Category: Software
March 7, 2010
Although it has been saying that Windows Mobile 7 is a clean break from the past, not everyone understood that Microsoft was flushing support for all of the software written for earlier Windows Mobile versions.
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Posted in Cell phones, Microsoft, Software, business | 3 Comments » Posted by: Michael W. Jones
February 18, 2010
The latest purchase in Google’s recent acquisition spree will bring search functionality to Gmail on the iPhone. The other thing the reMail acquisition brings is fresh talent to the Googleplex.
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Posted in Cell phones, Google, Software | No Comments » Posted by: Dave Jeyes
February 14, 2010
Computer programming languages with open-source roots, such as Python, PHP, and Perl, have long played second fiddle in the enterprise marketplace, losing out to more commercial languages like .Net and Java.
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Posted in Internet, Open source, Software, Technology, business | No Comments » Posted by: Michael W. Jones
February 13, 2010
Goldman Sachs has released an investor report that confirms what many in the IT field have been saying for quite some time: business users are increasingly moving in the direction of cloud computing.
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Posted in Amazon, Internet, Software, Storage, Technology, business | Comments Off Posted by: Michael W. Jones
January 31, 2010
Google recently announced a new program that should make hackers across the globe happy. The company plans on paying money to anyone that can find a legitimate bug in Google Chrome. According to the company this is a way for the community to take an active interest in improving Chrome’s security.
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Posted in Antivirus, Google, Hacking, Internet, Malware, Security, Software, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 24, 2010
Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices division experienced a massive shakeup recently. This comes only a year after E&D was restructured to optimize the ailing division. However, it seems like the future of Windows Mobile maybe uncertain at this time with rumors of another massive change.
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Posted in Media players, Microsoft, Software, business | 1 Comment » Posted by: Mike Ferro
January 22, 2010
Microsoft and some developers that sell their applications through the Windows Marketplace for Mobile are trading blame about back payment and eligibility. Apparently Apple isn’t the only company that’s having a hard time managing the onslaught of mobile app developers.
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Posted in Cell phones, Microsoft, Software | No Comments » Posted by: Dave Jeyes
January 21, 2010
The most popular puzzle video game is making a comeback just in time for its 25th anniversary with mobile versions flying off the virtual store shelves, but is 1984 the future of mobile gaming?
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Posted in Cell phones, Software | No Comments » Posted by: Dave Jeyes
January 19, 2010
Apple accounted for 99.4 percent of all mobile apps sold last year. While most apps continue to cost just a few dollars, the market for mobile apps is already worth billions and growing.
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Posted in Apple, Cell phones, Software | No Comments » Posted by: Dave Jeyes
January 14, 2010
A recently-patched vulnerability in Adobe’s PDF technology was used in the attacks announced by both companies yesterday. Adobe also confirmed that the timing of the attacks was more than coincidental.
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Posted in Google, Hacking, Software | No Comments » Posted by: Dave Jeyes
January 4, 2010
After lawsuits threatened to shutter the low-cost Voice over IP (VoIP) calling company, Vonage is attempting a revival on the promise of the mobile market and cheap International calling.
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Posted in Cell phones, Software | No Comments » Posted by: Dave Jeyes
December 17, 2009
It would seem that if you have $26 you can watch all the live video footage from Iraq that you would like.
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Posted in Security, Software, Technology | 1 Comment » Posted by: Sean P. Aune
November 23, 2009
Roku’s digital video player has been mainly used for Netflix video watching. However, the company recently announced plans to add 10 additional channels allowing users to do more than just watch movies. The update would offer Roku player users integrated access to Facebook content, Web radio and video support.
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Posted in Amazon, Internet, Media players, Online video, Social Media, Software, Technology | 1 Comment » Posted by: Mike Ferro
November 21, 2009
Google is currently working on two operating systems for different platforms. One of the OS is Chrome, which targets Netbooks and the other one is Android, targeting smart phones. Apparently, the two operating systems could potentially merge in the future.
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Posted in Google, Open source, Software, Technology | No Comments » Posted by: Mike Ferro
November 20, 2009
Skype has finally been sold off from beleaguered auction house eBay, though they will retain a 30 percent stake in the company.
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Posted in Software, business | No Comments » Posted by: Sean P. Aune
November 9, 2009
Surpassing long-running leader Internet Explorer, the browser with the most security vulnerabilities is now Mozilla Firefox according to application security company Cenzic.
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Posted in Security, Software | 6 Comments » Posted by: Dave Jeyes
November 8, 2009
Microsoft has released a firmware update for its new Zune HD that brings a lot of upgrades.
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Posted in Software | No Comments » Posted by: Sean P. Aune