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Nvidia's Mobile Chips Could Get Transmeta Technology
Nvidia may put Transmeta power-saving technology in products for mobile phones and laptops.
Now at Black Hat: a Lawyer to Vet Your Hacking
The EFF has launched a new free consulting service for security researchers at Black Hat.
Developers to Apple: Be More Transparent on App Standards
Wondering what goes into the process of determining what iPhone applications make the grade for Apple's App Store? You're not...
Apple Can 'Kill' iPhone Apps Remotely, Or Can It?
Apple "kill switch" found in iPhone 2.0 OS causes stir as developers ponder why it's there.
Cloud Computing: Is Midori Sour or Sweet?
A future Microsoft operating system may be entirely Web-based. Here are the pros and cons of Midori and the "cloud computing" concept.
Malicious Hackers Use Facebook Wall for Malware Attack
Malicious hackers are trying to dupe Facebook users into downloading malware via deceptive Wall posts.
IBM Exec on Linux Apps: 'I'm Tired of Waiting'
Open-source software may not make major inroads into industry-specific enterprise applications, an IBM open-source guru said.
End of Windows, Gas Crisis Scams, Laptop Seizures
Readers discuss Microsoft's cloud computing project, possible gas crisis scams, and laptop search and seizure policies.
E-Passports Can Be Cloned in Minutes, Claims Researcher
Dutch researchers claim to have been able to fake microchipped UK passports. Process is cheap and takes minutes.
The ICal Challenge
Woody Allen famously quipped that 80 percent of success is showing up. If your life is ruled by appointments, then you need a...
DHS: Networking Security Worth the Money
The director of DHS' National Cybersecurity Center says the federal government will adopt DNSSEC, eventually.
Lenovo Posts Income Gains on Strong Laptop Sales
Lenovo reports double-digit percentage increases in sales and net income for its most recent quarter.
August Patch Tuesday: 7 Critical Patches Promised
August will be a big month for Microsoft security patches, as the company plans to release 12 updates, seven of them critical...
Sun Close to Releasing XVM Server
Sun has started an early access program for its xVM Server hypervisor.
Send Clickable Links in Mail's Subject Field
Today's hint would probably fall into the "did you know?" category--if we had such a category. Consider it a tidbit, a morsel...
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