http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Sony, in a challenge to Amazon's Kindle, unveiled plans on Thursday to do away with the proprietary software on its electronic Sony Reader and convert its e-book store to an industry standard format. http://www.physorg.com/news169392591.html Technology Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:40:01 EST news169392591 (AP) -- Macrovision Solutions Corp., once a maker of copy-protection technology for DVDs, officially changed its name Thursday to Rovi Corp. to mark its transition into a provider of TV listings data and related services. http://www.physorg.com/news166975155.html Technology Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:30:02 EST news166975155 Product piracy causes billions worth of damage worldwide. A combination of visible and invisible copy protection is really effective against this. Explosive embossing is an economical procedure and can be used for mass-produced goods. http://www.physorg.com/news165146558.html Technology Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:20:01 EST news165146558 (AP) -- Maybe it's neat, childish, lucky, ambitious and insane - just depends on what traits gamers choose for their neighborhood of virtual playthings in "The Sims 3," Electronic Arts and Maxis' popular life-simulating game for the PC and Mac. http://www.physorg.com/news162199100.html Technology Fri, 22 May 2009 08:18:51 EST news162199100