Media Snapshots 6.14.06
Hiding in Plain Sight, Google Seeks More Power
New York Times
Google is building a new computer center in Dalles Oregon. Microsoft and Yahoo have announced they are building computer centers as well, but in Washington.
Disney Service Helps Parents Monitor Kids' Cellphone Use
Wall Street Journal
Disney has created a phone service that will allow parents to monitor and manage their child’s phone. The service allows parents to block certain numbers and downloads, as well as informing them how many minutes and text messages have been used.
EBay wants to get online buyers and sellers talking
San Jose Mercury News
Ebay will allow online sellers to list a Skype contact number on their auction site. Now buyers and sellers can talk to each other for free via computer-to-computer calls.
JP Morgan: The Bank of Technology
BusinessWeek
JP Morgan, the third largest bank in America, has become one of the largest spenders on technology that Wall Street has ever seen.
Microsoft warns of 8 "critical" security flaws
Reuters
Microsoft warned users of eight critical security flaws in the Windows Operating System, which could allow hackers to manipulate a computer. Microsoft has started issuing patches to fix some of the security flaws.
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