Norton Gives “Likejacking” Scams the Thumbs-Down

Who hasn’t been tempted to click on an enticing video posted to a friend’s Facebook wall, along with an eye-catching tagline such as, “WOW YOU’LL NEVER BELIEVE THIS”?  The allure is undeniable, but often, these video clips are actually “likejacking” attacks, where clicking will result in users “liking” the video and posting it to their own wall.  Worse than being embarrassing and annoying, likejacking could even be used by cyberscammers to infect PCs or steal identities.   

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Lenovo's 32GB IdeaPad K1 Honeycomb Tablet sells for $449.99

Labour Day deals can't get much better than this. Here's Lenovo's sweet Tegra 2 Powered IdeaPad K1 Honeycomb tablet selling for $449.99 (down from original $619.99 price ). That's as good as it gets for a solid all-around tablet.

Must Watch: Google World on CBC.ca's Doc Zone

For those who missed last week's Google World documentary on CBC's Doc Zone you can watch it online. This gives an insighful and detailed look at Google, its origins and its culture as well as the extent and scope of its global reach in a number of key industries within technology.

Filmed in Google offices in China, Russia and at the Googleplex, its Silicon Valley headquarters, the documentary reveals a corporate philosophy and attitude unique among major companies today. Beyond its "Don't be evil" motto, Google has set as its goal "to organize all the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful" and to do it in the next 300 years. This is a must see video for anyone who wants to know what Google is all about.

Review: PowerSkin Shock Absorbing Battery Case for iPhone 4

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

As smartphones like the iPhone 4 become more multifunctional and increase in the number of apps they can support, the one specification that goes down dramatically is battery life. With iOS 5 around the corner and increased features plus the ability to serve as a mobile hotspot, serious iPhone users will need a boost. We checked out PowerSkin's Shock Absorbing Battery Case to see how it measured up.

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