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Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 07:28

China Announces Arrests in Hacking Crackdown

Police officers also seized money and equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars during the crackdown, which occurred in November, state media reported over the past two days.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 07:03

Video: Passing Data Between PHP and JavaScript Using JSON

Build powerful AJAX-driven Web applications by passing data between the client and server using PHP, JavaScript and the JSON data format.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 07:03

ActiveState Debuts Support for Python, Perl, Tcl

Need support for dynamic languages? You don't have to rely on just the community.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 07:03

Anatomy of a Google Go Program

Get an introduction to a concurrent, file-processing program written in Google's Go language.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 07:03

Codesion Emerges from CVS

Everyone knows that CVS is a legacy tech for code repositories, right?

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 07:03

Advance Your Career in Technology with WorldWideLearn.com

WorldWideLearn.com, a trusted online education directory, has partnered with Developer.com to help its readers gain valuable new technical skills easily through online courses in fields including computer programming, Web development, and L..

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 06:42

Insider’s Admission Deepens Galleon Case

Rajiv Goel said that in 2007 he provided the hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam with confidential tips about Intel and Sprint Nextel.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 06:05

As Data Flows In, Families See the Dollars Flow Out

The average American is expected to spend nearly $1,000 this year on services like cable, Internet and video games.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:38

Foursquare Signs a Deal With Zagat

Foursquare, the hip social network whose software is on the phones of many young urbanites, is branching out.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:34

Publishers Win a Bout in E-Book Price Fight

Publishers have managed to take some control — at least temporarily — of how much consumers pay for their content.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:19

Findings: Will You Be E-Mailing This Column? It’s Awesome

A University of Pennsylvania study found that readers of news in print and online had more exalted tastes than might be expected.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:14

Making Solar Power Portable

A growing number of business travelers are using portable renewable energy devices to power up their electronics when they work in places that offer little or no access to electricity.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:09

Google to Add Social Features to Gmail

Google will unveil add-ons to Gmail that let people post and view messages about their day-to-day activities.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:09

With Shake-Up, SAP Seeks Better Customer Relations

The chairman of SAP, the German software company, said a decision to raise maintenance fees was wrong and acknowledged that he had been partly responsible for the move.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:04

Electronic Arts Shrinks Loss, but Shares Fall on Forecast

The publisher released its results, which analysts had expected to disappoint, after the regular market session ended.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:00

Terracotta and Eucalyptus Forge Alliance

Today, Terracotta and Eucalyptus are announcing a partnership in which the two open source companies will provide tighter integration between Terracotta's data management solution and Eucalyptus' cloud solution.  The two companies will also..

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 05:00

Daily Dose - Google Seeks Chrome Patents

Google Seeks Chrome Patents   

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 03:40

LG, Samsung go social with latest handsets

South Korea's two biggest cell phone makers previewed on Tuesday handsets they plan to unveil at next week's Mobile World Congress exhibition in Barcelona.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 02:37

ShmooCon: Web app storage open to attack

New forms of off-line client-side storage, such as those specified by the emerging HTML 5 set of standards, could open entirely new kinds of attacks to Web application users, said Michael Sutton, vice president of security research for clou..

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 02:08

Oracle buys AmberPoint for SOA management

Oracle on Monday fattened up its already burgeoning middleware stack, announcing Monday that it has purchased SOA (service oriented architecture) management vendor AmberPoint. Terms were not disclosed.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 02:06

Google reduces its Nexus One termination fee

Google has quietly chopped US$200 off its early termination fee on the Nexus One, meaning it will now cost users less to cancel service on the smartphone.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 02:03

SAP hits reset button with CEO change

The German company hopes to focus more on innovation and making customers happy again.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 01:51

Apple lets partners hit up enterprise

Apple has moved to boost its small business and enterprise operations with the launch of an Australian version of the Apple Consultants Network.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 01:30

Juniper execs share network vision

Juniper Networks has always been about high performance and, since it straddles the carrier and enterprise markets, has an interesting perspective on where these worlds intersect. Network World Editor in Chief John Dix caught up with Kim Pe..

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 01:25

Windows 7 stability update makes PCs unstable, users report

Some Windows 7 users say their PCs started to freeze or randomly display the infamous "Blue screen of death" after applying a January update Microsoft billed as a stability and reliability fix.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 01:24

Healthcare IT Dilemma: iPad Lust Meets Software Reality

In addition to being a top priority for legislators and the press, healthcare has become a major target for IT vendors. Driven by economic pressures that force hospitals to merge and consolidate, regulations that force better documentation ..

