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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:51:00 GMT

Tandberg launches desktop HD videoconferencing for execs

Tandberg, in the process of being acquired by Cisco Systems, today launched the EX90, a high-definition videoconferencing desktop system focused on executive users. Providing full 1080p30 resolution on a 24-inch HD desktop screen will allow executives to
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:51:00 GMT

Apple Stores still selling screen protectors, but not for long

Reports have been swirling that Apple plans to ban screen protectors from its brick and mortar retail stores, but for the time being, the items seem to be plentiful throughout many store locations. Several Apple Stores we contacted Thursday afternoon
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:50:00 GMT

Education networks fill as students receive laptops

The NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) networks are almost at capacity. That is, they would be if it wasn't for a $70 million deal with Telstra that will double its bandwidth this year. The DET will soon double its two 1 Gigabit connections
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:50:00 GMT

Dell mines social media to build brand

Computer giant Dell said it has halved negative sentiment about its brand through the proactive use of social media. Kelly Bridge, head of digital media communications, EMEA & Global Public Sector at Dell, told the Gartner Customer Relationship
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:50:00 GMT

China Mobile wants iPad, and Chinese 3G for Apple's iPhone

China Mobile hopes to offer both Apple's iPad and a version of the iPhone that supports China's homegrown 3G mobile standard, comments by China Mobile's top executive showed on Thursday. China Mobile is 'interested in the iPad' and has told Apple it
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:49:00 GMT

Fake MacBook Air, 'big IPhone' Tablet on Show in China

A knock-off MacBook Air running Windows, a tablet computer shaped like a big iPhone and another tablet meant to rival Apple's iPad were all among the devices shown off by a small Chinese gadget maker on Thursday. Teso, a gadget design outfit in the
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:48:00 GMT

Apple director, ex-auto executive York dies

DETROIT - Jerome York, an Apple Inc . board member and a financial wizard credited with turning around Chrysler and IBM, died Thursday of a brain aneurysm. He was 71. He died at a Pontiac, Mich., hospital after being taken there on Tuesday night. York,
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:48:00 GMT

What We're Reading: Hacked Cars and E-Books for the Mac

— Wired.com — patentlyapple.com — phx.corporate-ir.net — Fast Company — TechCrunch — news.cnet.com — blogs.hbr.org — PC World
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:48:00 GMT

HP settles patent violation cases with importers

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Hewlett Packard Co. said Thursday that it has reached a settlement with three companies that have been accused of infringing on the printer company's patents for ink cartridges. HP filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Report: T-Mobile hopes to start selling Apple iPhone in U.S. later this year or next year

'Ren Obermann, Deutsche Telekoms chief executive, underlined the companys long-term commitment to its US business, but signalled he would not seek to revive it through acquisitions,' Andrew Parker reports for The Financial Times. 'He told the Financial
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Recipe for Apple CEO Steve Jobs head on a plate (with nauseating photo)

'OK, I admit to being a Mac Fanboy. I've got a MacBook, an iPhone and I'll be first in line for a new iPad when it hits the shelves,' Ken writes for The Cooks' Den. 'But I'm also a foodie with time on his hands. So what better way to show appreciation
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:47:00 GMT

HTC Ready to Defend Against Apple's Patent Suit

Android is on the upswing, having become the fastest growing smartphone platform among its contemporaries in the U.S market. While it has a fair distance to go before it can overtake the Apple iPhone, it is more a question of when than if, given the
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:40:00 GMT

Desktop computer sales soared in February: NPD Group

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Sales of desktop computers soared 30 percent in February defying talk that such machines are being made obsolete by laptops, smartphones and other mobile devices. "Desktops have been the surprise consumer technology growth category
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:37:00 GMT

Apple mourns death of director Jerry York

Apple has announced that board member Jerry York has died at age 71. According to media reports, York suffered a brain aneurysm Thursday and was taken to a hospital near his home near Pontiac, Michigan. York had been a member of Apple's board for 13
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:35:00 GMT

Fake MacBook Air, 'big iPhone' tablet shown off in China

Top Stories IDG News Service - A knock-off MacBook Air running Windows, a tablet computer shaped like a big iPhone and another tablet meant to rival Apple's iPad were all among the devices shown off by a small Chinese gadget maker on Thursday. Teso, a
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:34:00 GMT

