Google Wave, which combines email, instant messaging and wiki-style editing will go on public trial today. The search giant hopes the tool, described as “how e-mail would look if it were invented today”, will transform how people communicate online.
Google Wave, which combines email, instant messaging and wiki-style editing will go on public trial today. The search giant hopes the tool, described as “how e-mail would look if it were invented today”, will transform how people communicate online.
Microsoft has released its free computer security package to the public. From 29 September, Windows users will be able to download the software from Microsoft’s Security Essentials website. The free software gives basic protection against viruses, trojans, rootkits, and spyware.
Survey reportedly asked whether users thought the US president should be assassinated. The US secret service is investigating an online survey that asked whether people thought President Barack Obama should be assassinated, officials said today. The poll, posted on Saturday…
The micro-blogging site Twitter is near to securing a $100m funding deal – a move that would value the company at $1bn. Despite earning little revenue so far, more than half a dozen investors are ready to pump £62m into…
Google has launched Sidewiki, a tool that appears as a browser sidebar where anyone can share their insights on any web page. Sidewiki, part of the Google Toolbar, can be activated on any website and users are allowed to leave…
Search giant Yahoo is shelling out more than £60m on an advertising blitz to promote its new portal and win back the affection of web users and investors. The campaign, which will feature adverts on television, online and other media,…
Mobile providers have said that US proposals to ensure all traffic on the internet is treated equally should not be applied to wireless traffic. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants rules to prevent providers blocking or slowing down bandwidth-heavy usage…
Microsoft has just announced that they will provide 16 meals for hungry Americans (not meant ironically) if users upgrade their browsing experience from Internet Explorer 6 to Internet Explorer 8. During Hunger Action month, they will give 16 meals to…
If you use the same password for multiple internet accounts, you could be a sitting duck for online fraud and identity theft, a new study warns. A report by life assistance company CPP shows that nearly half of Britons use…