WebP: Google's new attempt at speeding up the web

WebP: Google's new attempt at speeding up the web Garett Rogers: Anything to make the web faster is good in my books — but I have a question. Why are we worried about fractionally speeding up the web when we live in a broadband world that’s just getting faster and faster anyway? Sun Oct 03 09:26:46 PDT 2010	Googling Google What Google is up to   Recommended Solve the Desktop Management Challenge Discover desktop virtualization in this white paper. The latest virtualization technologies enable the virtual desktop or application environment to be maintained centrally and delivered to users across the network, leaving you with fewer IT hassles. Whitepaper | Category: White Papers

 

What Microsoft wants from Google

What Microsoft wants from Google Dana Blankenhorn: Who is the real target of all this FUD? The guess here is it’s the cellular carriers, not Motorola or HTC at all. Sun Oct 03 04:27:11 PDT 2010 Microsoft's case against Motorola won't hurt Google, Android or Linux Paula Rooney: Microsoft has filed a major patent infringement lawsuit against Motorola — and indirectly, Google, Linux and open source.The software giant’s case against Motorola’s Android devices won’t slow the momentum of Google smartphones or its Linux-based open source operating system.Consumers don’t pay attention to patent infringement cases. Unless the court opts to halt sales of Motorola’s [...] Sat Oct 02 08:30:03 PDT 2010 The European way of open source Dana Blankenhorn: European open source companies can write grant proposals, and spin their wheels telling government what it should already know, as well as anyone else. Fri Oct 01 05:01:28 PDT 2010	Open Source Shared software, shared processes   Recommended Solve the Desktop Management Challenge Discover desktop virtualization in this white paper. The latest virtualization technologies enable the virtual desktop or application environment to be maintained centrally and delivered to users across the network, leaving you with fewer IT hassles. Whitepaper | Category: White Papers

 

[ZDNET] Google responds to Oracle Java suit - cites hypocracy; Samsung Galaxy Tab; iPad fastest adoption rate

Breaking News Google replies to Oracle's Java suit; cites hypocrisy Google has answered Oracle's lawsuit over Java by denying all allegations and calling Oracle a hypocrite over the open-sourcing of the technology. READ MORE   More coverage: Google TV will revolutionize television once viewers understand it Skype for Android arrives; U.S. only gets Wi-Fi while the world gets 3G calling FringOut for Android takes off with calls starting at $0.01 per minute Must-Read Stories   Samsung aims to push its Galaxy devices, Android into the enterprise iPad surpasses DVD player for fastest adoption rate ever of non-phone gadgets HP leverages converged infrastructure across IT spectrum to simplify branch offices and container-based data centers Skype making all the right business moves IBM throws its hat into the hosted e-mail ring with Exchange Online competitor Microsoft's SMB grows up Motorola Bravo, Flipside, Flipout (photos) Connect with ZDNet   Recommended Two Industry-Leading IBM Conferences Combine for One Powerhouse Event Join us in Las Vegas this October at this must-attend conference for business and IT professionals. Experience the best in technical and business education. Discover unprecedented networking opportunities. Get hands-on training. Register today.

Samsung 27-inch LCD: 1ms response time [PRODUCT WATCH]