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 01:20

IT hiring jumps in January

The TechServe aliance industry group said that the addition of 12,900 IT jobs in the U.S. is "better than incremental" and a sign that corporate demand for such workers is finally growing again.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 01:04

Smartphone keys get quantum trick

A quantum physics trick is set to give smartphones and hand-held devices pressure-sensitive switches and touchscreens.

Tuesday, 09-February-2010 | 00:21

Google prepares Facebook assault

Google is set to make a fresh attempt to gain a stronger foothold in the booming social networking business as it seeks to counter the growing threat that Facebook poses to some of its core services

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 23:28

Media Cache: Free vs. Paid, Murdoch vs. Rusbridger

The head of News Corporation and the editor of The Guardian are facing off over whether newspapers should charge for content on the Web.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 23:02

Available Soon at a Barnes & Noble Near You: The Nook

Want to do more than look at a Nook? Starting Wednesday, Barnes & Noble will finally have its e-book reader available for sale in its bookstores.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 22:49

Google Gmail Getting Social Features

In an escalation of its rivalry with Facebook, Google plans to turn Gmail into a social data hub.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 22:49

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Monday, 08-February-2010 | 22:44

Report: iPad Will Propel Tablets Into Mainstream Use

There will be 50 million tablet computers on the market by 2014, according to a new In-Stat report -- and if Apple plays its cards right, a significant portion of them could be iPads. In-Stat took several factors into account as it made its..

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 21:47

Novatel Completes 4G LTE Call

The firm is working with operators planning to launch Long Term Evolution commercial data devices later this year.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 21:29

Media Talk: Kindle Books in Snack Sizes

FT Press is selling stripped-down, 1,000- to 2,000-word versions of books, for $1.99, and a new series of essays of about 5,000 words, for $2.99.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 21:25

IBM Rolls Out Power7 As Rivals Converge

Big Blue's introduction of new enterprise servers shows it still wants to be king of the integrated systems game.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 21:21

Oracle To Buy AmberPoint

AmberPoint's service-oriented architecture management software will be folded into Fusion middleware, said Oracle.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 21:16

Super Bowl XLIV Apps to Load Before Kickoff

This Super Bowl weekend, whether you are rooting for the New Orleans Saints or that other team, there is a dog pile of apps to can enhance the game.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 21:05

Open Government Dashboard, Agency Sites Launched

While most federal agencies are meeting Open Government Directive milestones, the information on the sites diverges widely, and the public isn't participating much just yet.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 21:00

Blog - A Genetic Determinant of Biological Aging in Humans?

Researchers have found a genetic variant linked to the length of telomeres. Some people may be genetically programmed to age at a faster rate, according to new research. Scientists have identified a genetic variant linked to the length of ..

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 20:50

Tools Improve E-Medical Records Performance

Providence Health & Services is rolling out Compuware performance management tools to speed doctors' access to clinical data and IT's ability to maintain and repair systems.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 20:10

China Plays Up Hacker Crackdown

Two Monday technology stories, both involving China: Call them the yin and yang of that country's attempts to repair its image following Google's recent hacking allegations and the search giant's subsequent threats to end its business deali..

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 20:09

SAP: Reorg Will Restore Trust, Speed Innovation

In the wake of the sudden resignation of CEO Leo Apotheker, company co-founder Hasso Plattner vows that a new management style will drive technical innovation.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 20:05

Link by Link: Super Bowl Merchandise and the Bets Behind It

A Web site selling licensed Super Bowl merchandise mines the Web -- and maybe a sports bar -- and finds greater interest in the Saints.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 20:04

White House Names Open Government Leadership

A new Open Government Working Group and 'senior accountable officials' will help drive the Obama administration's push for government transparency.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 19:52

Job Postings Hint at Amazon's Plans for the Kindle

While Amazon goes on a hiring spree for its Kindle division, hiring color LCD managers and Wi-Fi specialists, where does the company take the Kindle from here?

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 19:50

For iPhone Users, TV Over 3G

AT&T has cleared Slingbox to transmit your home TV signal over the 3G network, providing TV without a Wi-Fi connection. Now it needs Apple's approval.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 19:36

China Closes Hacker Training Site

The arrests, which took place before Google revealed that it had been targeted by a cyber attack from China, reflect growing concern about internal cybercrime.

Monday, 08-February-2010 | 19:18

Plattner takes control of SAP after shake-up

After the management reshuffle, the business software maker has a new structure and a new focus