Report: 50M tablets to sell in 2014
Global tablet market set to move 50 million units in 2014, spelling opportunity for component manufacturers, predicts analyst firm.
Cellular networks breach not easily executed 'live'
Singapore telcos and market players, with support from GSM Association, say recent vulnerabilities found in GSM and 3G algorithms hard to execute.
PayPal suspends service in India
Halt temporary while company in discussion with partners and stakeholders to address service issues, says e-payment service provider.
Oracle releases out-of-band patch for server hole
Business software maker has taken the unusual step of releasing an out-of-band patch for a critical WebLogic Server vulnerability.
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Authors Guild: We don't want to be like RIAA
Google's settlement with authors and publishers was agreed to by plaintiffs because they thought a legal victory would not necessarily end copyright infringement.
Find more stories in: Digital rights management (DRM), Regulations, Federal Government, Google Inc., U.S. Department Of Justice, Copyright Protection, RIAA, Settlement, Napster Inc., Judge
Facebook takes over display ads from Microsoft
In a blog posting, Microsoft says it will expand its search ad partnership with Facebook, but notes that it has lost the rest of the display ad business it had with the social network.
Find more stories in: Internet advertising, Mobile advertising, Facebook, advertising strategy, Internet Search Advertising, advertisement, Microsoft Corp., Internet search, Search Result, strategy
Intel updates vPro enterprise chips
The company's latest chipset is based on its Core i-series processor, and gives enhanced PC remote-control capabilities to IT support workers.
Find more stories in: Processors, Remote management, Anti-theft, network chip, Intel Corp., Intel vPro, Chip, processor, keyboard, chipset
Phishing scam spurs EC into security revamp
The European Commission will update cybersecurity guidelines after a phishing attack on emissions trading registries saw 2.6 million euros lost to fraudsters
Find more stories in: Spam and phishing, Regulations, Phishing, German company, environment agency, Commission, Security, Cybersecurity, Czech Republic, Carbon Emission
Apotheker resigns as SAP's chief executive
The business software maker announces the resignation, effective immediately, and the appointment of co-CEOs to replace Apotheker.
Find more stories in: Earning reports/forecasts, Analyst reports, Apotheker, SAP AG, Leo Apotheker, leadership team, CEO, software, Sales, business software company
Wireless power industry needs united front
With separate camps pushing different wireless power transmission technology and projects, tech advocate calls for more cooperation to proliferate use.
Find more stories in: Power supplies, surge suppression, Mobile platforms/communications, Development/design, Induction, Palm Inc., Duracell, WPC, WiTricity, Device, Wireless
Barriers remain for bug bounty bait
Google latest addition to tech vendors offering security researchers monetary rewards for vulnerabilities uncovered, but rest of industry not likely to follow suit.
Find more stories in: Security applications/tools, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Google Inc., Security, Web Browser, Vulnerability, software, Compensation, Mozilla Corp.
Mozilla yanks infected add-ons, warns users
Two Firefox add-ons, Sothink Web Video Downloader 4.0 and all versions of Master Filer, were found to contain Trojan horse code aimed at Windows users.
Find more stories in: Web browsers, PC security, Data security, Security, Computer, Video, AMD Athlon, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox, security application
BlackBerry has spyware risk too
Veracode researcher demonstrates spyware that allows someone to steal stranger's contact list, read text messages in real time, and track location of phone.
Find more stories in: Mobile, Policy and management, BlackBerry, RIM BlackBerry, Security, App, Smart Phone, Phone, mobile, GPS
DOJ not pleased with latest Google Book agreement
U.S. Justice Department says amended settlement didn't adequately address antitrust issues that give Google competitive advantages in the digital marketplace.
Find more stories in: Content management, Copyright, Rights Holder, electronic book sale, Google Inc., U.S. Department Of Justice, Internet search, Sales, Class Action, agency
Microsoft to patch 26 holes in Windows, Office
Patch Tuesday next week will address critical holes in Windows and Office, but not a recent hole in Internet Explorer.
Find more stories in: Network security, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office, Security, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Office 2004
Ex-Microsoft VP says Redmond a 'clumsy' innovator
In a New York Times op-ed piece, former Tablet PC team member Dick Brass laments the fact that people are turning to Apple, Amazon and Google to find the next big thing.
Find more stories in: Business Strategies & Functions, tablet computer, Worker, Tablet, Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud Computing, VP, Redmond
Report: Google, NSA talk defense partnership
The electronic surveillance agency is finalizing an agreement to help the search giant ward off cyberattacks like the ones that originated in China, according to a Washington Post report.
Find more stories in: Data security, PC security, Security, Network security, Hacking, Business security, Hillary Clinton, Surveillance Organization, Google Inc., U.S.
Sci-fi writers' group vaporizes Amazon links
After e-books from publisher Macmillan were pulled from Amazon in a publishing dispute, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America is protesting by pulling Amazon links from its Web site.
Find more stories in: Web sites, Web 2.0, E-commerce, Sci-fi Writer, e-book sale, e-book pricing, Macmillan, Amazon.com Inc., E-book, Web sites
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