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Even computer security pros vulnerable to scams (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:03:06 GMT
AP - Computer security professionals tend to be a highly paranoid bunch, seeing potential threats everywhere. It turns out that some aren't cautious enough, though.

New US cyber defense coordinator hints at plans (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:48:28 GMT
AP - One of the United States' biggest challenges in securing government computers from foreign attacks isn't necessarily technical. The country first needs to figure out how much those networks are worth and how much the U.S. should spend on protecting them, the new Homeland Security official in charge of that effort said Thursday.

Major Internet security flaw also affects e-mail (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:46:45 GMT

AP - A newly discovered flaw in the Internet's core infrastructure not only permits hackers to force people to visit Web sites they didn't want to, it also allows them to intercept e-mail messages, the researcher who discovered the bug said Wednesday.

Lenovo says quarterly profits up 65 percent (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:24:26 GMT

AP - Lenovo Group Ltd., the world's No. 4 PC maker, said Thursday its quarterly profit rose 65 percent as strong sales in China and emerging economies offset weakness in the United States.

Looking inside the Storm worm botnet (CNET) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:44:00 GMT
CNET - LAS VEGAS--On Wednesday, Joe Stewart, director of malware research for SecureWorks, presented his work on protocols and encryption used by the Storm worm botnet at Black Hat 2008.

JAJAH turns mobile telephones into translation tools (AFP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:08:09 GMT

AFP - Internet voice telephony firm JAJAH on Thursday launched a first-of-its-kind free service that lets English and Mandarin speakers use mobile telephones to translate conversations.

Apple Expected to Redesign MacBooks, Revamp iPods (NewsFactor) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:44:38 GMT
NewsFactor - If you trust the chatter from the techies' sewing circle, Apple is poised to make several new product announcements next month. According to industry insiders and analysts, Mac fans can expect a redesigned MacBook and MacBook Pro, along with revamped iPods.

Appeals court reinstates claims vs AT&T unit (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:47:30 GMT

Reuters - A California appeals court on Thursday reinstated a class action lawsuit against AT&T Inc's Cingular Wireless, brought by consumers who said the mobile carrier had illegally passed a state business tax on to them.

IBM Exec on Linux Apps: 'I'm Tired of Waiting' (PC World) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:40:11 GMT
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IBM Urges Better Linux Design, More Business Focus (NewsFactor) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:10:15 GMT
NewsFactor - Years ago, the Linux open-source operating system seemed ready to offer a nonproprietary alternative to Microsoft Windows. But "Linux on the desktop" never took off.

Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2008 To Manufacturing (NewsFactor) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:46:14 GMT
NewsFactor - Microsoft announced Wednesday that the 2008 version of SQL Server, its data-management and business-intelligence platform, has been released to manufacturing.

'Dark Knight' reigns not in video game (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:50:40 GMT

AP - It's a puzzle worthy of The Riddler: Why is there no video game based on "The Dark Knight"?

Google Integrates DoubleClick Through Ad Features (NewsFactor) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:44:19 GMT
NewsFactor - Google announced enhancements to its network Thursday that the search giant hopes will offer enhanced experiences for users and better value for advertisers and publishers. The changes include partner sites for which Google provides advertising.

Vonage's subscriber growth grinds to a halt (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:43:03 GMT
AP - Vonage Holdings Corp.'s subscriber growth nearly ground to a halt in the second quarter, as the Internet telephone company said Thursday it gained just 2,000 lines in the period.

Lawmakers urge U.S. stop action vs EU gambling firms (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:09:08 GMT
Reuters - Two U.S. lawmakers have urged the U.S. Justice Department to suspend its investigation of European Internet gambling companies for possible criminal violations that occurred before Congress passed a law in 2006 to crack down on online gambling.

Libraries step into the age of iPod (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:56:30 GMT

Reuters - It may be about time to dig out that old library card. Hoping to draw back readers, libraries have vastly expanded their lists of digital books, music, and movies that can be downloaded by their patrons to a computer or MP3 player -- and it doesn't cost a cent, unlike, say, media from Apple Inc's iTunes or Amazon.com Inc .

Kaminsky provides the why of attacking DNS (CNET) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:07:00 GMT
CNET - LAS VEGAS--Speaking before a packed audience, researcher Dan Kaminsky explained the urgency in having everyone patch their systems: virtually everything we do on the Internet involves a Domain Name System request and therefore is vulnerable.

