Best Western rebuts claims of massive data breach (AP)
AP - Did a computer intrusion at a Best Western hotel in Germany open the door for a hacker to steal the records of 8 million customers and pull off "the greatest cyber-heist in world history," as a Scottish newspaper put it? 213
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Broadcom co-founder apologizes after plea deal (AP)
AP - Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry Samueli has apologized for lying to the Securities and Exchange Commission during its probe of stock options backdating at the chip maker.
In Sao Paulo, a 'social Silicon Valley' (CNET)
CNET - SAO PAULO, Brazil--Brazilian journalist Gilberto Dilmenstein walks down an alley in the Villa Madelena neighborhood showing how what was once a haven for drug dealers has been transformed into a canvas for artists.
Can JavaFX make a play for rich Internet apps? (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - With its new JavaFX technology for rich Internet applications, Sun Microsystems hopes to leverage the strength of the Java development base and Java's ubiquitous presence on devices to make a strong run in a race it has entered very late -- and where Adobe Systems and Microsoft have a huge head start.
Panic updates Coda Web development application (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Mac software developer Panic released an update for its Web development tool, Coda on Tuesday.
Weak economy to sap handset market growth: Gartner (Reuters)
Reuters - A weakening global economy will blunt cellphone market sales growth this year, research firm Gartner said on Wednesday.
Linux end-user summit planned (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - The Linux Foundation on Wednesday plans to announce an event enabling Linux users to interact with the Linux community, including high-level maintainers and developers.
U.S. heating oil dealers clamp down on unpaid bills (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. heating oil dealers are using new software to weed out clients who may not pay their bills as Americans gear up for another winter of high fuel costs in the world's top consumer.
IBM's server market lead over HP grows (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. computer group International Business Machines widened its market share lead over rival Hewlett-Packard Co in worldwide server shipments in the second quarter, researcher IDC said on Wednesday.
'Ratchet & Clank' leads wave of fresh PSN games (AP)
AP - Of the three video-game console manufacturers, Microsoft was the first to embrace online gaming, and its Xbox Live has become essential to anyone who wants to play against faraway competitors. Sony and Nintendo are trying to catch up with, respectively, the PlayStation Network and the Virtual Console.
Dell unveils new PCs targeting emerging markets (AP)
AP - Dell Inc. unveiled four low-cost computer models for China, India and other emerging economies Wednesday in a new bid to tap the potential of high-growth markets outside the United States.
Mystery 'iPhone Girl' generates Internet intrigue (AP)
AP - Who is the "iPhone Girl"?
Immersion and Microsoft End Six-Year Court Battle (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - After more than six years of disputes and battles between Immersion and Microsoft, the companies are waving white flags. After suing Microsoft for patent infringement on Xbox controller technology and winning, and then suing again for breach of a confidentiality agreement, Immersion will now pay Microsoft $20.75 million of the $26 million it received in a previous settlement.
Ericsson venture must do better: Sony CEO (Reuters)
Reuters - Sony's (6758.T) joint venture with cell phone maker Ericsson (ERICb.ST) must do better, Sony's chief executive was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
Flights back to normal after FAA software glitch (AP)
AP - The FAA said that most flights around the country were back to normal Wednesday, after a software malfunction delayed hundreds of flights on Tuesday.
Mozilla's 'Ubiquity' Ties Content Together (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Mozilla Labs on Tuesday introduced a language-based add-on for its Firefox browser that lets users insert data into e-mails or navigate the Web without switching back and forth between multiple windows.
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