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Simpler than Google Checkout, Boku debuts Android in-app payment SDK

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 10:45pm CEST par Tim Conneally

No credit card info or any registration required from the user, Boku's solution adds in-app carrier billing to Android apps.

Skype brings video calling to select Android phones

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 10:19pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Skype on Thursday updated its Android app to allow users of select devices to make video calls, putting Android users on the same level of functionality as their iOS counterparts.

Android is unstoppable

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 8:56pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Despite claims by Needham, Nielsen, TechCrunch and others, the Android Army is not retreating before the iPhone Idolators. Sales of handsets running Google's OS are as strong as ever, dwarfing those of Apple's mobile.

Chrome Air: Virgin America puts Google Chromebooks in hands of flyers

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 7:45pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Maintaining its reputation as the tech geek airline, Virgin America has partnered with Google to let passengers try out Chromebooks in flight.

'Life or Death' GPS interference issue only affects 200k devices, says LightSquared

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 5:36pm CEST par Tim Conneally

We all want more wireless broadband, but we also want our GPS. What is the FCC to do?

Is CyberLink PhotoDirector 2011 a worthy Lightroom competitor?

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 5:16pm CEST par Mike Williams

If you need a photo management/ processing app and the high-end competition seem a little expensive, PhotoDirector 2011 is good alternative to products like Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

Amazon terminates Associates Program in California over tax law

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 4:49am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Thousands of affiliates are collateral damage in a row over sales tax. The state government wants to collect, and the online retailer doesn't want to pay.

You want to know how Nokias are better than iPhones?

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 2:11am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Winner of the Nokia Shorts 2011 contest shows the very best of the N8 smartphone's video capabilities. Filmmakers used the Finnish-phone maker's gear long before there was an Apple mobile.

LulzSec is gone, but #AntiSec antics live on with new hacks and data dump

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 1:27am CEST par Ed Oswald

The latest data dump posted to torrent sites goes after several governments worldwide as well as both Viacom and Universal Music Group, as law enforcement begins to zero in on those responsible.

Cisco unveils Android app store just for enterprise tablets

Publié: juin 30, 2011, 12:38am CEST par Tim Conneally

Cisco's 7" Android tablet will be coming at the end of July, and with it, another Android app ecosystem.

Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview 2 is to die for

Publié: juin 29, 2011, 11:27pm CEST par Mike Williams

Developers looking for a reason to get excited about Microsoft's browser, should check their hearts before using this new test build. Standards support leaps ahead. Again.

Specific Media acquires MySpace for $35 million

Publié: juin 29, 2011, 11:10pm CEST par Ed Oswald

The ad firm gets the once market-leading social networking site at bargain rate compared to the $580 News Corp paid just five years ago.

The Frugal Admin: Office 365 tempts me to give up Google Apps, and it will tempt you

Publié: juin 29, 2011, 8:52pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

I really like what I see in Microsoft's cloud productivity suite, says Larry Seltzer. The more I research, the more I want it. But I'm cheap, and so are a lots of other small businesses owners. Can it compete with free?

Facebook Phone - the HTC Status - coming to AT&T, Telus this summer

Publié: juin 29, 2011, 8:48pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Smartphone maker HTC on Wednesday finally announced AT&T and Telus will be the first two carrier partners for the long-rumored "Facebook Phone," known as the HTC Status.

Use your Android phone to control PC overclocking

Publié: juin 29, 2011, 7:27pm CEST par Tim Conneally

MSI will soon release an Android app that ties into the Afterburner PC overclocking freeware.

Is Google+ social done right?

Publié: juin 29, 2011, 4:21pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Google+ wraps social around search and mobile, both areas where the web giant dominates -- and with control over who you share what with. Search + mobile = leverage.

Get Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 right here!

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 11:59pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Coinciding with the launch of Office 365 on Tuesday, Microsoft rolled out the final stable version of Office 2010 Service Pack 1.

How do you know a platform has made it? Angry Birds

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 11:55pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Today, Barnes & Noble announced availability of exclusive Angry Birds unlockables, including Mighty Eagle, free for Nook Color. Consumers need three things: The tablet, game app and to be physical present in a Barnes & Noble store. Amazon doesn't have the shops, and Kindle doesn't have Android chops.

MySpace set to be sold for less than $30 million?

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 10:59pm CEST par Ed Oswald

With the brand having fallen so far, News Corp is forced to consider rock-bottom offers for the once powerful social networking site.

MAGIX Music Maker 17 -- Silver edition is free

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 10:57pm CEST par Mark Wilson

This cutdown version of the paid product limits the number of audio channels to four and sample musical styles to three. That's OK, because appeal lies in ease of use coupled with surprising versatility and power.

Thunderbird 5 is live -- grab it now!

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 10:37pm CEST par Nick Peers

It's the first major upgrade of the open-source mail client for 18 months, but you won't wait as long next time. Mozilla skipped a version to align with Firefox's accelerated release cycle.

Google responds to Office 365: Help us compile 365 reasons Apps is better

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 10:04pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Is Google desperate or undertaking some smart cloud-sourced marketing?

Google activates 500,000 Android devices daily

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 9:45pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Android's momentum continues to build, with Google reporting it now activates a half million devices every day.

Google+ is much more than a Facebook killer

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 9:17pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Taking cues from Kin, Tinychat, BlackBerry Messenger, Google's new social sharing service focuses on mobile, realtime, and face-to-face interaction.

Mozilla to start thinking about enterprise needs

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 7:42pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

Firefox is an [in]famously difficult product for IT to deploy and manage in large organizations. Mozilla may be dragged kicking and screaming into it, but the browser developer will now begin to consider the needs of enterprises.

Want to pay three times more than Google Apps? Office 365 is for you

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 7:10pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Office 365 is live. Larger businesses will find savings compared to what they pay Microsoft now for PC software but hefty overhead compared to Google's hosted productivity suite.

10x faster than LTE, Ericsson shows off what 5G could be like in 2013

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 7:04pm CEST par Tim Conneally

LTE has only begun to roll out commercially, and already Ericsson has moved onto the next thing.

HTC puts an end to crappy Android cameras with the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 5:47pm CEST par Tim Conneally

iPhone 4 is king of smartphone cameras, but HTC has improved Android's camera software to compete.

