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Ties do-it-yourself botnet software to a single PC using product activation code
Only apps running in Silverlight or games in XNA Game Studio runtime will be allowed on Microsoft's new smartphone platform
The spectrum reallocation program would be voluntary, at least at first
Along with other executives, a Google VP spoke to investors on Monday about the company's hopes for the mobile market
Doesn't commit to rush delivery; offers tool to disable buggy file
Cisco chief says consumer technologies already being embraced by the enterprise
Cisco chief explains evolving and complex enterprise IT market competition: 'We didn't burn bridges.'
CEO Chambers scoffs at claims of Cisco premium pricing, says it's all about total cost of ownership
Cisco CEO John Chambers on the opportunity to provide customers with public and private clouds.
Tech hopes to learn from the 10-year anniversary of the Nasdaq's high point, anniversary of its lowest point since the bust
The Microsoft console claims the top spot for the first time in more than two years
The Intercompany Media Engine will let users make IP video calls over existing phone numbers
Sony plans to launch its first camera into the space this year
DRAMeXchange said SSDs vary widely in quality depending on the controller chips, NAND chips and firmware
The camera can recognize when dogs or cats are looking its way, taking a snap at just the right moment
Despite U.S. layoffs last year, IBM global headcount grows slightly
Say more information needed on why Pennsylvania really fired Maley, however
Browser expected to fall first in hacking contest gets fixes for critical flaws
Hosted solutions make big promises but remain unproven
iPad app will compete with B&N's Nook e-reader device
High prices and a lack of attractive smartphone content are hurting sales, analysts say
Zaman pleaded guilty to helping Gonzalez gang launder money from data theft scheme
Mark Gibbs recounts some reader feedback and is wary of devices that can't have their batteries changed.
FBI says fake anti-virus, hitman, economic stimulus scams are but a few of the really popular ways to be ripped off
Users hope to find new uses for the iPad
Recent updates for Office crash apps, turn English into Chinese, confirms company
FCC broadband test criticized as simplistic, inaccurate
Analysts say lack of software may slow initial spread of the high-speed technology
Also retires Firefox 3.0 from support this month
Developers wait for details on the new Microsoft mobile platform
The site for the company that promised a low-cost, unlimited mobile service now redirects to Google.com
A new location-sharing tool lets you tell the Twitterverse where you are
Some critics question whether the agency will be able to accomplish its broadband goals
Terminated for disclosing security incident at Department of Transportation, source says
Some fun ways to play with your new smartphone.
Biometrics are slowly gaining acceptance. Here are the most common forms and uses of biometrics and forces shaping the market