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Latin Tech Wire - April 24, 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 4:38pm.

Latin Tech Wire

April 24, 2007

Technology & Science News

Yahoo's next search: A new CEO?
An 11% decline in profits raises questions about Terry Semel's longevity and overshadows the expansion of the search engine's eBay partnership.

H-1B Visa Applications for Skilled Foreign Workers Exceed Cap in One Day
U.S. immigration officials received twice the maximum number of applications for H-1B visas on the first day of the application process. Companies in biotech, technology and other industries are now waiting to see if their foreign job applicants have been awarded work visas.

More H-1B Visas? There May be Good News for Professional Workers
A new immigration reform bill being debated would increase the H-1B visa cap and ease the permanent residency process for some foreign nationals with advanced degrees.

A DIY Dashtop Computer
Why settle for the standard stereo or a GPS unit when you can have an in-car PC running off your car's battery to guide the way, watch the engine, and download tunes? Popular Science magazine tells you how to install your own carputer.

Robot created to treat ailing hearts
U.S. scientists have created a robotic device that can be inserted onto a heart using minimally invasive surgery to deliver medical treatment.

Hackers Used E-mail to Access U.S. Government Computers
A break-in targeting State Department computers worldwide last summer occurred after a department employee in Asia opened a mysterious e-mail that quietly allowed hackers inside the U.S. government's network.

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