Friday, March 28, 2008

Hon Hai Precision Industry is in talks with Apple to make the next generation iPhone. 28-Mar-2008

The 922SH has a 3.5-inch display that folds out to the side so the phone can be used more like a miniature laptop than a traditional clamshell phone. 28-Mar-2008

A Malaysian Web site has published specifications and pictures of a new laptop that evidence suggests could be a new version of Intel's Classmate PC. 28-Mar-2008

Long time Xbox Live member, forum presence, and official Xbox Ambassador Cow Moolester is no more. 28-Mar-2008

Spying programs for mobile phones are likely to grow in sophistication and stealth as the business around selling the tools grows. 28-Mar-2008

Despite the delay, TomTom and Tele Atlas said they remain confident that the Commission will approve the deal. 28-Mar-2008

Ericsson will demonstrate a system that could be an in-between step for WiMax and LTE. 28-Mar-2008

Classic cameras are back in focus, with models such as the Holga attracting renewed attention with their looks and unique features. 28-Mar-2008

The company hopes some future cell phones will contain "DNA chips," devices capable of analyzing molecules from the user's body. 28-Mar-2008

A new factory will be capable of producing 480 megawatts worth of cells per year by March 2010. 28-Mar-2008

The oldest-known audio recording was made 17 years before Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. 28-Mar-2008

Fees for .com and .net domain names will increase per agreements with the ICANN. 28-Mar-2008

The backbone will offer Nigerians convergence of voice, data and multimedia applications. 28-Mar-2008

Compare your portfolio with the pros at a new investment Web site. 27-Mar-2008

Also confirms that it will release the final beta of Firefox 3.0 shortly. 27-Mar-2008

YouTube account holders now have the ability to check usage statistics for the videos they upload. 27-Mar-2008

Advanced Micro Devices today unveiled three desktop processors. 27-Mar-2008

A MacBook Air goes down first at the CanSecWest security conference's hacking contest. 27-Mar-2008

Version 2.4 of the open source application suite brings mostly minor improvements and fixes. 27-Mar-2008

Computers can't think on their feet, so companies still need experienced humans in charge, says a Black Hat presenter. 27-Mar-2008

Trademark abuse is increasing -- but being fought -- online and worldwide, agency reports. 27-Mar-2008

Despite clashing dramatically on network traffic issues, the pair will team on managing downloads and usage. 27-Mar-2008

Motorola will highlight advances in WiMax, LTE, and femtocells at the show next week. 27-Mar-2008

Console sales grow 13.4 percent in 2007, led by the cheaper Wii, says a new report. 27-Mar-2008
The beta version of an e-mail synching system lets businesses back up on the Google 'cloud.' 27-Mar-2008

The latest version supports free system-to-system calls, voice mail, and SMS. 27-Mar-2008

Security conference opens with a new contest to see who can hack into Mac OS, Linux, and Vista laptops. 27-Mar-2008

Asustek's next-generation notebook thinks bigger--with its screen, storage, and touchpad. 27-Mar-2008

The jury ruled that Rambus did not engage in fraud or anticompetitive behavior against rival memory makers. 27-Mar-2008

Networked Insights is among an emerging group of companies offering social-network analytics. 27-Mar-2008

The new Phenom line expands with AMD's first triple-core processor for desktops, plus new quad-core chips. 27-Mar-2008

Apple expands its downloadable entertainment programming with new cable shows and Japanese anime. 27-Mar-2008

At 7.5 pounds, the Apple IIc portable computer was the MacBook Air of 1984. Ever wonder what makes up a vintage classic? We took one apart to find out. 26-Mar-2008

LoJack, the system many law enforcement agencies use to find stolen cars, can now find that file you misplaced. 26-Mar-2008

The Official PlayStation Blog said the full game won't release for at least another year. 26-Mar-2008

Monday, March 10, 2008

From the cutting edge in eight-core PC gaming muscle to the retro styling of the Victorian era, these desktops and laptops reach for the heights of extravagant design.

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Developers applaud the long-anticipated iPhone SDK, but worry that it leaves Apple too much control over the platform.

