The US intelligence agency's WikiLeaks Task Force will assess the damage caused by the WikiLeaked cables
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2010
eWEEK Readers Want Tablets For Christmas
Tablets were the most popular gadget in our Christmas poll. Next up: your predictions for 2011
Oracle’s VirtualBox Opens For Heavier Workloads
Open sourced VirtualBox 4.0 features an easier-to-use interface and improved virtual appliance capabilities
Google eBooks Burned By Samsung Nexus S
The launch of Google eBooks was overshadowed by the Nexus S, but a quick test shows they do the trick, says Clint Boulton
IBM Helps NATO To Reach For The Cloud
The goal is to use cost-efficient cloud systems to promote data sharing among NATO's 28 member nations
10 Reasons Google Chrome OS Could Fail
Google is preparing to take the tech world by storm in 2011 with Chrome OS. But that doesn’t mean it will necessarily achieve long term success
EU Criticises US ‘Lack Of Interest’ In Data Protection
Viviane Reding has highlighted a clash between US and European attitudes to data privacy regulation
Cloud Marketer Aprimo Acquired By Teradata
Aprimo provides workflows to integrate data silos, controls budgeting, and deploys multichannel campaigns
Massive Network Outage Disables Skype Users
Skype went down for several hours yesterday, affecting millions of VoIP users in its worst outage since 2007
WikiLeaks Browser Dropped From Apple App Store
Apple has removed an iPhone app that gave users access to the classified cables released by WikiLeaks
OpenBSD Founder Blames Contractor, Not FBI, For Backdoor Plant
The founder of OpenBSD now believes that a firm was probably contracted to put backdoors in the project code
Samsung Tests MLC SSDs for Data Centre Storage
Samsung is testing the use of multi-level-cell (MLC) solid-state drives for enterprise storage needs
WiMax Network Spreads To More US Cities
Sprint has extended its WiMax network in the United States to more cities including Denver and Bridgeport
Labour MP Slams Lack Of Welsh Broadband Funds
The Welsh Labour MP Ian Lucas has criticised the coalition government for not funding superfast broadband in the region
Enterprises Will Be Slow To Adopt 4G In 2011
Enterprise mobility decision makers won't be swayed by 4G in 2011, but that stance won't last long, predicts Andrew Garcia
Microsoft Develops Tablet-Focused Windows OS
Microsoft is reportedly working on a version of its Windows operating system that is geared towards tablets and smartphones
Rising Costs In India Fail To Dim Offshore Attraction
Gartner says India remains the top outsourcing zone in Asia but other countries, like Vietnam, are catching on
Human Rights Sites Plagued By DDoS Attacks
New research shows opponents of human rights organisations are using DDoS attacks to bring down their websites
Nokia Rumours Persist As Phone 7 Sales Reach 1.5m
Microsoft claims 1.5 million unit shipments - but not to customers. Could Nokia be the key to unlock user sales?
Fifth Of iPad Users Own More Than One Tablet
iPad owners are being forced to choose between competing with family members or buying a second device
Android Tackles Phone Makers Over Lockdowns
Google's Android engineers claim handset makers that lock down their smartphones beg for rooting exploits
Prototyping Lab For HTML5 Launched By Microsoft
Microsoft's HTML5 Labs allows developers to test new and evolving specs for inclusion in IE9 online
EC And US Agree On Health System Compatibility
European Commission and US have signed an agreement to harmonise interoperability of their health care systems
FCC Approves Net Neutrality But With Concessions
The US FCC has approved the order for preserving an open wired Internet, but mobile carriers granted leeway
EDL Backers Warned To Stay Vigilant After Hack
EDL members are advised to be on full alert after members' confidential information was stolen by hackers
Motorola Video Promises Tablet Appearance At CES
Motorola is set to unveil its tablet running Google's Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system at next month's CES show
US Regulator Investigates Former HP Boss Hurd
The US Security and Exchange Commission is reportedly investigating former HP CEO, Mark Hurd
BT Blames Flooding For Telephone Exchange Fire
Christmas shopping in the West End and central London has been hit after a fire at a telephone exchange in Chinatown
Facebook Revises Bug Disclosure Policy
In an effort to ease fears that bug submitters could be subject to legal action, Facebook has re-worded its vulnerability disclosure policy
FCC Commissioner Slams US Net Neutrality Plans
An FCC commissioner draws parallels between "darkest day of the year" and the impending vote on net neutrality