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HP Printer Connects Directly to the Web

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

HP's Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web All-in-One Printer can print news stories and directions directly from Web sites, but the execution could use more polish.

Google Dashboard Gives You a Degree of Control

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Google is putting all your account info on a single page, hoping to calm fears about its intentions. But not everyone is convinced.

Cisco Undervalues Tandberg, Investment Firms Say

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:22 -0800

An investment firm wants Cisco to offer Tandberg shareholders at least 11 percent more, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Skype's Legal Storm Clears up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:32 -0800

Skype's cofounders have reached an agreement to withdraw their legal challenges against eBay and Skype's future majority owners.

Baidu Deal May be First Step in Linking to Licensed Music

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:46:00 -0800

UPDATE: Baidu did not fully confirm a statement by music provider Qtrax that it will indeed start linking to licensed music downloads.

Microsoft Battles on in Mobile, Search and the Cloud

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:44 -0800

As Microsoft launches Windows 7 and seeks to banish the ghost of its less-than-successful Vista OS, it is fighting to defend its primacy as the world's leading...

The Search Market Created Microsoft's Worst Enemy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:38 -0800

Throughout its history, Microsoft has earned a reputation for tenacity when entering markets created, and initially dominated, by innovative startups.

Best Buy Will Help You Go Google Mobile

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:04:00 -0800

The retailer's focus on setting you up on Google Mobile isn't just advice from a friend.

Beatles Ban Takes Effect at BlueBeat

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:05:00 -0800

The online retailer is complying with a court order to stop selling Beatles tunes online -- for now.

Twitter Tries Luring Users Back

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:44:00 -0800

Interface fixes and usability tweaks are clearly aimed at pulling Twitter subscribers from their slumber or away from third-party apps.

Google Dashboard: Good -- But More Explanation, Please

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:06:00 -0800

Google's Dashboard utility is a great first step toward transparency, but it doesn't go far enough.

China to Tighten Grip on Twitter-style Sites

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:12 -0800

A Chinese government watchdog plans to push Twitter-style Web sites to censor their content, the country's latest move to control online speech.

AT&T Profiles Specific Cities in Bid for Coverage

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:50:23 -0800

AT&T's CTO said the carrier is improving coverage using specific calling models for each city, and moving toward IPv6.

Postini Technology to Spread Across Google Apps

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:17 -0800

Google will extend Postini technology beyond Gmail throughout Google Apps, to give IT administrators more control over document sharing.

Lexmark's Platinum Pro905 Printer is Suitable for a Small Office

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0800

This color inkjet multifunction printer is a competent small-office device that can can access and view Web-based applications on its LCD.

BlueBeat Says Beatles Songs Are Its Own Creations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:50:14 -0800

Recently I wrote about BlueBeat, a Website that was not only selling MP3 downloads of The Beatles (something the Fab Four doesn't yet allow, although you will be...

IBM Announces Cloud Software-development Betas

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:10:20 -0800

IBM on Thursday announced new services for developing applications on public and private clouds.

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:10:20 -0800

Google Releases Core Development Tools as Open Source

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:15 -0800

Google has released internal development tools as open source, hoping developers will find them useful in building faster Web applications.

Google Dashboard: A Closer Look

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:42:00 -0800

Google Dashboard allows you to manage your Google digital life. Here is a closer look at how it works.

Intuit to Phase out Quicken Online in Favor of Mint.com

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:20:25 -0800

When financial software maker Intuit acquired Mint.com, there was quite a bit of uncertainty as to what would happen to the popular online financial service...

Developer Finds Major Coding Errors in Facebook, MySpace

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

Update: Social networking sites MySpace and Facebook have apparently fixed coding errors that could have allowed an attacker access user data.

The Beatles on iTunes: Don’t Hold Your Breath

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:52:00 -0800

Just because the Beatles' music is coming in digital form, that doesn't mean we can expect to see it on iTunes.

Google Dashboard Bows to Users’ Privacy Concerns

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:39:00 -0800

Google Dashboard puts all your Google account data in one place and lets you manage it.

Mozilla Plans Major Firefox Interface Overhaul

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:04:00 -0800

Mozilla plans to overhaul the look and feel of Firefox for Windows, a redesign that will resemble Google's Chrome in several key elements.

EU Breaks Deadlock in Debate Over Right to Internet Access

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:13 -0800

EU lawmakers have agreed on how to preserve citizen's rights of access to the Internet in a meeting that ended in the early hours of Thursday morning

China Bans Solitary Confinement for Internet Addicts

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:20:11 -0800

China banned the use of physical punishment or confinement to treat Internet addiction after a teenager's death in a clinic months ago.

