What’s New in Firefox 4

Firefox 4 has been released. With the new version comes an increase in speed, a new interface, and more. This page includes a short video showing how the Tab Panorama feature works.

Posted on: March 22, 2011 9:00 am

New article: Status report: migrating ZENPRESS to a new platform

How to migrate a massive legacy CMS without losing your mind

Read this Computing Unplugged article.

Posted on: March 22, 2011 9:00 am

Web Content for Java Apps on Mobile Devices

Bitstream Inc. has released BOLT SDK, a suite of tools letting mobile application developers build Java (Java ME) applications that work on a variety of mobile devices.

Posted on: March 21, 2011 9:00 am

Cobra Tag to keep track of your mobile devices

Cobra Electronics Corporation has announced that Cobra Tag, a Bluetooth tagging system, will be available in July 2011 to help you keep track of car keys, smartphones, or other valuables.

Posted on: March 21, 2011 9:00 am

Facebook acquires feature phone app maker Snaptu

Facebook may not be building its own phone, but it has decided to buy Snaptu, the company that built the Facebook for Feature Phones app.

Posted on: March 21, 2011 9:00 am

Hacking wireless network routers no longer illegal in Holland

In an interesting ruling, a Dutch court has said it is legal to hack Wi-Fi security to use an internet connection. However. It is not legal to post threats on internet message boards.

Posted on: March 21, 2011 9:00 am

Visa to offer person-to-person payments

Visa is planning to let US customers exchange payments directly. The service is seen as a direct competitor to PayPal.

Posted on: March 18, 2011 9:00 am

Hosting Firm Objects to Sony Subpoena in PS3 Hacking Case

George Hotz bought a Sony PlayStation 3, hacked it, and posted information about the hack. Sony has taken offense and is suing Hotz. In the process they’re subpoenaing reams of data from Twitter, YouTube, Google, and more.

Posted on: March 18, 2011 9:00 am

China closes 130,000 Internet cafes

The Chinese government requires internet cafes to be licensed. A recent requirement states no one under the age of 18 may be served. And now, to further control the market, licenses for about 30 percent of the cafes have been revoked.

Posted on: March 18, 2011 9:00 am

HP’s WebOS Could Tame the ‘Consumerization of IT’

Mobile computing has become a big problem for corporate IT departments. Now HP is planning to enter the market with a business-centric sensibility, perhaps forcing other mobile companies to change.

Posted on: March 18, 2011 9:00 am