Recent articles by Matt Chapman

Google invests in genetics firm

Google invests in genetics firm

Google has invested US$3.9 million (A$4.7 million) in a company that lets users browse their genetic profile online.
Matt Chapman May 25 2007 2:02PM Oddware
Facebook opens up to third parties

Facebook opens up to third parties

Social networking site Facebook is planning to let other developers create services for its website.
Matt Chapman May 25 2007 11:01AM Software
Novelist Patricia Cornwell sues cyber-stalker

Novelist Patricia Cornwell sues cyber-stalker

Crime author Patricia Cornwell has found herself in the middle of a real-life court battle after another writer made allegations about her online.
Matt Chapman May 25 2007 10:53AM Oddware
US brands milked for phishing emails

US brands milked for phishing emails

Seventy-three per cent of all phishing attacks namecheck US brands.
Matt Chapman May 15 2007 4:16PM Security
Cyber-fraudsters bookmark e-gold

Cyber-fraudsters bookmark e-gold

Online payment service popular with con-men, alleges security firm.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 2:13PM Security
RFID system claims to prevent DVD theft

RFID system claims to prevent DVD theft

Locked discs will be unplayable until activated at the point of sale.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 12:26PM Security
Fortinet joins Microsoft virus hunt

Fortinet joins Microsoft virus hunt

Virus Information Alliance gains unified threat management firm.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 12:08PM Security
Sony gets creative with social networking site

Sony gets creative with social networking site

Vaio Nation users can post music and film and interact with fans and friends.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 11:41AM Software
Download backdoor found in Windows Update

Download backdoor found in Windows Update

No protection currently available for Bits flaw.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 11:29AM Security
F1 and Playboy to join Second Life

F1 and Playboy to join Second Life

Virtual bunnies for virtual racers.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 11:07AM Software
EBay falls for StumbleUpon in US$75M deal

EBay falls for StumbleUpon in US$75M deal

Two companies reported to be in negotiations.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 2:21PM Software
Amazon settles patent disputes with IBM

Amazon settles patent disputes with IBM

Retailer pays undisclosed sum to IBM and sets up licencing deal.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 2:11PM Software
Analyst sounds death knell for DRM

Analyst sounds death knell for DRM

Digital rights management is dead, according to an industry trend analysis report.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 2:06PM Software
Sky fallout hits Virgin Media profits

Sky fallout hits Virgin Media profits

£25million (A$59 million) rebranding programme fails to stop customer churn.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 12:53PM Software
IBM cultivates greener server farms

IBM cultivates greener server farms

Billion dollar investment to cut energy waste.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 11:45AM Hardware
AMD cuts 430 jobs worldwide

AMD cuts 430 jobs worldwide

ATI buyout and competition from Intel begin to bite.
Matt Chapman May 11 2007 10:48AM Training & Development
Russian headmaster fined in Microsoft case

Russian headmaster fined in Microsoft case

Alexander Ponosov forced to pay 5,000 roubles.
Matt Chapman May 10 2007 4:44PM Software
Germans track child porn in Second Life

Germans track child porn in Second Life

Virtual sex with minors and real child pornography images being traded.
Matt Chapman May 10 2007 11:06AM Security
Warner Bros toasts TV deal with Joost

Warner Bros toasts TV deal with Joost

Dedicated Warner web TV channels on the way.
Matt Chapman May 9 2007 3:00PM Software
Nivio tests virtual Windows desktop

Nivio tests virtual Windows desktop

Access Windows files and programs from any browser.
Matt Chapman May 9 2007 2:17PM Software

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