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Smartphones tempting new targets for hackers

Software security experts warn that mobile phones are tempting targets for hackers in a world where people eagerly invite strange applications onto handsets packed with personal data.

Fri 30 Jul 10 from PhysOrg

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Video game teaches cell microbiology

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 30 (UPI) -- A video game teaching microbiology proved an unexpected hit with gamers who've played it 1 million times within 10 days of its release, its authors say. ...

21 hours ago from UPI

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Microsoft's Ballmer on Apple's iPad: Not for everybody, but we'll compete

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer knew he couldn't avoid questions about Apple's iPad when he met yesterday with Wall Street analysts. Here are a few ...

Fri 30 Jul 10 from USA today

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Safari 5.0.1 brings plethora of extensions, patches vulnerabilities

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(PhysOrg.com) -- After the release of Safari 5 last month, Thursday, July 28th, Apple introduced a smoother, more efficient version, deeming it Safari 5.0.1.

Thu 29 Jul 10 from PhysOrg

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Rebooted Starcraft aims to draw new gamers

Twelve years after Starcraft, one of the highest grossing videogames in history, its makers released a sequel Tuesday in hopes of drawing new fans to its intergalactic adventure.

Wed 28 Jul 10 from The Independent

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Michael Jackson character withdrawn from popular iPhone game

The King of Pop will no longer grace the screen of hit video game Plants vs. Zombies, after the estate of Michael Jackson raised concerns with game makers PopCap.

Thu 29 Jul 10 from The Independent

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Google Rolls Out Android's New Anti-Piracy Mechanism

If we're hearing any one thing from developers that is scaring'em away from Android, it's that Android apps are just way, way too easy to pirate. Hell, you don't even have to go through shady ...

Wed 28 Jul 10 from TechCrunch

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Internet warriors hone skills at Black Hat - DefCon

Internet warriors are gathering this week to explore chinks in the armors of computers, bank teller machines, mobile phones, power grids, and other "smart" devices intrinsic to modern life.

Mon 26 Jul 10 from The Independent

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Tablet computers 'job one urgency' at Microsoft: Ballmer

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Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said Thursday that developing Windows-based tablet computers and getting them to market is "job one urgency" for the US software giant.

Thu 29 Jul 10 from PhysOrg

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TekVault Extends Compliance Services Portfolio by Partnering with Iron Mountain

ROCKAWAY, N.J., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Recovering lost data, email or files is paramount for today's corporations to maintain business continuity and to meet regulatory compliance requirements. ...

Thu 29 Jul 10 from RedOrbit

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