Stand By For Big Bounce In IBM
What is especially interesting about the relentless sell-off in IBM is the fact that the stock was rallying to near 52-week highs just a week ago. In fact, IBM has sold-off every single session since that
What is especially interesting about the relentless sell-off in IBM is the fact that the stock was rallying to near 52-week highs just a week ago. In fact, IBM has sold-off every single session since that
F-Secure has reported on a new, scarier-than-usual Mac Trojan horse. The good news is that you can only get infected if you double-click on a rogue file masquerading as a …
A few months ago, Hollywood and a few major record labels banded together. They did this to urge ISPs to disrupt the internet connection for anyone trying to break copyright laws. This means people illegally downloading music or movies. This coming at a time when peer-to-peer file sharing is increasing among kids, and even more [...]
WASHINGTON | U.S. President Barack Obama issued an executive order today that strengthens the government’s information and computer security policies and practices to prevent breaches such as the…
The U.S. Senate reached a deal Monday to avert a government shutdown and, at the same time, avoid a $1.5 billion cut in a program intended to help the auto industry retool for fuel-efficient vehicles.
WOODSTOCK — Elections Ontario is using new technology they say will enable voters with physical disabilities to vote unassisted during advance polls.
Google opened the gates to its social network, Google+, to everyone today and rolled out more than a dozen new features to the service, many of them aimed at mobile phone users.
Judy Faulkner- CEO of Epic Systems and latest Obama crony to gain millions being a Czar
We’re talking about using a 3D printer to roll out artificial blood vessels, and these blood vessels might soon see action during transplants of lab-created organs . It has been the major stumbling block
(PhysOrg.com) — Sven Dietrich, an assistant professor in computer science at the Stevens Institute of Technology, and two of his students have given a demonstration of an aerial drone, that they say could be used to spy on wireless networks, at last month’s USENIX Security Conference. In their presentation, and paper, they say that such drones could be used to move close enough to WiFi …
The mere mention of the word brings back visions of the original first-person-shooters to grace our now-antiquated machines, and now the US Navy is getting real personal with a realized version of the pixelated railgun we all love and …
Researchers have used rapid pulses of light to transmit information at speeds of over 500 megabytes per second at the Heinrich Hertz Institute in Berlin. Dubbed Li-Fi (not to be confused with Light Fidelity) is this a viable …
Future Tech : Tiny block of thorium could run your car forever Utility Products A R&D company in Connecticut, USAF has come with the laser turbine technology to tackle this problem. The car powered with this technology can run throughout its life with only 8 gm of thorium. The technology combines thorium and laser plumbing
Flanked by a cadre of local political leaders, Mayor Chuck Reed of San Jose used a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a solar power company last week to talk up the promise of the green economy. Mr. Reed called the opening of …
While social networking site Facebook was created to help people connect with their friends, increasing research in the effect of social media on human interaction is painting a different picture — one that features the development of antisocial behavior, narcissism and a slew of other character flaws and negative by-products.
Questions about what social networks mean for personal privacy and security have been brought to a head by research at Carnegie Mellon University that shows that Facebook has essentially become a worldwide photo identification database. Paired with related research, we’re looking at the prospect where good, bad and ugly actors will be able identify a face in a crowd and know sensitive personal …
That Facebook is hugely distracting is hardly stop-the-presses kind of news, but parents might be dismayed to learn that the social-media site can hobble learning and make kids less healthy and more depressed.
Facebook says it’s found strong evidence that Paul Ceglia, the New York man who claims he’s entitled to half of Mark Zuckerberg’s stake in the social network, is a fraud.The company said its inspection of the computers and devices handed over by Paul Ceglia show “smoking gun” evidence of fraud. The forensic tests run by Facebook were court-ordered. U.S. Magistrate Judge Leslie Foschio in Buffalo …
Job cuts at Environment Canada will weaken environmental protection in Nova Scotia, the Ecology Action Centre warns.
The Ecology Action Centre is making grants available to those interested in starting community root cellars in Nova Scotia.
Study: Cell Phones Don’t Cause Cancer in Kids
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Samsung Android phones led the U.S. cell phone pack in the quarter ending in June.