Today's Top Picks   Samsung 27-inch P2770FH LCD boasts 1ms response time Gateway isn't alone with introducing a stellar display this morning, as Samsung has one of its own with an incredible 1ms response time. READ FULL STORY   Recommended On-Demand Videocast: Delivering a WOW! Experience to Customers Today, it's not enough to compete on just price and product. Learn how to deliver a great customer experience that keeps them coming back for more.   Who needs Zune hardware? Use your Nokia N8 to play Zune Pass music One overlooked feature on newer Nokia smartphones is the ability to connect with Windows Media Player and use DRM protected content. You can take your Zune Pass subscription music and listen to it on your new Nokia N8. READ FULL STORY   Motorola Bravo, Flipout and Flipside phones headed to AT&T AT&T is seriously boosting its Android-based cell phone catalog with a trio of new Motorola devices: the Bravo, Flipout and Flipside. READ FULL STORY   iFrogz churns out Ronin and Mogul DJ-style headphones If the Ultrasone Edition 10 headset is a little over your budget but you still want some DJ-style headphones, then iFrogz might have something for you today. READ FULL STORY   FringOut for Android takes off with calls starting at $0.01 per minute VoIP calling apps seem to be popping up everywhere now. Following the Skype for Android app, Fring has one of its own too. READ FULL STORY   Skype for Android arrives; U.S. gets Wi-Fi while the world gets 3G calling There's good news and bad news for some Skype users this morning with the awaited arrival of the Skype for Android mobile application. READ FULL STORY   Recommended Two Industry-Leading IBM Conferences Combine for One Powerhouse Event Join us in Las Vegas this October at this must-attend conference for business and IT professionals. Experience the best in technical and business education. Discover unprecedented networking opportunities. Get hands-on training. Register today.   Gateway rolls out trio of HD LED displays; starts at $189.99 Gateway is starting the day off beautifully with a trio of super slim and very sleek HD LED displays for us to gaze at until we just can't take the brightness any longer. READ FULL STORY	Latest Reviews   Apple TV (Fall 2010) The Apple TV's new low $99 price makes it an easy impulse buy for Apple fans looking to bring Netflix into the living room, but you may want to wait until more content--or Apple's forthcoming AirPlay update--becomes available.   Asus N82JV-X1 For $999, Asus' graphics-boosted 14-inch laptop lacks battery power, and has few distinguishing features that push it over similarly priced (or less expensive) alternatives.   Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV Unless you're a huge 3D fan, the high price is a bit of a stretch for the 15.6-inch Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV, but we do appreciate the 3D Blu-ray playback.   LaCie 2big (4TB, USB 3.0) The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is an overall excellent external hard drive.   Maingear F131 Ignore the side panel. Maingear has an outstanding deal in this high-end F131 gaming desktop, which is one of the fastest PCs we've seen all year. We recommend this system without hesitation to serious PC gamers and those interested in a high-performance, high-value computer.   Alpine INA-W900 The Alpine INA-W900 is a solid choice for most users' in-car entertainment and navigation needs, but it will require a few upgrades to match our current favorite in functionality.     Connect with ZDNet         Sponsored White papers ·         On-Demand Videocast: Increasing Sales Productivity In sales, lost time equals lost money. Find out how an easy-to-use on-demand CRM solution can improve productivity at every stage of your sales cycle. ·         On-Demand Videocast: Delivering a WOW! Experience to Customers Today, it's not enough to compete on just price and product. Learn how to deliver a great customer experience that keeps them coming back for more. ·         Sales Down? Find Out Why Are your sales teams consistently missing sales goals, yet you don't know why? "Flying blind" isn't just uncomfortable. It's unsustainable. Watch this video to pinpoint important metrics that can help track and manage sales to increase revenue. ·         On-Demand Videocast: How to Improve Customer Service Discover how a good customer relationship management tool can not only please customers, but save your company both time and money.

Google's TV revolution; Web speed; Courier concepts; $3,000 headphones [TECH UPDATE]

