[Technology] Forum site gives more details on Apple and Facebook hacks

Forum site gives more details on Apple and Facebook hacks
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9882314/Apple-releases-malware-removal-tool-after-being-hit-by-computer-hackers.html
Hackers allegedly accessed employee computers through a forum Web site for software developers -- the site's owner now reveals more about how the cyberattack happened.

Commercial Cyberspying, Theft Promise Rich Payoff
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/commercial-cyber-spying-offers-rich-payoff-18543438
For state-backed cyberspies such as a Chinese military unit implicated by a U.S. security firm in a computer crime wave, hacking foreign companies can produce high-value secrets ranging from details on oil fields to advanced manufacturing technology.

As Tesla Eyes Profit, Elon Musk Wants to Punch Himself in the Face
http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/02/19/new-york-times-tester-used-poor-judgement-in-tesla-review-public-editor/
In a letter detailing Tesla Motors' fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, Elon Musk seemed to deliver a lot of what investors have been hoping for.

Underperforming UK Auction for 4G Spectrum Will Benefit Innovation And Access
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2281552/Chancellors-superfast-4G-airwaves-auction-leaves-1-2bn-black-hole-public-finances.html
The UK's auction of 4G spectrum for mobile phone services has raised over one million pounds less than expected (reports BBC News).

Google shows the world its official Android 4.2.2 changelog
http://venturebeat.com/2013/02/18/gundotra-nexus-phone-camers/
When Android 4.2.2 quietly debuted last week, most users were left guessing about what exactly had been included in the software update.

Twitter's shortened links a little longer now
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/9883076/Twitter-shortens-tweets-by-two-characters.html
Twitter users will soon find they have less room than usual to spell out how they're feeling and include a link, as a slight tweak to the social network's link-shortening service reduces the number of characters you can use to as few as 117.

Sprint CEO Hesse Seeking More Deals as Data Demand Surges: Tech
http://thepointdaily.com/wireless-communications-highlights-vodafone-nysevod-plummets-after-job-cuts/126825/
Sprint Nextel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Dan Hesse said he's on a hunt for wireless spectrum after watching Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc. devour more and more of the mobile-phone industry's most precious resource.

Google Developing Touchscreen Devices Using Chrome Operating System
http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devices/now-google-selling-chromebooks-through-its-web-browser
Google Inc. has developed the first touchscreen laptops powered by its Chrome operating system to be sold later this year, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Internet giant tries to go toe-to-toe with Microsoft Corp.

Mossberg on Republic Wireless
http://www.collegenews.com/article/is_republic_wireless_worth_its_19_month_price
WSJ personal technology columnist Walt Mossberg weighs in on Republic Wireless that uses Wi-Fi for calls, data and text messages. Duration 5:46; Date Feb 20, 2013.

Yammer Earns Its Keep for Microsoft, One Kahlua Sundae at a Time
http://www.citeworld.com/node/21465
About six months ago Microsoft (MSFT) acquired Yammer for $1.2 billion. The price tag still seems shocking. Surely some engineers at Microsoft could look at Facebook (FB), mimic the social networking service, and make it slightly more corporate, just like ...