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Jackson virus and spam spreads on internet
Jul 2, 2009, 20:24 GMT
San Francisco - It didn't take the spammers long to capitalize on the massive interest in Michael Jackson. ... more
New Firefox browser released
Jun 30, 2009, 19:28 GMT
San Francisco - A new version of Firefox was released Tuesday, offering users more speed and privacy and greater compliance with new internet video standards. ... more
EU to have standard mobile phone chargers by 2010
Jun 29, 2009, 12:46 GMT
Brussels - Europe's avid mobile phone-users will soon be able to empty their drawers of the familiar tangle of chargers after leading manufacturers agreed to make the Micro-USB connector the industry standard. ... more
Amazon Kindle to skip Germany because of phone fees
Jun 28, 2009, 12:30 GMT
Berlin - The Amazon Kindle, the e-book device which has taken the United States by storm, will not be offered in Germany because of excessive wireless network fees, according to a news report Sunday. ... more
Ban urges fight against cyber hate
Jun 16, 2009, 23:03 GMT
New York - The shooting attack at Washington's Holocaust Memorial Museum last week is a reminder of the growing use of the internet to propagate hate, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday. ... more
Report: Family time decreasing with internet use
Jun 16, 2009, 23:03 GMT
San Francisco - More and more of America's Internet- connected households report erosion of family time and increased feelings of being ignored by family members using the Web, according to a report released Tuesday. ... more
Stanford physicists identify replacement for silicon chips
Jun 16, 2009, 21:36 GMT
San Francisco - Physicists at Stanford University have identified a possible replacement for silicon as the basic material in computer chips, they said Tuesday. ... more
'Free to play' games on the rise
Jun 14, 2009, 8:39 GMT
Hamburg - Entering the virtual world of online game has typically involved purchasing a physical, packaged copy of the game and then signing up for a subscription with monthly payments. The durability of this model has been demonstrated through World of Warcraft & Co., but another idea is starting to make headway: 'free to play.' As the moniker suggests, it doesn't cost anything to play these games. Cash trades hands only if the player wants extra bonuses. ... more
More Headlines
- Windows 7 due on October 22
- US stations end analog broadcasts, leaving many TV's dark (Roundup)
- US stations end analog broadcasts, leaving many TV screens dark
- EU gives bug-ridden Schengen computer upgrade one last chance
- Sony unveils motion controller for Playstation 3
Analysis and Features
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On the road with your notebook (Feature)
Jul 4, 2009, 3:09 GMT
Washington - Notebooks are made to hit the road. But many people don't actually travel very often with them - until vacation time, that is. ... more
Perfect your digital photos with plug-ins
Jul 1, 2009, 15:17 GMT
Washington - Want your digital photos to stand out? Plug-ins may by the answer. These small add-on applications, intended to be used along with popular image editing software, are often designed for a single purpose, and the best of them can turn what would otherwise be hours of tinkering into a fun exercise that takes just a few clicks. ... more
Getting the most out of Twitter
Jun 20, 2009, 8:50 GMT
Washington - Twitter is all the rage in social networking these days, but that doesn't mean it's easy to use effectively. ... more
Going open source
Jun 15, 2009, 11:35 GMT
Washington - In tough economic times, there's a good reason to start exploring open source software: it's free. But that's not the only reason. ... more
A Quick Guide to Bing
Jun 13, 2009, 11:24 GMT
Washington - Microsoft's new Bing search engine (http://www.bing.com) made a splash when it was introduced recently, in part because it represents some long-overdue competition for search giant Google. Beyond the introductory fanfare, though, most are left wondering what makes Bing special - and how or whether it's worth using alongside, or instead of, Google. Here's a rundown of the best of Bing. ... more
