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Archive for January, 2010
‘Phishing’ Scams Targets Mobile Banking
Jan 30th
The next generation of “phishing” scams has been unleashed, focusing on mobile banking. This version seems to be much more damaging than earlier versions.
Mobile-banking applications have become more popular and so has the risk of downloading and installing a fraudulent app which can steal your account information and, potentially, any other data stored on your mobile device.
Even though the trend still is in its infancy, there already have been instances of potential fraud. Google Inc. announced in December it was pulling 50 applications from its Android Market online app store because of concerns that they may be malicious. All the More >
Google Voice Comes to the iPhone & Palm Pre
Jan 25th
On Tuesday, Google unveiled a souped up mobile Web version of its Google Voice to run on the iPhone, as well as the Palm Pre. According to Vincent Paquet, senior product manager for Google Voice, the new mobile Web version of the product was as good as the native app, which runs on Android mobile phones.
iPhone users have always be able to point their mobile Web browser to m.google.com/voice to access their Google Voice accounts anyway. But there was a lot of things that didn’t work right. Such as, making calls was a two-step process and the outbound caller ID More >
Microsoft Scrambles to Patch IE Browser
Jan 21st
Microsoft Corp. raced to create a fix for a security issue in its Internet Explorer Web browser. The company sought to offset the fallout from governments urging users to switch to competing software.
Microsoft announced today it plans to issue a software update for Internet Explorer on Thursday. The patch will fix a security vulnerability first reported last week that may allow hackers to take over a computer that visits Web sites loaded with malicious code. Internet Explorer has suffered from numerous security vulnerabilities over the past few years but this latest flaw is especially high-profile. It is believed to have More >
Avery Dennison Launches New Labelling Solution
Jan 18th
Avery Dennison Printer Systems Division announces a new turnkey labeling system aimed at facilitating markdowns and in-store promotions during hectic sales periods.
The Retail Solution is a hand-held print-and-apply labeling system complete with pre-installed software which will save the customer many hours of time and trouble manually configuring labels and pricing information. The customer will receive a complete labeling solution that can be turned on and used right out of the box.
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Jan 16th
According to the FCC order issued Friday Broadway theaters, sports franchises and other public entertainment forums must change the radio frequency they use for their wireless microphones.
According to the order, these groups have until June 12 to find other radio frequencies to use. The theaters said the change could cost thousands of dollars per institution.
The FCC commission said the transition is necessary to make space in the 700-megahertz band spectrum available for use by the next-generation wireless services for consumers and public safety agencies.
Use of most of the spectrum has been licensed for around $20 billion by major wireless carriers.
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Cases And Accessories For The HTC Merge
Jan 12th
The HTC Merge case safeguards the phone from nicks, scratches and fingerprints, while maintaining the original look of the unit. The body glove snap-on case is the latest protective case that has been released for the Merge. The glove cases are constructed from heavy duty plastic, silicone, and leather, and totally cover the case for absolute protection. Since the Merge is a more complicated phone with its slide out keyboard, these cases too, are especially designed to suit these needs.
If an all-over cover is not the requirement, then there are other HTC Merge accessories available to help protect the phone. For example, More >
Will the E-Reader of 2010 Survive?
Jan 12th
The popular Kindle is starting to look sort of lost now among the extraordinary number of new e-book reading devices just released or soon to be. In fact, 2010 is really the year of the e-reader. But can the e-reader survive or are they doomed?
The Business-Centric Plastic Logic Que
The long anticipated Plastic Logic’s Que arrives on the scene. Thanks to its unique flexible screen (hence “plastic logic”) and elegant design shaking up a market known for some very ugly gizmos. Launched last week it seems to have delivered on both those fronts. Not only its looks but a surprising new More >
Macintosh software update
Jan 8th
Everyone should know that backups are essential to protect against file corruption, hardware failure, and theft. To go beyond the limited security of turning on Time Machine or copying a few files to a disc, Mac users can now turn to “Take Control of Easy Mac Backups,” by award-winning author and backup guru Joe Kissell.
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Jan 5th
On Tuesday Apple has agreed to purchase Quattro Wireless, a mobile advertising and publishing company.
This will put Apple, maker of the popular iPhone, in head-to-head competition with Google. Google just unveiled its new Nexus One phone also on Tuesday.
Quattro manages advertising networks for smartphone applications and for the mobile Web. Its customers includes companies such as Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Netflix and Disney. Quattro also designs mobile Web pages.
The terms of the purchase were not disclosed. An Apple spokesman stated the company is “looking forward to developing exciting new opportunities for Quattro Wireless customers,” but had no further comment.
Analysts expect More >
What to expect from dMessenger
Jan 1st
Welcome to dMessenger. Here you will find the latest news on hot and upcoming technology and software. We will find the best software and technology to make your life easier, more productive or just fun.
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