Microsoft Releases Windows 7 OS to PC Makers

July 23, 2009

World’s biggest software manufacturer Microsoft Corp. has released on Thursday the latest version of its Windows Operating System to computer manufacturers worldwide to allow a two month adjustment period before its official debut on October 22. In a statement posted in the official website of the company, Microsoft Windows 7 Team Leader Brandon LeBlanc said [...]

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Yahoo Microsoft Deal Expected Next Week

July 19, 2009

Computer giant Microsoft Corp and Internet firm Yahoo Inc are finally set to ink the long-awaited advertising agreement by next week, according to news reports. The search and online advertising deal between the two giants were delayed following a failed bid by Microsoft to buy Yahoo in 2008. A regulatory restriction imposed on Yahoo to [...]

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Sprint Nextel Smartphones Will Have Wi-Fi Access

July 14, 2009

US telecommunication giant Sprint Nextel on Monday asked its Smartphone manufacturers to include Wi-Fi connectivity options and the latest version of BlackBerry Tour, which is set to be released in 2010. In a statement, Sprint director of business product marketing Jeff Clemow said that the move was part of the company’s continues development to give [...]

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Google sued over Rosetta Stone Trademark

July 12, 2009

One of the world’s biggest language-learning software makers has filed a lawsuit against Internet giant Google for “illegally” allowing its trademark to serve as keywords in the company’s advertising search engine program called AdWords. In a statement, Rosetta Stone said that Google, through its AdWords program, allegedly used its name and other trademarks as keywords [...]

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Even Michael Jackson’s Death Was Not Spared by Cyber Attacks

July 12, 2009

Several anti-virus software companies all over the world have reported a massive cyber attacks on websites containing links to Michael Jackson and his death. Government experts believe that it is the same kind of malwares used to infiltrate the US and South Korean government websites. Reports said anti-virus software companies immediately traced links related to [...]

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White House, Pentagon, NY Stock Exchange among Targets of Latest Cyber Attack

July 8, 2009

White House Spokesperson Nick Shapiro on Thursday revealed that the president’s official residence was among those targeted by a powerful sweeping cyber attack, which reportedly overwhelmed security features of major computer networks in the US and South Korea. The attack, which has lasted for days, have targeted other major computer networks including those of the [...]

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New Sony Ericsson Android Phone Leaked

July 7, 2009

Despite being labeled top secret, Photos of the new Sony Ericsson Android phone has leaked. However, company executives are keeping their mouth shut on the details and features of the said phone. Photos of the new SE android phone were earlier posted by Danish website. According to reports, the top-secret mobile phone was code-named Rachael. [...]

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US Gov’t Pushes for More Rigorous Cyber Crime Detection, Upholds Privacy

July 4, 2009

The US government is now pushing for a more rigorous cyber crime detection program to stop hackers from daily attack on its computers as it ensures citizens that their privacy will be upheld. Called the Einstein 3, the pioneering program under President Barack Obama administration was delayed due to plan restrictions and concerns over citizens’ [...]

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Struggling Sony Marks Walkman 30-year anniversary

July 2, 2009

Tokyo-based Sony Corp. remained on a down hill slope as it continues to struggle in winning back Walkman’s industry reputation. This, as the company celebrated the music player’s 30th year anniversary on Wednesday. According to Japanese media reports, Sony has lost some 98.8 billion yen or $1.02 billion in March, the ended of the company’s [...]

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South Korean “Spot the Spy” Game irks Liberal Groups

June 29, 2009

Liberal groups on Monday expressed concern over a South Korean flash video game called “Spot the Spy”, which reportedly asks gamers to “keep a close watch” on suspected spies and North Korean sympathizers. The spy game, hosted by the National Intelligence Service, was created to mark the Korean War anniversary. The game, which runs on [...]

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