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Android apps and advertising: A bit too cozy

December 5, 2011 8:12am PST

Did you know marketing companies supplying ads to Android apps are privy to the same user information supplied to the app developer?

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Balancing the needs for online advertising and privacy

August 29, 2011 7:18am PDT

Michael Kassner gets schooled on issues surrounding the advertising versus privacy debate. It's not as black and white as you might think.

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Photos: 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

October 29, 2008 2:00am PDT

With a turbocharged direct injection four cylinder engine and nondescript looks, the Cobalt SS will surprise with its speed and handling. An iPod connector and Pioneer audio system add to the...

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Image Gallery: MSI Wind netbook

October 22, 2008 5:06am PDT

ASUS just celebrated the first year of the "netbook" category of mobile computing devices and since they started it last year, the market has taken off with a wide choice of netbooks today. I had...

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Image Gallery: REDFLY C8N Smartphone Terminal

November 17, 2008 7:50pm PST

The Celio REDFLY C8 was released a few months ago as a mobile companion to Windows Mobile devices. The REDFLY provides an 8 inch display and large keyboard with the Windows Mobile device serving...

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Vintage Computer Advertisements from the late 1970s

February 13, 2013 12:29am PST

Check out these computer advertisements from the 1970s!

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Zumobi, a new mobile browsing experience

December 17, 2007 7:57am PST

Zumobi, a company that is a spin-off from Microsoft, has released a novel user interface for mobile browsing.

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Should engineers pursue opportunities in the online ad space?

February 21, 2011 5:23am PST

Although online advertising can have a negative connotation among engineers, there are many positive aspects that make it a career path worth considering.

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Old School ad scam hits Facebook; switches users to Microsoft's Bing

January 19, 2011 7:33am PST

It's been a long time since we've seen any of those old ad scams that reset the browser's home page and changes the default settings -- but they’re back.

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Microsoft launches mobile advertising

December 10, 2007 10:48am PST

Microsoft will launch its first mobile advertising on Monday, December 10, 2007, on its MSN Mobile portal.

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Geek Trivia: What advertising mishap forced the U.S. military to begin 'tracking' Santa Claus in 1955?

December 21, 2011 6:36pm PST

What mishandled advertising campaign led to NORAD providing flight-tracking data on Santa Claus for the last 50 years?

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Mobile ad formats for Android apps

September 26, 2012 6:27pm PDT

Android developer Tim Mackenzie explains the differences between on-screen ads, intermittent content, and out-of-app ads, and discusses what to consider when selecting an ad format for your app.

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Understanding cost-per-click and cost-per-action for mobile ads

May 28, 2012 7:56am PDT

Learn the main differences between mobile ad payment methods cost-per-click and cost-per-action to determine which one (or two) is right for you.

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Retail Advertising And Promotions For Cigarettes In New York

September 1, 2007 12:00am PDT

One major goal of this initiative is to reduce retail tobacco advertising and promotions in New York. To accomplish this goal, community partners are monitoring and assessing retail advertising...

Provided by: New York State Department Of Health

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Can IT strengthen the economy?

October 15, 2008 2:46pm PDT

At the Garner IT Expo in Orlando, Fla., Cisco CEO John Chambers predicts that as the economy turns, many company heads will be looking for flexibility along with cost effectiveness--aspects that...

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The Future Of... Mobile Device Chargers

November 19, 2008 12:24pm PST

No power? No problem. ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das takes a look at kinetic energy technology that charges mobile phones and devices without ever needing an electrical outlet. The mobile device...

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Best, worst cell phone ads of 2010

December 1, 2010 4:10am PST

An over-the-top iPhone 4 spoof, irritating gender ads, cyborg sci-fi, and Microsoft's disaster and eventual triumph were the bright and dark spots of 2010's cell phone ads.

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Promoting an IT consultancy via social media: The drawbacks and the benefits

December 8, 2009 3:01pm PST

Chip Camden outlines the cons and the pros about using social media services, including Twitter and Facebook, to promote your IT consulting business.

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10 ways to use social networking tools to promote your business

August 19, 2010 7:58am PDT

Social networking sites provide unprecedented opportunities to get the word out about yourself and your business. Unfortunately, many people don't have a clue how to use these tools effectively....

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Prevent data loss with Acronis True Image Home 2010

May 17, 2010 6:10am PDT

TechRepublic member Ron K. encourages his TR peers to back up their data and prevent data loss. There are plenty of free and inexpensive backup solutions out there, but Ron is especially impressed...