Industry

HD video hits desktops with hardware, software

LifeSize introduced client software for meetings, while Radvision and Samsung built a monitor with built-in videconferencing

Opera launches Unite, sticks Web server in browser

Adds alpha to Opera 10, includes services for sharing files, music and photos, hosting sites

LinkedIn Bible: The Social Network Explained

Atlanta WiMax launch keeps Clearwire on track for nationwide rollout

Clearwire plans to be in 80 cities by end of 2010

Hacker cracks TinyURL rival, redirects millions of Twitter users

'Single point of failure' in Cligs short URL service shunts 2.2 million addresses to blogger

BlackBerry Tour smartphone announced; Sprint prices it at $200 after rebates

Focus is on physical keyboard, multimedia and world phone features

Google urged to beef up Gmail security

Group of experts says the current off-by-default encryption setting leaves applications susceptible to hacking

Social networks cutting into family time

Increasing use of social networks are making users less social with their families

Facebook dethrones Myspace in U.S. popularity race

Facebook has long overshadowed Myspace internationally, now it passed rival in U.S.

Twitter becomes a lifeline to an Iran in turmoil

Iranians Twitter to the world, bypassing government blocked communication avenues