Recently, critics of Microsoftís decision-makers have called on the companyís CEO, Steve Ballmer, to step down and give someone else with fresh ideas the opportunity to set the companyís direction. Itís a call that has been running through Redmond for years... Read More
Samsung’s Android tablet may drop at August 11 event
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Jul
Samsung gave hints on Friday that its Galaxy Tab slate could be launched within two weeks. The company confirmed in a public statement only that the seven-inch Android tablet should ship before the end of the summer, but it has also sent out an invite for a special event on August 11 that could include the Galaxy Tab... Read More
Caze intros 0.5mm-thick case for iPhone 4
31
Jul
Caze has introduced an ultra-thin case for the iPhone 4, the Zero 5. Made of impact-resistant Grillamid resin, the clear case has a .5mm thickness and protects the sides of the iPhone 4... Read More
Briefly: Sim City Deluxe released, 750GB MacBook upgrade
31
Jul
EA Games has launched a new game for the iPhone and iPod touch, Sim City Deluxe. ... Read More
360Works intros ScriptMaster 4 update, new Advanced Edition
31
Jul
360Works has introduced ScriptMaster 4, an update to the FileMaker plug-in. The utility is designed to handle web services and file manipulation, while providing modules for URL or network utilities and event/script triggering. ... Read More
Silent, easily made Android rootkit shown at Black Hat
31
Jul
SpiderLabs showed a rootkit at the Black Hat conference today that could compromise an Android phone without its owner’s knowledge. ... Read More
GadgetTrak 3.0 offers enhanced Mac tracking functionality
31
Jul
ActiveTrak has launched a new version of its data protection software, GadgetTrak. The anti-theft service allows users to track their lost or stolen Mac computer, with options to approximate the device location using Wi-Fi networks... Read More
KOMPLETE 7 adds five products, ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS, more
31
Jul
Native Instruments has released upgrades to its music effects packages, KOMPLETE 7 and KOMPLETE 7 ELEMENTS. Geared toward music producers, KOMPLETE 7 combines 24 instruments and effects and includes the latest versions of ABSYNTH 5, BATTERY 3.1, FM8, GUITAR RIG 4.1, KONTAKT 4.1 and MASSIVE, resulting in a package with over 10,000 sounds and 90 GB of samples…... Read More
UK agency clears Google Street View of stealing vital data
31
Jul
The UK’s Information Commissioner Office on Friday found that Google’s accidental Wi-Fi snooping didn’t collect dangerous amounts of information. An investigation of some data saved by Google showed no “significant” levels of data that would compromise privacy or security... Read More