Apple, Microsoft, Sony found metadata project.

Fixes for multimedia tool and image organiser.

Pair of vulnerabilities found in image-handling components.

Attack targets mobile operating system.

This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

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Last week, we looked at the geeks who created iconic technologies. This week, we examine the executives who pushed those technologies into becoming the basis of some of the largest businesses in the world.

Embedded movie flap starts war of words between Web 2.0 titans.

The Mac may enjoy a largely secure existence compared to Windows PCs, but it's not immune. A new malware attack for MacOS X systems has been spotted in the wild.

Online platform to launch in coming weeks.

Apple has posted an update for the iPhone and iPod touch, with podcast downloads and street view added.

Site automatically strips iPhone protections.

Retrieval of cryptic password could one day allow for the installation of custom applications.

There is a world beyond the eternal Apple-Microsoft battle, Mozilla tellsApple.

Updates span 22 apps dating back months.

CS3 beta is first universal binary version of Photoshop.

Company to research optical on-chip connectors.

Facebook, MySpace and Yahoo all targeted.

Steve Jobs unveils slimmer, aluminum desktop.

Search giant buys ad firm.