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The company wants time to dispute a ruling granting the case class-action status. 10-Mar-2008

The independent film studio is cutting a deal with Apple to include on DVDs smaller versions of its films for legal use on iPods and iPhones. 10-Mar-2008

A wireless analyst corroborates Siemens' claim of solving a problem with 802.11n technology, but won't share the method. 10-Mar-2008

iPhone SDK release brings 'new era in gaming,' as Gameloft plans 15 new releases this year. 10-Mar-2008

The application portfolio management program helps document, justify enterprise infrastructure. 10-Mar-2008

Wi-Fi hotspots will become as irrelevant as mobile broadband proliferates, an Ericsson exec says. 10-Mar-2008

More than 25 low-cost notebooks based on Intel's Atom chip are in the works, priced from $250 to $300. 10-Mar-2008

Chip inventories are rising worldwide because of a slowdown in sales, Gartner reports. 10-Mar-2008

Shared development efforts will focus on making chip circuits even smaller, even to the atomic level. 10-Mar-2008

Any attempt by Microsoft to buy out the competition would make no sense, Logitech chairman says. 10-Mar-2008

They're the next generation of entrepreneurs, inventors, and innovators--and not one of them is old enough to buy beer. 09-Mar-2008

An overhaul of the patent system and other measures to promote tech development efforts are top priorities of the Business Software Alliance. 09-Mar-2008

A leading Hollywood CGI company wants to move into new sectors with its "artificial life for animation" software. 09-Mar-2008

The Showtime serial-killer drama will be ported to games on the PS3 and Xbox 360. 09-Mar-2008

Ubiquisys, a T-Mobile investment, is developing cells for indoor 3G access with broadband links to the mobile network. 09-Mar-2008

Oklahoma Christian University will require use of Apple systems for all incoming freshmen and faculty. 09-Mar-2008

Unison is offering a unified communications suite of e-mail, messaging and VoIP as an alternative to Exchange and Outlook. 09-Mar-2008

Hewlett-Packard and Acer have drawn on a strong retail presence to post growing market share of PC shipments, analysts said. 09-Mar-2008

Scrabble and a revised Mini Golf are both available for the newer models of iPods. 09-Mar-2008

Women should realize information technology isn't just for geeks, the European Union tech promoter declares. 09-Mar-2008

A recent report expresses concerns about technological advances in both cyberspace and space. 09-Mar-2008

A patent for sensing technology developed in Britain was bought by Apple for use in the iPhone. 09-Mar-2008

Yahoo's portal lost the top ranking in Taiwan, after over seven years on top, to Wretch. 09-Mar-2008

The escape of a militant draws tough questions for a government unaccustomed to media criticism. 09-Mar-2008

The new local site accepts Indian currency and will serve the growing interest in international travel. 09-Mar-2008

The view from Mauna Kea offers a perspective on the accomplishments and remaining challenges of technology. 08-Mar-2008

Two new 802.11n products, a router and access point, both transmit at 5GHz. 08-Mar-2008

Developers welcome Apple's introduction of a software development kit that will permit them to expand to the iPhone. 08-Mar-2008

Internet chatter that the Chinese government had closed the popular Tudou streaming video site appear unfounded. 08-Mar-2008

Customers could build points for surfing and shopping, using the same virtual card and authorization across sites. 08-Mar-2008

Security researcher describes how an intruder on site can break into a Windows system using a Firewire port. 08-Mar-2008

Novell Vice President Miguel de Icaza criticizes choice of Microsoft technology over open-source options. 08-Mar-2008

Solar Technology's FreeLoader supports iPhones, iPods, and many other electronic devices. 08-Mar-2008

A House subcommittee yanked a controversial provision imposing huge fines in a copyright enforcement bill. 08-Mar-2008

Filipinos are increasingly relying on text messages to keep in touch and share news, a study shows. 08-Mar-2008

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Microsoft is slashing the price of some retail versions of Windows Vista, effective when the SP1 version rolls out later this year.

