Worm turns for accused virus author 2005-01-16 15:13:51
Prosecutors are still assembling a case against a German teenager, Sven J, accused of writing and releasing the Sasser virus that sent millions of the world's computers haywire eight months ago.Full Story...
Hacker software makes SA sites free-for-alls 2005-01-15 16:58:13
No longer is hacking the domain of ingenious but unscrupulous computer geeks who spend hours at their keyboards. Now even relative computer illiterates can bypass website security systems.Full Story...
FBI may scrap new computer program 2005-01-13 11:46:49
A new computer program aimed at helping agents at the Federal Bureau of Investigation share information in the war against terror may have to scrapped because officials consider it outdated.Full Story...
Hi-tech gadgets should carry a health warning 2005-01-13 07:38:25
The technology around us makes everything fast, convenient and simple. But it comes pre-packaged with dangers to your health, says Lucy Sherriff.Full Story...
Social wrecks ensnared in a worldwide web 2005-01-13 11:35:58
For many the Internet is just what it was meant to be: a source of information and a vital means of communication. But for some, the Net has become an addiction...Full Story...
Cellphones not meant for children - study 2005-01-13 13:10:05
New British research claims that cellphones pose as health threats to young children who use them, but it appears that South Africans are oblivious to the findings.Full Story...
Surfing goes mile-high 2005-01-13 09:04:56
The American aircraft maker Boeing has patented a system that would use broadband satellite connections, now being installed on airliners to provide passengers with Internet access.Full Story...
US agency moves to stop x-rated spamming 2005-01-11 19:34:08
The United States Federal Trade Commission has shut down six companies it accused of sending x-rated emails in disguise after its first legal case involving pornographic Internet spam.Full Story...
Don't give cellphones to children - experts 2005-01-11 15:55:30
Parents who give their younger children cellphones to use may inadvertently be damaging their health, according to researchers in London.Full Story...
Korea unleashes tool to crush American rivals 2005-01-11 11:30:06
The operator of South Korea's leading Internet search engine has launched a new desktop tool designed to crush the United States giants dominating the market.Full Story...
'Obsolete computers should be recycled' 2005-01-10 15:46:58
Two technological giants have launched a recycling programme to motivate Americans to safely dispose of mounting piles of used computers and other electronic gadgets.Full Story...
2005: the year of the video game 2005-01-09 10:59:59
Two new handheld consoles are eagerly anticipated in the first quarter of this year: the Nintendo DS and the portable Playstation from Sony - but owners of traditional gaming consoles like Xbox, GameCube, and Playstation 2 will also be given plenty of new thrills for their machines.Full Story...
New gadgets are bridging the digital divide 2005-01-07 08:39:28
Sleeker, more powerful electronic gadgets ranging from cellphones, televisions and music players are the stars of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.Full Story...
Gates promises pathway to 'digital lifestyle' 2005-01-06 11:31:00
Microsoft chairperson Bill Gates has promised that his company will continue to help millions of consumers stay seamlessly plugged in to a world of digital music, movies and video games.Full Story...
Internet fraudsters target tsunami funds 2005-01-06 15:43:40
Fraudsters are now targeting generous Internet users, willing to make donations to the tsunami relief funds, by setting up legitimate-looking websites to divert funds into the personal accounts.Full Story...
Tech wizards aim for instant video messaging 2005-01-04 14:45:04
Wireless carriers and telecom equipment makers are planning on developing an advanced cellphone standard that will enable users to send and receive high-resolution videos instantly.Full Story...
Cellphone etiquette for the upwardly mobile 2005-01-04 07:21:32
Whether the setting is a restaurant, theatre or train carriage, cellphone users are hardly known for being considerate. Now the etiquette experts have devoted a whole book to the subject...Full Story...
Blog creation hits a new high 2005-01-03 11:53:21
The American presidential election campaign and other major news have led to a massive jump in readership and creation of online journals, according to a study.Full Story...
Super 3G technology: coming to your phone? 2005-01-01 15:43:36
The world's 26 top cellphone operators and telecommunication equipment manufacturers have agreed to work on a global standard for a faster mobile transmission technology, according to media reports.Full Story...
The Top 10 cyber urban legends of 2004... 2004-12-29 11:48:41
After scraping the cyber barrel for the silliest emails and urban legends of 2004, up came the stories about the world's tallest woman and the mint with sexual properties...Full Story...
