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Infamous hacker accused of masterminding global scheme
An Israeli national granted bail last week on charges related to a $1.8-million theft from a Calgary financial institution is now being fingered as the brains behind a multimillion-dollar worldwide computer-hacking ring.
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London lands Microsoft research office
London will be among the recipients of Microsoft's new European research centres. The city is one of three selected by Microsoft to house the new research offices, which will focus on improving Microsoft's search technology.
Infomatics |
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World's Biggest Computing Grid Launched
The world's largest computing grid is ready to tackle mankind's biggest data challenge from the earth's most powerful accelerator. The Worldwide LHC Computing Grid combines the power of more than 140 computer centers from 33 countries to analyze and manage more than 15 million gigabytes of LHC data every year.
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Microsoft grants XP another stay
Microsoft is planning to further extend the retail life of Windows XP. The company said that it will be adding another six months to the time in which vendors will be allowed to offer the legacy operating system as an option with new systems.
Infomatics |
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False report of Apple chief Steve Jobs 'suffering heart attack' sparks drop in share price
An internet contributer sparked panic in the City this morning after he posted a false claim that Apple chief executive Steve Jobs had suffered a heart attack.
Daily Mail |
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Google puts off Yahoo deal
Iain Thomson in San Francisco, Google has said that is putting its planned advertising deal with Yahoo on hold to allow more time for the competition aspects to be studied by regulators....
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DRAM makers face tougher challenges: iSuppli
DRAM suppliers face tougher challenges in servicing debts and financing capital expenditure as banks become more cash-strapped under the global credit crunch, research firm iSuppli said.
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Weston Publix sued over flasher in frozen foods
Two years after Chad Srogi flashed two young girls at the Weston Publix where he worked, his victims are fighting back -- in court.
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New law targets online harassment
State legislation in response to a Danville girl whose photo and phone number were posted on an online personal ad without her permission now makes such acts a crime. There were already laws preventing direct harassment through electronic devices, but what the new legislation covers is someone who instigates a third party who may unknowingly participate in such acts, according to the office of ...
Contra Costa Times |
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Weston Publix sued over
flasher in frozen foods Two years after Chad Srogi flashed two young girls at the Weston Publix where he worked, his victims are fighting back -- in court.
Miami Herald |
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Apple Loses Bid to Dismiss iPhone Monopoly Suit
Class action suit against Apple and AT&T Mobility will continue.
InternetNews.com |
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New law targets online harassment
State legislation in response to a Danville girl whose photo and phone number were posted on an online personal ad without her permission now makes such acts a crime. There were already laws preventing direct harassment through electronic devices, but what the new legislation covers is someone who instigates a third party who may unknowingly participate in such acts, according to the office of ...
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CERN unveils network linking 7,000 scientists
Wide Web, on Friday unveiled a new computer network allowing thousands of scientists around the world to crunch data on its huge experiments.
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Google releases Chrome 0.3.154
If you are interested in living on the bleeding edge, and always using Google's latest and greatest browser version (the "even more beta" one), you can turn on what is called the "Dev Channel". To use the Dev Channel, download the switcher from here. Run the application that you find here, then choose the "dev" option. Keep in mind, this is pre-beta software that has potential to be unstable. ...
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Computer Program Helps Diagnose Breast Cancer
Diagnosing breast cancer is getting easier thanks to a new computer program. It essentially acts as a second set of eyes for doctors who have to make the diagnosis. The program spots cancer by searching for asymmetries and complications, must like a radiologist.
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Google, the Efficient Datacenter Company
The world's largest search company documents how it's able to squeeze considerable energy savings out of its many datacenters.
InternetNews.com |
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9:23 p.m.: Tonight's H.S. football scores
More scores will be posted as soon as they become available. For more on tonight's games, read Saturday's print or online editions of The Herald Bulletin.
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Google and Yahoo Delay Ad Deal for Antitrust Review
The delay of the search advertising partnership would give the Justice Department more time to investigate its antitrust implications.
New York Times |
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Will You Be My Virtual Friend?
Big-firm associates: It is time to network! Get linked in, put your face in the book and spend time in my space. Internet social networking is the new virtual cocktail party -- but without the uncomfortable shoes, stiff drinks and awkward silences. Best of all, you can come and go as you please without hailing a cab! Humor columnist The Snark has a few tips to maximize your experience and to ...
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Google agrees to brief delay of Yahoo ad deal
WASHINGTON - Google Inc. agreed to delay the start of a Web advertising partnership with rival Yahoo Inc., giving US antitrust regulators more time to review the deal.
GMA News |
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Where Are All the Female Law Bloggers?
It seems true that the majority of high-profile legal blogs, whether in academia or the practice of law, are helmed by men. So what's behind this apparent disparity? Three theories are in circulation. It's difficult to judge their merit empirically, but they're worth exploring.
Law.com |
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Hack and tell: Teen hacker Mafiaboy writes memoir
Michael Calce, aka "Mafiaboy," who shut down major Web sites in 2000, has written a tell-all book that is due out next week.
CNET |
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News: Fring becomes first official free VoIP app for iPhone, iPod touch
Fringland Ltd. has launched its new iPhone and iPod touch application fring, the first app with support for free Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony to become available on the App Store. The application offers support for both voice and text communications and a number of different services, including fring, Skype, MSN, Google Talk, AIM, Yahoo!, Twitter, and ICQ. Due to restrictions placed on VoIP ...
iLounge |
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London lands Microsoft research office
London will be among the recipients of Microsoft's new European research centres.
VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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Microsoft grants XP another stay
Microsoft is planning to further extend the retail life of Windows XP.
VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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