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Apache Security Update Patches Key Flaws

 Latest security update addresses multiple flaws in Apache HTTP Web Server, addressing vulnerabilities such as the SSL threat TLS renegotiation threat.

Touchsreen Sales to Soar 97% in 2010

 New forecast from Gartner projects that 2010 will be a banner year for touchscreen devices, which it projects could soon come to account for four of every five smartphones sold.

RIM, Cisco Lead Tech Stocks Higher

 The stock market will pass two major anniversaries this week.

CERT Warns of Energizer DUO Trojan

 U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team issues warning that software associated with Energizer DUO USB battery charger contains a Trojan that makes users' PC susceptible to hackers.

China Claims Google Didn't Report Hacking Attack

 Mixed statements from Chinese officials coming out of annual parliamentary session, with some reports claiming Google never filed a complaint with the government about the cyber attacks, while others report the two parties are currently in negotiations.

Top Spot at W3C Goes to Former Novell Exec

 Jeffrey Jaffe takes over as the World Wide Web Consortium's CEO as the chief Web standards body looks ahead.

Apache Project CouchDB Taking to the Cloud

 Thanks to some commercial support from Cloudant, open source NoSQL database project CouchDB is getting ready to take to the cloud, offering an "organic" alternative to conventional relational databases.

Datacenter Growth Seen for 2010

 A new study finds that IT decision-makers are planning large datacenter rollouts. But they'll have plenty of concerns to contend with.

Windows Phone 7 Won't Run WinMo Apps

 Microsoft confirms that applications created using the development framework of Windows Mobile 6 won't be compatible with devices running the Windows Phone 7 OS.

78% Say Web Access a Fundamental Right

 A new survey finds strong feelings about access to the Web -- and regulation.

Intel Nehalem-EX to Ship in March

 Chip giant planning to bring eight-core Xenon processor to market this month, expanding its reach in the server market with high-end products to power mission-critical systems.

Security Tools 'Overwhelm' Users: VeriSign CEO

 Jim Bidzos says the Internet security industry has a long way to go.

Google Buys DocVerse for Office Collaboration

 Two ex-Microsoft vets sell their company to Google, which sees DocVerse as a way to bridge the gap between Office and Google Apps.

Microsoft Office 2010 Dropping a Month Early

 May industry observers had doubted that Microsoft would live up to Steve Ballmer's promise of an aggressive release schedule for Office 2010, but the software giant today confirmed that it's true.

Chip Sales Set for Modest Growth in 2010

 Supply chain market researcher iSuppli's latest report suggests that while semiconductor sales will be much improved in 2010, the uptick hardly makes up for the disastrous slump of 2009.

PC Shipments to Surge 20% in 2010: Gartner

 Research firm projects robust growth in the global PC market, forecasting a 20 percent increase in total shipments, and a 12 percent uptick in dollar sales.

Phishers Targeting More Online Brands

 The latest survey by the Anti Phishing Working Group shows that organized phishing syndicates are working all the angles to get their hands on the most valuable data.

Reform Comes Slowly at the FCC

 Commission officials outline efforts to modernize the regulatory body, but critics warn of persistent influence of industry lobbyists and revolving door of Washington telecom circles.

Microsoft 'Pink' Smartphone Back on Track?

 Long rumored, but never confirmed, Microsoft-branded smartphone dubbed "Pink" has the Internet abuzz again with speculation that the device is headed to the market soon.

Apple's iPad to Hit Store Shelves in April

 Steve Jobs and company announce their game plan to bring the iPad to the masses, though would-be 3G users will have a bit of a wait.