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A strong password isn't the strongest security

5 hours 32 min ago
A password with a unique jumble of letters, numbers & punctuations is supposed to protect us, but often does not.A strong password isn't the strongest securityA strong password isn't the strongest security

Internet an equalizer for people with disabilities

14 hours 30 min ago
Internet gadgets and software are creating a virtual world of equality and opportunity for a large segment of the population once marginalized.Internet an equalizer for people with disabilitiesInternet an equalizer for people with disabilities

Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit

Sat, 09/04/2010 - 15:13
Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General's office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suitGoogle faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit

Wikipedia founder bullish on news

Sat, 09/04/2010 - 04:58
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales believes relief may be in sight for the beleaguered news media industry.Wikipedia founder bullish on newsWikipedia founder bullish on news

Twitter tops 145 million registered users: CEO

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 22:15
Twitter has over 145 million registered users and more people are using mobile devices to access the microblogging service.Twitter tops 145 million registered users: CEOTwitter tops 145 million registered users: CEO

Govt to replicate 3G e-auction mechanism for other sectors

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 14:18
Upbeat over the resounding success of the 3G and broadband wireless access spectrum sale, the government on Friday said it plans to replicate the e-auction mechanism for other sectors as well.Govt to replicate 3G e-auction mechanism for other sectorsGovt to replicate 3G e-auction mechanism for other sectors

Fraud & fictitious offers increase in 2 years: RBI

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:46
Reserve Bank of India on Friday said fraudulent and fictitious offers though e-mails, mobile phones and SMSs had increased significantly in the last two years despite public awareness by RBI.Fraud & fictitious offers increase in 2 years: RBIFraud & fictitious offers increase in 2 years: RBI

Facebook testing 'Stalk This Friend' button

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 09:28
It is reportedly testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social networkFacebook testing 'Stalk This Friend' buttonFacebook testing 'Stalk This Friend' button

Malaysia to monitor Internet for 'harmful' blogs

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 09:23
Malaysia has formed a task force to scour the Internet for blog postings deemed harmful to national unityMalaysia to monitor Internet for 'harmful' blogsMalaysia to monitor Internet for 'harmful' blogs

YouTube ads turn piracy into revenue

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 07:01
A YouTube user, TomR35, uploaded a clip from the AMC series ?Mad Men? in which Don Draper makes a heartfelt speech about the importance of nostalgia in advertising.YouTube ads turn piracy into revenueYouTube ads turn piracy into revenue

Facebook gives remote logout to users

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 06:33
Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computerFacebook gives remote logout to usersFacebook gives remote logout to users

Facebook's new security feature: remote logouts

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 23:30
Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.Facebook's new security feature: remote logoutsFacebook's new security feature: remote logouts

Baidu to focus mobile Internet investment on search

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:57
Baidu Inc, operator of China's dominant search engine, said on Thursday that it will focus its future mobile Internet investments on its core search business as it takes aim at the next big Internet space.Baidu to focus mobile Internet investment on searchBaidu to focus mobile Internet investment on search

Google cleared of spying in New Zealand

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:27
Internet giant Google has been cleared of gathering personal wireless internet data during its street view operation in New Zealand.Google cleared of spying in New ZealandGoogle cleared of spying in New Zealand

237 mn internet users in India by 2015: Report

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:12
India will see its number of internet users triple to 237 mn from the current 81 mn by 2015, according to a report.237 mn internet users in India by 2015: Report237 mn internet users in India by 2015: Report

Fresh virus attack on CAT site, IIMs reject hacking theory

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 21:18
The technical glitches that disrupted the first online Common Admission Test (CAT) in 2009 is back to haunt the IIM and top B-schools of the country.Fresh virus attack on CAT site, IIMs reject hacking theoryFresh virus attack on CAT site, IIMs reject hacking theory

Govt wants Google, Skype to set up local servers

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 13:04
The government on Wednesday said BlackBerry, Google, Skype and other communications providers must set up servers in India to allow security forces to intercept Internet data.Govt wants Google, Skype to set up local serversGovt wants Google, Skype to set up local servers

Facebook CEO: Keep private life out of lawsuit

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:01
Zuckerberg says suit by a man who owns part of the site is trying to seek details about his private life.Facebook CEO: Keep private life out of lawsuitFacebook CEO: Keep private life out of lawsuit

Microsoft looks for China's Internet-search partner: Report

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:29
Software major Microsoft Corp is looking for a Chinese partner to become a major player in China's Internet-search market, says a media report.Microsoft looks for China's Internet-search partner: ReportMicrosoft looks for China's Internet-search partner: Report

Govt will ask Google, Skype to give data access

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:28
Govt will send notices to Google and Skype asking them to set up servers in the country and give access to its internet data.Govt will ask Google, Skype to give data accessGovt will ask Google, Skype to give data access