Apple developers go crazy for iPhone
Iain Thomson, vnunet.com,
Thursday 13 March 2008 at 00:00:00
100,000 SDK downloads in four days
Apple claims that over 100,000 developers have downloaded the iPhone
software development kit (SDK) in just four days. Apple said originally that it
would not issue an SDK for the iPhone as it wanted to keep new software
development in-house. But after a wave of protests […]
Digital universe continues to expand
Ian Williams, vnunet.com,
Thursday 13 March 2008 at 00:00:00
1.8 zettabytes by 2011
The amount of digital information being generated about people has surpassed
the amount they create themselves, according to IDC. A report from the analyst
firm produced for storage firm EMC measured the vast amounts and diverse types
of digital information created and copied in the world today. The […]
AMD trims down business graphics cards
Shaun Nichols in California, vnunet.com, Thursday 13 March 2008 at
00:00:00
2D cards target low-power, multi-screen setups
AMD is launching a series of enterprise graphics cards which are not built
for high-end 3D rendering or video editing work. The FireMV 2260 cards are
low-power 2D graphics accelerators designed to consume minimum amounts of
energy and generate little heat while still supporting […]
Semiconductor assembly and test market soars
Robert Jaques, vnunet.com,
Thursday 13 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Worldwide revenue up 7.4 per cent at $20.6bn last year
The worldwide market for semiconductor assembly and test services (Sats)
grew for the sixth consecutive year in 2007, according to Gartner. The analyst
firm estimates that worldwide revenue was up 7.4 per cent at $20.6bn last year.
For the sixth year in […]
Hulu video site takes to the floor
Shaun Nichols in California, vnunet.com, Thursday 13 March 2008 at
00:00:00
Ad-supported TV show and movie site backed by NBC and News Corp
Hulu, the video site backed by NBC and News Corp, officially opened to the
public on Wednesday following a closed beta testing period which began in
October. Hulu will allow users to view clips and full-length episodes […]
IBM beefs up ID management with Encentuate
Robert Jaques, vnunet.com,
Thursday 13 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Financial details of acquisition not disclosed
IBM has announced the acquisition of Encentuate, a privately held provider
of identity and access management software. Encentuate offers enterprise single
sign-on technologies and integration of strong authentication. IBM will
integrate the firm into its Tivoli division. “IBM has made a strategic decision
to acquire Encentuate because […]
Microsoft buys virtualisation firm Kidaro
Shaun Nichols in Claifornia, vnunet.com, Thursday 13 March 2008 at
00:00:00
Redmond spends a rumoured $100m on the acquisition
Microsoft has agreed to acquire virtualisation firm Kidaro for an
undisclosed sum. Kidaro specialises in tools which allow administrators to
manage virtualised systems. Microsoft hopes that the purchase will allow for
better management and performance of virtualised PCs on Windows software. The
software […]
Google Gears up for mobile apps
Ian Williams, vnunet.com,
Thursday 13 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Browser plug-in lets users work on and offline
Google has released the first mobile version of its Google Gears web browser
plug-in which enables the use of rich mobile applications online and offline.
Google Gears enables offline access to web applications by allowing them to
cache data on the device through a […]
Ashampoo Burning Studio 6.6
Chris Wiles, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Complete & free disc burning suite
Browse what’s on offer in the latest disc mastering tools and it’s easy to
get lost. Internet telephony, desktop publishing, music creation and video
editing are all very useful in themselves, but can get in the way if all you
want to do is burn a […]
Inno Setup 5.2.3
Chris Wiles, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Create your own professional installer
Many of us need to create a self-extracting archive from time to time, so we
can distribute files across the internet or from a DVD/CD. The most obvious
choice would be something like WinZip Self-Extractor or Stuffit Deluxe, tools
that enable you to select some files and […]
VXL pitches £99 thin client
Clement James, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Itona TC23 touted as PC desktop replacement
UK-based thin client manufacturer VXL Instruments is making an assault on
the corporate desktop market with the release of a £99 machine. The Itona
TC23 desktop computer is designed solely for use on corporate networks. The
thin client device runs Linux or Windows CE as […]
Review : Easy branch office storage consolidation
Dave Bailey, IT Week,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
EMC’s AX4 array delivers flexible networked storage to mid-sized firms
and branch offices
Launched in January, EMC’s Clariion AX4 storage system is aimed at small and
medium-sized business and enterprise branch office IT managers who want to
rationalise their storage infrastructures and set up an easily manageable
storage system for archiving and […]
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 1.39
Chris Wiles, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Protect from malicious software
Security must be becoming an important issue for Microsoft, as this is the
second release in almost as many days, coming hot on the heels of its
AntiSpyware software. Download this small tool and your PC will be scanned and
checked for malicious software. Should any be found […]
NovaPDF Pro 5.4.255
Chris Wiles, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Create your own PDF documents
