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The pros and cons of developing apps for Windows Phone 7

The good news is that developers are interested in Microsoft's new mobile OS, but committing to it does raise questions... more

03:00 am PT
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Google's ambition knows no end; the feds want to be your Facebook friend... more

03:00 am PT
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Palm CEO: Sprint deal prevented WebOS from making a splash on Verizon

Rubinstein laments that the Pre could have outperformed the Droid if Verizon could have sold the Pre first; company faces backlog of unsold devices... more

March 18, 2010
Developer World »

Microsoft says its contentious relationship with open source is changing

At OSBC, a company exec noted that Microsoft relies upon a diverse ecosystem that includes open source to satisfy customers... more

March 18, 2010
Windows »

Microsoft announces Windows 7 SP1

The update will contain primarily minor fixes and does not yet have a set release schedule ... more

March 18, 2010
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New 4G tech may heat up mobile Net neutrality debate

New control mechanisms for the 4G LTE technology, as well as for 3G, let carriers dole out capacity to applications and users... more

March 18, 2010
Applications »

Tandberg launches desktop HD videoconferencing for execs

Release of the high-definition system with touchscreen module to make navigation easy comes prior to Tandberg's acquisition by Cisco ... more

March 18, 2010
Virtualization »

Microsoft sweetens the pot for desktop virtualization

Simplified licensing and enhanced virtual desktop software are aimed at spurring the technology's usage... more

March 18, 2010
Security Central »

Facebook users targeted in massive spam run

The messages, which look legitimate, try to get users to dowload a malicious attachment that is actually a Trojan horse program... more

March 18, 2010
Security Central »

TippingPoint offers hackers $100,000 for browser and phone exploits

Pwn2Own contest at the upcoming CanSecWest conference invites entrants to exploit security vulnerabilities in the top browsers and mobile devices... more

March 18, 2010
Mobilize »

Google Maps for Android gets improved user interface

Users with Google's Nexus One phone can now turn the homescreen into a map that constantly updates itself... more

March 18, 2010
Applications »

IBM, insurer develop 'eHarmony for the call center'

The RAMP system's real-time analytics engine matches call center callers with the representative who can best help them... more

March 18, 2010
Windows »

Windows XP: No IE9 for you

Microsoft becomes the first major browser maker to drop support for Windows XP, the world's most popular OS ... more

March 18, 2010

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The good news is that developers are interested in Microsoft's new mobile OS, but committing to it does raise questions... more

Google's ambition knows no end; the feds want to be your Facebook friend... more

Rubinstein laments that the Pre could have outperformed the Droid if Verizon could have sold the Pre first; company faces backlog of unsold devices... more

At OSBC, a company exec noted that Microsoft relies upon a diverse ecosystem that includes open source to satisfy customers... more

The update will contain primarily minor fixes and does not yet have a set release schedule ... more

New control mechanisms for the 4G LTE technology, as well as for 3G, let carriers dole out capacity to applications and users... more

Release of the high-definition system with touchscreen module to make navigation easy comes prior to Tandberg's acquisition by Cisco ... more

Simplified licensing and enhanced virtual desktop software are aimed at spurring the technology's usage... more

The messages, which look legitimate, try to get users to dowload a malicious attachment that is actually a Trojan horse program... more

Pwn2Own contest at the upcoming CanSecWest conference invites entrants to exploit security vulnerabilities in the top browsers and mobile devices... more

Users with Google's Nexus One phone can now turn the homescreen into a map that constantly updates itself... more

The RAMP system's real-time analytics engine matches call center callers with the representative who can best help them... more

Microsoft becomes the first major browser maker to drop support for Windows XP, the world's most popular OS ... more

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