Shoplifters Steal Computers From Office Max
A pair of brazen thieves is stealing expensive computers from stores in Brentwood and Olivette. Both Office Max stores in each community were hit. A total of three computers worth more than $600 each were stolen.

Some shameless shoplifters are ripping off expensive computers and making a run for it.
Some shameless shoplifters are ripping off expensive computers and making a run for it.       Typically shoplifters try to hide their crime by shoving the merchandise under their coat or in a bag. But in this case, the thieves are particularly flagrant in their method of operation.   "Shoplifting tends to increase at Christmas time." Lt. Mike McBride Four days earlier they were at an Olivette ...

Computers figuring out what words mean
The Internet got smarter this week with the release of a semantic map that teaches computers the meanings behind words -- and gives the machines a vocabulary far larger than that of a typical US college graduate.

Qualcomm to link people to Internet without computers
U.S. wireless technology titan Qualcomm on Wednesday said it is unleashing technology that will let people in poor countries connect to the Internet without personal computers.

Technology ambassadors send Cornell library computers, software to Iraqi schools
Al Heiman, a senior consultant/adviser with Cornell Information Technologies, has a mission: Collect computers from people who no longer need them and send them to people who do.

Outdated Florida High computers prompt officials to create a new technology plan
It's not unusual for some students at Florida State University School to have better computers at home than they do in their classrooms.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers extends Tablet PC portfolio for ME
Dubai, UAE, December 4, 2008 - At a time when mobility, flexibility and efficiency is among the most demanded characteristics in mobile devices, Fujitsu Siemens Computers have extended its Infrastructure Products & Services portfolio to include the STYLISTIC ST6012, a robust and powerful device that fits optimally into solutions for vertical markets and branches, such as healthcare, banking and ...

DPS installs in-car computers in patrol vehicles
Texas Department of Public Safety trooper patrol cars now have state-of the art computer technology -- in-car computers are being installed in nearly 2,000 patrol units.

Factory orders drop more than expected in October
WASHINGTON -- Orders to U.S. factories plunged in October by the sharpest amount in over eight years as a deepening recession caused big cutbacks in demand for steel, autos, computers and heavy machinery. Analysts expect the weakness will continue for some time.

Iameco Green Computers Have a Lesson or Two for Apple
With all the recent hullabaloo about the new greener Macbook, it's easy to forget that there have been some green computers out on the market for some time, and that they address areas that Apple has not. While Apple is to be applauded for their efforts, there are other companies that take green computing further: Iameco (said "I am eco") is the product of Dublin based Micropro Computers. What ...

German police get powers to hack into home computers
German police will get sweeping new powers to hack into people's home computers with 'Trojan' viruses sent through the internet.

Computers in Bahrain 'at risk'
COMPUTERS in Bahrain are one of the world's worst infected with malware and potentially unwanted software, according to a top security expert.

Next chapter for personal computers written in netbooks
Some consumers are opting for the latest generation of inexpensive, small, Web-connected computers in place of laptops that can cost three times as much.

FBI agent accused of trying to help Pellicano
Mark T. Rossini is charged with accessing bureau computers for files that could have helped the Hollywood private eye, who was convicted of wiretapping and racketeering. A veteran FBI agent has been accused of illegally accessing computers at bureau headquarters in Washington, D.C., in what prosecutors suspect was a failed bid to help Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano defend himself ...

Worm targets Darlington County Treasurer?s Office computers
A worm took a bite out of the Darlington County Treasurer?s Office computers Monday ? the deadline to pay delinquent taxes

Report: Fed allegedly tried to help Pellicano
A published report says an FBI agent has been accused of illegally accessing the agency's computers to help Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano defend himself against wiretapping charges. The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that Mark Rossini,...

Charities taking unwanted computers
Anyone upgrading their computer over the holidays has a couple options for getting rid of the old one without clogging the landfill ? and helping out people in need in the process.

Edible Electronics Monitor Drugs in Your Body
Tiny computers embedded into pills may soon help doctors monitor drugs in your body and tailor dosages to individual patients.

Report: Fed allegedly tried to help Pellicano
A published report says an FBI agent has been accused of illegally accessing the agency's computers to help Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano defend himself against wiretapping charges. Read comments

EAST class looking for used computers
Eureka High School's Environmental and Spatial Technology class, or EAST, is asking the community to donate any old computers to help low-income students at EHS.