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FDA says no new labeling for nanotech products: FDA says no new labeling for nanotech productsI'm sorry for aiming at the messenger, butTwice today I've read articles on ZD and TR that sitesic other references. I know most people would consider it minor, and there are one or two who don't see the problem. Bloggers and...; Tags: Federal government, FDA, nanotech product, nanotechnology; Discussion threads 2007-07-26

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TechForward advocates the cause of temporary ownership: I have been MEANING to write about the Los Angeles-based start-up TechForward for weeks now, but felt like I didn't have enough time to write the truly thoughtful post that it deserved. Now, I'm forcing myself to get off my butt, strangely enough, because I'm having a moral dilemma over...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Electronics, TechForward, Lebovitz, Retail, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-04
Viacom vs YouTube exposes Google's data retention policy: Viacom vs YouTube exposes Google's data retention policyDon't trust GoogleGoogle has more information about more people, all over the world, than any government agency anywhere in the world. People worry about the Bush administration, but they should be worrying about Google.Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely.If you don't...; Tags: Absolute Power, Google Inc., Viacom Inc., YouTube Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?: Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?AVG Freeware Ain't So Free After All...Man, am I shocked that AVG is doing this. Of course I don't use the product but have made recommendations in the past to folks who could not afford to purchase good...; Tags: Scanners, Web browsers, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Badware, server log, AVG, AVG LinkScanner; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Apple caught neglecting iPhone security: Apple caught neglecting iPhone securityApple doesn't really care.I believe that Apple puts security of its products at the bottom of the list, with cool design at the top. All this stuff just proves me right, that sure they have a neat casing and a touch screen, but underneath it...; Tags: Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, security, iPhone security; Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Apple caught neglecting iPhone security: If you're waiting on iPhone 2 to standardize your business on the awesome new device (yeah, I'll be on line to buy one), you might want to pay attention to the conspicuous absence of iPhone security patches over the last four months. As WaPo's Brian Krebs reports,...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Krebs, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Apple Mac OS, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update: For years, Microsoft has occasionally updated its Windows Update client software automatically on systems that are configured to check for updates. This has been true even when Windows Update is set to simply check for (and optionally, download) updates but not to install them. That decision led...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Update, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Can Mozilla's security metrics project end the patch-counting nonsense?: Can Mozilla's security metrics project end the patch-counting nonsense?Can Mozilla's security metrics project end the patch-counting nonsense?I only had a quick look at the spreadsheet so I may be wrong. However it looks like this is bug counting exercise with a bit of 'how long were we exposed?' thrown in....; Tags: Patches, patch-counting nonsense, security metric, Mozilla Corp., nonsense, security; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
NoScript vs. Internet Explorer 8 Filters: NoScript vs. Internet Explorer 8 FiltersThink About End UsersI've tried, a couple of times, to use NoScript in my normal surfing, and it became unbearable quickly. Too many sites were disfunctional. MLB.com is a good example.It's one thing to make an add-in for technical users that they can tweak on...; Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Channel management, Microsoft Internet Explorer, NoScript, IE8, MLB; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail's CAPTCHA broken by spammers: Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail's CAPTCHA broken by spammersIt is impossible to manage...networks the size of Google with technology alone. It takes a real live person. Now we can expect more spam coming from these networks. Spam that will be harder to filter. If these companies can't manage their networks in...; Tags: Spam, E-mail providers, Yahoo! Inc., Google Gmail, CAPTCHA, spammer, MSN Hotmail; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Computer 'mystery outages' plague Australian Emergency Services: A series of four "mystery outages" have forced the Department of Emergency Services in Queensland, Australia to suspend rolling out a new, $6 million computer-aided dispatch system based on TriTech Software Systems' VisiCAD product. by Michael Krigsman; Tags: TriTech Software Systems, Outage, Computer, Manufacturing, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-07-03
YouTube vs. Viacom: Google's IP wins; Users lose: Updated: The latest battle in Google's ongoing court battle with Viacom over YouTube copyright infringement is a glass half full or half empty situation. In the half full department, Google scored a legal victory as a judge shot down Viacom requests for the search giant's search code and other critical...; Tags: Google Inc., YouTube Inc., IP, Video, Viacom Inc., Corporate Communications, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Michael Dell's a believer: Makes a $100 million statement: Michael Dell's a believer: Makes a $100 million statementDoes that make him...?Just wondering if that makes him the majority shareholder now? Or could that be his goal, to make sure he retains control over Dell as a rule because he may be considering stepping aside as CEO to pursue something...; Tags: Mortgages, Dell Computer Corp., Michael Dell, believer; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
LineRider releases a Silverlight 2 version: LineRider releases a Silverlight 2 versionWhy?[i]...I’m not sure why it was ported from Flash to Silverlight[/i]Maybe [b]this[/b] part gives us a clue?[b]...will notice a more consistent frame rate during playback with the new Silverlight version that will provide a faster, smoother ride regardless of what system or browser used[/b]The interesting...; Tags: Microsoft Silverlight, Linerider, Silverlight 2; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Notebook SSDs REDUCE battery life at 50x the cost: Tom's Hardware is reporting test results that show that costly notebook flash drives actually use MORE power than hard drives - shrinking battery life by up to an hour. How could this be? The test Testing 4 SSDs against a 7200 RPM 2.5" drive on a...; Tags: Disk, Battery, USB Flash Drive, Tom, Notebooks, Engineering, Flash Memory, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2008-07-02
AVADirect Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System: If you consider this upper midrange $3,220 AVADirect's Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System representative of the value and build quality available from this small custom builder, we can report that we were mostly happy with this PC, even if we found it loud and its gaming performance a bit...; Tags: Games, AVADirect Core 2 SLI DDR3 Gaming System; Product reviews 2008-07-02
Linksys WRT610N Wi-Fi router delivers dual bands, simultaneously: If you're the type who likes to wirelessly stream HD video from your PC to your TV, or if you live in a densely populated environment that's packed with interference in the 2.4GHz range, listen up. Linksys has unveiled a dual-band Draft N Wi-Fi...; Tags: Router, Network, Wi-Fi Router, Linksys Inc., Linksys WRT610N Wi-Fi Router, WRT610N, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Philips GoGear SA2825 (2GB): The GoGear SA2825 is one of Philips' most attractive and compact MP3 players. Available in only one color silver and one capacity (2GB), the GoGear SA2825 ($49) offers a healthy amount of features at an affordable price.DesignMeasuring 1.5 inches square and a slender 0.5 inch thick, the GoGear SA2825 is...; Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Philips Electronics N.V., GoGear SA2825; Product reviews 2008-07-02
Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile: Photo gallery:Logitech Pure-Fi MobileIf there's one thing Logitech does right, it's progress. The accessories company has been churning out iPod speakers for years, and its experience in this area shows in each new product. Rather than resting on its laurels, Logitech chugs forward with tweaks and improvements. Such is the...; Tags: Dead Center, backside, mobile, Logitech, speaker, Pure-Fi Mobile, Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile; Product reviews 2008-07-02
Antivirus vendor introducing virtual keyboard for secure Ebanking: Kaspersky's most recent product launch of the Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, is featuring a virtual keyboard "a secure pop-up that enables logins, passwords, bank card details and other important personal information to be entered safely to prevent the theft of confidential information" aiming to protect users from keyloggers, and consequently...; Tags: Bank, Antivirus, Virtual Keyboard, Malware, Kaspersky, Ebanking Malware, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-02