Why does Google spell better than Word's spell-checker?
The spell-check programs in word processors could learn a thing or two from Google's search engine.
Romanian charged with hacking NASA systems
An unemployed Romanian has been arrested for hacking into NASA servers, the latest in a line of hackers attracted to the space agency's systems.
Tech turkeys: 8 epic product misfires
From devices that did less than what you already had to an operating system people hid from, these products define failure.
Windows 8 to appease users with fewer reboots
Microsoft says it has addressed one of the biggest pet peeves of Windows users, the amount of mandatory restarts, in its latest operating system. But just how much of a difference will there be?
Fast science: DOE turns on its 100-gigabit data network
The department inaugurates its new science network connecting its national laboratories and international affiliate labs to allow real-time analysis and experimentation.
Va. county puts all land data into one site
Fairfax County's repository for land use data combines multiple databases and makes it easier for county employees, land developers and residents to access real-time information about property history.
A battery that lasts 10 times longer, charges 10 times faster?
A team at Northwestern University discovers a great leap forward in lithium-ion technology.
Lab's behavioral system can catch insider threats
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab are developing a system to spot suspicious behavior by insiders and block the unauthorized release of data.
DISA's website offline for 6th straight day
A problem with a data storage system at one of its Defense Enterprise Computing Centers has kept DISA's website offline since Nov. 12.
Flashy House Republicans' WhipCast app has serious legislative tone
House Republican Whip Kevin McCarthy apparently took some tips from Hollywood in debuting the new GOP WhipCast mobile application, but the information it provides is anything but yesterday's news.
Ga. town chooses smart grid as a service
The town of Norcross, Ga., is looking to the smart grid as a service to upgrade its electric grid and boost energy efficiency.
4 ways to avoid the exploit in Facebook spam attack
Cross-site scripting is a very common, and often successful, type of attack, but there are ways to prevent being hit.
How open-source can improve cloud security
Using open-source software can let organizations draw on a wide range of expertise, which can come in handy after a cyberattack, a State Department official says.
App developers are hot for Kindle Fire
Amazon's media tablet had become the favorite Android device among developers even before its release, while Windows Phone 7 pulled away from BlackBerry.
Could do-not-track option become a reality?
A new W3C draft standard defines mechanisms for users to opt out, for websites to honor that request, and for users to grant exceptions for tracking.
US supercomputers trail machines in Japan, China
Japan's K Computer raises the bar, with a Linpack speed faster than U.S. machines being developed.
Security 'chaos' leaves utility grids vulnerable, report says
In one example, Pike Research shows how a $60 smart-phone app could give an attacker control over parts of a power grid. But what is being done about it?
Hot enough for you: Data center cooling system heats buildings
The water in the mineral oil-fueled cooling tank, heated by computers to about 122 degrees, is being routed to the HVAC systems of surrounding buildings in Sweden.
Wisconsin recall website hit by cyberattack
A distributed denial-of-service attack against a group seeking to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has prompted calls for an investigation by the state attorney general and the FBI.
Can 'Jailhouse Heat' save 3-D?
The adult entertainment industry has a history of influencing technology choices.
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