Archive for July, 2009
Venezuelan election law approved
Posted by Newspapers Today in Americas on July 31st, 2009
Venezuela’s National Assembly passes an election law that critics say will benefit President Hugo Chavez’s party.
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Published on Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:58:06 GMT
Windows 7 RTM reviewed
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on July 31st, 2009
I’ve spent much of the past six months using Windows 7, tracking its development from beta to release-to-manufacturing. There’s a lot to like, some dislikes, and overall it’s a step in the right direction. Read the full review of Microsoft’s latest OS.
This article is from CNET News [visit resource]
Published on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:49:00 PDT
US file-sharer gets $700,000 fine
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on July 31st, 2009
A US student is told to pay $675,000 (£404,000) to record labels for breaking copyright laws after sharing music online.
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Published on Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:54:57 GMT
Court orders shorter sentence for ex-Qwest chief
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on July 31st, 2009
Denver appeals court says stock gains had been overstated for Joseph Nacchio, who is currently serving a six-year prison term for insider trading.
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Published on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:05:36 PDT
Researchers offer tools for eavesdropping and video hijacking
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on July 31st, 2009
UCSniff can be used to spy on video conference calls while VideoJak allows for hijacking of video streams.
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Published on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:51:00 PDT
Jailbreaking software already works for 3.0.1 iPhone update
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on July 31st, 2009
Usually when Apple updates the iPhone OS, jailbreakers have to wait until the Dev Team comes out with a new version of jailbreaking software before they can update. Not this time around.
This article is from CNET News [visit resource]
Published on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:26:00 PDT
Report: FCC inquires into Apple, AT&T rejection of Google Voice app
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on July 31st, 2009
Dow Jones Newswire says the federal agency sent letters to all three companies involved. Because no complaints have been filed with the FCC, it’s not a formal investigation.
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Published on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:52:00 PDT
Windows 7 on MacBook Pro: Nice, but still has poor battery life
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on July 31st, 2009
Windows 7, like Windows Vista and XP drains battery really fast on Intel-based Mac laptop.
This article is from CNET News [visit resource]
Published on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:37:00 PDT
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