Martin James
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Google Chrome for Mac and Linux leaves beta
By Martin James published
News Google has finally achieved parity across all three operating systems with its latest browser release, boasting improved HTML5 and Javascript performance.
Google's VP8 codec 'not open source', says OSI
By Martin James published
News Open Source Initiative board member Simon Phipps says Google's ambitious WebM project might not be approved as open source over 'field of use' restriction.
Intel unveils ULV Core processors for ultra-portable laptops
By Martin James published
News Latest 32nm line promises to deliver best of both worlds in a bid to head off tablets: economy to ultra-thin laptops and performance to netbooks.
Samsung Wave available to pre-order from Vodafone
By Martin James published
News The first Bada smartphone will come free on contracts starting at £25 per month when it goes on sale through Vodafone next week.
Google rolls out SSL search
By Martin James published
News After showing how many wireless networks are vulnerable by infiltrating them, Google has offered to at least keep your web searches safe from prying eyes.
Apple hopes to sell 24 million iPhone 4Gs by year end
By Martin James published
News Reports say Apple wants hardware partner Foxconn to deliver 4.5 million new iPhones next month alone, and reveals further impressive specification details.
Google keeping face recognition under wraps over privacy
By Martin James published
News After the Buzz debacle and other privacy worries, Google says it is now taking a much more thorough approach to testing new products before releasing them.
Mobile phones not welcome in Cameron's Cabinet
By Martin James published
News The new Prime Minister has banned mobile phones from the Cabinet table in a bid to make sure ministers keep their attention on the business at hand.
Single group blamed for two thirds of all phishing attacks
By Martin James published
News Using sophisticated techniques, a gang of scammers known as Avalanche was behind a dramatic increase in phishing attacks in the second half of 2009.
Facebook emerging as major target for phishing attacks
By Martin James published
News The all-conquering social network is proving a magnet for scammers too, with Facebook now the fourth biggest target of phishing attacks on the web.
Apple preparing iPad patch to tackle ongoing Wi-Fi woes
By Martin James published
News Apple has promised to deal with the iPad's wireless gremlins with a software update, but won't say if it'll be ready by UK launch day or not.
Concern over lack of IPv6 uptake as IP address D-Day looms
By Martin James published
News With the number of available IP addresses dwindling at an ever-faster rate, experts say ISPs and businesses aren't implementing IPv6 fast enough.
Ofcom gives away radio spectrum for free
By Martin James published
News While eager telecoms operators push bidding for the 2010MHz frequency above €5 million in Germany, Ofcom has given away the same band to wireless camera operators for nothing.
'Highly critical' bug found in latest version of Safari
By Martin James published
News A flaw has been found in the latest Windows version of Apple's browser that could dupe users into downloading malicious code onto their PCs.
Will Apple live to regret the Adobe affair?
By Martin James published
In-depth With Adobe the latest company to find itself on the wrong end of Apple's ruthless streak, how long is it before Cupertino's siege mentality comes back to haunt it?
European Parliament calls for superfast broadband
By Martin James published
News Consumer rights are set to take centre stage in a new digital agenda for Europe overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers.
Researchers find way to bypass all Windows security software
By Martin James published
News Matousec has discovered a relatively simple loophole that could leave Windows PCs vulnerable to malicious code, with all commercial anti-virus packages powerless to prevent it.
Study: iPad devouring netbook market and hurting Apple's
By Martin James published
News Research from Morgan Stanley suggests Apple's all-conquering tablet has had a significant impact on sales of laptops, notebooks, and the iPod Touch.
Facebook loophole left private chats exposed
By Martin James published
News The social network had to suspend its chat system after discovering that users' private conversations could be eavesdropped on by any of their friends.
Samsung prioritising Android over Bada
By Martin James published
News The Korean phone maker's release schedule will see a massive upswing in Android-powered handsets in the year to come, despite Samsung having developed its own mobile OS.
Apple gives fleeting glimpse at next iPhone in latest OS
By Martin James published
News iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 3 made a brief appearance in Apple's Dev Centre yesterday, showcasing some of the next iPhone's multitasking credentials.
Intel targets smartphones, tablets with new Atom processors
By Martin James published
News It's been a long wait, but Intel's low-power Moorestown chips are finally here, ready to spearhead the company's assault on the smartphone market
US names and shames worst IP protectors
By Martin James published
News Canada joins 10 others in Special 301 worst-of-the-worst category.
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