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RIM, Motorola Latest Defendants in Visual Voicemail Suit
Klausner Technologies has charged Motorola and RIM with patent infringement.
    
 
Intel Core i9: Six-Cores Of Speed
Early tests prove positive for Intel's upcoming Core i9 CPUs.
Apple Enters AT&T vs. Verizon Ad War
Apple is defending its iPhone from attacks by Verizon Wireless with two ads that debut Monday night.
Inside Google's Advertising Empire
Google's announced plans to buy display-ad company Teracent. Here's a look at how the purchase fits into Google's advertising empire and your online life.
Drobo Expands Line With Drobo S and Drobo Elite
Data Robotics, makers of the popular Drobo ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ) "storage robot,"is expanding its product line with two devices, the Drobo S and...
HP Reports Solid Q4 on Services Growth
Hewlett-Packard reported an 18 percent jump in profit for its fiscal fourth quarter, thanks in large part to the strength of its services business.
10 Free Downloads for Your Laptop
With these no-cost tools for syncing data, monitoring battery life, working with wireless networks, and using a thumb drive, you can get the most out of your laptop or netbook.
IPhone Hints: Give Thanks for the IPhone's Physical Controls
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the U.S, so in this week's super-sized edition of iPhone hints we give thanks for the few, the proud, the useful--the iPhone's...
Momentum Builds for Open Content Management Standard
A proposed standard for making content management systems interoperable is close to being ratified.
Apple Launching Ads Targeting Verizon's Network
It is a period of war between providers. Verizon's TV commercials and print ads, striking from the safety of the company's widely-touted network, have struck a...
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Twelve South Announces BassJump Laptop Subwoofer
Twelve South on Monday announced the BassJump, a portable, USB-powered "subwoofer"designed to enhance your MacBook's audio output by adding midrange and bass...
Google Partners with Canonical for Chrome OS
Rather than seeing Google's Chrome operating system as competing with Linux desktop distributions, Canonical is working with Google to make the OS.
iPhone Hogs Half of World's Mobile Data? Not Really
A report from AdMob has a lot of people in the blogosphere claiming iPhone users are bandwidth hogs.
Keep Your Passwords Private--and Handy--With LastPass
An online airing of tensof thousands of stolen Webmail passwords suggests that it’s time to find extra protection.
Mobile Groups Protest Proposed Net Neutrality Rules
Mobile groups raise concerns about proposed net neutrality rules.
Apple to Offer Black Friday Deals
Shoppers, start your engines! Er, well, maybe not just yet.
Bugs &Fixes: Firefox Squashes a Buggy Microsoft Plug-In
Plus: A massive Microsoft patch batch, and fixes for Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
Google Releases Open Source Version of Chrome OS
The new Chrome operating system is aimed at the increasing mobile and netbook sector, Google says.
1TB SSD Drive Available Now; A Steal At Just Over $3,000
OCZ Technology's new Colossus Series of solid-state drives includes a pricey 1TB option.
Photo Contest: Hot Pics for November
Subscribers to Dave Johnson's Digital Focus newsletter took these shots.
Google to Buy Display Ad Company
Google said it plans to buy display ad company Teracent for an undisclosed sum.
Samsung Omnia II Arrives Just in Time for Holidays
The Samsung Omnia II has some impressive specs and an attractive look, but can it compete with the latest Android super smartphones?
Apple's Schiller Talks App Store, Approval Process
As the controversy over the best-selling phenomenon App Store and the Approval Process of Mysteries (take that, Harry Potter) continues, Apple has awoken...
AOL Changes Its Logo, and More
AOL changes logo as the most obvious part of a makeover to help the fading online giant regain some of its past glory.
Critical Zero-Day Flaw Opens Holes in IE 6 and 7
A newly discovered security hole in IE 6 and 7 allows for attacks against either browser.
Windows 8 in 2012?
Microsoft appears to be on track to update Windows every three years.
