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Britain Approves Human Cloning

By EMMA ROSS LONDON (AP) -- Britain granted its first license for human cloning Wednesday, more than three years after becoming the first nation to authorize the technique to produce stem cells for medical research. A team of researchers at Newcastle University hope eventually to create insulin-producing cells that could be transplanted into diabetic patients...

New Clot Preventer Saves Lives and Money

By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter HealthDayNews -- A new anti-clotting drug for people having artery-opening procedures lowers the rate of complications, gets patients out of the hospital faster, and probably saves lives, a study finds. And it saves money to boot, says Dr...

The Eyes Are the Window to Hypertension

The tiniest blood vessels of the eye can provide a glimpse that may warn of future high blood pressure, Australian researchers report. That finding comes from a computerized analysis of special camera images of the retina, an experimental technique.

Progress Is Made Battling Strep Germ

By LINDSEY TANNER CHICAGO (AP) -- Scientists say they are making headway in developing a vaccine against a common strep germ, the cause of millions of sore throats as well as a deadly but uncommon flesh-eating disease. A test of an experimental vaccine in just 28 people prompted an immune response with no serious side effects, but it's still not known if the shot would keep people from catching the strep germ...

Fake Drug Sales Problematic in Mexico

By MARK STEVENSON MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican authorities are investigating the sale of fake or substandard medicine in a border town so popular among Americans seeking cheap medications that it has more pharmacies than streets. U.S...

New Allergy Vaccine Shows Promise

In the first trial of its kind, Austrian researchers have achieved success with an allergy vaccine using genetically engineered pollen. The findings are reported in this week's issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

First Lady Bashes John Kerry's Pro Stem Cell Stance

By RON FOURNIER LANGHORNE, Pa. (AP) -- First lady Laura Bush defended her husband's policy on embryonic stem cell research Monday, calling Democratic rival John Kerry's criticism "ridiculous" and accusing proponents of overstating the potential for medical breakthroughs...

Doctors Place Hope in Baby Pacemaker Devices

By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) -- Four-month-old Damaris Ochoa was near death, born with an enlarged heart that was quickly giving out. Obtaining a transplant in time was a long shot...

Vending Machines Making Room for Healthy Products

By IRA DREYFUSS WASHINGTON (AP) -- The typical vending machine fare consists of chocolate bars and potato chips, leaving few options for people seeking low-calorie or low-salt snacks. That is changing now as companies develop markets for products they expect to satisfy both nutritionists and consumers...

Getting beyond the next big thing

McKinsey says a post-boom tech industry can profit mightily by taking stock in the operations of many slower-growth industries.

If this is a tech rebound, pinch me

KnowledgeWharton goes inside the IT conundrum to examine why capital spending--and corporate confidence--remains low.

Briefly: HP partners with 3G gear maker

roundup Plus: AMD starts shipping 90-nanometer chips...ABC.com to air on Real's SuperPass...Lenovo revenue grows, but problems persist.

Judge moves to unseal documents in Oracle case

Says certain documents, which Oracle and others want to keep from eyes of rivals, may be necessary to decide case.

Study: IT workers more optimistic

IT workers' confidence in the employment market kept growing in July, but techies are less happy with actual jobs than workers overall.

California urged to use open source, VoIP

Authors of a performance review tell the beleaguered state government it could save millions of dollars by adopting open-source software and Internet-based phone calling.

Gartner: 'Steer away' from cheap Windows XP

That's the research firm's verdict on Microsoft's stripped-down Starter Edition for developing countries.

Oracle expands midmarket ambitions

Company looks to juice its application server business with a version tuned for smaller organizations.

Taking the Microsoft Rorschach test

CNET News.com's Charles Cooper asks what it is about Microsoft that pushes so many people straight over the edge?

Earnings alert: BEA revenue rises amid turmoil

Plus: Dell meets expectations...Storage, servers bruise HP earnings...Healthy sales lift Cisco's profit.

AMD starts shipping 90-nanometer chips

The chipmaker appears to have met its most recent deadline for production of the smaller-featured chips.