This is the software publisher’s description. novaPDF is a PDF creator for
Windows that allows you to easily create professional quality documents in
industry-standard PDF file format. Using novaPDF, everyone from novice users to
professionals, can instantly create high-quality searchable PDF files, by
simply selecting the “Print” command […]
Data centre chiefs dismiss green ‘hype’
Robert Jaques, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Management unconvinced by vendors’ environmental claims
Green initiatives are gaining traction in enterprises, but data centre
managers do not trust the environmental claims that vendors attach to products
and services. A survey by the Aperture Research Institute (ARI) of more than
100 data centre professionals has shown that, although 70 per cent […]
Google warns of DoubleClick job cuts
Shaun Nichols in California, vnunet.com, Wednesday 12 March 2008 at
00:00:00
Swallowing acquisition will involve layoffs, says Schmidt
The conclusion of Google’s $3.1bn acquisition of DoubleClick may have an
unwanted backlash on employees. Google chief executive Eric Schmidt warned in a
blog posting that the deal is likely to lead to staff cuts. “As with most
mergers, there may be reductions […]
iCash 4.2.2
Chris Wiles, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Manage your personal finances
This is the software publisher’s description. iCash is a software intended
to control your personal finances, keeping track of incomes, expenses, credits,
debts and Banks transactions for you. As simple as creating the accounts you
need and move money between them! You don’t even need to know about […]
HP agrees settlement with Maxicom PC
Shaun Nichols in California, vnunet.com, Wednesday 12 March 2008 at
00:00:00
Assault on ‘grey-market’ sales channels continues
HP has reached a settlement with Maxicom PC in a case involving the unlawful
grey-market sale of HP hardware. HP had claimed that Maxicom had lied about the
equipment being resold to specific customers in order to receive discounts on
the hardware. Terms of […]
Gizmo Project 4.0.1.344
Chris Wiles, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Use your computer to make free phone calls
This is the software publisher’s description. Gizmo Project uses your
internet connection (broadband or dial-up) to make calls to other computers.
With the click of a mouse, you’re connected to friends, family and colleagues
anywhere on earth. It’s just that simple. For as long […]
Identity 2.0 products gaining ground
Clement James, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
New technologies lead the way in ID management
Identity 2.0 technologies are leading the way in identity management,
according to research from industry analysts. Analyst group Kuppinger Cole and
Partner analysed the 10 predominant topics and trends in identity management in
2008. Identity 2.0 continues to receive the support and influence of […]
Download Accelerator Plus 8.6.4.8 Beta
Gordon Laing, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Give your downloads a kick start
Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) is a download manager that also claims to
increase download speeds by up to 300 per cent. DAP performs this trick by
locating the most responsive server using a proximity test, and by splitting
the file(s) into several segments and accessing them […]
IT employment surges in the US
Robert Jaques, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Sector bucks ‘dismal’ overall job market
IT employment in the US surged in February despite the “dismal” overall job
market, experts report. The National Association of Computer Consultant
Businesses (NACCB), which tracks IT employment on a monthly basis, said that IT
jobs grew by more than 40,000 last month. On a year-over-year […]
Corporates eye green networking kit
Robert Jaques, vnunet.com,
Wednesday 12 March 2008 at 00:00:00
Increasing environmental awareness influencing purchasing
decisions
The popularity of networking kit that minimises its environmental impact is
set to soar, experts predict. Power consumption and other ‘green’ issues are
fast becoming the IT industry’s biggest challenge, reports In-Stat. This focus
will broaden to all types of IT equipment, and settle on one of […]
Office fixes dominate Microsoft update
Shaun Nichols in California, vnunet.com, Wednesday 12 March 2008 at
00:00:00
Patch Tuesday turns into a busy day at the Office
Fixes for Microsoft’s Office productivity suite dominated this month’s Patch
Tuesday release. The four bulletins in yesterday’s Security Update addressed 12
vulnerabilities in the popular software. Each of the bulletins fix
vulnerabilities which could allow an attacker to remotely execute […]
Review: Logitech Harmony One peripheral
Will Stapley, Computeract!ve, Wednesday 12 March
2008 at 00:00:00
Control your home entertainment kit with a single remote
If your lounge is home to more entertainment equipment than just a TV and
DVD player, it’s likely you also have a bunch of remote controls cluttering up
the coffee table. There are plenty of cheap universal remotes available, but
Logitech’s Harmony devices […]
Report: EA goes hostile for Take-Two
Electronic Arts plans to make a $26-per-share tender offer for all outstanding shares of game publisher Take-Two, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Google testing service to let publishers manage ads
New Ad Manager service serves up ads for free and lets publishers manage their ad sales.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 lands at AT&T
AT&T adds the Wi-Fi-enabled RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to its lineup of smartphones.
