System & Utilities August 28, 2008

New Windows Genuine authenticator can blank desktop backgrounds

If in the last week or so you've noticed that your desktop background in Windows XP Professional goes completely black exactly every 60 minutes, don't worry, it's not a virus.

Business August 28, 2008

Nanosolar raises $300 million for thin-film solar

Nanosolar, a maker of thin-film solar panels, said that it has raised $300 million to accelerate production of solar-power facilities in Berlin and San Jose, Calif.

Home & Education August 28, 2008

Google uses Democratic convention to pitch products to governments

DENVER--Google is taking advantage of the presence of innumerable state and federal bureaucrats attending the Democratic convention to engage in some old-fashioned product pitchmanship.

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.