Uh-oh, Google Apps, Office 365 launches in 40 countries

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 4:21pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Today, Microsoft made official its most important push into the cloud, ever, with release of Office 365. Plans range from $4 to $27 per user/per month.

Opera 11.50 released -- get it now!

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 3:41pm CEST par Nick Peers

Codenamed "Swordfish", this latest release actually debuted yesterday as Release Candidate 5, but was quickly updated to become a final release. Opera 11.50 introduces password-synchronization between computers, plus features the new "Featherweight" user interface.

When was the last time you heard about customers turning against Apple? How about today?

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 2:13am CEST par Joe Wilcox

More than 1,650 people have signed a petition claiming "Final Cut Pro X is not a professional application". They're demanding Apple bring back the old version or sell the code. Maybe they should separate reality from the fantasy in films they edit.

Maybe the Web isn't making us stupider: TED talks hit 500 million views

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 1:03am CEST par Tim Conneally

But all the TEDTalks combined still don't have as many views as a single Justin Bieber video.

With LulzSec gone, Anonymous ramps up attacks

Publié: juin 28, 2011, 12:26am CEST par Ed Oswald

LulzSec may have faded off into the hacking annals of history, but Anonymous isn't resting.

If a college graduate, older than 30, wealthy and Hispanic, you probably own an e-reader

Publié: juin 27, 2011, 9:16pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Nearly a quarter of US adults with household income of $75,000 have ebook readers. By ethnicity, Hispanic Americans lead other races.

Apple ditching Samsung for chip production next year

Publié: juin 27, 2011, 8:44pm CEST par Ed Oswald

The relationship between Apple and Samsung has become increasingly hostile as of late, and it appears to be getting no better. The Cupertino company appears set to tap a Samsung competitor for development of its "A6" ARM system-on-a-chip (SoC) processor.

If you're a video junkie buy iPad 2, because Galaxy Tab 10.1 isn't for you

Publié: juin 26, 2011, 6:54pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Say, how about sitting back with a cold one and streaming an action flick from Netflix? Or Hulu? Don't get too comfy if using Samsung's Android 3.1 "Honeycomb" tablet.

What is LulzSec afraid of?

Publié: juin 26, 2011, 3:22am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Or stated differently: Have the ill-winds of fate caught the Lulz Boat's sails? Has perhaps the captain peered through his telescope and spied warships on the horizon and chosen to take safe harbor?

Pale Moon 5 outshines sibling Firefox 5

Publié: juin 26, 2011, 1:25am CEST par Mike Williams

If you like Firefox 5 but would prefer even more speed, though, there is an alternative in Pale Moon 5, which was released today.

Tip: Optimize your Internet connection, for free

Publié: juin 26, 2011, 12:27am CEST par Mike Williams

The web is packed with tools which claim they're the best choice to accelerate your Internet connection. Auslogics Internet Optimizer, a free version of a module in the company's BoostSpeed 5 suite, is different -- and it could be worth a closer look.

Google's antitrust defense sounds like Microsoft's

Publié: juin 25, 2011, 7:29pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

The FTC's investigation into Google business practices has already generated a response -- the company touting how its products provide choice. It's eerily familiar, because we've heard it before.

Why Nokia picked Microsoft: Windows Phone 7's 20,000 apps and counting

Publié: juin 25, 2011, 4:32am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Well, the Ovi Store offers as many as 200 apps for MeeGo, Nokia's flagship mobile operating system. Wow, that's quite the groundswell of developer interest.

Conan's punchline is? Final Cut Pro X, and, oh, what a stinker [video]

Publié: juin 25, 2011, 12:45am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Politicians and celebrities are used to being mocked during late-night talk show monologues or skits. But computer software -- and, gasp, made by the entertainment industry's beloved Apple? Quick, call the "Adjustment Bureau".

LulzSec hack reveals secret tech used by drug cartels

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 11:45pm CEST par Tim Conneally

The June 23 theft and disclosure of "law enforcement sensitive" documents has caused quite the privacy and security uproar. It also provides a peek into the consumer technologies adapted by the criminal underworld in the American Southwest.

Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 3 -- free with registration

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 10:38pm CEST par Nick Peers

Ordinarily, Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 3 would cost you $9.99, but the good news is that you can download and use the software for free -- all you have to do is register by email within 10 days

How would you like to get more from your Firefox tabs?

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 9:45pm CEST par Nick Peers

Tab Scope for Firefox allows you to preview any tab by rolling the mouse over it, just like the Aero Peek feature in Windows Vista and 7. A small pop-up preview of that tab's contents will appear, allowing you to quickly locate the tab you're looking for.

Opera Software co-founder and former CEO quits

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 7:44pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Opera Software co-founder and former CEO Jon S. von Tetzchner announced he is leaving the browser company in one week's time, giving no word as to what his next move will be.

Creepy can reveal your location to anyone, anywhere, at anytime

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 7:35pm CEST par Mike Williams

Give the tool a Twitter or Flickr user name and it'll go to work, using Twitter's own tweet location information, geolocation data from image hosting services and more. Locations can be displayed on Google Earth, Virtual Earth or OpenStreetMap, or exported as a KML or CSV file.

LulzSec victim: 'They are terrorists!'

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 6:40pm CEST

By Anonymous

The hackers aren't cybercriminals or hacktivists. This is not hyperbole. I should know. I am one of the 62,000 people they attacked.

Online banking is about to undergo a generational shift, says Yodlee CEO

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 2:00pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Anil Arora, President and CEO of financial services company Yodlee says we're about

Mozilla and Google force businesses to use Internet Explorer

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 8:43am CEST par Larry Seltzer

Rapid updates, browser obsolesce every other version and IT manageability gaps make Chrome and especially Firefox unappealing to larger businesses with managed networks and stability concerns.

LulzSec outdoes WikiLeaks in stunning disclosure of Arizona documents

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 4:42am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Using the state's controversial immigration law as excuse, LulzSec chose a target sure to divide public opinion. Is this a hacktivist/ anarchist group of do-gooders or terrorists?

Mac OS X 10.6.8 is out, and you need it for Lion

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 1:54am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Apple releases the last update for Snow Leopard, once again improving defenses against the MacDefender Trojan and prepping Mac App Store for OS X 10.7 distribution.

What if Apple released $799 MacBook Air?

Publié: juin 24, 2011, 1:07am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Apple laptop margins would likely fall, but MBA could rapidly gain share in the hot thin-and-light laptop category before the first Windows Ultrabooks ship in volume. Would you buy one for that price?

