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Quantum crypto cracked, researchers say

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 18:48
Researchers claim to have cracked the quantum cryptography equipment used to cloak highly sensitive communications by banks and defense agencies.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

IBM ships 5.2GHz chip, its fastest yet

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 18:48
A chip in IBM's new zEnterprise System clocks in at 5.2GHz. The fastest IBM microprocessor to date is targeted at mainframes. It packs in four cores, plus a respectable helping of DRAM.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

IE slips in usage share; Chrome resumes growth

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 18:19
In August, earlier trends reasserted themselves, with IE dipping, Chrome rising, and Firefox flat. Microsoft is happy to see IE6 on its way out.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Live blog: Apple music event

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 17:40
CNET will be covering Apple's yearly music event in San Francisco live, starting at 10 a.m. PDT Wednesday.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Windows 7 continues to gain ground on Vista

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 17:39
Usage of Microsoft's Windows 7 outpaces that of Vista for the second month, though XP remains the dominant operating system, Net Applications says.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Sweden reopens rape probe of Wikileaks founder

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 17:35
After dropping a rape case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange last month, Sweden is reopening it for further investigation, according to reports.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Gaming addict in win over video game lawyers

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 17:28
Man who claims he's addicted to the game Lineage II persuades a court that he can challenge end-user agreement that restricted the game maker's liability.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Philly subway to capture energy from braking trains

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 17:15
The smart grid goes underground in Philadelphia, where a battery will store energy from regenerative braking, cutting power costs and earning revenue on the grid.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Survey: Few companies virtualizing critical apps

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 17:14
Despite hype and promise of virtualization, many companies are avoiding the tech for mission-critical applications. A new survey helps to explain why.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Apple, Apple, Apple!

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 16:34
Microsoft is updating the Xbox 360 controller, Palm releases details about WebOS 2.0, and, of course, new rumors surface about Apple's music event on Wednesday.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Exploring a healthy cloud-computing job market

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 16:23
In a struggling economy, the tech industry is a shining light. Even within the strong tech economy, though, cloud computing stands out right now.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

EA touts Madden social 'experience' on Facebook

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 16:07
Madden NRL Superstars lets players create a fantasy football team and compete against others on Facebook. If you want to win, though, be ready to cough up cash.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Research supports longer iTunes song samples

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 16:02
Two researchers reported that the sweet spot for digital music sampling is around 60 seconds. Apple is expected to boost length of iTunes samples to possibly 90 seconds.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Microsoft brings back Windows 7 'family pack'

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 16:02
Once again, though, the software maker bills the three-copy bundle of Windows 7 Home Premium as a limited-time, "while supplies last" offer.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Benchmarking-software industry remains profitable

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 16:01
A new survey suggest that SaaS companies can remain highly profitable, even in a down economy.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Report: 3.24 million plug-in EVs sold by 2015

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 15:48
As automakers gear up for market push of assorted plug-in vehicles, it looks like Chinese and U.S. drivers will buy the majority of them, according to Pike Research.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Gartner throttles back on 2010 PC forecast

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 14:55
Worldwide shipments of PCs are expected to rise 19 percent for the year, but the market researcher says economic uncertainty points to somewhat less robust growth in the second half.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

'Virtual mirror' tells you how to look better

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 14:00
Imagine the day when a mirror tells you what shade of lipstick to wear. That day has already arrived at Boots stores in the U.K. and a handful of Wal-Marts here in the U.S.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Report: Sony to launch latest iTunes challenger

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 12:57
The media giant is ready to move beyond the disaster that was Sony Connect and once again take on iTunes, according to the FT.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter

Sony takes on Kindle with next-gen e-readers

Onsdag, 2010-09-01 08:01
Sony has officially unveiled three new e-readers, the Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350, the Reader Touch Edition PRS-650, and the Reader Daily Edition PRS-950. They all feature next-generation touch-screen E-Ink technology.
Kategorier: IT-nyheter