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Obama Budget Ups DHS Cybersecurity Spending as Congress Considers Expanding Agency Private Sector Authority

|   DHS is asking for $769 million to fund its National Cyber Security Division which s supposed to protect federal networks and could get authority over private-sector IT security for "critical infrastructure."

Firefox in 2012: What's in Store for the Open-Source Browser?

|   A new, Windows 8-inspired look, an app store, better tab performance and privacy enhancements are on the Mozilla Firefox roadmap in 2012.

Two Truths And A Lie: Software Development In 2020

|   When getting introduced to a new subject or new people, we sometimes play a game called 'two truths and a lie.' The basics of the game are simple, anyone introducing a subject - or themselves - state two truths, and one lie. The audience then has to identify what the lie is.

Amazon Blocks Instant Video on BlackBerry PlayBook, Blames Apple

|   Amazon.com has blocked BlackBerry PlayBook users from streaming its Instant Video content on their tablets. The online retailer is oddly blaming the PlayBook's Flash player as well as the company's rival in the digital media and tablet space, Apple, for this move. CIO.com's Al Sacco, a loyal Amazon...

China's Labor Conditions: Why Is Apple Being Singled Out?

|   Apple should not be singled out for outsourcing manufacturing to Communist China, but the company also shouldn't be surprised that the freedom-loving customer base it cultivated is disappointed.

Speaktoit Assistant iPhone App No Match for Siri

|   While the Speaktoit iPhone virtual assistant was indecisive, I’m not: The current iPhone version (0.2), which I tested, is essentially beta software that does a frustratingly inept job of speech recognition. The iPhone app costs $2, while the Android version is free—and does a far better job.

Boston Cops Show Hackers You Can Beat Them by Laughing at Them

|   One officer deadpans, "Normally I sleep pretty well but since the site went down, I haven’t slept a wink."

Tablet Typing Made Simple with ZAGGkeys Flex Bluetooth Keyboard for iOS, Android

|   The ZAGGkey Flex Bluetooth keyboard is a gadget designed to the typing process on your iOS and Android tablets and smartphones. Despite its compact size, you'll love the gadget's tactile feel and portability.

Google Screenwise: Selling Your Privacy Is Stupid

|   Web users have already ceded far too much privacy and given away far too much personal data. Letting Google have even more, even if they're paying you, could come back to haunt you. Don't do it.

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