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Did Microsoft Redeem Itself in 2009?
Windows 7, the 2010 server series, and more have helped repair Microsoft's reputation
Microsoft Word Remains Under Scrutiny After Patent Loss
Canadian developer i4i plans to keep a close eye on Microsoft for signs of backsliding, even after the $290 million patent suit victory.
Qualcomm Reorganizes as COO Lauer Leaves
Qualcomm COO Len Lauer has resigned to become CEO at an unnamed company.
Android Smartphones Expected to Shine in 2010
Google's Android mobile OS will make headway, capturing up to 10% of the market next year, Forrester predicts.
Texas County to Name Drunk Drivers on Twitter
Texas's Montgomery County is posting the names of drunk drivers on its Twitter page over the holidays
See Path to Messages in Snow Leopard's Mail
Here's a quick tip on a new feature in Mail in Snow Leopard: the proxy icon at the top of a message window now works as it does in Finder, TextEdit, and many...
Smartphone Attacks, Cloud Breaches Top 2010 Security Concerns
There has never been a year in which security threats diminished, so expect more hacks, exploits, and scams in 2010, researchers warn.
As DDoS Attacks Go, This One's a Dud
Key Internet retailers were knocked offline briefly by a would-be Scrooge -- but it couldn't stop the shopping.
HP TouchSmart 300: 20-Inch Multitouch All-in-One Has an HDTV Tuner
TouchSmart style and design shines, but sluggish custom software and small screen size hamper an otherwise solid package.
Latest HDMI 1.4 Specification to Add 3D Support
HDMI Licensing will be meeting in January to add 3D to the latest HDMI 1.4 specification.
Ninja Assassin for IPhone
Apps are fast becoming essential to the immense press junket required to promote a movie. Ninja Assassin, the Warner Bros. companion game to the Wachowski...
Twitter's Mixer Labs Buy Puts Location-Based Services in the Spotlight
2010 is likely to be a big year for services that track and use your location. Here are five services to watch.
Hacker: I Broke Kindle's DRM
Hacker claims he can break through copyright protection on e-books formatted for the Amazone Kindle.
Videoconferencing at 30,000 Feet: Mostly Amazing
Thanks to Virgin America's free in-flight Wi-Fi, I was able to conduct a live video conference while on a plane.
CES: DisplayLink Says USB 3.0 Video Coming Soon
DisplayLink plans to show off a new chip that supports the USB 3.0 standard at the Consumer Electronics Show next month in Las Vegas.
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Did Microsoft Redeem Itself in 2009?
Windows 7, the 2010 server series, and more have helped repair Microsoft's reputation
Microsoft Word Remains Under Scrutiny After Patent Loss
Canadian developer i4i plans to keep a close eye on Microsoft for signs of backsliding, even after the $290 million patent suit victory.
Qualcomm Reorganizes as COO Lauer Leaves
Qualcomm COO Len Lauer has resigned to become CEO at an unnamed company.
Android Smartphones Expected to Shine in 2010
Google's Android mobile OS will make headway, capturing up to 10% of the market next year, Forrester predicts.
Texas County to Name Drunk Drivers on Twitter
Texas's Montgomery County is posting the names of drunk drivers on its Twitter page over the holidays
See Path to Messages in Snow Leopard's Mail
Here's a quick tip on a new feature in Mail in Snow Leopard: the proxy icon at the top of a message window now works as it does in Finder, TextEdit, and many...
Smartphone Attacks, Cloud Breaches Top 2010 Security Concerns
There has never been a year in which security threats diminished, so expect more hacks, exploits, and scams in 2010, researchers warn.
As DDoS Attacks Go, This One's a Dud
Key Internet retailers were knocked offline briefly by a would-be Scrooge -- but it couldn't stop the shopping.
HP TouchSmart 300: 20-Inch Multitouch All-in-One Has an HDTV Tuner
TouchSmart style and design shines, but sluggish custom software and small screen size hamper an otherwise solid package.
Latest HDMI 1.4 Specification to Add 3D Support
HDMI Licensing will be meeting in January to add 3D to the latest HDMI 1.4 specification.