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Rubinstein Leaves HP
Jon Rubinstein, known for his role developing the original iPod for Apple and for running Palm, has left Hewlett-Packard, where he's worked since the company's...
    
  
Chinese Hackers Led Western Attacks, Symantec Charges
Researchers report finding more links from Chinese servers to attacks on defense contractor sites.
Juicebox Could Be Your At-The-Bar Smartphone Charger of the Future
Prototype credit card-operated charging systems are currently being tested in New York bars, so you can one day free your smartphone from wall sockets.
Symantec's Security Slips
Analysis: The recent record includes two major hacks, two major delays admitting fault, and risk to customers.
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White Spaces: The Next Generation of Wireless Broadband Has Landed
North Carolina community gets first taste of lightning fast "Super WiFi"or "TV Band"broadband speeds base on TV white spaces technology.
Hackers Ride Radio Waves to Hack Smartphones
Encryption keys on smartphones can be stolen using a technique involving radio waves, says one of the world's foremost crypto experts.
French Telecom Regulator Steps Into Dispute Over Free Mobile's Coverage
ARCEP, the French telecommunications regulator, has promised to investigate whether new network operator Free Mobile is still offering the level of coverage...
Drive-by-download Attack Exploits Critical Vulnerability in Windows Media Player
Security researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro have come across a Web-based attack that exploits a known vulnerability in Windows Media Player.
Apple Accused of Ignoring 'Human Cost'of Manufacturing
Some former executives and contractors join in the chorus questioning the operations of Apple's international suppliers.
Google Defends Privacy Changes as Questions Mount
While Google touts its new policy as good for users, others argue that the real beneficiaries are advertisers.
Warner Bros. Says 'No'To Early Netflix Queuing
Video fans can't even ask to see the newest releases until nearly two months after they've been out ... except at the pirate sites, of course.
Google Earth Update Smooths Over Patchwork Landscapes
Google upgrades Google Earth 3D mapping program with a new rendering engine that smooths out patchwork quilt images of the Earth's surface during navigation.
CloudPassage Launches New Security Product for Public Clouds
CloudPassage is launching a new security product for virtual servers in public clouds such as Amazon Web Services that it says takes care of the all-important...
Valve Releases Steam Mobile App for iOS and Android Devices
Valve Software has released a beta version of their Steam mobile app as part of an insidious plot to enable us to spend even more money on Steam sales.
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Google+ Opens Its Doors to Teens
Introduces enhanced safety features, such as warning teens when they're about to make public posts.
First 'Super Wi-Fi'Network Goes Live in North Carolina
Lucky residents of Wilmington, N.C., will be the first in the nation to have access to a 'Super Wi-Fi'network.
Samsung Loses Again in German Patent Suit Against Apple
The district court in Mannheim, Germany, has again sided with Apple in a patent suit brought by Samsung Electronics.
Apple Number One Smartphone Vendor Again, Say Research Firms
Apple has emerged as the number one smartphone vendor worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2011, by a small margin, after earlier losing ground to Samsung.
Nintendo: Wii U Will Launch in Time for 2012 Holiday Season, Use Touch-card Tech
Nintendo said Friday its next-generation Wii U game console will launch in time for the holiday season in the U.S., Europe and Japan.
Samsung Smartphones, TVs Help Drive Strong 4Q Profits, Even as Rivals Falter
Samsung said Friday profits shot up in the three-month period through December, with a big boost from its burgeoning lineup of smartphones and tablets.
Twitter Can Now Block Tweets in Specific Countries
Twitter can now remove tweets from users'feeds in specific countries while keeping them visible elsewhere, according to a post on the company's blog on...
Twitter Prepares To Censor Tweets, Country by Country
The microblogging service says it will block tweets when asked to by "an authorized entity."
Your Kitteh Means Business in This DIY Cardboard Tank
Make your cat the most badass feline in the neighborhood with a quick cardboard tank project.
Panasonic Offers Wireless Broadband Service to Connect Its Products
Panasonic launched a wireless broadband service in Japan this week that is intended to encourage customers to use its coming wave of Internet-ready appliances...
Lego 'Astronaut'Takes One Giant Leap for Brick-kind
What were you doing when you were a teenager? These two Canadian teens launched a Lego minifigure into the edge of space.
