Claims that implanted identity chips can pick up computer viruses have got the bad science police up in arms
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2010
Google Chrome 5.0 Stable for Windows, Mac, Linux
Google's Chrome team has released stable builds loaded with HTML5 utilities for Chrome 5.0 for Windows, Mac and Linux
Why Government Needs The Web Science Institute
The Institute for Web Science is one of the first projects to be scrapped by the new government, but this could be a big mistake, says Sophie Curtis
eWEEK Europe Launches iPhone App
Get eWEEK Europe's news and opinion on your iPhone with our new free app
Worker Suicides Wipe Away The iPhone’s Smile
Misery in the tech supply chain will spread if left unchecked, says Andrew Donoghue
Facebook Plans To ‘Drastically Simplify’ Privacy
In the face of a user backlash, Facebook has announced plans to update its privacy settings
Cisco Launches Smart Grid Router And Switch
Cisco Systems wants to bring intelligence and greater security to the networks used by utility companies
Court Rejects Microsoft’s Appeal Against Alcatel-Lucent
Microsoft finds its appeal in a patent-infringement case with Alcatel-Lucent turned down by the US Supreme Court
Security Researchers Reveal Browser Tab Threat
A new attack technique takes advantage of open browser tabs to launch phishing sites without the user's knowledge
IT Spending Recovering Claims Analyst Group
IDC is predicting that worldwide IT spending will jump 3.8 percent this year, to $1.47 trillion (£1.02bn)
EMC $87.5M To Settle US Pricing Fraud Lawsuit
The storage giant settles suit claiming it induced the General Services Administration (GSA) to sign a contract including pricing based on false misrepresentations
Dell to Launch Android Tablet In UK
Dell's Streak Android tablet looks like a pint-size iPad killer, and the UK gets it first
Analysts Warn Vendors On Software Liability
The UK is leading the way in turning the tables on software vendors and providers in terms of liability
Institute for Web Science Axed In Spending Cuts
Academic organisation led by Tim Berners-Lee will no longer receive funding under new government’s £6.2 billion efficiency plans
ITU Wants Half The World Online By 2015
The ITU has stepped up demands for nations to extend broadband networks and deliver a "global information society"
Promoted Tweets Protected From Third-party Ads
Revised developer terms of service deny third parties ability to inject paid tweets on any service that uses its API
OKI Targets Mid-Market With New LED Printers
New LED printers offer energy-saving features and compact footprint for cost-conscious businesses
DSGi Confirms iPads Will Be In PC World
The iPad will be in Currys and PC World - but Apple has not given details of its distribution plans
ID Card Holders Denied A Refund
The government has announced the end of ID cards in the Queen's speech, but those who have bought a card will not get a refund
iPad To Hit UK Apple Stores – And PC World?
Queues are expected on Friday 28 May as iPads reach UK Apple Stores - and maybe Currys and PC World
Application Security – Who Is Responsible?
If the software industry can't make applications secure, should governments wade in with regulations? Peter Judge thinks not
Jobs May Demo iPhone 4G At Apple Developer Conference
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is expected to show the new iPhone in his 7 June keynote
Death At Chinese Apple Supplier is Eighth This Year
A worker at Foxconn, which makes the Apple iPhone, was the 10th to fall from a building and the eighth to die in this way in 2010 alone
Researchers Target Wireless Users With Viral Adware
Researchers have created proof-of-concept adware that uses unencrypted wireless connections to spread ads.
Intel Launching Low-Power Processors For Ultra-Thin Laptops
Intel is looking to boost the market for ultrathin consumer laptops with a new line of ultra low-voltage processors
Nokia And Yahoo Partner On Mobile Services
Yahoo and Nokia announce a partnership that will see Yahoo become the global provider for Nokia's Ovi e-mail and messenger services
Salesforce CEO Hits Out at Microsoft ‘Ally Thugs’
Salesforce chief Marc Benioff used strong language during a recent earnings call to describe a patent-infringement lawsuit brought by Microsoft
Facebook Chief Acknowledges Privacy Criticisms
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg admits mistakes in changing the social network’s privacy controls and repeats a pledge to simplify them in the coming weeks
London’s Olympic Wi-Fi: Did Boris Jump The Gun?
Mayor Boris Johnson's plan for public Wi-Fi in London might not make it through the cuts, warns the Cloud
Google TV Gets Cautious Welcome
Analysts have given Google’s upcoming Android 2.1-based TV offering the thumbs up, but caution that the IT industry is littered with past web TV failures