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This section looks at some of the new technologies that are emerging, or could be upcoming in future months or years.

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Homeland Security committee has doubts about RFID

Homeland Security committee has doubts about RFID

The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for tracking humans took a hit in a recent study released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Emerging Applications and Integrity Advisory Committee.
Frank Washkuch Nov 2 2006 5:24PM Security
Another VA breach affects 1,600 veterans from New York system

Another VA breach affects 1,600 veterans from New York system

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is again warning veterans their identity may be at risk following the theft of an unencrypted laptop from the agency's New York Harbor Healthcare System.
Dan Kaplan Nov 2 2006 5:08PM Security
Samsung boffins develop 16GB chip technology

Samsung boffins develop 16GB chip technology

Thinner chips and better sawing, bonding and connections.
Matt Chapman Nov 2 2006 10:07AM Hardware
New Internet Explorer flaw emerges

New Internet Explorer flaw emerges

Microsoft's Security Response Center has acknowledged the appearance of proof-of concept code for a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 7.
Shaun Nichols Oct 31 2006 9:50AM Security
New IE7 bug exposes users to content injection

New IE7 bug exposes users to content injection

Security researchers at Secunia have discovered a new vulnerability in Internet Explorer 7 that could be exploited by online identity thieves.
Tom Sanders Oct 31 2006 9:42AM Security
IBM boffins tout cool running chip breakthrough

IBM boffins tout cool running chip breakthrough

Big Blue thins paste to keep chips cool.
Robert Jaques Oct 30 2006 11:28AM Hardware
Brain implant chip designed to help stroke victims

Brain implant chip designed to help stroke victims

Neurochip details to be revealed in the next issue of Nature.
Robert Jaques Oct 26 2006 9:55AM Oddware
Samsung claims first 50nm DRAM chip

Samsung claims first 50nm DRAM chip

New process boosts production efficiency by 55 per cent.
Robert Jaques Oct 20 2006 9:42AM Hardware
New iPods may contain virus

New iPods may contain virus

A percentage of recently shipped iPods may be infected by the Windows virus, RavMonE.exe, according to a statement made by Apple Computer today.
Negar Salek Oct 18 2006 4:00PM Security
McAfee unveils new strategy

McAfee unveils new strategy

Building off of several months worth of key acquisitions, McAfee announced this week a new comprehensive security risk management strategy that it hopes enterprises will take advantage of to comply with regulatory requirements and shore up security in one fell swoop.
Ericka Chickowski Oct 18 2006 1:30AM Security
PowerPoint hit by new zero-day exploit

PowerPoint hit by new zero-day exploit

Microsoft warns flaw could allow remote code execution.
Shaun Nichols Oct 17 2006 10:17AM Security
McAfee announces new risk strategy

McAfee announces new risk strategy

McAfee today launched its strategy on security risk management, following last month’s US$50m acquisition of Citadel Security Software.
Negar Salek Oct 17 2006 9:55AM Security
RFID baggage tracking cleared for take-off

RFID baggage tracking cleared for take-off

Dinner in London, breakfast in New York, luggage in the Congo.
Robert Jaques Oct 10 2006 9:53AM Hardware
YouTube clear leader in video sharing

YouTube clear leader in video sharing

Google and MySpace struggling to keep up.
Will Head Sep 25 2006 9:57AM Software
IBM funds research to define 'innovation'

IBM funds research to define 'innovation'

Big Blue donates US$80,000 to the University of Georgia.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 25 2006 9:57AM Software
Porn scammers hit new IE vulnerability

Porn scammers hit new IE vulnerability

Adult sites exploiting VML bug to install malware.
Shaun Nichols Sep 21 2006 9:58AM Security
Matsushita to launch new Blu-ray DVD recorders

Matsushita to launch new Blu-ray DVD recorders

Matsushita on Wednesday said it would start selling two new Blu-ray DVD recorders in Japan on Nov. 15, heating up the format battle with HD DVD for next-generation optical disc technology.
Reuters Staff Sep 21 2006 9:48AM Hardware
Software patents set new record

Software patents set new record

The US patent and trademark office (USPTO) has set a new record for the total number of software patents that have been awarded in a single year.
Tom Sanders Sep 20 2006 10:50AM Software
Infineon invests $1b in Malaysian chip plant

Infineon invests $1b in Malaysian chip plant

Vendor promises better power supplies and more fuel-efficient cars.
Simon Burns Sep 14 2006 10:22AM Hardware
Salesforce.com adds mash-ups to new CRM

Salesforce.com adds mash-ups to new CRM

Mashboards provide customised views.
Will Head Sep 14 2006 10:22AM Software

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