Recent articles by Iain Thomson

Microsoft faces legal challenge to 'spy' software

Microsoft faces legal challenge to 'spy' software

Microsoft's pending patent for employee monitoring via computer could fall foul of the law, according to top lawyers..
Iain Thomson Jan 21 2008 6:58AM Security
Online music companies thrive as old firms struggle

Online music companies thrive as old firms struggle

As major recording labels like EMI slash staff and revise revenue forecasts, the online music business is reporting strong growth and sees 2008 as a bumper year.
Iain Thomson Jan 18 2008 12:12PM Software
SATA moves to bus power

SATA moves to bus power

Serial ATA Standards Organization (SATA-IO) is working on a specification which it claims could eliminate the need for power cables on external drives..
Iain Thomson Jan 18 2008 7:12AM Hardware
Intel denies OLPC accusations

Intel denies OLPC accusations

Intel general counsel Bruce Sewell has rebutted charges that Intel acted disingenuously in its dealings with the One Laptop Per Child programme..
Iain Thomson Jan 18 2008 7:12AM Hardware
Boffins create the ultimate black

Boffins create the ultimate black

Scientists at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York have made black paint that absorbs light almost perfectly..
Iain Thomson Jan 18 2008 7:12AM Hardware
Wikipedia celebrates seventh birthday

Wikipedia celebrates seventh birthday

Wikipedia is today celebrating seven years as the world's first open source encyclopaedia.

Iain Thomson Jan 17 2008 3:24PM Software
Microsoft patents worker monitoring system

Microsoft patents worker monitoring system

Microsoft has filed a patent for a system to monitor the health and mental state of computer users..
Iain Thomson Jan 17 2008 7:33AM Hardware
FBI warns of malicious email scam

FBI warns of malicious email scam

The FBI has issued a warning to the public following a deluge of spam emails purporting to be from the agency..
Iain Thomson Jan 17 2008 7:33AM Security
US spy chief puts security over privacy

US spy chief puts security over privacy

The Director of National Intelligence, who oversees all 16 US intelligence agencies, has revealed the extent to which domestic and international internet traffic is being monitored..
Iain Thomson Jan 16 2008 7:07AM Security
International police plan 'Server in the Sky'

International police plan 'Server in the Sky'

Police in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have announced plans for a database of international criminals that can be shared between countries..
Iain Thomson Jan 16 2008 7:07AM Security
Deprived US kids offered OLPC laptops

Deprived US kids offered OLPC laptops

Poor US students are to get their hands on One Laptop Per Child XO laptops after a U-turn by the organisation.
Iain Thomson Jan 15 2008 1:45PM Hardware
US security agency leaks data

US security agency leaks data

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been slammed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for sloppy website security.
Iain Thomson Jan 15 2008 1:41PM Security
IT industry forms green coalition

IT industry forms green coalition

IBM, Sony and Nokia are to donate patents to a common pool in an attempt to promote environmentally sound business practices.
Iain Thomson Jan 15 2008 1:36PM Strategy
UK considers RFID tags for prisoners

UK considers RFID tags for prisoners

The UK government is considering implanting prisoners with RFID tags containing data on identity, address and criminal record..
Iain Thomson Jan 15 2008 7:28AM Hardware
Apple poised to offer iTunes movie rentals

Apple poised to offer iTunes movie rentals

Rumours abound of imminent launch.
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2008 3:27PM Software
Barclays chairman has identity stolen

Barclays chairman has identity stolen

Marcus Agius, the chairman of UK-based Barclays Bank, has had £10,000 stolen by an identity thief.
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2008 2:47PM Security
Boeing 787 grounded over hacking fears

Boeing 787 grounded over hacking fears

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has grounded Boeing's new 787 airliner after concerns about the integrity of its computer systems.
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2008 12:50PM Security
Sony starts another standards war

Sony starts another standards war

Sony has kick-started another standards war, this time over wireless USB..
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2008 6:55AM Hardware
'Citizen journalist' beaten to death by Chinese authorities

'Citizen journalist' beaten to death by Chinese authorities

A man has been beaten to death in China by a gang of city inspectors for filming them attacking protestors with his mobile phone..
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2008 6:55AM Software
Alienware unveils prototype curved screen

Alienware unveils prototype curved screen

Gaming hardware specialist Alienware has shown off a prototype curved screen designed to mimic peripheral vision..
Iain Thomson Jan 11 2008 7:18AM Hardware

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