Web Development August 27, 2008

Google tests: What a difference a few pixels make

In the old days, designers often had little more than gut checks and rules of thumb to determine the efficacy of creations such as advertisements or newspaper layouts. Later came expensive eye-tracking tests that showed how people scanned pages or computer screens. Now, though, Google, has the benefit of millions of users using its Web site to get things right.

Home & Education August 27, 2008

Hillary Clinton talks up 'green-collar' jobs in convention speech

DENVER--During the primary campaign, Hillary Clinton lashed out at her rival, saying she was the only candidate with the right plan "to create 5 million new, green collar jobs." She dismissed Barack Obama thusly: "My opponent doesn't have much experience creating jobs at all."

Business August 27, 2008

Study: Fox Interactive tops digital display ad market

Fox Interactive Media grabbed the most market share among digital display ad publishers in the month of June, according to a report released Tuesday by ComScore Ad Metrix.

Business August 27, 2008

Psystar plans to use antitrust defense against Apple

Attorneys for the makers of Mac OS X-compatible computers told reporters Tuesday they plan to argue that Apple's EULA violates provisions of the Sherman and Clayton antitrust laws.

Internet & Networks August 27, 2008

Firefox extension protects against man-in-the-middle attacks

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have released an extension for Firefox 3 that can protect wireless network users from so-called "man-in-the-middle" attacks.

Games August 27, 2008

EA, Take-Two take talks behind closed doors

The two companies have signed a confidentiality agreement which should keep the details of the talks secret.

Internet & Networks August 27, 2008

'Lonelygirl15' creators unveil new Web show, 'The Resistance'

The guys who created Lonelygirl15--the scripted Web series that fooled many viewers into thinking it was the real video diary of a cute 16-year-old girl--are back with a new project.

Internet & Networks August 27, 2008

IE8 will feature privacy envelope, Microsoft confirms

The concept of privatizing the browsing experience has been the impetus for an entire segment of the anti-malware industry. Now, Microsoft has confirmed it will be claiming that segment for itself in the next version of Internet Explorer.

System & Utilities August 26, 2008

Nokia launches N-series phones for US and Europe

The new N85 and N79 smartphones for European high-speed mobile networks will be followed by a North American edition of the N96. Each will offer a 5 Mp camera with Zeiss optics, integrated turn-by-turn GPS navigation, and N-Gage gaming.

Graphics & Design August 26, 2008

Adobe to unleash new Elements products, emphasizes Web

Adobe has launched Photoshop Elements 7 and Premiere Elements 7, the company's hobbyist-level photo and video editing suites which are now more closely tied into the company's growing online toolkit.