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New Arm Chip to Stretch From Smartphones to Servers
Arm has taken the wraps off its next major chip design, the A15, which will be aimed at everything from smartphones to servers.
Smartphone - Hardware - Components - processor - ARM
Google Instant: Quick, Quick, Quick–But Not Psychic
Google Instant aims to give you what you really meant, quick, quick, quick. So far, I haven't found Instant to be the great leap forward that Google seems to think it is.
Google - search - Search Engines - Companies - GoogleInstant
Operators Get Creative Due to Spectrum Crunch
Operators are working on ways to handle an impending spectrum shortage.
Sinclair - ZX Spectrum - Business - United States - Federal Communications Commission
Ping Attracts 1 Million Users in 48 Hours
Apple announced last week that more than one million users signed up for Ping in the service's first 48 hours of availability. Ping, as apparently a million of...
Apple - Social network - iTunes - Facebook - 48 Hours
Mophie Releases Juice Pack Air for IPhone 4
If you own an iPhone 4 and find that you burn too quickly through its battery despite the 16 percent capacity bump, you have a new battery expansion option from...
IPhone - Mophie - Battery - Apple - Smartphones
IT Asset Tracking System Combines RFID, Infrared for Rack-level Identification
RF Code uses a combination of radio frequency identification (RFID) and infrared technology to keep tabs on the location of individual IT assets.
Asset tracking - Radio-frequency identification - Business - Business Services - Physical Asset Management
Toy Camera From Japan Does 3D for Only $70
Want an easy way to shoot in 3D without dropping at least $500? The $70 3D Shot Cam lets you create 3D images for less than you think.
Japan - Photography - art - Toy Camera - Asia
AT&T Led More to Avoid iPhone 4 Than 'Antennagate', Poll Says
While many people didn’t buy an iPhone 4 because of the faulty antenna, many more didn’t buy one because they didn’t want to use AT&T as their carrier, a study says.
IPhone - AT&T - Apple - Handhelds - Smartphones
Google Instant: Big Changes for Users, Publishers, Marketers
Google's new Instant feature, which refreshes search results while people type queries, presents big changes for users, publishers and marketers.
Google - search - Search Engines - Companies - Google Instant
'Google Instant' On Smartphones May Be Wishful Thinking
"Predictive" search results may be extra useful on mobile devices, but could become a liability with slow wireless speeds.
Google - Search - Search Engines - Mobile device - IPhone
Hackers Exploit New PDF Zero-day Bug, Warns Adobe
Adobe today warned users that attacks have begun exploiting an unpatched bug in its popular Reader and Acrobat PDF viewing and creation software.
Adobe Acrobat - Document - Data Formats - PDF - Publishing
Report: RBS WorldPay Hacker Gets Four Years' Probation
The mastermind behind the 2008 RBS WorldPay hack has reportedly been sentenced to four years' probation in Russia.
RBS WorldPay - Russia - Royal Bank of Scotland Group - Hacks - Probation
Google Voice Offers a Lot, But Not Yet For Google Apps
Google Voice in Gmail Offers call recording, screening, and missed call notices. However, business users of Google Apps are missing out on the new features, at least for now.
Google - search - Search Engines - Business - Companies
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Rumor: T-Mobile Getting iPhone 3GS This Year
Unlike many iPhone rumors, today's scuttlebutt comes from a highly reputable source: Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired.
IPhone - Chris Anderson - Smartphone - Handhelds - Apple
Craigslist Tells State AGs: Censor This!
Craigslist's decision to 'censor' its adult services ads just throws gasoline on the flames. But is this fire really necessary or a cheap political publicity stunt?
Craigslist - United States - Prostitution - Metro Areas - San Francisco Bay Area
After Google Incident, Wi-Fi Data Collection Goes on
Four months ago, amidst a backlash from government regulators and privacy advocates, Google stopped collecting Wi-Fi data with its Street View cars. But that doesn't mean Google has stopped collecting wireless data.