Online Music Sales Muddle Royalties, Lawyers Say (PC Magazine) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:04:10 GMT
PC Magazine - The current system for getting royalty payments to musicians in the United States is seriously hampering the introduction of new, innovative music distribution models, and that problem is not going to get any better in the era of the digital download, leading music experts said Thursday.

English "Lord" puts life up for sale on eBay (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:31:13 GMT
Reuters - An eccentric British millionaire has put his entire life up for sale on the Internet -- including his title of Lord of the Manor of Warleigh -- in the hope of converting his assets into cash.

'Star Trek Online' Warps in With Mr. Spock (PC Magazine) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:25:51 GMT
PC Magazine - Not only will MMO developer Cryptic be unveiling 'Star Trek Online' at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas; they're also bringing out the big guns for their presentation: Leonard Nimoy, AKA Mr. Spock.

Probe into Heath Ledger death closed: report (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:20:59 GMT

Reuters - Federal prosecutors in New York have closed an investigation into the fatal prescription drug overdose of actor Heath Ledger without bringing charges, People magazine reported on its Web site on Wednesday.

Text of Chinese Foreign Ministry's statement (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:02:02 GMT
AP - Text of a statement by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang in response to President Bush's speech, posted on the ministry's Web site Thursday and translated from Chinese by The Associated Press:

Google Tips DoubleClick Integration Plans (PC Magazine) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:57:20 GMT
PC Magazine - After all the back and forth over whether Google's acquisition of DoubleClick would be anti-competitive or an invasion of our privacy, the search engine giant on Thursday released new details about how the online advertising company will be integrated into Google.

Google launches free music search service in China (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:31:46 GMT
AP - Google Inc. said Wednesday that it has launched a music search service in China that allows users to access music legally online in a forum backed by some record labels and supported by advertising revenue.

Online marketers unhappy with Microhoo saga outcome (CNET) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT
CNET - SAN FRANCISCO--As you might expect, search engine marketers aren't crazy about how the Google-Yahoo-Microsoft power struggle has played out.

Mozilla Announces Snowl Messaging Project (PC Magazine) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:33:28 GMT
PC Magazine - The developers of Firefox have unveiled an experimental project, Snowl, designed to gather all your inbound communications, whether they're in the form of email, RSS, Twitter, or social network updates.

"R" ratings might help comedies: poll (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:21:49 GMT

Reuters - Results of a recent survey by online ticketer Fandango suggest that the MPAA should get a thank-you note from filmmakers whenever it slaps a restrictive R rating on a comedy.

Hackers target Google Gadgets (AP) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:07:17 GMT
AP - One of the biggest problems with the so-called Web 2.0 movement has been its encouragement of oversharing which often means underestimating security risks. Adding doodads of varying quality to a home page can add a lot of pizazz, but can also be fraught with danger, since they can open a door for hackers.

Internet flaw a boon to hackers (AFP) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:52:34 GMT

AFP - Computer security professionals crammed into a Las Vegas ballroom on Wednesday for the first public briefing on an Internet flaw that lets hackers hijack traffic on the World Wide Web.

Note to privacy advocates: Good luck (CNET) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:47:00 GMT
CNET - There are plenty of legitimate concerns about the privacy intrusions of Google Maps' Street View, but one privacy group went a bit overboard with an attack on the search giant's all-seeing eye.

iPhone 'Blacklist' Noted as 'I Am Rich' App Disappears (NewsFactor) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:43:07 GMT
NewsFactor - After some snooping into the core of an iPhone 3G, a hacker has reported finding a blacklist of sorts that could allow Apple to remove malicious or unauthorized applications from iPhones.

Logitech Launches New diNovo Edge Keyboard for Macs (NewsFactor) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:13:05 GMT
NewsFactor - Mac keyboard aficionados, take note. Leading peripherals vendor Logitech has released its cordless diNovo Edge -- the first diNovo designed specifically for the Mac.

Athletes play video games as Olympics go virtual (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:44:24 GMT

Reuters - If 24-hour coverage of the Olympic Games in China isn't enough for fans, Sega has rolled out the official video game of the 2008 events in Beijing for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and mobile phones.

TiVo filling up? DVR expanders provide more room to record (USATODAY.com) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:17:55 GMT
USATODAY.com - Beijing's Olympics provide a reminder why many of us love our digital video recorders. By automatically recording shows onto a hard drive, we can take in sporting events, movies and other programs when we want, without worrying about time differences or schedules determined by TV honchos. But as with any other hard-drive-based contraption, DVRs have limited storage.

