New Method Helps Computer Vision Systems Decipher Outdoor Scenes

Computer vision systems can struggle to make sense of a single image, but a new method devised by computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University enables computers to gain a deeper understanding of an image by reasoning about the physical constraints of the scene.In much the same way that a child might use a set of toy building blocks to assemble something that looks like a building depicted ...

Apple publishes guidelines for app approval (AP)

AP - Apple Inc. gave software developers on Thursday the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store, yet it reserved for itself broad leeway in deciding what makes the cut.

Apple to make app development more flexible (Reuters)

Reuters - Apple Inc said on Thursday it is relaxing strict guidelines on how software developers create applications for its popular App Store service even as it faces competition from Google Inc's in the wireless sector.

National Computer Corporation, Inc. (NCC) Announces Integration With Sundrop Mobile's loyalTXT 'card-less' Loyalty ...

National Computer Corporation a leading developer and distributor of point of sale systems for the foodservice industry, is pleased to announce the release of a new integration and interface to loyalTXTâ¢, Sundrop Mobile's "card-less" loyalty solution that combines mobile and social media marketing.

IDC: Smartphone Market Exploding, Android is 'Wild Card' (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - The worldwide smartphone market is expected to grow 55.4 percent in 2010, and while the Android operating system is expected to see major gains in the coming years, no one mobile OS is expected to dominate the market, according to IDC.

Computer Provides Sex Health Information

Computer-based interventions on sexual health -- successful for HIV prevention -- may help with family planning or relationship issues, U.K. researchers say.

Computer simulation shows police may have hit hostages

A COMPUTER simulation of the Aug. 23 tour-bus shootout at the Quirino Grandstand revealed that the shots fired by police into the hijacked vehicle could have hit the Chinese hostages, eight of whom died of gunshot wounds, Hong Kong’s government media reported Wednesday.

Danish computer expert held in child sex case involving St. Joseph girl

A 60-year-old Danish computer expert has been charged with enticing a St. Joseph girl to send explicit images of herself, then threatening to distribute them on the Internet. Immigration authorities Friday arrested Kai Lundstroem Pedersen of Aarhus, Denmark, in Stony Brook, N.Y., where he was vacationing. A federal judge there ordered him held on a charge of distributing child pornography until ...

New Arm Chip to Stretch From Smartphones to Servers (PC World)

PC World - Arm Holdings has taken the wraps off its next major chip design, promising a five-fold increase in performance that the company hopes will take it beyond smartphones and into new types of equipment such as high-performance routers and servers.

Computer Glitch Stalls Jobless Benefits

State officials say they've fixed a computer problem that delayed benefits to 86,000 Nevadans, but for some this was just the latest in a series of setbacks that have brought them nearly to the brink.

Officials: computer problem that caused delay in unemployment benefit payments has been fixed

A computer problem that resulted in 86,000 benefit recipients not having their unemployment payments posted to their debit card accounts earlier today has been corrected, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has announced.

Computer glitch that halted benefits payments fixed

A computer problem that resulted in 86,000 benefit recipients from not having their unemployment payments posted to their debit card accounts today has been fixed, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

European chip sector views cut (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - LED makers Aixtron AG (NMS:AIXG) and Veeco Instruments (NMS:VECO) tumbled after they were downgraded by Avian Securities, which said higher LCD inventories and weaker consumer spending in China would hurt their earnings. Aixtron fell 5.2% to 24.78 and Veeco tumbled 8.3% to 33.44. In addition, UBS downgraded the entire European semiconductor sector, citing decreasing demand in consumer electronics, especially for PCs.

Computer expert nails down Jewish New Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- A San Francisco-based computer scientist says he has solved the mystery of dating Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah - New Year - Rosh Hashana - Judaism - Religion and Spirituality

GM testing voice command to update Facebook status (AP)

AP - General Motors Co. is testing software that would let drivers talk to their cars to update status messages on the Facebook social media website, as well as listen to Facebook messages, the company said Wednesday.

Apple's New iOS 4.1: Its 4 Biggest Improvements (PC World)

PC World - Apple released version 4.1 of iOS, its mobile operating system, promising several new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements for users of the iPhone and iPod Touch. iOS 4.1 offers access to Game Center, FaceTime calling from the iPhone app's Favorites tab, and improved audio quality when using Bluetooth accessories -- all worthwhile improvements and additions, certainly.

