http://www.dbtechno.com Providing Technology And Science News Since 1996 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:09:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en London (dbTechno) - According to the latest software sales charts released in both Germany and Spain, the PS3 version of GTA IV has managed to top the Xbox 360 version in sales. In Germany, the PS3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV took the top spot, directly ahead of the Xbox ... http://www.dbtechno.com/gaming/2008/05/13/ps3-version-of-gta-iv-tops-xbox-360-in-europe/ London (dbTechno) - According to a new report, exercise may be one key way for women to prevent the development of breast cancer. Researchers who took part in the report included Dr. Christine M. Friedenreich of the Alberta Cancer Board, as well as Dr. A.E. Cust of the University of Melbourne. Researchers ... http://www.dbtechno.com/health/2008/05/13/exercise-found-to-lower-breast-cancer-risk-in-women/ Boston (dbTechno) - Activision has confirmed that they are ready to bring back the Pitfall franchise to the Nintendo Wii. It seems Indiana Jones won't be the only one going through caves this year, as Pitfall: The Big Adventure is well into development. Activision stated that the new Pitfall game, ... http://www.dbtechno.com/gaming/2008/05/13/activision-brings-back-the-pitfall-franchise-on-nintendo-wii/ Seattle (dbTechno) - Microsoft and Research in Motion made the announcement on Monday that the Windows Live Hotmail and Live Messenger services are coming to BlackBerry mobile devices. These new services will be launched on BlackBerry mobile devices this summer, moving the Blackberrys into a position where they are not just ... http://www.dbtechno.com/phones/2008/05/13/windows-live-messenger-hotmail-headed-for-blackberry/ Washington (dbTechno) - Any Nintendo fan in North America who has a Wii hooked up to the Internet can now go on and download WiiWare games. WiiWare was launched on Monday, with six game releases to go along with it. The six WiiWare games at launch are different from the ... http://www.dbtechno.com/gaming/2008/05/13/nintendo-launches-wiiware-with-six-game-releases/ Washington (dbTechno) - Apple Inc. has announced that they are sold out of the iPhone at their online stores in both the U.S. and U.K. This is leading many to believe that Apple is ready to launch a new model of the iPhone, possibly with 3G support. Apple has come ... http://www.dbtechno.com/apple/2008/05/13/apple-sells-out-of-iphone-online-3g-model-imminent/ Hollywood (dbTechno) - Timer Warner Inc's HBO is extremely close to signing a deal with Apple Inc. which would allow HBO to distribute their shows on the Apple iTunes store. Reports state that an announcement of the deal could come as early as today, but no confirmation of this has been ... http://www.dbtechno.com/entertainment/2008/05/13/hbo-close-to-signing-deal-to-put-shows-on-itunes/ Boston (dbTechno) - Google has joined the party following announcements from both Facebook and MySpace in regards to data portability. Google Friend Connect has launched and allows webmasters to add Google social features to their Web sites. These features include things such as Gmail chat and much more. How it works ... http://www.dbtechno.com/internet/2008/05/13/google-joins-social-data-portability-with-friend-connect/ Boston (dbTechno) - Microsoft Corp. has announced a new plan to allow users to tour space on their computer. The new free software application WorldWide Telescope is said to do just that. The new software is going to allow everyone to easily explore space, checking out galaxies, star systems, distant ... http://www.dbtechno.com/space/2008/05/13/microsoft-allows-users-to-tour-space-with-worldwide-telescope/ Sacramento (dbTechno) - Air pollution officials have issued a health warning due to high winds in the San Joaquin Valley. The warning has been put in place and stayed there throughout the night on Monday night. According to officials, it is important to take precaution to protect your health if you are ... http://www.dbtechno.com/health/2008/05/13/air-pollution-officials-put-out-warning-in-san-joaquin-valley/