Mud-wrestling enthusiast Jules Bending hopes desperate consumers will pay extra for "old style" bulbs
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
September 1, 2009
eBay Confirms Skype Sale To Investers Including Andreessen
Netscape founder Marc Andreessen is one of the investors behind a group which has bought voip company Skype from the online sales company eBay
Reports Say eBay To Sell Skype
Andreessen said to lead group of private investors ready to by Voip company Skype from eBay
A Tale Of Two MiFis: 3 Nabs Novatel’s Name
3 has launched a pocket hotspot service under the name MiFi - even though there's already a device of that name from Novatel
Thousands Demand Apology Over Death Of Tech Icon Turing
An online petition demans the government apologise for mistreating Alan Turing - the father of modern computing, who was persecuted for his sexuality
Learn From The Downfall Of WPA!
The wireless security scheme WPA has been cracked in less than 60 seconds by researchers. Smart professionals will have seen this coming, and adopted a security approach that deals with the security arms race, says Larry Walsh
RSA Security Show Helps IT Pros Back To Work
Security show in London offers ten £950 passes for free to unemployed who demonstrate they are ready to help themselves
Smartphones Spur Growth In Chip Sales
A report from the Semiconductor Industry Association shows that chip sales increased more than 5 percent in July
Companies Sweating IT Equipment 26 Percent Longer
A survey of midmarket IT professionals shows a majority of companies are planning to spend on hardware and software, but are also holding onto their previous purchases longer
Apple Could Be Launching Photo iPods
Apple's planned media event in San Francisco will likely involve the debut of a new line of iPods
Indian Group Pushes For New US Tech Visa
Indian software industry association Nasscom says the U.S. Congress should consider changing laws to allow foreign workers in the United States for a limited amount of time
Apple Blames iPhone Problems On “External Force”
Apple is reportedly blaming customers for exploding iPhones in France, claiming "external force" is causing the crackups