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Senate Panel Approves Data-breach Notification BillsCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approves two data-breach notification bills…
Google Dashboard Creates Security and Privacy ConcernsCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
The new Google Dashboard addresses concerns that users have regarding just how much Google knows about them. Providing a resource like the Google Dashboard that presents all associated information …
Blue Coat Slashes Staff, Buys S7 Services CompanyCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
Blue Coat Systems is laying off of close to 20 percent of its staff and restructuring its business. …
Jitouch Adds New Gestures to Multi-Touch TrackpadsCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
I'm a big fan of the Multi-Touch trackpads on Apple's recent laptops; by letting you use various gestures to perform actions, this technology makes the trackpad…
JVC Picsio GC-FM1Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
On paper, JVC's Picsio GC-FM1 pocket high-definition (HD) camcorder is loaded. But pocket-camcorder championships aren't won on paper, they're won on-screen and…
Play Almost Any Music File With Freebie JaangleCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
HTC Droid Eris (Verizon)Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
Could Steve Jobs, "CEO of the Decade," Run Your Company?Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
Backing Up Files Is Smart, But What About Applications?Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
Palm Shows Ares WebOS Development ToolCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
Palm will introduce a Web-based development environment for WebOS applications, called Ares, by the end of this year…
Apple Woos Windows 7 Pirates on Google (Maybe)Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
Are Heavy Discounts Behind Window 7's Success?Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:02 EST
How Linux Stopped Tech Support Calls from My FamilyCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Kaspersky Lab Releases Antivirus AppCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
If you want make a Mac user mad, just sidle up and whisper the words, "Mac security software." Then step back as the incensed sputtering ensues…
World Tech Update Nov. 5, 2009Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tours Asia, an iPhone app for swine flu, tabletop computing goes 3D and more…
Wall Street Beat: Cisco, Market Reports Cheer TechCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Good news about the economy along with upbeat statements from industry leaders and market researchers are helping to instill confidence in the tech sector…
Postini Technology to Spread Across Google AppsCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Google will extend Postini technology beyond Gmail throughout Google Apps, to give IT administrators more control over document sharing…
Google Dashboard Gives You a Bird's-eye View of Your CloudCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
If the size of your Google cloud is starting to look like Act IV of A Perfect Storm, you'll probably be interested in the company's latest feature, Google…
AT&T Profiles Specific Cities in Bid for CoverageCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
AT&T's CTO said the carrier is improving coverage using specific calling models for each city, and moving toward IPv6…
Elpida Inks DRAM Tech, Outsourcing Deal With Taiwan's ProMOSCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Elpida will provide chip making technology to Taiwan's ProMOS in return for DDR3 chips…
Olympus Announces E-P2 Digital CameraCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Olympus has announced the E-P2, the second generation of its Micro Four Thirds camera combining the form factor of…
Verizon's Droid Launch: Your Complete GuideCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Verizon's hotly anticipated Motorola Droid arrives on Friday. Here's a quick and easy guide to everything you need to know about the Droid and its launch…
Android vs. iPhone: Don't Bet Your Business on Either OneCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Dragon Quest IX Trumps Halo 3 ODST, Madden NFL 10Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
China to Tighten Grip on Twitter-style SitesCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
A Chinese government watchdog plans to push Twitter-style Web sites to censor their content, the country's latest move to control online speech…
With Pine Trail's Imminent Arrival, Intel Turns to NettopsCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
Intel wants to prove that its Pine Trail chip package can do for desktops what the first Atom processors did for laptops…
IBM Sets up Top-end Business Analytics Center in IndiaCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
IBM sets up a top end consultancy center in Bangalore focused on business analytics …
Gumblar Malware's Home Domain Is Active AgainCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
ScanSafe researchers are seeing renewed activity regarding Gumblar, a multifunctional piece of malware…
Is it Too Early to Start Designing the Verizon Droid II?Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:01 EST
JDA Software to Buy I2 TechnologiesCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
JDA Software Group on Friday announced plans to acquire supply chain management competitor i2 Technologies for approximately US$396 million. …
Verizon Droid Tethering Will Cost YouCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
The Droid is availabel today from Verizon. Verizon will soon allow tethering the data connection from the Droid, but users will be shocked when they learn what it will cost…
Beatles Ban Takes Effect at BlueBeatCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Twitter Tries Luring Users BackCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
A $99 8GB iPhone 3GS to Kill the Motorola Droid?Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Google Dashboard: Good -- But More Explanation, PleaseCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Five Unexpected Uses for the Control KeyCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
If you're like me, you've nearly worn out your Mac's Control key (often labeled CTRL), using it to open contextual menus. It's true that Control-clicking on…
Norwegian ISP Doesn't Have to Block Pirate Bay, Says CourtCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Norwegian ISP Telenor doesn't have to block access to file-sharing site The Pirate Bay, according to a verdict from the district court for Asker and Bærum. …
Best Buy Will Help You Go Google MobileCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
MacHeist Offers Six Mac Apps for FreeCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
The newest MacHeist bundle is out, at the lowest price ever: free. For the cost of an email address (and not your Twitter account, this time), MacHeist is…
Intel Promises SSD Firmware FixCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Intel promises to issue fix for glitchy SSD Optimizer firmware after update bricks users' drives. …
IPhone Superguide Comes to the App Store, EventuallyCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
I'm happy to announce that we've released a new version of our iPhone & iPod touch Superguide, which compiles all our best information about the iPhone and…
MS Office Battles Google in the CloudCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
When Microsoft releases the next version of its productivity suite, Office 2010, it will be into a very different competitive landscape than the one Office 2007…
Microsoft Seeks to Leverage Midmarket ERPCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Microsoft can't boast the ERP (enterprise resource planning) application revenue earned by giants SAP and Oracle, nor equal their breadth of technological…
Windows 7 Sales Up, But is it Really a Hit?Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
eBay Reaches Deal With Skype Founders, Your Gabbing Is SafeCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Skype users can breathe easier, now that one of technology's greatest business blunders has been fixed. The outside chance of a Skype service disruption has gone away…
Microsoft Battles on in Mobile, Search and the CloudCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
As Microsoft launches Windows 7 and seeks to banish the ghost of its less-than-successful Vista OS, it is fighting to defend its primacy as the world's leading…
The Search Market Created Microsoft's Worst EnemyCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Throughout its history, Microsoft has earned a reputation for tenacity when entering markets created, and initially dominated, by innovative startups…