The U.S. Government takes initiative to promote responsible e-waste management and recycling. Consumers can contribute. Examine the benefits of recycling or selling used cell phones through SellandRecycle.com.San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 03, 2011 As electronic devices such as computers, laptops, and cell phones have become indispensable to everyday life, it has alerted many to question where …
One of the most respected technology entrepreneurs in Indiana returns to his home state to lead Slingshot SEO, the company dedicated to providing digital relevance for deserving brands.Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) August 08, 2011 Jay Love, one of the most respected technology entrepreneurs in Indiana, is returning to his home state to lead Slingshot SEO, the company dedicated to providing digital …
The eMazzanti Technologies 10th anniversary open house will be held at the prestigious Maxwell lounge on September 15th, 2011 and feature a tech expert panel discussing new technology solutions for small business, networking opportunities and abundant refreshmentsHoboken, NJ and New York City, NY (PRWEB) July 31, 2011 eMazzanti Technologies, IT support and computer consultant for the greater …
Microsoft has fought back against Google on patent claims, Tech Crunch reports. It comes after Google senior vice president and chief legal officer David Drummond called out several rivals for claiming “bogus patents,” adding that Microsoft had teamed up with Apple and others to buy Novell’s old patents, outbidding Google in the process.In response, Brad Smith, Microsoft’s general counsel …
Hot topics in the tech blogs for the week ending August 5 include Google and Microsoft’s war of words over patents, Facebook’s acquisition of interactive iPad book publisher Push Pop Press, the developer launch of Apple’s iCloud, the launch of Skype for iPad, and Airbnb’s $50,000 Guarantee for hosts.
NRC lacking any real power, a recent study suggests.
Scotland Yard says it has arrested a teenager accused of being the voice of LulzSec , the loose group of hackers behind some recent, notable site takedowns. A 19-year-old who used the online name Topiary was arrested in Scotland, Scotland Yard said Wednesday. He faces charges for cybercrime, hacking and network intrusions, according to reports . This latest arrest is the third made in the UK related to LulzSec. Another 19-year-old LulzSec suspect was arrested a month ago in Essex, England. According to the Guardian , he is due to appear in court August 30. A 16-year-old was also arrested and has been released on bail. Hackers who identify themselves with the group have in recent months targeted the CIA’s website, Rupert Murdoch’s Sun newspaper , the U.S. Senate’s site , Sony’s PlayStation Network and online games . And less than a week ago LulzSec and Anonymous released a joint statement in response to a law enforcement crackdown on hacking. “These governments and corporations are our enemy,” the statement said. “And we will continue to fight them, with all methods we have at our disposal, and that certainly includes breaking into their websites and exposing their lies.” Image courtesy of iStockphoto , airportrait More About: anonymous , lulzsec , scotland yard For more Tech & Gadgets coverage: Follow Mashable Tech & Gadgets on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Tech & Gadgets channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad
Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on five particular stories of interest today. Amazon Revenues Jump 51% Amazon‘s revenues jumped 51% in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, the fastest period of growth the company has experienced in a decade, CEO Jeff Bezos says. Is Apple Working on a 15-inch MacBook Air/Pro Hybrid? Apple is putting the finishing touches on a 15-inch ultra-portable MacBook Air/Pro hybrid that could make its debut this holiday season, according to multiple reports . Apple To Bring Facial Recognition to iOS 5? Apple might be planning to include face detection capabilities in the next version of its smartphone/tablet platform, iOS 5. Windows Phone 7 OS “Mango” Ready for Release The newest version of the Windows Phone OS, codename “Mango,” has reached the release to manufacturing stage (RTM) . By this fall, Microsoft’s mobile OS will available on handsets worldwide. Google Offers Go Mobile Google has updated its Google Shopper for iPhone app to include nearby offers, mimicking Groupon’s first-to-market Groupon Now application for location-based deal discovery. Further News Thousands of hacked Twitter accounts are sending a wave of spammy messages advertising a weight-loss product. Facebook is running a series of ads teaching users how to turn off facial recognition. Google has tripled the speed of its +1 button in an update released Tuesday. Facebook has introduced a new site that introduces potential advertisers to marketing on the social network. The first four seasons of Mad Men are now available via Netflix’s streaming service . Image courtesy of iStockphoto , DNY59 More About: first to know series For more Media coverage: Follow Mashable Media on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Media channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad
