Archive for December 1st, 2008

Death and taxes in virtual worlds

Monday, December 1st, 2008

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Death and taxes in virtual worlds–The taxman is coming to your virtual world. Hide your real wallet.

Intel rethinks Netbooks: ‘Fine for an hour’ but–The smallish designs may not be the next big thing after all. Intel, whose Atom chip powers most Netbooks, says it now foresees mostly incremental gains.

Morocco issues biometric ID cards–The country’s national security service says the contactless smart cards, required for all citizens over 18, will be used to fight terrorism. Artists are issued an additional professional card.

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Clearwire-Sprint Nextel unveils new brand

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Clearwire and Sprint Nextel complete transaction to form new company to build nationwide 4G broadband network and roll out “Clear” brand.

Eyes turn to auto start-ups’ funding, aid requests

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Auto start-ups join the Big 3 auto companies in looking to raise money through outside investments or government aid. The public isn’t giving either group a free ride.

MySpace ruling could lead to jail for lying online daters

Monday, December 1st, 2008

The recent conviction in the MySpace suicide case could mean that the days of being able to freely lie on the Web could be coming to an end.

Open source is dead. Long live open source

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Companies are turning to open source for cost savings and productivity, but will vendors benefit?

Report: Redstone to sell Midway Games stake

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Media mogul’s National Amusements is selling its 87 percent stake in the company to reduce a heavy tax burden, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Linux hits the iPhone. Do you care?

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Linux has been ported to the iPhone, but who cares?

Microsoft’s Surface to drive BMW customization

Monday, December 1st, 2008

The software giant’s multitouch technology will be incorporated in BMW Product Navigator devices at dealerships to help customers choose and animate new-car options.

Europe to get cybercrime alert system

Monday, December 1st, 2008

To be built by Europol, the system will pool reports of crimes such as ID or financial theft online, and spot and track illegal activity, from across the 27 EU member states.

BKAV: Top-notch Vietnamese software raises antivirus bar

Monday, December 1st, 2008

An online security center in Hanoi offers products and services that redefine online protection.