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January 16, 2008

Microsoft Patent Deal With JVC May Cover Linux Use

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:27 AM

Previously, Microsoft has reached Linux accords with Samsung, Novell, LG Electronics, and Linux distributor Xandros.

Microsoft Patent Deal With JVC May Cover Linux Use

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:27 AM

Previously, Microsoft has reached Linux accords with Samsung, Novell, LG Electronics, and Linux distributor Xandros.

Source: TechWeb

ModeShift Helps Motorola Rokr E8 Stand Out

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:20 AM

The handset maker said it combined mechanical engineering with ergonomic research to improve the user interface on multimedia phones.

ModeShift Helps Motorola Rokr E8 Stand Out

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:20 AM

The handset maker said it combined mechanical engineering with ergonomic research to improve the user interface on multimedia phones.
Source: TechWeb

Thinstall Shows VMWare Is Serious About Desktop Virtualization

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:12 AM

Now all three of the big hypervisor vendors have an application virtualization side
Source: TechWeb

Monkey Brains In U.S. Make Robot Walk In Japan

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:37 AM

Researchers believe their latest work will be used to develop prototypes of robotic leg braces for human use.

Monkey Brains In U.S. Make Robot Walk In Japan

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:37 AM

Researchers believe their latest work will be used to develop prototypes of robotic leg braces for human use.
Source: TechWeb

Retailers Should Integrate E-Commerce With Overall Operations

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:01 AM

The failure of many retailers to integrate their e-commerce and physical operations can lead to inefficiencies and customer confusion, Shop.org reports.

Retailers Should Integrate E-Commerce With Overall Operations

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:01 AM

The failure of many retailers to integrate their e-commerce and physical operations can lead to inefficiencies and customer confusion, Shop.org reports.
Source: TechWeb

Sun Micro To Buy MySQL For $1 Billion

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:52 AM

Sun Microsystems said Wednesday it will buy open source database developer MySQL AB for about $1 billion.

Sun Micro To Buy MySQL For $1 Billion

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:52 AM

Sun Microsystems said Wednesday it will buy open source database developer MySQL AB for about $1 billion.
Source: TechWeb

BEA To Be Acquired By Oracle For $8.5 Billion

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:47 AM

Business software maker BEA Systems has agreed to be acquired by Oracle for $8.5 billion, a 14% premium to its first offer, the companies said Wednesday.

BEA To Be Acquired By Oracle For $8.5 Billion

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:47 AM

Business software maker BEA Systems has agreed to be acquired by Oracle for $8.5 billion, a 14% premium to its first offer, the companies said Wednesday.
Source: TechWeb

Mozilla's New CEO, John Lilly Steps Up To The Task

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 4:00 AM

The former COO talks about launching the group's e-mail client, modifying the browser for mobile devices, and dispelling rumors about taking the company public.

Mozilla's New CEO, John Lilly Steps Up To The Task

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 4:00 AM

The former COO talks about launching the group's e-mail client, modifying the browser for mobile devices, and dispelling rumors about taking the company public.
Source: TechWeb

January 15, 2008

Steve Jobs's Macworld Keynote: An In-Depth Look

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 5:06 PM

The presentation lacked the revolutionary fervor of previous years, but the Apple CEO did introduce a slew of useful and sexy products.

Steve Jobs's Macworld Keynote: An In-Depth Look

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 5:06 PM

The presentation lacked the revolutionary fervor of previous years, but the Apple CEO did introduce a slew of useful and sexy products.
Source: TechWeb

Overseas Sales Not As Big A Boon For HP As For IBM

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 5:00 PM

HP may not be able to count on overseas sales to insulate it from a U.S. slowdown, according to analysts.

Overseas Sales Not As Big A Boon For HP As For IBM

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 5:00 PM

HP may not be able to count on overseas sales to insulate it from a U.S. slowdown, according to analysts.
Source: TechWeb

Samsung Adds iPhone-Like Device To Its Lineup

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:53 PM

The SGH-F490 includes a Croix User Interface, a 5-megapixel camera, video capabilities, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, 130 Mbytes of internal memory, and expandable memory.