Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Sun unveils major Java update

Sun unveils major Java update

Sun Microsystems has released Java Standard Edition 6 Update 10 (SE 6u10), touting it as a major update for the ubiquitous web content platform.
Shaun Nichols Oct 23 2008 6:35AM Software
Intel opens its wallet for science

Intel opens its wallet for science

Chipmaker Intel has launched a new program in hopes of training young engineers. The company said today that it would be spending some US$120 million over the next ten years as part of a program to improve science and math education.
Shaun Nichols Oct 22 2008 2:59PM Financial Services
Microsoft makes new anti-piracy push

Microsoft makes new anti-piracy push

Company launches offensive against illegal software sales.
Shaun Nichols Oct 22 2008 10:40AM Security
Panasonic shrinks next-gen batteries

Panasonic shrinks next-gen batteries

Panasonic is preparing to unveil a slimmed-down version of its 20-hour methanol fuel-cell battery.
Shaun Nichols Oct 21 2008 2:56PM Hardware
Intel to put HSPA in Moorestown

Intel to put HSPA in Moorestown

Intel has revealed that it will be integrating High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) with its new generation of Moorestown mobile products.
Shaun Nichols Oct 21 2008 2:28PM Hardware
Heavyweights line up behind 'white spaces' Wi-Fi

Heavyweights line up behind 'white spaces' Wi-Fi

Some of the largest companies in the technology world are putting their names behind a move to build a free wireless network from so-called 'white spaces'.
Shaun Nichols Oct 20 2008 3:10PM Hardware
VCs backing off of open source

VCs backing off of open source

Venture capital firms are pumping less money into open source companies, according to recent report.
Shaun Nichols Oct 20 2008 6:44AM Software
Early alarms over new Mac malware

Early alarms over new Mac malware

A new rogue security application for the Mac could be on the way, according to one industry executive.
Shaun Nichols Oct 17 2008 4:00PM Security
Oracle joins security patch party

Oracle joins security patch party

Oracle has issued a major security update for 20 of its enterprise computing offerings.
Shaun Nichols Oct 17 2008 7:10AM Security
Intel to buy NetEffect for US$8m

Intel to buy NetEffect for US$8m

Intel has agreed to acquire networking specialist NetEffect for US$8m.
Shaun Nichols Oct 17 2008 7:10AM Networking
McCain caught in DMCA flap

McCain caught in DMCA flap

Video-sharing site YouTube has declined to give special treatment to Republican presidential candidate John McCain over digital millenium copyright act (DMCA) claims.
Shaun Nichols Oct 16 2008 2:57PM Security
Eleven fixes for Patch Tuesday

Eleven fixes for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has issued the October installment of its monthly security update.
Shaun Nichols Oct 15 2008 3:37PM Security
AMD off the hook in graphics case

AMD off the hook in graphics case

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has called off its investigation into allegations that graphics firm ATI and its parent AMD had violated federal antitrust laws.
Shaun Nichols Oct 15 2008 6:49AM Hardware
Microsoft unveils Silverlight 2.0

Microsoft unveils Silverlight 2.0

Microsoft has released the latest version of its Silverlight web application tool, promising a "radical improvement" in the way developers and designers build applications on the web.
Shaun Nichols Oct 15 2008 6:49AM Software
UK Ministry of Defence data loss total could hit 1.7 million

UK Ministry of Defence data loss total could hit 1.7 million

A recent data breach in the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) could prove to be much worse than originally feared, losing the personal details of nearly 2 million members of the armed forces.
Shaun Nichols Oct 14 2008 3:18PM Security
Security disclosures tip the stock market

Security disclosures tip the stock market

The disclosure of software vulnerabilities can have an impact as far away as Wall Street, according to a recent report by security firm McAfee.
Shaun Nichols Oct 14 2008 12:43AM Security
Hackers take aim at World Bank

Hackers take aim at World Bank

Network under constant attack, claims report.
Shaun Nichols Oct 13 2008 3:32PM Security
Malware writers spoof Patch Tuesday

Malware writers spoof Patch Tuesday

A new malware attack is taking advantage of Microsoft's monthly patch release.
Shaun Nichols Oct 13 2008 12:19AM Security
Microsoft plans Silverlight news

Microsoft plans Silverlight news

Microsoft is planning to make a major announcement surrounding its Silverlight web application tool.
Shaun Nichols Oct 13 2008 12:07AM Software
Hackers take aim at World Bank

Hackers take aim at World Bank

The World Bank's internal networks have been compromisd by outside attackers at least six times in the last year, according to a recent report.
Shaun Nichols Oct 13 2008 12:07AM Security

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