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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Google prime target for regulators

 
Google's unabashed success as an Internet search and advertising juggernaut has placed it in the crosshairs of regulators worried the firm will trample free market competition.

"As Google has grown, the company has naturally faced more scrutiny," Google senior manager of global communications and public affairs Adam Kovacevich said Friday in an official blog post.

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Hackers breach US air traffic control computers

Hackers broke into US air traffic control computers on several occasions over the past few years and increased reliance on Web applications and commercial software has made networks more vulnerable, according to a government audit.

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Japan software firm shrugs off rape game protests

A Japanese computer game maker on Friday dismissed a protest by US rights campaigners against the game "RapeLay", which lets players simulate sexual violence against females.

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Israel president to offer Pope nano Bible

Israeli President Shimon Peres will next week offer visiting Pope Benedict XVI an Old Testament that local scientists have fitted on to a pinhead-sized silicon chip, his office said on Friday.

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TECHBYTES

Red Mobile expands service, now compatible with 2G phones

Introduced to operate on 3G spectrum when it was launched November last year, subscribers of Red Mobile can now also use 2G handsets while enjoying the lowest prepaid rates.

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TECHSTUFF

MSI X-Slim notebook - light and charming 

How much fashion can one usually find in a notebook PC? In the long list of ultra-light notebooks, the MSI X-Slim series stands out, irresistible and affordable!

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DIGITALLIFESTYLE

Canon DVD Camcorder DC320

Here’s one of the latest portable camcorders from Canon, bringing the convenience of straight-to-DVD recording.

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