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Google Expands Android AdWords Features
New location extensions for Google Places extend the way businesses can use mobile business ads
Intel Rolls Out Parallel Computing Tools
Intel has launched Parallel Studio 2011, a new version of its tool set for building applications for parallel systems
BT Exceeds 15 Million Broadband Customers
BT has notched up its 15 millionth broadband customer, but problems with nation-wide rollout and below-par speeds are still causing headaches
Intel Buys Infineon Mobile Chip Business For £909m
Intel is making a push into the Internet-connected mobile device space with its purchase of Infineon's wireless chip business
Rich Internet Applications: The Next Corporate Frontier
Rich Internet Applications could be the next corporate development frontier, but developers must consider the security implications, says Larry Seltzer
Facebook Rival Diaspora Set For September Launch
The developers of 'privacy-conscious' Facebook rival Diaspora claim the social network will be open-sourced on 15 September
Google Launches Standalone Real-Time Search
Google is following up on its real-time search efforts by giving Google Realtime Search its own address
Nexus One Sold Out After Heavy Developer Demand
Google has depleted its remaining stocks of Nexus One smartphones after heavy demand from the development community
Martha Lane Fox To Lead Directgov Review
Martha Lane Fox is asking for feedback from the public on how to improve online government services
Developers Add Apps Search To Google Gmail
Gmail users will be able to sift through Google Docs and Google Sites with Apps Search, thanks to a new development by the Gmail Labs team
Three Quarters Of Brits Now Online
Ofcom research says 71 percent of Britons are now online, with increasing numbers using mobile devices
Microsoft Working On ‘Orleans’ Cloud Technology
Uncovered documents describe 'Orleans' as a programming model that could augment Windows Azure
HP Boosts Security With Fortify Acquisition
Despite its recent executive turmoil, HP has announced that it plans to acquire Fortify Software for an undisclosed sum
Canonical Adds Multi-Touch To Ubuntu
The release of uTouch brings multi-touch to Ubuntu Linux, from the kernel to the application layer
Google Talks With PayPal Over Android Payment Plan
Google is holding talks with PayPal over possibly using the e-commerce platform as an option for purchasing applications through the Android Market
Java Creator Admits ‘No Surprise’ Over Android Lawsuit
Java creator James Gosling has admitted he is not surprised at Oracle's lawsuit against Google over claims that Android OS breaks Java patents
ITV Responds To Apple TV Rebranding Rumours
Rumours that Apple is planning to rename its TV service as iTV have been met with cool defiance from Britain's oldest commercial network
Google Suit: Now We Know What Java Means To Oracle
Friday 13th could be a very unlucky day for Java, whatever the outcome of Oracle's lawsuit, says Peter Judge
Cisco’s CleanAir Spectrum Analysis: Review
CleanAirs provide a premium solution in an increasingly commoditised marketplace trending toward lower prices and similar feature sets
Google Chrome 6 Browser Goes to Beta
Google on 11 August launched Chrome 6 to beta, adding autofill to populate web forms automatically as users type in their details
Oracle SPARC Server Road Map Holds Promise
Oracle executives are finally talking about plans for the high-end Sun SPARC servers. Now they need to execute on those plans, analysts say
Minister Backtracks On Fibre Tax Review
Government minister Ed Vaizey refused to review controversial business rates on fibre, at the launch of a Vtesse fibre network in Birch Green
Google Raided In Korea For ‘WiSpy’ Data
Google's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, has been raided by police looking for data gathered from unsecured Wi-Fi networks
Google, Verizon Announce Net Neutrality Plans
The net neutrality plan, proposed by Google and Verizon, would implement previously stated principles in FCC filings
British Shoppers Spend £71 A Month Online
UK consumers are spending more on online goods, with 42.6 percent buying once a week - but they don't trust social networks
Google Nexus One To Continue As Developer Phone
The Nexus One has received an extension to its life after Google made the smartphone its official phone for developers
RIM Releases BlackBerry 6 Developer Tools
The new developer kit supports new user interface features, deeper integration with BlackBerry smartphones and access to new services
Microsoft Offers Final Pre-Beta Peek at IE9
Developers have the chance to see the key improvements Microsoft has made to its next-generation browser, Internet Explorer 9
Review Slams Costly And Confusing NHS Websites
An internal review of thousands of NHS websites has found that they are costing £86 million per year, and are not meeting the public's needs