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The Mac at 25: Storage
(Macworld.com)
1/23/2009 1:15:00 AM
Macworld.com - In the beginning??that is, 1984??a Mac could store 400K on a painfully slow 3.5-inch floppy disk. Today, your MobileMe membership provides you with 20GB of combined e-mail and file storage space??that??s 50,000 times as much??up in ??the cloud,? swiftly accessible by Macs and PCs, iPhones, and iPod touches anywhere with a data connection.
China closes 1,250 sites in online porn crackdown
(AP)
1/23/2009 2:40:10 AM
 AP - China has closed down 1,250 Web sites in its latest crackdown on online pornography but still faces an uphill task in regulating the unwieldy Internet for vulgar content, an official said Friday.
Pope welcomes Facebook, but cautions
(AP)
1/23/2009 4:38:51 AM
 AP - Pope Benedict XVI says social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace can foster friendships and understanding, but warns they also can isolate people and marginalize others.
Seattle tops 'Forbes' most-wired cities list
(CNET)
1/23/2009 8:13:00 AM
CNET - The list-happy business magazine Forbes released on Thursday its annual survey of the nation's most wired cities. Topping the list is Seattle, the home of Amazon.com, Starbucks, and Microsoft (well, it's in a suburb).
Jump in FBI child porn cases leads to lab backlog
(AP)
1/23/2009 10:14:06 AM
AP - Auditors say the FBI's stepped up effort to fight Internet child pornography has led to an evidence backlog in the bureau's computer labs.
VeriSign to buy Certicom; RIM backs out
(Reuters)
1/23/2009 9:54:17 AM
Reuters - Internet security provider VeriSign Inc agreed to acquire Certicom Corp, just days after Blackberry maker Research in Motion withdrew its hostile offer for the software company.
The Mac at 25: Networking
(Macworld.com)
1/23/2009 1:21:00 PM
Macworld.com - The original Mac was the first mass-market computer to be networkable right out of the box. A popular saying of the time boasted that LocalTalk ensured that ??no Mac is an island.?
Senator asks Microsoft about job cuts and visas
(Reuters)
1/23/2009 2:34:22 PM
 Reuters - A U.S. senator has asked Microsoft Corp about its plans to slash up to 5,000 jobs, urging the world's biggest software company to preserve the jobs of Americans ahead of foreigners working on visas.
Others could follow Google's move to reset options
(AP)
1/23/2009 5:18:59 PM
 AP - Google Inc. is showing its love for its employees by giving them a second chance to profit from their wilting stock options. But the move irked shareholders still stuck with agonizing losses on their investments.
Settlement reached over scratched 1G iPod nanos
(Macworld.com)
1/23/2009 5:00:00 PM
Macworld.com - Cast your mind back to the golden yesteryear of 2005. George W. Bush had started his second term; Million Dollar Baby had come away with the Academy Award for Best Picture; and the English cricket team won the Ashes. Oh, right, and Apple introduced a brand new kind of iPod, the iPod nano, to replace its previous best-selling model, the iPod mini.
Seattle Named 'Most Wired' City by Forbes
(PC World)
1/23/2009 3:30:00 PM
PC World - For the best broadband, head northwest. That's the word from Forbes, which has chosen Seattle as the nation's most-wired city. The publication's annual list of top tech towns picks the 30 best U.S. cities for broadband access. The Emerald City earned high marks for its high-speed Internet access and plentiful Wi-Fi hot spots. The fact that it's home base for tech giants such as Amazon and Microsoft didn't hurt either.
Senator asks Microsoft about job cuts, visas
(Reuters)
1/23/2009 3:39:22 PM
Reuters - A U.S. senator has asked Microsoft Corp about its plans to slash up to 5,000 jobs, urging the world's biggest software company to preserve the jobs of Americans ahead of foreigners working on visas.
Digg Trims Staff To Move Toward Profitability Goal
(NewsFactor)
1/23/2009 2:53:58 PM
NewsFactor - Popular news-collection and social-networking Web site Digg.com is cutting back its workforce in hopes of achieving profitability. The San Francisco, Calif.-based company will reduce its staff of 75 people by 10 percent, according to founder Jay Adelson.
Russia to Develop Linux-based Alternative to Windows?
(PC World)
1/23/2009 6:43:00 PM
PC World - Details are scarce, unless Russian is your language of choice, but CNews is reporting that Russia plans to develop its own national operating system. The move is designed to reduce Russia's need to rely on foreign software and licensing agreements. And the alleged "open code" solution, likely a Linux/GNU derivative, will give Russia a greater degree of customization, as well as increased control over how the potentially free OS is used and accessed.
Senator asks Microsoft about job cuts, visas
(Reuters)
1/23/2009 8:50:56 PM
Reuters - A U.S. senator has asked Microsoft Corp about its plans to slash up to 5,000 jobs, urging the world's biggest software company to preserve the jobs of Americans ahead of foreigners working on visas.
Windows 7 beta to be available through Feb. 10
(CNET)
1/23/2009 9:21:40 PM
CNET - Microsoft announced Friday night that computer enthusiasts will have a while longer to get their hands on the beta version of Windows 7.
Others could follow Google's move to reset options
(AP)
1/23/2009 5:18:59 PM
 AP - Google Inc. is showing its love for its employees by giving them a second chance to profit from their wilting stock options. But the move irked shareholders still stuck with agonizing losses on their investments.
Is 'BlackBerry Force One' Up to the Job?
1/23/2009 7:53:49 AM
Although not without risk, experts say "Obamaberry" will be well-protected.
WATCH: Malicious Worm Infects Computers
1/23/2009 11:38:02 AM
Senate Nears Digital TV Delay
1/23/2009 11:28:40 AM
The Senate is close to an agreement to delay digital TV transition.
WATCH: Efforts to Save Beached Whale Pod
1/23/2009 10:31:20 AM
FDA Stem Cell OK Gives Paraplegics Hope
1/23/2009 1:23:50 PM
The FDA approves first human study of stem cell treatment for spinal injuries.
Pope Launches Own YouTube Channel
1/23/2009 10:55:35 AM
Vatican to broadcast the pope's addresses online, hoping to appeal to youth.
Sprint Goes Back to the Basics
1/23/2009 8:09:35 AM
Sprint rolls out a new deal for people who want no-frills communication.
Microsoft Slashes Jobs as Sales Fall
1/23/2009 12:44:25 AM
With sales of PCs falling, Microsoft said it would lay off 5 percent of its work force, and warned that technology spending could wane for years to come.
Google Beats Forecast Even as Its Profit Tapers
1/23/2009 12:33:17 AM
Strong sales and cost-cutting pushed the companys profitability above Wall Streets recently lowered forecasts.
For a High-Tech President, a Hard-Fought E-Victory
1/23/2009 2:07:47 AM
President Obama won the fight to keep his BlackBerry, but being the nations first e-mailing president comes with a specific set of rules.
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