Clouds and thundersticks Virtualization heavyweight VMware has embrace what even its own CEO calls a "nebulous phrase": the cloud.… Full published article at: Read More »

Almost two million PCs, including machines inside UK and US government agencies, are taken over by hackers. Full published article at: Read More »

Two computer science professors at Washington University have produced a USB ultrasound probe which is compatible with Windows Mobile smartphones. The project, funded by Microsoft, has developed and optimized probe that uses less power, and is enhanced for data transfer rates on cellphones. The devices could be especially useful in on-the-go situations -- for ambulances, emergencies, and for use by traveling medical staff. The makers also foresee that the device could postively effect medical practice in the developing world, where equipment and doctors can be scarce, and a small, but cellphone access...Read More »

Details are about as light as can be on this one, but it looks like Japan's Ito Electronics has developed some sort of special "packaging technology" that can make OLED displays fully waterproof, which could be particularly used for watches, cellphones, or that fish tank home theater you've always dreamed of. Of course, there's no word on any actual products just yet, nor is there any indication of possible transparent waterproof displays -- or, at least, none that anyone has seen.[Via OLED-Info.com] Filed under: DisplaysIto Electronics shows off waterproof OLED...Read More »

ISV-to-enterprise switch Cloud computing - or at least all the talk about it - is causing IT vendors to change their pitches on the off chance that cloud could actually end up generating some money.…Whitepaper - Making flexible working work for you Full published article at: Read More »

Sometimes you can't beat the classics. The gentleman who brought his old NES Advantage to bear on his Xbox 360 is back, this time working his magic on the Super Advantage joystick. This bad boy is wireless, runs off an internal battery (charged via standard USB), and sports an LED player indicator. If you've never been able to get used to the standard Xbox controller, keep an eye out for this bad boy on eBay. The modster in question has stated his intention to let this one go to the right bidder, but not before he...Read More »

Roku hooked us up with an early preview of Amazon Video on Demand in HD for its Video Player, and while we didn't have much time to poke around, but what we saw was mostly impressive. Video took a little longer to buffer in than Amazon SD or Netflix's HD streams on our 10Mbps cable connection, picture quality was noticeably better, although still not at Blu-ray levels. Apart from the HD content, the experience on the Roku box is essentially same as always: there's still no search in the interface, so be prepared to hunt...Read More »

After months of leaked testing images and rumors, Amazon's finally updated its Video on Demand service to HD. 500 shows and movies will be available in high-def to start, and the service is expanding to include Panasonic VIERACast TVs in addition to Series3 TiVos, the Roku Video Player, and the Sony Bravia Internet Link. Head to head with the Apple TV, the only downside we see is that audio is stereo-only and not 5.1, but we're super-picky like that. Rental pricing will be between $3.99 and $4.99 for HD content, and the service should...Read More »

Less-invasive control Microsoft has unveiled the security improvement is expects to deliver with Windows 7, the next version of its flagship operating system.…Whitepaper - Protecting small business server and other tips for SMBs Full published article at: Read More »

A greater global effort is needed to thwart the growing menace of cyber crime, experts warn at a key security forum in the US. Full published article at: Read More »