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Ford Adds Security and Other Features to Sync
As Ford Motor makes its Sync technology more powerful, the auto maker is adding security features to protect owners from snoopers.
U.S. Hopes Exports Will Help Open Closed Societies
The Treasury Department will issue a general license for the export of free personal Internet services and software geared toward Iran, Cuba and Sudan.
Digital Domain: Getting Older Without Getting Old
In its wide, wide world, Facebook has the advantage of “network effects” — making its value grow in tandem with the number of people who use it.
Flawed Security Exposes Vital Software to Hackers
McAfee, a leading Internet security company, found that weak security controls in the systems used for software creation make it easy for hackers to steal valuable data from technology companies.
Flawed Security Exposes Vital Software to Hackers
McAfee, a leading Internet security company, found that weak security controls in the systems used for software creation make it easy for hackers to steal valuable data from technology companies.
RealNetworks Drops Fight to Sell DVD Copying Software
In a settlement with the movie industry, RealNetworks agreed to abide by an earlier court order blocking the sale of its RealDVD copying software.
Microsoft Gaming Tech Has Broader Uses
Microsoft is working on software for 3-D displays of data and on-screen painting with intricate detail. And it hasn’t forgotten smart watches.
Microsoft R.&D. Celebrates the Human Body
The software maker shows off the state-of-the-art when it comes to gesture technology for games.
Google Buys Picnik, a Photo Editing Service
Google is buying the online photo editing service Picnik, which competes with Adobe and other companies.
Google Buys Picnik, a Photo Editing Service
Google is buying the online photo editing service Picnik, which competes with Adobe and other companies.
After Fumble, Microsoft Redoes Phone Software
Microsoft’s new mobile phone software, coming at the end of this year, offers “tiles” instead of icons, and has “hubs” for similarly themed functions.
Unboxed: Redrawing the Route to Online Privacy
When it comes to online data, those lengthy written notices about protecting your privacy are no longer enough, experts say.