Cybercrime is Rampant Around the World, Says Study (PC World)

PC World - A new study by security vendor Symantec reports that Internet crime has grown into a widespread problem globally. It also provides intriguing insights into consumers' lax attitudes toward online piracy, plagiarism, and other illegally or unethical activities.

Microsoft previews more of Office 2011 (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Microsoft continues to dole out the tidbits about Office for Mac 2011. As it did in August and July, the company has released a video highlighting some of the update's new features. This third entry in the Behind-the-Scenes series focuses on co-authoring tools, the softwareâs connection to Officeâs Web apps, and PowerPoint's Brodcast Slideshow feature.

Indian Trade Body Objects to Ohio Offshore Outsourcing Ban (PC World)

PC World - India's National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) on Wednesday described Ohio's ban on offshore outsourcing as discrimination against Indian outsourcers.

Studiometry 8 brings new features, interface (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Oranged Software this week announced the release of Studiometry 8, the latest version of the companyâs project management software.

10 arrested in European raids on Internet piracy (AP)

AP - Ten people have been arrested in raids across Europe against computer pirates who put illegal copies of movies and television series on the Internet, Belgian police said Wednesday.

Computer Problem Stops Unemployment Payments

A computer problem overnight has caused unemployment benefit payments to not post on accounts.

Trend Micro Revamps Entire Product Line With 'Titanium' (PC World)

PC World - Following up Norton's new product launch early Wednesday, Trend Micro announced an overhaul of its entire home user product line on Wednesday, under the moniker "Titanium." The new products, Titanium Internet Security, Titanium Maximum Security, and Titanium Antivirus+, include new features that use cloud computing for malware detection.

Sock-pairing robot a promising match for software gurus (AFP)

AFP - Willow Garage is out to transform the world of robotics with a formula that has helped make stars of Apple gadgets and Facebook.

49 servers shut in Euro police raid on online piracy network (AFP)

AFP - Police shut down 49 servers and detained 10 people in a Europe-wide raid in 13 countries against an online film pirating network, the Belgian prosecutor's office said Wednesday.

Study: 65 Percent of Adults Victimized by Cyber Crime (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Symantec study shows cybercrime victims take emotional toll.

Salesforce.com offers Chatter networking on mobile (Reuters)

Reuters - Salesforce.com will offer mobile versions of its Chatter tool for social networking inside companies from later this year as it seeks to make its software more ubiquitous and its customers more productive.

Study: Cybercrime hits two-thirds Internet users (Digital Trends)

Digital Trends - A new study from Internet security giant Symantec shows cybercrime affects everyone everywhere, and US Internet users are particularly vulnerable. Almost three-quarters of US Internet users are cybercrime victims, and the US ranks third on the list of countries attacked the most. When looked at globally, the number is still eye-opening, affecting about two-thirds of Internet users. Cybercrime includes computer viruses, online credit card fraud, and identity theft.

Extensis launches Portfolio Server 9.5 (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Extensis has announced Portfolio Server 9.5, a new version of its Digital Asset Management (DAM) software, designed to help small businesses and corporate teams quickly locate and access large collections of photos, graphics, documents, and videos.

Norton Releases 2011 Security Products (PC World)

PC World - Norton on Wednesday announced its 2011 versions of its Norton Internet Security suite and Norton Antivirus software. Norton also announced a new application--Norton Power Eraser--that is designed to remove the increasingly common fake antivirus malware.

Norton Releases 2011 Security Products (PC World)

PC World - Norton on Wednesday announced its 2011 versions of its Norton Internet Security suite and Norton Antivirus software. Norton also announced a new application--Norton Power Eraser--that is designed to remove the increasingly common fake antivirus malware.

Symantec: Most Hacking Victims Blame Themselves (PC World)

PC World - Just under two-thirds of all Internet users have been hit by some sort of cybercrime, and while most of them are angry about it, a surprisingly large percentage feel guilt too, according to a survey commissioned by Symantec.

Salesforce.com Readies Native Mobile Chatter Apps (PC World)

PC World - Salesforce.com is working on a series of native mobile applications for its Chatter collaboration software, the company announced Wednesday. Supported platforms include Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, Google Android and Reseach in Motion's BlackBerry.

Red Bend Buys VirtualLogix for Mobile Virtualization (PC World)

PC World - Red Bend, a mobile software management company, has acquired VirtualLogix to stake its claim in the emerging field of mobile virtualization.

Symantec Releases 2011 Norton Line (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Symantec on Wednesday announced the release of Norton AntiVirus 2011 and Norton Internet Security 2011, which offer strong protection against known viruses and brand-new variations.