Lenovo revenue grows, but problems persist

China's largest PC maker sees surge in profits but loses market share to multinational companies.

Dell's second-quarter earnings meet expectations

CEO says firm saw no sales slowdown. Could results help calm waters after bad news from HP and Cisco?

Tech market indeed soft, but HP woes one of a kind

HP and Cisco spooked investors with recent comments about sales, but analysts say the overall tech market is still inching along.

HP replaces three senior executives

Company follows up on promise of "immediate management changes" after disappointing earnings report, CNET News.com has learned.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss?

When heir apparent Paul Otellini takes the reins, what will the chipmaker look like?

IBM's mainframe momentum continues

Big Blue's "dinosaur" mainframe business gets a boost with a European customer consolidating SAP applications using Linux.

Gateway alumnus resurfaces at HP

Former Gateway executive to lead consumer marketing efforts at Hewlett-Packard.

Security pro: Windows easier to 'own'

Windows beats Linux in total cost of 'ownership.' Hold on, that's not a good thing.

Securing the gold in Athens

Despite age-old Olympic truce known as the ekecheiria, or "holding of hands," security experts aren't taking any chances.\

Hacker takes bite out of Apple's iTunes

The Norwegian hacker famous for cracking DVD encryption reveals the public key for AirPort Express.

Microsoft touts 'Sender ID' to fight spam, scams

Proposed tech standard would verify senders' IP addresses to cut malicious phishing and annoying Viagra pitches.

Begging for trouble on security

Securify founder Taher Elgamal says a patchwork mentality has effectively turned network security into an IT budget black hole.

Microsoft's blast from the past

A year after the MSBlast worm, the software giant releases SP2 for Windows XP. Would it have stopped the fast-spreading virus?

MSBlast suspect pleads guilty

The 19-year-old faces up to 37 months in prison after admitting to creating the "MSBlast.B" variant.

Microsoft plugs hole in Exchange

The patch fixes a flaw in the e-mail server software that could be used to get access to in-boxes and information.

PC security under fire

A vulnerability in AOL's instant messenger could allow attacks. Also: A new Bagle variant rumbles across the Net.

Flaw opens AOL chat software to intruders

Attackers could bombard PCs using instant messenger's "away" feature. AOL says a fix is imminent.

HP partners with 3G gear maker

Major cell phone infrastructure provider plans to use HP's telecom software in 3G mobile network gear.

Cox speed boost leaves some members behind

Not all of the cable company's broadband subscribers got a recent hike in bandwidth.

Nortel wins Indian wireless contract

Nortel scores its first major wireless deal with an Indian service provider.

Mosquito software bites smart phones

A possible Trojan horse hidden in an illegal cell-phone game hits smart phones using the Symbian operating system.

Vonage hangs up on some callers

VoIP company suffers "delays," the second glitch in two weeks. Those affected are told to reboot their adaptors.

Group proposes faster Wi-Fi specification

Networking consortium submits proposal for faster Wi-Fi, as battle lines are drawn between rival groups.

Some VoIP calls being blocked

Some Net phone users who are also broadband subscribers aren't receiving incoming calls. AT #38;T plans to release patch.

Covad tries an end run

In a tough scrimmage against resurgent Baby Bells, the broadband pioneer flips open the VoIP playbook.

FCC certifies Freescale ultrawideband technology

Freescale Semiconductor starts shipping its XS110 chip, which will help consumers to connect devices wirelessly.

'Push to talk' meets Wi-Fi

FCC says cellular carriers are working on extending the walkie-talkie feature to Wi-Fi networks--which could mean to VoIP phones.

PalmSource chairman to step down

The separation of PalmOne and PalmSource will be complete with Eric Benhamou's resignation as the latter's chairman.

Blu-ray Disc spec approved

Next-generation DVD specification approved, clearing way for manufacturers to produce read-only disks.

iPod chipmaker plans stock offering

PortalPlayer, whose chip powers Apple's MP3 player, files for IPO. Paperwork gives glimpse of potential evolution of iPod.

Sony zooms in with new TV tech

Electronics giant develops new television technology to attack core business from a new angle.

