 Cisco shines light on dark corners of the Web Cisco launched software that shines light on potentially troublesome websites hidden in what the US computer security firm dubbed the "Dark Web." [...] October 9, 2009 02:33 AM Internet No Facebook at work in most US companies More than half of US companies do not allow employees to visit social networks such as Facebook, MySpace or Twitter while at work, according to a new survey. [...] October 8, 2009 08:46 PM Internet Google tracking flu outbreaks in 16 more countries Google on Thursday expanded a flu-tracking tool to include 16 more countries, analyzing local patterns in search queries to determine the spread of the influenza. Japan, Russia, and much of Europe... October 8, 2009 06:06 PM Internet Twitter service disrupted Hot micro-blogging service Twitter was experiencing technical problems on Thursday and said it was looking into the disruption. Many Twitter users stopped receiving the 140-character-or-less... October 8, 2009 06:01 PM Internet Bankruptcy judge approves Chicago Sun-Times sale The Chicago Sun-Times said Thursday that a bankruptcy judge had approved the sale of the ailing newspaper to a group of local businessmen. Bankruptcy judge Christopher Sontchi gave the green light... October 8, 2009 05:54 PM Internet Nissan's new concept car 'feels like flying' Nissan unveiled Thursday a futuristic concept car that tilts to the side when going around bends to make drivers feel like they are gliding through the air. The zero-emission electric "Land... October 8, 2009 04:00 PM Internet Mindjet boosts online collaboration with Catalyst US technology firm Mindjet has unleashed a Catalyst technology platform that "attacks a major problem" in business by helping turn online brainstorming sessions into real-world results. [...] October 8, 2009 03:57 PM Internet E-reader sales soaring but Apple captures the buzz Sales of electronic book readers are booming, companies are jostling for a share of the fledgling market and Amazon's going global with the Kindle. So why is all the buzz about Apple? [...] October 8, 2009 08:01 AM Internet Japan court acquits file-share software creator A Japanese high court on Thursday acquitted the creator of a popular file-sharing software program of copyright violations, overturning an earlier conviction. [...] October 8, 2009 06:31 AM Internet Mobile device makers want common earphone plugs An international trade group representing wireless device makers has announced it was backing a drive to standardize audio and USB plugs for laptops and other mobile gadgets. [...] October 8, 2009 03:00 AM Internet Dell closing US plant, cutting 900 jobs US computer giant Dell announced on Wednesday that it was closing a desktop computer manufacturing plant in the United States next year and laying off some 900 workers. Dell said it expected the... October 7, 2009 10:30 PM Internet "Google phones" gaining market momentum US computer maker Dell reportedly plans to roll out a "Google phone" as market momentum builds for smartphones with Android operating systems backed by the Internet giant. Dell is teaming with... October 7, 2009 10:00 PM Internet YouTube pacts heighten copyright vigilance YouTube on Wednesday said it will be able to quickly track snippets from live television shows thanks to new partnerships with three broadcast video delivery specialty firms. Google has been... October 7, 2009 08:05 PM Internet FBI smashes US-Egypt cyber 'phishing' ring Investigators in the United States and Egypt have smashed a computer "phishing" identity theft scam described as the biggest cyber-crime investigation in US history, officials said Wednesday. [...] October 7, 2009 07:28 PM Internet Bing search gets vocal on new Samsung mobile phone Bing is getting vocal on a new Samsung mobile phone that lets people command Microsoft's Internet search engine by talking. A "Tellme" feature built into Intrepid mobile phones introduced by the... October 7, 2009 06:31 PM Internet Google, authors to submit online books accord Nov 9 Internet giant Google and representatives of US authors were instructed Wednesday by a judge to submit a renegotiated settlement by November 9 clearing the way for millions of books to be... October 7, 2009 05:43 PM Internet Japan's tech titans ready for 3D tussle Japan's high-tech giants are gearing up for a new battle over 3D televisions offering images that jump out of the screen, but some experts doubt they will be the next big thing. [...] October 7, 2009 04:11 PM Internet EU moves towards Microsoft truce A decade-long tussle pitting Microsoft against European Union competition watchdogs edged towards truce on Wednesday with signs a battle over Internet browsers was coming to an end. [...] October 7, 2009 03:11 PM Internet Mobile phones ring in growth in emerging markets Once just a simple telecommunications tool, the mobile telephone has in recent years become a driver of economic growth in emerging countries, experts said at one of the industry's biggest fairs.... October 7, 2009 03:08 PM Internet Mobile phones ring in growth in emerging markets Once just a simple telecommunications tool, the mobile telephone has in recent years become a driver of economic growth in emerging countries, experts said at one of the industry's biggest fairs.... October 7, 2009 02:57 PM Internet |
