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Oracle Plans To Patch Peck Of Flaws

Database software maker Oracle promised on Tuesday to quickly make patches available for the more than 30 flaws found by a British security researcher. Add comment

Major Web Sites Hit With Suit Over Gambling Ads

Some gambling ads on Google, Yahoo and other major Web sites are illegal in California, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Add comment

Thermalright XP-120 Heatsink

Thermalright has come back with a vengeance. Their latest heatsink, the XP-120, is truly unique. Add comment

Review Roundup

[url=http://www.a1-electronics.net/AMD_Section/Mobos/939/Giga_K8NSNXP-939.shtml]Gigabyte K8NSNXP-939 @ A1[/url] [url=http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/drives/burners/plextor_px-712sa/index.htm]Plextor PX-712SA Serial ATA 12x DVD Burner @ ClubOverclocker[/url] [url=http://www.cooltechzone.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=417&Itemid=0&limit=1&limitstart=0]Basics to System Cooling Explained @ CoolTechZone[/url] [url=http://www.techfreaks.org/reviews/oczp3200.shtml]512MB OCZ Premiere PC3200 Memory @ TechFreaks[/url] [url=http://www.swemod.com/index.asp?do=review&page=0&id=33]Black Icemat 2nd Edition @ SweMOD[/url] [url=http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1614]Gigabyte GV-NX57128D PCI-E Videocard @ PC Stats[/url] [url=http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=731]Thermaltake SilverRiver @ Phoronix[/url] [url=http://www.monster-hardware.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=73]Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player @ MHW[/url] Add comment

Review Roundup

[url=http://www.swemod.com/index.asp?do=review&page=0&id=32]Bluetake BT200 Printer Adapter @ SweMOD[/url] [url=http://www.bigbruin.com/reviews/inwincardreader/]In-Win 10-in-1 USB Digital Memory Card Reader @ BigBruint[/url] [url=http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/cpu_mobo/amd/s754/3000/]AMD Athlon 64 3000+, Budget Gamer's Perspective @ Viper Lair[/url] [url=http://xyzcomputing.com/reviews/razerexact.htm]Razer eXactMat Mousing Surface at XYZ Computing[/url] [url=http://www.futurelooks.com/display.php?i=258&p=1]Mephisto CH05 Touch Screen Travel Chess Computer by SAITEK @ FutureLooks[/url] [url=http://www.extensiontech.net/reviews/tv/vantec/8in1/]Vantec 8-in-1 Card Reader / USB Hub Review @ ExtensionTech[/url] Add comment

Review Roundup

[url=http://www.modthebox.com/review340_1.shtml]AeroCool Jetmaster Jr Gaming Case Review @ MODTHEBOX[/url] [url=http://www.cooltechzone.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=401&Itemid=0&limit=1&limitstart=0]Thermaltake XTunner Fan Controller Review @ CoolTechZone[/url] [url=http://www.twistedmods.com/article.php?artid=274]Logisys Crystal Power 500 watt Power Supply Review @ TwistedMods[/url] [url=http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=1051&s=1]New Doom 3 Benchmarks at VR-Zone Hardware[/url] [url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=619]AOpen MVP Player @ TrustedReviews[/url] [url=http://www.bytesector.com/data/bs-article.asp?ID=316]nVidia GeForce 6800 GT (PCI Express) @ Bytesector[/url] [url=http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=725]Razer eXactMat @ Phoronix[/url] [url=http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=170]Mushkin PC3200 Special Edition Memory Review @ Madshrimps[/url] [url=http://www.gurureview.co.uk/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=278]Madman's Guide to Linux: Volume One - Introduction @ GuruReview[/url] [url=http://reviews.pimprig.com/motherboards/shuttle_an51r_nforce3_250.php]PimpRig Review // Shuttle AN51R nForce3 250[/url] Add comment

Start-up To Make iTunes Sing On Linux

CodeWeavers, which specializes in software that lets Windows programs run on Linux, said on Monday that it has a new version of its software that adds support for Apple Computer's iTunes. Add comment

