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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.

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.

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

RemoteSight Turns an ISight Into CCTV

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:13 -0800

Do you wish your iSight were more like the unblinking, ever-vigilant Eye of Sauron? Then you might be interested in Ben Software's new RemoteSight, an...

Acadia Gets Cloud Computing Venture Rolling in Asia

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Cisco, EMC and VMware hope to soon sign the first Asian customers for their cloud-computing partnership and Acadia joint venture.

Huawei Promises Series of Android Phones

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:40:11 -0800

China's Huawei will release a series of mobile phones using the Google Android OS in Europe, the Asia Pacific and Latin America.

New Sonos All-in-One Music Player Sounds Great, Approaches Affordability

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

At $399, with built-in speakers and great sound, the ZonePlayer S5 network music system is a good deal, but its setup may pose problems for you.

Cisco to Buy Chinese Set-top Box Business

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:30:12 -0800

Cisco Systems will buy a Chinese set-top box maker as the country works to digitize all cable television by 2015, creating market opportunities.

Cisco Lays out Why It Might Let Tandberg Go Free

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:30:13 -0800

In a blog entry on Monday, Cisco publicly hinted it might let its Tandberg acquisition bid expire.

Will New Internet Domain Names Change the Web?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:48:00 -0700

ICANN approved new international domain names, but how will this change the Internet and the Web?

Alcatel-Lucent's Losses Deepen as Sales Drop

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:10:12 -0700

Alcatel-Lucent saw third-quarter losses increase and sales drop compared to the same period last year.

These 12 Gadgets Let You Cut The Cord For Good

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Cutting the cord has never been so easy with new devices that power-up on their own and allow you to ditch the speaker wire.

12 Gadgets That Let You Ditch Power Cords, Wires, and Hassles

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

You can ditch the snake pit of power, audio, and video cords with these 12 gadgets.

AT&T: What Network Problems?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:02:00 -0700

AT&T refutes researcher's claims that its network suffers from a faulty configuration.

Internet Phone Systems Become the Fraudster's Tool

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:17 -0700

Cybercriminals have found a new launching pad for their scams: the phone systems of small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S.

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Category

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

Diagnose a Bad WiFi Connection

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:24:00 -0700

B2CAC asked the Answer Line forum why his laptop couldn’t connect wirelessly to his router

Net Neutrality FAQ: What's in it for You

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:51:00 -0700

Here's the status and some straight answers on the proposed rule change regarding ISPs' responsibilities and access.

Net Neutrality: Two Huge Positives for Business

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:41:00 -0700

Net neutrality could lead to inexpensive, high-quality broadband services for businesses.

U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Hobbled by Dial-Up

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700

It seems unthinkable that an industry with such apocalyptic power would not be using the most efficient, modern technology.

FCC Votes for Net Neutrality, McCain Wants to Stop Them

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:06:00 -0700

Sen. John McCain is leading an effort to prevent the FCC from proceeding with its plan to implement network neutrality.

AT&T Considers Raising Fees for Data Gluttons

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:10:00 -0700

Carrier is considering "pricing options," which could be affected by whatever rules come from the Federal Communications Commission as it weighs net neutrality.

Net Neutrality Fans, Meet Your New Foe

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:36:00 -0700

House Republican Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, asks FCC to stop open Internet vote.

Canada Weighs in with Net Neutrality Ruling

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:24:00 -0700

Telecom regulator upholds the right of major telcos and cable providers to manage the traffic of its Internet customers.

5 New Technologies That Will Change Everything

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700

3D TV, HTML5, video over Wi-Fi, superfast USB, and mobile "augmented reality" will emerge as breakthrough technologies in the next few years. Here's a preview of what they do and how they work.

Apple Quietly Updates AirPort Extreme, Time Machine

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:40:22 -0700

While Apple's announcements of new iMacs, a remodeled MacBook, updated Mac minis, and a new multitouch mouse have dominated Tuesday's tech news, the company also...

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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:40:22 -0700

Get Free Wi-Fi on Virgin America

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:01:00 -0700

Thanks to Google, you can surf the Web for free on all Virgin America flights -- for a limited time.

