David Caminer, world’s first corporate electronic systems analyst died June 19 in London. He was 92. He carried out the systems analysis and charting for the world’s first routine business computer job.
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World’s first systems analyst passes away at 92
June 30th, 2008 by Kiyani
Srizbi botnet generates 46 percent of all spam traffic
June 30th, 2008 by Kiyani
According to email and internet content security firm Marshal, almost half of spam traffic is generated by Srizbi botnet.
Microsoft releases Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry
June 30th, 2008 by Kiyani
Microsoft has released the much awaited Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry. It was reported by Intology in May 2008 that RIM in collaboration with Microsoft is planning to release Windows Live Messenger this summer.
HIV diagnoses among gays increased in USA
June 30th, 2008 by Kiyani
According to a report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HIV diagnoses in the U.S. has increased among gays, especially among males aged 13-24.
Human face that works like a ‘remote control’: research
June 28th, 2008 by Kiyani
Jacob Whitehill, a computer science Ph.D. student from UC San Diego’s Jacobs School of Engineering can turn his face into a remote control that speeds and slows video playback.
Sex with robots possible by 2050 thanks to Artificial Intelligence
June 28th, 2008 by Kiyani
According to an artificial intelligence expert David Levy from University of Maastricht in the Netherlands, sex with robots will be possible by 2050 because of improved AI.
IT waste a ‘major challenge’ to human health
June 28th, 2008 by Kiyani
NUSA DUA (Indonesia): Millions of discarded mobile phones and computers are posing a “major challenge” to human health, the chief of the United Nations Environment Programme said on Thursday.
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ICANN and IANA domains hijacked by Turkish hackers
June 27th, 2008 by Kiyani
Yesterday a group of hackers called NetDevilz hijacked ICANN and IANA domains (screenshot below). It’s the same group that hijacked Photobucket’s domain on 18 June, 2008.
Better Business Bureau raps Dell over laptop ads
June 26th, 2008 by Kiyani
Better Business Bureau (BBB) has rapped Dell over laptop ads claiming to be the world’s most secure notebook after a complaint was filed by Lenovo.
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Microsoft extends Windows XP support till 2014
June 25th, 2008 by Kiyani
Microsoft has extended critical support for Windows XP till 2014. This was announced in a letter to customers by Bill Veghte, Senior Vice President Microsoft.