Dutch get tough with email spammers 2004-12-29 08:43:23
The Dutch telecommunications industry watchdog has issued its first fines against email spammers.Full Story...
US health authorities warn painkiller users 2004-12-21 15:12:52
The American Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about the generic drug naproxen after a clinical trial, involving patients at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease, was stopped.Full Story...
AOL users the easiest targets - spammer 2004-12-21 10:30:12
Under the new anti-spam law, US prosecutors have negotiated with a former AOL employee a tentative plea agreement over charges he stole more than 92 million email addresses and sold them to Internet spammers.Full Story...
The big DVD picture 2004-12-19 17:05:11
Nearly every movie produced today is available on DVD and many older movies are being moved to the DVD format, and buying a DVD player has become almost mandatory in the home entertainment stakes. But which one do you choose?Full Story...
Phone maker to mark batteries with holograms 2004-12-17 19:14:51
Nokia, the world's largest cellphone-maker, is to mark its original batteries with a hologram to combat the use of counterfeit batteries - some of which have exploded in users' hands.Full Story...
Portable panels mean power in your pocket 2004-12-16 09:55:45
Scientists have developed a light, flexible solar panel that can be sewn on to clothes to charge a range of appliances - including cellphones and DVD players.Full Story...
Flashers move to the latest technology 2004-12-14 18:52:48
Users of third-generation, or 3G, cellphones have been advised to consider precautions to avoid being harassed by flashers.Full Story...
Firefox gains hints browser wars may heat up 2004-12-13 18:46:22
The Internet browser wars, dormant for several years, show signs of heating up again as a result of gains from "new kid on the block" Firefox.Full Story...
Hackers attack ski champion's website 2004-12-13 17:10:58
Croatian Olympic slalom champion Janica Kostelic's website has been attacked by Serb hackers.Full Story...
Wake up and smell the technology 2004-12-11 15:30:47
The first pioneering steps have been taken in France to add one of the most emotive of the five senses - the sense of smell - to the already mind-boggling universe of multimedia.Full Story...
No-nonsense nun takes the Vatican online 2004-12-12 11:17:15
There was no heavenly help at hand for self-taught computer expert Sister Judith Zoebelein when she was first asked to create the Vatican's website but the diminutive, no-nonsense nun from New York City has successfully turned the portal into one of the world's most visited sites.Full Story...
The arsenal you need for smooth surfing 2004-12-10 12:53:59
Spyware and adware - more commonly known as spam - have not received the necessary attention from commercial software houses. But that's slowly changing - and it's about time...Full Story...
Credit card scam machines available on Net 2004-12-10 09:11:34
Credit card holders have again been warned never to let their cards out of the sight after it emerged that machines which grab the information off your credit card and then transfer it to cloned cards are freely available on the Internet.Full Story...
Techno toys for girls and boys 2004-12-09 13:35:03
This Christmas the shops are featuring a groaning smorgasbord of technological gadgetry designed to make your life more pleasant. Take a look at what's on display...Full Story...
Amazon.com experiences sporadic outage 2004-12-07 10:04:02
One in five Amazon.com customers have been unable to reach their website in the past 24 hours due to what analysts describe as an internal computer problem.Full Story...
Lycos launches 'make love, not spam' program 2004-12-06 13:51:53
Lycos Europe have come up with a plan to stay one step ahead of spam-spewing servers, but at the risk of breaching Internet civility.Full Story...
Japan has invented the workers of the future 2004-12-05 13:07:55
Japanese scientists are making waves in the world of robotics and have invented intelligent "humanoid helpers" that are being hailed as the workers of the future.Full Story...
How to bring your photos into the digital age 2004-12-04 13:34:39
Many people who discover the joys of digital photography eventually want to bring those boxes full of old photographs into the electronic age - and with a scanner and some patience, they can...Full Story...
US Web experts to probe Kazaa system 2004-12-04 16:00:06
American technical experts are heading to Australia to check whether song files swapped by users of Kazaa - the world's most popular Internet file-trading system - can be filtered.Full Story...
Portable Hollywood coming to your cellphone 2004-12-04 10:24:21
South Africans will soon be able to view short videos on their cellphones - from the latest fashions on the catwalks of Milan to trailers of the latest movies.Full Story...
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