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The panic over this month's wave of targeted, zero-day attacks against Internet Explorer is over. Microsoft has released an emergency security update that patches the underlying vulnerabilities, and everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. But what does this episode say about Internet Explorer? Is it inherently unsafe?


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I've had Firefox 3.6 installed on my system for a few hours now and I've been putting it through its paces, I'm ready to give you my thoughts and feelings on this new release. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best. by Larry Dignan
Ever since the information superhighway has existed, web developers have tried to build the perfect roadmaps for people to find compelling content. Yahoo started it, Google copied them, but there hasn't been any true visions of a web directory in a long time.
Microsoft warns that a malicious hacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code in kernel mode. by Ryan Naraine
With other more versatile MID platforms on the horizon, such as the Apple Tablet and new form factor Android devices, is Amazon two years too late with their Kindle Development Kit? by Jason Perlow
It's no secret that 3D TV was a big theme at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Electronics companies are banking on 3D to sell the next wave of flat-panel TVs starting this holiday season.
The armor of a mollusk discovered in the Indian Ocean may hold keys for mechanical design principles. by Melanie D.G. Kaplan
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Trendy geolocation app Foursquare lets you know where your friends are and compete to be "mayor" of locations in your neighborhood. Now it's available for RIM BlackBerry. by Andrew Nusca
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