As the launch frenzy of Windows 7 dies down, Microsoft has pushed out platform updates for both Windows Server 2008 and Vista
October 28, 2009
NASA Success As Ares I-X Completes Maiden Flight
The weather delayed launch of the NASA Ares I-X, the agency's first new rocket in nearly 30 years, has successfully blasted off in Florida
Lord Mandelson Confirms Plans To Disconnect File-Sharers
Lord Mandelson has confirmed that the government's “three strikes” policy on illegal file-sharing will be implemented by 2011.
Google Launches Free GPS For Smartphones
Android 2.0 handsets will soon get a free web-based GPS system after Google launched a beta version of Google Maps Navigation
AVG Enhances Business Security On The Cheap
AVG Technologies is looking to cost-conscious businesses with a refresh of its security and anti-virus software solutions
Opera Boss Welcomes Browser Ballot In IE Case
The CEO of Opera, Jon Tetzchner, talks to eWEEK about some of the latest developments in the antitrust case it brought against Microsoft in the European Union courts
Massive Increase In Data Loss During Recession
A data recovery specialist has noted a massive rise in data loss incidents in mission critical systems due to human error, since the recession began
Google PowerMeter Arrives In The UK
Google is teaming up with first:utility to launch its PowerMeter online energy monitoring service in Britain
3PAR Offers Resilient Storage For The Cloud
3PAR claims its storage servers will offer greater security for cloud clients
PC Vendors Jostle For A Share Of The Smartphone Market
As sales of PCs remain flat, PC vendors are keen to move into the growing smartphone market
Microsoft Sends Mixed Messages On Consumption
Microsoft is encouraging adoption of its Windows 7 operating system - even if that means replacing working XP machines - but is still critical of unbridled consumption
Weather Delays NASA Test Launch Of Shuttle Successor
Foul weather and a wayward cargo ship conspire to force NASA to delay the first test launch of its primary launch vehicle, the Ares I-X rocket
Google Releases Mobile OS Android 2.0
Google's long-awaited mobile OS, the Android 2.0, is expected to make its first US appearance on the upcoming Motorola Droid smartphone from Verizon Wireless
Obama Awards Smart Grid Investment Grants
In the largest group of Recovery Act awards ever made in a single day, President Obama names winners of $3.4 billion (£2.1bn) in Smart Grid Investment Grant awards
Spending On Hardware Up But Staff Levels Still Flat
CDW sees a significant rise in hardware and software purchasing in the next six months for corporate and government sectors
Facebook Users Hit By Password Malware Scam
Researchers at several security firms have uncovered a spam campaign targeting Facebook users