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For whom does the bell toll? It tolls for thee, IE6 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:21AMGCN Lab director John Breeden checks out the online funeral held for Internet Explorer 6, but notes that it still has more market share than IE7.
Nasdaq 10 years on: how the tech sector went from boom to bust Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:29AMA decade after the end of the tech boom, the sector is undergoing a renaissance - and fund managers and investors have sharpened up their stock-picking skills.
Does HTML5 Really Beat Flash? The Surprising Results of New Tests Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:54AMWith the impending launch of the Apple iPad , the Cupertino-based company's shunning of Adobe Flash technology has been brought to the forefront of technological discussions. While it was one thing to forgo Flash on a small, mobile device such as the iPhone or iPod Touch, some are questioning whether lack of Flash support is going to be a make-it-or-break it feature for the new slate devices ...
The Facebook Imperative Cannot Be Stopped Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:40AMTwo weeks ago on TechCrunch I posted “The Facebook Imperative,” which posed a simple question, “Why isn’t all enterprise software like Facebook?” It was the next iteration of the question I asked in 1999 that spawned salesforce.com, “Why isn’t all enterprise software like Amazon.com.” If you have read my book, Behind The Cloud , you are well aware how that one question launched a company, and a ...
Syfy.com Readies Battlestar Galactica MMO Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:39AMGame will be browser-based, but not likely to compete with Star Trek Online read more
Compuware Gomez to Present Webinar "Five Best Practices for Blazing Fast Web Site Performance" Featuring Analyst Mike ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:15AMDETROIT -- Today, Gomez, the Web performance division of Compuware Corporation , announced a webinar featuring Forrester Research, Inc. Senior Analyst Mike Gualtieri, designed to help IT and Web professionals boost Web site performance speeds.
Breaking News Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:08AMTell us what's on your mind 2:56 pm 03/06/2010 Respond to questions from us and others, or ask your own and answer your own, or just comment on life and the community ... whatever you want (except for rants!).
At universities, is better learning a click away? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:41AMThe students in Michael Dubson's physics class at the University of Colorado fell silent as a multiple choice question flashed on a screen, sending them scrambling for small white devices on their desks.
Internet Explorer 6 buried in funeral Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:37AMMicrosoft sends flowers, cites the 'good times' with IE6 The mock funeral for Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) was more Irish wake than somber processional, the web design firm that hosted the event said today.
Microsoft may support HTML 5 web standard in next Internet Explorer Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:37AMIE9 may be announced at upcoming MIX 2010 conference Rumors are circulating that Microsoft could announce a beta of Internet Explorer 9 at the upcoming MIX 2010 conference. The new version is rumored to feature improved support for open web standards. The MIX 2010 conference will include at least two presentations about new, open web standards: One, on HTML5, is entitled "HTML5 Now: The Future ...
Energizer Bunny's software infects PCs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:54AMThe Energizer Bunny infects PCs with backdoor malware, the Department of Homeland Security's US-CERT said.
Four in five people feel Internet access should be 'a fundamental right' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:44AMAlmost four in five people feel that access to the World Wide Web is a fundamental right, according to a survey.
Purchasing Promotional Pens with Confidence Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:13AMPENSRUS, a leading provider of promotional pens and custom logo advertising specialty products, announced the release of a helpful report for those looking to purchase personalized pens online. This free report was created to help shoppers of promotional products ensure that all information related to their online purchase is secure. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010) Read the full story at http ...
Four in five people feel Internet access should be 'a fundamental right' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:03AMLondon, March 8 : Almost four in five people feel that access to the World Wide Web is a fundamental right, according to a survey.
Wizable and Quaresso Sign Strategic Reseller Agreement Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:12AMSAN JOSE, Calif., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizable, Inc., a solution provider for enterprise mobility solutions, has announced their global reseller status with Quaresso Software Technologies, Inc., a privately held software company based in Austin, Texas. Founded by veterans of Blue Coat, Check Point, Symantec and Whole Security, Quaresso offers patent pending solutions to secure sensitive web ...