15 Worst Internet Privacy Scandals of All Time
In honor of National Data Privacy Day this Saturday, Jan. 28, we've put together a list of the 15 worst Internet privacy scandals of all time.
This Cabinet Can Charge 40 iPads, Might Be Overkill for Your House
A new line of storage cabinets from Anthro can charge up 40 tablets or smartphones.
Are You at Risk? What Cybercriminals Do With Your Personal Data
According to experts, the most likely security risks for consumers range from the annoying (more spam in their email inboxes) to potentially much more dangerous targeted "phishing"emails.
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For the Good of the Nation, Broadband for All
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski recently announced a plan that would expand the Universal Service Fund's Lifeline program to include broadband Internet service.
Choose the Right Social Platform For Your Business
You know your business needs to engage online. Here a few things to consider before you plunge into the social pool.
HTC's 2012 Phone Strategy: Quality, Not Quantity
HTC will scale back its smartphone launches in 2012.
Apple Customers Voice Mixed Reaction to Reports of Poor Working Conditions
Amid renewed reports of poor working conditions at factories making Apple products in China, it's unclear whether customers will demand change.
4 Tips to Secure and Protect Your Kindle Fire
The Kindle Fire has access to email, social networks, bank accounts, and more. Take steps to lock down your Amazon tablet and protect the data it contains.
Leaked: BlackBerry PlayBook, Smartphones for 2012
Here's what's (supposedly) on RIM's roadmap for 2012.
Introducing "Go Social"
Social media has evolved, and it’s not just about marketing anymore. We’re here to explore the future of social business.
Acquisition Investigations Drag On, Losses Mount at Motorola
Losses grew at Motorola in the fourth quarter as regulatory investigations into its proposed acquisition by Google drag on, legal battles pile up and competition...
How to Document Cloud Design Decisions
When developing and integrating cloud systems, the public interfaces and external "contracts"among services mean that design and architecture can evolve rapidly and in parallel.
Linux Mint 13 Gets Back to Desktop Basics
Bucking the trend of increasingly experimental desktop interfaces, the developers behind the Linux Mint are adopting a simpler desktop for the next version of...
Android Tablets Finally Catching On, Says Strategy Analytics
It's taken a while but Android tablets may finally be starting to make a dent in Apple's share of the overall tablet market.
6 Security Companies to Watch
This group of security companies includes several that want to capitalize on technology ideas that were originally devised to serve communities of special interest but could now take on a wider cybersecurity role.
Lawmakers Question Google on Its New Privacy Practices
Google's decision this week to share user data across its online services has caught the attention of eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives, with the lawmakers asking whether the changes will compromise privacy.
iPad Loses Ground to Android Tablets? I Don't Think So
Android tablet shipments are catching up with Apple's iPad. Should Apple be worried? Nah!
Netflix: Without Qwikster, No Game Rentals
Netflix will not rent video games, or at least it has "no plans"to do so.
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MegaUpload Users Look Into Suing U.S. Over Lost Files
When the U.S. Department of Justice shut down MegaUpload last week, users storing files legally on the site became collateral damage. Now, some of them want to sue.
Facebook, Washington State Sue Alleged Ad Scammer
Washington's attorney general announced two new lawsuits against Adscend Media, a company that allegedly has been earning US$20 million a year using a Facebook...
Oracle Proposal Would Create Single Committee to Oversee Java Specs
If a new proposal by Oracle is accepted, oversight of Java technical standards will fall under the auspices of a single committee, rather than the current...
Sony's New Backlit CMOS Camera Phone Sensor Can Shoot HDR Movies
Sony shrinks back-illuminated CMOS technology into camera phone-sized sensors that can shoot in low-light and take HDR movies.
Google+ Offers More Restrictive User Experience for Teens
Google+ is now officially welcoming teenagers and tailoring the experience of the social networking site for them by making it more restrictive and potentially...
Four Signs That WebOS Is on the Right Track
HP's early decisions and aggressive new timeline bode well for the future of the open source mobile operating system.
Nokia Sells 1M Windows Phones But Lumia 900 Faces Challenge
The Lumia 900, with a 4.3-inch screen, support for 4G and a rumored price of $100 with a two-year contract, will be Microsoft and Nokia's best shot at getting people interested in the Windows Phone platform.
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