All Technology
- Cloud computing: Oracle becomes a believerCloud computing will allow Oracle to lease its business software and distribute it over the Internet. CEO Ellison says Oracle now has world's 'most comprehensive' cloud computing.
- Facebook App Center goes live for mobile usersFacebook officially launched its App Center this week, amid a smattering of good news from Wall Street.Â
- What to expect from Apple at WWDC 2012? New MacBooks, more Siri.Apple's annual developers conference, WWDC, is right around the corner. And analysts are already lining up to predict what products Apple will introduce.Â
- Google Earth, now in 3-D!With 3-D imagery, expanded street view, and offline access, Google Earth and Google Maps got a pretty major boost this week. Rumor has it that Google is beefing up their services before Apple launches its own competing map app.
- In wake of LinkedIn hack, Last.fm confirms data breachLast.fm is the latest site to be hit by hackers. Reps for the music platform today encouraged users to update or reset their passwords.Â
- Virgin Mobile's prepaid iPhone 4S could save you $750Virgin Mobile USA, a subsidiary of Sprint, will soon offer American consumers a prepaid version of the iPhone 4S. The iPhone deal asks for more money upfront, but will save customers $750 over two years.Â
- Samsung Galaxy III coming to US? Legal battle looms.Samsung Galaxy III scheduled to start selling in the US on June 21. Samsung says it will fight Apple's move to have a federal court ban sales of the Samsung Galaxy III.
- 5 secrets hidden in Google's tribute to the first drive-in theater To commemorate the opening of the first drive-in theater in New Jersey, in 1933, Google unveiled another of its nostalgic doodle. But, Google being Google, it hid several secrets codes and allusions. Have you spotted all of Google's inside jokes?
- First drive-in theater: Did you hear the classic Wilhelm scream?With Google's homage to the first drive-in theater, here's a brief look at the Wilhelm scream, one of the most famous sound effects in cinema history.Â
- E3 2012: Nintendo's 'comeback' gets mixed reviewsAnalysis: Amidst demos of anticipated games such as "Halo 4" and "The Last of Us" at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Nintendo focused on its upcoming console, the Wii U. Does Nintendo's new hardware have a chance at beating Microsoft and Sony's "system-sellers"?
- LinkedIn investigation possible theft of six million passwordsAlthough LinkedIn did not confirm if any user data had been hacked or leaked, researchers at UK Web security company Sophos say they have confirmed that a file posted online does contain, in part, LinkedIn passwords 'hashes' - a way of encrypting or storing passwords.
- The Middle East fights the Flame, but virus spreads anywayFlame virus has infected more than 1,000 Windows-powered computers across the Middle East, according to reports.
- First drive-in theater doodle and the DIY drive-in movie revivalGoogle honors the first drive-in theater with a cool video. Today, 'guerrilla drive-ins' are feeding the appetite for movies under the stars.
- Star Wars 1313: First look at new LucasArts game hits the WebLucasArts has released gameplay footage of its new action title, Star Wars 1313.Â
- Nintendo shows off Wii U titles, 'Miiverse' platformAt E3 this week, Nintendo provided additional details about its forthcoming Wii U console.Â
- Data-only wireless plans likely in two years, AT&T CEO saysData-only wireless plans will be offered by someone in the industry, not necessarily AT&T. Phone calls, texts would be counted as data under data-only wireless plans. Â
- Facebook Junior? The social network prepares for younger users: reportFacebook is building technology that would allow users under the age of 13 to access the social network, according to a new report.Â
- SmartGlass makes Xbox gameplay a two-screen experienceSmartGlass, the new service for the Xbox 360, appears to steal a little thunder from the forthcoming Wii U.Â
- 5 games to look for at E3 2012 The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is one of the most anticipated video game shows of the year. This time around, developers and designers from companies such as Activision and Electronic Arts will be showcasing their new and unreleased products among about 200 registered exhibitors. Here are five games to look for this year – but we also want to hear from you. Let us know about your most anticipated titles in the comments.
- Samsung Galaxy S III debuts in EuropeSamsung Galaxy S III goes on sale this week in 28 European and Middle Eastern nations. In Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, the Samsung Galaxy S III will have access to Music Hub, an ITunes-like service.