PERSONAL TECH FCC Tools Check Broadband Speeds The FCC has unveiled tools that will enable consumers, businesses, schools and other organizations to test the real-world performance of their fixed and mobile broadband connections. |
OPERATING SYSTEMS iPhone OS Soon To Allow Multitasking Version 4.0 of the operating system for Apple's iPhone, iPod touch, and the forthcoming iPad will represent a major overhaul and finally allow multitasking, according to the latest Apple rumors. |
VIRUSES & MALWARE Botnet Cut Off, But Victory Short-Lived The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malware out there appeared to succeed, but the victory proved to be short-lived. |
BUSINESS BRIEFING Google Feature Finds Products Nearby Google can tell you if a product you want to buy is in a nearby store. Among the Google search results, click on the "in stock nearby" link to find out which retailers have the product in stock. |