Technology news
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ED Digital's HD LCD TVs Support Windows Media
Don't think it will be in Singapore. Windows XP Media Center is the best that we can offer.
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The Internet reborn
Year in Review: Five years after the dot-com bust, the Net showed vigor and inspiration not seen since the 1990s. -
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Windows flaw spawns dozens of attacks
A flaw in Microsoft's Windows Meta File has spawned dozens of attacks since its discovery last week, security experts warned Tuesday. -
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Why companies monitor blogs
In May 2003, the consumer advocacy group Ban Trans Fat sued Kraft Foods, demanding that the comestibles giant stop selling its Oreo cookies in California. -
Disney looks to ESPN playbook for broadband strategy
For years ESPN has thrived as one of the most lucrative franchises on U.S. cable TV, commanding high license fees for the loyal viewers who expect to see the sports network included in their basic subscription packages. -
Blair ready for his Web close-up
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his team at 10 Downing St. are offering a behind-the-scenes look at Blair's day-to-day duties via a new video on the official Number 10 Web site. -
Sprechen sie Whale?
Endangered whales sing in distinct "dialects" in different parts of the world, a discovery made possible by advanced sound-detection technology. -
Skype targets mainstream consumers
Skype is making a play for the mainstream IP telephony market with a series of new products being announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. -
U.K. cities to get blanket Wi-Fi coverage
The United Kingdom has unveiled plans for citywide Wi-Fi networks that will give residents in nine cities high-speed wireless Internet access from laptops, PDAs and mobile phones. -
Rambus, AMD in licensing deal
Rambus on Tuesday said that chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices has agreed to pay $75 million over five years to license Rambus technology for boosting the speed at which computer chips communicate with each other. -
RIM cites another Patent Office win
BlackBerry e-mail service provider Research In Motion said on Friday the U.S. patent office has ruled against two more NTP patents in their fight over the popular service. -
Classic news clips make BBC site debut
The BBC is allowing Internet users to download and edit news clips featuring some of the biggest events of the last 50 years. -
Motorola unveils iRadio, new home products
Motorola, the world's No. 2 cell phone maker, on Tuesday revealed details of its plans for iRadio, a subscription music service that will go on sale this year. It also unveiled a new home phone that consumers could link with cell phone and Web phone services. -
Advertising's twilight zone: Virtual product placement
Viewers of last April 25's episode of the CBS show "Yes, Dear" may have noticed a box of Club Crackers sitting on a living room coffee table, next to a plate of cheese. -
Slingbox takes the shows on the road
Sling Media plans to announce Thursday that consumers can use a wide range of mobile devices to watch their home television from anywhere in the world. -
Starz looks to expand to PCs, video players
Starz Entertainment Group is introducing a $9.95-a-month subscription service that will allow people to download movies from the Internet and watch them on their computers, portable video players and television sets. -
Owners' Web gives Realtors run for money
MADISON, Wis.--Across the country, the National Association of Realtors and the 6 percent commission that most of its members charge to sell a house are under assault by government officials, consumer advocates, lawyers and ambitious entrepreneurs. -
MIT grads to size up Silicon Valley
Bay Area technology companies will get a crack this week at enticing some of the brightest from MIT, something that used to be much easier for Silicon Valley. -
Cornice launches smaller drive with more memory
Cornice's newest line of portable drives boosts memory while shrinking in size. -
Symantec Snaps Up IMlogic
Symantec said Tuesday that it will acquire privately-held IMlogic to beef up its security and management of instant messaging. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. -
Microsoft Plans To Patch Zero-Day Windows Bug
Microsoft plans to patch an increasingly-dangerous zero-day vulnerability in Windows next week as part of its monthly security update, the Redmond, Wash.-based developer said Tuesday. -
Blogs Buzzing With Google PC Report
A news report that Google Inc. has been in negotiations with retailers to sell a Google PC had the blogosphere buzzing Tuesday. -
At CES, Scores Of New Ways To Access To Digital Content
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gets underway this week in Las Vegas, showcasing tomorrow's cool gadgets. Brace yourself for the wave of new products. This year's show is expected to demonstrate how nearly every type of device will connect to the Internet and each other to give consumers more access to data, audio, video, and games.
