Sniff-activated system drives wheelchairs
A system out of Israel lets the severely disabled navigate wheelchairs, surf the Net, or communicate with others via a pattern of inhalations and exhalations.
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Archive for July 27th, 2010
Websense 2Q net income slips 6 percent (AP)
AP – Websense Inc. on Tuesday said its second-quarter net income dipped 6 percent and the Internet filtering and security software maker issued revenue guidance lower than Wall Street was expecting, citing concerns about foreign exchange rates and the overall economy.
Store music in Google Docs, play it on your iPhone
A new app called Cloud Music uses Google Docs to offer a quick-and-dirty music locker service, but it can’t compare with full-fledged music lockers like MP3Tunes.
National Instruments’ 2Q profit surges on revenue (AP)
AP – Scientific and engineering software maker National Instruments Corp. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit soared as revenue increased 39 percent from a year ago.
Tabs get tweaked in Firefox 4 beta 2
Firefox 4 beta 2 continues Mozilla’s push to release new features and under-the-hood improvements to beta testers faster.
Juniper Networks to acquire SMobile Systems
Acquisition price for mobile security provider SMobile is about $70 million in cash, companies say.
Free Tools Can Fix Windows Shortcut Vulnerability (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – Security firms G Data Software and Sophos have released free tools that eliminate a vulnerability in an operating-system component called the Windows Shell for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. According to Microsoft, the vulnerability exists because Windows incorrectly parses shortcuts in such a way that malicious code may be executed whenever the icon of a specially crafted shortcut is displayed.
Disney to acquire social-gaming company Playdom
The Mouse House, which already owns Club Penguin, announces plans to acquire this kingdom of play for $563.2 million, plus up to $200 million in performance-based earnouts.
GameStop buys Flash game site Kongregate
CEO of San Francisco-based Kongregate says the site will live on, and maybe even get better with some cash from the new owners.
Daughter’s Web site is clear: Do not vote for dad
Daughter and son-in-law of a candidate for a judicial post in Oklahoma have set up a Web site begging people not to vote for him.