Philippine call centers escape wrath of Ondoy

The Philippines' outsourcing industry emerged unscathed from the destruction inflicted by storm 'Ondoy,' industry executives said.

Devices locate kids, parents find peace of mind

With a computer or cell phone and an electronic tracking device, you can locate a missing pet, follow the path of a stolen car, find a skier buried in an avalanche and rescue a hiker lost in the woods.

Venezuela to outlaw violent video games, toys

CARACAS, Venezuela - Shouts of "Kill him! Kill him!" ring out as the preteens train their virtual assault rifles on the last remaining terrorist and spray him with bullets. Blood splatters. The enemy collapses. And they cheerfully wrap up another game of "Counter-Strike."

Online “heckler” says she’s a victim of stolen identity

In the aftermath of Storm Ondoy, a woman named Jacqueline Bermejo became Online Enemy Number 1 for allegedly smirking at the thousands of Filipinos affected by the killer storm. But while many chided her for her supposed statement, there where those - including Jacqueline herself - who claimed it was a case of stolen identity.

Cyberthugs use ‘Ondoy,’ disaster alerts for scams

Computer security firm Trend Micro said cyber-criminals are exploiting worldwide attention on "Ondoy" by sending trojan programs disguised as news updates.

‘Ondoy’ now threatens cyberspace

Computer security firm Trend Micro said cyber-criminals are exploiting worldwide attention on "Ondoy" by sending trojan programs disguised as news updates.

YouTube says Warner Music videos back in months

YouTube said Tuesday that music videos from Warner Music Group Corp. will return to the video site in the coming months after a nine-month dispute over splitting ad revenue.

Globe to restore mobile coverage Tuesday night

Cellular operator Globe Telecom, which has taken flak in recent days due to its poor or lack of mobile signals in areas hardest hit by typhoon "Ondoy," said it expects to fully restore its mobile coverage late Tuesday night.

Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software

REDMOND, Washington - Microsoft Corp. says its new computer security program can be downloaded starting on Tuesday.

As telecoms break down, social media connects victims

A family and many others use the web to locate each other in a storm.