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May 9, 2008

Internet Users Help Nab Accused Child Predator

Friday, May 09, 2008 12:41 PM

Interpol credits Internet users with helping to identify and locate a suspected child predator, who was arrested in New Jersey.

'Grand Theft Auto Success' Taxes IGN's Google-Powered Map

Friday, May 09, 2008 12:40 PM

Microsoft's retailer survey also found more than 60% of all GTA games sold in the first week were for its Xbox 360 videogame console.

Microsoft Plans Four Security Fixes For Upcoming Patch Tuesday

Friday, May 09, 2008 12:15 PM

The critical flaws affect Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Windows respectively.

Three Telecom Services Slated For New York City Region

Friday, May 09, 2008 11:53 AM

Cablevision joins T-Mobile and Verizon in announcing plans to upgrade the area with advanced wireless networks.

FCC Plans Digital Television Transition Test In September

Friday, May 09, 2008 11:36 AM

Broadcasters in Wilmington, N.C., will shut off their analog signals on Sept. 8 to see what -- if any -- problems are created by the shift to digital.

Microsoft Set To Launch WorldWide Telescope, Gates Says

Friday, May 09, 2008 10:39 AM

With the launch of WorldWide Telescope, Microsoft will extend its battle for Internet dominance with Google to the cosmos.

Icahn Enters Blockbuster-Circuit City Merger Negotiations

Friday, May 09, 2008 10:20 AM

The consumer electronics retailer said it will allow billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn to review its books.

Google Sees YouTube Products Soon, Warm On Yahoo

Friday, May 09, 2008 8:00 AM

Google expects to launch new products for its YouTube Web video service in the next few months and sees reason for closer cooperation with Yahoo, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said Thursday.

U.S. Court Mulls Standard For Business Method Patents

Friday, May 09, 2008 7:40 AM

A U.S. appeals court heard arguments Thursday over whether a patent should have been issued for a method to reduce the risk of sudden changes in energy costs.

Google Founders Have Grown Up, CEO Says

Friday, May 09, 2008 7:29 AM

It's official: The guys who founded Google are grown up.

Rocker Neil Young Steals Limelight At JavaOne

Friday, May 09, 2008 7:20 AM

Neil Young is using Java to create a multimedia musical archive of his work, updatable with new material and accessible to millions.

ID Theft Monitoring Services: What You Need To Know

Friday, May 09, 2008 2:00 AM

Fee-based services say they'll protect your identity, privacy, credit, name, and more. Find out what they can and can not do -- and learn what you can do to defend yourself.

May 8, 2008

Windows Vista More Vulnerable To Malware Than Windows 2000

Thursday, May 08, 2008 5:20 PM

Vista let 639 threats per thousand computers through, compared with 586 for Windows 2000, 478 for Windows 2003, and 1,021 for Windows XP, security vendor PC Tools said.

Microsoft Disbands Board Slate For Yahoo

Thursday, May 08, 2008 5:15 PM

Microsoft withdrew its $47.5 billion bid for Yahoo last weekend after the two sides failed to agree on price.

Vonage Reports 1Q Loss, Slow Customer Growth

Thursday, May 08, 2008 5:15 PM

The VoIP operator added only 30,000 net subscriber lines in the quarter, a sharp decline from 56,000 additions in the previous three months.

Apple Reportedly Offers $44 Credit To Canadian iPod Owners

Thursday, May 08, 2008 5:07 PM

The reward is based on a class-action lawsuit complaining some of the rechargeable batteries in devices bought before June 2004 died after three hours of use.

DARPA Plans Cyberwar 'Matrix'

Thursday, May 08, 2008 4:55 PM

The agency's National Cyber Range for cyberwar simulation would be similar to Star Trek's holodeck or a Snow Crash-style Metaverse.

Intel, Sun: So Happy Together, When It Comes To Software

Thursday, May 08, 2008 4:30 PM

The joint development efforts have been broader and deeper than anticipated, company executives reveal.

Ultra Low-Cost Notebooks Destined As Second Computers

Thursday, May 08, 2008 3:24 PM

The most compelling reason to own the small device is to avoid carrying around a heavier and bulkier regular notebook, IDC analysts found.

Activist Investor Carl Icahn Ups Motorola Stake, But Skips Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 08, 2008 3:16 PM

Investor Carl Icahn put his wallet where his mouth is and increased his stake in the company from 6.4% to 7.6%.