1. Adobe promises faster Flash on Macs
Mac version of widely used browser plug-in should catch up to the Windows version soon. Also: an apology for mishandling a bug.
2. Security software maker Vitamin D exits beta
The software, created by three former Palm executives, lets people use an ordinary Webcam as a security system using artificial intelligence technology.
3. IBM introduces 'green' Power7 systems
New offerings from Big Blue include features to reduce power consumption and for enabling large-scale, real-time systems such as smart grids
4. How CoverItLive failed users during iPad unveiling
Liveblogging platform CoverItLive, enables journalists to file live reports that are transmitted as they typed to online readers, fails during iPad announcement.
5. University worker accused of extorting student file sharers
Security analyst at University of Georgia tasked with catching copyright violators allegedly uses his position to shakedown students.
6. Netflix says ISPs could threaten Web video
Some bandwidth providers sell access to film and TV shows. Will that prompt them to relegate competitors to Web's "slow lane?" Netflix recently outlined its concerns.
7. Cellular networks breach not easily executed 'live'
Singapore telcos and market players, with support from GSM Association, say recent vulnerabilities found in GSM and 3G algorithms hard to execute.
8. PayPal suspends service in India
Halt temporary while company in discussion with partners and stakeholders to address service issues, says e-payment service provider.
9. Google to make Gmail a little more social
Sources familiar with company's plans say Google is ready to integrate status updates into Gmail in Twitter-like style, with a stream of text and multimedia updates.
10. Microsoft denies Windows 7 battery problem
Software maker says an error message warning users that their batteries may need replacing appears to be working as intended, despite some complaints.
Last updated: 09 Feb 2010 11:23 AM