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Social media risks shouldn’t fall in IT security’s lap, Gartner analyst argues
Users don't need to purchase a console, because the client software reports back to the cloud
Few phones will get it immediately, highlighting the challenges software makers face in the mobile market
Nintendo's 3DS game console will offer 3D graphics without requiring users to wear special glasses.
77% of organizations run the almost-obsolete OS on 10% or more of their PCs, says surveyg
The rising yuan adds to other factors pushing up PC prices, including component shortages and wage increases
European operators like IMB because it lets them offload data from their 3G networks
In remote areas with poor telecommunications infrastructure, Internet services can be found at the post office
After months of hype and apparently strong early interest, the social collaboration platform goes GA
High prices playing a role in deployment decisions, Gartner conference attendees told
Google would offer people the option of making individual purchases as well as buy subscriptions
Lineup includes new G7 blade, rack-mount systems
A new White House report says the U.S. government will pressure other countries on IP enforcement
The telephony management application was previously available only by invitation
Monday's iOS 4 patches record 65 bugs; iPad won't get fixes until the fall
More than 11,000 apps developed for Apple iPad tablet computer
To start data center projects in 2011, evaluations need to be completed by this fall's budgeting
Cisco and Juniper Networks have already been trialing 100G Ethernet products since late last year.
Toshiba's lightest full-function laptop yet, the Portégé R700, celebrates 25 years since the launch of its first laptop
Federal cases alleging overpricing on IT products aren't unusual
More-effective use of social networks could have helped the beleaguered oil company better communicate with the world.
AT&T, Facebook, Google, McAfee, Adobe and others say “We’re sorry”
HP, Dell offering systems with Core i3-370m chip
Barnes & Noble also upgrades software again
iPhone owners cite calls to Apple support and sales lines
The chip maker wil show off breakthroughs in human-computer interaction
Added data capacity, connection speeds will make 4G smartphones more vulnerable
The security maven wants criteria for acts of cyberwar.
North America lags behind regions using simpler technology like SMS and text messages
As netbook shipments slide, desktop and laptop sales will rebound
That will be the highest number of server cores for Intel, though rival AMD will still hold the core-number advantage
International travelers have several options for phones beyond traditional mobile phones
Upgrade goes smoothly, if somewhat slowly, for most
Cisco and Comcast have also recently joined the WBA, which provides for easy roaming onto hotspots
Up to 30 states may join investigation led by Connecticut's AG
Vendors exploit new hooks to centrally manage enterprise iPhones