Apple board member York passes away

Jerome York, a member of Apple's board of directors, has passed away. York had been hospitalized Wednesday after . Apple announced York's death in . York, a member of Apple's board of directors for 13 years, also served as the chairman, president, and
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:33:00 GMT

News: HP settles cases with inkjet cartridge vendors

Hewlett-Packard has settled patent infringement complaints that it filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission against inkjet cartridge vendors, HP said Thursday. HP filed a complaint with the ITC in September 2009, alleging that companies
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:33:00 GMT

News: Fake MacBook Air, 'big iPhone' tablet on show in China

A knock-off MacBook Air running Windows, a tablet computer shaped like a big iPhone and another tablet meant to rival Apple's iPad were all among the devices shown off by a small Chinese gadget maker on Thursday. Teso, a gadget design outfit in the
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:33:00 GMT

News: Microsoft sweetens pot for the virtual-desktop curious

In an effort to capture what it sees as a growing market for virtual desktops within enterprises, Microsoft is simplifying some licensing agreements and enhancing its virtual-desktop-related software. 'When we're talking with customers, we're seeing a
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:32:00 GMT

HTC to 'fully defend' itself against Apple patent suit

WASHINGTON (AFP) Taiwan cellphone maker HTC, accused by Apple of infringing on iPhone patents, said Thursday it will 'fully defend' itself against the charges. 'HTC disagrees with Apple's actions and will fully defend itself,' HTC chief executive Peter
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Amazon allows Kindle application for Mac computers

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) Online retailer Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it released an application to allow its Kindle e-books to be read on Apple Inc Mac computers. Amazon, maker of the popular Kindle e-reader, is trying to cement its leading position
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:32:00 GMT

China Mobile Wants IPad, and Chinese 3G for Apple's IPhone

China Mobile hopes to offer both Apple's iPad and a version of the iPhone that supports China's homegrown 3G mobile standard, comments by China Mobile's top executive showed on Thursday. China Mobile is 'interested in the iPad' and has told Apple it
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:31:00 GMT

Amazon Releases Kindle for Mac App

Amazon on Thursday announced the release of its Kindle e-book reader app for the Apple OS X. The fittingly (if not creatively) titled Kindle for Mac is available now as a free download from Amazon. The app works with the U.S. Kindle store, which features
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:31:00 GMT

Apple iPad accessory delays lengthening

Looks like Apple are having accessory problems; having already warned customers that several iPad add-ons – including the iPad Keyboard Dock – wouldn’t ship until later in April, the Apple Store has been updated to reflect even longer delays.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:31:00 GMT

Turnaround Specialist, Apple Board Member Jerome York Dead

Renowned corporate turnaround artist Jerome York, who has sat on Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) board since 1997, has died, Apple announced Thursday. York, 71, had been taken to Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Mich., Tuesday night after being stricken with
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:26:00 GMT

Apple still chasing iPad content

APPLE is still working to secure iPad content as its release nears and the company tempers its ambitions for the much-hyped device.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:23:00 GMT

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Cummins, Inc., France Telecom, Computer Science Corporation, Accenture and Hewlett-Packard Company

(BUSINESS WIRE) ----Zacks Equity Research highlights Cummins, Inc. (NYSE: CMI) as the Bull of the Day and France Telecom (NYSE: FTE) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Computer Science Corporation (NYSE: CSC),
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:20:00 GMT

Axcess unveils AxcessView desktop software package - Zibb.com

Company: AXCESS, Inc. (AXSI) Wireless business credential systems provider Axcess International Inc (OTCBB:AXSI), announced on Thursday the release of AxcessView, a desktop software package that monitors, analyses and alerts on critical personnel and
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:16:00 GMT

Microsoft announces enhancements to desktop virtualisation soluti...

Companies: Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Microsoft Corp (Nasdaq:MSFT) announced on Thursday new investments around desktop virtualisation technologies and solutions, including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), to help
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:16:00 GMT

March Madness on the Apple iPhone

As briefly mentioned in Thursday’s , the CBSSports NCAA March Madness On Demand app ($10) has hit the iPhone, giving users live video of every game in the tournament. I just took the app for a quick test spin, and found it comprehensive and easy to
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:11:00 GMT