Google has announced it will acquire Nest Labs, makers of the Nest Learning Thermostat and the Protect smoke detector, for $3.2 billion in cash. Nest will continue to operate as an independent brand.
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The week of August 7th, 2008 the amount of malicious spam a single computer user received finally overtook health and product spam. Meant to exploit holes in your operating system, get credit card information...
MagneticSoft today announces Folder Castle 2.2, the newest upgrade of the security software for protecting computer files from snoops and thieves. Now, Folder Castle can hide files and folders automatically when you log off, shut...
A new "unbreakable" encryption method will be keep votes safe for citizens in the Swiss canton of Geneva during the country's upcoming national elections, according to Nicolas Gisin of the University of Geneva. The city-state...
Microsoft will start erasing data from web searches after 18 months, unless it receives consent to store it longer. Microsoft is calling on the rest of the Internet industry to support it, with a common...
While the RIAA has been making headway in the United States by suing anonymous alleged file sharers with just an IP address and obtaining their names and addresses from the Internet service providers, things could...
The movie industry just doesn't get it. This is a new century and the times, they are a-changing. But the studio bosses just keep on ignoring technology like they are on rails, kicking the consumer...
America Online is deploying anti-spyware technology from CA in a new version of its client software. America Online Inc. on Wednesday announced ASP (AOL Spyware Protection) 2.0, which uses Computer Associates International Inc.'s eTrust PestPatrol...
In a surprise move Microsoft wants users to limit its browsers functionality for better security. Already Microsoft says if you're running SP2 you're in the clear, but for those who don't want to test...
Who wouldn't want to have wallpaper that could stop electronic eavesdropping? A British defense contractor BAE Systems has developed a panel that does just that. In addition to being only 50 to 100...
Perhaps you may like to read something a bit different this morning... I present you Active Packaging! Unwrapping your shopping to find you have bought mouldy bread, rotten strawberries and sour milk...
European Union officials are proposing to spend more than £30m to try to make the internet safer for children. The four-year plan has been put forward by the European Commission. The program, which...
Securing Windows Folders on the fly, on removable drives or devices has never been easier than it is with Password Protect. Password Protect lets you control access to your folders. Secure your documents...
REDMOND, Wash. -- Dec. 16, 2003 -- Consumers who are planning to buy or think they may receive a new PC this holiday season will want to learn how to protect it right out of...
Computer Associates Will Offer Free Desktop Security Suite Today at COMDEX Las Vegas 2003, Microsoft Corp. announced continuing industry support for its Protect Your PC campaign, demonstrated by a new anti-virus and...
Microsoft Research's Patented Spam-Filtering SmartScreen Technology To Be Applied Across Microsoft's E-Mail Platforms, Including New Microsoft Exchange Intelligent Message Filter Microsoft Corp. today announced at COMDEX Las Vegas 2003 that as...
IBM have announced they are to release software that will allow the protection of Wi-Fi networks from 'drive-by hacking'. This is the hijacking of wireless networks by people who go within the broadcast range and...
Defense communications firm L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. and data security systems vendor Kasten Chase Applied Research have won a $6 million contract with the U.S. government to develop a system that provides secure remote access...
As Windows 10 approaches end of life, Microsoft targets more users with full-screen ads
Windows 11 build 27754 is out with modernized Windows Hello, new taskbar features, more
Windows 11 audio bug blasts users with 100% volume, Microsoft confirms
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