Pentagon might work with WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks is preparing to publish more classified material about the war in Afghanistan. It says the Pentagon may help it review and edit the information. This could protect Afghan civilians working with the United States
Critical Adobe Reader hole to be patched Thursday
Adobe says it will release emergency fix for hole revealed three weeks ago by security researcher
A woman is asking Google to reveal the identity of malicious commenters. The commenters made disparaging remarks and posted unauthorized video on YouTube. Google is reviewing the case. It has complied with similar requests in the past
Facebook Places: One check-in to rule all
The launch of Facebook Places means start-ups like Foursquare are forced to rethink their business plan--and consumers are forced to rethink the entire idea of a location-based "check-in" service
Google CEO's cautions on social media
Google CEO Eric Schmidt is sounding warnings about social media use. He believes some people are sharing too much. That information will be online forever. This could force people to change their names in the future
Firefox 4 beta 4 adds hardware acceleration
Some Windows users will be able to try a Direct2D-accelerated version of Firefox--if they manually switch it on. Also coming: tab candy.
Verizon is working to expand its FiOS TV service to mobile gadgets. The iPad is on the list of compatible gadgets. Apple will still have to approve Verizon's app. The app will also be available on other smart phone platforms
Intel to acquire McAfee for $7.68 billion; cloud security becomes key priority
Tech giant Intel on Thursday announced that it would acquire security firm McAfee for about $7.68 billion
Rocker compares Internet with A-bomb
Rocker John Mellencamp believes the Internet is as destructive as the atomic bomb. He thinks it will eventually destroy the music and movie businesses. And he thinks it leaves America vulnerable to hacking from foreign nations
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