Tech Update: In a Computer Worm, a Possible Biblical Clue

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September 30, 2010 Tech Update

In a Computer Worm, a Possible Biblical Clue By JOHN MARKOFF and DAVID E. SANGER A reference in computer code to the Book of Esther may or may not be a sign of an Israeli origin to the Stuxnet worm. U.S. Sanctions 8 Iran Officials for Crackdown Web Tastes Freedom Inside Syria, and It's Bitter By ROBERT F. WORTH A draft law regulating online media would clamp down on bloggers and other journalists. ADVERTISEMENT Advertising Cosmo Campaign Puts Viewers in the Photo Shoot By JANE L. LEVERE Hearst, the publisher of Cosmopolitan, is spending $1.5 million for what is the magazine's first global, digital advertising campaign. Private Moment Made Public, Then a Fatal Jump By LISA W. FODERARO Tyler Clementi killed himself after an intimate encounter was broadcast. Nintendo Says 3-D Device Will Arrive After Holidays By HIROKO TABUCHI The company said its new 3DS console would not be available until early next year, meaning it will miss the crucial year-end holiday sales season. Room For Debate Can Twitter Lead the Masses? What are the limitations of social media tools in inciting political activism? Post a Comment Technology Most E-Mailed State of the Art: A Simple Swipe on a Phone, and You're Paid The Social Network That Gets Down to Business Gadgetwise: What to Do If Hackers Steal Your Online Accounts Gadgetwise: An Easy, Painless Way to Keep a PC in Shape Nintendo Says 3-D Device Will Arrive After Holidays Owner of Segway Company Dies in a Segway Accident Get a Clue: What Do People Remember About Your Site? App Smart: Healthful Reminders for Medications, Beyond an Apple a Day Pogue's Posts: Finally, Professional Dictation Software for the Mac State of the Art: Sony Raises Camera Feats to New Level ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

Personal Tech State of the Art A Simple Swipe on a Phone, and You're Paid By DAVID POGUE The Square device snaps into an iPhone and allows you to become a credit card authorizing entrepreneur. No setup fees, no two-year contract - you're in business. The Social Network That Gets Down to Business By MIGUEL HELFT LinkedIn allows its 75 million users to network with other professionals to find jobs or help build their businesses. App Smart Healthful Reminders for Medications, Beyond an Apple a Day By BOB TEDESCHI Appropriately enough, using the apps that remind you to take medications feels like ingesting medicine - an unpleasant chore, but good for you. Studio Behind Facebook Movie Woos Techies September 29, 2010, 5:08 PM The Rise of the 3-D Printers September 29, 2010, 5:02 PM Skype Wants to Connect to the Office September 29, 2010, 4:51 PM Tech Talk: Google and Its Rivals September 29, 2010, 4:20 PM Go to the Bits Blog » Technology Headlines From Around the Web What's This? UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog Photos: Nokia N8 Begins To Ship MacDailyNews iPad Effect: Apple's revolutionary iPad leads tablet charge as netbook shipments plummet BoomTown Major Meltdown at Yahoo As More Top Execs To Depart, Including U.S. Head Hilary Schneider Fixit Apple TV 2nd Generation Teardown SlashGear Amazon Android app store TCs leak More at Blogrunner » ADVERTISEMENT

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