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Sophos: cell phone virus claims are 'bonkers': Sophos: Cell phone virus claims are 'bonkers'Bonk, bonk, bonk!heheheIf not a virus then explain this...I am a Cingular customer and own a Motorola v551. My June bill had 20 pages of "data transfer" charges which were dial out in the middle of the night at approximately 30 minute intervals....; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, INTERNET, Sophos Plc., cell phone, cell phone virus, Cingular Wireless, phone; Discussion threads 2005-09-23
cell phone virus tries leaping to PCs: Cell phone virus tries leaping to PCsAbout time!Everything else takes down PeeCees.Now for one that jumps to iPodsa new worm in the apple.A few well advertisedwell placed, TV and Radio broadcast executions would go a long way in helping with this problem.I wish they would specify "Windows PCs"Because this isn't...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Desktops, SECURITY, cell phone, virus, Symbian Inc., Apple Macintosh, phone, operating system, Linux, PC, Microsoft Windows, cell phone virus; Discussion threads 2005-09-22
Expert: cell phone virus threat is overblown: Expert: Cell phone virus threat is overblownExpert: Cell phone virus threat is overblownYeah...Until Windows based phones become more popular..(Sorry, Loverock.. I pulled a MS on ya and stole your technique); Tags: Cell phone virus threat, cell phone virus, cell phone; Discussion threads 2005-05-06

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Nvidia chip with Java allows 3D modeling on cell phones: At the JavaOne Conference in San Francisco, Ken Russell and Sven Gothel of Sun Microsystems explain how the Nvidia APX2500 chip allows developers to write Java apps on a desktop and run them directly to cell phones. Users will be able to play games and navigate cities in 3D using...; Tags: 3D, Phone, 3D Modeling, NVidia Corp., Cell Phone, Chip, Programming Languages, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, JavaOne, Nvidia, cell phones, Java Application, Middleware, Enterprise Software; Videos 2008-05-12
On polite police: The Register is reporting on a pilot program in the UK under which police officers will have video cameras sticking out of their helmets. The goal is to encourage good behavior on the part of suspects (and, I suppose, on the part of police officers). So What?...; Tags: Camera, Register, Ed Gottsman; Blog posts 2008-05-12

Is Cisco vulnerable to open source?: A few years ago Cisco accidentally put some open source code in one of its Linksys routers. It released the code, then quickly brought out a new, closed source version. The point is that while Cisco is a good corporate citizen it is not a friend of...; Tags: Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Vyatta, Open Source, Networking, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-12
PanelDaemon GPL (msi): PanelDaemon is a free Web based Microsoft Windows Service Applications manager. It is designed to run under IIS. It can be used in conjunction with FireDaemon. PanelDaemon allows you to view, start, stop, and edit Windows services via your browser or mobile phone. PanelDaemon features simple installation and configuration. You...; Tags: Remote Desktop, Service, Sublime Solutions, PanelDaemon, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Is the time right for iPhones in Ed Tech?: A growing number of kids in our school have iPhones, or at least iPod touch models. They're everywhere at WPI, where I'm finishing up my masters. Most students aren't using them for much in the way of academics, but as I increasingly use my own phone (a mere...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Phone, Google Docs, Smart Phones, Free Trade, Construction, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Finance, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-05-11
Mowser purchased by dotMobi; is there a need for a .mobi domain?: Mowser purchased by dotMobi; is there a need for a .mobi domain?.mobi is UsefulI like developed .mobi sites, and have a blog and showcase of .mobi sites at http://mobienthusiast.mobi. It's true that there are many mobile optimized .com sites, but I like the simplicity of being able to type in...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, DotMobi, mobi site, mobi, mobile, mobi domain, dotMobi, Visit BofA.mobi, domain; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphere: Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphereLots of profit......jobs and innovation in jeopardy? Too bad we didn't jeopardize Sub-Prime lending when we had a chance. Same kind of profit potential here for the telcos IMO.Drop ComcastThere are lots of ISP's out there.AT&T Yahoo comes to mind.Could Comcast's big usership...; Tags: INTERNET, Broadband Internet, Comcast Corp., Comcast-charged atmosphere, Net Neutrality, net neutrality bill; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Nokia kicks off strategy to focus more attention on the U.S. wireless market: I have been enjoying the recent posts on the Nokia Conversations site and a couple that I found particularly interesting was the post about Nokia's changes in the USA and the interview with the N96 and N78 creators. One is directly applicable to U.S. users of Nokia products, like myself,...; Tags: U.S., Strategy, Phone, Device, Nokia Corp., N96, Telecom & Utilities, Smart Phones, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-09