Nokia's first Windows Phone device: 'Sea Ray'

Publié: juin 23, 2011, 8:51pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Leaked video confirms that Nokia's first Windows Phone device -- Sea Ray -- is real, and is ready to ship as early as this year.

You can't trust consumers to protect themselves

Publié: juin 23, 2011, 8:42pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

Whatever happened to disposable credit card numbers? They're a great idea and they can work really well, but few banks offer them and even those don't push them really hard. The problem: Users would have to think about their own security.

BitTorrent launches, then pulls new distributed chat app

Publié: juin 23, 2011, 7:57pm CEST par Tim Conneally

A new chat app for µTorrent and BitTorrent Chrysalis briefly debuted on Thursday, and then was removed.

Opera Next clears clutter from the browser UI

Publié: juin 23, 2011, 4:55am CEST par Mark Wilson

Project Featherweight brings a fresh new look to the browser interface. The rather minimalist interface features a completely redesigned set of icons for the toolbar which are more muted in style that in previous released. The result is a sophisticated look and feel that already feels polished.

You can text the globe with DeLorme inReach

Publié: juin 23, 2011, 3:13am CEST par Joe Wilcox

The satellite and GPS communicator lets athlegeeks message from just about anywhere. The device runs Android and connects with Android phones for additional capabilities.

Should I renew my Skype number?

Publié: juin 23, 2011, 12:06am CEST par Joe Wilcox

While I was busy working and not paying attention to nag mail, my Skype number expired this week. I could reactivate and get another three months. Would you?

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 Keyboard Dock is great (when it works)

Publié: juin 23, 2011, 12:03am CEST par Tim Conneally

Tim Conneally shares: Imagine my surprise when I get it home, dock the Tab 10.1 and find the keyboard isn't recognized, despite the tablet being up-to-date and running Android 3.1.

Google becomes first site with a billion uniques

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 7:58pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Even as the most popular web property in the world, Google still managed to grow its audience by 8% between May 2010 and May 2011.

My town government is kept offline and my taxes are kept up thanks to the dead tree lobby

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 7:30pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

If private businesses see opportunities to save money they jump on it. Government has other, less rational considerations. In New Jersey, 566 municipalities must spend lots of money to print readerless ads in newspapers in order to keep those publications in business. This is your government in action.

Will Kinect finally make us respond to interactive advertisements?

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 6:46pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Microsoft is hoping Kinect can finally make interactive advertising work by enabling voice and gesture command.

Is your website safe from hackers? Websecurify can tell you

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 6:18pm CEST par Mike Williams

It's not the fastest vulnerability sniffer, and in our tests found only basic exploits. But Websecurify is free, and finding even one exploit is valuable.

The real reason Nokia can't beat Apple

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 5:53pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Nokia marketing is good to a fault. Product promotion is among the best in techdom, but the long time between new smartphone announcements and release exhausts buyer interest. It's an old story, and we know the ending.

Sony Ericsson's beach-friendly Android smartphone won't make it this summer

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 4:48pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Xperia Active takes an atypical approach to Android and targets the more athletic user. It includes a handful of unique features that make it stand out in the ever-growing Android crowd, especially as we enter the summer months.

LulzSec attacks Brazilian government sites

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 6:02am CEST par Tim Conneally

Yet another cry of "Tango Down!" came across Twitter on Tuesday evening as hacker group LulzSec took down Brasil.gov.br.

Final Cut Pro X is Mac App Store's top seller, but buyer reviews are scathing

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 4:55am CEST par Joe Wilcox

The video-production application sold well on its first day of release at substantially lower price. Too bad the majority of buyers give the software a single-star rating.

76% percent of you use Windows 7

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 2:53am CEST par Joe Wilcox

That's the tally, after 2,000 votes to Betanews' operating system poll. We asked readers to identify their primary OS, and Microsoft's flagship won by a landslide.

Look to the heavens and fight malware with Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.5

Publié: juin 22, 2011, 1:16am CEST par Mark Wilson

Panda leverages the processing power of remote computers to improve scanning time.

Will the US government be more efficient with iPads and Google?

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 9:35pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

What legacy will Vivek Kundra, the first Federal Government CIO, leave when he goes to academia? For all the grand plans to modernize, rationalize and streamline IT, so far he's mostly taken the government out computer shopping at Best Buy.

Bonus Firepower: Assign keyboard shortcuts & macros to a guitar foot pedal

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 9:25pm CEST par Tim Conneally

PC gamers, maybe it's time to consider putting those feet to work, too.

SiteLauncher: Easy bookmarking for Chrome and Firefox

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 8:10pm CEST

By Joe Cassels

The browser extension/plugin provides fast access and keyboard shortcuts to your most popular sites. It's already chock full of useful bookmarks, but you can add your own and customise all the existing ones

Nitro PDF Reader 2.0 gets big release without big price tag

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 7:33pm CEST par Nick Peers

Nitro markets the software as "no strings attached" because of its extended functionality and lack of registration nags or ad-supported components.

Microsoft presents attractive new SkyDrive after Dropbox security blunder

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 7:30pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Microsoft has unveiled a new HTML5-driven SkyDrive to better compete with Amazon Cloud Drive, Apple iCloud, and Dropbox

Scotland Yard arrests possible LulzSec leader, group denies

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 6:53pm CEST par Ed Oswald

The British Metropolitan Police Service said Tuesday that it had arrested a 19-year-old man believed to be one of the lead individuals within the hacking collective. LulzSec answers: "We're all still here! Which poor bastard?"

Final Cut X Pro: Apple uses carrot and stick to drive Mac OS X upgrades

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 6:42pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Massive price reduction, just $299.99, will attract buyers. But they'll need Snow Leopard (or Lion) to purchase or use the video-editing app.

FL Studio breaks its 13-year Windows-only run, launches new iOS app

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 5:12pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Image-Line studios on Tuesday released FL Studio Mobile and FL Studio Mobile HD, the first mobile versions of the company's popular Windows-based music production and beatmaking software FL Studio.

What a waste, Nokia launches hot, MeeGo smartphone

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 4:35pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Nokia deserves the award for most mixed-marketing messaging, by today announcing the luscious N9. What a beauty, too. Just one problem: It runs MeeGo, which is effectively DOA with Windows Phone becoming primary OS.

