Hackers target freshly uncovered Internet Explorer hole
SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft on Tuesday warned that hackers are targeting a freshly-uncovered weakness in some earlier versions of its Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser software.
Microsoft said it is investigating a hole that cyber attackers are taking advantage of in IE 6 and IE 7.
“At this time, we are aware of targeted [...]
New T-Mobile gadgets to sport Google’s Android
(Reuters) – Wireless carrier T-Mobile is planning an aggressive push into the home with a variety of communication devices that will use Google’s new Android operating software, the New York Times said.
According to the paper, confidential documents obtained from a company partner indicate that T-Mobile plans to sell a home phone early next year and [...]
Google Earth users can dive in the sea
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Google Inc has updated its online map of the world to add the more than two- thirds of the planet that lies underwater and provide a way to view changes to glaciers and other geography over time.
The new edition of Google Earth, unveiled in San Francisco on Monday with an appearance [...]
Battle of the browser: Microsoft IE 8 RC1 now available for download
Microsoft may have finally answered your browsing prayers. The release of IE 8 RC1 looks to have ironed out a significant portion of the browser’s previous bugs.
If you’re a die-hard IE fan and haven’t switched over to Firefox or Google Chrome in the past, the latest version of IE8 RC1 might finally be the release [...]
Internet users worldwide surpass 1 billion
Global Internet usage reached more than 1billion unique visitors in December, with 41.3 percent in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report released Friday by ComScore.
The study looked at Internet users over the age of 15 who accessed the Net from their home or work computers. Europe grabbed the next largest slice of the global [...]
Google releases finished version of Chrome browser
Agence France-Presse|SAN FRANCISCO -Google yanked the “beta” test label off Chrome, quickly putting a stamp of approval on its Web browser released in a direct challenge to Microsoft’s ubiquitous Internet Explorer.
The California online search titan — known for leaving new software offerings in beta, or test, modes for what seems like ages — says Chrome [...]
Microsoft CEO: No interest in buying Yahoo
SYDNEY, Australia -Microsoft’s chief executive said Friday the software giant is not interested in renewing its bid for struggling search engine company Yahoo Inc.
Steve Ballmer told a business lunch in Sydney that Microsoft Corp. had moved on after Yahoo rejected its takeover bid earlier this year, but did suggest a partnership in the search engine [...]
Yahoo! to Announce Job Cuts: Report
Yahoo! (YHOO Quote – Cramer on YHOO – Stock Picks) is expected to announce significant cost-cutting plans, including layoffs, as soon as Tuesday when the Internet company reports quarterly earnings, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The exact number of jobs to be reduced remains unclear, though it is expected to exceed the 1,000 jobs that [...]
