Things added in August, 2006
Plan for Enhanced Federal IDs Could Open Door to a Biometrics Boom
Packed with biometric data and a computer chip, new federal employee IDs represent potential boon to technology companies eyeing an estimated $8 billion in identity-related contracts.read more | digg story
10 Threats to the U.S. Economy
What's the biggest threat to the U.S. economy? There are plenty of options to choose from these days, from skyrocketing oil prices to the teetering housing market. However, according to a new ...
Circuit City unveils Firedog, the answer to Geek Squad plus more
"Firedog, Circuit City's answer to Best Buy's 24-hour computer-support task force dubbed the Geek Squad. Firedog, which will be launched in September, will cover much more than computers." Basically Geek Squad ...
U.S. Banks Slow to Embrace Mobile Commerce
Imagine waving your New York subway pass in front of the cash register at 7-Eleven to buy a sandwich. Or sending a text message to pay for items you found surfing the ...
Google Seeks Exception for Investments
Google is facing a hurdle other companies would love to confront: how to get better returns from investing its cash hoard without being regulated as a mutual fund.read more | digg story