If you want to sell a startup, plan a shutdown: Almost a month ago, Mowser founder Russell Beattie was lamenting his debts and telling folks his creation was disappearing. He also questioned the idea of the mobile Web overall. Fast forward a bit and Beattie is announcing the sale of Mowser to dotMobi. Go figure. ...; Tags: Web, Phone, Mobile, Web Browser, Russell Beattie, Advertising & Promotion, Channel Management, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Africans tie mobile data to health care improvements: Bridging the digital divide is the key to improving Africa's health, according to organizers of a conference in Namibia this week. And the fastest way to do it is through mobile links. Speakers at the IST-Africa conference in Windhoek said e-health services are key...; Tags: Mobile, Health Care, E-health, Advertising & Promotion, Vertical Industries, Healthcare, Benefits, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-09
News to know: Office 2007 SP1; Microsoft security; KVM vs. Xen; AMD: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16 EIC podcast: SAP; JavaOne; AMD, Microhoo Larry Dignan: Microsoft previews three critical bulletins; two for Office Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft shares...; Tags: Security, Microsoft Office 2007, Xen, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Email To Background (exe): You just enter e-mail address to a one field form hit the button and get all the information you want including real address, phone number, age, real name, financial records, criminal, and government records. Only the best results. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Phone, Financial, Record, E-mail, Financial Accounting, Telecom & Utilities, Online Communications, Finance; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Zip Background (exe): Enter the ZIP code and the first letter of last name of the person you are searching. Immediately get any background information including full address and phone, full financial records history, and full personal government records. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Financial Accounting, Telecom & Utilities, Finance; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Samsung Glyde SCH-U940 (Verizon Wireless): Photo gallery:Samsung Glyde SCH-U940Ever since we first played with the Samsung F700 last year at CTIA, we've been waiting for it to come to America. And starting today, it finally has arrived on our shores--at least in a way. The new Samsung Glyde SCH-U940 for Verizon Wireless offers the same...; Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Cellular phones, Verizon Wireless, touch sensitivity, Glyde, Samsung F700, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., touch screen, Samsung Glyde SCH-U940, LG Electronics Inc., display, handset; Product reviews 2008-05-08
ShoZu adds Twitter, Seesmic, Photobucket, and 5 more destinations: One of the first applications I load up on my camera-enabled mobile phones is ShoZu because it allows me to post photos and videos I capture to a number of websites and services. ShoZu just announced that they have added eight new destinations to their mobile client. ...; Tags: Destination, Photobucket, Twitter, ShoZu, Camera Phones, Advertising & Promotion, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthless: Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthlessSomething is worth exactllywhat someone else is willing to pay for it.Couldn't be because they stink?Their revenue shortfall and lack of growth could just as likely be traced to their notorious right wing bias. As the neocons fall...; Tags: MySpace, social media, advertiser, social networking, advertisement; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
Delaying a PC revolution in cell diagnosis: Delaying a PC revolution in cell diagnosisDelaying a PC revolution in cell diagnosisSounds like a great device, but like noted in the article the FDA takes forever in approving things.It's what they're approving...I don't think they should have to approve every implementation of every old test done on the new...; Tags: Desktops, cell diagnosis, PC Revolution, PC; Discussion threads 2008-05-08