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Microsoft Security Flaws Hit New High, Barnes & Noble E-Reader Revealed?

by Warren Riddle on October 14, 2009 at 11:31 AM


Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....

  • The first images of the long awaited Barnes & Noble e-reader have been released and the dual displays, one of which is a touchscreen, definitely look pretty sweet. Apple probably needs to get a move on with its rumored tablet, since B&N will reportedly be offering discounts on all in-house publications and will also be providing access to the extensive Google Books project. [From: Gizmodo]
  • Microsoft set a personal best, or worst, this month when it released 34 security patches, besting its previous high of 31 last June. The security flaws, many of which were deemed critical, affect a wide range of software, including Vista, XP, Windows 2000, and -- amazingly -- Windows 7, which won't even be available to the public until October 22nd. Great. [From: USA Today]
  • The U.S. government has launched a URL shortener for its employees, Go.USA.gov, in order to create shorter, yet recognizable links. This may not seem like an absolute necessity, but for anyone who wades through the House Floor's neverending Twitter stream, or for those who eagerly anticipate the latest photos from space, the trustworthy links will most definitely be appreciated. [From: Tech Crunch]
  • The MOG music community is reportedly developing a $5-per-month, all-you-can-listen music service. The appearance of a new music site on the Web may elicit a yawn from most, but MOG's expected partnership with Sony, Universal, Warner, and EMI should make this newcomer an immediate contender. [From: Read Write Web]
  • The Weinstein Company is unloading A Small World, its so-called "MySpace for Millionaires" site, due to a lack of interest and stagnant membership numbers. Apparently, the high-society social networkers are feeling the effects of the recession, too. Either that, or people just recognize that the site is incredibly lame. [From: Gawker]
  • Google understands the potentially disastrous consequences of inattentive e-mailing, and its Gmail Labs accordingly offers features like Mail Goggles and Undo Send to help prevent lapses in judgment and focus. A new feature called 'Got the Wrong Bob?' now attempts to ensure that you don't include the wrong name on a group e-mail, just so you don't accidentally send that explicit e-mail to your boss Bill B. instead of your buddy Bill C. [From: Mashable]

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