TODAY ON ITNEWS
Networking
New system turns cars into networking nodes
By
Iain Thomson
| February 20, 2009
A new radio system developed in Australia allows cars to be used as network nodes, allowing them to communicate with each other about road conditions and with a head office on positioning.
Security
IFPI sites hacked by Pirate Bay supporters
By
Rosalie Marshall
| February 20, 2009
Hackers have attacked web sites belonging to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) to show their support for The Pirate Bay, which is standing trial in Sweden over piracy allegations.
Internet
Icann delays generic top-level domains
By
Phil Muncaster
| February 20, 2009
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) has admitted that its plans to launch new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) are running behind schedule but insisted that they should still be available before the end of the year.
Business
Opinion: Tapping a rich source of IT innovation
By
Martin Courtney
| February 20, 2009
IT departments are brimming with smart ideas if only those in management were more inclined to take the time to listen to them.
Software
Social networks driving Flash Lite usage
By
Phil Muncaster
| February 20, 2009
The continuing popularity of social networking sites is driving the success of Adobe Flash Lite technology on mobile handsets, according to Strategy Analytics.
Business
RIM execs nailed for backdating
By
Shaun Nichols
| February 20, 2009
Four executives from Research In Motion have been hit with stock option backdating charges by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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