Microsoft Releases IE8, Stresses Security

Microsoft IE8

Microsoft plans to make its Internet Explorer 8 browser available on Thursday, along with a company-commissioned report claiming IE8 is more secure against malware than rival browsers from Mozilla and Google.

03/18/2009 — Filed under: Security
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China Mobile Ordered to Crack Down on Mass SMS Ads

China Mobile

Beijing has ordered China Mobile to crack down on mass text message spam and the sale of mobile phone numbers to advertisers after a media report showed the long-standing problems have survived efforts to stamp them out.

03/17/2009 — Filed under: Security
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Nvidia, Sony Sign Physics Deal for PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3

Nvidia said Tuesday that it has licensed its PhysX physics technology to developers for use with the Sony PlayStation 3.

03/17/2009 — Filed under: Games
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Third-Generation Nintendo DSi May Keep Sales Soaring

Nintendo DSi

Nintendo plans to introduce the Nintendo DSi handheld gaming machine, the third generation of a gaming platform that has sold more than 100 million units worldwide. The new Nintendo DSi comes with two cameras and can record. The sound quality of the Nintendo DSi has also been boosted, as has the size of the liquid-crystal screen.

03/12/2009 — Filed under: Games
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