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Microsoft, users say Google security researcher put Windows customers at risk
Microsoft accused a Google security researcher of putting Windows customers at risk of "broad attacks" by publishing code that exploits a zero-day vulnerability. Read More


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What's in a smartphone processor? Increasingly a lot
Over the past few years, many processor chips have moved far beyond the traditional functions of plain old central processing units (CPUs) and are now responsible for a wide array of functions including power saving, system memory and video processing. Read More

6 strange ways to earn a living online
Who needs a part-time job when you can get paid for seeking out smut, selling your hair, or sending text messages? Read More

Google needs to search under "wrong"
It seems Google can't do much of anything without riling some government somewhere in the world. The latest flap comes from an investigation launched by the Australians. This is a follow-on to an investigation started by the Germans in which "Google acknowledged that it had mistakenly collected fragments of data over public Wi-Fi networks in more than 30 countries while taking pictures of neighborhoods for the Street View feature." Read More


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FTC bombs massive robocall operation
The Federal Trade Commission today had a federal court in Chicago halt a major telemarketing operation that made at least 370 million calls illegal phone calls pitching worthless extended auto warranties and credit card interest rate-reduction programs. Read More

Steve Job's WWDC Wi-Fi Meltdown - A Little Perspective (and a Webinar)
It's always fun to watch Steve Jobs' announcements at Apple events. I'm a big fan of his (and always have been), despite what I consider to be a few questionable business practices, and I'm also a big fan of Apple's products. But the at least slightly-embarrassing Wi-Fi failure during a key demo gives all of us - not just Steve - pause to think about what we might be able to do to avoid such problems. Read More

North Korea: Where There is No Internet
Video: IDGNS reporter Martyn Williams travels to South Korea to find out the lengths North Koreans need to go to when there is no Internet. Read More


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iPhone 4 Glass Housing Put To The Test
Just how strong is the new glass housing on the upcoming Apple iPhone 4? You might want to hold your iPhone 4 tight, as it turns out just a few drops on a flat surface can cause the special glass housing to shatter to pieces. Read More

Report: Apple's iAd could face antitrust investigation
U.S. regulators are planning to investigate whether Apple is shutting out third parties such as Google and Microsoft in advertising the iPhone and iPad, according to a report published by the Financial Times on Thursday. Read More

BP oil spill disaster data available online from US Dept. of Energy
The US Department of Energy this week opened an online portal where the public can get all the technical details it can stomach about the BP oil disaster in the Gulf. The DOE site offers online access to schematics, pressure tests, diagnostic results and other data about the malfunctioning blowout preventer. Read More



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