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Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs

Record label Sony BMG Music Entertainment said on Tuesday that it will recall millions of CDs that, if played in a consumer's PC disc drive, will expose the computer to serious security risks.

New Sony CD risk identified

Computer researchers uncovered a new security risk on Friday related to Sony BMG Music Entertainment copy-protected CDs, which could expose several hundred computers to attack.

Numbers game: Macs safe but not so secure

The scalp of Mac OS X has been waved trophy-like after being hacked in controlled environments, yet security researchers are hard pressed remembering the last time a Mac was compromised in the wild.

Photo industry braces for another revolution

Replacing film with digital sensors was a major change, but new combining computing with photography is beginning to transform the industry more radically.

No winner for Blu-ray/HD DVD format war?

The conflict raging between Toshiba's HD-DVD and Sony's Blu-ray high-definition video players may end in a stalemate if a new report is to be believed.

Headphone Buying Guide

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.