Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Latest News
A new generation of car technologies promises to add more fun and functionality to motoring. 08-Jan-2008

Companies at CES debuting cheaper 802.11n gear, plus options for adding the faster standard without getting rid of your existing equipment. 08-Jan-2008

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin confirms that the deadline for the country's switch to digital TV next year will not be postponed. 08-Jan-2008

A proposed new RFID-enabled U.S. passport card poses serious security and privacy risks for users, the Centers for Democracy and Technology warns. 08-Jan-2008

A federal judge took action against Qualcomm and six of its outside attorneys for hiding documents in the patent lawsuit. 08-Jan-2008

Microsoft fixes a critical flaw in the Windows operating system that could be used by criminals to create a self-copying PC worm attack. 08-Jan-2008

Netgear recalls its XE103 Powerline Ethernet Adapter after testing revealed circuitry malfunctions. 08-Jan-2008

Added PSP functionality added includes Blu-ray to PSP movie transfers, GPS tracking, Skype support, and a 16GB memory stick. 08-Jan-2008

Sprint Nextel and its hardware partners today sought to convince a small CES audience that their WiMax plans are solid. 08-Jan-2008

The Trojan specifically targets users that have modded their iPhone so they can install third-party applications. 08-Jan-2008

Comcast launched a one-stop movie-television hub where viewers can watch 3,000 hours of TV, movie trailers and short videos, check show listings. 08-Jan-2008

Navigation devices at CES have acquired new features such as speech recognition, 3D maps, and information on fuel prices at nearby gas stations. 08-Jan-2008

Microsoft has offered to buy Norwegian Internet-search software firm Fast Search & Transfer for about $1.2 billion. 08-Jan-2008

Software errors in satellite navigation devices in the Netherlands are sending vehicles through residential areas not intended for heavy traffic. 08-Jan-2008

Nearly one-fourth of companies are now using Web 2.0-social networking software in some form. 08-Jan-2008

Despite major studios' recent decisions (and rumors from others) to back Blu-ray, Microsoft says it is standing by its decision to support HD DVD on Xbox 360. 08-Jan-2008

The IRS continues to have "pervasive" information security weaknesses according to a new Government Accountability Office report. 08-Jan-2008

New games this week include Harvey Birdman for Wii, PS2, and PSP; NFL Tour for 360 and PS3; and Sonic Riders for Wii and PS2. 08-Jan-2008

Sharp is planning on 10 percent profit growth this fiscal year by increasing LCD production and TV sales in China. 08-Jan-2008

Smart phone users may not be accessing online content because it's difficult to do--intelligent network services will help. 08-Jan-2008

Sears faces a class-action suit seeking damages plus an accounting to determine whether the Managemyhome.com site was misused by criminals. 08-Jan-2008

Sony's Transfer Jet technology can move data wirelessly at rates of up to 375 megabits per second, at short range. 08-Jan-2008

In addition to a slew of new hard drives, LaCie has launched a new high-def 24-inch LCD monitor at CES. 08-Jan-2008

Belkin's updated TuneBase FM and TuneCast Auto now work with iPhones and iPods; Rockstar iPod users share tunes. 08-Jan-2008

New Apple Xserve servers come with dual Intel Quad-Core Xeon CPUs and an unlimited client licence for the late3st Mac OS X Server. 08-Jan-2008

The new Mac Pros run on dual Intel Quad-Core Xeon CPUs and a system architecture with "up to twice the performance of its predecessor." 08-Jan-2008

SanDisk CEO says his company has strong growth in international sales, insulating it from any downturn in the U.S. economy. 08-Jan-2008

In a recent SEC filing, McAfee warns investors that it faces risks from the "ambiguous" nature of open source licensing. 08-Jan-2008

Sony also talks HDTV and shows off the Rolly MP3 player that thinks it's a robot. 08-Jan-2008

Via Technologies says its tiny Mobile ITX motherboard probably won't ship till next year. 08-Jan-2008

Yahoo says its mobile Internet service may run on Google's Android platform and the Apple iPhone. 08-Jan-2008

EMC's new Clariion AX4, for small and medium businesses, can take advantage of advanced enterprise storage management apps. 08-Jan-2008

The New York Times and CNBC are teaming up against News Corp. with an agreement to share video and other online content. 08-Jan-2008

At CES Qualcomm demonstrated a prototype of its 'pocketable computer,' which runs Windows Mobile and has a slide-out keyboard. 08-Jan-2008

Viacom is making videos available on five online video services, plus Comcast's broadband site. 08-Jan-2008

