Is Microsoft's browser ballot still limited?
A design expert seems to think so. While trying to play around with some of the alternatives on offer as part of the ballot, web designer Rob Quick noticed they appeared to share a common theme: rendering technology provided by Microsoft.
In essence, the claims suggest that around half of the choices on offer are actually relatives - however distant - of Internet Explorer. Microsoft declined to comment. BBC
Twitter gets phished again
If you get a message saying "is this you?" don't click on it. It's just a lure in the latest phishing attack to hit micro-blogging sensation Twitter. InfoSecurity Magazine
Apple fires patent infringement salvo at HTC
iPhone-maker Apple is claiming that the company responsible for creating the hardware for the Nexus One and other Android and Windows Mobile-based handsets has stolen some of its tech. IT PRO
IT skills remain key
This week marks eSkills week, where the great and good of the industry do their best to both increase awareness and educate the wider world as to the critical role tech skills will play in the future. eGovmonitor
UK airport Wi-Fi deal loss for BT
BT's loss is US vendor Boingo's gain as the communications giant loses its Wi-Fi provider status for the UK's six largest airports. PC Pro
BBC cuts mean less money for web
Online activity may become a casualty of the BBC spending cuts, according to reports. Many are concerned this could affect Aunty's leading web status and result in serious job cuts. Times Online
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UK government hails AI coding gains as developers report huge time savingsNews Developers participating in a trial of AI coding tools from Google, Microsoft, and GitHub reported big time savings, with 58% saying they now couldn't work without them.
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How to check if you’ve been affected by Salesforce attacksNews The FBI has issued a fresh advisory over the threat posed to Salesforce customers by two threat groups. Here's how you can stay safe and mitigate any risks.