Vendors Scrambling to Fix Bug in Net's Security

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:10:16 -0800

Vendors are now scrambling to patch a critical flaw in the SSL protocol.

Microsoft, Yahoo Partnership Could Reach Beyond the US

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:40:12 -0800

Microsoft's search and advertising deal with Yahoo could be expanded overseas, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday.

BlueBeat Ignores EMI, Still Sells Beatles Catalog Online

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:49:00 -0800

EMI Group on Tuesday filed a copyright violation suit against an online music site selling MP3s of Beatles albums and individual tracks.

Botnet Authors Crash WordPress Sites With Buggy Code

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:21 -0800

A bug in the Web code used by the Gumblar botnet is crashing WordPress and other PHP-driven sites.

Google Voice Has a New Challenger — Ribbit

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:28:00 -0800

Mimicking Google Voice's "virtual receptionist" model, Ribbit can ring multiple phones simultaneously and offers Web-based access to voicemail.

Google Adds New Social Media Features to Friend Connect

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:50:28 -0800

Google has enhanced Friend Connect by adding new social media features that Web publishers can integrated into their sites.

The New MSN Homepage: A New Reason to Love Microsoft?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:57:00 -0800

Microsoft is revamping the MSN portal and from the looks of it, it's a good change.

MSN Offers Public Sneak Peek at New Look

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:26:00 -0800

Microsoft is revamping its MSN portal to give it a modern look and new social networking tools.

Microsoft Launches New Version of MSN

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:20:14 -0800

Microsoft will launch a redesigned version of MSN.com on Wednesday.

Nearly 1.7 Million T-Mobile Users Hit by Service Disruption

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0800

Nearly 1.7 million T-Mobile USA subscribers are affected by a service disruption that hit the mobile operator beginning late Tuesday afternoon.

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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0800

TwitterPeek: The Twitter-Only Gadget Destined for Extinction

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0800

The first-ever standalone Twitter device goes on sale this week. Before you consider buying a TwitterPeek, though, you may want to read this.

A Single Sign-In for All Your Websites? Google Hopes So

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:41:00 -0800

The Official Google Blog on Tuesday beat the OpenID drum, and gave a quick run-through of how the service might benefit Facebook and Plaxo users.

Is TwitterPeek a One-Trick Pony?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:00 -0800

Are users going to lay down money for a gadget that can't multi-function as a cell phone, camera, digital organizer, video camera and GPS navigator?

Founder of Online Sports Betting Business Sentenced

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:50:15 -0800

The founder of BetOnSports.com is sentenced to 51 months in prison.

Trade Talks Hone in on Internet Abuse and ISP Liability

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:10:17 -0800

ISPs around the world may be forced to snoop on their subscribers and cut them off, under an international agreement being promoted by the U.S.

Google Chrome Beta Gets Bookmark Sync

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:01:00 -0800

The test version of Google's browser will let you save your favorite sites, and access them from multiple computers.

Dedicated Twitter Gizmo TwitterPeek Launches

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:39:00 -0800

A $100 single-purpose handheld device called TwitterPeek allows unlimited tweeting over a cellular network.

Microsoft Pushes Switchover Deal for CRM Online

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:14 -0800

Microsoft is offering Salesforce.com and Oracle CRM on Demand customers six months at no charge.

Best Buy Does Movie Downloads

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:37:00 -0800

Retailer is partnering with CinemaNow to deliver movie downloads to TVs, PCs, media players, and phones.

Here's the iTunes TV Service I'd Actually Pay For

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:22:00 -0800

Reports say that Apple is pitching a $30-per-month service that could replace your cable. Here's what I'd like it to offer.

Are You Being Scammed by Facebook Ads?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:05:00 -0800

Cyberthieves are using social media to scam people, but it turns out the most egregious scammers are many "legitimate" companies.

TwitterPeek: The World's First Twitter-only Device

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:23:00 -0800

This $100 handset will let you access Twitter while on the go, but it seems too hobbled to be useful.

Singapore to Offer Chinese-language Domain Names

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:30:13 -0800

SGNIC will begin registering Chinese-language domain names for the .sg top-level domain later this month.

Yahoo's 'It's You' Ad Campaign to Skip China

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:20:12 -0800

Yahoo China will be left out of Yahoo's US$100 million global branding campaign.