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Last.fm latest site to report password leak
The music streaming site Last.fm is investigating a possible leak of its users' passwords that is likely related to similar security breaches at LinkedIn and eHarmony.
Private Spaceflight's Rise Gives NASA a Boost
The space agency is happy to share the spotlight with companies like SpaceX.
Phones, tablets transform handheld game market
Smartphones and tablet computers are expanding the market for handheld video games and challenging traditional devices, forcing game developers to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.
China to tighten Internet control with new rules
China said Thursday it planned to extend nationwide a requirement for microblog users to register with their real names as part of a sweeping update of rules governing the Internet.
Revamped Foursquare tells you where to check in
Foursquare, a location-based social media service, unveiled a revamped app Thursday that helps people find things nearby even before they ask.
Samsung to spend $1.9 billion for new chip line
(AP) Samsung Electronics Co. said it is spending $1.9 billion to build a new logic chip factory in South Korea to capitalize on demand for mobile devices.
Researchers point out ways to circumvent Google's Bouncer (w/ Video)
(Phys.org) -- Back in February, Google announced that it had added a security program called Bouncer to its Android Market, a site similar to Apples iTunes, that would test applications...
Houston unveils Storm Risk Calculator for 2012 hurricane season
The next time a hurricane approaches Houston, residents trying to decide whether to evacuate or shelter in place will be able to get real-time updates about the risks from storm...
17th Century Thoughts
Browsing, as I do from time to time, recent German news in thelocal.de, I came acrossSchoolboy cracks age-old maths problem read more
on{X}: Microsoft automatic-message tool is for (gasp) Android
(Phys.org) -- Microsoft this week announced the beta release of on{X}, a combination site and Android application giving smartphone users extended control of their phones via remote programming. Suddenly smartphones...
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC cuts sales forecast
(AP) Taiwan smartphone maker HTC Corp. has cut its second quarter revenue forecast by 13 percent after a patent dispute with Apple Inc. led to a delay in shipments.
S. Korea military accuses North of stealing secrets
South Korea's military security chief accused North Korea Thursday of training elite hackers to steal military secrets and stir up public disorder.
U.N.: World failing in sustainability
UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (UPI) -- The world is on an unsustainable track despite internationally agreed upon goals and objectives on the environment and human well-being, a U.N. report...
To quit smoking, try eating more veggies and fruits
Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you quit smoking and stay tobacco-free for longer, according to a new study. It is the first longitudinal study on the relationship between...
PlayStation game network takes online film tack
Sony is putting a videogame spin on popular online movie streaming services such as Netflix by giving members of its PlayStation Network access to a library of blockbusters for a...
Mobile advertising worth $5.3 bn in 2011: survey
Some $5.3 billion was spent on mobile digital advertising in 2011, a survey showed Wednesday in the first industry-sponsored measure of what is expected to be a booming market.
Majority of US seniors now going online: poll
It's taken a while, but a majority of Americans aged 65 and older are now finally using the Internet or email, according to the results of a Pew Research Center...
Green Blog: The People's Choice: An All-in-One, Mobile Utility Meter
VELObill, a software product that gathers all of the real-time data on your electricity, natural gas and water usage into one smartphone view, takes first prize in the people's choice...
India court petition against Facebook and Google
An Indian court on Wednesday asked Facebook, Google and other Internet firms to respond to a private petition over allegations of being a threat to national security and withholding tax.
Have You Heard? Nearly 15 Percent of Work Email Is Gossip
According to some estimates, the average corporate email user sends 112 emails every day. About one out of every seven [...]
Green Blog: Former E.P.A. Official Pulls Out of House Hearing
The former Texas-based official, who resigned over controversial remarks about punishing polluters, was expected to face tough questioning.
New AMA chief: No chaos with court's health ruling
CHICAGO (AP) -- The incoming president of the American Medical Association says not to expect chaos if the U.S. Supreme Court rejects all or part of...
Person-First Language Police: Behind The Times
Miss Wombles,1. Person first language. Learn about it. This is the first clue that indicates to me that you are not equipped to have this type of discussion. --part of...
Former WuXi PharmaTech Employee Convicted
Court finds that drug compounds were stolen, offered for sale over the Internet
European Union launches latest space regulation efforts
Europe's rule-making bureaucracy is moving forward with plans to introduce some earthly order to the unruly heavens, unveiling its latest efforts Wednesday to regulate outer space.
WikiLeaks suspect seeks dismissal of 10 charges
A U.S. army private accused in the biggest leak of government secrets in the country's history is returning to a military courtroom in Maryland, seeking dismissal of 10 of 22...
Google adds warning of 'state-sponsored attacks'
Google said Wednesday that it has added a feature to warn users whose accounts it believes are targets of "state-sponsored attacks," but the Internet giant did not cite a specific...
Internet switch creates trillions of new IP addresses
A new Internet standard giving the global network more room to grow came into effect Wednesday, a move that users probably won't notice.