Install The Updated Netcraft Toolbar
There's no "phoolproof"way to detect a phishing site. But the Netcraft Toolbar can help.
Imeem Opens Media Platform to Developers
My vote for 2008's new buzz phrase? Open API. It seems like hardly an hour goes by these days that I'm not posting a news item about another recently opened developer platform.

Five Tools to Lock Down Your Computer
From firewalls to antispyware to security suites, these new offerings will have you covered.
Early Hands On with the New Apple iPod Nano
After Apple's presentation, out editor-in-chief Lance Ulanoff managed to get some hands-on time with the new iPod nano device on the show room floor.

Microsoft Celebrates Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary With Launch Part
Halo: Combat Evolved goes on sale at midnight. Don't miss out on the FPS-related festivities.

Nikon Introduces Its Cheapest D-SLR Yet
As if this year's D-SLR war wasn't already intense enough, Nikon has again upped the ante with another consumer D-SLR, the D40, which lists for $599 with lens.

Panasonic Updates Blu-ray Players
Panasonic's latest home-theater components highlight picture quality and integrated features.
U.N.: Digital Divide Narrowing, But Still There
The digital divide between rich and poor countries is narrowing as mobile phones and Internet use become more available, but the developing world still lags far behind, a United Nations report said on Wednesday.

Digital Music Download Service to Hit U.K. in '07
A digital music download service that allows consumers to buy songs instantly as they listen to them on digital radio will start operating across Britain in the first half of 2007.

Report: Dell Notebook Goes Up in Smoke
The PC maker confirms an "incident" with one of its laptops.