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Tech From Computer WorldStories Checked for Students of English by Jamaby *** 3Facebook, MySpace users will trade privacy for features Researchers at Pace University found that users of social networking sites are willing to share personal information even though they know the security is suspect. (Computer World) **** 4<I>The New York Times</I> to stop charging for online content It says subscription fees can't outweigh potential ad revenue from increased traffic to a free site. (Computer World) Frequent cell phone use may slow brain function If you haven't already been scared away from using your cell phone, now researchers are checking whether frequent usage can slow brain function. (Computer World) Jobs says Apple will fight iPhone unlocking hacks Apple will do what it can to fend off hackers trying to unlock the company's popular iPhone, said Steve Jobs, but he acknowledged that doing so won't be easy. (Computer World) Yahoo's new IT approach: less heroism, fewer burnouts Like many large companies, Yahoo is incorporating new service management practices into its IT operations in order to better serve end users -- and stop IT staffers from burning out. (Computer World) Digg.com adds first in series of social networking features Digg.com today added the first in a series of social networking features as it tries to support a growing spectrum of users. (Computer World) ***** 5Data quality -- the forgotten privacy principle What exactly does the law mean by "data quality," and what does it have to do with privacy? (Computer World) House committee chair wants info on cancelled DHS data-mining programs The chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security wants answers from the Department of Homeland Security about data-mining programs that were shut down for privacy reasons after millions of dollars were spent on them. (Computer World) Apple may be next in EU antitrust sights With the EU antitrust case against Microsoft now over, the European Commission could turn its attention next to another prominent technology company: Apple. (Computer World) Opinion: When good disks go bad This organization fell victim to what can be described as the Achilles' heel of storage infrastructure - the intersection of technology bugs and human error. This is a highly unpredictable type of risk, and unfortunately the opportunities for prevention and avoidance are few. (Computer World) Group says e-voting paper trail wouldn't improve security So-called "paper audit trails" are unlikely to solve accuracy problems associated with electronic voting and would in fact introduce another potential problem to the mix, according to a report issued Tuesday. But even some critics of current e-voting tech are discounting the ITIF's take on the matter. (Computer World) Vote tampering may have been an effort to undermine ITIL group The president of the U.S. chapter of the IT Service Management Forum said that fraudulent votes cast in an online election last fall may have been aimed at undermining the organization. (Computer World) Prince fights YouTube, eBay over copyrighted content Music industry icon Prince is picking a fight with YouTube over unauthorized use of content on the video-sharing Web site. (Computer World) Security gurus look for better ways to classify malware Two senior security veterans from Trend Micro are trying to get the industry to change how it classifies malicious software so users will better understand technology threats. (Computer World) Apple, T-Mobile strike iPhone deal in Germany The 8GB iPhone will be sold in Deutsche Telekom retail stores, the T-Mobile online shop, and Apple's own e-store starting Nov. 9, for $556. (Computer World) Microsoft rolls out performance management BI software Microsoft has started shipping the a BI tool set that lets users access its financial budgeting and forecasting capabilities through Excel and other Office applications. (Computer World) RFID World attendees were interested in flexing the uses of radio frequency identification beyond tagging pallets in the stock room, including using RFID with cell phones to read blood sugar levels or to pay for fuel. (Computer World) SAP discloses price, delivery plans for A1S hosted apps SAP disclosed details of its new hosted ERP product, including its name -- Business ByDesign -- and pricing plans. (Computer World) Keeping encrypted data encrypted Columnist Jerome Wendt offers some tips on taking some precautions when encrypting data. (Computer World) Report: VA's IT security still needs work A year after a contrite Department of Veterans Affairs pledged to develop a "gold standard" for cybersecurity in the wake of a notorious data breach, a GAO auditor says the agency has completed just two of 22 recommendations toward that goal. (Computer World) Q&A: Nokia expands enterprise, security offerings Mary McDowell, executive vice president and general manager of Nokia's Enterprise Solutions, explains the cell phone maker's direction in several enterprise areas. (Computer World) |
