Gareth Halfacree

New Firefox vulnerability confirmed

A flaw in the way Firefox 3.5 handles Unicode text can lead to remote code execution - the second such bug to hit the browser in less than a week.

July 20, 2009 | 09:25

Chip flaw delays Marvell SATA 6Gb/s launch

A flaw in the PATA backwards compatibility of Marvell Semiconductors' first SATA 6Gb/s chip has lead to delays.

July 17, 2009 | 14:21

Intel predicts rise of the ultra-thins

Intel CEO Paul Otellini believes that the days of the netbook may be numbered, with enough consumers wise to the limited performance to give the ultra-thin laptops a chance.

July 17, 2009 | 10:05

Firefox 3.5 suffers critical JS flaw

A flaw in the just-in-time compiler introduced in Firefox 3.5's new JavaScript engine can lead to code execution, with Mozilla calling the un-patched hole "critical."

July 16, 2009 | 13:11

O2 ships malware on Toshiba handsets

O2's German arm has unwittingly shipped unnamed malware on its Windows Mobile 6.1 Toshiba TG01 smartphones - but has promised to replace all affected units.

July 16, 2009 | 09:58

PC sales to take a dive in 2009

Market watcher iSuppli has it that overall PC shipments in 2009 will dip four percent year-on-year - the largest single year drop since 2001, with desktops the biggest losers.

July 15, 2009 | 15:00

Microsoft not worried about Chrome

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stated that his company is "confused" by Google's approach to the OS market, accusing the company of offering "two client operating systems."

July 15, 2009 | 14:11

Acer to launch dual-boot Android netbook

Despite initial scepticism as to its suitability, Acer is planning an August launch for a netbook which dual-boots Google's Android platform with Windows XP.

July 14, 2009 | 14:57

Microsoft to launch net radio station

Microsoft is looking to launch a Spotify-inspired streaming music service "in the coming months," although the company is cagy with regards to the pricing structure.

July 14, 2009 | 10:02

Rockchip to launch CPU for Android

Chinese chip maker Rockchip is looking to beat ARM at its own game, with the launch of an ultra-low voltage processor aimed specifically at Android 'phones.

July 13, 2009 | 13:37

Mobile directory downed by demand

The recently launched mobile 'phone directory service from 118800 has been taken offline after receiving overwhelming numbers of delisting requests.

July 13, 2009 | 12:34

CA anti-virus breaks Windows

A bug in the latest virus definitions for Computer Associates' range of anti-virus products left customers with important system files missing.

July 10, 2009 | 15:12

MS previews Office 2010 - The Movie

Microsoft has launched a sneak preview trailer for its upcoming blockbuster film Office 2010 - The Movie, directed by Dennis Liu.

July 10, 2009 | 15:11

Nokia patents controller fabric

In an attempt to steal a march on the next generation of smartphone interfaces, mobile giant Nokia has filed a patent for a smart fabric which can read motion.

July 9, 2009 | 13:59

Chrome OS raises directorship questions

The annoucement of a PC-based operating system by Google yesterday may lead to Eric Schmidt's departure from Apple's board of directors under competition law.

July 9, 2009 | 10:00

Researchers create camera fabric

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have unveiled a fabric which has the properties of a rudimentary camera.

July 8, 2009 | 14:06

Google Apps leaves beta

In a surprise move after so long in beta, Google's collaborative cloud-based workspace Apps has finally gone gold.

July 8, 2009 | 10:07

Andreessen launches venture capital firm

Marc Andreessen - co-founder of Netscape Communications - has founded a new venture capital firm with business partner Ben Horowitz, and is sitting on $300M.

July 7, 2009 | 14:38

MS reveals second DirectShow vuln

Microsoft has released details of an as-yet unpatched flaw in DirectShow - the second in a month - which leaves both desktop and server systems vulnerable to attack.

July 7, 2009 | 10:09

Psystar leaves Chapter 11

In a move many thought impossible, hackintosh retailer Psystar has left Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in fine fetter, launching a new product to the ire of Apple.

July 6, 2009 | 14:10

Seagate SSDs delayed

Seagate's entry into the solid state device market has been delayed due to an issue with work carried out by partner LSI, according to an investment banker.

July 6, 2009 | 10:00

Microsoft plans Windows 7 Family Pack?

Eagle-eyed Microsoft watchers have spotted wording in the EULA of a leaked Windows 7 build which makes reference to an unannounced Family Pack SKU.

July 3, 2009 | 13:33

Hulu set for UK launch

The popular US video streaming service Hulu is treating the UK as its "number one priority," and we could see the service launching as early as September.

July 3, 2009 | 09:57