Monday, August 2, 2010

Tech News Today

Yahoo Instant Messenger Goes Social
Version 10 of the still-popular instant messaging client adds a host of new features, including some welcome social ones, but does it go far enough? This hands-on review has the answer.

FBI could have easier access to e-mail
The Obama administration wants to clarify the FBI's authority to request electronic communications. This would mean that the FBI could request e-mail information without a warrant. The FBI already practices this already.

50 Ways to Make the Most of Windows 7
It's official, Microsoft's Windows 7 is a good operating system. Still nothing is perfect and there are ways-lots of ways-to improve it. PCMag has a list-actually a big list. Here are 50 ideas that cover everything from speed improvements to security and Registry adjustments

Online transactions aren't as secure as you think
Security researchers have developed new avenues for snooping on secure online transactions. For example, information left on the victim's computer can hint at transactions. Researchers are also pinpointing other methods

Researcher detained at U.S. border, questioned about Wikileaks
Jacob Appelbaum, who volunteers with Wikileaks, is questioned for three hours and has mobile phones confiscated on his way back to the U.S. for hacker show…Read full story

"Zombie cookies" spark lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against several Websites for using "zombie cookies." These cookies are based on Adobe Flash and recreate themselves after deletion. Some experts say it's a problem with Flash, not intentionally malicious Websites
BlackBerry maker plans iPad rival
BlackBerry manufacturer RIM is rumored to be planning an iPad rival. Called the Blackpad, it could ship in November for $500. It will likely have the same dimensions as the iPad. But it will be geared toward business users

Windows 7 up, Mac OS X down
More number crunching by the good folks at NetMarketShare - Windows 7 surges past Vista, and Mac OS X loses ground for the fourth consecutive month…READ FULL STORY

Microsoft to take on iPad, iPhone
Microsoft is touting its upcoming phones and tablet computers. These are expected to ship this fall. The tablets will run Windows 7 and the phones Windows Phone 7.

What Microsoft isn't saying about its iPad compete strategy
Some believe Microsoft is being coy about its slate plans. Others simply think the company is being clueless. I think the Redmondians are planting decoys, hoping they'll provide cover for missteps…READ FULL STORY

Note: Cross posted from ComputerNutz.

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