Google - Google Street View - Wi-Fi - Search - Search Engines
Gamestop Snubs Intellivision Lives!
Retailer offers other classic game compilations, but feels Intellivision Lives! won't sell well to its target, younger clientele.
Video game - Games - Intellivision - Intellivision Lives - Console Platforms
Google Instant Will Save You Seconds, But Not For SEO
The real-time search will save users time, especially from mobile devices, but it changes how companies will do business on the Internet.
search - Google - Search Engines - GoogleInstant - Companies
Apple's New iOS 4.1: Its 4 Biggest Improvements
I'm pleased Apple has improved iOS security with the iOS4.1 update. But I'm even happier about these new 4 features.
Apple - Macintosh - Apple II - Articles - Companies
Sony Applauds Buttons Prior to Playstation Move Release
Of Sony's many marketing ploys, my favorite is Yaybuttons.com -- which, as the name suggests, defends the virtue of buttons against a faceless foe.
Sony - Graphics - Page Elements - Free - Shopping
Obama Calls for Permanent R&D Tax Credit
U.S. President Barack Obama proposes a permanent extension to an R&D tax credit.
Barack Obama - President of the United States - President - United States - Business
Apple Releases IMovie 1.1 for IPhone and IPod Touch
Wednesday is apparently Apple Update Day, as the company has released iOS 4.1, iPhone Configuration Utility 3.1, and now iMovie 1.1 for iPhone and the new...
iPhone - Apple - IOS - Handhelds - Smartphones
QuickCal Add for IPhone
I keep great track of my schedule. I have my iCal synced with my iPhone calendar and I have a backup, tangible copy as well. To say that I’m organized would be...
IPhone - iCal - Smartphones - Handhelds - Apple
Norton and Trend Micro Simplify Security with New Releases
New versions of software focus on providing security that you can welcome onto your computer, rather than stress over.
Trend Micro - Security - Anti-Virus - Consultants - General and Freelance
Handset Makers Compete for Data-enabled African Market
Handset makers are competing for the data-enabled African mobile market
Africa - South Africa - Business and Economy - Android - Sony Ericsson
Apple Releases iOS 4.1, Fixes Flaw in FaceTime
Update quashes 24 security bugs, targets problems with the proximity sensor, Bluetooth and degraded iPhone 3G performance.
IPhone - Apple - Bluetooth - Smartphones - Handhelds
Studiometry 8 Brings New Features, Interface
Oranged Software this week announced the release of Studiometry 8, the latest version of the company’s project management software.
Project Management - Business - Project and Program Management - Management - Construction
Microsoft Previews More of Office 2011
Microsoft continues to dole out the tidbits about Office for Mac 2011. As it did in August and July, the company has released a video highlighting some of the...
MicrosoftOffice - Microsoft - Macintosh - Office Suites - Office for Mac 2011
Google Instant Searches as You Type
Google on Wednesday introduced a major overhaul to its familiar homepage. Now, in addition to offering search suggestions as you type, you'll actually see search...
Google - search - Search Engines - Companies - Google Instant
Apple Releases IPhone Configuration Utility 3.1 for Mac, PC
To coincide with the release of iOS 4.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Wednesday, Apple also released iPhone Configuration Utility (iPCU) 3.1, an update to its...
iPhone - Apple - IpodTouch - IPhone OS - Handhelds
Oracle Board Against Sustainability Proposal
Oracle's board of directors rejected a proposal to elevate sustainability to the board level by creating a committee on the issue.
Board of directors - Oracle - Mark Hurd - Oracle Corporation - Databases
HP Targets Small Business With Phones, Wi-Fi
HP expanded its IP phone and wireless LAN offerings for small and medium-sized businesses on Wednesday.
Wireless LAN - Wi-Fi - Business - Data Communications - Wireless
Re-imagining Ping
Unfair though it may be to kick a week-old service, kick I shall and suggest that Apple’s Ping—the iTunes social networking service in iTunes 10 and on some iOS...