Groupon may not have a viable business model, but it has a twisted sense of humor

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 1:04am CEST par Joe Wilcox

The startup finally speaks about its upcoming IPO by invoking the so-called "quiet period" -- granted with some wit. One problem: There is no quiet period, according to the SEC.

Webian Shell: Full-screen browser replaces Windows, Mac OS

Publié: juin 21, 2011, 1:03am CEST par Mark Wilson

Do you spend most of your time in the browser and perhaps are considering Google Chromebook? You can achieve the same experience with your current computer.

LulzSec, Anonymous team up to steal and expose government secrets

Publié: juin 20, 2011, 11:59pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Mischievous and outspoken LulzSec has reportedly joined forces with stoic hacker group Anonymous in a mission to publicize any classified government documents it can obtain.

Last-minute shopping for dad? Here's what I'd buy

Publié: juin 18, 2011, 7:22pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Joe Wilcox suggests some pricey (and hard to find) Father's Day presents. Any of these will keep dad's arms (and wallet) open to you for years.

One week on Gmail has me pining for Outlook

Publié: juin 18, 2011, 12:35am CEST par Larry Seltzer

If you think you're giving up nothing by switching to Google's webmail service, you don't know enough about Microsoft Outlook, says Larry Seltzer.

Trojan stealing Bitcoin users' wallets, says Symantec

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 11:32pm CEST par Ed Oswald

A new Trojan seems to be specifically targeting Bitcoin wallets in an attempt to steal funds, security firm Symantec warns.

Take the IE9 Mobile Test Drive

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 9:22pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

But don't crash your phone along the way.

LulzSec reveals the stupidest passwords on the planet

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 7:53pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

The hacktivist group ended a busy week of activity, including CIA and US Senate hacks, by releasing 62,000 username and password combinations. It's a list of shame you don't want to be on.

Finally, an official Facebook app for iPad

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 6:57pm CEST par Ed Oswald

An official Facebook app for the iPad is expected in the coming weeks, along with an website optimized for the device.

Connecticut AG wants meeting over Facebook facial recognition

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 6:31pm CEST par Ed Oswald

With the public outcry over Facebook's facial recognition feature growing ever louder, Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen is now requesting a meeting with the social networking site.

Firefox 5 nears final release, RC launched in beta channel

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 5:45pm CEST par Tim Conneally

This week, Mozilla's whirlwind release cycle yielded the first release candidate of Firefox 5 in the beta channel, just a matter of a week before the final version is expected to be released.

Hamster Free ZIP Archiver: Easy file compression lickety-split

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 5:14pm CEST

The program has a lovingly designed interface that immediately makes the software inviting. Beginners won't be overwhelmed, while advanced users will find plenty of features.

WebGL is just too dangerous to support, says Microsoft

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 4:56pm CEST par Tim Conneally

The browser-based 3D graphics API used in Firefox and Chrome opens users to Denial of Service and other potential attacks, and there isn't a suitable protection for Microsoft to endorse it.

Chrome 13 beta supports print preview, PDF output

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 4:49pm CEST

Google's accelerated browser development schedule continues to produce improvements every few weeks, as the new testing build reveals.

Kid dances with Rihanna at Microsoft Store [video]

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 3:39pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Microsoft has embarked on a surprisingly different approach to retailing. At Microsoft Store you are the window display. Watch the video to see how.

Will Pandora's share-price collapse burst the IPO tech bubble?

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 3:23am CEST par Joe Wilcox

The stock plunged 24% today. Investors opened Pandora's box, but they didn't like what they saw inside. What they let out may be as big as the despair loosed in the greek myth.

RIM ships half million PlayBooks during first quarter

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 12:28am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Research in Motion seemingly took forever to ship its first BlackBerry tablet. None too soon. PlayBook was one of the few bright spots during a quarter that foreshadows a grim year ahead.

LameXP: A great audio encoder by any other name

Publié: juin 17, 2011, 12:25am CEST

At first glance an audio encoder called LameXP doesn't look like it'll be the most appealing of products. But beauty is in the ear of the listener -- and this product delivers.

Now anyone, not just cops with a warrant, can peek inside your Dropbox

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 10:26pm CEST par Tim Conneally

A series of six command line Python scripts can parse the configuration and cache files of any Dropbox account.

Power Data Recovery: Lifeline when disaster strikes

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 8:51pm CEST

The software is so comprehensive it recovers data from scratched CDs and DVDs -- and, of course, files from most any hard drive partition.

Microsoft officially opens up Kinect to indie developers with SDK beta

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 8:20pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Microsoft on Thursday released the Kinect SDK Beta for Windows, giving creative interface designers legitimate access to the famous 3D motion controller without the need for a hacked third-party driver.

Pandora stock falls to IPO price in second day trading

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 8:04pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Pandora's second day on the New York Stock Exchange hasn't been much better than the first.

Vivek Kundra steps down as nation's CIO for Harvard job

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 7:08pm CEST par Ed Oswald

The nation's first chief information officer is leaving the White House.

Apple offers stingier back-to-school promotion

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 3:47pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Students buying a new computer get a $100 gift card for Mac App Store. Last year, Apple offered 8GB iPod touch, valued at $199. Which promo appeals more to you?

Duke Nukem Forever: It's not bad, it's just on the wrong platforms.

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 5:01am CEST par Tim Conneally

As I've been playing Duke Nukem Forever, I've come to realize it would have been a critically-acclaimed success if only it was released on the iPad first, and then consoles and PCs later.

What's this sudden uncertainty about Google Chromebook?

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 3:38am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Over just 7 hours, responses to our Chromebook poll dramatically changed -- the number of respondents answering "No" dropped significantly, while the yeses and maybes are way up. What does it mean?

LulzSec takes down CIA website

Publié: juin 16, 2011, 12:26am CEST par Tim Conneally

Black hat security group LulzSec appears to have taken down the website belonging to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

When do you want Windows 8?

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 11:43pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

There are some rumors about when Microsoft might ship its next major operating system. We're asking readers to answer when would be the right time for you. Tomorrow? 12 months? Longer?

Realities of Pandora's business model catch up to IPO

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 11:02pm CEST par Ed Oswald

After initially surging out of the gate to $26 in early morning trading, Pandora's highly anticipated IPO ended up giving up much of its gains by the close of trading on Wednesday.

