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As Internet users become increasingly threatened with spyware and adware attempting to infect their machines, software vendors and consumers groups have been struggling to answer a critical question: What is spyware? A coalition is now attempting to draw a line between acceptable and invasive advertising. The Anti-Spyware Coalition, headed by the Center for Democracy & […]

Opera Software has released a test version of its flagship Web browser that adds an embedded BitTorrent client for downloading content using the popular file-sharing protocol. Although Opera has not officially announced the beta, which is dubbed a “technology preview,” the release is available from the companys FTP server. The addition makes Opera the first […]

Despite helping to launch the Mozilla Foundation and releasing the code to its AOL Server software, America Online has never been synonymous with open source. But a number of new initiatives could change AOLs proprietary image, as the company strives to reach a broader audience on the open Web. Faced with extending its core business […]

Following confusion surrounding its Windows x64 Advancement Program, which offers a free upgrade from the standard 32-bit version of Windows XP to the recent 64-bit release, Microsoft has clarified the language on its Web site. All users, whether they purchased or built their PCs, are now eligible for the 64-bit upgrade. Microsoft previously had said […]

Microsoft has released an update to Windows XP Service Pack 2 that fortifies the operating systems wireless networking security through the adoption of Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA2 offers more advanced data encryption and conforms to government-mandated regulations for security, including HIPPA and FIPS 140-2. The update also adds support for Wireless Provisioning Services Information […]

Now that its mastered loading search results in fractions of a second, Google has opened up its massive computing power to the masses with one goal in mind: to speed up Web surfing. The company has released the Google Web Accelerator, which routes browser activity through Google machines to make Web pages load faster. Google […]

Online computer and peripheral retailer TigerDirect has filed suit against Apple claiming Mac OS X 10.4, known as “Tiger,” infringes on its trademarked name. According to court filings, TigerDirect is seeking an injunction to stop Apples from using the word “tiger” online or in printed materials. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court […]

BetaNews has learned that America Online has begun beta testing the next generation of its AOL Instant Messaging software called “Triton,” which will replace the existing AIM client. Triton addresses user grievances while adding highly anticipated bells and whistles including tabbed messaging and chat logging. As the first major overhaul to AIM since its inception, […]

In a major initiative to combat the growing threat of identity theft scams, AOL announced it will begin to work internally and with partners to identify and block member access to phishing sites. AOL says the blocks affect only dangerous sites, and will not be extended to censor questionable content. The move will be the […]

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a landmark case on Tuesday that could have far-reaching consequences for both copyright holders and the technology industry. At issue is whether two peer-to-peer network operators, Grokster and StreamCast, are liable for the copyright infringement committed by their users. Both file-sharing companies contend that P2P (peer-to-peer) networks can be […]

The U.S. government will join select partners of Microsoft in receiving security patches as early as a month before they become generally available. The early-access program, already available to some customers, provides beta test versions of patches so customers can be prepared when vulnerabilities are publicly disclosed. Microsoft signed a $500 million software deal with […]

America Onlines Netscape team has opened its doors to the public, releasing the first beta of the revived Netscape Web browser. Based upon Firefox, Netscape version 8 focuses on security and user privacy, and supports rendering with both Mozillas Gecko and Microsofts Internet Explorer browser engines. As reported by BetaNews, AOL originally planned for a […]