Recent articles by Robert Jaques

Boffins grow nanowires at low temperatures

Boffins grow nanowires at low temperatures

US researchers have patented a "breakthrough" low-temperature, catalyst-free technique for growing copper nanowires..
Robert Jaques Apr 30 2008 7:32AM Hardware
Gumshoes come unstuck over Trojan spying

Gumshoes come unstuck over Trojan spying

An Israeli firm of private investigators has been rapped for using spyware to steal sensitive information..
Robert Jaques Apr 30 2008 7:32AM Security
Four nanotech products launched every week

Four nanotech products launched every week

New consumer products based on nanotechnology, including cosmetics, cooking oil, golf clubs and toothpaste, are reaching the market at the rate of three or four a week, according to new research..
Robert Jaques Apr 28 2008 7:22AM Hardware
Dutch algorithm optimises Wi-Fi efficiency

Dutch algorithm optimises Wi-Fi efficiency

A Dutch researcher has developed algorithms designed to optimise the efficiency of wireless networks..
Robert Jaques Apr 28 2008 7:22AM Software
Analysts warn of DRam price hikes

Analysts warn of DRam price hikes

DRam prices are set to rise over the coming months, according to new research..
Robert Jaques Apr 26 2008 10:22AM Hardware
Boffins research 'fast and slow' light

Boffins research 'fast and slow' light

Scientists have come a step closer to super-fast optical computing thanks to European research into the mysterious properties of "fast and slow" light..
Robert Jaques Apr 26 2008 10:22AM Hardware
Nanotech promises super-fast transistors

Nanotech promises super-fast transistors

US researchers have published details of a technique that allows the mass production of long straight cylinders only a few atoms thick..
Robert Jaques Apr 25 2008 12:58PM Hardware
Strong Yahoo financials will not see off Microsoft

Strong Yahoo financials will not see off Microsoft

Yahoo's better than expected first-quarter results will not help it fight off Microsoft's hostile takeover bid, experts reported today..
Robert Jaques Apr 25 2008 12:58PM Financial Services
High-speed Bluetooth integrates Wi-Fi

High-speed Bluetooth integrates Wi-Fi

Mobile users can look forward to better data throughput and faster file transfer courtesy of a turbo-charged Bluetooth specification that combines Wi-Fi (802.11) and traditional Bluetooth technologies..
Robert Jaques Apr 25 2008 12:58PM Networking
AVG readies AVG Antivirus Free 8.0

AVG readies AVG Antivirus Free 8.0

AVG Technologies will release AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0 tomorrow, the latest version of its popular free security software..
Robert Jaques Apr 24 2008 1:48PM Security
AMD sees slight increase in market share

AMD sees slight increase in market share

AMD's struggles have dominated recent headlines, but the company actually managed to turn around its fortunes slightly in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to market analysts..
Robert Jaques Apr 24 2008 7:29AM Hardware
Data centres failing on energy efficiency

Data centres failing on energy efficiency

Nearly two-thirds of IT and facilities staff consider the energy efficiency of their data centre to be 'average' or 'worse than average', new research reveals..
Robert Jaques Apr 24 2008 7:29AM Networking
Boffins take the long view on digital storage

Boffins take the long view on digital storage

Computer scientists have unveiled details of a project to develop technology for the long-term storage of digital data..
Robert Jaques Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Storage
Mobile Linux takes on Microsoft and Symbian

Mobile Linux takes on Microsoft and Symbian

Linux is poised to challenge Microsoft and Symbian in the handset operating system market as issues with framework fragmentation and silicon requirements are alleviated..
Robert Jaques Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Software
New malware-infected site found every five seconds

New malware-infected site found every five seconds

The first quarter of 2008 has been marked by a "dramatic increase" in web-based threats, with a new infected webpage being discovered every five seconds, security experts warn.
Robert Jaques Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Security
Enterprises plug-in to web 2.0

Enterprises plug-in to web 2.0

Enterprise spending on web 2.0 technologies will surge over the next five years, growing 43 percent per year to reach US$4.6 billion globally by 2013, according to a new report by Forrester Research..
Robert Jaques Apr 22 2008 3:17PM Software
Experts warn of null pointer flaws

Experts warn of null pointer flaws

Recently discovered Flash vulnerabilities indicate that 'null pointer' security flaws could quickly evolve into "the next big thing in hacking exploits "..
Robert Jaques Apr 22 2008 7:36AM Security
Microsoft and Novell push into China

Microsoft and Novell push into China

Microsoft and Novell have announced an "incremental investment" in their interoperability relationship, and have promised to put particular emphasis on the Chinese market..
Robert Jaques Apr 22 2008 7:36AM Software
Scammers hook up over LinkedIn

Scammers hook up over LinkedIn

Social networks such as LinkedIn are being exploited by online fraudsters, experts warned today..
Robert Jaques Apr 22 2008 7:36AM Security
Boffins look to 'self-healing' materials

Boffins look to 'self-healing' materials

Scientists have published details of projects being carried out across Europe to create self-repairing materials..
Robert Jaques Apr 21 2008 7:47AM Hardware

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