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TechRepublic Member | October 11, 2010


Microsoft re-enters the mobile market with all guns blazing

Microsoft officially launched Windows Phone 7 on Monday. See the top features, the 10 devices available at launch, and the carriers that will be offering WP7 phones. Read more

Resource of the day

Cisco TelePresence Welcomes You to the Future of Collaboration

Cisco TelePresence powers a new way of working where everyone, everywhere reaches new heights of productivity through face-to-face collaboration. Discover how Cisco TelePresence is changing the way people communicate and collaborate.


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The five factors powering the Android revolution

Google Android is looking more and more like a runaway freight train destined to lead the mobile computing space. Here are the top five factors that are propelling its progress. Read more

BLADE: Can it stop drive-by malware?

Right now, there is an abundance of websites successfully serving malware to unsuspecting visitors. Is there a cure? Some researchers think so. Read more

Android tablets, smartphones: Firefox's best shot at mobile relevance

Mozilla has released the first Firefox 4 beta for Android, the organization's best shot for mobile relevance. And that relevance could increase as Android tablets hit the market. Read more

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Microsoft's Windows Phone 7: Perception hurdles and the tablet angle

Microsoft launched its Windows Phone 7 with plans to give the smartphone a fresh start. The big question is whether consumers want a fresh start. Also: The Windows Phone 7 tablet could be a long-term winner. Read more

Microsoft reboots with Windows Phone 7 global launch--will people buy?

Windows Phone 7 devices are coming in time for the holidays. Are people ready to give Windows on their phone another chance? Read more

Windows Phone 7: Microsoft applies lessons learned from Apple and Google

Today we see a broad spectrum of Windows Phone 7 devices revealed and it gives you a chance to see how Microsoft is applying lessons learned from the hottest mobile platforms today. Read more

Microsoft announces Windows Phone 7 worldwide GSM launch

The worldwide launch of Windows Phone 7 revealed there are nine different devices from 13 carriers in over 15 countries coming to buyers this holiday season. Sprint and Verizon will get new devices in early 2011. Read more

T-Mobile unveils the HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 devices

We are finally seeing announcements for Windows Phone 7 devices and T-Mobile will be launching two smartphones before the holidays. The HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro both have 1 GHz processors and more. Read more

Google's driving the future of... driving

Google has created a car that is capable of driving itself. So successfully, in fact, that it was able to travel 140,000 miles without human intervention. [they drove from our] Mountain View campus to our Santa Monica office and on to Hollywood Boulevard. They’ve driven down Lombard Street, crossed the... Read more

Google's self-driving car: What's in it for Google?

Self-driving cars from Google - it's real, but is it a good idea? Read more

Ready for the highway train? Google cooks up cars that drive themselves

Google has created automated cars that drive themselves. These robots have a trained driver riding shotgun, but these automated autos have already logged more than 140,000 miles in California. Read more

Crapware is the real issue in Android suits

If you're to go toe to toe with your phone company you need an ally. Apple and Microsoft won't let carriers update your phone and install garbage -- they control that relationship. Google admits to being powerless. Read more

Amazon App Store for Android: Not just for smartphones

Everyone wins with an Amazon App store on Android. Read more

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab may cost $399 with contract

Samsung is getting ready to launch their Android tablet on all four major wireless carriers and some new details on the T-Mobile version have appeared online. Read more

Kensington ClickSafe locks up laptops with the snap of a click

Kensington has added to its extensive notebook computer lock collection with the debut of the ClickSafe, which promises to keep your laptop safe in "one single, simple step." Read more

New book documents motivations for living off-the-grid

As cleantech technologies evolve, more Americans are exploring the idea of becoming unplugged from centralized electricity, water and sewage services. Read more

The Verizon iPhone: Has Android turned those rumors into "so what?" moments?

New rumors about a Verizon iPhone don't seem matter as much now that the Android devices are all the rage Read more

IT cost, ignorance, and the race to the bottom

Look at the new crop of "smartphones" in the context of what happened with the PC - and you'll predict a race to the bottom as claims for the things escalate and both price and actual functionality fall. Read more


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Scenes from New York Comic Con 2010

Once again, we've braved the hordes of New York's biggest comic, game, and pop-culture convention to bring you costumed characters, toys, and other assorted weirdness. View on site

Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con 2010

Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con was held in New York on October 1-3, 2010. Here are a few photos that were taken at the event by attendees. View on site

Highlights of CTIA Fall 2010

CNET brings you the highlights of CTIA Fall 2010 in pictures. View on site

At NASA, learning to fight airplane fires (photos)

Road Trip at Home: Firefighters at airfields must be certified annually on standard techniques. CNET checks out the process. View on site

Brooklyn Optimus Prime photo gallery

With over 400 hours of cumulative construction time, "Brooklyn Optimus Prime" was a labor of love for Peter Kokis. Find out the story behind his costume creations and what upcoming robots he's building. View on site


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Today's recommended downloads

Top 10 Technical Considerations when Choosing a Telepresence Solution (TANDBERG, now part of Cisco)

Cisco TelePresence Welcomes You to the Future of Collaboration (TANDBERG, now part of Cisco)

Guide to Messaging Archiving (Sunbelt Software)

Why Your Company Needs Telepresence (TANDBERG, now part of Cisco)

Taking Back Your Productivity with Microsoft Business Productivity Online Services (Microsoft)


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