Recent articles by Iain Thomson

Software used to predict the killer instinct

Software used to predict the killer instinct

Criminologist promises statistical likelihood of an individual becoming a
murderer.
Iain Thomson Dec 6 2006 8:57AM Software
Phishing worm rips through MySpace

Phishing worm rips through MySpace

Worm spooks site and tries to cash in on malware.
Iain Thomson Dec 6 2006 8:57AM Security
Court rules video games do not encourage violence

Court rules video games do not encourage violence

Somebody actually does think of the children before acting.
Iain Thomson Dec 4 2006 10:04AM Software
UN slams richest nations for dumping e-waste

UN slams richest nations for dumping e-waste

Conference hears of toxic waste dangerously dumped on developing world.
Iain Thomson Nov 30 2006 12:51PM Strategy
Nokia PR stunt backfires

Nokia PR stunt backfires

Council called out over noise nuisance.
Iain Thomson Nov 29 2006 9:19AM Telco/ISP
Online video cuts into TV audiences

Online video cuts into TV audiences

Survey finds the more you view internet video the less the TV gets switched
on.
Iain Thomson Nov 29 2006 9:19AM Telco/ISP
Zune branded 'a complete, humiliating failure'

Zune branded 'a complete, humiliating failure'

Damning review predicts 'just plain dreadful' player will be dead in six months.
Iain Thomson Nov 28 2006 10:01AM Hardware
Browser flaw leaves passwords vulnerable

Browser flaw leaves passwords vulnerable

The Mozilla Foundation is warning of a critical bug in the new Firefox 2.0 browser that could leave passwords vulnerable to hackers.
Iain Thomson Nov 27 2006 3:35PM Security
Researchers build nano-knife to cut cells

Researchers build nano-knife to cut cells

Cheesewire-style blade is the world's thinnest ever.
Iain Thomson Nov 27 2006 9:57AM Oddware
Chinese porn king jailed for life

Chinese porn king jailed for life

Stiff penalty as Chinese authorities take firm stand against porn.
Iain Thomson Nov 27 2006 9:56AM Oddware
Ofcom legalises iPod radio broadcasts

Ofcom legalises iPod radio broadcasts

Watchdog bows to consumer demand.
Iain Thomson Nov 27 2006 9:56AM Oddware
Browser flaw leaves passwords vulnerable

Browser flaw leaves passwords vulnerable

Firefox and Internet Explorer affected.
Iain Thomson Nov 24 2006 9:50AM Security
'Evil twin' Wi-Fi hacks target the rich

'Evil twin' Wi-Fi hacks target the rich

Hackers after high net worth individuals in wireless scam.
Iain Thomson Nov 24 2006 9:50AM Security
Cosmonaut hits million-mile tee shot

Cosmonaut hits million-mile tee shot

International Space Station stunt breaks golfing records.
Iain Thomson Nov 24 2006 9:50AM Oddware
UK police to get head-mounted videocams

UK police to get head-mounted videocams

Instant evidence, claim police.
Iain Thomson Nov 24 2006 9:50AM Oddware
Children's database puts kids at risk

Children's database puts kids at risk

A controversial planned government database to record all attributes of UK children's lives could actually put youngsters in more danger, a report from the Foundation for Information Policy Research (FIPR) warned today.
Iain Thomson Nov 23 2006 10:32AM Security
UMC breaks 45nm barrier for memory

UMC breaks 45nm barrier for memory

Breakthrough uses advanced liquid coating to boost manufacturing speed and
quality.
Iain Thomson Nov 23 2006 9:54AM Hardware
Programmable LED keyboard out by Christmas

Programmable LED keyboard out by Christmas

Russian firm unveils universal keyboard with screens instead of keys.
Iain Thomson Nov 22 2006 10:48AM Hardware
Teen builds nuclear fusion reactor in basement

Teen builds nuclear fusion reactor in basement

Parents not concerned at antics of junior boffin.
Iain Thomson Nov 22 2006 10:48AM Oddware
California court rules on Web defamation

California court rules on Web defamation

Website owners 'not responsible for third-party comments'.
Iain Thomson Nov 22 2006 10:48AM Oddware

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