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Latest News
First, it was the "clapper". Then came the Nintendo Wii. Now gesture control seems to be on the verge of being used in many more products. 07-Jan-2008

Sony also announces the company's first digital SLR camera and shows off the Rolly MP3 player that thinks it's a robot. 07-Jan-2008

3M demonstrates a prototype of such a device at CES. 07-Jan-2008

Criminals are adopting the principles of modern marketing to get their products onto users' computers. 07-Jan-2008

Queen Elizabeth II is reportedly enamored with Nintendo's Wii. 07-Jan-2008

Intel is displaying four new ultramobile PCs designed around its Menlow chips, including highly anticipated devices from Lenovo and Toshiba. 07-Jan-2008

iPod accessory-maker JBL has launched several new speaker systems, adding support for Apple's new iPod touch and iPhone. 07-Jan-2008

Although the infamous Storm worm is known as the world's most dangerous botnet, security experts say there's an up-and-comer called Nugache entering the scene. 07-Jan-2008

Microsoft Entertainment & Devices chief Robbie Bach says he expects the Xbox 360 to topple revenue records in 2008, given total spending on 360 products last year. 07-Jan-2008

Microsoft listed the most played games on Xbox Live last year, in addition to revealing that 77 percent of 360 owners are paying Gold members. 07-Jan-2008
Government agencies need to better protect themselves against cybersecurity problems after congressional hearings and reports exposed weaknesses in 2007. 07-Jan-2008

The Consumer Electronics Association is rallying for free trade agreements during CES, saying barrier-free trade with other countries is crucial to the growth of U.S. jobs. 07-Jan-2008

A new music service called FlyTunes is making a bid for the attention of users of the iPhone, iPod touch and other portable media players and media-ready cell phones. 07-Jan-2008

Panasonic announces it is dabbling with technology that makes walls interactive; also announces advancements in interactive experiences with TVs. 07-Jan-2008

Max Hoberman helped make the Halo video game series a hit for Microsoft's Xbox consoles, but when he founded his own business he decided to use Google Apps. 07-Jan-2008

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang told CES that Yahoo's goal for being users' Internet home page is to keep it simple. 07-Jan-2008

The Panasonic prototype stretches 11 feet across and may be the largest in the world. 07-Jan-2008

Intel may include WiMax technology as an option for ultramobile devices based on the company's Menlow platform, according to an Intel executive. 07-Jan-2008

Since its introduction in 1998, more than 1.5 billion Bluetooth-enabled products have shipped. 07-Jan-2008

The new in-dash receivers include options for satellite radio; HD Radio; MP3/WMA players; USB mass storage devices; and Bluetooth connectivity. 07-Jan-2008

Canon's new line of Vixia High-Definition camcorders record using the AVCHD codec. 07-Jan-2008

A second-generation "mylo" communicator device will be on display at CES this week. 07-Jan-2008

Music download sales nearly doubled during Christmas 2007, claimed U.K. record label trade group, the BPI last week. 07-Jan-2008

Open source developers are working to port Xbox Media Center (XBMC) to Mac OS X. 07-Jan-2008

Samsung launched products that suggest Apple may reveal a Flash memory-based subnotebook next week at Macworld Expo in San Francisco. 07-Jan-2008

Sony CEO Howard Stringer acknowledged the power punch of Warner Bros. choosing Blu-ray Disc over HD DVD. 07-Jan-2008

Updates to Yahoo Go and the mobile browser invite third-party developers to write mobile widgets for Yahoo services. 07-Jan-2008

The AnyPlay will play videos on its 8.5-inch screen and record up to 60 hours of video, including cable broadcasts. 07-Jan-2008

In this detailed interview, Gates talks about the background on deals announced at CES, new directions for Microsoft, and what he's proud of. 07-Jan-2008

Strong sales and lower production costs should boost Sony's take on game console, exec says. 07-Jan-2008

CES product announcements include new Walkman phones with mapping software and motion-controlled phone. 07-Jan-2008

Refreshed Centrino laptop platform aims to increase power, energy efficiency, and speed of optimized applications. 07-Jan-2008

Gateway launches the FX series of desktops and laptops designed to appeal to gamers. 07-Jan-2008

Search Wikia, the widely awaited search engine from Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, made its official debut today. 07-Jan-2008

Whirlpool unveils fridge with attachable modules for a laptop and other electronic devices. 07-Jan-2008

Saturday, January 5, 2008

Latest News
From sexy monitors to sleek laptops, from new tech for cars to new ways to watch your HDTV, the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has it all. 04-Jan-2008

