Archive for the 'Article Software' Category

Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect (AP)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

AP - The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control.

Motorola, Microsoft in deal to put Bing on phones (Reuters)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Reuters - Motorola Inc has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp that will put Bing search and mapping services on its phones that use Google’s Android operating system.

US city schools locked down after online threat (AFP)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

An aerial image of Minneapolis in Minnesota. A vague threat apparently posted by an Australian on two social networking sites led to the lockdown of all schools in the busy midwestern US city, officials have said.(AFP/File/Karen Bleier)AFP - A vague threat apparently posted by an Australian on two social networking sites led to the lockdown on Wednesday of all schools in the busy midwestern US city of Minneapolis, officials said.

Consumer Reports: Apple still tops in computer tech support (Macworld.com)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Macworld.com - I have the greatest respect for the men and women behind Apple’s tech support. Despite having one of the toughest jobs in the industry, they’ve always been extremely efficient and courteous in solving my own problems.

Sony unveils new motion-controlled gaming system (Reuters)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Reuters - Sony Corp has unveiled its new motion-controlled video game system, pitching it to both casual and hard-core gamers alike, as the company looks to ride one of the hottest trends in gaming.

Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic youth (AP)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

AP - Groups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census announced a new campaign Thursday that aims to reach the hard-to-count demographic through its smart-phone-toting youngsters.

Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market (AP)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

In This March 8, 2010 photo, a customer uses a Palm Pre Plus at Best Buy in Mountain View, Calif. Last year, Palm Inc. thought it had all the right pieces for a rebirth in the market it helped create. Palm had a new CEO who helped rival Apple make the iPod a household name, a well-regarded new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software. Now Palm might be the latest company to learn that great technology and an accomplished leader don't guarantee success.  (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software.

Chambers: How I'll make Cisco into IT's biggest player (InfoWorld)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

InfoWorld - By almost any measure, Cisco Systems is the biggest fish in the networking pond.

Android Dominates, Windows Mobile Plummets, iPhone Stagnant (PC World)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

PC World - The results are in from comScore for the most recent quarter for smartphone usage in the United States. With smartphone use up 18 percent over the previous quarter, topping 42 million users, Google’s Android mobile operating system stands out as the dominant winner for this quarter.

Panasonic Sets the 3D HDTV Bar At Best Buy (PC World)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

PC World - A scrum of reporters pressed against Brad and Ashley as they shuffled up to the counter at a Best Buy store in Manhattan. Cameras flashed and elbows flew. Was it the end of Brangelina? Some new reality show?