Intel Faces Antitrust Lawsuit, Kickbacks Alledged
Networks Article Published November 05, 2009
Chip giant Intel was sued by the New York Attorney General, who claimed the company paid billions of dollars in kickbacks to maintain its market dominance.
Microsoft to Open Cloud Center in Asia
Networks Article Published November 04, 2009
To open next year, the cloud computing facility in Taiwan will be the software company's first Asian foray into the emerging cloud computing industry.
Sony Ericsson Announces Android Phone
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 03, 2009
Google's Android has gained this year as mobile phone vendors look for ways to compete with Apple's iPhone.
Cisco, EMC: Cloud Partners?
Features Article Published November 02, 2009
EMC and Cisco Systems are partnering to sell a new line of networking gear, computers and storage equipment designed for use with cloud computing, according to sources familiar with their plans.
Web Domain Addresses to Use World Languages
Features Article Published October 30, 2009
Internet URLs will no longer be strictly in the Latin alphabet used by English speakers, a move that should increase global Web use.
Facebook Scores Victory over Spammers
Networks Article Published October 30, 2009
Facebook was awarded $711.2 million in damages relating to an anti-spam case against Internet marketer Sanford Wallace.
Google Debuts Music Search
Applications Article Published October 29, 2009
The search giant partnered with online music services to enable users to sample and purchase songs.
Google Voice: Keep Your Cell Number
Networks Article Published October 27, 2009
Google Voice service users don't need to switch to a special phone number, an option that greatly broadens the new service's appeal.
Apple Sued by Nokia
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 23, 2009
Claiming patent infringement, Nokia accused the iPhone maker of trying to hitch a "free-ride" on its technology investments.
Universal Cell Phone Charger Being Developed
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 22, 2009
A one-size-fits-all charger will lessen waste by reducing the number of chargers thrown away with the purchase of a new cell phones.
Microsoft Unveils Windows 7
News Article Published October 22, 2009
The new OS is cheaper and faster than Vista -- and shoulders great expectations for the Windows brand.
RIM Unveils Upscale Blackberry Bold
News Article Published October 21, 2009
The new BlackBerry Bold smartphone is designed for professional users and affluent retail consumers.
Apple Blows Past Expectations
News Article Published October 20, 2009
Apple profits and sales zoomed past Wall Street forecasts as iPhone and Mac sales hit quarterly records.
Fake 'Security' Software on Many PCs
Features Article Published October 19, 2009
Scammers plant fake security alerts that offers "security software" that actually downloads malware.
Microsoft: Most Sidekick Data Recovered
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 16, 2009
Depite a Microsoft server computer failure, most of the data feared lost by Sidekick mobile phone users has been recovered.
RIM to Release New Blackberry Storm
News Article Published October 15, 2009
The move is an effort by RIM to challenge the the iPhone as Apple offers the device to a larger number of wireless carriers.
Microsoft Patch Release: Biggest Ever
Security Article Published October 14, 2009
Microsoft released 13 security patches, addressing 34 vulnerabilities across Windows, Internet Explorer, Silverlight, Office, as well as the yet to be released Windows 7 OS.
Google Apps Wins Big Customer
Networks Article Published October 13, 2009
Rentokil, a British company, selected Google to manage its electronic communications -- Google Apps's largest client win to date.
Acer Sees Tech Rebound
News Article Published October 12, 2009
The PC maker's expectations reflects optimism about greater consumer demand for tech.
India to be World Tech Leader, Forbes Says
Features Article Published October 12, 2009
As software companies move up in the value chain, India's strength in the service sector will emerge strongly, opines Forbes CEO Steve Forbes.
Twitter in Search Engine Negotations
Features Article Published October 09, 2009
Twitter is negotiating with Microsoft and Google to license its tweetstream to the companies' search engines.
Dell to Launch U.S. Smartphone
Features Article Published October 08, 2009
Dell will use Google's Android mobile software on carrier AT&T's network for its first venture into the remarkably competitive U.S. cellphone arena.
MSFT: More Search Buys Unlikely
News Article Published October 05, 2009
Having partnered wtih Yahoo, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer says that should do it for now.
IBM Challenges Google's Webmail Dominance
Applications Article Published October 02, 2009
Seeking to capitlize on Google's recent outages, IBM will start selling its LotusLive iNotes. The lightweight email service will cost $36 per user per year, about 25 percent less than what Google charges for a more robust product.
Cisco's $3 Billion Tandberg Buy is Big Video Bet
News Article Published October 01, 2009
Cisco's acquisition of Norwegian videoconferencing company Tandberg for $3 billion in cash illustrates that the company sees bright horizons for video.