Wipro, Other Indian Outsourcers Expand in the US
Wipro and other Indian outsourcers expand in the U.S. both for business and political reasons.
Can Apple's iPhone 'Walled Garden'Continue to Thrive?
As mobile app competition mounts, Apple may find it harder to maintain its iron hand over app submissions.
Windows 8 Release Expected in 2012
Hints and slips indicate Microsoft plans to stick with its schedule of updating versions every three years.
The Macalope: Stupidium Is an Infinite Resource
It was a banner week for stupid opinion pieces about Apple. Indeed, the Macalope had a hard time narrowing the field. He did eventually pick two lucky winners...
Chrome Unveiled; Microsoft Cheers
Now that we've all had a chance to check out the source code, Microsoft is likely breathing a sigh of relief at Google's OS entry.
Why Go Pro When IMac Goes Faster?
The Mac Pro has always been something of a niche product, appealing mainly to those who need vast amounts of internal storage (thanks to its four drive bays)...
News Corp and Microsoft Plot Anti-Google Pact, Says Report
Why a reported deal between Microsft and News Corp. that would delist News Corp. content from Google wouldn't work.
Super Mario Kart, Bit Trip Void Hit Wii
Nintendo's latest WiiWare and Virtual Console booster includes one of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's all time racing greats.
Six Ways to Get Online From Anywhere
We're all so accustomed to having Internet access in so many places--at home, at the office, at airports, at coffee shops--that it can be infuriating to travel...
Third iPhone Worm Targets Jailbroken iPhones
Another week, another worm hitting jailbroken iPhones.
8 Tech Tools For Black Friday Deals
Web and mobile apps can help you find, track the hottest bargains as the holiday shopping season opens.
Will Chrome Breed Copycats? Internet Explorer OS, Anyone?
Chrome OS is a dangerous product for Microsoft, to which the company needs to respond. Internet Explorer OS, anyone? Aand how about a Firefox OS and even Opera OS? This is a game every browser can play.
IPhone Ringtone Roundup
Ringtones say a lot about you, your style, and your attitude. And they can be a helpful aural cue to alert you to exactly who is calling. Yet, for some reason...
The Justin Bieber Example: Use Twitter or Incite a Riot and Get Arrested
A record exec is being called out for not using communications technology that allegedly would have calmed a crowd.
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Apple's iPhone App Store Approvals a Necessary Evil
Apple has taken some heat for the iPhone App Store approvel process. Love it or hate it, though, the App Store approval process is a necessary evil.
Microsoft Technology Reduces Network Redundancy
Microsoft Research India has developed host server technology for reducing redundancy on wide-area networks.
Star Trek Online Open Beta Beams You Up Early
Cryptic announces Star Trek Online open beta access available to early subscribers, kicks off mid-January two weeks prior to the game's official launch.
Ciena Will Pay $769M for Nortel's Metro Ethernet Business
Ciena will pay $769M for Nortel's carrier Ethernet and optical assets.
Spotify Lands App for Symbian Phones
Music streaming service Spotify is headed for phones running the Sybian mobile operating sytem.
GSMA Show Promotes Apps, Android and Green Energy
GSMA's Mobile Asia Congress promoted apps, Android and green energy.
Report: Microsoft May Pay News Corp. to Delist From Google
Microsoft has held talks with News Corp. about paying the company to remove its news Web sites from Google's search listings.
Does Second-Hand Smoke Really Void Apple's Warranty?
There are excellent reasons not to smoke cigarettes. And there are also stupid reasons, like Apple's claim that cigarette smoke can void its warranty. Really.
KT to Sell IPhone in South Korea
South Korean carrier KT will start selling the iPhone this month, the company said Monday, bringing the hit device to another Asian country.
Will Chrome OS Lead to More Powerful Win7 Netbooks?
Netbooks running Windows 7 could perform better, but Microsoft won't let them. With Chrome OS coming, Redmond may lose its ability to cripple low-cost portables.
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