Technology Archive: January 2011
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Check your tax refund? There's an (IRS) app for that
After years of the IRS "following" taxpayers, you can now track them via Twitter, and a smartphone app will let you track your refund status. Published January 28 2011
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Schmidt steps back from Google CEO role; Page to take over
Eric E. Schmidt, saying "adult supervision" was no longer needed, will become Google's executive chairman. Co-founder Larry R. Page will take the CEO slot. Published January 20 2011
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Domain name ordering via smartphone app
Just got a brilliant idea for an Internet domain name, but you're stuck on the Metro at Shady Grove? No worries, says Internet provider GoDaddy.com. Published January 18 2011
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Ten gov't websites lauded for transparency
Government Computer News has selected 10 public-sector websites the publication says "walk the walk of transparency." Published January 18 2011
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Dell promotes Pineda to top Federal Group spot
A 14-year veteran is the new vice president in charge of Dell Services' Federal Government Services organization, the firm says. Published January 17 2011
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AMBER alerts now available to Facebook users
Making "the social network" even more responsive, Facebook is adding access to AMBER Alerts. Published January 12 2011
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Verizon gets iPhone, but without 4G
Verizon scored a win with its addition of Apple's iPhone, but there are caveats, and AT&T has something to say in all of this, too. Published January 11 2011
