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Skype testing software for mobile phones

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
Skype is looking to expand its mobile offerings and is opening up a public beta for its mobile software.

Analysts: 3G iPhone to debut June 9

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
Citigroup's Richard Gardner and Yeechang Lee said in a research note Thursday that they expect Apple to introduce the 3G iPhone during Job's keynote at the Worldwide Developers Conference.

Milpitas, California joins the great muni-Wi-Fi reclamation

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
An April 15 vote by Milpitas' City Council was 4-0 in favor of transferring the Earthlink Wi-Fi assets back to the city. In 30 days, Milpitas will be the among the first cities to assume ownership of Earthlink's network.

Analysts differ: Is the mobile phone market up or down?

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
In the US, 83 percent of consumers plan to keep their landline phones, even if they also own mobile phones. But on a worldwide basis, the cell phone market is now showing its fastest growth since 2006, according to new research.

LG's Secret 'iPhone killer' turns up in Britain

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
LG Electronics has launched its new Secret line in the UK -- a sleek, stylish new camera phone with a shiny carbon fiber casing whose emphasis is not only on "smarts" but also on "trends."

The cost of losing the format war: Toshiba falls on its sword

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
Few American companies would write off the assets from a losing product as a one-time charge; the result might be disastrous, even suicidal. But in Asian business, defeat can be treated honorably when it's taken as a whole.

Apple's PA Semi buy may leave some out in the cold

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
It appears that PA Semi's chip business may not have a place in Apple's future plans, which could spell trouble for the chipmaker's clients, including the Defense Department.

Nintendo pushes back on Wii, DS price cuts

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
Nintendo said Friday it is confident in consumer demand for its two consoles, thus making a price cut unnecessary at least during 2008.

Analytics firm: Firefox EU share is at its peak, US share down

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
According to French Web metrics firm XiTi, Mozilla Firefox continues its unabated growth in popularity, reaching around 29% usage share in Europe overall in March.

Microsoft CFO to Yahoo: This weekend is deadline for buyout bid

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
If Microsoft doesn't "make progress" in its Yahoo buyout bid by this weekend, the Redmond company will move on to options that include taking the offer to Yahoo shareholders and dropping the acquisition offer entirely.

Pint-sized but versatile Linux server hits North America

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
A pint-sized, multi-functional Linux server small enough to hold in the palm of your hand, was released this week into the North American market by Japan-based Plat'Home.

Court: Border search of laptops without cause permissible by law

April 25, 2008, 9:23 pm   [ link da copiare ]
In a decision that could anger some privacy advocates, a US appeals court said that border and airport security agents can search laptops without cause.

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