Dirty, dirty PC's

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/13/ventblockers/

Intel and AMD settle legal rows

US chip maker Intel has agreed to pay rival AMD $1.25bn as part of a deal to settle all outstanding legal disputes between the two companies.

The two firms said the settlement covered all anti-trust litigation and patent disputes.
Read the full story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8357266.stm

Broadband in a backpack

In the aftermath of a disaster, any connection to the outside world can be life-saving.
Wireless communication expert Mike Outmesguine has demonstrated an easy way to produce a "Network Relief Kit" - an ultra-portable method of connecting to the internet from almost any location in the world.
The entire kit can be carried in a back-pack, and offers a fast enough connection to watch videos on YouTube.
The pack consists of several lightweight components which combine to give the ability to upload photos and videos, make calls and e-mail.
Mr. Outmesguine says getting quick access to the internet means relief efforts can be more targeted and efficient. People within disaster zones can direct relief to the places and people that need it most.
Read Full Story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8318156.stm

Security firm chokes sprawling spam botnet

A botnet that was once responsible for an estimated third of the world's spam has been knocked out of commission thanks to researchers from security firm FireEye.


http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/10/fireeye_takes_out_ozdok/

Fulgurites: High-Glass Digs Where Lightning Goes To Die

Fulgurites: High-Glass Digs Where Lightning Goes To Die

Toyota Engineers New Flower Species to Absorb Emissions at Prius Factories

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/toyota-engineers-new-flower-species-absorb-emissions-prius.php

The story behind the 'slashes' in web addresses

The story behind the 'slashes' in web addresses.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8306631.stm