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IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems: report

Reuters: Technology News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:21:45 +0000

BANGALORE (Reuters) - IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems Inc for at least $6.5 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, in a deal that could bolster their computer server products against rivals such as Hewlett-Packard Co.

Linux losing ground on netbooks

ZDNet News - News Page One — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:49:00 +0000

Linux is losing ground on the netbook front, but there lies opportunity for it in smaller, dedicated Internet-enabled appliances, said an Ovum analyst.

Marvel, startup ink online gaming deal

Reuters: Technology News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:03:45 +0000

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Marvel Entertainment and Gazillion Entertainment have struck a licensing deal to develop massively multiplayer online games based on Marvel characters.

IBM in talks to buy Sun Micro: report

Reuters: Technology News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:14:51 +0000

BANGALORE (Reuters) - IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems Inc for at least $6.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, in a deal that could bolster IBM's computer server products against rivals such as Hewlett-Packard Co.

Group asks U.S. FTC to probe Google privacy safety

Reuters: Technology News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:42:03 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - An online privacy group called on Tuesday for government regulators to investigate the adequacy of Google Inc's security safeguards after the company inadvertently released consumers' private information this month.

Sun Micro takes on Amazon in cloud computing

Reuters: Technology News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:36:34 +0000

BOSTON (Reuters) - Computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc is preparing to take on Web retailer Amazon.com Inc in the fledgling market for "cloud" computing services that can be accessed via the Internet.

Google updates Chrome Web browser to boost speeds

Reuters: Technology News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:25:53 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google released a new version of its Chrome Web browser on Tuesday, as the search giant continues its efforts to get a foothold in a market dominated by Microsoft Corp.

Apple unveils App options in iPhone software peek

Reuters: Technology News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:21:51 +0000

CUPERTINO, California (Reuters) - Apple unveiled new software for the iPhone that will support some long-anticipated features, such as copy-and-paste of text and picture messaging, as the company pushes to stay competitive in the phone market.

Google Replaces AOL-Bound Sales Exec

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:17:00 +0000

Lost Zombies: Cash? From Crowdsourcing?

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:14:00 +0000

New Web Site Features All Things Irish

By CARA BUCKLEY — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:11:49 +0000

On it first day, a new Web site from the publisher of The Irish Voice aimed at the Irish diaspora broke the news of the actress Natasha Richardson’s accident.

What Consumers Cling To in Lean Times

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:01:00 +0000

Battery Breakthroughs: Progress for Electric Cars

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:01:00 +0000

Discovery docks at international space station

CNN.com - Technology — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:29:21 +0000

The space shuttle Discovery safely docked at the international space station on Tuesday, a welcome smooth maneuver during a mission that was delayed by a gas leak and threatened by hurtling chunks of space junk.

Interactive Case Study: Pfizer’s More Effective Pharma Research

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:03:00 +0000

Apple unveils App options in iPhone software peek

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:15:51 +0000

CUPERTINO, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc unveiled new software for the iPhone that will support some long-anticipated features, such as copy-and-paste of text and picture messaging, as the company pushes to stay competitive in the phone market.

Apple Raises Its iPhone Ante

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:11:00 +0000

Google updates Chrome Web browser to boost speeds

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:01:41 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc released a new version of its Chrome Web browser on Tuesday, as the search giant continues its efforts to get a foothold in a market dominated by Microsoft Corp.

Survival of the smartest – How to thrive In a slumping economy

ZDNet News - News Page One — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:16:00 +0000

In our current economic state, the need to evaluate processes and optimize efficiencies is a no longer an option that can be put off to the next planning cycle says PivotLink CEO Quentin Gallivan.

The Web |’ Rockville, CA’: An Opportunity to Hype (and Mock) Indie Bands

By MIKE HALE — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:29:21 +0000

“Rockville, CA” represents if not a step forward for online serials, at least a diverting step sideways.

How do I secure my home Wi-fi network?

CNN.com - Technology — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:28:40 +0000

I use a wireless router at home, but it seems that other people on my block do as well! I can see their access point IDs show up in my list. Can they see mine, too -- and is this a problem? What are some things I need to keep in mind when it comes to wireless home network security?

U.N. advises governments how to stop Internet drug peddling

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:25:21 +0000

VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. narcotics watchdog on Tuesday issued guidelines on how to crack down on Internet drug peddling at the request of governments struggling to contain growing abuse of prescription drugs.

Seattle Paper Shifts Entirely to the Web

By WILLIAM YARDLEY and RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:13:56 +0000

The Post- Intelligencer is the largest American paper to drop its print edition and become an Internet-only entity.

Dell unveils world’s thinnest laptop

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:03:22 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dell Inc unveiled its "luxury" Adamo laptop on Tuesday, calling it the world's thinnest notebook as it seeks to compete in the high-end ultraportable market defined by Apple Inc's MacBook Air.

Discovery sues Amazon’s Kindle

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:58:55 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Media company Discovery Communications Inc has sued Amazon.com, accusing the online retailer's Kindle of infringing its patent on electronic book technology.

