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RIM aims to cross categories with BlackBerry Tour
Reuters - Research In Motion is adding another smartphone to its BlackBerry lineup as it aims to win market share among both executives and mainstream consumers despite tough economic conditions.
Microsoft Sues Three for 'massive' Click Fraud Scam
PC World - Microsoft filed a lawsuit on Monday against three people accusing them of running a 'massive' click fraud scheme that involved harnessing hundreds of thousands of computer IP (Internet protocol) addresses to target advertisers promoting auto insurance and the World of Warcraft on-line game.
Bing search makes porn easy to filter out
AFP - Microsoft says it has adjusted its freshly-launched Bing search engine to make it easier to filter out porn.
Yahoo expands mobile presence in Asia
AFP - Internet giant Yahoo! expanded its mobile platform in the Asia-Pacific region in a bid to attract users who prefer to access the web from their phones instead of computers.
Opera adds media, file sharing services to browser
Reuters - Norway's Opera Software on Tuesday unveiled its new free service enabling simple sharing of pictures, files or music from computers, with anyone on the Internet.
Adobe to charge users for Acrobat.com
Reuters - U.S. software company Adobe Systems Inc said on Monday it had moved Acrobat.com out of public beta testing and would charge subscribers to use the online version of its popular PDF reader software Acrobat.
HTML 5: Could it kill Flash and Silverlight?
InfoWorld - HTML 5, a groundbreaking upgrade to the prominent Web presentation specification, could become a game-changer in Web application development, one that might even make obsolete such plug-in-based rich Internet application (RIA) technologies as Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight, and Sun JavaFX.
PCalc calculator app ready for iPhone 3.0
Macworld.com - The iPhone 3.0 software update isn’t slated to roll out until Wednesday. But developer TLA Systems isn’t waiting around for the new OS to update its well-regarded calculator app. The latest version of PCalc, arriving at the App Store Monday, has been built for iPhone 3.0, adding support for copy and paste.
Opera launches new media, file sharing service
Reuters - Norway's Opera Software opened a new, free service on Tuesday that enables simple sharing of personal computers' pictures, files or music with anyone on the Internet.
Software companies jump on agile programming bandwagon
InfoWorld - Software companies are eager to hop on the agile development train, providing wares to help clients leverage agile development processes such as Scrum in their IT shops.
Dell, IBM Clash Over M&A Executive
BusinessWeek Online - Dell is taking some extraordinary steps in its effort to transform itself from a company that has long relied on organic growth into one that makes aggressive acquisitions.
Britain seeks to become world's 'digital capital'
AFP - The government on Tuesday declared a goal for Britain become the world's 'digital capital' by building cutting-edge broadband, telecoms and media infrastructure to cement its role as a 'global economic powerhouse.'
How Open Source Can Beat the Status Quo
PC World - One of the biggest problems with open source is understanding what it means out in the real world. I'm not talking about understanding the actual technology. I'm talking about the impact of open source. How open source is actually useful.
BlackBerry Tour Connects To World Networks
NewsFactor - Research in Motion wants you to take the Tour -- the BlackBerry Tour 9630, which was announced Tuesday. The new smartphone from RIM is a feature-filled 3G device that will work on CDMA networks in North America as well as on other networks abroad.
FlashVideo Converter incorporates new engine
Macworld.com - MacVide on Tuesday announced the release of FlashVideo Converter 3.0, a new version of its Flash SWF and FLV to video conversion software for the Mac. FlashVideo Converter costs $100.
iPhone Availability, Another Snub for AT&T?
PC World - The best place to buy the new iPhone 3GS is--surprise!--direct from Apple. Amid concern about delays for AT&T customers, Apple has already begun shipping new iPhones and is still promising quick delivery for orders placed on its Web site. If AT&T really is facing a short supply of new iPhones, this could be seen as the latest snub Apple has handed the company, its original iPhone launch partner.
Olympus unveils E-P1 camera
Macworld.com - Olympus on Tuesday introduced the E-P1 digital camera. It’s not a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) model, though its sports interchangeable lenses, and it can also record High Definition (HD) video. It’s coming in July starting at $750.
BlackBerry Tour vs Nokia E72: The Battle For Business
PC World - Two new business-oriented smart phones are about to the hit store shelves: The latest in Nokia's line of business phones, the E72, and the long-rumoured BlackBerry Tour 9630.
Is Project Natal a New Xbox 360 Console? Nope.
PC World - What do you get when you combine the Xbox 360, a motion sensor, and a debatably catchy new moniker like Project Natal? Not much we don't already know, it turns out. Still, that's not stopped at least one game site from speculating about a 'second coming' in sternly declarative syntax.
Amazon Looks to Spread Kindle's Influence
PC World - Hoping to create a more immersive and sustainable business model, Amazon may soon allow its Kindle e-book reader to adopt other eBook encryption formats. The company also will allow Kindle e-books to be read on devices other than the Kindle and the iPhone.
iPhone 3GS: The "S" is for Speedy Delivery
PC World - The 'S' in the name of the new iPhone 3G S stands for speed, both in the phone itself and how it's being delivered to some customers.