PalmOne to turn off wireless service

Handheld maker says it will close down its Palm.Net wireless e-mail and Web service soon.

Apple puts edit tools in one basket

Bundle of professional video editing applications includes new Motion special-effects software.

Microsoft wants to improve your image

New imaging software is making eyes at those squinty camera-phone pictures.

DVD player profits down to \$1

Want to get into the market for DVD players? Intense competition and standardization mean that you might make more as a mime.

Sharp brings 3D to PCs, without the funny specs

Firm brings tech already used in phones and laptops to desktops. Screen creates different pixel images for each eye.

Report: Los Alamos lab needs better hardware inventory

In a report this week, the U.S. Department of Energy said inventory controls at the Los Alamos National Laboratory were not robust enough, and some computers were never entered into the lab's inventory database.

Circuit City chooses Linux for cash registers in 600 stores

Circuit City this week bucked the trend of retailers opting for Windows-based point-of-sale systems by announcing plans to migrate to Linux-based IBM cash registers at its 600 stores.

Training seen as way to counter offshoring

Edward Yourdon, a co-founder of the Cutter Consortium, says in an upcoming book that the threat of offshore outsourcing isn't restricted to U.S. software development jobs but to all kinds of knowledge work.

Missing June deals slow to return for software companies

Software company executives at a CIBC World Markets conference this week cited a variety of reasons for why June sales slowed, from record oil prices to steep software discounting and regulatory distractions on accounting deadlines.

VoIP gaining ground, despite cost concerns

The voice-over-IP market is growing, and by next year, 50 of all lines installed in the U.S. are expected to rely on VoIP technology -- despite continuing concerns that installations can be costly.

Olympic IT security requires advance planning

If there's one thing the Atos Origin SA team understands as lead contractor for the Olympic IT infrastructure, it's that you must learn from your mistakes.

BEA meets lowered expectations for Q2

Though BEA Systems signed 18 licensing deals worth \$1 million and added 488 new customers during the quarter, licensing revenue dropped to \$116.3 million.

Hunt for XP SP2 flaws seen in full swing

Security experts said that while the new Service Pack 2 for Windows XP will bolster the operating system's security, hackers will still find a way to exploit any flaws.

Tools wrap: Sun, Javalobby, Infravio make moves

Officials at Sun Microsystems, Javalobby, and Infravio this week revealed initiatives positioned as advances in either Java development or Web services consumption.

Sender ID gains traction

Leading ISPs, anti-spam vendors, and e-mail software companies are moving quickly to add support for the Microsoft-backed anti-spam technology standard Sender ID, even as some e-mail experts raise doubts that the technology will work.

Storage, servers brings down HP results

Hewlett-Packard blindsided analysts with news that its third- and fourth-quarter earnings would badly miss estimates primarily because of problems in its server and storage division.

EBay takes stake in Craigslist

SAN FRANCISCO - Online auction giant eBay Inc. has acquired a 25 percent stake in San Francisco classified advertisements Web site Craigslist, the companies said Friday.

AMD starts shipping 90-nanometer chips to customers

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FCC mobile spam rule doesn't cover some SMS

A rule prohibiting mobile-phone spam adopted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) earlier this month doesn't prohibit phone-to-phone text messaging, but FCC officials believe the new rule, combined with a 13-year-old law, should protect U.S. mobile phone customers against unsolicited commercial e-mail.

Benhamou will resign as chairman of PalmSource

Eric Benhamou will resign as chairman of PalmSource Inc. on Oct. 28, the company announced Friday. The company said it expects he will continue in his role as chairman of sister company PalmOne Inc.

Update: Google raises gavel for IPO auction Friday

Google Inc. is opening the auction for its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, with plans to announce the pricing of its stock next week.

Olympic-size security demands advance planning

ATHENS -- If there's one thing the Atos Origin SA team understands as lead contractor for the Olympic IT infrastructure, it's that you must learn from your mistakes.

EBay Buys into Craigslist

Auction company is apparently drawn to the classifieds model pioneered by community resource site.

Is Microsoft's Firewall Secure?

