5/11 PCWorld Latest Technology News

PCWorld Latest Technology News         Open-Xchange's New Mobile Client Has Offline Access May 11, 2011 at 5:50 AM   Open-source collaboration platform provider Open-Xchange has a released Mobile Web App, which gives smartphone users online and offline access to appointments...         Consumer SSDs to Break out in 2012, Gartner Says May 11, 2011 at 5:30 AM   Consumer solid-state drives will have a break-out year in 2012 due to falling prices, which will make SSDs a primary storage option for mainstream users, Gartner...         Acer, Former CEO Spar Over Declining Fortunes May 11, 2011 at 4:50 AM   Acer on Wednesday charged its former chief executive officer, Gianfranco Lanci, with performance issues, after he had criticized the company's resistance to...         Google's Online Advertising Faces U.S. Probe May 10, 2011 at 11:40 PM   Google is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with its advertising program, and has set aside US$500 million for a potential...         Android Honeycomb 3.1 Details Emerge: The Little Things Add Up May 10, 2011 at 11:02 PM   Android Honeycomb 3.1 is here. We dig deep on what to look forward to in the update that began rolling out today. Media Files 220345-motorola-xoom-android-honeycomb_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Symantec Says Facebook Applications Leaked Information May 10, 2011 at 8:30 PM   A programming bug on Facebook's website may have accidentally given advertisers and others access to a treasure trove of personal information, according to...         Android Ice Cream Sandwich Update Will Have More NFC Functionality May 10, 2011 at 8:10 PM   Google's latest update to its mobile platform will have even more near-field communication functionality built into the platform. Media Files 210861-google-android-phones-nfc_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Friction Control Makes Touchscreens Sticky or Slippery May 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM   A prototype touchscreen on show at the Computer Human Interaction (CHI) conference in Vancouver can change from slippery to sticky depending on what's happening...         Presented By: May 10, 2011 at 7:03 PM         LTE-based Public Safety Network Could Finally Become Reality May 10, 2011 at 7:03 PM   Ten years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the United States government may finally be making progress on allocating spectrum for a next-generation public safety network. Media Files 197379-nationscapitolwithflag_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Microsoft Announces $8.5 Billion Skype Acquisition May 10, 2011 at 6:41 PM   Microsoft announced it will acquire Skype for $8.5 billion, and CEO Steve Ballmer told reporters why. Media Files 110510_msftskype_idg180-5172441.jpg (JPEG Image)         Day 10: Organizing Files in Google Docs May 10, 2011 at 6:40 PM   After working with Google Docs for the past 10 days, I have accumulated a fair amount of files, and I need some way to organize them logically for future reference. Media Files 211466-google_docs_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Ford to Make Cars Smarter With Google Prediction May 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM   Ford Motor Co. wants to use the Google Prediction API to predict driver behavior and use that input to make cars perform better.         Google Music and Movies: Your Questions Answered May 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM   Google's new music- and movie-streaming services--we have the answers to your burning questions. Media Files google-music-movies-5172405.jpg (JPEG Image)         Where Does the Cloud End? May 10, 2011 at 5:21 PM   The public cloud isn't just about putting software on servers and making it multi-tenant. IT wins when the cloud encompasses your employees' laptops and devices, shifting the burden even further towards your cloud vendors. Media Files 218265-cloud_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         HTC Droid Incredible 2: Great, But Where's the 4G? May 10, 2011 at 5:15 PM   The HTC Droid Incredible 2 for Verizon is a fantastic upgrade from its predecessor in terms of its display, design, and camera, but it lacks 4G support and doesn't run the most recent version of Android. Media Files 110510_incredible2_180c-5172429.jpg (JPEG Image)         Everything is Hackable, and Cyber Criminals Can't Be Tracked May 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM   Until we fix the Internet, committing