View From Sunnybank: Ingredients for a grin Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:00PMShrove Tuesday -- Pancake Day in Britain, reminiscent of Mardi Gras. Traditionally, rich foods made with butter, sugar and eggs are enjoyed the day before Lent begins. Gather a mess of squirming youngsters, add adults armed with frying pans hosting muscular pancakes.
Microsoft to Release Office 2010 May 12 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:03PMBusinesses will be able to get the upgraded suite in May, while consumers must wait until June, Microsoft says.
iPad will Push Tablet Sales to 10.5 Million, Gartner Says Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:33AMAnalysts are optimistic that Apple's entry will boost system sales.
Content of MIX10 sessions about Windows Phone unveiled and they suck! Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:08AMMarch 06, 2010 [General] | By Edward J. R. Roughly in one week MIX10 starts and Microsoft will be telling there in details how to develop apps for Windows Phone 7 Series but release of some technical details about 7 Series is expected too.
Microsoft May Include HTML5 Support in IE 9 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:58AMRumors are circulating that Microsoft could announce a beta of Internet Explorer 9 at the upcoming MIX 2010 conference. The new version is rumored to feature improved support for open Web standards. The MIX 2010 conference will include at least two presentations about new, open Web standards: One, on HTML5, is entitled "HTML5 Now: The Future of Web Markup Today." Another session looks at the SVG ...
Microsoft will launch Office 2010 May 12 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:56AMThe Office 2010 application suite will be formally launched by Microsoft at an event scheduled for May 12, the company announced today.
Fortinet's January Threatscape Report Rings in Busy New Year, Highest Levels of Malicious Code Ever Detected Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:46AMÇÑ¹·Õè 5 ÁÕ¹Ò¤Á 2553 15:38 ¹.
iPad to spur tablet sales to 10.5M in 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:02AMApple's iPad could drive total tablet sales for the year as high as 10.5 million devices, a Gartner Research analyst said on Thursday.
MOTO milestone review: how to enjoy dvd and video with your mobile phone Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:54PMIn 2008, the MOTO Company has said, foreign markets development center will turn Android operating system.
EU urged to level playing field for Web browsers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:50PMHELSINKI: Makers of six small Web browsers are urging the European Union to push Microsoft Corp to provide them more visibility in its browser choice website.
New layout, groups, programs unveiled at Burrell Township Library Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:11PMLibrary Director Amanda Ashour, members of the library board, its Friends of the Library support group and community volunteers combined efforts to transform the facility in a marathon extended weekend, which included setting up some departments and moving others, adding artwork, and rearranging book selections.
Microsoft's Ballmer Aims for Clouds Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:07PMThe Microsoft CEO discusses the company's cloud computing strategy and tells why it's not just for techies.
Study lauds IE for blocking Web's social attacks Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:00PMThe study, funded by Microsoft, concludes that Microsoft's browser bests competitors in blocking socially engineered malware attacks.
TECHLIFE Stories Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:14PMInternet | 01 Mar 2010 : Doubts have been cast over the "randomness" of the Windows browser ballot on the blogosphere. Microsoft last week began issuing the browser ballot via Windows Update, giving those running Internet Explorer as their default browser the option of installing an alternative.
Symantec exhibit makes cybercrime tangible Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:12PMIn a highly visual, hands-on display at RSA, the security firm shows tools and methods used for cybercrime and identity fraud.
Opera Mini now on Windows Mobile. Yeah, you read that right Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:44PMOpera Software further blurs the lines between Mini and Mobile with a release of a new browser beta for Windows phones.
Vook Re-Imagines Alice in Wonderland Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:00AMALAMEDA, CA--(Marketwire - 03/04/10) - Vook , the company that pioneered the integration of text and video into an innovative new mixed media experience, today announced the release of its newest vook, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," as well as a new series of children's vooks. First written in 1865, the "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" vook blends Lewis Carroll's original story with ...
Typical Windows user patches every 5 days Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:48AMThe typical home user running Windows faces the "unreasonable" task of patching software an average of every five days, a security and vulnerability research company said today.
