Appeals court rules some software can't be bought (AP)

AP - A federal appeals court has ruled computer software programs can't be resold under widely used licensing agreements that handcuff the program's original buyer.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading: Apple Inc. rose $.34 or .1 percent, to $263.41. Dell Inc. fell $.32 or 2.6 percent, to $12.06. Hewlett Packard fell $.54 or 1.4 percent, to $38.28. IBM rose $1.63 or 1.3 percent, to $127.99. Lexmark rose $.37 or 1.0 percent, to $38.91.

LEGO Android Towers Over Your iPhone at 15 Inches (PC World)

PC World - Grayson Wendell must really love the Android operating system---so much that he constructed a huggable model of the Android mascot entirely out of Lego bricks. Using a program he wrote to design Lego domes (does this make it CALDD software---computer-aided Lego dome design?), Grayson spent a week developing and building the 15-inch Lego mascot.

Security firms issue warning over email worm (AFP)

AFP - Computer security firms issued warnings on Friday over a computer virus that arrives by email offering downloads of "free sex movies" or documents.

Linux Wi-Fi Gets Easier with New Broadcom Driver (PC World)

PC World - Wireless chip maker Broadcom on Thursday announced good news for Linux users in the form of a fully open wireless driver that's compatible with the operating system.

UBS downgrades Intuit on stock price rise (AP)

AP - Financial software maker Intuit Inc. remains an "attractive story," with strong results despite a difficult economy, a UBS analyst said Friday.

Google's Android to be world No. 2 in 2010: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Google Inc's Android software will become the world's second most popular operating system for cell phones this year, leapfrogging rival offerings from Microsoft Corp, Research in Motion and Apple Inc, according to a new report.

New computer virus a throwback

A new computer virus, first detected on Thursday, is making its way around the globe, infecting computers at major corporations and government agencies as well as home users.

MacUpdate and Bundleecious offer bundles of Mac software joy (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - If buying oodles of software for one low price is just the sort of Internet incentive that tickles your fancy, boy are you in luck. Both Bundleecious and MacUpdate are offering some Mac software bundles right this very minute.

Analyst: TI to Sample Chip With New Arm CPU Next Year (PC World)

PC World - Texas Instruments could implement Arm's latest Cortex-A15 processor design in a chip that could be built and sampled as early as next year, an analyst said on Thursday.

Android to challenge Nokia's Symbian by 2014: Gartner (AFP)

AFP - Google's open-source Android will become the number two mobile operating system this year, leapfrogging BlackBerry and challenging market leader Nokia's Symbian by 2014, a research firm said Friday.

"Here You Have" E-mail Virus Clogs Corporate Inboxes (Mashable)

Mashable - An e-mail virus, dubbed "Here You Have" because of its subject line, has reportedly infected corporate networks of major companies like AIG, Procter & Gamble, Comcast, Disney and even Google since Thursday.

National Semiconductor shares drop after forecast (AP)

AP - Shares of National Semiconductor Corp. dropped Friday after the company's quarterly sales forecast missed Wall Street forecasts, another sign from chip makers that demand is weakening.

Nokia appoints Microsoft executive as new CEO (AFP)

AFP - The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia on Friday named a new software-savvy chief executive from Microsoft to help it battle slumping profits and an eroding market share in the smartphone segment.

Computer Sciences May Be Buyout Target for Private Equity, Jefferies Says

Computer Sciences Corp. , the networking and consulting company for businesses and government, may make an attractive takeover target for a private-equity company, a Jefferies & Co. analyst said.

Windows XP: Your Last Chance to Get it. Really. (PC World)

PC World - Windows 7 has been around for almost a year now, but lots of people are still sticking with Windows XP. Now, Microsoft is getting ready to pull the plug on Windows XP sales. No! Really! They mean it this time. Would they lie to you?

"Here You Have" Virus Demonstrates Need to Improve Malware Security (PC World)

PC World - A worm known affectionately as "Here You Have" based on the subject line of the infected e-mail used to propagate it has quickly spread into a global malware attack. The efficacy of the simple, and poorly worded e-mail luring users to click on a malicious link demonstrates why we need a whole new approach to malware defense.

'Here You Have' Virus Shows Security Weakness (PC World)

PC World - A worm known affectionately as "Here You Have" based on the subject line of the infected e-mail used to propagate it has quickly spread into a global malware attack. The efficacy of the simple, and poorly worded e-mail luring users to click on a malicious link demonstrates why we need a whole new approach to malware defense.