cyber crimes will remain ridiculously easy and low risk Media Files 213679-gawker-hack-passwords_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Symantec: Change Your Facebook Password Now! May 10, 2011 at 5:05 PM   Leaked application tokens can give third parties access to Facebook users' personal info and the ability to post to their walls Media Files facebook_logo_small_inline-5171656.jpg (JPEG Image)         Stop the Presses: Department of Justice Wants More Wireless Location Tracking May 10, 2011 at 5:03 PM   Al Franken grills Apple, Google about location snooping, while Department of Justice says it's a swell idea and wants to require it. Media Files al-franken-satellite-5172433.png (PNG Image)         Apple's Secrets Revealed, For a Price May 10, 2011 at 5:00 PM   Fortune magazine's inside look at Apple opens up the company's operations -- and introduces a new way of spreading news on the Web Media Files 222173-apple_v_apple180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Five Reasons Microsoft Had to Buy Skype May 10, 2011 at 4:52 PM   Here are five reasons why Microsoft had to buy Skype. Media Files skypemicrosoft-5172045.jpg (JPEG Image)         Rumor: Apple iPod Nano to Get Camera--Again May 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM   Another iPod Nano refresh may bring yet another hardware variation to the Apple MP3 player. Media Files 185639-apple-ipod-thumb_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Mind-Map Your Way to Successful Projects May 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM   An intuitive visual presentation of objectives can speed up the process. Media Files 197931-google-mindmap_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         Microsoft Promises Not to Ditch Mac, iPhone, Android Skype Users May 10, 2011 at 4:35 PM   Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer today promised that the company would continue to develop and support Skype on rival platforms. Media Files microsoft-skype-purchase-5172029.jpg (JPEG Image)         Presented By: May 10, 2011 at 4:25 PM         Amazon's Cloud Failed: How Can Yours Be Better? May 10, 2011 at 4:25 PM   Amazon's cloud services failure will likely lead to reservations by corporations to deploy solutions in the public cloud. Media Files 220244-cloud_istock_000012466771small_thumb230_180.jpg (JPEG Image)         Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Compact Camera, $260 May 10, 2011 at 4:25 PM   Sony is selling its 3D-enabled Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 for only $260, with free shipping. Media Files 210635-210635-sony_cybershot_dsctx9_586367_g5_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Microsoft Downplays Server Bug Threat, Say Researchers May 10, 2011 at 4:13 PM   Microsoft is downplaying the threat posed by one of the three bugs the company patched today, said security researchers. Media Files security_lock_broken_180-5171038.jpg (JPEG Image)         Google: 100 Million Android Devices Activated, 4.5 Billion Apps Downloaded May 10, 2011 at 4:05 PM   The Android mobile powerhouse is cruising to new heights with 100 million activated devices, 4.5 billion applications downloaded from the Android Market, and 450,000 developers building tools for Android phones and tablets Media Files 226049-meetandroid_thumbnail.jpg (JPEG Image)         Google Wins the War Against Bing Images May 10, 2011 at 3:43 PM   Google's new 'sort by subject' is the latest escalation in a pitched battle of pictures Media Files 218732-google_v_bing180_original.png (PNG Image)         Senator Questions Google on Wi-Fi Snooping May 10, 2011 at 3:40 PM   A U.S. senator resurrected year-old questions about Google Street View cars sniffing Wi-Fi networks Tuesday, when he questioned a company representative about a...         Senator Questions Google on Wi-Fi Snooping May 10, 2011 at 3:40 PM   A U.S. senator resurrected year-old questions about Google Street View cars sniffing Wi-Fi networks Tuesday. Media Files 197379-nationscapitolwithflag_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Facebook Users Lax on Privacy, Protecting Their Children Online May 10, 2011 at 3:20 PM   Do you use Facebook's privacy controls? If you don't, you're not alone, according to Consumer Reports.         Samsung UN46C7000 46-Inch 3D HDTV, $1400 May 10, 2011 at 3:15 PM   Buy.com has the Samsung UN46C7000 3D HDTV on sale for $1400--including 3D glasses, deluxe remote, and free shipping. Media Files 208758-samsung_un40c7000_180_g1_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Google I/O: Android Ice Cream Sandwich Boasts 3D Gestures and More! May 10, 2011 at 2:26 PM   Google's annual developer conference kicked off today with an unsurprisingly sweet Android announcement, and it has some delicious goodies for developers. Media Files android-ice-cream-sandwich-5172305.png (PNG Image)         Microsoft Unleashes Critical Update for Windows Server May 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM   There are only two new security bulletins for this Patch Tuesday, but one of them exposes many organizations to remote attack. IT admins need to take this light Patch Tuesday seriously. Media Files 183440-microsoftpatch_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         MotionBeam Lets You Control Games With a Projector May 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM   Forget the Kinect, forget accelerometers; Disney Research and Carnegie Mellon students think they have the next big thing in portable gaming. Media Files motionbeam-thumb-5172301.jpg (JPEG Image)         Paper Phone Prototype Uses E-Ink and Flexible Display May 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM   At the Computer-Human Interaction conference, a flexible mobile device dubbed the Paper Phone was on display. It uses the e-ink technology found in the Amazon Kindle, and it recognizes 10 unique bends and gestures. Media Files 110509_paperphone_idg180-5172309.jpg (JPEG Image)         Microsoft Deal Will Boost Open Skype Alternatives May 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM   Though it promises otherwise, Microsoft is unlikely to keep Skype going on competing platforms. Here are a few open source options. Media Files 207052-skypelogo_original_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Extreme Looks to One-up Cisco, Others in Data Center May 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM   At Interop this week, Extreme Networks rolled out two switches designed to migrate users from legacy data center infrastructures into cloud computing. Media Files 199173-servers_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Lenovo Optimizes Start-Up Speeds on New ThinkPads May 10, 2011 at 1:20 PM   Start-up on Lenovo's new ThinkPad T420 laptop now takes 10 seconds or less. Media Files thinkpadthumb-5172277.jpg (JPEG Image)         IPad Cannibalization Talk Is Crazy, Says Analyst May 10, 2011 at 1:15 PM   Apple's iPad hasn't materially affected consumer PC sales, as some have claimed, according to survey data compiled by the NPD Group. Media Files 222101-ipad2_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Presented By: May 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM         Senator: Google, Apple Sending Mixed Signals on Tracking May 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM   Senators question Google and Apple about location tracking on their smartphones.         Ballmer: Microsoft Won't Tie Skype to Windows May 10, 2011 at 12:50 PM   Microsoft will integrate Skype's calling features into many of its key products, including Office, the Xbox and its Windows Phone software, but it will it will...         Google to Unify Android OS by Q4 May 10, 2011 at 12:50 PM   Google gave Android developers several reasons to cheer on Tuesday with its announcement of new versions of the operating system, as well as the addition of...         Google to Unify Android OS by the Fourth Quarter May 10, 2011 at 12:50 PM   Google is finally starting to address the fragmentation issue on its popular mobile OS. Media Files iothumb4-5172233.jpg (JPEG Image)         Adobe Photoshop iPad Apps Arrive May 10, 2011 at 12:50 PM   Adobe introduces three new Photoshop apps for users of Photoshop CS5 on Apple's iPad. Media Files 224847-photoshop-tablet2_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Google Releases Android 3.1, First Major Update to Honeycomb May 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM   Google's tablet-optimized OS gets a boost with improved widgets and task access, but details remain sparse. Media Files 223315-honeycomb_thumb_180_original.jpg (JPEG Image)         Kinect Hack Lets You Juggle Virtual Balls, Doesn't Make Up for Lack of Skills May 10, 2011 at 12:25 PM   This Kinect hack won't make you a better juggler, but it looks like a lot of fun. Media Files juggle_kinect_thumb-5172213.png (PNG Image)             This email was sent to customcomputerrepair.techdirect2@blogger.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Account Login Unsubscribe Here