Report: SAP CEO Asked Ellison for Meeting on Sun-EU ImpasseCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
SAP's CEO sent Oracle CEO Larry Ellison a letter in September asking to discuss the Sun merger and other issues between the companies…
Has Microsoft Placed Its Last Mobile Bet?Created: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
When Microsoft first started talking about building mobile-phone software back in the late 1990s, handset makers that had been in the market for years scoffed…
Droid Lures Shoppers to Verizon StoresCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Secrets Pref Pane Updated for Snow LeopardCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:03:00 EST
Squarespace's Site Management IPhone App Now AvailableCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Squarespace is a hosted blog and Website service that, like Apple, prefers to think different. It offers a lot of drag-and-drop freedom for laying out a site…
Cisco Undervalues Tandberg, Investment Firms SayCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
An investment firm wants Cisco to offer Tandberg shareholders at least 11 percent more, according to the Wall Street Journal…
Skype's Legal Storm Clears upCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Skype's cofounders have reached an agreement to withdraw their legal challenges against eBay and Skype's future majority owners…
Mac Developers Band Together for One Finger DiscountCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
MacHeist threw a curveball this year by offering six Mac apps for free (well, in exchange for your name and email), so other developers got motivated to launch a…
Switchers Guide: Understanding Mac SecurityCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
When it comes to security, using Windows can feel like living in the heart of a big city--the kind of place where you can install all the locks and alarms you…
Google Strives to Balance Commercial, Community With AndroidCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Partners say Google is in charge of Android development, despite pitching it as a community project. …
Switchers Guide: Run Windows on a MacCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
These days, buying a Mac doesn't mean you have to leave Windows behind. In 2005, Apple started building Macs with Intel processors. Among the other benefits of…
Switchers Guide: Moving Hardware and Software to MacCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
When you're switching from a Windows PC to a Mac, there's one piece of good news: Most of the peripherals you used with your PC--including printers, digital…
Windows 7: Putting Early Sales Figures in PerspectiveCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Windows 7 is beating initial sales of Windows Vista by a wide margin, but appears to be lagging in driving sales of new PC's. Its too early to fairly gauge the impact of Windows 7 on PC sales fairl…
Upgrade the Mac Mini in Six MinutesCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
I've upgraded quite a few Mac minis over the past several years, from the original 2005 model to the latest version, released last week, and some in between…
Birth of the Droid FanboyCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Printing 35mm Slide ScansCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
When you scan and reprint photographs, chances are you'll retain their original size or only make modest adjustments. But when you scan, or order high resolution…
Switchers Guide: Moving From Windows to the MacCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
[Editors' note: We asked Harry McCracken, the former editor of PC World and the editor of the Technologizer blog, to write a guide to switching to the Mac from…
Switchers Guide: Move Your Files From PC to MacCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
If you've been using a Windows PC but now want to move to a Mac, you likely have files--documents, PDFs, photos, music, and videos--that you want to bring with…
Switchers Guide: Getting Used to OS XCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Though neither Microsoft nor Apple would care to admit it, Windows and OS X are in many ways strikingly similar. That's good news for switchers: If you're…
US Lawmakers Propose Changes in Telecom SubsidiesCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Two U.S. lawmakers release a draft of a bill to reform the Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes telephone service…
Add More Effects to Photo Booth and IChatCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
As you know, Photo Booth includes a collection of image-altering effects you can use to distort your photos; just click the Effects button to see the collection…
PeerBlock Helps You Surf the Web in SecretCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Sonos ZonePlayer S5Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
I've made no secret of my love for the Sonos Multi-room Music System ( Macworld rated 5 out of 5 mice ), a system designed to let you listen to your music all…
Studio One Pro 1.0.1Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Recording music is fun, rewarding, and highly creative. But the process of recording can be amazingly technical: you might have cables running everywhere…
21.5- and 27-inch IMacs (Late 2009)Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Featuring bigger and better screens and shiny new mice, the physical changes to the aluminum iMac in this update are the most dramatic since it was introduced…
Printee Saves Paper, But Doesn't Spare You Any TroubleCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) SmartphoneCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Memorex MyVideo HD CamcorderCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Corel Digital Studio 2010Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Western Digital WD TV Mini Multimedia PlayerCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
TechSmith Camtasia Studio 6 Video Editing SoftwareCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Are You Neglecting Your Windows Key?Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Does Windows 7 Have Contacts?Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:18 EST
Baidu Deal May be First Step in Linking to Licensed MusicCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Ubuntu 9.10 Cleans Windows 7's ClockCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
New iPhone 3G Jailbreak Software Comes from Teen HackerCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
HPC Vendor Pitches Tools to Build 'Private Cloud'Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Droid vs. Pre vs. iPhone: A Cost of Ownership Reality CheckCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Google Voice Has a New Challenger — RibbitCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Java Patch Closes Security HolesCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
NY Intel Antitrust Lawsuit Gets Mixed ReviewsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Some critics question why New York's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel…
Did the CrunchPad Crumble Under High Costs?Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
AudioBoo for IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
AudioBoo by Best Before Media is a quick and easy way to share audio recordings on the Internet. The app is free, and you don't even need to create an account to…
9: The Mobile Game for IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
The best games on the iPhone take advantage of the touchscreen and other advanced functions. However, platformers--where you jump across caverns and fight…
Google Unveils 4.0 Beta of Chrome BrowserCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Microsoft Spends $1 Million for 'South Park' AdsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Apple's App Store: 100,000 Apps, But Most Are UnusedCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Apple's App Store has surpassed 100,000 apps -- but how many of them are actually in use? The number might surprise you…
RemoteSight Turns an ISight Into CCTVCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Do you wish your iSight were more like the unblinking, ever-vigilant Eye of Sauron? Then you might be interested in Ben Software's new RemoteSight, an…
Botnet Authors Crash WordPress Sites With Buggy CodeCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
A bug in the Web code used by the Gumblar botnet is crashing WordPress and other PHP-driven sites…
'Full Bars' Are Useless If Mobile Networks Lack CapacityCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Dell Windows 7 DealsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
