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[TechRepublic] Verizon reveals 38 U.S. cities that will get 4G LTE by end of 2010

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Verizon reveals 38 U.S. cities that will get 4G LTE by end of 2010

After months of anticipation, on Wednesday Verizon officially revealed the U.S. metro areas that will get 4G LTE access by the end of 2010. See the list of the lucky cities, and a little surprise as well. Read more

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Poll: Is the Silverlight stack too complex?

Justin James thinks the Silverlight stack requires too much learning to attract developers to the platform. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know by taking the poll. Read more

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Verizon and Apple iPhone could make some LTE magic

Apple will reportedly bring its iPhone to the Verizon Wireless network in early 2011. Meanwhile, Verizon Wireless is launching Long-Term Evolution in 38 markets by the end of the year. That's a recipe for gadget nirvana. Read more

Motorola sues Apple over patent infringement

Is there anyone in the wireless handset business NOT suing each other? Motorola has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Apple alleging that the iPhone, iPad, iTouch and some Macs infringe on patents. Read more

Citrix launches XenDesktop 5, XenServer 5.6 Feature Pack, OpenCloud modules

Citrix launched significant upgrades of its virtual meeting, virtual desktop, virtual server and virtual cloud platform at its Synergy show in Berlin today. The launch of XenDesktop 5 is the company’s most significant announcement. XenDesktop 5 features a simpler and more powerful user interface, enhanced HDX user experience and  new... Read more

Meet Cisco UMI, telepresence in your living room

Pricing for the product, however, is kind of steep - $599 for the set-top box package, along with a $24.99 monthly service fee for unlimited usage. It is available for pre-orders starting today and will be available at Best Buy stores on Nov. 14. Read more

Verizon announces Motorola Droid Pro to take on RIM BlackBerry devices

Front facing QWERTY Android devices are rare and today Verizon and Motorola announced the Droid Pro with some impressive specifications and functionality. RIM better watch their back as Android starts to target the business customer. Read more

Windows Phone 7 likely to benefit from low expectations

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 launches on Monday and the mobile operating system is likely to benefit from low expectations. What happens when Windows Phone 7 doesn't disappoint? Read more

Samsung Galaxy S keeps going global; Galaxy Tab tagging along to Japan

Samsung is so pleased with the sales of the Galaxy S smartphone series that the handhelds are getting one-way tickets to Japan this month, along with the Galaxy Tab in November. Read more

Google Goggles comes to the iPhone to identify that landmark you just don't know

Previously only available to Android smartphone owners, iPhone users can now make use of Google Goggles on their handhelds as part of an update to the Google Mobile application. Not to be confused with Mail Goggles (which is intended for saving your dignity during a late night), Google Goggles... Read more

Nokia N8 set to drop October 15 online, October 22 in stores

The Nokia N8 is officially on its way to consumers...at least across the pond. The release dates are staggered, so how much do you really want this hyped smartphone? Read more

Nokia: Can it afford to avoid Android much longer?

Nokia's champion of the MeeGo operating system is out the door as the company wrestles with its current operating system---Symbian---and weighs a future one. Given Android's momentum, Nokia may have to go Android sooner than later. Read more

ChromeOS, the web platform for them, not me

It seems ChromeOS is the latest in a long line of network clients designed for use by all those workers that don't need full computer functionality. Unfortunately, those imaginary swathes simply don't exist. Read more

Chrome OS running on an iPad

No, this isn't some remote desktop type thing or stupid kludge, this is the real deal Google Chrome OS running on an iPad. Read more

iPad content streaming from your hotel? Forget it

Video content streaming from your home from services such as ITunes, Netflix and Amazon Video has now become a reality for bleeding edge technology adopters. But forget about it if you're on the road. Read more

Research: Biofuels still a mere drop in barrel as fuel alternative

For those of you studying bio-fuels and bio-based materials developments, there's a new report out you might want to grab. It finds that the total capacity for biofuels today is only about 3 percent that of petroleum-based fuels and that some pretty serious corporate and government action will be needed... Read more


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[TechRepublic] Overlook these 7 virtualization problems at your own risk

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Don't overlook these seven problem areas of virtualization

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