Well, here's one way to get 3G Video Chat on the T-Mobile Nexus S

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 10:03pm CEST par Tim Conneally

T-Mobile allows video chat over 3G for those who actually need it.

Optimize your SSD with System Mechanic

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 9:58pm CEST

Version 10.5 adds two major new tools: Designated Drivers and SSD Accelerator. There also is a comprehensive whole-home license, which covers all the PCs in a single household.

Facebook set to debut photo-sharing app for iPhone

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 8:25pm CEST par Ed Oswald

TechCrunch says Facebook is set to debut a photo-sharing app that is "Path meets Instagram meets Color."

You probably won't buy Google Chromebook, but should reconsider

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 8:18pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Today begins the great Google experiment -- Chromebook is available for sale. Will people really buy into the cloud? Most Betanews readers won't. They don't know what they're missing.

iPod touch is still a better vehicle for ads than iPad, says report

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 8:02pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Mobile advertising company Millennial Media on Wednesday released a report that says MP3 players and gaming devices are better for delivering mobile ads than tablets such as the iPad, despite their explosive popularity.

Black Box uses the cloud to replace wireless network controllers

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 5:57pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Network hardware company Black Box announced on Wednesday a new line of 802.11n wireless access points for enterprise which utilize a cloud-based management system, eliminating the need for physical WLAN controllers and opening up IT to remote administration.

With EIGHT, you don't have to wait for Windows 8

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 5:53pm CEST

The plug-in takes inspiration from the look of Windows 8, giving your web browser a clean and uncluttered feel while providing access to useful links.

Make your Android mobile look like Windows Phone 7

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 5:34pm CEST

Launcher 7 is a free utility for Android users who like the way their device works but are taken in by the look of Windows Phone 7.

Want a site attacked? Call the LulzSec request line

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 4:27pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

LulzSec dubbed yesterday's log-in server DDoS attacks against gaming sites "Titanic Takeover Tuesday." Now the group is taking requests by phone to a 614 area code.

How stupid could Citi be?

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 1:53am CEST par Ed Oswald

Recent revelations about how hackers got into Citi's servers indicate that banks need to step up security; our own Ed Oswald argues.

Say, what's Google's progress solving that Android fragmentation problem?

Publié: juin 15, 2011, 12:15am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Only 9.2% of the install base is on the newest version -- nearly 7 months after release. With 400,000 new phone activations a day -- and the majority for older Androids -- whoa, that can't be good.

Breaking into iPhone? Try '1234' or '0000' first

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 9:58pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Developer Daniel Amitay cautions people locking their iPhones with a four-digit password to use one that isn't on his list of most commonly used passcodes. We present the top-25. Change yours quick!

AMD APU ignites new chip war with Intel

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 9:13pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Taking digs at Intel's Sandy Bridge processor, AMD officially launches its scifi-sounding A-Series APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). Will the processor's rise against Intel chips be fact or fiction?

LulzSec hacks US Senate website, although no data taken

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 8:38pm CEST par Ed Oswald

LulzSec continued to push its collective luck over the weekend, breaking into US Senate computers and publishing the directory structure on its website.

Google introduces pre-rendered search results with Instant Pages

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 7:47pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Today, Google announced it can now predict and prerender the search results, so when users click away, the page has nearly no load time.

Apple raises the price on grey market iPhones

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 5:18pm CEST par Tim Conneally

But that's OK, there's no carrier contract to break.

Apple and Nokia settle patent dispute, but who wins?

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 3:49pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Today, Nokia announced that it had resolved all patent claims with Apple, which will pay on-going royalties to the Finnish phone maker. Apple also will make a one-time payment to Nokia. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Samsung Series 5 Chromebook first impression review

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 6:21am CEST par Joe Wilcox

The first Chrome OS laptops go on sale June 15. Should you get one? Joe Wilcox is satisfied with Samsung's offering, except for the trackpad. Key benefits: instant-on, instant setup and instant update.

If you're a juror, don't 'friend' the defendant

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 6:00am CEST par Larry Seltzer

From the Department of Incredible Stupidity: A juror in a drug trial in the UK will stand trial herself this week for sending messages to a defendant through Facebook, causing the trial itself to collapse.

10" touchscreen monitor + 4" Linux PC = MimoPlug

Publié: juin 14, 2011, 12:04am CEST par Tim Conneally

Mimo Monitors, the company best recognized for its USB-powered touchscreen mini-monitors released an equally miniature Plug computer on Monday called MimoPlug.

HP executive shakeup prioritizes China, India, and the cloud

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 11:16pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Market-leading IT company Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced Monday that it will be reorganizing its corporate structure to fit with the strategy shift it announced last March. Moving forward, HP is prioritizing three businesses --hybrid cloud solutions, connected devices, and Management/Security/Analytics software -- and this executive shift is a reflection of that.

Google, gimme native screen capture for Android

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 8:37pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Frak, do I have to root every friggin' Android device just to take screenshots?

Facebook plans early 2012 IPO, say sources

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 8:32pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Facebook is reportedly set to go public in early 2012, becoming the latest company to cash in on what seems to be a renewed frenzy surrounding technology stocks.

Microsoft builds mini Twitter analytics app for Excel 2010 and PowerPivot

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 8:26pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Microsoft has released a tool called Microsoft Analytics for Twitter that lets users build their own mini Twitter analytics engine with a the Excel 2010 add-in PowerPivot.

Nvidia closes deal with Icera, acquires baseband tech for Tegra 2

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 7:06pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Another major move in the mobile processor space took place on Monday as Nvidia announced it had completed its acquisition of Icera, a wireless modem company dealing specializing in baseband technology for smartphones and tablets.

The Netbook is dead! Long live media tablets!

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 6:44pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Gartner's PC shipment revision downward (again) forebodes more sales disruption ahead as consumers delay purchases for tablets and give up on netbooks. The personal computer market is undergoing dramatic changes.

Mozilla Nightly Tester Tools: When you don't mind getting cut on the bleeding edge

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 5:46pm CEST

Firefox and Thunderbird are now moving along fast development cycles, and there are lots of geeks willing to test early, unstable builds. Mozilla has a toolset for the earliest, riskiest adopters.

When Google Maps isn't enough, there's Ortelius

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 5:36pm CEST

Ortelius is a Mac based cartography application that can be used to create any type of map imaginable. The app includes a huge number of royalty-free vector maps and data can be layered.

