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| Tech boom or bubble? Industry profits rival 2000 Internet boom Pent-up demand helped drive record sales of enterprise software and systems in 2010; but something else was afoot. Read more |
| Facebook improves safety, security tools; experts not impressed Facebook has launched Two Factor Authentication and improved HTTPS on its website, but it still has a long way to go. Read more |
| Apple iOS tops Android in reach: Will influx of tablets change the equation? Apple's iOS has twice the reach of Android when the continuum of mobile devices---tablets, smartphones and mobile media players---are considered, according to comScore. A bevy of Android tablets... Read more |
| Intel: We're better at projecting PC sales than IDC, Gartner Intel CEO Paul Otellini said third party research firms have it all wrong when it comes to PC sales. Why? They don't track so-called white boxes in emerging markets well. Read more |
| The questionable ethics of founders and the next generation of startups Are young entrepreneurs learning the wrong lessons from founders of some of the most successful startups? Read more |
| Microsoft Patent Case in the Supreme Court's Hands Microsoft tries its final gambit in winning a patent lawsuit with Microsoft as the patent violator. Read more |
| IBM's first quarter shines, 2011 outlook raised IBM reported strong first quarter earnings as most of its businesses and product lines delivered solid growth. Big Blue also raised its outlook for 2011. Read more |
| VMware's first quarter impresses; Juniper, Riverbed strong too Technology earnings were strong across the board on Tuesday. VMware handily topped expectations as Juniper and Riverbed delivered solid results. Read more |
| Why the Office 365 beta is worth testing I'm not reviewing the Office 365 beta this week. I havenââ¬â¢t banged on it enough to form a complete opinion yet. But Microsoftââ¬â¢s soon-to-be-released cloud services are incredibly promising. If... Read more |
| Apple vs. Samsung - Blurring the line between paying homage and blatantly ripping off Yesterday I reported that Apple had filed a lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the electronics giant of copying 'the look and feel' of the iPad tablet and iPhone for it's Galaxy S 4G, Epic 4G,... Read more |
| Sprint, Clearwire forge $1 billion network deal; Serious questions remain Sprint and Clearwire have completed a long-term wholesale 4G agreement, but the deal does little to solidify the network strategy or funding issues at the two companies, respectively. Read more |
| How far has the Internet come with IPv6 Adoption? Nothing like far enough according to Arbor Networks' study. Read more |
| BlackBerry PlayBook gets real today; AT&T blocking updates already Today the BlackBerry PlayBook becomes available for order from retail outlets and from RIM directly. The app that lets owners access email on tethered phones is available too, except for AT&T... Read more |
| Study: Electric vehicles trump diesel Trying to get caught up some story ideas and notes this morning, so up with the finches and chickadees building nests in eaves. I keep coming back to one research press release about electric... Read more |
| HBO Go app headed for iOS, Android devices soon The HBO Go online streaming service is going mobile soon as apps for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets is expected to drop in May. Read more |
