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Smartbook won't replace smartphones, maybe netbooks
News While consumers are unlikely to give up their phones for smartbooks, they may do so for netbooks, says industry analyst.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Network infrastructure, Development/design, Qualcomm Inc., Computer, Phone, laptop computer, mobile, Smart Phone, Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
Intel toots its research horn for chips--and more
News Chipmaker struts its stuff for next-generation networking, processors, energy efficiency and wireless power transmission at its research day.
Tags: Components, Networking, Technology, Intel Corp., Data, Photonics, Chip, Wireless, Wireless Network, computer
A bull market for social entrepreneurs
News Amid a woeful jobs market, Stanford grads are starting their own companies, many of them with hopes of changing the world.
Tags: Web 2.0, Entrepreneurship, Corporate responsibility, Cell Phone, phone, network, entrepreneur, patient, health care, Stanford
Is it wise to buy latest, expensive gadgets?
Blogs Over the years, I have realized that when it comes to technology, the world can be divided into two kinds of people (no,...
An intelligent alternative to the idiot-box
Blogs I am not exactly a TV buff. In fact, I hardly watch TV. But, when my television conked-off last month, I was the most di...
Windows Vista RTM
Product Reviews Windows Vista RTM
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Graphics, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Start, Hardware, hard drive, Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows
Windows Vista RC2
Product Reviews Windows Vista RC2
Tags: Battery, Microsoft Corp., Acer Inc., Graphics, Microsoft Windows Vista, Video, Acer TravelMate, release candidate, Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows
Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564)
Product Reviews Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564)
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Live, User Account Control, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Microsoft Windows Vista, Password, operating system, Windows Vista RC1, Individual Password-protected Account, Windows Photo Gallery
Why multi-SIM mobile services are useful
Blogs Some mobile operators offer a multi-SIM service that effectively "clones" your SIM card, allowing you to use multiple ph...
Objectivity and the rise of online forums
Blogs Last week, I met a guy who was operating an online car blog. What he told me during that meeting made me reflect how onl...
Credit cards trapped in archaic security era
Blogs Some years back, after finishing a meal and calling for the bill, I handed my credit card to the waiter who returned soo...
UK defense ministry loses 28 laptops this year
News U.K. defense minister Bob Ainsworth reveals his ministry has lost 28 laptops, 20 USB sticks and four PCs this year.
Tags: PC security, USB Flash Drive, Storage, USB, Laptop Computer, U.K., storage device, PC, PC security
Sony recalls about 438,000 Vaio laptops
News Japanese consumer electronics giant says irregularly positioned wires near the notebook hinge, or dislodged screws inside the hinge, can cause short circuits and overheating.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Battery, Electronics, Notebook, Sony Vaio, Laptop Computer, retail company, U.S., blog, spokesman
Snow Leopard features hint at Apple tablet
News Some of the upgrades to Mac OS X show that Apple could be headed toward software that would translate well to a larger touchscreen device.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Apple iPhone, Laptop Computer, touch screen, tablet, video, window, operating system, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc.
Nokia's netbook gamble
News PC companies have already stepped on Nokia's smartphone turf, and now Nokia is taking them on in the Netbook market with the Booklet 3G.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Nokia Corp., Apple Inc., Phone, laptop computer, cell phone, Smart Phone, Device, Wireless, AT&T Corp.