BlueBeat Ignores EMI, Still Sells Beatles Catalog OnlineCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
Flickr Plants an App GardenCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:17 EST
The app concept continues to grow: photo social-networking site Flickr has announced an App Garden where developers can show off their Flickr-friendly wares…
Survey: BlackBerry for Guys, iPhone for GalsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Only Robots Allowed at China's Next OlympicsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
China plans to hold a robot Olympics next June with events including combat, dancing and track and field. Only robots with two arms and legs can compete…
Windows 7 Seeing 'fantastic' Sales in Japan, Says BallmerCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Initial sales of Windows 7, Microsoft's newest operating system, were "fantastic" in Japan and helped spur PC sales, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday…
Verizon Answers AT&T Lawsuit with New Droid AdCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Microsoft, Yahoo Partnership Could Reach Beyond the USCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Microsoft's search and advertising deal with Yahoo could be expanded overseas, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday…
Microsoft Doubles Down on Links With Japanese AcademiaCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Microsoft is looking to expand ties with Japanese universities and has unveiled a multi-million dollar plan to deepen its research roots in the country…
China Bans Solitary Confinement for Internet AddictsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
China banned the use of physical punishment or confinement to treat Internet addiction after a teenager's death in a clinic months ago…
Beatles Tunes Make It to Apple (USB Drive)Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Steve Ballmer Wants to Shout at His TVCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer laid out a futuristic vision for the next five to 10 years of technology in Tokyo on Thursday…
TSMC Court Win a Major Blow to China's Biggest Chip MakerCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
TSMC won a U.S. verdict against China's biggest chip maker, SMIC, in a case that could seriously damage the loser…
Vendors Scrambling to Fix Bug in Net's SecurityCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Vendors are now scrambling to patch a critical flaw in the SSL protocol…
Three-year-old Office Patch Stymies Most AttacksCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Users running Microsoft Office can stump nearly three-fourths of all known attacks targeting the suite by applying just one three-year-old patch, according to…
Mozilla Plans Major Firefox Interface OverhaulCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Mozilla plans to overhaul the look and feel of Firefox for Windows, a redesign that will resemble Google's Chrome in several key elements, according to…
Game or Trojan? You're Not the JudgeCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Motorola Droid Steals BlackBerry's LimelightCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Lenovo Profits Return as Restructuring Pays offCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
Lenovo posted its first quarterly net profit in a year, marking gains from a restructuring and strong sales in emerging markets…
EU Breaks Deadlock in Debate Over Right to Internet AccessCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:16 EST
EU lawmakers have agreed on how to preserve citizen's rights of access to the Internet in a meeting that ended in the early hours of Thursday morning…
Developer Finds Major Coding Errors in Facebook, MySpaceCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Five Ways to Overclock a Netbook (Really!)Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Does Windows 7 Hate Dragon Age?Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
App Store Hits 100,000 Apps -- Does Apple See the Irony?Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Study: Internet Users Aren't Isolated (Thank Facebook)Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Internet users are not as isolated as sociologists thought. A new study finds the Internet broadens our social circle, and Facebook gets particular credit…
Report: Xbox 360 Holiday Sequel Buyers Switching to PS3Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Droid vs. iPhone vs. HD2: HTC Could Heat Things UpCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
The HTC HD2 is a worthy competitor for both the Droid and the iPhone on paper. The device could make for an interesting three-way battle for smartphone dominance. …
Google Dashboard Bows to Users’ Privacy ConcernsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Microsoft Courier: A Feature BreakdownCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Novation Launchpad DebutsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Novation has unveiled Launchpad, an easy-to-use audio controller that works with Ableton Live 8 performance software to let you create musical compositions…
The Beatles on iTunes: Don’t Hold Your BreathCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Microsoft Rivals, Trade Groups Want Browser Offer ChangedCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Microsoft's antitrust settlement offer to the EC needs minor changes to restore fair competition to the market for browsers, rivals said Thursday…
HP MEMS Could Shake up Motion SensingCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
HP has developed small MEMS motion sensors that are 1,000 times as sensitive than those in current consumer devices…
Vasco Uses IPhone, IPod Touch for Authenticating UsersCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Vasco Data Security has announced a version of its DIGIPASS product, which is used for two-factor authentication, for the iPhone and iPod Touch…
Windows 7: The Numbers Are In, and They're Looking GoodCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Steve Jobs Disliked 'iMac,' Had an Appalling AlternativeCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Were it not for Ken Segall, you might be going to the Apple Store to buy the new 27-inch FlatMac, the latest in a line of Apple consumer desktops that started…
IPhone Public Radio App Brings DVR Features to NPRCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
National Public Radio addicts with iPhones or iPod Touches have yet another way of listening to their favorite stations, with the release of Radio Bookmark's…
Verizon's New Touch Phone Has a Chocolate FlavorCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Orb for Mac Lets You Stream Your Media AnywhereCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Mac users can finally join their Windows brethren in using Orb, the media-sharing software from the creatively-named Orb Networks…
Verizon's Droid Points Out the Importance of PinchingCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
Hide IPhone Bezel Scratches With a Brushed-metal LookCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:15 EST
If the chrome bezel surrounding the screen of your iPhone has gotten scratched thanks to the daily use and abuse of your favorite gadget, Just Another iPhone…
HTC Droid Eris: A Solid Alternative to the Motorola DroidCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:59 EST
Steve Jobs Is Fortune's CEO of the DecadeCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Steve Jobs has been down this year-the leave of absence, the liver transplant-and he's been up-his triumphant return, Apple's continued success. Fortune clearly…
Upgrade Path to Android 2.0 UncertainCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
The release of the Droid will be the first real test of the potential for fragmentation on Android. …
Intuit to Phase out Quicken Online in Favor of Mint.comCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
When financial software maker Intuit acquired Mint.com, there was quite a bit of uncertainty as to what would happen to the popular online financial service…
SSL Hole Cracks Open Secured Web TrafficCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Google Dashboard: A Closer LookCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Verizon to Offer Prepaid Laptop Wireless DataCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Verizon is introducing a prepaid wireless data service for laptop users. …
Viewfinder Aids Flickr SearchersCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Photo-sharing site Flickr is great for uploading and exchanging photos, but sometimes it's tricky to find exactly what you're looking for. Connected Flow's…