Do you want more from Mac OS X Finder? Try Moom

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 5:26pm CEST

Moom may sound like countless other window management utilities, but it's much more.

11 things Microsoft did right in fiscal 2011

Publié: juin 13, 2011, 5:00pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

If there was an award for most unpopular CEO, Steve Ballmer just might win it. He deserves more credit. Ballmer and his executive team delivered one of Microsoft's best years ever, strategically, mostly within the last six months.

Why did Apple choose Twitter over Facebook?

Publié: juin 12, 2011, 10:33pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Twitter will be deeply integrated into iOS 5, bit not Facebook. Why? There are surprisingly many answers. Among them: Apple and Facebook have contradictory priorities for customer content, and they are increasingly app platform competitors.

"Restart to Safari" mode turns Mac into overpriced web terminal

Publié: juin 12, 2011, 5:54pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

The latest beta of OS X 10.7 "Lion" has a feature to boot into Safari and only the browser. It's not useless, but it's not a good use of a Mac.

36 apps for the successful home office

Publié: juin 11, 2011, 6:40pm CEST

More people are working from home these days, and whether you're in the service of The Company or working for yourself, your PC will play a vital role in your day-to-day routine. You need the right tools -- we found three dozen, so you won't have to.

Is Apple recalling some iPad 2s?

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 11:01pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

The web is abuzz with rumors about problems Verizon iPad 3G radios. Joe Wilcox called 10 Apple retail stores; only one knew anything. Has the rumor mill gone crazy again? Yes it has.

Spanish cops ask for trouble, say they've nabbed 3 Anonymous hackers

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 9:25pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Spain's Technological Investigation Brigade has arrested three hackers, who they claim are associated with hacktivist group Anonymous

How much does it cost to migrate a government agency to the cloud?

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 8:08pm CEST par Tim Conneally

This week, NOAA announced it is migrating to the cloud, and outlined how much it will cost taxpayers.

IDC should stop swelling Steve Ballmer's head for things he hasn't done

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 7:37pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

For the second time in less than 48 days, IDC has forecast that Windows Phone will be No. 2 in smartphone operating systems in 2015 -- all based on the Nokia deal, which hasn't produced even one WP7 handset.

Ex T-Mobile UK workers fined for stealing and selling customer info

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 5:28pm CEST par Tim Conneally

A pair of former T-Mobile UK employees have been fined over $120,000 for stealing customer data and selling it to a T-mobile competitor.

SlimCleaner: Crowd-sourced PC maintenance

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 5:03pm CEST

This isn't your typical toolkit. The software probes deep to snuff out running applications and services and uses social media to rank their necessity.

Mozilla updates SeaMonkey to v2.1

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 4:41pm CEST

Comprising browser, email client, IRC chat client and webpage editor, this major new release adds support for browser sync, personas (lightweight themes), drag-and-drop downloads and optional search bar.

Is it child abuse to give my kid a Chromebook?

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 3:37pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

Larry Seltzer says: My nine year-old daughter already uses Gmail on a Google Apps account. I'm thinking of teaching her writing this summer. The next logical question: Should she get a Chromebook?

Why is T-Mobile so much cooler in Europe?

Publié: juin 10, 2011, 7:09am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Meanwhile here in the United States the ads are so lame. Watch the videos and you tell me, because I can't figure it out.

Will you buy Google Chromebook?

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 11:12pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Cloud-dependent laptops running Google's Chrome OS go on sale next week, but Amazon and Best Buy are taking preorders now. Will you or won't you? We want to know.

7 things Microsoft should do to fix Software Assurance

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 9:38pm CEST

By Paul DeGroot

Analyst Paul DeGroot concludes his series on Microsoft volume-licensing by offering suggestions for improving the upgrade program.

Where in the world are iTunes hack victims? [Map]

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 8:54pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Betanews has compiled a Google map showing where are iTunes hack victims, based on reports we received. Now it's public so that you tell the world where you are and how much you were ripped off.

Motorola's Photon 4G has a kickstand, and you know what that means...

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 8:09pm CEST par Tim Conneally

It may seem like a classification as pointless as the feature itself, but I have come to regard the presence of a kickstand as an immediate indicator that a smartphone is too big to carry in my trouser pocket.

JumpPad brings Mac OS X Lion's Launchpad to Windows

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 7:36pm CEST

While Mac users wait around for Apple to release Lion, Windows users can get one of its best features now. Why wait?

Microsoft loses i4i patent case before U.S. Supreme Court

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 7:22pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Microsoft failed in its attempt to fundamentally change the standard by which courts evaluate patents. Today's loss preserves the status quo. The software giant wanted to make it easier to invalidate patents.

Texas Instruments designs $5 wireless headphones with 22-hour battery life

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 6:22pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Thursday, American chipmaker Texas Instruments unveiled a new 2.4GHz wireless audio streaming chip and wireless headset development kit designed for portable audio players and audiophile-level consumer audio solutions.

10 Things that suck about Java

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 5:53pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

There was a time when important people claimed that Java was the future of computing and major industry companies -- even Microsoft bought into it. Now Java has degenerated into an unpleasant legacy technology that causes way more problems than it solves.

Do your friends call you when the PC is blooey? WebTools can help

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 5:26pm CEST

As a knowledgeable PC user, you're probably used to helping out your friends with their various computer issues. You can't rely on them having the security or diagnostics programs you'll need to solve their problems. It's BYOT.

DropIn monitors Dropbox folders so you don't have to

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 5:01pm CEST

Miffed that Apple is killing off MobileMe? DropIn makes Dropbox an even better online storage alternative.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 first impression review

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 7:56am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Joe Wilcox offers his initial reaction to the first mass-market tablet running Android 3.1. Is it as good out of the box as iPad 2?

Microsoft shuts down My Phone, Marketplace for Windows Mobile 6.x

Publié: juin 9, 2011, 3:22am CEST par Tim Conneally

Microsoft is sending notifications to Windows Mobile 6.x users this week that it is discontinuing My Phone service, and shutting down the Windows Marketplace for Mobile site for the legacy mobile OS family.

Winamp for Android update brings more free stuff to its 4 million users

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 10:57pm CEST par Tim Conneally

The new version of AOL's Winamp music management app has received a number of updates that concentrate on delivering more free content to users.

iTunes hack goes global, new affected games identified

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 10:17pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Reports of fraudulent charges have now gone worldwide, and it appears that the issue may be related to Apple's in-app purchasing mechanism.

