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eBay Sues Craigslist 283

Posted by CmdrTaco on Wednesday April 23, 2008 @11:34AM from the no-more-legal-mumbo-jumbo dept.

phpmysqldev writes "In a very random move eBay has filed a lawsuit against Craigslist to 'protect its investment and shareholders'. "In a statement, eBay claimed that in January, Craigslist executives took actions that 'unfairly diluted eBay's economic interest by more than 10%'." eBay is a minority shareholder of Craigslist owning 28.4%. Craigslist suspects eBay's intentions are less than honorable, speculating about a possible hostile takeover. The court case is sealed and eBay has not elaborated on its claims."

First Looks at Microsoft's New "Live Mesh" Platform 208

Posted by CmdrTaco on Wednesday April 23, 2008 @10:58AM from the live-mesh-all-nude dept.

technirvana writes "Microsoft's Live Mesh service launched today as an invite-only 'technology preview.' It is Microsoft's attempt to tie all of our data together. Live Mesh synchronizes data across multiple devices (currently just Windows computers, but theoretically it will extend to mobile and other devices in the future) as well as to a web desktop that exists in the cloud. It can sync data across devices used by a single users, as well as create shared spaces for multiple users." And since it's run by Microsoft, you know you can trust it.

$1/Gallon "Green Gasoline" In Sight 740

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday April 22, 2008 @06:16PM from the happy-earth-day dept.

mattnyc99 writes "We've gotten excited here about the startup that claims it can make $1/gallon ethanol out of anything from trash to tires. But we've also seen how cellulosic ethanol is a better option, and how ethanol demand in general is only adding to the worldwide food crisis. So what about $1/gallon gasoline? NSF-funded researchers at UMass Amherst just completed the first direct conversion from cellulose using a new method of hydrocarbon refining, which they claim can be commercialized within 5-10 years and essentially make fuel out of anything that grows. Quoting: 'We already have the infrastructure in place to distribute liquid fuels. We're using them to power transportation vehicles today, and I think that's what we'll be using in 10 years and in 50 years,' Huber says. 'And if you want a sustainable liquid transportation fuel, biomass is the only way to go.'" The process is running at about 50% efficiency now; the $1/gallon figure is based on getting to 100%.

Google Announces Summer of Code 2008 Projects 35

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday April 22, 2008 @02:58PM from the fifteen-point-eight-percent dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Google announced today it had accepted 1,125 students to work on 175 Free and Open Source Projects this summer. This represents an increase of almost 25% over last year. Nearly 7,100 applications were received. For those who weren't accepted, there is an offer to send Google Swag to any student who completes their project anyway."

Comment Re:No Human in the car? (Score 1) 594

by Ridge on Monday March 24, 2008 @12:52PM (#22846372) Attached to: Nuclear Scanning Catches a Radioactive Cat On I-5

Toonces is a known Al Qaeda supporter.

Feed Engadget: Volkswagen conjuring up adaptive sunshade (engadget.com)

From feed by engfeed on Friday August 03, 2007 @08:32AM

Filed under: Transportation

Just a day after a clever Jetta owner figured out how to chart his joyrides with a Wiimote, it looks like Volkswagen has a trick up its own sleeve, too. Reportedly, the automaker is developing an "adaptive sun visor" that recognizes the position of the sun and darkens the areas that require it in order to make your drive a less squint-filled one. The technology supposedly works around curves and elevation changes, meaning that leaving your sunglasses behind may not ruin your afternoon commute. As expected, further details are few and far between at the moment, and while there's no set date (nor vehicle) for the innovative sunshade to be launched on, the sun-lovin' Eos wouldn't be a bad guinea pig.

[Via Foursprung]

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Comment What about deducting the cost of gaming (Score 2, Interesting) 454

by StarkII on Monday December 04, 2006 @11:24AM (#17099318) Attached to: Taxing Virtual Gaming Assets

I would have to assume that if they can tax you for virtual earning, you should be able to deduct virtual expenses. If this is considered a viable economy, your monthly subscription fee should be deductable. I would assume that if this moves forward, there is far more money spent on the game than is ever earned in it. It seems like it would be an overall loss for the government.

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