On Bloomsday, `Ulysses' meets Twitter
AP - Forget about Ashton Kutcher. James Joyce's 'Ulysses,' one of the most difficult novels in English, is on Twitter.
Britain to tap BBC for broadband-for-all funds
Reuters - Britain aims to provide universal broadband access by 2012, it said Tuesday, as it outlined its vision for a digital future that will require the BBC to share its funding.
Twitter delays planned down time to aid Iranian protesters
Reuters - Social networking service Twitter delayed a planned upgrade to avoid cutting daytime service to Iranians who have been using it to coordinate protests against a disputed presidential election.
CrossOver 8 virtualization software released
Macworld.com - Codeweavers has announced the release of CrossOver 8, a new version of its virtualization software for Intel-based Macs. Free for users with active support entitlements, CrossOver 8 comes in Standard and Pro versions for $40 and $70, respectively.
Shortages of Apple's iPhone 3GS Expected at Launch
NewsFactor - Apple will officially begin selling its iPhone 3GS on Friday, but some analysts are predicting shortages that could leave some consumers disappointed. If advance orders are any indication, the demand for the iPhone 3GS may outstrip the at-launch supply.
LG says mobile market holding up, launching Android phones
AFP - LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday that the mobile phone market was holding up despite the global slump and announced plans to launch three models powered by Google's Android operating system this year.
AT&T narrows prepaid plan options
Macworld.com - Chalk up another win for AT&T’s in the competition to become the world’s Most Unpopular Provider. The wireless company announced yesterday, by text message to subscribers and by statement that most of its prepaid customers would no longer be eligible for iPhone service come June 17’s iPhone 3.0 update.
Will the Feds Force Apple to Break Up With AT&T?
PC World - Are you fed up with exclusivity arrangements between cell phone carriers and handset makers? If so, you may have allies on Capitol Hill. Four U.S. Senators from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation have sent a letter to Michael J. Copps, acting chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, urging the FCC to examine the issue of exclusivity arrangements between handset carriers and manufacturers.
The IPhone 3GS: ?149 in France, Free in the UK
PC World - The top-of-the-range 32GB iPhone 3GS will be free for U.K. customers willing to sign a two-year service contract with network operator O2 for £73.41 (US$120) per month. With cheaper contracts, the phone costs up to £274.23.
Sprint Announces BlackBerry Tour Price
PC Magazine - On the heels of RIM's official announcement of the BlackBerry Tour 9630, both Sprint and Verizon have rolled out teaser sites for the hot new phone, and Sprint has announced a price for the Tour as well.
MySpace to cut 30 percent of work force
AP - MySpace is cutting nearly 30 percent of its work force in a move the News Corp.-owned online hangout says will make it more efficient.
New Opera technology allows simple content sharing
AP - Norway's Opera Software ASA on Tuesday launched a new feature for its Internet browser allowing users to share photos, music and files directly with one another, without needing to go through outside services such as Facebook and Flickr.
Britain to tap BBC for broadband-for-all plan
Reuters - Britain is to provide universal broadband access by 2012 and plans to use a tax to fund superfast connections, it said on Tuesday as it outlined its digital vision requiring the BBC to share some funding.
Review: `Ghostbusters' return in a video game
AP - Movie comedies rarely lead to funny sequels. Take 'Ghostbusters,' whose blockbuster success in 1984 led to 'Ghostbusters II' five years later. Critics, fans and, reportedly, some of the cast felt let down by the result.
WD offers new solid state disk drives
Macworld.com - Western Digital (WD) has announced new SiliconDrive III Solid State Disk (SSD) drives. It’s the first SSD product announcement from WD, which in March, 2009 acquired SiliconSystems. Prices were not announced — WD is focusing SSD sales to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
U.S. State Department speaks to Twitter over Iran
Reuters - The U.S. State Department contacted the social networking service Twitter over the weekend to urge it to delay a planned upgrade that could have cut daytime service to Iranians, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.
FileWave Inventory 9 adds PO management, vendor database
Macworld.com - FileWave has announced the release of FileWave Inventory version 9.0, a new version of its cross-platform software and hardware inventory management software.
IRS, Treasury want cell phone tax repealed
AP - The Obama administration asked Congress on Tuesday to repeal a widely ignored tax on the personal use of company cell phones after sparking an outcry last week when it sought ideas for enforcing the law.
Early Palm Pre sales solid but new rivals due soon
Reuters - Sales of Palm Inc's closely watched Pre mobile phone are running on track with -- and exceeding some -- Wall Street expectations after just over one week in stores.
iPhone game maker Ngmoco taps former Sega president
Macworld.com - Ngmoco, publisher of hit games for the iPhone and iPod touch, has named Simon Jeffrey to the post of Chief Publishing Officer for its newly created Plus+ Publishing group.