Product review: Parallels Server for Mac underwhelms (InfoWorld) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT
InfoWorld - No 1U, two-socket rack server bests Apple's Xserve in its price range. No two-socket Intel desktop can touch the MacBook Pro for its combination of durability, efficiency, expandability, and quiet operation.

High oil prices spur demand for low energy electronics (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:05:14 GMT
Reuters - These days when customers walk into electronics stores, the first question they ask is how much electricity the fridge, washing machine or laptop computer they are contemplating buying consumes.

MobileMe Snafu Hasn't Tarnished Apple's Shine -- Yet (NewsFactor) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:06:19 GMT
NewsFactor - Apple CEO Steve Jobs conceded on Monday what Apple's customers have been saying for a few weeks now: The company's MobileMe service, launched in conjunction with the iPhone 3G, was a failure. In an e-mail to employees, Jobs said the service, intended to allow users to sync e-mail and other apps with their new iPhones, was "not our finest hour."

Eye spy: U.S. scientists develop eye-shaped camera (Reuters) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:05:19 GMT

Reuters - Borrowing one of nature's best designs, U.S. scientists have built an eye-shaped camera using standard sensor materials and say it could improve the performance of digital cameras and enhance imaging of the human body.

Mexico's America Movil sets regional iPhone launch (Reuters) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:51:40 GMT
Reuters - America Movil, the largest cell phone operator in Latin America, on Wednesday said it would begin selling Apple Inc's iPhone this month in 10 countries within the region.

Banking by phone for the poor (AP) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:13:08 GMT
AP - It can scale mountains in a single bound and wend its way down the most wretched roads. It is the mighty cell phone signal and the latest hope for bringing financial services to the world's masses who don't have access to banks.

Mac laptop prices steady as Windows prices fall (CNET) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:26:00 GMT
CNET - Speculation that Apple might be slashing Mac prices in the coming weeks could get a boost from new data released by The NPD Group.

India's Airtel to launch 3G iPhone on Aug 22 (Reuters) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:08:45 GMT
Reuters - Bharti Airtel , India's top mobile operator, said on Wednesday it would launch Apple Inc's third-generation iPhone in India on August 22.

Missing SFO laptop found--where it went missing (CNET) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT
CNET - A laptop with information on prescreened travelers, which was reported stolen, has been found, and the incident may be relabeled the case of the misplaced laptop.

iPhone 2.0.1 Update Fixes Bugs, Breaks Some Devices (NewsFactor) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:51:06 GMT
NewsFactor - iPhone owners planning to add the newly available 2.0.1 software update need to be careful or they could end up with a dud.

TSA to allow laptops to stay in approved bags (AP) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:30:53 GMT
AP - There's a new option for people annoyed at having to take their laptops out of their bags at airport security. The Transportation Security Administration will now allow travelers to leave their computers inside "checkpoint friendly" cases.

IBM Touts 'Microsoft-Free' Alliance with Linux Vendors (NewsFactor) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:07:00 GMT
NewsFactor - IBM is joining forces with Linux OS vendors Novell, Red Hat and Canonical, the distributor of Ubuntu, in a global effort to deliver what they tout as a "Microsoft-free" computing experience.

Linux on Servers? Great. On PCs? Not So Much (PC Magazine) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:59:24 GMT
PC Magazine - PC OEMs offered a halfhearted endorsement of the Linux desktop on Wednesday, claiming that the operating system was mainly suited for low-cost appliances and PCs designed for education.

Mozilla's Aurora Shows Concepts for Future Browsers (NewsFactor) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:31:02 GMT
NewsFactor - Like cars, buildings and airplanes, browsers can have concept models. That's the idea behind Aurora, a new "concept browser" from the Mozilla Foundation.

AT&T Jumps Into Cloud Computing With Synaptic Hosting (TechWeb) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:30:00 GMT
TechWeb - Intelligent Enterprise - Synaptic Hosting will allow companies to host Windows Server or Linux client-server applications and Web apps in AT&T's data centers, rather than in their own data centers.

Clearwire posts wider loss, revenue rises (Reuters) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:44:15 GMT
Reuters - Clearwire Corp posted a wider quarterly loss as costs rose, but revenue grew as the provider of high-speed wireless Internet service added new subscribers.

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