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Barnes & Noble seeks wider distribution to take on Apple iPad, other devices
Computer equipment and software will drive solid IT spending growth according to Forrester Research and Gartner reports
Taps made on the arm correspond to actions on a computer or cell phone
The European Commission will launch its public consultation later this year; in France the process began this week.
Despite a snag, astronauts complete installation of ammonia tank outside space station
Raises price of mid-range 15-in. model by 6% as part of 'rebalancing' act, says
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Component shortages leading to delayed Cisco shipments of Ethernet switches, firewalls
The data center of the future will be made up of flexible commodities, speakers and users said at SNW
The robot uses facial recognition, "blob detection," sound localization and more to get the job done
IPv4 addresses diminish; feds ready IPv6 portal; NTT expands IPv6 services
With an ad model, the online phenomenon looks more like a real business than a giant hobby, say analysts
Patches 25 vulnerabilities, including two that attackers will quickly exploit, say researchers
Infosys will run IT help desk, other services; Microsoft says deal won't impact its workforce
Vendors pushing 'VMforce', but aren't saying what it is yet
Microsoft fixes address Windows vulnerabilities that exploit online video use
The company's net income rises by 288 percent
The chief Google Java architect calls on Oracle to put Java back on track
Much depends on pricing and user acceptance of a novel device
Developers are concerned about Twitter's recent moves to build capabilities that compete with external apps
They say a proposed standard is too prescriptive and won't leave them room to innovate
Interop chief says cloud computing, virtualization and iPad will be talk of show
An auction for spectrum that started Friday is expected to lead to large deployments of 3G networks by Indian operators
The Mini 3T1 supports China's homegrown 3G mobile standard and has a rectangular body
Lack of internal storage will push users to online backup, synchronization services
New WebKit API layer separates processes, will make Safari more reliable, faster, say analysts
The storage group's new CDMI standard covers metadata about content stored in clouds
The release is meant to help BI power users get to data quicker and easier
The issue highlights the continuing problem with malicious advertisements on Web sites
Struggling smartphone maker reportedly looking for a buyer
Users can type on a virtual keyboard with their feet, manipulate large amounts of data
Companies try to push for faster adoption of new WiMax standard, which boosts faster data transfers
Google Docs gains real-time editing collaboration
HTC and Lenovo may bid, but there could be others
March build of service pack hits BitTorrent, pirates download
Judge Oscar Magi explained his reasoning behind convicting Google executives of violating Italy's privacy law
Verizon will be the exclusive US carrier; Vodafone will sell the phones in Europe
Both devices have touch screens and physical keyboards and will be available in May
