Article Archives for March 2009:
 Conficker Worm tops Google search trends. (3/30/09)
As a follow up to an article I reported on March 13th about the Conficker computer worm, I'll take a look at just how contaminated the World Wide Web has become. More…
 Spy network infiltrates over 100 countries. (3/30/09)
"An electronic spy network, based mainly in China, has infiltrated computers from government offices around the world, Canadian researchers say." ~BBC
Compromised computer systems have been identified in the embassies of India, South Korea, Indonesia, Romania, Cyprus, Thailand, Germany and Pakistan. More…
 There's always time for a brief word on security (3/30/09)
Any computer system without adequate protection would certainly benefit from a compilation of programs gathered by CNET.com located here.
With increases in security failures around the globe, everyone should consider some of these free software solutions to help keep your system alive and well.
Job Market fills with out-of-work Techies... (3/27/09)
I've found yet another continuing coverage article for company-by-company mass lay-offs within the technology industry, along with some hope in the weakening market. More…
 Take the antiquated step-counter to the next level... (3/27/09)
Something I have had my eye on for a while, the Fitbit, has finally received some much needed media coverage. This modern day advancement on the pedometer brings technology in to greatly increase its viability and usefulness. More…
Quantum computers come closer to reality... (3/23/09)
A break through has been made at Edinburgh and Manchester University where scientists have created a molecular model for building quantum computers. "Quantum computers will use quantum binary digits, or qubits, which are far more sophisticated as they are capable of representing not only zero and one, but a range of values simultaneously." More…
The three decade old Black Hawk gets a facelift. (3/23/09)
The United States military has granted the Black Hawk helicopter a 21st century upgrade.
This helicopter has made a reputation of being a reliable backbone for cargo and soldier transport missions alike, and well deserves updates across its systems. Popular Sciences has highlighted the main upgrades in this brief article.
Even with an orbit full of satellites, we still need cables (big under water cables). (3/18/09)
Have you ever caught wind of those random internet blackouts across protions of Europe or the Mid-East? Well it more often than not has to do with the trans-continental under water internet cable being disturbed. Never heard of it? Popular Science thought a six page article was prudent, I'll sum it up in one. More…
'Halo Wars', rebirth or final blow to the franchise? (3/18/09)
What would a technology news site be without talking a little about video games?
Microsoft seems to be on the edge of sqeezing the last bit of profit out of the Halo series with 'Halo Wars'. The days of letting console games die of without 4 sequels has long passed. More…
Bridging digital and physical (3/16/09)
Microsoft has unveiled its next generation of it "Surface" interface at the South by SouthWest Festival interactive (SXSWi). More…
ex-CERN nuclear researcher sees changes in Web future (3/16/09)
The "creator" of the Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) foresees the future of the Web lies within mobile devices. More…
SXSWi awards the most successful on the Web (3/16/09)
It seems fitting that to coincide with the launch and development of TechWaterCooler.com, that I draw attention to the rewards handed out at the SXSWi for some of the more outstanding websites created in 2008. One that caught my eye was Aviary.com. More…
"Tech industry struggles under economic pressure..." (3/13/09)
Many laid-off Tech workers have turned to job fairs and technology summits in an effort to make new career contacts. With the economy in strain, it pays to have options. More…
"Space Station Narrowly Misses Collision With Space Debris" (3/13/09)
It seems that even in space accidents can happen. Last month orbiting two satellites collided resulting in debris that has threatened the International Space Station (ISS). More…
"that's heavy Doc..." (3/13/09)
The Goce satellite develeoped by the European Space Agency (Esa) is set to launch this Monday (3/16). The satellite hopes to map minute changes in Earth's gravitational field. More…
Conficker Worm digs deeper (3/13/09)
Conficker.C shuts down security services, blocks computers from connecting to security Web sites, and downloads a Trojan. More…
iPod touch...don't push the shiny red button (3/13/09)
An Ohio mother has filed a lawsuit againt Apple, Inc. after her 15 year old son was burned by his iPod touch. "Apparently one day in class the boy 'heard a loud pop and immediately felt a burning sensation in his leg'." More… |
