Science and Technology
Hacker McKinnon loses appeal against extradition to US - guardian.co.uk
 CTV.ca | Hacker McKinnon loses appeal against extradition to US guardian.co.uk - Gary McKinnon, a computer expert who hacked into dozens of US military computers, lost his appeal to the European court of human rights today and faces extradition to the US in the next fortnight, his solicitor said. London hacker loses US extradition appeal Nasa hacker loses final legal challenge |
Internet Explorer gets makeover - BBC News
 DailyTech | Internet Explorer gets makeover BBC News - Microsoft has released the second "beta" or test version of its latest browser Internet Explorer 8 (IE8). It remains unclear when a final version of the program will be shipped, with the test version currently available for download. IE8's 'porn mode' causes a stir New IE helps privacy |
Stop-and-search powers 'may be creating more recruits for gangs' - Daily Mail
 Telegraph.co.uk | Stop-and-search powers 'may be creating more recruits for gangs' Daily Mail - By Charlotte Gill Stop-and-search tactics to curb knife crime could alienate young men and drive them into the arms of gangs, it was claimed today. Stop and search makes gangs stronger, says former Met police boss Met's knife crime policy attacked |
Apple ticked off over ‘misleading’ iPhone ad - IT PRO
 Canada.com | Apple ticked off over ‘misleading’ iPhone ad IT PRO - The computer giant has got on the bad side of the ASA with its claims of full internet access on the iPhone. By Maggie Holland, 28 Aug 2008 at 15:17 Apple has had its knuckles wrapped by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) who has ruled that one ... Apple iPhone ad banned over misleading internet claims Apple iPhone advert censored by watchdog |
Launch of controversial child database delayed - guardian.co.uk
 BBC News | Launch of controversial child database delayed guardian.co.uk - The launch of a controversial new government database containing details of every child in the country is to be delayed for technical reasons, it was revealed today. Database of children is delayed Police to get access to child protection database |
Third of UK homes still lack internet access - ZDNet UK
Third of UK homes still lack internet access ZDNet UK - While broadband continues its march into ever more homes in the UK, new figures from the Office for National Statistics also reveal that more than a third of households are still going without a web connection. Digital divide still exists Office of National Statistics: half of UK now banks online |
Best Western Security Breach Hack Fright Turns Murkier - ITProPortal
 PC World | Best Western Security Breach Hack Fright Turns Murkier ITProPortal - It could have been the biggest security cyberheist of all times with fears that up to eight million records being compromised as news emerged on Sunday that Best Western Hotel group central customer database had been breached. Best Western and the worst kind of security mix-up Hackers steal details of Best Western hotel guests |
Google Android Platform Misses Google Talk and Bluetooth Features - ITProPortal
 DailyTech | Google Android Platform Misses Google Talk and Bluetooth Features ITProPortal - A Primary version of Google’s much touted mobile phone platform, Android SDK, has appeared on the web, with a couple of subtractions from its original menu. Google explains missing Android features Android's missing Bluetooth: Limitations laid out |
IFA 2008: Philips Unveils LED Backlit TV - TrustedReviews
 TrustedReviews | IFA 2008: Philips Unveils LED Backlit TV TrustedReviews - LED backlighting has been "just around the corner" for what seems like an age but it looks as though IFA 2008 could be where it takes centre stage, with Philips among the first to announce a retail product. Philips LED LUX LCD television launches Philips pitches black with new LED backlight |
IFA 2008: Sony Shows Thinnest, Lightest LCD TV - TrustedReviews
 Stuff.tv | IFA 2008: Sony Shows Thinnest, Lightest LCD TV TrustedReviews - CEO Howard Stringer is first on stage and he’s predictably talking up HD and we’re given a clip of Quantum of Solace to show off their technology. Sony showcases EX-1 LCD television Sony KDL-40ZX1 is now the skinniest LCD in the world |
