Headlines for June 23rd, 2009
Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by [modern media mom] in Lastest Headlines, Latest News, Links & Resources
- Is Microsoft’s "Morro" Malware in Disguise? – "Here's the short version: Windows Security Essentials is like Windows Defender, but kicked up a notch. The free application–and I can't stress that enough, it's free–will give you nearly real-time protection for your system against malware and viruses. Ta-da."
- Consumers think netbooks are notebooks – "The confusion is causing frustration among many consumers who bought a netbook instead of a notebook, only to find it lacked the functionality they expected, according to an NPD Group report published yesterday."
- Dunkin’ unveils Web site, iPhone app – "Just enter certain contact information, pick the menu items you want and supply the e-mail addresses of other people for whom you're fetching coffee or other treats. The Dunkin' technology will combine the requests into one order that will be placed automatically at the outlet of your choosing."
- Notorious Spammer Faces Federal Prison – "A Michigan man in charge of a large spam operation has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges. According to federal prosecutors, spammer Alan Ralsky was in charge of an international spam operation that tried to manipulate stock prices."
- HP Debuts "World’s First" Web-Connected Home Printer – "HP announced Tuesday what they are calling the world’s first Web-connected home printer: The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web. The new Web-enabled printing platform is expected to be available this fall and cost an estimated $399."
- China Not Relenting On Internet Filter Mandate – "China isn't backing down from its requirement that all PCs sold in that country starting July 1 include controversial Web-filtering software."
