Mac security firm ships iPhone malware scanner

Intego’s VirusBarrier for iOS is now available on Apple’s App Store. While VirusBarrier can’t scan the iOS file system, it can check attachments.

Posted on: July 12, 2011 9:00 am

Samsung RF711 17.3in Core i7 laptop

This may not be the most portable of devices, it weighs over 6 pounds (2.9kg), but it offers 6GB of DDR3 RAM and an Intel Core-i7 2360QM processor to help you forget.

Posted on: July 12, 2011 9:00 am

iriver Story HD is Google’s e-Reader

The Story HD, Google’s answer to the Kindle, has a 6 inch XGA (1024X768) e-ink display, 2GB of onboard storage, an SDHC card slot, and Wi-Fi. This page includes a 3-minute video highlighting the device.

Posted on: July 11, 2011 9:00 am

Google+ draws plaudits from privacy experts

Google’s Buzz and Street View may have drawn criticism but Google+ is earning high marks from privacy experts. The slow roll out is giving them time to fix problems before they become major issues.

Posted on: July 11, 2011 9:00 am

Your Old Smartphone’s Data Can Come Back to Haunt You

Your smartphone is a tiny, portable computer. It has a hard drive that holds information – like passwords – just like your laptop. And, just like your laptop, you need to wipe the drive before you toss the device.

Posted on: July 11, 2011 9:00 am

Scam warning: Leaking video of Casey Anthony

Okay, you know this is a scam even before you finish reading the headline. There is no video of Casey Anthony confessing anything to her lawyer. The scammer just wants you to click the link and make him some extra money.

Posted on: July 11, 2011 9:00 am

Remote360 Application through BlackBerry PlayBook

Corus360 has released Remote360 for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Remote360 lets IT administrators connect to and remotely operate the BlackBerry devices in their organization.

Posted on: July 8, 2011 9:00 am

Canada’s Net Neutrality Enforcement Failure

Much has been said about “net neutrality”. Two years ago Canada put some guidelines in place. The results have been less than encouraging. It’s something to keep in mind as the United States gets ready to enact similar legislation.

Posted on: July 8, 2011 9:00 am

Do Hands-Free Cell Phones Make Driving Safer?

A lot of places have passed laws requiring “hands free” devices for cellphone use. But the numbers fail to show these laws have any effect on traffic accidents.

Posted on: July 8, 2011 9:00 am

ISPs Fight Piracy: Meet the Six Strikes

The entertainment industry wants to stop piracy. They’ve created a plan that requires ISPs to notify users of infractions. Six steps, involving increasing restrictions, are then implemented on your account.

Posted on: July 8, 2011 9:00 am