The Saudi Arabian government has reportedly blocked access to Amnesty International’s website, days after the human rights organization locked horns with the government over a draft anti-terrorism law. The law, posted online last Friday by Amnesty, would allow Saudi authorities to prosecute non-violent dissent as an act of terrorism. Amnesty claims that the law “allows for a minimum 10-year prison sentence for ‘questioning the integrity’ of the royal family” and claims the law is designed to suppress dissent rather than fight terrorism. The Saudi government responded on Saturday by saying the claims were “completely without foundation,” according to the AP . The government also criticized Amnesty for not contacting the government for comment or clarification. On Monday, Amnesty and several news publications reported that Amnesty International’s website was not accessible on Saudi-based Internet networks. “Instead of attacking those raising concerns and attempting to block debate, the Saudi Arabian government should amend the draft law to ensure that it does not muzzle dissent and deny basic rights,” Malcolm Smart, Amnesty’s director for Middle East operations, said in a statement. While Amnesty’s site remains blocked in Saudi Arabia, some of its affiliate sites remain accessible. Amnesty has posted the full text of the Saudi law on its Protect the Human blog. Saudi Arabia has mostly avoided the unrest that swept Tunsinia and Egypt, but has recently been in the news for arresting five Saudi women for driving . Image courtesy of Flickr, Khaled AlQubeli More About: Amnesty International , human rights , internet , Saudi Arabia For more Media coverage: Follow Mashable Media on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Media channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad
Already using Google+? Follow Mashable’s Pete Cashmore for the latest about the platform’s new features, tips and tricks as well as social media and technology updates. Google has finally made a public statement about the recent wave of controversial Google+ account suspensions designed to enforce the company’s “common name” policy. The policy is outlined in section 13 of the company’s User Content and Conduct Policy. It’s designed to stop users from creating fake profiles and to set a positive tone. Section 13 reads as follows: “To help fight spam and prevent fake profiles, use the name your friends, family or co-workers usually call you. For example, if your full legal name is Charles Jones Jr. but you normally use Chuck Jones or Junior Jones, either of those would be acceptable.” This weekend, Google started enforcing the policy, deleting a large number of Google+ accounts . While some of the suspended accounts were indeed fake profiles, others like Limor “Ladyada” Fried and lifestyle blogger A.V. Flox were accidentally deleted and quickly restored. SEE ALSO: GOOGLE+: THE COMPLETE GUIDE | VIDEOS | REVIEW Google SVP of Social Vic Gundotra admitted to Robert Scoble on Sunday that the company has made some mistakes with its first attempt at cracking down on fake profiles. And Monday, Google VP of Product Bradley Horowitz wrote a more detailed post in an attempt to clear the air and set the record straight. “We’ve noticed that many violations of the Google+ common name policy were in fact well-intentioned and inadvertent and for these users our process can be frustrating and disappointing,” Horowitz said in his Google+ post. “So we’re currently making a number of improvements to this process, specifically regarding how we notify these users that they’re not in compliance with Google+ policies and how we communicate the remedies available to them.” Among the changes Google intends to implement: – Google will give users more warning and the chance to comply with the common name policy. – The company is improving the signup process. – Finally, the search giant is exploring better ways to support nicknames, maiden names and pseudonyms. Horowitz also took time to dispel the rumor that a suspension of a Google+ account means that a user loses his or her access to Gmail, Google Docs or other Google services. “When an account is suspended for violating the Google+ common name standards, access to Gmail or other products that don’t require a Google+ profile are not removed,” he said. Google+, which will hit its one-month anniversary on Thursday, has clearly been suffering from growing pains. It has received strong criticism for its handling of Google+ brand pages . More About: Bradley Horowitz , Common Names , Google , Google Plus , robert scoble , social networking , Vic Gundotra For more Social Media coverage: Follow Mashable Social Media on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Social Media channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad
Airbnb , the popular marketplace for places, has raised $112 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global and General Catalyst in order to boost international growth. The company is now worth north of $1 billion, according to our sources. It’s a big jump from the $7.2 million Series A it raised in November 2010 . The company also received a “significant investment” from Ashton Kutcher just a few months ago. “Today is a watershed moment – both for Airbnb as a company and for our community — that will enable us to touch new markets and expand our vision to make the world’s most interesting and inspiring places accessible to our users,” co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement. Andreessen Horowitz, whose portfolio companies now include Box.net, Foursquare, Facebook, Groupon, Instagram, Twitter, Zynga and Skype, led the round with a $60 million investment. Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is also reportedly invested as well . The money is clearly meant to fuel growth rather than cash out its existing investors, something that Facebook, Groupon and others have done with their massive funding rounds. Airbnb faces international competition from companies like Wimdu , which it publicly calls “impostors.” They money could be used for international acquisitions, a strategy Groupon has liberally utilized . “And while [Airbnb] has accomplished a ton in just a couple of years, we believe that they’re just scratching the surface of their potential,” Andreessen Horowitz partner Jeff Jordan said about the acquisition. “They have opportunities to go much deeper in their current categories, broaden into new categories of spaces, and build out their global footprint. They are truly pioneering a new marketplace, where access to spaces is more valuable than ownership.” More About: AirBNB , andreessen horowitz , ashton kutcher , business , digital sky technologies , DST , funding , jeff bezos For more Business & Marketing coverage: Follow Mashable Business & Marketing on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Business & Marketing channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad
Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on five particular stories of interest today. RIM To Cut 2,000 Jobs BlackBerry maker Research in Motion plans to cut 11% of its 17,000-strong workforce following disappointing quarterly results. Facebook Alleged iPad App Leaked Screenshots of Facebook’s alleged iPad app have been uncovered. Netflix Reportedly in Talks With DreamWorks Netflix is reportedly in talks with DreamWorks animation to bring the latter’s films to Netflix’s streaming service. Fake Apple Stores in China Ordered to Close The authorities in the Chinese city of Kunming have ordered two fake Apple stores to close after a blog exposed their existence to the rest of the media. Oslo Bombing Video Scam Spreads on Facebook A Facebook post claiming to link to a video showing the detonation of a car bomb near a Norwegian government building is in fact a scam, infecting one user per second according to Help Net Security . Further News Flipboard has begun displaying ads as part of a partnership with publisher Conde Nast. Samsung’s latest Android smartphone, the Google Nexus S , is now available at Best Buy with an AT&T contract. Airbnb, the popular marketplace for places, has raised $112 million in funding to boost international growth. Image courtesy of iStockphoto , DNY59 More About: first to know series For more Business & Marketing coverage: Follow Mashable Business & Marketing on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Business & Marketing channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad
At Kings of Code 400 developers will gather in Amsterdam to explore and discuss the latest trends, developments and best practices in web development technologies . A ticket gives access to the Hack Battle on September 17 …
Anonymous and LulzSec , the two hacker groups responsible for some of the most high-profile cyber attacks of the past year, have issued a defiant statement in the wake of a recent FBI crackdown on the groups. The statement is a direct response to FBI Deputy Assistant Director Steve Chabinsky, who made a statement after the FBI arrested 16 suspected members of Anonymous on Wednesday: “We want to send a message that chaos on the Internet is unacceptable, [even if] hackers can be believed to have social causes, it’s entirely unacceptable to break into websites and commit unlawful acts,” Chabinsky said. Anonymous and LulzSec, responsible for hacking gaming websites , breaching the U.S. Senate’s security and taking down the Sony PlayStation Network , didn’t take kindly to Chabinsky’s words. The groups lashed out in a statement , saying that they find governments lying to citizens and corporations taking advantage of citizens unacceptable. “These governments and corporations are our enemy,” the joint statement proclaimed. “And we will continue to fight them, with all methods we have at our disposal, and that certainly includes breaking into their websites and exposing their lies.” The two groups continued, saying that the threat of arrest is meaningless because an idea cannot be arrested. “It is our mission to help these people and there is nothing — absolutely nothing — you can possibly to do make us stop.” We’ve included the hacker groups’ statement below. Let us know what you think of it in the comments. LulzSec and Anonymous Statement Hello thar FBI and international law authorities, We recently stumbled across the following article with amazement and a certain amount of amusement: http://www.npr.org/2011/07/20/138555799/fbi-arrests-alleged-anonymous-hackers The statements made by deputy assistant FBI director Steve Chabinsky in this article clearly seem to be directed at Anonymous and Lulz Security, and we are happy to provide you with a response. You state: “We want to send a message that chaos on the Internet is unacceptable, [even if] hackers can be believed to have social causes, it’s entirely unacceptable to break into websites and commit unlawful acts.” Now let us be clear here, Mr. Chabinsky, while we understand that you and your colleagues may find breaking into websites unacceptable, let us tell you what WE find unacceptable: * Governments lying to their citizens and inducing fear and terror to keep them in control by dismantling their freedom piece by piece. * Corporations aiding and conspiring with said governments while taking advantage at the same time by collecting billions of funds for federal contracts we all know they can’t fulfil. * Lobby conglomerates who only follow their agenda to push the profits higher, while at the same time being deeply involved in governments around the world with the only goal to infiltrate and corrupt them enough so the status quo will never change. These governments and corporations are our enemy. And we will continue to fight them, with all methods we have at our disposal, and that certainly includes breaking into their websites and exposing their lies. We are not scared any more. Your threats to arrest us are meaningless to us as you cannot arrest an idea. Any attempt to do so will make your citizens more angry until they will roar in one gigantic choir. It is our mission to help these people and there is nothing – absolutely nothing – you can possibly to do make us stop. “The Internet has become so important to so many people that we have to ensure that the World Wide Web does not become the Wild Wild West.” Let me ask you, good sir, when was the Internet not the Wild Wild West? Do you really believe you were in control of it at any point? You were not. That does not mean that everyone behaves like an outlaw. You see, most people do not behave like bandits if they have no reason to. We become bandits on the Internet because you have forced our hand. The Anonymous bitchslap rings through your ears like hacktivism movements of the 90s. We’re back – and we’re not going anywhere. Expect us. More About: anonymous , FBI , hackers , lulzsec , security For more Tech & Gadgets coverage: Follow Mashable Tech & Gadgets on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Tech & Gadgets channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad
