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07.02.09

Security analyst says he could hack into your iPhone – via SMS text

It was bad enough that your iPhone might suddenly catch a wicked sunburn.
Now a prominent security analyst is raising concerns that the touch-screen phone could be hacked via text message. Speaking at the SyScan conference in Singapore today, Charlie Miller said a coding loophole made it possible for attackers to remotely install and run unsigned […]

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Aptera, a small southern California start-up, has created the all-electric 2e. The aerodynamics of the two-seater are intended to make it ‘glide’ through the wind rather than push it.

07.02.09

What the future of the auto industry will look like

Surging demand for cars in rapidly growing nations will mean a robust car industry in 20 years. The US will have a piece of it – though smaller than today – and the models it turns out will be much greener as the iconic industry reinvents itself.

07.02.09

A cellphone plan to bridge digital divide

Firms and feds offer free connections to customers shut out by high costs.

07.01.09

Browser battle royale: Which should you use?

Column – Learn the ups and downs of Firefox, IE, Chrome, Safari, and Opera.

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06.29.09

Flip Video succeeds with simplicity

Small, no-frills device is the point-and-shoot of video cameras.

06.27.09

Porn on the iPhone?

Apple says it will hold the line on decency. But many say it’s just a matter of time before adult content finds its way onto the popular smartphones.

06.26.09

The hunt for astronomical gold in familiar phenomena

Column: Especially when it comes to outer space, there's a lot to be learned from reexamining old science.

06.25.09

Video games that let you play with your news

Peace talks, Sully’s landing, even the economy spawn a buzzy genre of games.

06.24.09

Four easy ways to design your own fonts

A range of new software lets users build lettering with their own personal touch.

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06.23.09

ThisMoment captures personal scenes with a social sheen

06.18.09

Batteries help recharge the economy

06.16.09

AcceleGlove: The future of motion at your fingertips

06.12.09

Digital TV transition hits - what you need to know

06.12.09

China’s censorship software found faulty

06.11.09

Read this before you sell or recycle your computer!

06.10.09

King of my own (Internet) domain!

06.09.09

Your idea, “printed” in 3-D

06.03.09

These batteries are made for walkin’

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06.02.09

Will e-trucks deliver your snail mail?

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