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Microsoft IE8 browser threat to online advertising

Microsoft has launched the second beta version of its upcoming Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) browser, with new security features that could undermine the business model of some online advertisers.

Mozilla Firefox 3.0 auto-update begins

Mozilla has triggered an automatic update to Firefox 3.0, a week after the company said it would start offering the newest version of its browser to users of the older Firefox 2.0.0.16.

Storage market thrives in down economy

The storage market is thriving despite a tough economy, as exploding digital information growth has forced customers to add more capacity and upgrade to newer storage systems that are faster and more efficient, analysts say.

China bans iTunes after Tibet protest

Chinese authorities have blocked Apple's iTunes Music Store, apparently because 'more than 40' athletes have listened to protest songs by bands such as Rush and Alanis Morissette.

Firefox criticised over 'unecessary' security warnings

Mozilla is being accused of creating undue fear and confusion for everyday web surfers, due to the new security feature in Firefox 3.0 that throws out a warning page when a website's SSL certificate is expired or has not been issued by a trusted third party.

Apple's MobileMe lacks key security feature

Users of Apple's MobileMe service are complaining about a lack of security when using the service at a public hotspot.

Firefox 3.0 auto-update expected soon

Mozilla has revealed that it may push Firefox 3.0 as an auto-update to PCs running older versions of the open-source browser.

IDF 2008: Yahoo and Intel bring internet to TV

Intel announced at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) that it's partnering with Yahoo in a new effort to link the TV to the internet.

Microsoft pursues search plans, without Yahoo

While the company only has a 10 percent share of the search market with its Live Search technology, Microsoft has big plans to enhance its platform regardless of what happens with its now-dormant proposal to buy Yahoo.

School heads organisation cuts travel costs with web conferencing

The National College for School Leadership has cut staff and visitor travel, and saved £54,000 on transport in three months, after implementing Cisco WebEx collaboration software.

IDF 2008: Embedded chips to drive Internet adoption, exec says

Embedded chips will fuel the growth of the Internet in the future, making it available everywhere, an Intel executive said on Tuesday.

Google 'killers' struggle to gain traction

Two new search engines that have got a lot of publiciity as possible Google slayers continue to trail the world's most popular search engine by some way.

Dell fails in 'cloud computing' trademark bid

Dell cannot register "cloud computing" as a trademark because the term is a generic one describing services offered by many companies, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has said in an initial ruling.

ISO, IEC reject appeals, approve OOXML spec

The International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have rejected appeals from four countries and given final approval to publish the Microsoft-backed Office Open XML (OOXML) specification.

Turquoise trading platform goes live

Share trading platform Turquoise finally went live today (Friday) after months of delays.

Yahoo fills Icahn board seats

Yahoo has filled the two empty seats on its board of directors by appointing former Viacom chief executive Frank J. Biondi Jr. and former Nextel chief executive John H Chapple.

Hackers use fake MSNBC alerts in malware ruse

Hackers trying to plant malware on PCs have switched from touting CNN news in come-on messages to pushing breaking stories said to be from rival network MSNBC, security experts said today.

Facebook faces class-action suit over Beacon

A class-action suit charges Facebook with privacy law violations for implementation of its Beacon program.

Man gets seven years for phishing scam

A US man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for masterminding a phishing scheme that targeted AOL users over a four-year period.

Public bodies to snoop through internet activity records

Public bodies such as local councils and health authorities could be given the right to snoop through records of internet activity under new government proposals.

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