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Would you buy an ad-supported Chromebook?
Google says that it has no plans to introduce an ad-supported version of the Chromebook. But the move would make sense, and increase adoption rates for the computer. -
Twitter soft launches new mobile app to select users. Are you one of them?
Twitter rolls out a new mobile version optimized for mobile devices to some iPhone, iPod Touch and Android users, will extend the invite to others soon.
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Google Chromebook - a new class of security risks
Costin Raiu argues that Google's coming Chromebook computer concept presents an interesting new set of security problems, especially as it relates to cloud computing. -
Forget Bluetooth - this wireless mouse from HP connects via Wi-Fi
Rather than operate via Bluetooth or RF-equipped USB dongle, HP's Wi-Fi Mobile Mouse uses the same receiver as a computer's wireless connection. -
AT&T picks up Cisco Cius tablet for business communications
By the end of this year, the Cisco Cius tablet won't be available with just Verizon Wireless anymore. AT&T has announced plans for a copy of its own. -
Vacation rental giant HomeAway, Inc. gets more social with the acquisition of Second Porch
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HomeAway, Inc., one of the worlds largest vacation rental sites, acquires Second Porch, Inc. in an effort to expand their offering across social circles on Facebook and beyond. -
Managing software hairballs NetSuite style
Some NetSuite customers are seeing order of magnitude value delivered to their business. Here's what happens. -
Nintendo preparing for 3DS eShop launch on June 7
Nintendo has already announced plans to unveil the next generation of the Wii console on June 7, but it also has something in store for 3DS customers. -
Fake Microsoft Patch Tuesday emails lead to ZeuS crimeware
A currently spamvertised malware campaign is brand-jacking Microsoft's Patch Tuesday for ZeuS crimeware serving purposes. -
Facebook admits to hiring PR firm for Google smear campaign
Facebook is at the center of a brewing scandal as it has been discovered that the social networking giant had hired a PR firm with the intent of smearing Google. -
Cooling management appliance a perfect fit for legacy datacenters
Trendpoint's EnviroCube appliance addresses real-time mamangement for CRAC/CRAH equipment -
Windows Azure Appliances are still in Microsoft's plans
Based on comments made by a Microsoft Server and Tools division exec this week, it seems the M.I.A. Windows Azure Appliances are still on the Microsoft roadmap. -
The biggest barrier to the Chromebook in the consumer space: Apple
There's a huge barrier to entry for millions of consumers considering the Chromebook: it doesn't work with Apple products. That barrier may be too big for Google to overcome. -
Can Intel Cedar Trail Atom processors, along with Google Chromebooks, resurrect the netbook?
Pity the poor netbook. Once tech's darling, it's been the primary casualty in the industry's tablet PC mania. But can Intel's newest Atom CPUs, along with the roll-out of Google Chromebooks,... -
One way to green up your line-matrix printers
An Atlanta-based developer of document management software called DocPath has introduced a new set of applications, called Business Suite Industrial, that purports to extend the life of your... -
What IBM has to say about virtualization and cloud computing
IBM briefed analysts on its viewpoint and plans in the area of virtualization and cloud computing. -
Google's Chromebook for business: Interesting math, but your mileage will vary
What follows is a good faith effort to highlight some of the arithmetic needed to make a comparison between Google's Chromebook, a thin virtualized client and a PC deployment. -
What's behind Google's $500m mystery reserve?
Google revealed that it has set aside half-a-billion dollars to settle a mystery investigation by US regulators. No one is talking. -
Panasonic announces Lumix DMC-G3 Micro Four Thirds compact interchangeable lens camera
Panasonic unveils successor to the DMC-G2 compact interchangeable lens camera. The new G3 is smaller, lighter and more touch-screen oriented. -
The Great SIS Survey: Followup and wrapup
It wasn't scientific. The reporting tools stunk. The data were paltry. And yet it's abundantly clear that there is significant room for improvement and competition in the SIS market.
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