Facebook users can't block founder Mark Zuckerberg, because of a feature which prevents malicious campaigns, the company says
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Intel, Nokia Investigating ‘Star Wars’ Hologram Tech
New Finnish research lab will focus on real innovations such as MeeGo, as well as exploring the realms of science fiction, say Intel and Nokia
Intel/McAfee: It’s Not About PC Anti-Virus
If Intel wanted anti-virus, it would have licensed McAfee. This deal is about something much bigger, says Wayne Rash
Archos Set To Unveil Android-based Tablets
The Android operating system is set to appear on a fresh set of iPad-chasing tablets from French company Archos
Small Companies Nervous Of Cloud Migration
Many cost-conscious businesses lack only the education, not the expertise, to implement cloud computing technologies at their companies
Open Source Driving Cloud Adoption Says Research
Open source projects are helping to drive adoption of cloud computing, according to a recent study by Black Duck Software.
AMD Hires Intel Engineer As Server CTO
AMD has reached into the ranks of its larger rival, hiring former Intel engineer Donald Newell as vice president and CTO of its server business.
Dell And HP Tussle Over Cloud Storage Specialist
HP contends that 3PAR is a company that has good technology but does not have the ability to bring it to market
Enterprises Increasingly Keen On IAAS, Yankee Finds
More and more enterprises are adopting Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IAAS), a new report from the Yankee Group has discovered
Motorola Begins Android 2.2 Rollout
Motorola has begun the rollout of Android 2.2 for US owners of its smartphones, and provided a timeline for the rest of the world update
HP Opens Bidding War With Dell Over 3PAR
Dell is not the only one after storage company 3Par, after HP threw its hat into the ring and made a formal offer for the company
Facebook Users Can’t Block Founder Mark Zuckerberg
Founder Mark Zuckerberg has the ultimate admin power on Facebook, and cannot by blocked by anyone, reports say
Google’s Chrome Tablet? Don’t Hold Your Breath
There's rumours of an iPad-killing Google Chrome tablet this November. Clint Boulton reckons Chrome will hit netbooks first.
Russian Cybercrime: Geeks, Not Gangsters
Researchers studying Russian cybercrime forums believe they are more Myspace than Mafia
Apple Files “Heartbeat” Patent To Track JailBroken iPhones
Remotely measuring a user’s heartbeat is just one of the methods proposed by Apple to monitor “unauthorised users” and potentiall disable jailbroken iPhones
Trojan Horse Linked To Madrid Air Crash
A computer system meant to detect problems with aircraft was infected with malware according to air crash investigators
SAP To Deliver Sybase Mobile Business App Platform
SAP is working with its newly acquired Sybase subsidiary to produce a mobile platform for its Business Suite
HP, Dell Claim Business Spending Boost
Dell and HP quarterly results suggest business spending is back, even as consumer PC spending remains anemic
Google Mobile Maps Passes 100 Million Users
Google said that more than 100 million people per month are using its Google Maps for mobile app
Nokia To Buy Mobile Analytics Specialist
Nokia is buying Motally, a mobile analytics provider with solutions for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android devices
Google Shops For Fashion Search Engine
Google buys Like.com, whose visual search engine helps people match clothes and other apparel online
Nexus One Sold Out After Heavy Developer Demand
Google has depleted its remaining stocks of Nexus One smartphones after heavy demand from the development community
Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Netbook Launches In Europe
Dell has launched its Inspiron Mini 1018 netbook in Europe that comes with an Intel Atom processor and Windows 7
Cameron Diaz Ranked As Most Dangerous, McAfee Finds
Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who recently graced the Top Gear race track, is the celebrity most likely to lead you to a malicious site
BlackBerry Bold Successor Details Leaked Online
RIM's BlackBerry Bold handset is ungoing minor tweaks and upgrades and is expected to arrive sometime in October, according to leaked details
Martha Lane Fox To Lead Directgov Review
Martha Lane Fox is asking for feedback from the public on how to improve online government services
Orange Restores Mobile Data Service
Mobile operator Orange says its 3G services are back to normal after days of outages
HP Confirms 2011 Launch For WebOS Tablet
HP has revealed that its much-anticipated webOS tablet will be available from the beginning of 2011
IT-Related A-Levels Decline
The number of students taking computing and ICT A-levels has dropped 24 percent over the past five years
Analysts Question Intel-McAfee Deal
Industry analysts see a number of challenges facing Intel if it successfully acquires McAfee