Shifting Large Media LibrariesCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Reader Remo seeks a way to store media files in a location other than a user's Home folder. He writes:…
Ericsson's CTO Heads to the USCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Ericsson's CTO, Håkan Eriksson, is moving to Silicon Valley, where he will become the head of the company's IP business as well as staying on as CTO…
IBM Announces Cloud Software-development BetasCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
IBM on Thursday announced new services for developing applications on public and private clouds…
Google Releases Core Development Tools as Open SourceCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Google has released internal development tools as open source, hoping developers will find them useful in building faster Web applications…
Droid vs. iPhone: Which Revolution Should You Join?Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
Advice for the first time smartphone buyer: iPhone is the safer choice, Droid the better one for some users…
Study Calls for U.S. Programs to Address Broadband DemandCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
The U.S. government should fund programs to stimulate broadband adoption, a study says…
Four Hints About Mail and SpacesCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:14 EST
In today's hints blog, I've got a grab bag of four shorter hints, of which two work in both 10.5 and 10.6, and two are 10.6 only. Three of the hints cover Mail…
Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-300) E-Book ReaderCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:58 EST
Interead Cool-ER E-Book ReaderCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:58 EST
Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600)Created: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:58 EST
Amazon Kindle DX E-Book ReaderCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:58 EST
The Best of Today's E-Book ReadersCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 18:02:58 EST
Foxit eSlick e-Book ReaderCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST
Astak EZ Reader PocketPro E-Book ReaderCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST
NY Attorney General Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against IntelCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST
New York's attorney general files an antitrust lawsuit against Intel…
A Tale of Two Droids: HTC Eris vs. Motorola's DroidCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST
BlueBeat Says Beatles Songs Are Its Own CreationsCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:03:13 EST
Recently I wrote about BlueBeat, a Website that was not only selling MP3 downloads of The Beatles (something the Fab Four doesn't yet allow, although you will be…
Dell ST2310 23-Inch LCD MonitorCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
A Beef With Battery BenchmarksCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Mac Mini (Late 2009)Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Back in March, when I reviewed the previous Mac mini models--officially called the Mac mini (Early 2009)--Apple's smallest desktop computer had just received a…
New Sonos All-in-One Music Player Sounds Great, Approaches Affordabi…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
EVGA InterView Dual Display LCD MonitorCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Memeo Share for IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Memeo Share is a free iPhone app from Memeo for sharing photos with friends and family. Memeo Share started life as a Web-based app for uploading and tagging…
Cisco, EMC Team for Data Center VentureCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
IMac (Late 2009) BenchmarksCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Apple recently updated its popular iMac line of desktop computers to include larger screens, more standard memory and bigger hard drives. Three of the four new…
Alive 4-Ever for IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
If slaying mass amounts of blood-thirsty zombies in a post-apocalyptic world is your thing, look no further than Alive 4-Ever. This top-down shooter from…
OWC Unveils New Quad-interface 12X Blu-ray BurnerCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Since Apple has yet to release an internal Blu-ray option for its Macs, Mac users who want Blu-ray have to turn to an external drive--and there are no solid…
Windows XP Smartphone Raises Functionality QuestionsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
A smartphone called XPPhone that runs Windows XP and blends in PC features is generating buzz, though some analysts are questioning its purpose…
Sybase Smooths Enterprise Path for IPhonesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Sybase is extending its Afaria mobile-device management platform and database software to the Apple iPhone…
Is TwitterPeek a One-Trick Pony?Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Verizon Cranks Up Droid Hype Machine for Friday LaunchCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
World of Warcraft May Go Dark in ChinaCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Windows 7's Unexpected 'Killer' FeatureCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:06 EST
Squarespace's Site Management IPhone App Now AvailableCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Squarespace is a hosted blog and Website service that, like Apple, prefers to think different. It offers a lot of drag-and-drop freedom for laying out a site…
Barnes & Noble Sued over E-ReaderCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
New Chip Increases the Appeal of E-InkCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Best Buy Movie Downloads: Is the Death of the DVD Nigh?Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
A Single Sign-In for All Your Websites? Google Hopes SoCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Google Apps Will Get Stronger Video Chat CapabilitiesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Google plans to beef up the video chat capabilities in Gmail for Google Apps customers…
Apple's Monthly TV Service May Mean Tablet's on the WayCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Security Report: Malware Makers Are Organized, SophisticatedCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
TwitterPeek: The Twitter-Only Gadget Destined for ExtinctionCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
G-Technology Announces Support for Hitachi 2TB Hard DrivesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Earlier this year, we reported that Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (GST) acquired Fabrik, the parent company of G-Technology and SimpleTech, manufactures of…
AT&T Sues Verizon Over 3G AdsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
AT&T Sues Verizon Over 'There's a Map for That' AdsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
AT&T has file a lawsuit against Verizon claiming that the 'There's a Map for That' marketing campaign is misleading. The lawsuit brings attention to the ads and will backfire on AT&T…
Nearly 1.7 Million T-Mobile Users Hit by Service DisruptionCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Bad Apple: Five Classic Apple Marketing Tactics That Lock You InCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Hey AT&T: The Courts Can't Fix Your 3G NetworkCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Intel Expands Processor Market Share Over AMD in Q3Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Intel wrestled back processor market share from AMD and Via in the third quarter this year, according to a study…
FBI Warns of $100M Cyber-threat to Small BusinessCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
The FBI warned Tuesday that small businesses and organizations are being targeted with ACH fraud…
MSN Offers Public Sneak Peek at New LookCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Microsoft Launches New Version of MSNCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Microsoft will launch a redesigned version of MSN.com on Wednesday. …
Acadia Gets Cloud Computing Venture Rolling in AsiaCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Huawei Promises Series of Android PhonesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
China's Huawei will release a series of mobile phones using the Google Android OS in Europe, the Asia Pacific and Latin America…
T-Mobile USA Restores Voice, Data Services After DisruptionCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Java, BlackBerry Desktop Get Security Bug FixesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Critical Java and BlackBerry Desktop Software patches were issued Tuesday…
Chartered Shareholders Accept ATIC Acquisition OfferCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