MySpace to cut 30 pct of jobs to boost efficiency
AP - MySpace said Tuesday it is cutting nearly 30 percent of its work force in a bid to become more efficient, bringing its staffing level more in line with its more popular rival, Facebook.
Publisher launches online channels CEO sings
AP - It isn't every day you get to hear a publisher sing.
FileMaker intros template swapping site for Bento
Macworld.com - When Bento 2 debuted last fall, the enhancements to FileMaker’s personal database application included the ability to import and export templates. What’s more, FileMaker promised that it would create a place where users could share templates they had created in Bento.
Microsoft Sues Family for Alleged Advertising Click Fraud
NewsFactor - Microsoft has acted to stop what it says is an illegal family advertising scheme. The software giant filed suit in U.S. District Court for Western Washington against three Canadian family members, accusing the trio of massive click fraud.
Hacker Hijacks Millions of Cligs URLs
PC World - The Cli.gs URL-shortening service yesterday reported that an attacker managed break in via a software security hole and take over 2.2 million URL links.
CIA's Technology Arm Taps Open Source for Enterprise Search
PC World - The company in charge of providing technology to the U.S. intelligence community has invested in an open-source firm to provide enterprise-search technology to the CIA and other intelligence agencies.
Greeks to register prepaid cell phones
AP - Greece's prepaid mobile phone users will now have to register their identities in a bid to tackle illegal immigration and other crime, the communications minister said Tuesday.
Obama backs repeal of tax on personal cell phones
Reuters - The Obama administration on Tuesday said it will back repealing a hard-to-enforce tax on personal use of work cell phones, appeasing the business community, phone makers and users.
Reception problems linger after DTV transition
AP - The shutdown of U.S. analog TV service on Friday appears to have gone relatively smoothly, but as expected, a lot of viewers are having problems getting the stations they want.
Twitter goes down for maintenance
AFP - Micro-blogging service Twitter shut down for maintenance on Tuesday after delaying the move for a day because of its use as a communications tool by Iranians following their disputed election.
Verizon and AT&T deny collusion on texting prices
Reuters - U.S. wireless carriers Verizon Communications and AT&T took issue with assertions that they colluded in setting prices for text messages, saying on Tuesday that prices for most customers had fallen and the market was competitive.
Adobe profit margin narrows, stock falls
Reuters - Adobe Systems Inc, the maker of Photoshop and Acrobat software, posted the narrowest profit margin in more than 3 years, disappointing investors even though its revenue fell less than analysts had feared.
MySpace to slash 30 pct of US staff
AFP - US Internet social networking giant MySpace said Tuesday it would cut 500 jobs, nearly 30 percent of its domestic staff, in a restructuring aimed at boosting efficiency.
Mac News Briefs: Daz 3D releases enhanced version of animation program
Macworld.com - Daz 3D announced a new free version of its 3-D art and animation package Tuesday while rolling out an enhanced version of the application featuring professional-level tools.
Obama's FCC nominee: consumers are top priority
Reuters - The Federal Communications Commission will focus on national broadband service and consumer issues under the Obama administration, the FCC chairman-designate told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Iranians using British software to crash official websites: TV
AFP - A British web designer claimed Tuesday that an application he developed is being used by opponents of recently re-elected President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad to crash official websites in Iran.
Five Questions about Opera Unite
PC World - Opera Software lit up the blogosphere today with the debut of its Opera Unite, a collaborative technology that embeds a Web server in its Opera 10 browser, which is still in beta. The software essentially turns PCs into Web servers, allowing users to run server-based services and bypass the “middlemen who control the servers of the world,” according to this Unite promotional video:
IRS Now Wants to Repeal Cell Phone Tax
PC World - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is now recommending that a complicated law that would tax personal usage of business cell phones be repealed, after the agency caused an uproar last week with attempts to simplify the law.
US asks Twitter to stay online because of Iran vote
AFP - The US government took the unusual step of asking Twitter to delay a planned maintenance outage because of its use as a communications tool by Iranians following their disputed election, according to a senior official.
Cisco Touts A Killer App: Online Video
Investor's Business Daily - Video killed the radio star, as the old song goes. Now, online video could make a killing for network gear makers over the next few years.
Bizarre Bugs: Nine of the Strangest Software Glitches Ever
PC World - Writing buggy applications is a cinch--for decades, the world's software developers have been proving that with just about every program they release.
Guessing game: How much money is YouTube losing?
AP - Internet video leader YouTube Inc.'s losses have been overblown by some analysts, but corporate parent Google Inc. doesn't mind the misperception, according to a study to be released Wednesday.
YouTube an online stage for Iran protest videos
AFP - YouTube has remained an online stage for videos of Iranian protests despite being blocked in that country in the wake of the disputed election in which President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claimed victory.
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