McAfee: Users Trusting Spam Filters Too Much
It's business as usual in the spam world, based on McAfee's June spam report. One worrying sign, however: with improvements in spam filters, users are beginning to believe that what makes it through is legitimate.
Linspire Launches Freespire Linux Software Suite
Linspire launched Freespire ahead of schedule Tuesday, hoping to eliminate the complexities of Linux with a simple software suite designed to do the tasks users want.
Matsushita-Toshiba Venture Makes Long-Life OLEDs
A joint venture between Japan's Toshiba Corp and Matsushita said it has developed organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays with the world's longest product life span and lowest power consumption.
Hulu Rival TV.com Adds iPhone App
CBS today bolstered its support of Hulu-competitor TV.com by launching a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The program, available now for download via the iTunes App Store, gives users access to full episodes, clips, and news via the devices
RCA Ships Cheap Camcorder Alternative
RCA on Monday said it had begun shipping a pint-sized camcorder with a built-in memory card that holds up to 60 minutes of video footage out of the box.
Vista Tip: Readyboost
With Vista's ReadyBoost, you can use any high-performance CompactFlash or SD card with a USB 2.0 card reader to increase your PC's performance.
Marvell Confirms 6-Gbit/s SATA Chip Problem
Marvell Semiconductor has confirmed an issue with its 6-Gbit/s Serial ATA chip, although the company said it believes that the technology will still roll out in 2009.
WB Relaunches as Online Video Network
The Warner Bros. Television Group will relaunch its defunct WB network as an online video site offering original programming and reruns of shows such as "Friends" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," aimed at a new generation of viewers.
SecondLifers, Run for Cover
A researcher finds six easy steps to steal SecondLife accounts with no need for users to lift a virtual finger.
Activision to Sell Standalone 'Guitar Hero' Instruments
In honor of the new "Guitar Hero: World Tour" and the upcoming release of "Guitar Hero: Metallica," Activision will be releasing individual controllers in North America later this week, on Feb. 15.
