Officials: computer problem that caused delay in unemployment benefit payments has been fixed

A computer problem that resulted in 86,000 benefit recipients not having their unemployment payments posted to their debit card accounts earlier today has been corrected, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has announced.

Computer glitch that halted benefits payments fixed

A computer problem that resulted in 86,000 benefit recipients from not having their unemployment payments posted to their debit card accounts today has been fixed, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Computer provides sex health information

LONDON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Computer-based interventions on sexual health -- successful for HIV prevention -- may help with family planning or relationship issues, U.K. researchers say. Family planning - Reproductive health - HIV - Sexuality - Organizations

Computer Glitch Affecting Unemployment Benefits Fixed

Nevada's unemployment office says a computer glitch affecting thousands of benefit recipients is now fixed.

Computer expert nails down Jewish New Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- A San Francisco-based computer scientist says he has solved the mystery of dating Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah - New Year - Rosh Hashana - Judaism - Religion and Spirituality

GM testing voice command to update Facebook status (AP)

AP - General Motors Co. is testing software that would let drivers talk to their cars to update status messages on the Facebook social media website, as well as listen to Facebook messages, the company said Wednesday.

Apple's New iOS 4.1: Its 4 Biggest Improvements (PC World)

PC World - Apple released version 4.1 of iOS, its mobile operating system, promising several new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements for users of the iPhone and iPod Touch. iOS 4.1 offers access to Game Center, FaceTime calling from the iPhone app's Favorites tab, and improved audio quality when using Bluetooth accessories -- all worthwhile improvements and additions, certainly.

Sexual Health: Computer-Based Approaches Increase Knowledge

Interactive computer packages are effective in improving knowledge about sexual health, according to a new study by Cochrane researchers. Computer-based approaches could help to tackle problems such as sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.Patients may be unlikely to discuss sexual health concerns with health professionals because of the sensitivity of the issues, or simply ...

Cybercrime is Rampant Around the World, Says Study (PC World)

PC World - A new study by security vendor Symantec reports that Internet crime has grown into a widespread problem globally. It also provides intriguing insights into consumers' lax attitudes toward online piracy, plagiarism, and other illegally or unethical activities.

Computer-Based Video Analysis Boosts Data Gathering In Behavioral Studies

Thomas Serre, assistant professor of cognitive, linguistic and psychological sciences at Brown, and colleagues at MIT and Caltech have developed a computer-based system that can learn how to identify behaviors of interest and then analyze many hours of video. The team describes the system in Nature Communications.For decades, carefully logging data about how mice go through the motions of their ...

Microsoft previews more of Office 2011 (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Microsoft continues to dole out the tidbits about Office for Mac 2011. As it did in August and July, the company has released a video highlighting some of the update's new features. This third entry in the Behind-the-Scenes series focuses on co-authoring tools, the softwareâs connection to Officeâs Web apps, and PowerPoint's Brodcast Slideshow feature.

Indian Trade Body Objects to Ohio Offshore Outsourcing Ban (PC World)

PC World - India's National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) on Wednesday described Ohio's ban on offshore outsourcing as discrimination against Indian outsourcers.

Studiometry 8 brings new features, interface (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Oranged Software this week announced the release of Studiometry 8, the latest version of the companyâs project management software.

10 arrested in European raids on Internet piracy (AP)

AP - Ten people have been arrested in raids across Europe against computer pirates who put illegal copies of movies and television series on the Internet, Belgian police said Wednesday.

Computer Problem Stops Unemployment Payments

A computer problem overnight has caused unemployment benefit payments to not post on accounts.

Trend Micro Revamps Entire Product Line With 'Titanium' (PC World)

PC World - Following up Norton's new product launch early Wednesday, Trend Micro announced an overhaul of its entire home user product line on Wednesday, under the moniker "Titanium." The new products, Titanium Internet Security, Titanium Maximum Security, and Titanium Antivirus+, include new features that use cloud computing for malware detection.

Computer Glitch Stalls Nevada Unemployment Payments

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) has identified and corrected a computer problem that resulted in 86,000 benefit recipients from not having their unemployment payments posted to their debit card accounts today.

Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. Awarded Contract with the State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection

MONTGOMERY, Ala.----Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. announced today that the Florida Department of Environment Protection recently awarded ICS a contract for application support and maintenance outsourcing.

Sock-pairing robot a promising match for software gurus (AFP)

AFP - Willow Garage is out to transform the world of robotics with a formula that has helped make stars of Apple gadgets and Facebook.

49 servers shut in Euro police raid on online piracy network (AFP)

AFP - Police shut down 49 servers and detained 10 people in a Europe-wide raid in 13 countries against an online film pirating network, the Belgian prosecutor's office said Wednesday.

Study: 65 Percent of Adults Victimized by Cyber Crime (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Symantec study shows cybercrime victims take emotional toll.

Salesforce.com offers Chatter networking on mobile (Reuters)

Reuters - Salesforce.com will offer mobile versions of its Chatter tool for social networking inside companies from later this year as it seeks to make its software more ubiquitous and its customers more productive.

Study: Cybercrime hits two-thirds Internet users (Digital Trends)

Digital Trends - A new study from Internet security giant Symantec shows cybercrime affects everyone everywhere, and US Internet users are particularly vulnerable. Almost three-quarters of US Internet users are cybercrime victims, and the US ranks third on the list of countries attacked the most. When looked at globally, the number is still eye-opening, affecting about two-thirds of Internet users. Cybercrime includes computer viruses, online credit card fraud, and identity theft.

Extensis launches Portfolio Server 9.5 (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Extensis has announced Portfolio Server 9.5, a new version of its Digital Asset Management (DAM) software, designed to help small businesses and corporate teams quickly locate and access large collections of photos, graphics, documents, and videos.

Norton Releases 2011 Security Products (PC World)

PC World - Norton on Wednesday announced its 2011 versions of its Norton Internet Security suite and Norton Antivirus software. Norton also announced a new application--Norton Power Eraser--that is designed to remove the increasingly common fake antivirus malware.

Norton Releases 2011 Security Products (PC World)

PC World - Norton on Wednesday announced its 2011 versions of its Norton Internet Security suite and Norton Antivirus software. Norton also announced a new application--Norton Power Eraser--that is designed to remove the increasingly common fake antivirus malware.

Symantec: Most Hacking Victims Blame Themselves (PC World)

PC World - Just under two-thirds of all Internet users have been hit by some sort of cybercrime, and while most of them are angry about it, a surprisingly large percentage feel guilt too, according to a survey commissioned by Symantec.

Salesforce.com Readies Native Mobile Chatter Apps (PC World)

PC World - Salesforce.com is working on a series of native mobile applications for its Chatter collaboration software, the company announced Wednesday. Supported platforms include Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, Google Android and Reseach in Motion's BlackBerry.

Red Bend Buys VirtualLogix for Mobile Virtualization (PC World)

PC World - Red Bend, a mobile software management company, has acquired VirtualLogix to stake its claim in the emerging field of mobile virtualization.

Symantec Releases 2011 Norton Line (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Symantec on Wednesday announced the release of Norton AntiVirus 2011 and Norton Internet Security 2011, which offer strong protection against known viruses and brand-new variations.

Apple releases Safari updates (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - On Tuesday Apple issued minor updates to its Safari Web browser with âimprovements to compatibility and securityâ:Â Safari 5.0.2 for Leopard and Snow Leopard (OS X 10.5.8 or later) or Windows (XP, Vista, and 7) and Safari 4.1.2 for Tiger (OS X 10.4.11).

Semiconductor-equipment maker shares sink (AP)

AP - Shares of several companies that make semiconductor equipment dropped Tuesday after a Barclays Capital analyst lowered ratings and earnings estimates due to weaker global demand for chips.

Entropic Communications adds 2 board members (AP)

AP - Semiconductor maker Entropic Communications Inc. on Tuesday named two new members to its board.

Android vs. IPhone Is No Easy Call (PC World)

PC World - Google's Android mobile operating system proved a formidable rival to the wildly popular iPhone in a recent real-world test.

Crowded Smartphone Market Could Bring IT Headaches (PC World)

PC World - Business and consumer demand for smartphones is growing rapidly, but no single mobile operating system will rule the market in the way that Windows dominates personal computers.