Group: Linux Potentially Infringes 283 Patents

Linux potentially infringes 283 patents, including 27 held by Microsoft but none that have been validated by court judgments, according to a group that sells insurance to protect those using or selling Linux against intellectual-property litigation. Add comment

Canada Music Biz Bites Dentists

SOCAN begins enforcement of fees in offices that broadcast copywritten music over loudspeakers such as in dentists' lobbies. Add comment

Bluetooth Phones Could Leak Data

Many of the most popular models of Bluetooth-enabled cell phones can be hacked easily, enabling a malicious hacker to steal phone books, images, calendar information, or virtually anything else stored on the phone, say a pair of security experts. Add comment

New Ghost Draws From Drive Image

Symantec has updated its Norton Ghost image backup program, and the new version reflects technology in Drive Image from PowerQuest, the former rival Symantec acquired last year. Add comment

Three-in-One Virus Zapper Released

Microsoft has released a three-in-one virus removal tool to help users clean up from the recent Mydoom, Zindos and Doomjuice worm attacks. Add comment

Intel To Debut Dual Core ‘Smithfield’ Chip

It looks like that magic "Tejas" core that disappeared off the face of the earth has resurfaced as a dual core "Smithfield." Add comment

Intel Unveils EUV Micro-Exposure Tool

Intel Corp. said Monday (Aug. 2) it has installed an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) micro-exposure tool from Exitech Ltd. at its development fab in Oregon. Add comment

Mozilla Puts Bounty On Bugs

A string of high-profile flaws in browser software prompted the Mozilla Foundation to announce on Monday that it would offer $500 for every serious bug found by security researchers. Add comment

PC Chips Takes Over Soyo

Looks like another mobo manufacturer has been swallowed by a bigger company. A number of investors representing China-based “Lung Teng” (transliterated from Chinese) Electronics, a member of the PC Chips Group, recently bought a majority stake of Soyo’s NT$390 million capital expansion plan through a private placement, sources said. Add comment

CeBit America 2005 Canceled

Trade show CeBit America 2005 has been canceled, despite growing enthusiasm and a shrinking field of competing shows. Add comment

Review Roundup

[url=http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=720]3R System Poseidon WCL-02 & WCL-03 @ Phronix[/url] [url=http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=176]14-Way PSU roundup - over 5000W put to the test @ Madshrimps[/url] [url=http://www.dark-tweaker.com/mad-moxx-x800protox800xtplatinum.htm]mad-moxx enhanced: X800 Pro ViVo @ XT Ultimate at DarkTweaker[/url] [url=http://hi-techreviews.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=871]Poseidon WCL-02 120Cu Liquid Cooler @ Hi-techreview[/url] [url=http://www.bytesector.com/data/bs-article.asp?ID=315]Mario vs. Donkey Kong GBA @ Bytesector[/url] [url=http://www.mikhailtech.com/modules.php?name=Articles&rop=showcontent&id=70]Lian Li CR-03 6-in-1 Card Reader @ MikHailTech[/url] [url=http://arstechnica.com/reviews/004/software/virtual-machines/vm-1.html]Virtual machine shootout: VMware vs. Virtual PC @ Ars[/url] [url=http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/138-p1.php]Free Registry Cleaners + MySQL stuff @ IAMNAG[/url] [url=http://www.gruntville.com/reviews/memory/simpletech_pc3500]SimpleTech PC3500 Review @ GruntvillE[/url] Add comment

DNS Opens Networks To Data Attacks

The same technology that allows Web surfers to locate and connect to computers on the Internet can be used to create covert communications channels, bypass security measures and store distributed content, a security researcher said Saturday. Add comment

Computer Glitch Grounds Two Airlines

A computer glitch was blamed for the nationwide grounding of American Airlines and US Airways on Sunday morning, causing delays that were expected to last all day. Add comment

Credit Firms Resist Anti-ID Theft Measure

Little by little, a weapon against identity theft is gaining currency - but few people know about it. It's called the security freeze, and it lets individuals block access to their credit reports until they personally unlock the files by contacting the credit bureaus and providing a PIN code. Add comment