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Some of Microsoft's own top executives had trouble getting Windows Vista to work in the weeks after its release, according to company e-mails unsealed today.
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Experts at the Future of Web Apps in Miami shared lessons they learned from starting up their Web 2.0 companies. 01-Mar-2008

Time Capsule--Apple's wireless network drive--lives up to expectations through its seamless integration with Leopard's Time Machine backup utility. 29-Feb-2008

Civil rights group coalition says U.S. Federal Communications Commission should let broadband providers to manage their networks and slow "bandwidth hogs." 29-Feb-2008

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative will play a major role at the German trade show, opening March 4. 29-Feb-2008

The OOXML document format will implement changes approved at this week's ECMA meeting, but problems lie ahead in format's quest to become a standard. 29-Feb-2008

Apple said it would have 1,000 movie rentals available by end of Februrary, but the reality misses that mark. 29-Feb-2008

The iPhone helps Apple become one of three newcomers in Gartner's list of top 10 manufacturers in worldwide mobile phone sales. 29-Feb-2008

Asus' compact laptop debuted in October, but accessories aimed at the ultraportable have just started to ship. 29-Feb-2008

Next week Apple should improve support for corporate e-mail solutions and VPNs, analyst predicts. 29-Feb-2008

Facebook now lets bands make streaming songs and music videos available to fans--and sell downloads via iTunes. 29-Feb-2008

A survey of IT professionals finds that Apple's iPhone is on many wish lists, and current users are highly satisfied. 29-Feb-2008

Former CEO Bruce Chizen received $8.3 million in cash and exercised $29.6 million in stock options when he left Adobe. 29-Feb-2008

Apple's UK cellular partner O2 says the iPhone will launch in Ireland on March 14, 2008. 29-Feb-2008

U.S. and Canadian authorities have seized fake Cisco networking equipment imported from China, worth $78 million. 29-Feb-2008

Innovative new games for the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS are big on creativity. 29-Feb-2008

In data from 2006 FTC complaints, Sprint, AT&T, and Bank of America had more identity theft events than other institutions. 29-Feb-2008

News about Google, Sprint, and Nortel scare off investors, as a slowdown in consumer spending looms. 29-Feb-2008

After Bill Gates posted a question on LinkedIn, the follow-up comments were just as interesting as the discussion thread. 29-Feb-2008

CA, Network Appliance, Symantec, and other storage vendors have updated their products for Windows Server 2008. 29-Feb-2008

EBay and MercExchange settled their patent dispute, the subject of an important Supreme Court ruling on intellectual property. 29-Feb-2008

Dell reported revenue up 10 percent from a year ago, but short of $16 billion estimate. 29-Feb-2008

Mozilla is in talks with mobile operators, plans versions of mobile Firefox for Linux and Windows Mobile by year end. 29-Feb-2008

Dell is launching more low-cost laptops in Asia, coy about a competitor to Asustek's Eee PC. 29-Feb-2008

Users and developers are relieved that JotSpot is still alive, but worried by lack of API for Google Sites. 29-Feb-2008

Take-Two is hearing from other suitors after the $2 billion bid from Electronic Arts, but no formal offers yet. 29-Feb-2008

Yahoo faces a second major lawsuit by Chinese dissidents claiming the company aided authorities. 29-Feb-2008

Despite only being available in four markets, the iPhone transformed Apple into the 10th largest handset maker in the fourth quarter of 2007. 28-Feb-2008

Google shed more light on the health care service it is developing with several screenshots of what it will look like. 28-Feb-2008

Some of Microsoft's own top executives had trouble getting Windows Vista to work in the weeks after its release, according to company e-mails unsealed today. 28-Feb-2008

Think you can get away with using e-mail and the Internet in violation of company policy? Think again. 28-Feb-2008

The dual-core Diamondville will deliver better performance than a planned single-core version and will be for low-cost desktops, sources say. 28-Feb-2008

Microsoft's proposal is creating "uncertainty" that might negatively affect its business, Yahoo tells the SEC. 28-Feb-2008

Sprint Nextel bests rival U.S. mobile operators with its unlimited voice, data, and multimedia services plan. 28-Feb-2008

Windows XP is faster than the new Windows Vista Service Pack 1 in completing common consumer and business tasks on PCs coming out of sleep mode, according to tests commissioned by Microsoft. 28-Feb-2008