Meet the Makers: Q&A with Vladislav Kharchev of HedonicSoft (Appolicious)

Appolicious - Basic Info: HedonicSoft is a small software company thatcreats apps for the iPhone and iPad.

Mouse Computer LuvPad AD100 Tegra 2 tablet is Interpad clone

Japanese firm Mouse Computer is particularly excited about its new 10-inch Android tablet, the LuvPad AD100 , a Tegra 2 based slate that will begin shipping later this month. Peer closely at their images, though, and you’ll see this is no new device; it’s actually the same hardware as the E-Noa Interpad we played with at IFA 2010 last week . That means you get the same 512MB of RAM, Android 2.2 ...

Chipmakers' outlooks stoke economy concerns (Reuters)

Reuters - Chip makers National Semiconductor and Texas Instruments Inc on Thursday issued quarterly financial targets that stoked investors' worries about a sluggish economy.

Nokia Names Microsoft's Elop as New CEO (PC World)

PC World - Nokia has named Stephen Elop, president of Microsoft's business software group, to become its new CEO effective from later this month.

'Here you Have' Virus Tries to Delete Your Security Software (PC World)

PC World - On Thursday, a new worm hit the Internet, and itâs been spreading by emailing the address books of infected users, according to McAfee Labs. By masquerading as a benign PDF, the worm looks something like this when it shows up in your inbox:

'Here you Have' Virus Tries to Delete Your Security Software (PC World)

PC World - On Thursday, a new worm hit the Internet, and itâs been spreading by emailing the address books of infected users, according to McAfee Labs. By masquerading as a benign PDF, the worm looks something like this when it shows up in your inbox:

Computer Brain Palevsky’s Art Set For Auction at $78 Million

Computer pioneer Max Palevsky , who died in May at the age of 85, fed his art appetite for more than 40 years.

Hackers make 57,000 booby-trapped websites weekly: experts (AFP)

AFP - About 57,000 seemingly legitimate websites booby-trapped by hackers spring up on the Internet each week, computer security researchers at PandaLabs said.

Diodes (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Diodes (NMS:DIOD) , a maker of semiconductor parts, raised its Q3 revenue forecast to $161 mil-$166 mil, above views of $160.7 mil. It also raised its gross margin outlook to 36.5%-37%, above views of 35.6%. It rose 2.7% to 15.40.

ARM Holdings unveils new chip (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - The British chip designer said its Cortex A15 processor can improve the performance of smart phones, tablets, home entertainment products and enterprise servers as it continues to challenge Intel's (NMS:INTC) dominance. Texas Instruments , Samsung and ST-Ericsson are the first licensees for ARM Holdings' (NMS:ARMH) new chip, which is billed as capable of boosting smart phone performance by five times. ARM shares surged 4.1% to 18.83.

01 Communique files patent suit against Dell, shares up (Reuters)

Reuters - Canadian software maker 01 Communique Laboratory Inc on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Dell Inc and LogMeIn Inc alleging infringement of a patent on which it won a ruling against Citrix Systems in July.

Apple eases app restrictions, Adobe shares jump (Reuters)

Reuters - Apple Inc is easing restrictions for building iPhone and iPad applications, a move that should allow for the use of third-party tools such as Adobe Systems' Flash software and ease tension between the two companies.

Lattice Semiconductor reiterates 3Q guidance (AP)

AP - Lattice Semiconductor Corp., which makes programmable chips that are used in electronics, on Thursday backed its third-quarter guidance.

National Semiconductor 2Q outlook misses Street (AP)

AP - National Semiconductor Corp., which makes chips for power management, signal amplification and other uses, said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter net income nearly tripled, but the company said it expects slower growth than usual in the near term.

Another SMS Trojan Appears on Android Phones (PC World)

PC World - Kaspersky Labs first announced its detection of what appeared to be the first of several SMS Trojans on Googleâs Android operating system on August 9th. The application released in Russian markets outside of Googleâs Android Market, was disguised as a media player. Once installed, the code would send 3 premium SMS messages, effectively transferring the US equivalent of ~$18 from the user to the recipient company.

Summary Box: Apple publishes app guidelines (AP)

AP - THE RULES: Apple Inc. is giving software developers the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store. For example, it says it'll reject apps that rapidly drain the battery or generate excessive heat.

Online Privacy Bills Would Hurt E-commerce, Trade Group Says (PC World)

PC World - Proposals in the U.S. Congress that would create new rules for websites collecting personal data would cripple the online advertising and publishing industries, e-commerce trade group NetChoice said Thursday.