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Black Hat: Social Networks Reveal, Betray, Help Users
InformationWeek, July 31, 2009 Researchers at security conference show how social networks can reveal more than users intend. 1 In 10 Internet Users Buys Virtual Goods InformationWeek, July 31, 2009 Nearly half of buyers report visiting virtual worlds; more than a quarter said they either own an iPhone or play social network games. Microsoft Takes Another Crack At Retail InformationWeek, July 30, 2009 The software giant's stores are expected to sell laptops, mobile devices, software, Zune media players, and the Xbox 360 gaming console. Russia Lags In Supercomputers, Medvedev Warns InformationWeek, July 30, 2009 It ranks 15th on the list of countries with the most powerful supercomputers, the Russian president noted, and 95 percent of the machines are manufactured in the U.S. Twitter A New Tool For British Civil Servants InformationWeek, July 29, 2009 The microblog service is seen as a way to update the public on news releases, YouTube videos, Flickr photos, and government actions during a crisis. Texting While Driving Is Deadliest Task InformationWeek, July 28, 2009 Study results suggest text messaging should be banned for all drivers says Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Amazon Kindle Flap Prompts Petition InformationWeek, July 28, 2009 The Free Software Foundation plans to ask Amazon to relinquish control of the content that customers load on their Kindle e-book readers. Security Worries Ratcheting Up; Spending Down InformationWeek, July 28, 2009 One in five IT managers expects to curtail investments in encryption, authentication, application security, and protection against DoS attacks this year, survey says. Twitter Launches Tools For Businesses InformationWeek, July 24, 2009 The micro-blogging service hopes that its search widget and user manual will help businesses use Twitter for marketing --- and boost its own revenue. Amazon Apologizes For Kindle Flap InformationWeek, July 24, 2009 CEO Jeff Bezos said removing copies of e-books from customers' Kindles was "stupid, thoughtless, and painfully out of line with our principles." Tiny Web Host Claims Big ICANN Registrars Block Domain Transfers InformationWeek, July 24, 2009 A Calif. Web hosting service claims large Internet domain name registrars are blocking customers from transferring domain names; the big guys say the supposed roadblocks are to prevent fraud. Privacy Tool Makes Internet Postings Vanish InformationWeek, July 23, 2009 The open source tool called Vanish encrypts any text that's entered into a browser and scatters it, in disappearing pieces, across a network. Apple Hints At Possible App Store Redesign InformationWeek, July 23, 2009 Developers whose iPhone apps aren't in the top tier are having a hard time getting them to stand out, and Apple appears to have noticed. Microsoft Pulling Plug On YouTube Rival Soapbox InformationWeek, July 22, 2009 In April, Microsoft sites were trailing in sixth place for online video, behind Viacom Digital, Yahoo, Hulu, Fox Interactive Media, and Google. Microsoft, Apple Sued Over Touchscreens InformationWeek, July 22, 2009 The suit, brought by Tsera, cites Apple's iPod Classic and Nano products, and Microsoft's Zune. Philips Electronics, LG Electronics and others are also named. Second Life Trains First Responders InformationWeek, July 21, 2009 The virtual world is being used by medical schools and other healthcare training programs to simulate medical emergencies so doctors and nurses can learn to make quick decisions. SAP To Buy Inventory Specialist For $91 Million InformationWeek, July 20, 2009 SAF is a Swiss company whose software helps retailers and wholesalers manage inventory and forecast demand across their supply chains. |
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