Our Top Stories | Will the 'Facebook Phone' Become a Privacy Nightmare? Rumors are swirling that Facebook is getting into the smartphone business. If true, that could be bad news for you and me. Share: | RIAA, MPAA Websites Pummeled By 4chans Wrath Users of the 4chan internet forum launched a series of DDoS attacks on the RIAA and MPAA websites over the weekend, temporarily forcing the sites offline. Share: | Super Mario Oddities 25 years of wackiness inspired by the legendary Nintendo game, from lost levels to breakfast food to pop art. Share: | Lesson From Latest Twitter Attack: Don't Hover? The choice for Internet users seems increasingly to be between usability and security. Share: | Nokia Says N8 Smartphone Not Delayed Nokia rebuffs claims its iPhone-killer N8 smartphone is being delayed and insists it will ship third quarter 2010. Share: | Update: Twitter Mouse-over Flaw Spawns Potentially Dangerous Links Twitter is working fast to put an end to a security flaw that allows third-parties to create mouse rollovers that trigger links to Websites. Share: | Microsoft to Bring Zune Software to a Larger World Audience Zune's software, Marketplace and music service will be available in more than 20 countries this fall in anticipation of the Windows Phone 7 debut later this year. Share: | Apple Buys Polar Rose Face-Recognition Firm Apple reportedly spent $29 million for face-recognition software firm. Share: | Apple, Adobe Patch Critical Bugs Adobe and Apple released security updates for Flash Player and Mac OS X on Monday. Share: | The Five Pros and Cons of a Facebook Phone The persistent rumors of a Facebook phone are are dream come true for some people. For others, it's an utter nightmare. Share: | Facebook: We Don't Build Phones Facebook squelches rumors it has an Android smartphone on tap. Share: | Was Stuxnet Built to Attack Iran's Nuclear Program? Iran's nuclear program may have been the target of the Stuxnet worm, security researchers say. Share: | Verizon iPhone Bad News for AT&T and Android A new survey doesn't bode well for AT&T or Android, finding that almost a quarter of AT&T's iPhone users, and eight million current Verizon customers would anxiously embrace the Verizon iPhone if it were available. Share: | Droid X Users Anxiously Await Froyo Update Verizon originally planned to roll out the Froyo update to Droid X users in "early September", but that timeframe has come and gone and Droid X users are still left wondering when the update will finally arrive. Share: | Internet Explorer 9 Beta Takes Off The initial reception of the Internet Explorer 9 beta has been an overwhelming success, with more than two million downloads in the first 48 hours it was available. Share: | Microsoft Pushes Zune Expansion Outside the US Microsoft plans to offer elements of its Zune music and movie services throughout Europe and other countries this fall. Share: | Linux Kernel Exploit Gives Hackers a Back Door Users of 64-bit distributions of Linux need to patch to prevent attacks using an aggressively exploited flaw. Share: | Sony Adds Blu-ray 3D Support to PlayStation 3 Sony began pushing out a firmware update for the PlayStation 3 that will allow the consoles to play 3D Blu-ray Disc titles. Share: | Why Google Docs will be a 'Killer App' for Tablets Google says it will introduce a tablet-friendly version of Google Docs that will be compatible with the Android mobile operating system as well as Apple's iOS4. Share: | Will Apple iPad Change Streaming Media? Report speculates that users may eventually be able to stream any video asset from an iPad to a big screen television. Share: | | | Top Reviews on PCWorld.com | First Impressions: Samsung's Galaxy Tab Stylish, feature-filled, and comfortable to hold, the Android-based Galaxy Tab promises to be the first true iPad rival. Share: | A Look Inside Android 2.2 "Froyo" While Flash Player is clearly the biggest update in Froyo, or Android 2.2, there are definitely a few other gems in the update. Share: | Panasonic Adds Touchscreen to Highest-End G-Series Camera The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 replaces the GH1 at the top end of the Micro Four Thirds lineup, offering touch controls, a new image-processing engine, fast autofocus, a quicker burst mode, and video improvements. Share: | Cut the Cord: Low-Cost and Free Landline Phone Alternatives Begone, monthly phone bill! New and improved products like NetTalk Duo, the Ooma Telo, and the YMax MagicJack offer full-featured phone service at a fraction of the cost of regular landline service. 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