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Adobe: No 64-bit Photoshop CS3

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 08:48:27 -0600

"Adobe plans to build a 64-bit version of its flagship image-editing software, Photoshop, but the upcoming CS3 version isn't the place to make that plan a reality."

Apple takes $84 million charge, defends Jobs

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 08:47:44 -0600

"Apple Computer released new information about its allocation of stock options on Friday, defending Chief Executive Steve Jobs following speculation that a key document had been forged."

Ericsson buys Redback to challenge Cisco

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:10:57 -0600

'Ericsson has agreed to buy multi-service router firm Redback Networks for around $1.9bn in cash."

Google axes its search engine API

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:08:13 -0600

"Google has quietly axed the web services API to its eponymous search engine. The stealth move was made without any announcement, but visitors to the page now receive a blunt message, backdated to 5 December, advising them that the SOAP API is no longer supported."

Skype founders to launch Web TV service

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:03:49 -0600

"A broadband television service developed by the founders of Internet calling program Skype is expected to be launched next year, the Financial Times reported on Monday."

Opera introduces fraud protection, powered by GeoTrust and PhishTank

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:01:33 -0600

"Opera Software today introduced real-time Fraud Protection in its award-winning Web browser. Fraud Protection includes technology from GeoTrust, the leading digital certificate provider, and PhishTank, a collaborative clearing house for data and information about phishing on the Internet. Fraud Protection is available in Opera 9.1, the newest version of Opera's Web browser. Opera is available completely free at www.opera.com."

Apple plugs QuickTime hole

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:58:35 -0600

"Apple Computer on Tuesday released a fix for a QuickTime flaw that could expose information stored on a Mac to outside attackers."

Sony BMG settles suit over CDs

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:56:54 -0600

"Sony BMG Music Entertainment will pay $1.5 million and kick in thousands more in customer refunds to settle lawsuits brought by California and Texas over music CDs that installed a hidden anti-piracy program on consumers' computers."

Microsoft makes Zune Vista-friendly

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:55:33 -0600

"Microsoft on Tuesday released a software update that lets the Zune work with Windows Vista. Although Vista has yet to go on sale to consumers, the software has been available to businesses since last month, and many tech enthusiasts have been running test versions of Vista."

Pandora Adds Social Features

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:47:10 -0600

"Tonight Pandora is releasing a[n] additional features aimed at increasing interaction among members. These social features include listener profiles with musical preferences, bio information, etc. ... as well as listener search and lists of users who are fans of particular bands."

iTunes delivers 90% of paid video downloads

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:47:10 -0600

"Speaking of iTunes ... it seems that Apple's little musical gem is performing pretty well for itself so far in the world of video. 90 percent ... of purchased video content comes from iTunes, says NPD. Vongo, MovieLink, and CinemaNow comprise the remaining ten percent."