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VoiceCentral developer questions Apple's answers to government over App Store practices
Executive support networks help CIOs achieve a soft landing.
Savvy CIOs do more than legal compliance. They help the business avoid ethics disasters.
Web-based companies are hoping to use the technology to speed user access to hosted data.
Analysts say budget and job cuts could be to blame for a spike in service disruptions.
China Mobile's chairman is promoting the China-developed 3G standard on a visit to Taiwan
The company has a partnership with MIT to develop cloud computing and mobile technologies
Microsoft argues the search deal will increase competition against behemoth Google
Tranxition's AdaptivePersona software helps IT managers maintain virtualized PCs
The classified listing site will be integrated with Taobao, a booming auction platform
The rumors are true, Apple confirms
Apple's under-the-hood update includes some surprisingly nice changes for users
Responding to FCC questions, Apple and AT&T say Apple alone is reviewing the iPhone application
It's now taking pre-orders, which will arrive on Aug. 28
The geocoding data will allow the site and its applications to provide new functionality
Keeping IE8 in the OS will allow Microsoft to offer a discount for up to three household PCs in October
Will give RIM ability to add WebKit-based browser to devices
'We have no reason to believe it won't be approved,' says RealNetworks
Overprotective parents are keeping kids indoors. Now technology can set them free.
Inventory optimization -- more important than ever -- can preserve working capital in tough times.
An early interest in virtual reality blossomed into a passion for education environments that can engage students.
The threat of a fine is enough to turn off the file-sharing site
Sensei now offering discounted version of weight loss app on BlackBerry App World
Also extends multi-license 'Family Pack' to customers in UK, Germany, France and other countries
Prosecutors say they will appeal the decision
Symwave says its USB 3.0 chip can move 500MB of data in a second
Ruling reignites disputes with SCO over who owns Unix code
Yahoo will continue to innovate in its search user interface despite the Microsoft deal
CTIA lobbyist says U.S. firms offer competitive prices for high speeds, cool handsets and apps
Complaints roll in about run times, but one analyst says it's too early to condemn new OS
Politics, however, may keep the trucks from aiding areas devastated by Typhoon Morakot
Sharp criticism of wireless industry mounts over pricing, exclusivity
InfoWorld's free Security Boot Camp to provide 20 lessons over four weeks
But London's smart card, the Oyster, won't be used due to the use of proprietary technology
Hanwang Technology may launch the e-readers abroad using other 3G standards
Relying on oft-criticized ActiveX technology, Microsoft hopes to fix security hole by the end of next month
In talks with libraries in Italy and France
Billing, terms of service, customer service only a few issues with wireless services