Nova media has announced Fone2Phone for Mac OS X, a new utility that moves data from an "ordinary" cell phone to the iPhone or iPod. 04-Jan-2008

To make amends for trouble over the holidays, Microsoft will offer Xbox Live users a free game from Xbox Live Arcade. 04-Jan-2008

Google may have plans to expand its search engine beyond static text. 04-Jan-2008

Hitachi said it is phasing out its small hard disk drive business as competition heats up with flash memory chips. 04-Jan-2008

Wireless networking startup Meraki plans to deliver free wireless Internet access across San Francisco by the end of the year. 04-Jan-2008

Seagate doesn't make a removable hard drive - yet - but it's showing a removable cartridge drive as a concept at CES. 04-Jan-2008

The suit alleges that Apple has constricted the market by not enabling iPods to play content in the Windows Media Audio format, Microsoft's copy-protection technology. 04-Jan-2008

Sales of physical and digital albums tumbled to 500.5 million units, as the music industry was pillaged by piracy and competition from other forms of entertainment like videogames. 04-Jan-2008

Sirius added 2.3 million net subscribers in the year and its gross subscriber additions were the highest in the history of satellite radio. 04-Jan-2008

Microsoft will offer a free downloadable video game to users of its Xbox online gaming service after the network was plagued with connection troubles. 04-Jan-2008

Intel's resignation from the board of directors will have "no impact" on the group's operations, OLPC President Walter Bender said in an interview. 04-Jan-2008

HP introduced a multimedia notebook packed with high-definition features, including a screen that allows users to watch full HDTV movies. 04-Jan-2008

Eleven people were indicted for allegedly sending millions of unsolicited e-mails intended to inflate the price of Chinese penny stocks. 04-Jan-2008

Pinnacle Systems unveils Pinnacle Transfer Video, a mobile device capable of recording analog video onto iPods and other USB 2.0 storage devices without using PCs. 03-Jan-2008

If criminals were to target unsecured wireless routers, they could create an attack that could piggyback across thousands of Wi-Fi networks in urban areas, according to researchers. 03-Jan-2008

Intel today resigned from the One Laptop Per Child Project's board of directors after refusing a request to abandon its Classmate PC program. 03-Jan-2008

Researchers at security gateway vendor Fortinet uncover an adware-distribution scheme on Facebook, considered to be the first attack propagated on the wildly popular online portal. 03-Jan-2008

A serious flaw in how Firefox handles log-ons could be used by identity thieves to dupe users into disclosing passwords, a noted security researcher says. 03-Jan-2008

An Xbox 360 version of Metal Gear Solid 4 will be available about a year after the PS3 version. 03-Jan-2008

A U.S. Department of Treasury committee is reviewing the proposed acquisition of networking vendor 3Com by Bain Capital and Huawei Technologies. 03-Jan-2008

Lancor is willing to settle its patent suit against the One Laptop Per Child Association for $20 million. 03-Jan-2008

VoIP provider Vonage and Nortel Networks are coming close to a settlement in their patent dispute. 03-Jan-2008

Storage vendor Network Appliance is buying Onaro to boost its storage management offerings. 03-Jan-2008

Sega of America has developed the original Sonic the Hedgehog game for the iPod, iPod Classic, and iPod Nano. 03-Jan-2008

Amendments made to the UK's Computer Misuse Act of 1990 in 2006 but never implemented will soon be enforced. 03-Jan-2008

Chinese banks, an instant messaging service, and games topped the list of fastest-rising search terms on Google's Chinese Web site in 2007. 03-Jan-2008

Boston Power is ramping up production of its Sonata laptop battery, which charges faster and lasts longer than lithium-ion batteries. 03-Jan-2008

Talking on a mobile phone while driving isn't just dangerous, it makes traffic jams worse, study says. 03-Jan-2008

Netflix and LG Electronics are working on a set-top box that will let customers watch movies streamed from the Web to their TV. 03-Jan-2008

Slickly designed 22-inch Crystal display confirmed along with the new UltraSharp 3008WFP, a 30-inch model featuring DisplayPort connectivity. 03-Jan-2008

Asian computer makers like Acer, Asustek, and Lenovo are aggressively courting U.S. consumers with high-end laptops. 03-Jan-2008

South Korea's LG.Philips LCD will show a high-resolution 14.3-inch color electronic paper display at CES. 03-Jan-2008

Though CD sales are down in the UK, a large increase in music downloads is picking up the slack. 03-Jan-2008

Lenovo IdeaPad line of low-price consumer laptops is designed for gamers and home users. 03-Jan-2008