A glimpse inside Google’s secret sauce
Google engineer reveals internal applications that Googlers use to collaborate on projects.
Despite timing, real estate sites thrive
Video: Despite timing, real estate sites thrive. You’d think the timing couldn’t be worse. But despite the softening real estate market and record foreclosure rates, online real estate search sites continue to pop up and thrive. CNET News.com’s Kara Tsuboi explores the sites Trulia and Roost and explains why consumers are seeking out these online […]
Meet Spitzer’s ‘Kristen’ on MySpace
It’s probably a safe bet that you won’t find Eliot Spitzer listed among the friends of the alleged prostitute in the sex scandal.
Navigating out of Facebook’s awkward adolescence
O’Reilly offers conclusions on why some Facebook applications thrive and why most fail.
Go Daddy shuts down police-rating Web site
Go Daddy says site was using up too much bandwidth, but site owner disputes that and says the site was censored after police officers complained.
Free-software lawyers: Don’t trust Microsoft’s Open XML patent pledge
Company’s Open Specification Promise (OSP), designed to prevent patent problems for third parties, provides “no assurances” to GPL developers, says Software Freedom Law Center.
Democrats: Classified documents show telecoms don’t deserve immunity
New congressional report says classified documents and testimony about the NSA’s warrantless wiretapping program reinforce suspicions that the Bush administration acted illegally.
Will YouTube become the Akamai of video?
The decision to promote “YouTube everywhere” is a beaut of a move and it could turn out to be a game-changer in the video-sharing site’s history.
Next New Networks draws $15 million to build video empire
The online TV site has raised money from Goldman Sachs and Velocity Interactive Group, bringing its total funding to $23 million.
N.Y. governor resignation puts pressure on media Web sites
News sites covering the resignation of New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer were hit with an onslaught of traffic, but the levels were less than earlier in the week when the scandal first broke.
Kind of Blue: Acer launches new line of Blue-branded 16- and 18-inch laptops
Acer is leading the charge in the industry’s move toward these new screen sizes with two new multimedia-oriented consumer laptops, the 16-inch Acer Aspire 6920 and the 18.4-inch Acer Aspire 8920.
Podcast: YouTube makes its case for developers
YouTube gets game; Gates tells Congress to raise the limit on H-1Bs; and Tim Berners-Lee’s latest vision for a semantic Web.
News.com Extra: The latest in Terminator defense
Also: Teleportation ‘not impossible’. See what people are saying on News.com Extra.
Online protest rallies free-speech supporters around the globe
Reporters Without Borders declares Wednesday as the first Online Free Expression Day. CNET Blog Network contributor Josh Wolf checks in on the demonstration.
Disney won’t try to buy AOL, CEO says
Disney CEO says it’s looking at possible acquisitions, but that AOL is not on its must-buy list.
Irish digital rights group criticizes top music labels
The group says ISPs are not responsible for copyright violations committed by users.
Oil demand stays relatively flat, despite rising prices
The price of oil is rising, but demand continues to plug along.
American Airlines and Virgin America promise in-flight broadband
American Airlines and Virgin America will be offering in-flight broadband on certain routes starting this spring.
Report: EA goes hostile for Take-Two
Electronic Arts plans to make a $26-per-share tender offer for all outstanding shares of game publisher Take-Two, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Google testing service to let publishers manage ads
New Ad Manager service serves up ads for free and lets publishers manage their ad sales.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 lands at AT&T
AT&T adds the Wi-Fi-enabled RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to its lineup of smartphones.
A glimpse inside Google’s secret sauce
Google engineer reveals internal applications that Googlers use to collaborate on projects.
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