Today's Top Picks   Google TV will revolutionize television once viewers understand it Consider for a moment how Google TV will bridge the worlds of television and Web video and bring them together to alter your television-viewing experience. It's revolutionary. READ FULL STORY   Recommended Windows 7 Migration Planning Many organizations are skipping Vista and looking forward to Windows 7. This research provides the necessary steps to prepare for Windows 7 and ensure a successful migration with adequate operating system (OS) support.   Why speed up the Web? It's all about mobile (and 3 other continents) Are we really living in a broadband world? Can we benefit from more robust, faster-loading image formats? READ FULL STORY   Mobile Tech: Smaller, Cheaper, Better (Pick Two) Mobile technology has come far. But has it come far enough to meet our increased demands for powerful, personal technology? READ FULL STORY   Microsoft Courier concepts move foward ... on the Surface Microsoft researchers seem intent on keeping hope alive on the Courier front with the Manual Deskerity project. READ FULL STORY   Recommended Best Practices for Windows 7 Migration Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 requires careful planning and execution. Learn how to minimize risks with a one-page snapshot view of the complete Windows 7 migration process and best practices.   HP launches assembly line for data center PODs Hewlett-Packard has seen enough demand for its performance optimized datacenters (PODs) that it is building an assembly line for them. READ FULL STORY   Data Robotics launches DroboPro FS aimed at SMBs Data Robotics launched the DroboPro FS, which aims to make it easier for small businesses to deploy network storage and offsite backup. READ FULL STORY LG postpones its Android tablet: Where is Android 3.0? As the iPad becomes more entrenched, one has to wonder, where is the tablet-optimized Android 3.0? READ FULL STORY Analyst: Technical issues kept BlackBerry Playbook from a holiday season release Technical issues and a "bug-ridden" processor kept Research in Motion from releasing the BlackBerry Playbook tablet in time for the holiday shopping season. READ FULL STORY With new CEO, Skype's rivalry with Cisco comes into full view Skype will reportedly get a new CEO from Cisco Systems in a move that highlights the budding enterprise technology rivalry between the two companies. READ FULL STORY Ultrasone Edition 10 headphones are limited to 2,010 units; $2,749 each Ultrasone's Edition 10 headphones are certainly a throwback to the glory days of radio and definitely brings the best of retro style. But that look comes with a mighty high price tag. READ FULL STORY   Top SmartPlanet Pick   Two scientists win Nobel Prize for graphene; thinnest, strongest material ever Two University of Manchester scientists win the 2010 Nobel Prize for Physics for their work with graphene, the thinnest, strongest material ever discovered. READ FULL STORY Want more? Sign up for SmartPlanet's daily newsletter   Hot Topic Spotlight   Does Firefox have what it takes to hold on to the #2 spot? Microsoft's Internet Explorer is losing ground. Firefox has stagnated. Chrome is grabbing market share. Does the once darling of the browser market have what it takes to hold on to the #2 spot? READ FULL STORY More talked-about posts: NYC might use ePals, but New York State schools have gone Google Who needs Zune hardware? Use your Nokia N8 to play Zune Pass music Featured Photo Gallery   Windows Phone 7's app lineup (photos) Microsoft has been working with companies big and small to make sure that when Windows Phone 7 launches this month that there will be plenty of cool apps. Here's a look at some of what's in store. VIEW THE GALLERY More photo galleries: Samsung Craft lands on MetroPCS--photos Avid recording line-up (photos) Featured Product Coverage   iPad surpasses DVD player for fastest adoption rate ever of non-phone gadgets It looks like tablets aren't just a phase as the iPad has surpassed even the DVD player for the title of "the most quickly adopted non-phone electronic product" ever. READ FULL STORY More product coverage: Who needs Zune hardware? Use your Nokia N8 to play Zune Pass music Samsung 27-inch P2770FH LCD boasts 1ms response time Like gadgets? Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter	News & Blogs   Skype making all the right business moves   Salesforce.com to add datacenter in Tokyo   SlideRocket raises bar in online presentations as startups challenge PowerPoint   NYC might use ePals, but New York State schools have gone Google   Gateway rolls out trio of HD LED displays; starts at $189.99   Samsung Galaxy Tab to get Gorilla Glass display treatment   Samsung aims to push its Galaxy devices, Android into the enterprise   Why speed up the Web? It's all about mobile (and 3 other continents)   Twitter's CEO switch is a smart business move   Verizon Wireless Fivespot ready for Wi-Fi, 3G connectivity around the world     Latest SmartPlanet   National Semi, Suntech team up for smart solar panels   Study calculates energy lost via wasted food   Armed with smart phones, 'citizen scientists' to collect disaster data   Ford backs algae biofuel research   Does America have a water crisis?     Connect with ZDNet         Videos and Podcasts   Negroponte: Turn tablets into a 'constructionist medium' Nicholas Negroponte touts the importance of tablets at Mobilize 2010 in San Francisco. PLAY VIDEO   Will Apple conquer the enterprise? Woz: It can happen Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak discusses whether Apple's technologies can become standard in the enterprise overtaking the PC. PLAY VIDEO   RIM targets business users with BlackBerry PlayBook RIM President and Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis introduces the BlackBerry PlayBook, a 7-inch touch screen tablet with Web browsing, multitasking, and even Flash. PLAY VIDEO   Think Mobile: Microsoft highlights Windows phone 7 At the Think Mobile conference in San Francisco, Microsoft evangelist, Joel Franusic talks about new functionality users can expect with the Windows phone 7. PLAY VIDEO     Play more video and audio Recommended Downloads ·         Best Practices for Windows 7 Migration Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 requires careful planning and execution. Learn how to minimize risks with a one-page snapshot view of the complete Windows 7 migration process and best practices. ·         Upgrading to Windows 7? Download this Readiness Assessment First Assess your hardware, software, user, and infrastructure readiness before you make the move to Windows 7. 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