You can still get Galaxy Tab 10.1 early, but hurry

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 9:19pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

If you're a geek living in New York City, there's no longer a line at Best Buy Union Square, but hurry. The tablet is selling fast. If you bought one, please tell us about it.

Are you unhappy Apple is killing MobileMe? You're not alone

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 8:26pm CEST

By Mark Freedman

Apple is bringing us a laughably monikered upgrade to MobileMe called iCloud, and when you strip away the hype and Steve Jobs reality distortion field, iCloud is a proprietary, convoluted and highly restrictive sync-backup service, says Betanews reader Mark Freedman.

A rocket scientist couldn't make sense of Microsoft's Software Assurance

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 7:25pm CEST

By Paul DeGroot

The upgrade program is obtusely complex. Many stated benefits have a pleasing marketing ring to them but often turn out to be useless. The saying "The devil is in the details" aptly applies.

Google Maps can now track buses and trains in real time

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 6:56pm CEST par Tim Conneally

The Google Maps team on Wednesday announced an update to both Google Maps for Android 1.6+ and Google Maps for desktop that incorporates real-time mass transit data, letting users not only plot their bus and train routes, but also track them in real time.

Sound the ZoneAlarm -- Extreme Security is back in spiffy 2012 edition

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 6:28pm CEST

It has been 18 months since Check Point released ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 -- and as it didn't make much impact, and there was no 2011 release, you might have thought the company had given up on security suites altogether. But you'd be wrong.

Tweet, Tweet: Twitter Address Bar Search for Firefox

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 6:11pm CEST

Sometimes the seemingly simplest tool can be hugely useful.

Beta this! Android security software from BitDefender and ESET

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 6:02pm CEST

The more popular and sophisticated a smartphone becomes, the more susceptible it is to malware, fraud and other personal attacks. Android is no exception, and two respected security vendors have dipped their toes in the market with two new betas offering protection for Android-based devices.

O&O Defrag 14.5 improves TRIM support

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 5:48pm CEST

Defragmentation apps are plentiful enough, so it's the finer features that separate one from another, such as support for solid-stage storage.

Consumer tablets can kill the office desk phone, says CounterPath

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 5:42pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Analysts and market research firms agree that consumer devices are infiltrating IT, can they infiltrate the telephone system too?

Yes, Microsoft should launch a branded tablet

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 4:53pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

DigiTimes claims Microsoft is "considering" its own branded tablet. Don't consider, just do it, Microsoft, says Joe Wilcox. Don't lie like a dog before Apple's iPad.

Shields down -- IPv6 is not ready for attack

Publié: juin 8, 2011, 6:34am CEST par Larry Seltzer

[Update] Today is World IPv6 Day. But for all the fanfare, the focus is misplaced -- interoperability not security. It's a rock-solid certainty that as mass iPv6 adoption begins, cybercriminals will probe for weaknesses and attack. You aren't prepared.

HP earmarks $2 billion to finance hybrid cloud projects

Publié: juin 7, 2011, 10:48pm CEST par Tim Conneally

HP Financial Services, a subsidiary of leading information tech hardware company Hewlett-Packard, announced it will be making up to $2 billion available to "help clients finance their way into the cloud."

What happens when you download iTunes past purchases with a different account?

Publié: juin 7, 2011, 10:00pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Apple locks up your past purchases for 90 days, and you can forget that Monopoly game get-out-of-jail free card. But that's OK.

Get Google Chrome 12 now!

Publié: juin 7, 2011, 9:26pm CEST

The best new features are about security, such as the ability to manage and delete Flash Player's equivalent of cookies (Local Stored Objects) directly within the browser itself.

Nintendo unveils Wii U, a 6.2" Wii Tablet

Publié: juin 7, 2011, 7:36pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Nintendo debuted its newest piece of gaming hardware, Wii U, a touchscreen tablet and game controller that takes the dual-screen gaming concept of the DS and applies it to the Wii in HD.

Skype outage knocks service offline for millions

Publié: juin 7, 2011, 6:44pm CEST par Ed Oswald

A portion of Skype users found themselves without service Tuesday after a configuration problem caused the VoIP provider's systems to crash.

I gave away 7 Samsung Galaxy Tabs last night -- did you get one?

Publié: juin 5, 2011, 3:28am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Joe Wilcox declares that enthusiasts are the best marketers after attending the Galaxy Tab 10.1 meetup on June 3. More techs should host events like this one.

Will Cyber World War I be outsourced?

Publié: juin 4, 2011, 8:14pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

Like so many other things in life, the Internet will change the way we go to war, and it already has. The few alleged "cyberwar" actions we've seen were likely waged in part by government contractors. It makes sense for us to adopt this model.

New version of MacDefender scareware takes name of legit product MacShield

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 11:36pm CEST par Tim Conneally

MacDefender, the fake antivirus malware targeting Mac OS users that stole headlines in the month of May has changed names yet again. It can now be found under the name "MacShield."

Sony hacked again, 1 million user accounts compromised

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 8:33pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Hacking group Lulz Boat said that it broke into the Sony Pictures website, and has downloaded and posted the personal information of 150,000 users.

Xbox 360 may have 'changed the tail,' but Wii turned it into a spike

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 6:48pm CEST par Tim Conneally

We'll be attending the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles this year for one reason above the rest: the possibility of a new Nintendo console that attempts to match the explosive success of the Wii.

LibreOffice 3.4.0 released but businesses should wait for next dot version

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 6:18pm CEST

This release is aimed at power users and LibreOffice community members. The corporate sector should hold off until 3.4.1 is released later this year.

Firefox Plumber plugs memory leaks, with hidden cost

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 6:04pm CEST

Perhaps the laws of physics apply to software, This utility magically wipes away Friefox's RAM load, but shifts resources to CPU and hard disk.

Tip: Free Opener accesses 75+ file types

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 5:39pm CEST

If you have an underpowered laptop that doesn't have the drive space to install Office or a host of other apps and only needs basic file viewing capabilities, Free Opener is worth a look.

Microsoft should bundle Sysinternals tools into Windows -- or should they?

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 4:44pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

The software giant provides a collection of free OS analysis and administration tools that make an admin's life easier. So why aren't they included in Windows? Reasons are sensible, but disappointing. Bonus tip: Schedule your Sysinternals tools to update automatically!

