For file searching and indexing fans, X1 is about to release version 3.0 (probably on Monday). And it’s not going to be in a free version anymore. This from Mark Goodstein: “Version 2.0 will remain free (the non-Pro version of the product) but there will no longer be a free component of version 3.0. We… Read More »
Some of the U.S.’ main technology security experts — including author Bruce Schneier — today issued a report warning that computers and critical technological infrastructure worldwide are increasingly vulnerable to attack because of the security practices and dominance of Microsoft software in desktop computing. As a result of Microsoft’s concerted effort to fortify and expand… Read More »
Apparently one of the reasons your Bluetooth gadgets won’t work well with each other is that they might be fake. Bizarre? Yes! True. Possibly. According to NewsWireless, over 50% of Bluetooth equipment on sale in the UK is counterfeit, according to a survey. And that figure is set to rise. The group that sets Bluetooth… Read More »
And more on the growing pains of technology and journalism from Poynter: “[name removed at request of journalist] a Chinese journalist who worked for the Bloomberg news service, was fired because of statements made on his personal Weblog. [name removed] is not the first journalist to experience troubles because of his personal Web site. A… Read More »
More from Poynter Online on the rise of photo phones: In the first six months of this year more camera phones were shipped than digital cameras. And folk are using them: Poynter says “photo phones have begun to change the traditional journalism style and now more people are able to get involved in the news-telling… Read More »