Chartered Semiconductor shareholders have approved an acquisition offer by Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Investment Co…
Indian Telephone Subscribers Top 500 MillionCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:05 EST
India's telephone subscribers topped 500 million, with the growth coming from mobile subscribers…
AT&T Takes Verizon to Court Over 'There's a Map for That' AdsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Microsoft Says Windows 7 Doing Well So FarCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Microsoft executives said Windows 7 has been doing well since its launch, but declined to offer sales figures…
Adobe Fixes More Bugs in Shockwave PlayerCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Adobe Systems has issued an update for five vulnerabilities in its Shockwave Player, which is installed on some 450 million PCs…
Verizon Lawsuit Makes AT&T The Villain, AgainCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
PDFTiger Best for Batch ConversionsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
HTC HD2 With Huge 4.3-inch Screen Shipping to Europe, AsiaCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Microsoft to Open Cloud Computing Center in TaiwanCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Microsoft and Taiwan's economics ministry plan to open a cloud computing center together in Taiwan…
Nokia Launches Its Cheapest Phone Yet for Emerging MarketsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Nokia has launched the 1280, a mobile phone that is 20 percent cheaper than its predecessor, the 1202, it said on Wednesday. …
Beatles Due Soon on USB -- But Not From AppleCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
PayPal Introduces Open API to Put Payments Into AppsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Motorola's Latest Droid Ad Hypes Friday's LaunchCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
The New MSN Homepage: A New Reason to Love Microsoft?Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
AT&T vs Verizon's Ads: Not Just a Tale of Two-Toned MapsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Capture High Energy Photos in Low-light SettingsCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Music photography is about conveying the feeling of being at a live show, and when a band is energetic and moving around on stage, that can require more than…
Keep Track of Changes in PagesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Whether you can't afford Microsoft Word ( Macworld rated 3.5 out of 5 mice , $180), don't like it, or just find yourself without it on one of your Macs, Apple's…
App Store Officially Passes 100,000 App MarkCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Mobile Operators, Vendors Join Forces on LTE VoiceCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Mobile operators and vendors are joining forces on LTE voice…
Verizon To Double Wireless Early Termination FeeCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
New charge, $350, applies to "advanced devices," a term that sounds awful Droid-y…
iPhone App Store Hits 100k Apps: A Look BackCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Klipsch Releases Wireless ProMedia 2.1Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:04 EST
Audio vendor Klipsch on Tuesday announced the new ProMedia 2.1 Wireless iPod/Computer Speaker, a wireless version of the company's venerable ProMedia 2.1 speaker…
Microsoft Lays off 800 PeopleCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
NY Attorney General Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against IntelCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
New York's attorney general has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel…
MSN Revamps Site with Focus on Social NetworkingCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Microsoft has unveiled a much-needed redesign of the MSN.com site which includes feeds from Facebook and Twitter. The cleaner and more functional MSN.com could revive the concept of the web portal…
New Software Detects Bots Scraping Web Site DataCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
A security company has developed a method for detecting bots that scrape data from Web sites such as job boards…
Novell Prepares Enterprise Social Networking SuiteCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Novell is developing an enterprise social networking suite that will be integrated with Google's Wave collaboration application…
Tethering: Droid Gets A Date, iPhone Still MIACreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Verizon's Droid gets tethering in "early 2010" while the iPhone is still waiting for a from AT&T…
Google Adds New Social Media Features to Friend ConnectCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Google has enhanced Friend Connect by adding new social media features that Web publishers can integrated into their sites…
Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac ArrivesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Parallels announced Wednesday that Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac is now available. The latest release of the virtualization solution allows users to run Windows…
The Beatles Releasing Full Catalog Digitally... via USBCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Apple Corps (that's the other Apple) and EMI Music announced Wednesday an upcoming release of the entire Beatles' catalog digitally, in MP3 and FLAC formats. The…
T-Mobile Plans On-bill Android Purchases Nov. 17Created: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
T-Mobile will let its subscribers pay for Android applications on their monthly mobile bills starting Nov. 17…
Oracle Plans Aggressive Fight With EU Over Sun TakeoverCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Oracle is planning an aggressive fight with the EC if its attempt to take over Sun is slapped with a statement of objections in the coming week…
New Mac 'game' Plays Russian Roulette With Your FilesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Looking for an ideal holiday gift for that brooding philosophy student in your life? Check out Lose/Lose. It's reminiscent of classic arcade games like Space…
IMo Foto Frame Also Prints Your PicturesCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
Digital photo frames are hot products this season, as more and more consumers look for ways to free their growing photo collections from the computer. But why…
Virtualization and IPhone JailbreaksCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:03 EST
In all the hubbub surrounding the release of new Macs you may have missed the Windows 7 release. Yeah, yeah, we're Mac users and so who cares? Well, if you're…
Calibrate my HDTVCreated: 2009-11-04 @ 18:03:02 EST
Google Picasa 3.5Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
When it comes to organizing, editing, and sharing photos, most Mac users know iPhoto. But what happens when you don't feel like plunking down $79 for the latest…
FILEminimizer Pictures Shrinks Files SomewhatCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Maverick Nica Bluetooth HeadsetCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Battery Go for IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
For an app that really only does one thing, Battery Go is a handy utility for anyone taking a trip or going mobile. Using the stated battery life estimates from…
Delibar Makes Delicious Bookmarking EasyCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Delicious is a popular social-bookmarking service--so popular that Yahoo bought it--that lets you save bookmarks "to the cloud" (in other words, online). You can…
InFocus IN1102Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
The versatile, 2.75-pound InFocus IN1102 is a superior choice for a double-duty, lamp-based projector that delivers bright, colorful images both in large…
BuzzVoice Talks and Tick Talk for IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
MediaQuake developed a fine news "reading" application for the iPhone and iPod touch--a time saver and a productivity enhancer that let you create playlists of…
Windows 7: What You Should Know About XP ModeCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Photograph Spectacular Christmas LightsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Lexmark Platinum Pro905 All-in-One PrinterCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 All-Purpose LaptopCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Archos 5 Internet TabletCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Free Tools for Fine-Tuning Your Windows 7 SetupCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Protect Your Kids from Profanity-Laden YouTube CommentsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
