Technology News Review with Comments

· New Chip to Challenge Intel - Even today's lightning fast PCs carry baggage that traces back to microprocessors from the 70's -- A ground-up redesign could make all computerized products faster and smarter.

· Phones, Car Engines Face Security Threats -- Report - Overall, pretty scarey, but then again -- If someone could write a virus for cars, that made them issue turn signals before all turns -- Might be a partial antidote to bozo drivers!

· What Exactly Is Under the Sea? - You might think, "The same thing that's under a frightened child's bed -- the bottom!" But you'd only be partly right...

· Identity thieves can lurk at Wi-Fi spots - These weasely, slimebag identity thieves should probably be pilloried and whipped, but they can't be all bad -- they appreciate good coffee! Even so, before you walk out of your favorite coffee place, check your wallet...

· RFID Issues Still Dog(tag) Consumers - RFID is a mixed blessing, benefiting merchandisers, among others, but arousing concerns in critics about privacy issues, and its only going to get murkier.

· FBI shuts down public e-mail system - Practically begs the question: If they can't protect their own computers, how are they gonna protect yours?

· OASIS Blesses UDDI Directory Spec for Web Services, SOA - Huh? Whuzzat mean? Well, it means more obnoxious websites, for one thing...

· Artificial disc offers pain relief - For those who can tolerate it, this could be an answer to damaged or destroyed spinal discs.

· As Piracy Battle Nears Supreme Court, the Messages Grow Manic - The Supremes will intercede in this "Sharers .vs. Marketers" battle.

· Air Force launches space-based war game - But don't look for a PS2 version just yet.

· Report: Al Qaeda-linked Web site based in Canada - Those Hosers!! Don't they know Islamic terrorists hate beer? They should just say; "Take off, you terrorists!!" Beauty idea, eh?

· Wi-Fi phones don't add up to much - Wi-Fi, mixed with VoIP, is a really cool technology, but it "steps on lots of toes," slowing its deployment.

· Online retailers play pricing games - But as they battle with lowest-price comparison sites, consumers may be the ultimate winners.

· Getting real about the Grokster case
· Google's maps to go
· Consumers confused by new phones
· Nasa plans to bring down Hubble
· Gates launch hit by name blunder
· Big computer storage gets smaller
· New Yahoo Tool Sends Business Info to Mobile Phones - Search engines are making it easier to send results to cell phones which, in turn, increases search engine usage.

· Wireless Auction Brings $974 Mln in Bids - When the gavel falls on this auction, somebody gets a piece of the sky...

Family Technology News

· Online gambling sites expect big payoffs - Like a Reno Casino, at your computer desk! But alas, you've got to gather your own gaggle of James Bond babes to hang around your baccarat table.

· Search Startup Targets Digital Downloads - Specifically, digital media downloads. And they're all legal!! (And no, it really does NOT take the fun out of downloading)

· 2 Deals in Japan Alter Flat-Panel TV Business - Invented in America, perfected in Japan -- Price wars and new development partnerships promise to reduce prices even further, with clarity and brightness surpasssing CRTs.

· Hate Messages on Google Site Draw Concern - Like many aspects of technology, there's a dark side to Blogs and chat areas, and people looking to vent their hatred of others have found a new home...

· The Debate Over Ritilin Continues - Still said by some to be much overused, this controversial "child tamer" has a host of side effects.

· Sony PSP console hits US in March - It's gonna cost you a few bucks, and it has a proprietary disc format, but the PlayStation Portable will make a big splash when it arrives here next month.

· Xbox 2 could be unveiled in May - Delayed for sneak-peeking, Microsoft nevertheless will roll out its newest gaming box soon, perhaps in May at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

· Norway upholds 'Napster' ruling - Hjoly cjodfisch!! Even Norwegian courts want to beat up old Napster-ites. What's that, you say? NORway? YESway!!

· Teen Sentenced for Unleashing Blaster Worm - Snot-nosed teen worm gets whacked for weweasing wicked worm evwewhere.

· Nintendo Coming Out with Baseball Video Game - Speaking of game systems: The owners of the Seattle Mariners baseball team, none other than Nintendo, will publish a new baseball game featuring the actual voices of baseball announcers and players.

· Hollywood Lines Up Support for Net Song-Swap Case - Try not to shed a tear for those poor, underpaid Hollywood types who want file sharing companies to cough up millions in estimated damages for copyright infringement. Yep, the same Hollywood that INVENTED copyright infringement.

Business and Security News

· Analysis Finds MySQL Code Low on Bugs - So, as you might have guessed, Microsoft has never been anywhere NEAR it...

· MySQL Criticized in Wake of MySpooler Worm - Even so, recent versions have provided a remedy, and subsequent versions are leaning towards a tighter security model.

· Hold the Phone, VOIP Isn't Safe - "Spit" (spam over internet telephony) is just one threat looming ahead for VoIP -- An industry alliance examines these issues with an eye toward locking VoIP down.

· Office memo: Blogging can get you bounced - Here's a news flash: If you "Blog" nasty stories about your co-workers, you could get fired!

· PalmSource to Present Linux Roadmap at DevCon - Raising interest in many PDA circles, PalmSource will migrate its Palm offerings to the Linux kernel, opening the floodgates to adaptations of the wide range of OpenSource applications.

· Company backlash strikes gripe sites
· Chicken Swimsuit Model Hides Nasty Worm
· Apple Powers 'Grassroots' Supercomputer
· Philadelphia to Announce Wi-Fi Expansion Plans
· FCC names sites that spam cell phones
· Alipay goes after PayPal
· More Microsoft phishing attacks
· MontaVista aims to simplify cell phone Linux
· Made in lower-cost America
· Microsoft to buy antivirus software firm
· Google image index hits 1 billion mark
· Skype in deal with Hutchison unit
· Digital guru floats sub-$100 PC
· Warnings about junk mail deluge
· India seeks curbs on mobile spam
· Intel's Mystery Mark, VIIV, Sparks Intrigue