Archive for November 9th, 2008

Ballmer: No on WebKit, yes on app store

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

In Australia, Microsoft’s CEO says Facebook and Apple have “made it easier for developers to distribute their applications.” He also elaborates on his browser-rendering views.

Forensic tool detects pornography in the workplace

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Paraben software analyzes images in real time to search for pornographic content on business networks. It should attract the attention of every corporate counsel and HR manager.

Sirius-XM channel merge begins next week

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

There is no official word from the companies on what the new combined channel lineup will look like, but some leaked information has appeared in online forums.

After a tough year, BitTorrent replaces CEO again

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Naming of Eric Klinker to file-sharing wunderkind’s top post is accompanied by a 50 percent layoff and plans to close its media store, according to the Times.

Video: Al Gore electrifies Web 2.0 Summit

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Environmental activist and former Vice President Al Gore talks about the Internet, electricity, and the past presidential election at the Web
2.0 Summit in San Francisco.

Not such a brave end for smiling assassin

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

AMROZI, the smiling assassin, was not so brave when faced with his own death. His older brother Mukhlas was more defiant and praised God to the end.

End is nigh for great Aussie goon bag

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

IT has fuelled parties for decades and spawned countless nicknames but cask wine may soon be a thing of the past.

Cat hacksaw killing horror sickens owner

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

A CAT, described by its owner as the perfect pet, has been found hacked to bits by a saw and decapitated at a primary school.

Bedlam in Bali as bombers buried

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

THE Bali bombers’ funeral service took more than six hours as hundreds of radicals threatening payback clashed with police.

Bali bombers executed

Sunday, November 9th, 2008