Apple - iTunes - Social network - Facebook - Online Communities
Cybercrime is Rampant Around the World, Says Study
Internet crime is a big problem globally, according to a survey done in 14 nations by security vendor Symantec.
Symantec - Computer crime - Crime - Security - Internet Crime
Using Google Instant: 5 Quick Takeaways
At first using Google Instant feels like a novelty, but soon you learn what a powerful tool it can be.
Google - Google Instant - search - Search engine - Companies
Leak: HTC's New Android Targets Global Business Travelers
FCC documents confirm CDMA and GSM support on an upcoming Verizon 'world phone' slider with keyboard.
GSM - Code division multiple access - Android - VerizonWireless - Bluetooth
Accessories That Enhance the IPad
Apple may think that its iPad is magical and revolutionary, but it's far from perfect, requiring additional accessories and products to enhance its features.
Apple - IPad - Macintosh - IPhone - Articles
Apple Releases IOS 4.1 for IPhone, IPod Touch
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 4.1, the first major update to its mobile OS.
Apple - IpodTouch - IPhone - Game Center - IOS
Tablets Threaten to Make Netbooks Obsolete
Analysts predict that Apple could sell 28 million iPads in 2011--leading a tablet revolution that threatens to make netbooks extinct.
Apple - Netbook - tablet - IPad - Laptop
Indian Trade Body Objects to Ohio Offshore Outsourcing Ban
An Indian trade body objects to Ohio's decision to ban offshore outsourcing.
Outsourcing - Ohio - Business - United States - Offshore outsourcing
Reviewing Apple's IPods
Apple's new iPods are now on sale to the general public, but we've had ours for a week. In that time, we're run them through their paces for our comprehensive...
Apple - IPod - Macintosh - Companies - Apple II
Google Instant Searches the Web As You Type
Google search results are delivered faster with Google Instant that display search results as you type.
Google - search - GoogleInstant - Search Engines - Museum of Modern Art
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To iPad or Not to iPad: That is the Tech Question
As more and more consumers consider tablets, they face a difficult decision: Should they go with the known factor in the iPad or wait for one of the unknown devices?
Arts - Android - tablet - Apple - Google
Trend Micro Revamps Entire Product Line With 'Titanium'
Trend Micro's new "Titanium" product line will use cloud computing techniques with the goal of detecting malware more quickly.
Trend Micro - Cloud computing - Business - Malware - E-Commerce
SAP Partner Launches Cloud-based Mobile App Service
AP partner and start-up Leapfactor announced a cloud-based system to support mobile applications, including back-office custom applications for accounting.
Cloud computing - SAP AG - SAP - ERP - Consultants
Calvetica 2.0 Gains Multi-calendar Support, Event Control
If it seems like it was only last month that Calvetica debuted as a unique, clean, and Helvetica-ized alternative to the iPhone’s built-in Calendar app, that’s...
IPhone - Helvetica - Smartphones - Handhelds - Wallpapers and Themes
This Fall's Most Promising Camera Announcements
Need to know about the latest camera offerings from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony? Keep track of all the late-2010 camera announcements here.
Fujifilm - Photography - Camera - Sony - Shopping
Report: Android Poised to Dominate the iPhone, Grab Half the Smartphone Market
The report says the iPhone will be left with from 20 percent to 30 percent of the market versus more than 50 percent for Android-based phones.
iPhone - Android - Handhelds - Smartphone - BlackBerry
Facebook Takes the Pain Out of Online Stalking with Subscribe Feature
The social network giant is testing a feature that makes it easier to follow a single person's activity but will it become a stalker's best friend?
Facebook - Social network - Twitter - Online Communities - Subscription business model
Youku Sees Success With Original Content
China's most popular video hosting site is investing more in original content by producing 10 short films
Video hosting service - Film - Arts - Web Applications - YouTube
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