- Sat Dec 26 2009 Helping children find what they need on the Internet
Google sponsored research to detect differences in how children and adults search and to identify barriers children face when seeking information.
(From The New York Times) - Wed Dec 23 2009 Using Facebook and Twitter safely
Share a lot? Here's a guide to the security and privacy problems that users of Facebook and Twitter encounter, and what they can do about it.
- Tue Dec 22 2009 White House appoints cybersecurity chief
New Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt promises to develop strategies to protect U.S. networks, beef up technology partnerships, and promote R&D.
- Tue Dec 22 2009 ShopJimmy salvages TV parts, reduces e-waste
ShopJimmy salvages parts from broken TVs, making the parts available to electronics repair shops and technicians.
- Tue Dec 22 2009 Microsoft loses Word patent appeal, will change code
After a three-judge panel upholds an earlier patent verdict against Microsoft, the company says it will change Microsoft Word 2007 to avoid having an injunction halt sales in January.
- Tue Dec 22 2009 Report: FBI investigating Citibank cyberattack
Russian cybercriminals reportedly hacked into Citibank, stealing tens of millions of dollars and prompting an FBI investigation, says The Wall Street Journal.
- Tue Dec 8 2009 Obama's open-government director opens up
q&a Beth Noveck, the Obama administration's deputy chief technology officer, has been a principal contributor to the Open Government directive.
- Mon Dec 21 2009 Obama names chief of cybersecurity
The White House is trying to address the vulnerability of banking, energy, and communications systems to attacks.
(From The New York Times) - Mon Dec 21 2009 Behind the scenes: NORAD's Santa tracker
For decades, the defense group has let you follow the Christmas Eve travels of the jolly old elf. These days, technology is playing a bigger role than ever.
- Mon Dec 21 2009 Digital City Podcast Giveaway: Official Rules
Digital City Podcast Giveaway: Official Rules