Google to roll out free tool to help save energy

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:33:24 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Google Inc is soon to roll out free software which allows consumers to track their home electricity use and improve energy efficiency in a bid to help mitigate global warming.

CNET: Site hopes to stream 1 million movies

CNN.com - Technology — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:27:10 +0000

IMDb founder Col Needham said the massively popular movie database has set as its major goal for the future to add one-button streaming for all of the 1.3 million titles it indexes.

Space Spotlight: Mars’ moons and Medusa

CNN.com - Technology — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:14:59 +0000

Expedia shares gain on Google takeover talk

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:55:37 +0000

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of online travel agency Expedia Inc gained 5.18 percent to $7.71 on Tuesday on talk that the company might be a takeover target for Google Inc.

Ericsson claims 500Mbps speeds over copper

ZDNet News - News Page One — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:10:00 +0000

The communications company says it has demonstrated speeds of more than 500Mbps over copper infrastructure, using a new technology called ‘vectorized’ VDSL2.

Nokia to cut 1,700 jobs in sinking phone market

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:53:45 +0000

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia Oyj will slash 1,700 jobs globally over the coming few months because of falling demand, the world's top cellphone maker said on Tuesday.

Australian hacker sentenced for 3 years

ZDNet News - News Page One — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:37:00 +0000

A Northern Territory IT worker who caused millions of dollars of damage to government systems has reportedly been jailed for three years.

IDC: Downturn to drive Linux adoption

ZDNet News - News Page One — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:29:00 +0000

IT decision-makers are planning to increase the use of server and client-side Linux due to the economic climate, analyst firm IDC has found.

Opera puts browsers in Turbo mode

ZDNet News - News Page One — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:48:00 +0000

Browser maker Opera Software has released a test version of software called Opera Turbo, designed to use compression and the company’s own servers to speed browsing over slow Internet connections.

Laser gun to take aim at mosquitoes

CNN.com - Technology — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:31:10 +0000

Scientists in the U.S. are developing a laser gun that could kill millions of mosquitoes in minutes.

Cybersquatting cases hit record in 2008

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:13:50 +0000

GENEVA (Reuters) - Companies and celebrities ranging from Arsenal football club to actress Scarlett Johansson filed a record number of "cybersquatting" cases in 2008 to stop others from profiting from their famous names, brands and events, a United Nations agency said on Sunday.

India leaders blog, text to plug in to young voters

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:32:57 +0000

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Video clips on YouTube, updates on Facebook, blogs, and an online voter registration campaign.

Japanese fashion robot to hit Tokyo catwalks

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:42:48 +0000

TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - From IT labs to photo grabs, a Japanese humanoid robot will soon be strutting her hard- and soft-ware stuff on the fashion catwalk.

Elvis memorabilia offered in online auction

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:28:31 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Elvis Presley memorabilia including a performance jumpsuit and a grand piano he played at Graceland went on auction on Monday in a demonstration of his commercial appeal 31 years since the King left the building.

Intel says AMD breached patent licensing pact

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:53:29 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Intel Corp accused Advanced Micro Devices Inc of breaching the terms of a cross-licensing agreement between the two rival chip makers, a charge that AMD denied on Monday.

Big Telcos Drag Their Heels on Broadband Stimulus

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:01:00 +0000

Space station won’t need to dodge debris

CNN.com - Technology — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:59:18 +0000

NASA won't have to maneuver the international space station to dodge a piece of debris from a Soviet-era satellite spinning around Earth, the space agency announced.

Apple Mac U.S. units down 16 pct in February: NPD

Reuters: Technology News — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:53:40 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales of Apple Inc's Mac computers fell 16 percent in February on a unit basis, even as low-cost netbooks helped Windows-based PCs sales rise 22 percent, research group NPD said on Monday.

BBC responds to botnet illegality claims

ZDNet News - News Page One — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:19:00 +0000

The BBC insisted that it had no intention of breaking the law by building and using a botnet – and its actions of had been in the public interest.

Cisco to sell servers aimed at data centers

Reuters: Technology News — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:04:16 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc will start to sell computer servers targeted at data centers, a move that pits the company against partners such as Hewlett-Packard Co and IBM.

‘Green’ benefits from your document lifecycle

ZDNet News - News Page One — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:59:00 +0000

Document capture and routing technology is an efficient, flexible way to capture, transform, and move paper and electronic documents among a variety of people, places, and formats, says Omtool’s Thaddeus Bouchard.

Facebook Moves onto Twitter’s Turf

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:26:00 +0000

E-prescribing to soar with new spending

Reuters: Technology News — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:14:39 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As many as 75 percent of U.S. doctors will be writing electronic prescriptions within five years, thanks to new federal spending to encourage e-prescribing, according to a forecast released on Monday.

Drilling Down: The Rush to Stake a Claim Online

By ALEX MINDLIN — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:09:23 +0000

A recent report suggests “cybersquatting” -- the practice of maliciously snapping up a Web site with someone else’s trademark in its domain name -- is increasingly popular.

London Underground stays in mobile dark ages

ZDNet News - News Page One — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:54:00 +0000

Plans to introduce mobile connectivity across the London subway network appear to have stalled due to the high costs involved.