Gmail exploit could aid in the hacking of domains
A recent post on GeekCondition claims that a Gmail vulnerability, that
was supposedly repaired actually was not, and your account could
potentially be vulnerable to hijacking and malicious attacks.
Apple releases Safari 3.2.1
Apple released what appears to be stability update for Safari 3.2 and
an anti-phishing feature that was posted two weeks ago. Although first
reports indicate that Safari 3.2.1 crashes less often than 3.2,
especially when the anti-phishing feature is active, overall
reliability is still below the competition. The fact that Apple
provides no details about the update doesn’t help either.
Source:Apple releases Safari 3.2.1
Apple preparing multi-touch iMacs?
Apple has been quite clear about the multi-touch in desktop and
notebook computers this feature will not be available in the near
term. However, contrary to the public statement, we received word that
Apple may be working on a multi-touch project due for a Macworld
introduction in January 2009. Supporting this information is a report
that iMac display maker LG is currently taking steps to mass-produce
multi-touch displays.
Spammer ordered to pay Facebook $873,277,200
Facebook has won a big judgment against a major spammer, who flooded
members of the social networking site with unwanted and, sometimes,
inappropriate marketing messages. Atlantis Blue Capital, run by Adam
Guerbuez, will have to pay more than $873 million in statutory and
aggravated statutory damages.
Lenovo kills notebooks with a text message
You lost your notebook? You are worried about the data that might be
exposed. No problem: Kill the notebook with a text message. Well, sort of.
CherryPal: Vaporware? Or just delayed?
We are starting to be quite skeptical as to whether or not the
CherryPal $250 PC is too good to be true. There have been so many
delays and open questions that we suspect this might be a candidate for
Vaporware 2008 awards. But then it might just be delayed. According to
the manufacturer, CherryPals have been delivered to some customers. But
there is no information who and where those buyers are.