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Apple changes app store rules, to become more transparent
New rules just set by Apple will seem to open the door for Adobe Flash, likely amid FTC investigation and mounting pressure
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Bricks to Theme Parks: A Timeline of LEGO
Here’s a look at the history of LEGO as a company with insight into their initiatives beyond the bricks.
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Infinity Web Browser
The Android OS comes with a decent stock Web browser, but it lacks many features, such as tabs, text-to-speech, RSS feed subscriptions, and language translation, that are common to desktop browsers. Infinity Web Browser offers these features, but unfortunately, they are poorly executed.
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AT&T boasts of billions spent on network improvements
A letter sent to AT&T customers and a news release issued today about wireless network improvements are stoking speculation that the carrier is near the end of its exclusive deal for the Apple iPhone in the U.S.
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Acer Founder: Apple is a ‘Mutant Virus’
Stan Shih sure knows how to get a party started. In an interview with Digitimes yesterday, the Acer founder went on record to say that Apple’s products are a ‘mutant virus’ for which PC makers will eventually find a ‘cure’ in the long term. Ouch.
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10K apps added to Android Market since July: 80K total
App alert! Google confirmed that the Android market has grown to more than 80K applications. This latest figure is up 10K from the 70K figure announced in July.
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Hurd's Oracle hiring could prove a problem for Teradata
New Oracle co-president Mark Hurd's experience in the data warehouse appliance business could prove a problem for rival Teradata, analysts say.
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The mystery of the accidental accents
Reader Stephen Mette and his keyboard don’t see eye-to-eye about what should appear on his Mac’s display when he presses the quote key. He writes:
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Smartphone Security Startup Lookout Crosses Two Million Users
Lookout, a company that offers security data backup services for smartphones, is growing rapidly. Less than two months after the startup surpassed one million users, the company has crossed the 2 million registered users mark. It took just over six months to reach 1 million users.
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Top 10 Essential HTML 5 Tutorials For Web Designers
HTML 5 is developed as the next major version of HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and its already giving hard time to Adobe Flash. Flash usage is facing a
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10 Killer Google Chrome Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts
There are lots of easy but not-so-obvious ways to make Google's browser more efficient and personal. Check out this list of tips for power surfers.
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Acer: Apple products are "mutant viruses"
Apple's products are "mutant viruses" that need to be cured, Acer's creator Stan Shih claimed to reporters late Wednesday.
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T-Mobile unveils its G2, the successor to first Android phone
T-Mobile today unveiled the G2 smartphone made by HTC. It is the successor to the first Android phone, the G1.
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Oracle, NetApp settle Sun patent suit
NetApp Thursday announced that it had settled with Oracle a patent litigation lawsuit filed in 2007 against the former Sun Microsystems.
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Dell targets cloud computing, HPC with new server
With a new range of hardware announced Thursday, Dell's is targeting high-performance and cloud computing environments that share similar hyperscale characteristics.
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New version of mobile management released by MobileIron
Software vendor MobileIron announced the release of version 3.0 of its Virtual Smartphone Platform today, giving IT shops the ability to integrate mobile management with other enterprise-based systems.
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VLC for the iPad coming soon pending approval
VLC, the popular open source video player that can handle just about any file you happen to stumble across on the net, is coming to the iPad pending approval.
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WebOS 2.0 Could Allow HP to Compete With Apple
The next generation of WebOS will make or break HP’s attempt to slide in among RIM, Apple and Google in...
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How to build a solid server virtualization foundation
Dramatic cost and agility benefits make server virtualization an essential part of any data center. Here's how to plan, deploy, and maintain a sound virtual infrastructure
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How Obama's tax credit helps, hurts IT spending
President Barack Obama is proposing to allow businesses to write off all of the investment they do in 2011. But theres a lot of uncertainty ahead for IT managers interested in this tax break.
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