YouTube seems harmless enough, but kids who read certain user comments may get an eyeful. A handy Firefox extension filters out the bad stuff…
FTC Rules Against Web Practices of Real Estate GroupCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
A Michigan real-estate service can't shut out discount brokers from its Web site, the FTC says…
Seattle Experiments With Hyper Local NewsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
The morning I was scheduled to talk to the co-founder of a collection of popular neighborhood news blogs in Seattle, he had to put me off for almost an hour…
Power and the International MacCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Internationalist Paul Carpenter asks a question commonly posed by modern border-crossers. He writes:…
Adobe Points at Apple for Lack of Flash on IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the circle of sniping over Flash on the iPhone has begun anew. This time, the ball's being launched at…
Nintendo Says 'Wii Has Stalled', Press Piles OnCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
Droid vs. iPhone: It's Really About the CarrierCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:13 EST
The media has been focused on comparing the Droid against the iPhone and debating whether the Droid can't beat it. The real battle is between Verizon and AT&T though, and Verizon doesn't need D…
Acer Hints at Faster Intel CULV Chips in Q1Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Acer executives have complained about the performance of CULV chips but expect faster processors in Q1 next year…
Cable Modem Hacker Busted by FedsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
An expert on cable modem hacking has been arrested by federal authorities on computer intrusion charges…
Sirius XM Launches SkyDock Radio for IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Apps like Pandora Radio and AOL Radio have brought the wonders of commercial internet radio to every iPod Touch and iPhone. Given their success, it was only a…
Want a Droid for Work E-mail? It'll Cost You ExtraCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Apple iTunes TV Pitch: Another Nail in Cable's CoffinCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Intel Chipset Causing IPhone Sync ProblemCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
IPhone users with computers with certain Intel chips can't sync. …
Windows 7 Early Adoption Already Outpacing Vista'sCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Windows 7 now commands more than 3 percent of the global operating system market, according to newly released data. That's more than Vista had a full month into its release…
Cisco Lays out Why It Might Let Tandberg Go FreeCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
In a blog entry on Monday, Cisco publicly hinted it might let its Tandberg acquisition bid expire…
Lenovo, HP Lead Way Into Rural China PC MarketCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
HP, Lenovo and other PC makers looking to boost sales have increasingly zoned in on rural China, a vast and largely untapped source of new PC users…
Google-backed Unity Cable Lands in JapanCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
The Unity fiber-optic cable, a new trans-Pacific undersea fiber-optic cable partly backed by Google, has landed in Japan…
ArcSight Adds Unstructured Log Analysis With Logger 4Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Event management vendor ArcSight's Logger 4 will mine unstructured computer logfiles for signs of hacking or illegal activity…
Chinese Bank Expands Use of Microsoft Financial ProductsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Microsoft signed a cooperation deal Tuesday with a big Chinese bank, a potentially major enterprise customer for its financial products and services…
Sony Ericsson Adds Own UI to Its First Android PhoneCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Cisco to Buy Chinese Set-top Box BusinessCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Cisco Systems will buy a Chinese set-top box maker as the country works to digitize all cable television by 2015, creating market opportunities…
Yahoo's 'It's You' Ad Campaign to Skip ChinaCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Yahoo China will be left out of Yahoo's US$100 million global branding campaign…
Singapore to Offer Chinese-language Domain NamesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
SGNIC will begin registering Chinese-language domain names for the .sg top-level domain later this month…
Chinese Government Agencies Battle Over WarcraftCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
A Chinese government agency halted its approval process for World of Warcraft to operate in China, deepening its power struggle with another regulatory agency…
Verizon's $15 Exchange Surcharge Could Hinder Droid With BusinessesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Best Buy, CinemaNow Partner on Movie Download ServiceCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Alleged Cable Modem Hacker Indicted in USCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
A U.S. man is facing criminal charges for allegedly selling modified cable modems and software that enabled free Internet access at super-fast broadband speeds…
TwitterPeek: The World's First Twitter-only DeviceCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Are You Being Scammed by Facebook Ads?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
I've written a bit lately about how cyberthieves using social media to scam people. It turns out the most egregious scammers are many "legitimate" companies that…
Microsoft Targets Google Apps, Cuts Exchange Online PriceCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Microsoft has cut in half its per user per month list price for Exchange Online services and cut by 33 percent the price of its Business Productivity Online…
Alleged Cable Modem Hacker Indicted in USCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
The story headlined "Alleged cable modem hacker indicted in US" and posted Tuesday has been removed from the wire. It was a duplication of the story "Cable modem…
New Dawn of War II Chaos Rising Expansion DetailsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Here's the iTunes TV Service I'd Actually Pay ForCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
iPhone Debuts in China With Sky-High PriceCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
Best Buy Does Movie DownloadsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:12 EST
How Many People Have Really 'Gone Google'?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Only Google knows and they aren't being very specific, as suits their purpose…
Windows 7 Adoption Surge: Driven by Piracy?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Microsoft vs. Google Yields Big Cut In Price Of Exchange OnlineCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
The drop from $10-a-month to $5 for Exchange Online lowers the annual cost to $60-per-user. That compares $50-per-user-per-year for the paid version of Google Apps…
M86 Security Buys FinjanCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
M86 Security has acquired most of the assets of Finjan, a seller of Web gateway security software…
HP Says Some Windows 7 Printer Drivers Are ComingCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Some new Windows 7 users may find there are no drivers yet for their Hewlett-Packard printer…
Microsoft Pushes Switchover Deal for CRM OnlineCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Microsoft is offering Salesforce.com and Oracle CRM on Demand customers six months at no charge…
iPhone Public Radio App is a DVR for NPRCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Dedicated Twitter Gizmo TwitterPeek LaunchesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Chorus for IPhone Suggests Apps Based on Pals' AdviceCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Chorus, a new free iPhone app from envIO Networks, aims to help you cut through the copious App Store chaff. If the thousands upon thousands of apps available…
Barnes and Noble Sued Over Nook Intellectual PropertyCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
The $259 Barnes & Noble Nook is certainly a worthy contender in the up-and-coming e-book reader market. The dual-screen Android device with the funny name…
It's The First Twitter-Only Mobile Device, But Why?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
We know why it's first--but why does the TwitterPeek need to exist at all?…
Google Chrome Beta Gets Bookmark SyncCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Is Spotify the Future of Music Listening?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