Some say Win XP SP2 enhancements cause conflicts, don't protect as claimed.

Newest Ad-Aware Exposes Some Users

Earliest adopters of updated program should download again to ensure full security.

Trojan Bites Symbian Phones

Mobile phones are target of virus traveling through illegal version of the game Mosquitos.

ATI Brings Digital TV to Your PC

HDTV Wonder snags free high-definition transmissions for budget viewing.

MSN Adds Movie Downloads and Rentals

Microsoft partners with Blockbuster Online, CinemaNow, and MovieTickets.com on one-stop entertainment portal.

Win XP Update: A Quiet Start

Little fallout reported from service pack, but maybe it's because everyone's being cautious.

AOL Launches PC Line

AOL courts novices, Spanish-speakers with budget PC that includes a year of AOL service.

Caregivers Carry Virtual Clipboard

Students design mobile data-access system for health-care workers.

Blaster Author Pleads Guilty

Teen faces prison for unleashing malicious variant of MS Blaster worm last year.

International Group Teams Against Spam

Task force plans antispam campaign, from education to cross-border legal efforts.

Copiers Need Security, Too

Networked multifunction devices share PC vulnerabilities to worms, hackers.

Intel Shows Wireless Transceiver

Prototype 90-nanometer radio chip promises more power than current CMOS technology.

AOL, Yahoo Add New Antispam Tools

Services try different approaches to sender authentication to halt spam.

Most Spam is Domestic, Study Says

Spammers aren't ducking antispam laws by operating offshore, they're just ignoring it.

BlackBerries Play Politics

Wireless devices slip past anti-gadget policies to open a new communications channel to lawmakers.

First Look at Quicken 2005

Intuit tweaks personal finance tool's usability, but update isn't essential if you're running a recent version.

Dell Unveils Inexpensive Projector

New 2300MP digital model offers high brightness and resolution, at a low price.

'Insider' Information Puts City Blogs on the Map

Locally focused group "metro" blogs -- compilations of events, reflections, recommendations, news and complaints -- are emerging to put a number of big cities in intimate, street-level relief.

Judge Says Amazon, Toys 'R' Us Must Work Together

By Jeffrey Gold PATERSON, N.J.(AP) - A state judge ordered Toys "R" Us and Amazon.com to work together so the online retailer can abide by her order requiring Amazon to keep sellers on its Web site from listing products to which Toys "R" Us, which also markets through Amazon, has exclusive rights. Superior Court Judge Margaret M...

Google IPO Moves Ahead Despite Playboy Interview

Google Inc. (GOOG) forged ahead with its IPO auction Friday, even as the online search engine leader acknowledged a newly published magazine interview with its founders contained misleading information.

EBay Buys 25 Percent Stake in Craigslist Network

By MAY WONG SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Online auctioneer eBay Inc...

Biometrics Creeping Into Everyday Life for Americans

Stuffing something in a public locker usually isn't a memorable experience. You drop a coin, take the key and move on. But at the Statue of Liberty, recently reopened after a two-year closure, stashing a package offers a glimpse into the future. To rent, close and reopen lockers, visitors touch an electronic reader that scans fingerprints.

Dell Posts Another Quarter of Nice Earnings

By MATT SLAGLE DALLAS (AP) -- Offering a stark counterpoint to rival Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Inc. (DELL) reported a nearly 30 percent jump in net income as strong sales of printers, servers and notched double-digit gains in overseas markets...

Playboy Article May Raise Concerns for Google

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google Inc. (GOOG)'s highly anticipated IPO faced a possible stumbling block Thursday with the release of a Playboy interview that the online search engine leader's co-founders gave just before the company filed its plans raise \$3 billion with its stock offering...

Hacker Cracks Apple's Music Streaming Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The Norwegian hacker famed for developing DVD encryption-cracking software has apparently struck again - this time breaking the locks on Apple Computer Inc...

Athens Wrestles to Avoid Cell Phone Outages

By MATT MOORE ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Amid the roar of the crowd, the silence of the phones can be deafening. As thousands of athletes, spectators, journalists, officials and more descend on the Greek capital ahead of the Aug...