Do you like CCleaner for Windows? Get the Mac beta

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 4:13pm CEST

Piriform Ltd has released a Mac version of its popular CCleaner, in beta. The system cleanup software previously was only available for Windows.

Can Malware Fighter Free live up to iObit's claims?

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 3:49pm CEST

There's no doubt that the program is very easy to use. But what do the modules do? There are no configuration options to offer any clues; there's nothing useful in the (extremely brief) documentation.

Mozilla releases first Thunderbird 5.0 beta

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 1:45am CEST par Tim Conneally

s a part of Mozilla's new rapid release cycle, the beta version of open source email client and RSS reader Thunderbird received a milestone update to version 5.0.

Readability debuts "Send to Kindle" browser buttons

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 12:20am CEST par Tim Conneally

Readability, the service that eliminates ads and lets users reformat and store Web content in a less cluttered fashion, now supports Amazon's popular Kindle e-reader.

Groupon plans $750 million IPO

Publié: juin 3, 2011, 12:09am CEST par Ed Oswald

Groupon's the next tech company to cash in on the second coming of the tech stock craze, announcing IPO plans on Thursday.

Elcomsoft launches free tool for extracting Facebook passwords

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 11:10pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Russian security software makers Elcomsoft today have launched Facebook Password Extractor as a free download.

Meet three people ripped off by iTunes fraud ring

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 11:02pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Like our own Ed Oswald, these Betanews readers found strange iTunes purchases they did not make. What's going on and why is Apple being so quiet about it?

AmazonLocal brings daily deals to Boise, Idaho, but not to you (yet)

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 8:48pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Can a day go buy without someone offering a Groupon-like business? Amazon is the new giant to join, with daily deals aggregated from LivingSocial.

Chromebook presale already sold out, but there's a wait-list

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 7:09pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Google's team up with Gilt Groupe for early Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS portable sales isn't over, but there's nothing left to sell. Can you wait until June 15 for the big launch?

China calls Google's phishing/hacking accusations 'groundless,' 'chimerical'

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 5:34pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Google security experts say they've thwarted a targeted phishing campaign from China. State-run news agency Xinhua issued admonition.

Live in New York City? Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 could be yours next week

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 5:32pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

In a smart, and perhaps risky, marketing move, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available early -- that's June 8 -- at one store in the United States. Otherwise, the tablet goes on sale June 17 nationwide. Will the Android Army line up for the Tab? Samsung should hope so.

It took 4 min 34 sec to get me really excited about Windows again

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 6:37am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Windows 8 is fluid and modern, says Joe Wilcox. Apple unveils Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" in four days, and it's antiquated before release. Microsoft takes the freshest approach to user interfaces since Macintosh in 1984.

BUILD It for Windows 8

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 3:40am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Windows isn't the only makeover going on at Microsoft this week. Alongside today's Windows 8 preview, Microsoft also announced the BUILD conference, what had been PDC 2011. The verb has stellar marketing potential.

Windows 8: the lovechild of Windows Phone and Windows 7

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 2:05am CEST par Tim Conneally

Microsoft has given the public its first glimpse into how it plans to tackle the problem of an "interface agnostic" Windows OS.

+1: Can a Googlized Like button succeed?

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 12:33am CEST par Ed Oswald

Google's Facebook "Like" clone +1 took another step towards becoming exactly that on Wednesday as the company said it was now allowing web publishers to place the button directly on their websites.

I got hacked on iTunes

Publié: juin 2, 2011, 12:10am CEST par Ed Oswald

[Update] Ed Oswald's iTunes account was hacked this weekend. His investigation into how shows why other users should worry. It could happen to you.

Google begins killing off support for older browsers -- well, not that old

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 11:54pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

On August 1, Google web services will no longer support Firefox 3.5, Internet Explorer 7 or Safari 3. New browsers would join every few months. Oh, Firefox 4, we hardly got to know you!

Is new spam scourge coming, as botmasters repopulate networks?

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 11:14pm CEST par Larry Seltzer

A high-profile botnet takedown has cut the number of bots and, correspondingly, the amount of spam being sent. Sadly the respite won't last, suggests a new report from McAfee.

Android dominates smartphone market but consumes tons of data

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 10:01pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Market research company Nielsen has released its smartphone market share figures for the first quarter of 2011 which show that Android has risen to both the top of market share and data consumption.

Apple's Mac Defender patch is already worthless

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 8:33pm CEST par Ed Oswald

Within hours of Apple updating Mac OS X to specifically deal with the Mac Defender problem, the malware developers have already released code that bypasses the fix into the wild.

Genie Timeline Cloud grants your wish for online storage

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 7:43pm CEST

Timeline Cloud features the usual cloud-based backup tools, plus adds in some unique features that could prove invaluable for businesses and families.

Malwarebytes 1.51: Faster malware scanning, free 'Pro' trial

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 7:34pm CEST

Highlights for the free version include "much more efficient" updating, says Malwarebytes, and it does seem noticeably faster in our initial tests.

EASEUS bulks up Todo Backup Free, offers more for less

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 7:25pm CEST

The commercial "Home" edition replaces the function-limited free version. It's more backup for less money.

Nvidia improves performance, not power, ahead of E3 with new notebook GPU

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 6:49pm CEST par Tim Conneally

Graphics company Nvidia chose Computex in Taipei this week to unveil its new GeForce GTX 560M mobile graphics processorfor notebook PC gaming.

Google Offers beta should scare the crap out of Groupon, other startups

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 5:38pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

Do you remember the days when every startup had to ask: "If we're successful, will Microsoft move into our market?" With its new Groupon competitor, time has come to ask the same about Google.

Acer shows off Windows Phone Mango handset, MeeGo tablet

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 4:24pm CEST par Tim Conneally

At the Computex trade show in Taipei, Acer this week has shown off its scattershot approach to covering the mobile device market, which will include, among other things, a 10" tablet running Intel's MeeGo operating system, and a Snapdragon-powered smartphone running Windows Phone 7 "Mango."

Eric Schmidt talks "gang of four" platform companies at D9

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 4:56am CEST par Joe Wilcox

Google's Executive Chairman took the hot seat this evening before journalists Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher. He identified Amazon%

This time Apple public relations has gone too far

Publié: juin 1, 2011, 1:22am CEST par Joe Wilcox