Net Neutrality Battle Spills Into Wireless World

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:44:00 -0700

As the mobile Web grows in popularity, a power struggle is brewing over who controls the wireless 'pipes.'

Get to Know Windows 7's Home-Networking Features

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Windows 7 is packed with features that make home networking easier and more fun than before. Here's how to get started with file sharing, media streaming, and more.

Verizon's Quad-Play Bundle

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:41:00 -0700

Verizon pushes the familiar "triple-play-bundle-for-TV" concept to the next level, adding wireless calling to its triple-play plans.

WiMax Struggles for Broadband Share

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:15:00 -0700

The wireless technology is carving out niche markets, but making little headway with the masses, research firm reports.

PC World Podcast 49: Google Donut, BlackBerry Storm 2, and Wi-Fi Direct

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:43:00 -0700

Join the editors of PC World for an irreverent round-table discussion of this week's hottest technology trends.

Open Broadband Nurtures Competion -- and Deals

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:46:00 -0700

Analysis: An FCC report finds that boosting broadband rivalry is a win for consumers; bring it on.

G.hn Home Network Standard Progresses

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:30:11 -0700

An ITU body approved two main components of the G.hn standard for home networking.

Starent Settles UTStarcom Legal Disputes for $3.5M

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:20:13 -0700

Starent Networks has agreed to settle all its legal disputes with UTStarcom and pay the company US$3.5 million.

Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Wi-Fi Direct Spec

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:50:00 -0700

Peer-to-peer connections to get standardized, certified spec.

Cisco to Acquire Starent for $2.9 Billion

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:50:10 -0700

Cisco will acquire Starent Networks for $2.9 billion, the companies announced Tuesday.

Dell Latitude Z600

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:50:00 -0700

We're still waiting on final test results, but Dell has created a future-forward bit of tech that's good for the status-seeking businessman. Everyone else: Look on from afar.

Ellison Mocks Salesforce.com's 'itty Bitty' Application

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:50:13 -0700

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison told shareholders Salesforce.com is a "little itty-bitty" application.

AT&T Defends Network, Lays out HSPA Plans

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:15:00 -0700

UPDATE: AT&T's CTO defended the carrier's network performance and detailed its planned rollout of HSPA 7.2.

The Dell Latitude Z600 and a Tale of Two Bloggers

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:15:00 -0700

Is Dell's new wireless laptop charger ho-hum? Darren thinks not.

Russian WiMax Operator Eyes GSM Handover, WiMax 2 Tests

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:40:11 -0700

Russian WiMax operator Yota will soon begin offering its customers a WiMax terminal that can make VOIP calls and hand them over to a GSM network.

Upgrade to Gigabit Networking for Better Performance

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Get faster file transfers, smoother video streaming, and better network gaming with the fastest PC networking tools.

Congress Weighs P2P File-Sharing Rules

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:28:00 -0700

Legislation would prohibit P2P software from plucking, sharing files without users' knowledge.

Cisco to Buy Videoconferencing Vendor Tandberg for $3B

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00:12 -0700

Cisco Systems has signed an agreement to buy videoconferencing vendor Tandberg for about US$3.0 billion.

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Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00:12 -0700

Unisys Service Uses the Cloud to Manage Mobile Devices

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:11 -0700

Unisys is introducing a service that will enable CIOs to manage and support a variety of mobile devices used by staff.

Admin Brings Mortuary's Net Connection Back from Dead

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:28:00 -0700

IT horror show: a spine-tingling tale of an ISP service call and the poor response time that followed.

Migrate Your Outlook Express Inbox

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:17:00 -0700

Petrie asked the Answer Line forum how to move Outlook Express messages to a new PC

Can the FCC Free the iPhone?

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:05:00 -0700

The U.S. government agency could pry the iPhone loose from AT&T, given the incentive.

MMS Gripes Dismissed; AT&T Says Activation was Smooth

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:50:00 -0700

As complaints roll in about activation problems with iPhone's newly-activated MMS, AT&T insists the process worked fine.