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Is Microsoft launching a social network?
Microsoft may have accidentally leaked an image of its own social networking platform, a site called 'Tulalip.' Read More


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Preston Gralla: Microsoft's Tulalip social media service is no Facebook or Google+ killer
Microsoft accidentally briefly opened the curtain on a new social media service it's working on called Tulalip, before turning off access. It's not quite clear at this point what Tulalip will be, but one thing is clear: It's no Facebook or Google+ killer. Read More

Apple releases iOS updates to fix PDF vulnerabilities
After last week's report from the German government regarding PDF-related security vulnerabilities in MobileSafari, Apple on Friday released updates for all iOS devices to fix the problem. The updates are recommended for all users of Apple's mobile devices. Read More

Update: Researcher finds serious vulnerability in Skype
A security consultant has notified Skype of a cross-site scripting flaw that could be used to change the password on someone's account, according to details posted online. Read More

Oracle wants to grill Google's CEO in Android suit
Oracle wants to put Google CEO Larry Page on the hot seat in the companies' intellectual property lawsuit over the Android mobile operating system, according to a court filing made late Thursday by the companies. Read More

From CIO: The Captive Model for Offshoring Is Thriving, Says Research Firm
The offshore captive center hasn't died, it has just evolved, says the Everest Group. And it's here to stay. Read More


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Google building Postini features into Apps
Google has started to move e-mail security features from its Postini service directly into its Google Apps collaboration and communication suite. Read More

US, Romanian authorities target Internet fraud scheme
U.S. and Romanian authorities have arrested more than 100 people allegedly involved in an Internet auction fraud scheme. Read More

Still Awesome After All These Years: 8 Excellent Free Downloads
Wine gets better with age. Men get more distinguished looking (or so my wife tells me). Even some cars seem to improve as time passes (I'm looking at you, 1965 Mustang). But there's nothing glamorous about old software apps, which just get less and less useful the older they get--right? Read More

Opinion: My iOS love affair
My love affair with iOS devices (in other words, the iPad 1 and 2, the iPhone, and the iPod Touch) continues apace. I keep finding new iOS-related products that are really useful and many that are both useful and cool. Read More

Sharon Machlis: A keyboard for my iPad
The iPad's on-screen keyboard (or speech-recognition software) is enough for Web surfing and short email messages. But for serious writing, it was time to find a wireless keyboard to pair with my tablet. Read More

Jonny Evans: 25 Lion-taming hints for Apple's OS X 10.7
We're still waiting. Reading and re-reading the official Apple new Lion feature list. We expected it yesterday, it didn't arrive. To pass the time I thought I'd coral some little Lion hints and details I've collected in the last few months. Read More



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