Thursday, August 12, 2010

Tech News Today

More technology jobs being filled
Job sites are seeing an increase in hiring activity for technology jobs. More recruiters are scanning job sites for resumes. And more technology positions are being filled. Analysts expect this trend to continue next quarter

Microsoft readies Beta 2 of Windows Live Essentials 2011
Microsoft is preparing to deliver a second beta of the next version of its Windows Live Essentials suite next week.

First Android malware discovered
Researchers have discovered a Trojan dialer app for Android phones. It is disguised as a media player called Movie Player. Once installed, it regularly sends expensive text messages. So far the app is only a problem in Russia.

Apple zaps JailbreakMe.com bugs in record time
The iOS 3.2.2 update corrects two flaws -- a stack buffer overflow in FreeType's handling of CFF opcodes, and a privilege escalation issue in IOSurface

What's in store for IE9 beta?
CNET's Ina Fried takes a look at what to expect when Microsoft's latest browser goes into public beta testing next month.

Amazon working on new media gadget
The division of Amazon that created the Kindle is at work again. It is rumored to be creating a new media gadget. This would easily display content from Amazon. That includes books, music and movies.

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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