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Firefox 4 beta 4 tackles browser tab chaos

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 11:21
Trying to restore a semblance of order to the tab profusion that afflicts some people's Web browsers, Mozilla introduces Panorama. Also in new beta: Firefox Sync.

Windows DLL bug hits dozens of apps

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 11:07
A flaw in the way Windows handles dynamic-link library and related files likely affects hundreds of applications and has already been used in malicious attacks in the wild.

'Freemium' antivirus firm Avast gets funding boost

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 10:25
Private equity firm Summit Partners has acquired a minority stake in Avast through a US$100M investment in the antivirus company.

M'sia's rural areas lagging behind with broadband

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 10:22
Malaysia says it is on track with plans to connect half its households with broadband services by year-end, but citizens in far-flung states still feel left out when it comes to Internet infrastructure and service.

IDC pours water on reports of stellar Apple growth

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 10:07
IDC has played down reports of Apple's growth within the government and enterprise sectors, following articles trumpeting a major growth in shipments.

Yahoo completes switch to Microsoft-powered search

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 09:54
The move to Bing-powered search is done, at least for algorithmic search in the U.S. and Canada. The two companies still need to iron out paid search and international markets.

Twitter: Yes, we're building out a sales team!

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 09:43
The former chief technology officer of News Corp. has joined Twitter as president of global revenues and will oversee all of Twitter's attempts to turn 140-character messages into profits.

Intel and Nokia to develop 3D mobile UIs

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 09:08
The companies have established labs in Finland to research mobile user interfaces based on open-source 3D and virtual worlds, using the MeeGo Linux operating system for development.

Intel CEO: US faces looming tech decline

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 09:00
CEO Paul Otellini offers a warning to Washington: unless government policies change soon, more jobs will disappear and "the next big thing will not be invented here".

S'pore data protection law still under review

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 17:26
Four years after it was announced, work on Singapore's data protection regime continues. Business costs, privacy definitions and culture may be cause for delay, says lawyer.

Temasek Holdings to milk Chinese spending power

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 16:18
Singapore investment firm's cash injection in Chinese online video company, Tudou, part of overall investment interest targeting China's rising spending ability, industry watcher notes, but adds valuations in online video space getting "out of control".

Configure Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Manager

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 13:15
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Manager aggregates Windows server remote desktop connections so admins can connect to a server with a point and a click rather than hunting around for a connection.

GSM encryption: No need to crack it, just turn it off

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 13:13
There are ways to get around GSM encryption, but the equipment has been expensive and difficult to get. It appears that is no longer the case.

Lack of vision, high costs hinder IPv6 migration

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 11:00
Some Southeast Asian markets can't anticipate Web addresses required for future growth, says analyst who adds countries must look at Internet and mobile usage growth to maintain long-term economic growth.

Lexmark sues 24 cartridge makers over patents

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:28
Printer maker, in suits filed with the ITC and a U.S. District Court in Ohio, accuses the 24 replacement laser cartridge manufacturers of violating 15 of its patents.

Google's Goggles headed to iPhones this year

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:17
Google's search-by-sight product, which up until now has been an exclusive to Android, is said to still be coming to the iPhone, and as soon as this year.

RIAA: US copyright law 'isn't working'

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:10
1998 copyright law may need to be rewritten, Recording Industry Association of America President Cary Sherman says, unless broadband providers and others agree to antipiracy measures.

iMac the next touch-screen Apple device?

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 09:48
Another patent application surfaces showing the iMac maker is at least thinking about a way to incorporate its touch interface with its desktop lineup.

Content kings control the future of IPTV

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 09:33
Movie studios and television networks are still the ones calling the shots, despite the spread of the Net-connected TV revolution.

Microsoft warns about application security flaw

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 09:22
Software maker says that it is looking into an issue that may leave many Windows programs subject to an attack mechanism known as DLL preloading, or binary planting.