• The House & The Senate vote unanimously to put US Government spending information online

    The House & The Senate vote unanimously to put US Government spending information online

    The House of Representatives had a unanimous vote yesterday. Let me say that again, The House of Representatives of the United States had a unanimous vote. They passed legislation that would make the federal government establish common data standards. That would be step one. The 2nd and 3rd part might be a little more complicated. The legislation…

  • Comcast plays he said she said. Claims Netflix slowed down its own speeds

    Comcast plays he said she said. Claims Netflix slowed down its own speeds

    The back and forth between these two companies has entertained if nothing else. However since they are “partners” you would expect them to get along now. That is not the case. Netflix openly opposed Comcast planned take over or merger with Time Warner Cable. Now Comcast has dropped a bombshell. Netflix is slow not because of…

  • Microsoft’s Cortana tells the kids “I’m sorry, you’ll need to be bit older before I can help you”

    Microsoft’s Cortana tells the kids “I’m sorry, you’ll need to be bit older before I can help you”

      The internet is bad enough for kids without adding more for parents to worry about. Looks like the US government agrees with you. Sorry kids you won’t be talking to Microsoft Cortana. Microsoft’s virtual assistant for Windows Phone and maybe for future Windows products seems to fall under US child-protection laws and rules. That means it can’t be used by anyone under…