Deafness breakthrough as doctor grows - Times Online
 Telegraph.co.uk | Deafness breakthrough as doctor grows Times Online - The search for new therapies for deafness has taken a significant step forward after scientists successfully grew a critical type of ear cell in mammals for the first time. Gene therapy could lead to a cure for deafness, scientists reveal Gene therapy 'may repair hearing' |
Fuel prices drive cars off the roads - Independent
 Joy Online | Fuel prices drive cars off the roads Independent - By Mark Hughes The credit crunch and the rising cost of running a car has caused traffic on Britain's major roads to drop for the first time since congestion was measured, a report has revealed. Rising fuel prices ease traffic jams as drivers take the slow lane Journeys faster as congestion falls 12 |
Toshiba announces Regza ZF range of upscaling TVs (IFA 2008) - T3
 Crave | Toshiba announces Regza ZF range of upscaling TVs (IFA 2008) T3 - Toshiba's striving ahead with its new format, which...is actually just upscaling the old format of standard def TVs. We've already seen Tosh's upscaling laptops and DVD players, but today at IFA 2008 they announced upscaling TVs, containing their ... Toshiba Regza 40ZF575D: Improving bog-standard video Shiny at IFA 2008: Toshiba Regza ZF upscaling TV for 'near HD' |
LG launches X110 Netbook - IT PRO
 ITProPortal | LG launches X110 Netbook IT PRO - Mobile giant LG has jumped on the netbook bandwagon with the imminent arrival of the X110. By Maggie Holland, 28 Aug 2008 at 16:27 LG has unveiled a new netbook, with the aim of snaffling the interest of those keen to surf the web but need something ... LG's X110 Netbook To Open Mobile Phone Manufacturers Flood Gates? LG will launch a X110 10-inch netbook with integrated 3G wireless ... |
Series Stacking Comes To iPlayer - TrustedReviews
 TrustedReviews | Series Stacking Comes To iPlayer TrustedReviews - While we take great offense at being called Apple fanboys (no one in the office uses a Mac, though four of us are partial to the iPhone) we will happily admit to being big fans of the BBC and its helpful moves like this that make our hearts swoon. BBC iPlayer to lose seven-day restriction courtesy of series stacking BBC to offer "series stacking" on iPlayer |
Long time coming – a new Microsoft Mobile Standard handset - ITProPortal
 Crave | Long time coming – a new Microsoft Mobile Standard handset ITProPortal - HTC have been remiss of late with the simpler version of Microsoft Mobile. The announcement of the HTC S740 brings the moribund platform back into focus. HTC Touch Pro HTC S740 3.5G smartphone |
The A to Z of spamming exposed - Inquirer
The A to Z of spamming exposed Inquirer - By Emma Hughes: Thursday, 28 August 2008, 10:39 AM SPAMMERS ARE FANS of the alphabet according to recent research - you’re going to start wishing your name was Zebedee. Does my name affect how much spam I get? Amy 'will get more spam than Zac' |
Museum gets funding to promote the web - ZDNet UK
 24 Hour Museum | Museum gets funding to promote the web ZDNet UK - The Wolfson Foundation is allying with the government to fund exhibits about the internet at the National Media Museum. The museum, based in Bradford, will receive £150k for the project - just part of the £4m that culture minister Margaret Hodge ... Birmingham museum grant will fund city history exhibit Cash windfall for North East museums |
IFA 2008: Philips Delivers Three New Home Theatre Systems - TrustedReviews
 TrustedReviews | IFA 2008: Philips Delivers Three New Home Theatre Systems TrustedReviews - Apologies if these reports appear to have a breathless sense of urgency, but as alluded to earlier Philips has announced an indecently large amount of new products at IFA 2008. Philips launches CinemaOne box of tricks (IFA 2008) Philips launches CinemaOne compact cinema system |
Microsoft preparing to introduce new 'Blue Track' mouse tech? - T3
 TechRadar.com | Microsoft preparing to introduce new 'Blue Track' mouse tech? T3 - The humble mouse has long been an important sidekick to the PC and over the years they have evolved from track-balls to ball-mice to optical and more recently, laser mice. Microsoft's new mouse drops laser tech Microsoft to unveil "BlueTrack" mice on September 9th? |