Steve Ballmer Takes Salary Cut
News Article Published September 30, 2009
But the Microsoft CEO still owns approximately $10 billion worth of company stock.
Gmail Goes Down Again
Security Article Published September 25, 2009
Outraging users, Gmail suffers its second service outage in a month.
HP: IT Spending Bounce Back in 2010
News Article Published September 25, 2009
Hewlett-Packard forecast that IT spending will bounce back in 2010, yet its own 2010 revenue forecast was just below Wall Street's expectations.
TV and the Net are Merging
Networks Article Published September 24, 2009
Current and developing Web technology is completing the long running process of merging TV and the Internet.
Microsoft to Launch New Tablet?
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 23, 2009
One prominent -- but unconfirmed -- news source indicates that Microsoft will go toe to toe with Apple.
Google: Apple Blocked iPhone Voice App
Features Article Published September 21, 2009
Google claims Apple flatly rejected its Google Voice application for the iPhone -- in contrast to what Apple told regulators last month.
eBay Sued by Skype Founders
News Article Published September 17, 2009
The plaintiff believes damages are piling up at a rate of more than $75 million a day. eBay denies the allegations.
Oracle Ends PC Alliance with HP
News Article Published September 16, 2009
Oracle is about to acquire Sun Microsystems, a rival of HP, hence the end of an alliance.
Facebook (Finally) Makes Money
Networks Article Published September 16, 2009
Now with 300 million users, the social networking giant is making ends meet. Users are spending money on the site.
Big Changes at Intel
Features Article Published September 14, 2009
The dominant chip maker is restructuring its business in the wake of a major departure.
Twitter Okays Advertising
Networks Article Published September 11, 2009
Twitter has expanded its terms of service to allow advertisers access to its 45 million monthly users.
Motorola's Google Phone: a Comeback?
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 11, 2009
Can the once dominant Motorola make a comeback by leveraging its phone partnership with Google?
Nokia to Skip Operator Tailoring for Linux Phones
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 09, 2009
Nokia's plan for phones using its Linux Maemo operating system is the latest twist in a battle between handset vendors and operators for access to cell phone users.
Business Unhappy with Gmail Outage
Security Article Published September 03, 2009
This week's Gmail outage is proving a major setback in Google's efforts to convince business users of its viability.
Nokia Boosts Smartphone Lineup
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 02, 2009
Nokia is targeting Apple's smartphone success, yet some observers remain unimpressed.
Gmail Takes Major Fall
Security Article Published September 02, 2009
Users across the globe were affected by the outage in Google's email system.
Apple to host Big Event September 9
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 01, 2009
Apple watchers speculate that Apple's so-called iPad will be unveiled at a high profile confab on September 9. Yet that appears unlikely.
eBay to Sell Most of Skype
News Article Published September 01, 2009
EBay will sell off a 65 percent stake in Skype for $2.75 billion.
Sony PCs to Ship with Google Browser
Open Source Article Published September 01, 2009
The agreement with Sony is the first major win for Google's Chrome browser since the search giant introduced the open source browser last year.
Apple Event Soon, Tablet Missing
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 27, 2009
The much-discussed Apple tablet -- rumored to be a netbook killer -- may not be quite ready for its stage debut.
McAfee: 'Jessica Biel' Search is Most Risky
News Article Published August 25, 2009
Actress Jessica Biel has overtaken Brad Pitt as the most dangerous celebrity to search in cyberspace, according to Internet security company McAfee.
Yahoo to Challenge Bing Despite MSFT Deal
News Article Published August 25, 2009
Yahoo has revamped its search to compete against Microsoft's Bing search engine, even as it relies on the software giant to power its queries.
Apple: Google Voice App Changes iPhone
Applications Article Published August 24, 2009
Apple claims the Google app replace's the iPhone's core mobile telephone functionality and user interface with its own system for telephone calls, text messaging and voicemail.
Nokia Launches Netbook
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 24, 2009
The cellphone market will enter the crowded netbook market with a lightweight unit whose battery reportedly gets up to 12 hours.
MSFT Hopes to Stay Word Injunction
Applications Article Published August 19, 2009
The software giant has filed a motion to continue to allow it sell all of its version of Word.
Facebook Takes on Twitter, Google
Networks Article Published August 17, 2009
Facebook is expanding its reach into a variety of online activities, putting it on a collision course with some top Web contenders.
IBM to use DNA in Microchips
Networks Article Published August 17, 2009
Artificial DNA nanostructures, or "DNA origami" may provide a cheap framework on which to build tiny microchips, according to a paper in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
Judge Blocks MSFT Word Sales
Applications Article Published August 13, 2009
A U.S. district court in Texas ruled against Microsoft, issuing an injunction preventing the company from selling versions of Word that contain the disputed patent technology.