Category: Software

Microsoft abandons old Windows Mobile apps

March 7, 2010

Microsoft abandons old Windows Mobile appsAlthough 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.

reMail purchase brings Gmail search to the iPhone

February 18, 2010

Remail purchase will give Gmail search on the iPhone 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.

Python, PHP, and Perl join the IT in crowd

February 14, 2010

pythonComputer 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.

Users seen flocking to cloud computing

February 13, 2010

Users seen flocking to cloud computingGoldman 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.

Google pays money for every bug found in Chrome

January 31, 2010

Google pays money for every bug found in Chrome 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.

Microsoft Entertainment division shake up: Mobile future uncertain

January 24, 2010

Microsoft Entertainment division shake up: Mobile future uncertain 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.

Windows Marketplace for Mobile developers cite payment problems

January 22, 2010

Windows Marketplace for Mobile developers cite payment problems 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.

Tetris makes a comeback with 100 million mobile downloads

January 21, 2010

Tetris makes a comeback with 100 million mobile downloads 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?

Apple dominated mobile app sales in 2009

January 19, 2010

Apple dominated mobile app sales in 2009 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.

PDF vulnerability used to hack Google and Adobe

January 14, 2010

PDF vulnerability used to hack Google and Adobe 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.

Vonage betting big on mobile

January 4, 2010

Vonage betting big on mobile 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.

Iraqi insurgents hack U.S. drone video feeds

December 17, 2009

Iraqi insurgents hack U.S. drone video feedsIt would seem that if you have $26 you can watch all the live video footage from Iraq that you would like.

Roku Netflix player gets Facebook, radio and Web video support

November 23, 2009

Roku Netflix player gets Facebook, radio and Web video support 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.

Google Chrome and Android OS will merge in the future

November 21, 2009

Google Chrome and Android OS will merge in the future 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.

Skype gets new owners and a $2.75 billion valuation

November 20, 2009

Skype gets new owners and a $2.75 billion valuationSkype has finally been sold off from beleaguered auction house eBay, though they will retain a 30 percent stake in the company.

Firefox leads in browser vulnerabilities

November 9, 2009

Firefox leads in browser vulnerabilities Surpassing long-running leader Internet Explorer, the browser with the most security vulnerabilities is now Mozilla Firefox according to application security company Cenzic.

ZuneHD firmware version 4.3 released

November 8, 2009

ZuneHD firmware version 4.3 releasedMicrosoft has released a firmware update for its new Zune HD that brings a lot of upgrades.


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