The iPad is now less than a month away from hitting US shelves, but there are still significant issues with it that Apple hasn't addressed
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Google Releases PowerMeter API
The search giant is continuing to push its energy measurement software which integrates with smart meter devices
Google Opens Up ReMail Application
Google is open-sourcing the code for its recently acquired ReMail application, citing strong interest in the mobile search product
Microsoft Outlines China Search Ambitions
Microsoft executives have indicated repeatedly that the company intends to stay in China and compete aggressively for the search and cloud-computing markets
Apple Bans Wi-Fi Stumbling Apps
Apple's iron fist remains gripped around its App Store, where developers are discovering Apple is removing their WiFi stumbling applications
NASA Launches Latest Weather Satellite
GOES-P's state-of-the-art instrumentation will supply the government with data used in weather monitoring, forecasting and warnings
Apple-HTC Lawsuit Could Hit Windows 7 Mobile
Microsoft has the potential to be affected by Apple's patent-infringement lawsuit against HTC, an analyst suggested to eWEEK
Government Report Reveals Fibre Rollout Limitations
A new Government report has warned that the rollout of super-fast broadband in the UK would only reach 70 percent of the country, if it was left purely to market forces
Small Browser Makers Petition EU Over Ballot
A consortium of smaller Web browser makers are petitioning the European Commission for a better deal in Microsoft's Web browser choice screen
Why Microsoft Can’t Afford To Let Novell Die
Make no mistake - The hedge fund offer for Novell could effectively mean the end of the company. And Microsoft could suffer the worst, says Peter Judge
Digital Economy Bill Could Be Pushed Through Before Election
The controversial Digital Economy Bill could be pushed through parliament as part of the "wash up" ahead of the election in April, according to industry insiders
Apple Confirms iPad Arrival In April
Apple has confirmed that the iPad is to go on sale in the US on 3 April, although British users will have to wait until later in the month to get the device
Microsoft Patch Tuesday To Offer Office Fixes
Microsoft is planning two security updates for Patch Tuesday to address eight vulnerabilities, and reminded users it is terminating support for some versions of Windows in the coming months
Google Steps Up Data Protection With Synchronous Replication
Files stored in Google Docs or in Gmail are broken up into digital pieces and stored on random servers for reassembly when needed
Ringleader Behind eBay Golf Scam Jailed
The ringleader of a UK-based gang, that made millions by selling counterfeit golf clubs, has been jailed for more than 'fore' years
RSA – Russian Banking Trojan Unmasked
The details of a Russian botnet that targets Russian banks instead of Western victims has been revealed at the RSA conference
Google China Hack Stole Source Code
A security researcher believes that the Chinese hackers responsible for the Google attack managed to steal valuable source code
Ballmer Commits Microsoft To The Cloud
Microsoft is betting its business on the cloud after CEO Steve Ballmer announced 'We're All In', and suggested the company’s strategy moving forward will be cloud-based
Steep Rise Predicted For Touchscreen Mobile Devices
Touchscreen mobile devices are set to enjoy record growth this year, despite some evidence that not all users are entirely happy with their smartphones
IBM Boffins Claim Major Chip Advance
Researchers at IBM are claiming a breakthrough in chip design, after enabling chips to communicate via pulses of light rather than copper wire
Growth In PC Market To Rocket Thanks To Apple iPad
PC shipments are expected to rise by a massive 20 percent in 2010, according to Gartner, thanks to a rejuvenated tablet market, low-cost netbooks, and the Apple iPad
Lords’ Digital Bill Amendment Could Block YouTube
A House of Lords amendment to the Digital Economy Bill prevents the government from changing copyright laws, but could block sites like YouTube
Greenpeace Admits Using ‘Dirty’ Power
Greenpeace has admitted that its hosting operations are powered by coal and nuclear power, after it criticised Facebook for building a coal-powered data centre
Data Watchdog: Privacy Must Not Be An Afterthought
The ICO has released a new report which includes tools to help enterprises argue a business case for data protection
Intel Exec Maloney’s Health Prospects Are Good
Sean Maloney, tipped as a potential leader of Intel, is expected to make a full recovery from a stroke
Apple’s HTC Suit Is Really Aimed At Google
Apple is suing HTC for patent infringement, but is that just because it can't get away with suing Google for Android, which is open source?
Emergency Telecoms Helps Earthquake-Hit Chile
Phone and Internet services are being restored to help aid agencies and local residents communicate
Microsoft Shouldn’t Buy Twitter
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has raised the possibility of acquiring Twitter more than once, but would the benefits outweigh the difficulties? Nicholas Kolakowski says no.
Yahoo Compares Plight To Jobs’ Return To Apple
Yahoo could emulate Apple in the 1990s in taking years to restore itself to competitive health, CEO Carol Bartz told reporters
Microsoft Boss Discusses Google Anti-trust Complaints
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used an onstage talk at the Search Marketing Expo in Santa Clara to discuss Microsoft’s market progress against Google,