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Google Site Tracks Flu Spread

A new site uses Google searches to track the spread of flu in the US at least two weeks ahead of official figures.

Sanyo R227 Internet Radio Review

The Sanyo R227 is a tabletop internet radio with plenty of cool features.

Virgin Media Shedding 2,200 Jobs

UK cable group Virgin Media plans to eliminate 2,200 jobs by 2012 to ensure it can compete effectively.

Video And Voice Chat For Gmail

Google's Gmail has added both free video and voice chat to its arsenal via a plug-in.

AVG Mistakes Windows File For Malware

An AVG antivirus update mistakenly identified a core Windows file as malware, leaving those who removed it with problems.

Texting Bug For Android

Android phone users discovered that texting the word reboot just after starting up the Android phone caused it to...reboot.

UK Contest Frees Government Data

The winners of the UK Show Us A Better Way contest, creating websites to use public information, have been announced.

Obama Will Appoint U.S. CTO

Barack Obama has announced that he will appoint a chief technology officer for the US, as promised during his campaign.

How Do Spammers Make Money?

A new study has looked at the way spammers make money, and how much, by hijacking part of a botnet.

Downloads Albums To Get Liner Notes

Fall Out Boy will offer interactive liner notes for the download of its new album as an iPhone application.

A Quiet Patch Tuesday

Yes, it's Patch Tuesday time again, but this time Microsoft promises just one critical and one important fix.

Windows 7 For Christmas ’09?

If you're planning on a new PC for Christmas 2009, it looks as if it will come with Windows 7.

Guitar Hero World Tour Arrives With A Party

The new version of the Guitar Hero franchise boasts some changes and was launched with — what else? — a rock'n'roll party.

UK Trials Biometric ID Cards

Two British airports have agreed to a trial of the British government's controversial biometric ID card scheme for their workers.

Obama Malware Follows Election

Barack Obama's election victory has proved to be a popular new lure for malware attackers.

AMD Cutting 500 Jobs

In the second wave of cuts this year, AMD has announced that it will be shedding another 500 jobs.

Craigslist Cracks Down On Prostitution Ads

Under pressure from authorities, Internet classified ads site Craigslist has agreed to crack down on prostitution ads.

Icahn Urges Yahoo-Microsoft Search Deal

Now there's no Google ad deal, Yahoo director Carl Icahn is once again urging the company to sell its search business to Microsoft.

Mozilla Tests Private Browsing Feature

Mozilla is testing a private browsing feature for Firefox that would make it seem as if the browser session never occurred.

Microsoft Helps Start-Ups

Microsoft has launched a new program called BizSpark to give free software and support to small start-ups.

UK Jail Time For NASA Hacker?

20 British MPs have tabled a motion calling for NASA hacker Gary McKinnon to serve any jail time in the UK, not the US.

MP3 Logo Wins UK Industry Support

A logo to show that MP3 files will play on all devices has won support from seven of Britain's biggest download sites.

AT&T Announces Broadband Limits

AT&T has become the second service to impose Internet data limits on users, following the lead of Comcast.

London Games Fest At Trafalgar Square

Last weekend at the London Games Festival, EA took over famed Trafalgar Square to promote its wares.

Three Strikes Law For French Pirates

The French Senate has voted in favor of a law that will throw persistent illegal file sharers offline after two warnings.

Google Fixes Android Security Flaw

The Android security flaw announced last week has now been patched by an over-the-air update.

EA To Cut 500 Jobs

After giving a lower than anticipated profit warning, Electronic Arts has said it will cut over 500 jobs.

Sinowal Trojan Stealing Banking Information

The details of over half a million online bank accounts and credit and debit cards have been stolen by the highly advanced Sinowal Trojan.

Amnesty Critiques Global Network Initiative

Amnesty International has criticized the Global Network Initiative backed by Microsoft, Google and Yahoo for its "weaknesses."

Help Invent The Perfect PC

Intel and Asus have combined on a project to create what will be the first community-designed PC.

Call Of Duty 4 Big Golden Joystick Winner

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare scooped the big four trophies at the annual Golden Joystick game awards, handed out in Britain.

Microsoft, Google To Use Open ID

Both Microsoft and Google have released plans that will bring their users into the Open ID scheme.

iPhone Appealing To Lower Incomes

A new report has revealed that the iPhone is experiencing its greatest growth among those earning a less than median household income.

Update For Windows Live Hotmail

Microsoft has given its Windows Live Hotmail a makeover, and added a few new features to make life easier for users.