Attention shoppers: Target offers mobile coupons
Target claims it’s the first major retail chain to launch mobile coupons nationwide for eager bargain hunters.
Microsoft Outlook makes friends with MySpace
The software maker said it is ready with a version of its Outlook Social Connector that links the e-mail program with the youth-oriented social network.
Firm: Toyota, industry need more rigorous testing
Latest problems linked to Toyota show the auto industry needs to fix the way it tests software, says company that specializes in software integrity.
Apple tops Consumer Reports’ tech support survey
Apple hit a home run in Consumer Reports’ recent tech support survey, taking the top spot in laptops and desktops.
Twitter to block malicious links
Links in direct messages on Twitter and e-mail notifications about direct messages will be filtered in an attempt to stop phishing attacks.
Europeans rally behind the ‘NoMix-tech’ toilet
New, eco-friendly toilet could substantially reduce pollution and conserve water and nutrients–and it’s getting rave reviews so far, scientists in Switzerland say.
In geolocation wars, SXSWi is mere skirmish
The rivalry between Gowalla and Foursquare might seem to define the nascent geolocation market. Hold your horses: Let’s see what Facebook is cooking up.
Green tech can’t shake the bubble question
Investors say we’ve already experienced “mini bubbles” driven by hype or subsidies. But there remains a societal push for cleaner and domestic sources of energy.
Mozilla to overhaul its open-source license
The Firefox backer wants to modernize and simplify the Mozilla Public License and sets an ambitious November deadline.
Dell tablet said to be named ‘Streak’
According to leaked company documents, the Mini 5 touch-screen tablet will come in a multitude of colors and have Amazon Kindle and Video On Demand access.