Technology News
Generated 17th Nov 2006, 05:00 GMT
Sun Sips More Java (The Motley Fool)
The Motley Fool - This week, Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: SUNW - News) said it will make its highly popular programming language, Java, available open-source. That … 
Consultants seek cover from new rule
Pay experts want their clients to limit financial damages from any lawsuits over lucrative executive packages …
Mozilla study finds Firefox 2.0 better placed in detecting phishing attacks
A study commissioned by Mozilla Foundation claims that the anti-phishing filter in Mozilla's Firebox 2.0 browser has outclassed similar tools available in Microsoft's Internet Explorer …
Sprint's Boost Mobile to launch phone locator service
A startup telecommunications company in Silicon Valley is facilitating the launch of a cellphone locator service that allows its users to get to know when …
Instanex Skindia DR Index moves up smartly
Mumbai, Nov 16: The Instanex Skindia DR Index moved up sharply, after a day's respite, by 19.63 points or 0.86 per cent to 2,299.05 on …
MIT researchers say wireless electricity is possible
Wireless electricity? Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say it is possible. They have developed a system in theory, which can power gadgets …
New Methods Let Scientists Analyze Neanderthal DNA
Unleashing a new kind of DNA analyzer on a 38,000-year-old fragment of fossilized Neanderthal bone, scientists have reconstructed a portion of that creature's genetic code …
Address nanotechnology concerns, experts urge
Urgent research into the potential dangers of nanotechnology needs to be carried out in order to convince the public of its future value in fields …
Game Definitely Not Over
On the eve of the launch of PS3 and Wii, stakes in the console tussle have never been higher Plus: Next-Gen Gaming Cheat Sheet And …
Tariff values for edible oils remain unchanged
New Delhi, Oct 31: The government today retained the same tariff values for edible oils as the previous fortnight despite rising global prices in a …
Time Warner Names NBC's Falco to Lead AOL
Time Warner named NBC executive Randy Falco as AOL's chief, as it seeks to remake the online unit into an ad-driven business. (Company statement) …
Google to Add Staff in Ireland
Google said it will expand operations at its European headquarters in Dublin with the creation of 500 additional jobs …
As Zune Goes on Sale, Microsoft Says iPod Can Be Tamed
Microsoft Corp. can break the dominance of Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod in the digital music market with the Zune player that went on sale yesterday …
IBM Teams With DOE To Build Supercomputer 30X Faster Than BlueGene (TechWeb)
TechWeb - The five-year, $58 million project is expected to yield a supercomputer 30 times faster than any machine running today …
Sterlite Industries to raise Rs 12500 cr for energy biz foray
Mumbai, Nov 16: Sterlite Industries India Ltd, a Vedanta group company today said it will raise up to Rs 12,500 crore through various securities to …
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