Today's "Technology Briefing" from NewsFactor Network
Tuesday -- July 08, 2008 -- http://www.newsfactor.com
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* Technology Briefing Summary
* Messages from Our Sponsors
* How To Advertise
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1. Microsoft Offers Bug Workaround for ActiveX Exploit
Microsoft has issued a security advisory to warn users about attacks targeting a vulnerability in the ActiveX control for the Snapshot Viewer in the Microsoft Access database management system. Full Story
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2. 'Public' Online Spaces Don't Guarantee Free Speech
Rant all you want in a public park -- police generally won't eject you for your remarks alone. But say it on the Internet, and you'll find that free speech and other rights are anything but guaranteed. Full Story
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3. Overtime BlackBerry Use: Obsession or Billable Hours?
Before going to bed, you thumb through the inbox on your BlackBerry to check updates from work, and you send out a few directives. Is this getting a jump on the next day's work, or billable hours? Full Story
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4. Amazon's Screen Reader Has Kindled a Small Market
About six months after its introduction, Amazon's Kindle electronic reading device is entering its first beach season amid increasing discussion that the e-book gadget may actually have a future. Full Story
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5. Is Circuit City Headed for a Bankruptcy Blowout?
Will Circuit City join the growing list of electronics retailers, like Tweeter Home Entertainment and Harvey Electronics, that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the past year? Full Story
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6. Pioneer's 400GB Blu-ray Disc Holds 48 Hours of Movies
Get ready to never leave your home. Pioneer has announced a read-only Blu-ray technology that could put up to 48 hours, or 400GB, of movies on a single disc. A writable version may come later. Full Story
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1. Microsoft Buys Powerset To Add Search Talent
Natural-language team is experienced. Full Story
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2. Microsoft To Put Office Online as Equipt for Consumers
Consumer license bars business use. Full Story
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3. Adobe Joins with Google, Yahoo to Search Flash Files
Adobe helps capture dynamic content. Full Story
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