Opera Mini 5 announced for Windows Mobile devices Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:00AMWeb browser firm Opera has announced today that its Opera Mini 5 beta browser will come pre-installed on smartphones running Windows Mobile 5 and 6.
Opera Mini 5 announced for Windows Mobile devices Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:59AMDan Worth, V3.co.uk , Thursday 4 March 2010 at 11:45:00 Beta version of browser goes native on smartphones Web browser firm Opera has announced today that its Opera Mini 5 beta browser will come pre-installed on smartphones running Windows Mobile 5 and 6. The product will offer improved page-load times and faster browsing speeds by taking advantage of the browser's ability to compress data by up ...
CeBit: Tweaked Firefox offers 3D graphics Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:14AMBrowser uses XML3D to natively render 3D graphics A group of researchers are working on a version of the Firefox web browser that includes the built-in ability to view 3D graphics.
Web wags stage IE 6 funeral Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:12AMOh right. Haha! Yes. Because it's 'dead'. The unsung comic geniuses of the web are holding a mock funeral for Microsoft's decrepit IE 6 browser software later on Thursday.… The power of collaboration within unified communications
Facebook and Twitter Access Via Mobile Browser Grows by Triple-Digits Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:25AMRemember me? Nearly a third (30.8%) of smartphone users accessed social networking sites via their mobile browser in January 2010, up 8.3 points from 22.5 percent one year ago, reports comScore.
EU gives obscure browsers a big chance Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:42PMSeven lesser-known browsers are getting a chance at relevance as 100 million Europeans see alternatives to Internet Explorer.
McAfee: Source code is easy target within corporations Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:27PMMcAfee's analysis of Perforce software, which is used to house source code, finds numerous security weaknesses.
Microsoft confirms free Office 2010 upgrade deal Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:23PMMicrosoft's CFO confirmed today that the company will offer a free upgrade to the upcoming Office 2010 suite starting this month.
Getting a better deal when you buy airline tickets online Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:12PMCINCINNATI, OH (FOX10) - When's the last time you booked a flight online? Are you a frequent flyer? Are you sure you're getting the best possible price?
Small browser makers bitter over ballot screen layout Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:52PMMost of the developers whose browsers have been relegated to a second screen of the ballot Microsoft is now pushing to Europeans are mad as hell, and they won't take it anymore.
Researchers develop 3D graphics capability for Firefox Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:02PMA group of researchers plans to release a version of the Firefox browser that includes the built-in ability to view 3D graphics, a capability that could open the door for more interactive Web pages from developers.
The Top 10 jQuery Plugins for the JavaScript-Weary Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:00PMjQuery's user-friendly syntax and powerful features are clear evidence of the innovative thinking that has sparked a JavaScript renaissance within the web development community.
Facebook and Twitter Access via Mobile Browser Grows by Triple-Digits in the Past Year Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:43PMRESTON, Va., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released a study on social networking access via mobile browser.
Majority of Smartphone Users Upset with Service, Survey Finds Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:14PMMore than half of smartphone users are disappointed with the performance of their devices, citing issues with streaming media, web browsers, and social networking apps, according to a new survey.
Browser Wars: Google Chrome Wins a Round, at Everyone Else's Expense Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:44PMThe Net browser wars have just taken an interesting turn: For the month of February, Google's Chrome was the only one to demonstrate a growth in market share. It was a tiny change, but a strangely interesting one. What's Chrome's secret? The market percentages for browsers in February 2010, according to Net Applications analytics run as follows: Chrome : 5.61%, up 0.39% from January IE : 61.58 ...
Google Acquires Photo Site Picnik, Adding to Picasa (Update1) Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:15PMGoogle Inc., owner of the world’s most popular Internet search engine, acquired the photo-editing site Picnik Inc., adding a companion service to its Picasa picture-storage site.
Google Buys Picnik, a Photo Editing Service Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:08PMAccording to a blog post on the company’s Web site, Picnik began as an online service that allows users to edit digital photos directly in their browsers without having to download software.