Recent articles by Robert Jaques

Web can help combat obesity

Web can help combat obesity

The internet can help motivate couch potatoes to exercise, according to a US study.
Robert Jaques May 16 2007 11:25AM Oddware
Third of UK firms vulnerable to hackers

Third of UK firms vulnerable to hackers

Almost a third of UK organisations have unpatched critical vulnerabilities compromising their IT security, new research warned today.
Robert Jaques May 15 2007 2:33PM Security
Star Wars special effects voted best ever

Star Wars special effects voted best ever

George Lucas's groundbreaking Star Wars has won an award for the Most Influential Visual Effects Film of All Time exactly 30 years after its release.
Robert Jaques May 15 2007 12:17PM Oddware
Alcatel-Lucent to acquire NetDevices

Alcatel-Lucent to acquire NetDevices

Californian firm, NetDevices, is set to be integrated into Alcatel-Lucent's Enterprise Business Group.
Robert Jaques May 15 2007 11:55AM Networking
Web ads work, even if you don't see them

Web ads work, even if you don't see them

Boffins find that 'incidental' exposure can be just as effective as in-your-face advertising.
Robert Jaques May 15 2007 11:45AM Software
US Congress urged to pull back from web regulation

US Congress urged to pull back from web regulation

Legislators need to promote free-market policies to build the next-generation
web.
Robert Jaques May 14 2007 4:37PM Software
Sun touts UTI certificates for Java phones

Sun touts UTI certificates for Java phones

Move aims to enhance uptake of mobile Java.
Robert Jaques May 14 2007 4:28PM Telco/ISP
Pornographers put blue movies on Blu-ray

Pornographers put blue movies on Blu-ray

Porn house risks Sony's wrath with Blu-ray release.
Robert Jaques May 10 2007 4:19PM Software
Lenovo still facing 'challenges' after IBM PC buyout

Lenovo still facing 'challenges' after IBM PC buyout

Chinese giant has made progress but still has issues, warns Gartner.
Robert Jaques May 10 2007 4:10PM Hardware
Pinochet resurrected in 419 scam

Pinochet resurrected in 419 scam

Spammers find yet another way to target the unwary.
Robert Jaques May 10 2007 3:05PM Security
Researchers double capacity of lithium ion batteries

Researchers double capacity of lithium ion batteries

New 'layered-composite' material improves performance and stability.
Robert Jaques May 9 2007 3:02PM Hardware
Probe shows Venus 'as never before'

Probe shows Venus 'as never before'

Venus Express probe focuses on planet's south pole.
Robert Jaques May 9 2007 2:19PM Oddware
Image spam hooks with hookers

Image spam hooks with hookers

Yet more reasons not to open email from unknown sources.
Robert Jaques May 9 2007 12:15PM Security
Retro games come to PlayStation 3

Retro games come to PlayStation 3

Gamers can now download PlayStation One format software.
Robert Jaques May 9 2007 10:42AM Software
Pioneer unveils US$299 Blu-ray drive

Pioneer unveils US$299 Blu-ray drive

BDC-2202 drive allows users to play Blu-ray films and read and write to DVD
and CD.
Robert Jaques May 7 2007 3:00PM Hardware
Aussie boffins boost solar cell efficiency

Aussie boffins boost solar cell efficiency

Australian scientists promise cheaper and more effective panels.
Robert Jaques May 7 2007 10:34AM Hardware
Microsoft beefs up security management tools

Microsoft beefs up security management tools

Enhanced Forefront and System Center brands.
Robert Jaques May 4 2007 3:55PM Security
Boffins join quantum dots for cheaper solar panels

Boffins join quantum dots for cheaper solar panels

US scientists produce 'mega-molecules' of semiconducting materials.
Robert Jaques May 4 2007 2:39PM Hardware
Global organisations running out of Wan capacity

Global organisations running out of Wan capacity

Ethernet service market hits US$9.4bn in 2006 as firms upgrade.
Robert Jaques May 4 2007 2:26PM Networking
Netgear pays US$60m for Infrant Technologies

Netgear pays US$60m for Infrant Technologies

Acquires Raid and Nas technologies for small business market.
Robert Jaques May 4 2007 12:32PM Networking

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