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Computer Grid Aids Video Streaming

A new service is using a cluster of net-based computers to shrink movies so they can be sent at a high quality over regular broadband connections.

Motorola Freezes Salaries, Cuts Benefits

Troubled phone maker Motorola is going to cut employee benefits and freeze salaries in an attempt to ride out the recession.

Berlin Philharmonic Goes Live Online

The renowned Berlin Philharmonic is going to start streaming its concerts live online for a fee and widen its audience into the millions.

BBC iPlayer For Mac And Linux

The BBC has released versions of its iPlayer for both Mac and Linux that will let users download programs.

You’re Texting? You’re Better

Rock festival doctors have discovered that when patients suffering from fainting or panic attacks are able to text friends, they're well enough to be allowed to leave.

IE And Firefox Get Patches

Microsoft has issued its emergency IE security fix, and Firefox gets a security flaw patch — the last one for Firefox 2.

iPods Teach Medical Students

Radiography students at a British university are being given iPods pre-loaded with video lessons for "different ways of learning."

Sky Tests 3D TV Broadcasts

British broadcaster Sky has successfully tested delivering a 3D program to a domestic TV — but don't get too excited yet.

Apple Planning Snow Leopard Surprise?

Apple is planning to unveil its new Snow Leopard OS at next month's Macworld, and is hinting it might contain some very big surprises.

China Bans Some Sites Again

After unblocking some sites for the Beijing Olympics, China has banned them again, including the BBC Chinese site and Voice of America.

Legal Papers Served Via Facebook

In one of the most unusual uses of social networking ever, an Australian couple has been served with legal papers via Facebook.

Apple To Abandon Macworld

Apple has announced that next month's Macworld will be the last time the company participates, and that Steve Jobs won't give the keynote address.

Device Stops Cell Phone Use When Driving

A new device stops drivers using their cell phones to make or receive calls or texts when driving.

North Korea Gets Cell Phones

North Korea has signed a deal with an Egyptian company that will allow limited cell phone service in the country.

Major Internet Explorer Security Alert

A major flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser means hackers could take remote control of a computer.

Hackers Help Amazon Illegal Logging

Hackers have invaded the system to issue fake Amazon transportation permits so cutters can exceed limits, according to Greenpeace.

Could .scot Be Coming?

The Scottish government is set to apply to create a new .scot domain for all those wanting to show tartan pride.

ISPs Reject Australian Filter Plan

Many Australian ISPs have rebuffed the government on its plans to filter net traffic and block thousands of sites.

Russian Man Trademarks The ;-)

A Russian businessman claims to have trademarked the wink emoticon in his country, and he's planning on charging businesses that use it.

Crimeware Spreading Sites Hit Record High

A new report shows that the number of sites infected with malware to steal passwords and personal information hit an all-time high in the second quarter.

Sale Deal Urged On Yahoo

A major investor in Yahoo has urged it to revive discussions to sell its search business to Microsoft.

A National Office For Cyberspace?

A new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies has recommended setting up a National Office for Cyberspace.

Teacher Questions Linux Legality

A Texas middle school teacher has reprimanded a pupil for handing out Linux discs and questioned the legality of the operating system.

Keep Your Medical Details On A Flash Drive?

A former soldier has come up with the idea of people keeping their medical details on a USB memory stick that can be worn or carried.

Google Chrome Emerges From Beta

Google has announced that its Chrome browser is set to emerge from beta just three months after its release.

FTC Stops Scareware Scam

The Federal Trade Commission has gone to court and obtained a temporary halt on the activities of two companies believed to be behind a scareware scam.

Spore Is Most Pirated PC Game Of 2008

According to one result, Spore has won the honor of being the most illegally downloaded PC game of 2008, with 1.7 million illegal downloads.

Microsoft Agrees To EU Search Data Limit

Microsoft has become the first company to agree to the EC's search data retention limit — but it will only do it if Google agrees, too.

IWF Backs Down From Wikipedia Image Ban

In the wake of a furore about its action, the UK's Internet Watch Foundation has backed down from its ban of the image of an album cover on Wikipedia.

Koobface Worm Hits Facebook

PC users of Facebook and other social networking sites are being warned about the spreading Koobface worm.

A Muslim Virtual World Arrives

Muxlim Pal, the first virtual world aimed at the Muslim community in Western countries, will arrive very soon.

Web-Based Microsoft Office Next Year

Microsoft had promised a Web-based version of Microsoft Office this year, but now it's going to arrive sometime in 2009.

U.S. No Longer Internet Central

A new study shows that the U.S. is becoming less important as a central hub for Internet traffic.

Distributed Computing Helps Energy Project

Distributed computing — where thousands of volunteer PCs help with the number crunching — is aiding the Clean Air Project.