Botnet Takedown May Yield Valuable Data

The Pushdo botnet network has been crippled. Researchers are now picking through the pieces to see just how the network operated and how future spam-nets can be stopped before they get so large.

Posted on: September 2, 2010 9:00 am

“An O’Reilly Breakdown” — A New Video Series from O’Reilly Media

O’Reilly Media has released a new set of training videos. The first four – Polishing an iPad User Interface, Gestures and Animation on the iPad, Styling iPad User Interfaces, and MapKit and Core Location on the iPad feature Dan Pilone showing how to program for the iPad.

Posted on: September 1, 2010 9:00 am

After BlackBerry, India now wants access to Google, Skype, VPN data

India seems to be greedy for data. Nokia has already agreed to put servers in the country, now it seems that all other telecommunications firms doing business in India will be expected to do the same.

Posted on: September 1, 2010 9:00 am

Sony Debuts Snazzy New Touchscreen E-readers

The new Sony models use the same E-Ink Pearl display found in the Kindle 3 and Kindle DX and offer an improved touchscreen. The downside – the price is higher than the Kindle.

Posted on: September 1, 2010 9:00 am

Why WebOS 2.0 Should Have Rivals Worried

WebOS 2.0 has been released to developers. The update includes some new features that may, with HP’s backing, produce a viable operating system for mobile devices.

Posted on: September 1, 2010 9:00 am

MySpace Hands Over Updates To Facebook

MySpace used to rule the social networks. Now, at the click of a button you can sync your photos, update, links, and videos to Facebook, Page, or Twitter.

Posted on: August 31, 2010 9:00 am

Bite-Sized iPod Nano Evidence Grows

The cases are tiny – just over one inch square – but whether it will be a new iPod Nano or a new iPod Shuffle won’t be answered for a while.

Posted on: August 31, 2010 9:00 am

RIM gets BlackBerry reprieve in India

Research in Motion has a 60-day breather in their negotiations with India. Nokia Corp. has agreed to put communication servers in India and RIM is expected to follow suit.

Posted on: August 31, 2010 9:00 am

Email overload? Try Priority Inbox

There was a time when we could keep up with the mail in our Inbox. But, now that it’s gotten out of control, Gmail is offering a Beta version of Priority Inbox. This article includes a short video showing how it works to sort your mail.

Posted on: August 31, 2010 9:00 am

Janam Extends Palm Licensing Agreement

Janam Technologies LLC announced the extension of its licensing agreement with ACCESS Systems Americas, Inc. allowing it to continue to develop and sell its XP Series line of Garnet OS-based rugged mobile computers through 2017.

Posted on: August 30, 2010 9:00 am