For years, we've been hearing about iPod killers, iTunes wannabes, and new music services. We've seen them come and we've seen them go. My colleague Chris Breen…
Sony Unveils Android-based Xperia X10Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Sorenson Media Releases Sorenson Squeeze 6Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Sorenson Media has released Sorenson Squeeze 6, an update of its video encoding software package. This version is designed to let users more easily encode and…
Software Shields Online Banking on Infected PCsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Prevx is giving security software to banks for free that it says can stop malicious software from interfering with transactions…
Fix Old Flaws to Stop New AttacksCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Trade Talks Hone in on Internet Abuse and ISP LiabilityCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
ISPs around the world may be forced to snoop on their subscribers and cut them off, under an international agreement being promoted by the U.S. …
PC vs. Phone: Which Matters Most?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Backblaze Opens Online Backups to BusinessesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:11 EST
Backblaze ( Macworld rated 3 out of 5 mice ) has been providing an online backup service to Mac users since last April. Now the company is expanding that service…
10 Essential Windows 7 DownloadsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
Introducing Macworld's Total Snow Leopard SuperguideCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
Every time Apple releases a new operating system, we pull together the most essential, in-depth, and up-to-date information about the Mac OS and create a new…
Chinese Supplier: We’ve Got iPhone 4G Parts, PicturesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
Sony Ericsson's First Android Handset, Why Now?Created: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
Beleaguered Sony Ericsson must need good news more than sales, why else would it introduce the Android-based X10 just in time to hurt holiday sales of its current high-end handset!…
iPhone Under Attack from Android InvasionCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
The media is focused on how the Droid compares against the iPhone as a device, but it is iPhone as an operating system that is under seige. Android has it outnumbered and outflanked and its only a …
Founder of Online Sports Betting Business SentencedCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
The founder of BetOnSports.com is sentenced to 51 months in prison…
Report: Apple Store Headed to Downtown PhiladelphiaCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
It is a pretty good time to be a Philadelphian. The Phillies are in the World Series, the city managed to avoid shutting down all the libraries (woo! reading!)…
Microsoft's Mundie: Time Is Right for Tablet ComputingCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
A Microsoft executive said that technology advancements are likely to finally make tablet computing popular. …
Via Bumps up the Speed of Netbook ProcessorsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
Via launched the Nano 3000 series of processors for netbooks, which includes the fastest Nano chip to date…
Create Pause-zoom-pause Effects in IMovie StillsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
Although I typically use Final Cut Express for my video projects, I recently had a really short project to do for the family, so I thought I'd give iMovie…
Which Windows 7 is Right for Your Business?Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
Corral Floating Facts and Thoughts With ConnectedTextCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly, Part 5: Migrating Your BookmarksCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
The easiest way to copy your browser bookmarks from old partition to new? The fabulous freebie known as Xmarks…
Book Review - Scratch 1.4 - A Beginner's GuideCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
This book is just what the doctored ordered…
Droid Faces Uphill Battle Against iPhoneCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
CNN Mobile for IPhoneCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
CNN Mobile for the iPhone and iPod touch is a massively impressive news app. CNN Interactive Group's app combines articles, videos, and photos to offer a…
PCmover Makes Migration to 7 a Simple MatterCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
Acorn 2.1Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
When I reviewed Acorn 1.0.2 ( Macworld rated 3.5 out of 5 mice ) back in October of 2007, I was pleasantly surprised at its capabilities, but wanted a bit more…
Depth of Field IPhone AppsCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
As amateur photographers grow in skill and move to more sophisticated cameras, one of the challenges they face is learning how to control depth of field. Depth…
Music Piracy Wars May Finally Take a BreakCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
Unisys Introducing Software for Private CloudsCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
Unisys is offering from December hardware; software and services for customers to set up internal clouds…
Windows Finally Speaks Expats' LanguageCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
Windows 7 Ultimate comes with a new feature to change the interface language of the operating system…
iPhone as an eBook Reader Threatens Kindle, Says ReportCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
PSP Go Sees Quiet Debut in JapanCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:23 EST
Sony's PSP Go, the disc-less version of the PlayStation Portable gaming console, got off to a low-key start in Japan when sales on Sunday…
Is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Terrorist Gameplay Artful?Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Android Gets a Facelift with Sony Ericsson's 'Rachel'Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Motorola Droid Selling as Milestone Outside the USCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Motorola has announced an international version of its Android based smartphone, the Droid, it said on Monday…
DiVitas Mobile Collaboration Goes to IPhone, Android, RIMCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
DiVitas Networks has added iPhone, BlackBerry and Android to its lineup of clients for accessing desk-phone and presence features on cell phones. …
Windows 7 Gobbles Market ShareCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Firefox 3.6 Beta Boosts Speed, Adds FeaturesCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Microsoft: Worms Are Most Prevalent Security ProblemCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
IPhone Goes on Sale in ChinaCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
At long last, citizens of the world's most populous country can buy iPhones on their own shores, as the device went on sale in China over the weekend. Rumors of…
Aster Adds 'data-application Server' in Version 4.0Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Aster Data Systems announced a new edition of its database that allows entire applications to execute inside the system for better performance…
Windows 7: First Service Pack Details EmergeCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
New details have emerged regarding the first service pack for the recently released Windows 7…
When The Droid Goes To Europe, It's A MilestoneCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
If Motorola's Milestone, a new GSM handset being introduced in Europe, looks familiar, there is a reason…
Microsoft: Vista Infected 62% Less Often Than XPCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
The study found that for all Microsoft operating systems that the most current service pack is always the least infected and Vista was infected less-often than XP…
Report: Hulu Will Not Go Pay-onlyCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Sometimes, it seems like you just can't take anything corporate executives say at face value these days. One day, it's "we're thinking about charging for Hulu!"…
Apple Kills Hackintosh Netbooks with Snow Leopard UpdateCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
DirectX 11 Now Available for Windows VistaCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
It's not just for Windows 7 anymore…
The Macalope Weekly: Everyone's Got an OpinionCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Apple will never lack for opinions about how it should be running its business. Unfortunately almost all of it's bad. Retrevo is still working the netbook thing…
iPhone e-Books Don't Threaten Kindle Or NookCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
iPhone books fulfill a different purpose than books on the dedicated e-reader devices…
Windows 7 64-bit Users Living in a 32-bit World?Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
BlueBeat Sells Beatles MP3s, Permission Be DamnedCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Perhaps you're heard the expression "shoot first, ask questions later?" That pretty well sums up the philisophy of Santa Cruz, Calif.-based BlueBeat…
Sprint Netbook Isn't The Deal It May SeemCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Buyerss end up with a powerful, if pricey, Internet connection permanently tied to an under-powered portable computer…
Ruiz Steps Down as GlobalFoundries ChairmanCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Hector Ruiz stepped down as chairman of GlobalFoundries on Friday, a week after being named as an alleged leak in an insider-trading scheme…
Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Provides Valuable InsightCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Microsoft has released the latest semi-annual Security Intelligence Report. It contains a lot of useful information and metrics, most notably statistics that illustrate why its time to give up Wind…
IPhone Hints: Lock Picture Orientation in PhotosCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
For our first installment of our new iPhone Hints, we delved into the confusing world of subscribed calendars, and even after several hundred words on the topic…
Creating a Favicon for Your Web SiteCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:22 EST
Go to any major Web site, and you'll almost certainly see an icon to the left of the address in your browser. This tiny image is called a favicon (or Favorites…
Facebook De-friends Its App Verification ProgramCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
Facebook has abruptly decided to pull the plug on its Application Verification program, which let external developers pay to have their applications certified as…
Bugs & Fixes: Snow Leopard's Spelling Ignore Button IgnoredCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
After updating to Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6), I noticed an odd quirk in the Spelling Checker built into Mac OS X. This is the checker used by applications such…
Will New Internet Domain Names Change the Web?Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 18:03:10 EST
Who Wants a Big Screen DSi?Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST
Asus Debuts First USB 3.0 MotherboardCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST
Five Things You Should Know About Windows 7 SecurityCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST
Microsoft claims that Windows 7 is the most secure version of the Windows operating system yet. That may sound like marketing hype, and to some extent it is, but there are significant security enha…
SMC to Expand Edgecore Brand, Higher-end GearCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST
SMC Networks will rebrand most of its products and introduce some higher-end gear in North America, expanding the Edgecore brand…
Report: Apple Pitching TV Subscription Service to NetworksCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST
It would seem Hulu's not the only company re-evaluating its strategies for making money on television content in the digital age. According to a report at All…
Maingear Announces SHIFT "Personal Supercomputer"Created: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST
It's a new gaming PC, not a supercomputer…
Droid Beats Pre, iPhone Beats Droid--For NowCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST
Motorola's Droid has a tough game of catch-up to play, but not as tough as what faces Palm's Pre as both challenge iPhone…
Yahoo Beats out Google on O2 GermanyCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:21 EST
Yahoo said it won a mobile search contract with O2 Germany, displacing Google. …
Synchronize Your Data With Multiple PCs, Macs, and Mobile DevicesCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:03:20 EST
Three Minutes with Microsoft's Security GuruCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:00 EST
ICANN OKs International Domains: The Pros and ConsCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:00 EST
Congressional Documents Leaked on P2P ServiceCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:00 EST
Smartphones are Getting Cheaper, Study ShowsCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:00 EST
Verizon Expands Droid Invasion with ErisCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:00 EST
When Verizon launches the Droid on November 6 it will not be alone. The HTC Hero is being repackaged as the Droid Eris to offer a less-expensive alternative to the Droid lineup…
E-Readers: Is an Open Format Necessary for Success?Created: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:00 EST
ComicBase Free Organizes Your Comic Book and Graphic Novel CollectionCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:00 EST
Google Voice Makes Small Businesses Sound BiggerCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:03:00 EST
Frequently Asked Photo Questions for OctoberCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:02:59 EST
Hands on With Toshiba's Fuel Cell ChargerCreated: 2009-11-01 @ 18:02:59 EST
I've been following the development of Toshiba's direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) since I first saw a prototype in 2003. Since then new prototypes have been…
Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly, Part 3: Installing Windows 7Created: 2009-11-01 @ 18:02:59 EST
The path to a gradual Windows 7 deployment continues with the all-important installation of the new OS…
Yoono Desktop Manages Social Networks and IM With AplombCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:13 EDT
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Mac Mini (Late 2009) BenchmarksCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:13 EDT
Apple recently released an update to its Mac mini line of desktop computers. The changes include faster processors, more RAM, and Apple's Snow Leopard operating…
MusicBrainz Picard Tagger Identifies Your Music and Organizes ItCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:13 EDT
Droid and Android, ICANN Votes, Win 7 ResidueCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:13 EDT
The world got another smartphone this week with Motorola's Droid, available from Verizon. Google rolled out Android 2.0 as well. The Internet Corporation for…
Camino 2 Release Candidate Sees Light of DayCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:13 EDT
The Camino Project has unveiled a release candidate for Camino 2, a Mac-only Web browser based on the same Mozilla rendering engine that powers Firefox…
Verizon Media Manager Streams Photos, Music to FiOS DVRCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:13 EDT
Mac users of Verizon's FiOS TV can sigh less deeply: Media Manager, the software that has allowed FiOS TV users to stream music, photos, or video from their…
Which Windows 7 Is Right for You -- 32-Bit or 64-Bit?Created: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:13 EDT
ICANN Approves Domain Names We Can't TypeCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:13 EDT
It's goodbye to English as the Internet's language as ICANN sets the stage for domain names in non-Latin character sets. Good luck typing them…
Nokia to Pull Plug on N-Gage Gaming PlatformCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Nokia said it plans to discontinue its N-Gage gaming platform. …
Google Chrome: The Fast Browser With Slow AdoptionCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Novell to Los Angeles: Drop Dead!Created: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Yes, Novell really did put out a press release to chastise the City of Los Angeles for dumping its GroupWise in favor of Google Apps…
iPhone Halloween CostumesCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Fat Facebook Fine Won't Ward Off Spam, Analysts SayCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Windows Users Should Wait to Upgrade, Firm WarnsCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Phone Wars: Droid, iPhone Square OffCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Windows 7: How Slow Can You Go?Created: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Apple Updates iTunes, Apple TV; Changes Are SubtleCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Sony Promises God of War 3 RefreshCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Windows 7 Upgrade Struggle ContinuesCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT
Motorola's Droid May Be a Boon for iPhone OwnersCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 19:03:12 EDT

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