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Vodafone Launches MiFi-Based Mobile Hotspot
A pocket cloud of Wi-Fi connects five devices - even if 3 beat Vodafone to the MiFi name for its UK service
Review: BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 Makes Friends With Administrators
This upgrade comes with server high availability, and a new web-based console makes administrators jobs easier
Blade Networks Get NEC, Juniper Investment
NEC and Juniper have invested in data centre networking specialist, Blade Network Technologies, as they look to gain traction in challenging times
Netbooks? Oh Yes, They Are Enterprise Grade
Some say the netbook is too underpowered for business use. Jim Rapoza likes them so much he's never going to travel with a full laptop again
HTC Continues To Make Mark in Europe with Android-Powered ‘Tattoo’
HTC rolls out another handset powered by Google's Android operating system, the Tattoo, but it will only be available in Europe
Businesses Failing To Tackle PC Power Management
Global survey reveals the majority of businesses are missing out on the potential cost savings from PC estate power management technologies and policies
Asus Turns Attention From Netbooks to E-Readers
Asus is hoping to do for the e-reader market what it did for PCs when it introduced the first netbook, with reported plans to release two models before the end of the year
Palm To Delete User Apps With webOS 1.2 Update?
Palm is reportedly working on an OS update that will enable it to do an Amazon or Apple on users and delete applications uploaded to its Pre handset
Handset Makers Increase OLED Screen Demand
A new report has found demand from the likes of Samsung and Nokia may mean LCD screens are poised to the same way of CRT televisions
T-Mobile and Orange Combine To Make New UK Mobile Leader
Joint venture between French and German incumbents gives T-Mobile/Orange the lead in UK mobile market
SAP Nokia and IBM Top The Green Company Index
Nokia, IBM and SAP emerge as green leaders in the technology industry according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, while AMD, TCS and BEA lose out
Reports: HTC Touch HD To Drop Windows For Android
Taiwanese handset maker HTC may be looking to replicate its success with Google's Android platform on its updated Touch HD device
Has Nokia’s Booklet 3G Priced Itself Out of The Netbook Market?
Nokia's Booklet 3G may be too expensive for the netbook market, but analysts say it may compete with higher-end "ultra-thin" laptops
Microsoft Readies Windows Mobile 6.5 For October
Microsoft, HTC, Sony Ericsson and LG are hoping the upcoming Windows Mobile launch will make gains in the smartphone market before Christmas
Netbooks? They Still Aren’t Enterprise Grade
Can you tell the difference between an ultraportable and a netbook? Don Reisinger can't either - but he knows that netbooks are not yet good enough for serious enterprise use
Red Hat Projects Aim To Clarify The Cloud
The launch of Red Hat projects Hail and Delta look beyond 'public' and 'private' cloud computing to facilitate greater cloud interoperability
Solar Phone Chargers – iPhone Luxury Or Third World Necessity?
Are solar-powered phones just the latest consumer gadget - or are they a lifeline for communications in the developing world? Both at once, says Peter Judge
Solar Powered iPhone Case Launched Amid Overheating Reports
The Surge sounds like a good idea but there have been concerns about overheating iPods and iPhones over recent months
Microsoft Starts To Push Windows Mobile 6.5
It's make-or-break for Windows Mobile. Version 6.5 has got to start making headway against other mobile OSs - or will that wait till version 7 next year?
Nokia Discusses Linux Strategy, New Handsets
Nokia VP Kai Oistamo offered an overview of all that was new at Nokia World 09, starting Sept. 2
Skype Sales Will Go Ahead Despite Lawsuit Threat
eBay is selling most of Skype to Silver Lake and other investors despite a pending licensing lawsuit with Joltid, Skype's co-founders' peer-to-peer company
Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook Will Cost €575
It's fierce in the netbook market - and Nokia is heading for the premium end, with a €575 3G booklet with 12 hour battery life and Windows 7
Mandelson “Bangs Heads” Over Mobile Broadband
The EU has cleared the 900MHz spectrum for 3G use but now the UK must convince its operators to play along
Business Travellers Vote For Wi-Fi Over In-Flight Meals
Forget the perks, if airline meals and in-flight movies qualify as such. A new survey shows business travelers and frequent fliers want a Wi-Fi connection on their flights
eBay Confirms Skype Sale To Investers Including Andreessen
Netscape founder Marc Andreessen is one of the investors behind a group which has bought voip company Skype from the online sales company eBay
Reports Say eBay To Sell Skype
Andreessen said to lead group of private investors ready to by Voip company Skype from eBay
A Tale Of Two MiFis: 3 Nabs Novatel’s Name
3 has launched a pocket hotspot service under the name MiFi - even though there's already a device of that name from Novatel
Learn From The Downfall Of WPA!
The wireless security scheme WPA has been cracked in less than 60 seconds by researchers. Smart professionals will have seen this coming, and adopted a security approach that deals with the security arms race, says Larry Walsh
Smartphones Spur Growth In Chip Sales
A report from the Semiconductor Industry Association shows that chip sales increased more than 5 percent in July