Juniper patches router-crashing bug; car tech at CES; Google's plans to sell electricity

Car tech romances the screen at CES 2010; Google applies to become electricity marketer Daily News PM Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Cisco Systems Inc. Effectively Optimize your SSL VPN Guarantee your SSL VPN is operating at peak performance by selecting a robust and cost-effective WAN optimization solution. Support a secure and low-latency VPN that allows employees to work productively from anywhere. Download this whitepaper to learn more. Learn More Spotlight Story Juniper patches router-crashing bug Juniper has issued seven security advisories for its products, including a fix for a nasty bug that could be used to crash the company's routers. Read full story Related News: Car tech romances the screen at CES 2010 Suddenly car makers and car tech vendors are scrambling to bring the luxuries of smartphones to your dashboard, with big, touchable screens to provide multimedia options and GPS navigation. 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