Year in review: The tech video files
The CNET News crew had some lively encounters with tech in 2008, from a shocking workout to a superhero turn. And we've got the video to prove it.
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Taking the classical approach to security
RSA chief scientist Ari Juels explains why classical literature has a place in IT security, and what to make of security in radio frequency identification.
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Facebook silences Project Playlist widgets
The legal complaints that earlier saw the social music site's widgets pulled from MySpace have now cut off its presence on Facebook, too.
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Micron posts $706 million loss on memory woes
Memory chipmaker posted its eighth-straight loss as it was hit by a steep drop-off in chip prices caused by global oversupply.
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Santa must be real, he's on Google Earth
Anxious Christmas revelers can track Santa's journey this year via Google Maps, iGoogle, "Santa Cam," mobile phones, and Twitter.
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MIT students to help Boston secure subway fare system
Transit authority and students it sued will work together to fix weaknesses in Boston's subway fare collection system now that lawsuit over RFID card hacking research has been dropped.
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Northern Calif. households switched to digital TV early
The transition appeared pretty smooth for customers in the Chico and Redding market, the key being getting the word out about digital converters.
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New York Times sued over Boston.com's linking practice
At issue is the Times-owned Boston.com's use of local newspapers' headlines and first sentences with links to the original articles.
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The complete tech year in review: 2008
From the continuing ascent of Apple's iPhone to the drastic downturn in the economy, and from debate over Yahoo's future to the election of a new president, it was quite a year.
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Year in review: Scams up, but big Net attack averted
The bad news: cybercriminals stepped up efforts to separate consumers from their money. The good news: a major flaw in Internet protocol got fixed.
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Looking ahead at security trends for 2009
The recession might slow innovation and business in many sectors, but information security will continue to be a dominant priority for tech companies in 2009.
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How can we expect Blu-ray to succeed?
Can Blu-ray succeed like DVD did? Don Reisinger thinks it's very unlikely.
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Microsoft probing SQL Server vulnerability
The vulnerability opens system to remote code execution but only affects certain versions of the database software.
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Laptop shipments top desktops for first time; Netbooks a factor
Notebook shipments exceeded desktops on a quarterly basis for the first time ever with Netbooks from Acer being a deciding factor, says iSuppli.
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Daily Tidbits: Seventy percent of all Twitter users signed up in 2008
Twitter's user base has exploded in the past year and Project Gutenberg is going mobile.
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iPhone claims high-ranking spot on Flickr
What does relatively robust networking get you on a mobile phone? A rank on Flickr's photo-sharing site to rival all but one SLR.
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Another rumored 'iPhone Nano' photo
Will Apple offer a downsized version of its iconic gadget at Macworld? One photo, and a dose of skepticism, offer some perspective.
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Quinnipiac University adds silent wind power
University's green campus initiative to include Mariah Power Windspire turbines that double as garden sculptures.
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'Tis the season to Crave: Stephen Shankland's picks
Digital photography is a great hobby, so there's an enticing world of accessories. Here's what caught my eye during this season of consumerism.
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Finding rare songs on YouTube
The popular video sharing site is also a treasure trove for music lovers in search of that long-lost track. But be warned, that song might not be as awesome as you remember.
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