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Sprint’s First WiMax Phone Rumored to Launch Next Week

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There are have been rumors that Sprint Mobile Service, which is No. 3 in the United States, for the first time is all set to launch a fourth generation wireless phone, very soon this year, however the dates haven’t been specified.

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Compatibility Issues and Windows 7 Explained by Microsoft

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 09:42

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At MIX10, Las Vegas conference, Microsoft again threw some light on the forthcoming Windows 7 Series, the reason it might face some reported issues is mainly due to the minimized time frame it was developed in, which possibly lowered its capability to be compatible with Windows mobile 6. x applications.

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BlackBerry Users Plan to Switch to iPhone & Nexus One

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 09:38

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It seems as if BlackBerry users are not happy with their smartphones.

According to a survey conducted by Crowd Science of smartphone owners, around 40% of BlackBerry users have decided to change their device to Apple's iPhone. And nearly 32% BlackBerry users would change their BlackBerry device to Google's Android Nexus one.

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Apple’s iPad Will Change the Way User Perform Functions

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 09:35

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Apple's tablet PC, iPad, on April 3 will storm the markets. This device will change the way users perform their business.

This new device would let users read books through a reader already pre-loaded into the device.

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“.com” domain Completed its 25 Years

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 09:31

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On Monday, the .com domain marked its 25th anniversary, reveals VeriSign.

Symbolic. com was the first site to be registered through a ".com" domain on March 15, 1985. Now, there are around 80 million sites with a ".com" address, which is inclusive of 11.9 million online business websites,

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Facebook Manages to Beat Google in Terms of Traffic

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 09:27

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As has been revealed by the online measurement service Hitwise, search engine and Internet giant Google was last week beaten by Facebook in terms of traffic to become the most visited website of the week in the US.

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With Release Day Inching Closer, Apple's iPad Continues to Attract Developers

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 09:24

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With only a few weeks left for its official launch, Apple's iPad is now attracting more and more third party developers' interest, as has been revealed by the analytics company Flurry, which has recorded a whopping 185% rise in starts for the iPhone OS applications since the iPad was first announced on January 27.

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New Co-Op Fantasy Title, Hunted: The Demon's Forge, Announced by Bethesda

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 09:22

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Reports have confirmed that Bethesda is quite soon going to publish a new title that would feature a lot of fantasy elements, with the company announcing that it will soon be releasing Hunted: The Demon's Forge, which is a co-op dungeon crawler from the house of developer inXile Entertainment.

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Dell Slaps 5 LCD Manufacturers with Lawsuit Over Price-Fixing

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 09:17

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As was confirmed by a Dell spokesperson on Monday, the company has slapped a lawsuit against as many as 5 LCD manufacturers, alleging them with colluding to fixed prices for their products.

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Hamilton Unbundled by CallPlus, Now Offering "Data Banking"

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 11:01

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While major telecoms like Vodafone and Orcon are halting their nationwide local loop unbundling, CallPlus is actually taking the initial steps to service consumers directly over copper and that too in Hamilton.

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Dr. Mark Rees Named New CTO of Microsoft NZ

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 10:54

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Official reports have confirmed that Dr. Mark Rees has been appointed as the new National Technology Officer of Microsoft New Zealand, and the Wellington-based position is to be filled in by him immediately.

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Management Centralized by Citrix, Android Added with XenApp 6

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 10:48

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Official reports have confirmed that Citrix Systems has introduced the version 6 of its XenApp, which is a platform for centralized application delivery that also features centralized management, in addition to complete access to Windows application from smartphones which are Android-based and computers from the house of Apple.

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Microsoft to Introduce Patches for Internet Explorer 6 & 7

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 09:39

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Microsoft Corp. is working hard to introduce a patch for Internet Explorer 6 and 7 to tackle a serious flaw that could permit an attacker to have control over users’ computers.

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Abbott Comes Out With A Safe And Effective Heart Valve Device

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 18:42

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According to researchers Sunday, Abbott Laboratories experimental, minimally invasive heart valve device meant for repairing the commonest kind of heart valve problems, has met the primary goals of a pivotal study which found it to be safer and almost as effective as open heart surgery.
 

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Apple Introduces iPad's Battery Replacement Service

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 14:32

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Apple Inc. has come up with a plan that will allow the users to replace the iPad batteries. The replacement plan comes with the condition that the battery will not be replaced in case of disastrous damages caused to the phone or battery due to liquid contact, unlicensed modifications or accidents.

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Delta: Strategic Review Now in ‘Advanced Stages’

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 14:03

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Delta Petroleum Corp., the money- losing U. S. energy producer’s largest shareholder, Kirk Kerkorian, posted in its review of strategic alternatives including a possible sale is in further advanced stages of development.

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Cnooc Announces Its Plans Over $3 Billion Takeover of Argentina’s Bridas

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 14:01

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Cnooc Ltd., China’s biggest offshore oil explorer, is believed to be in plans to acquire Argentina’s Bridas Group from Carlos Bulgheroni under a deal worth more than $3 billion, reveals two people familiar with the discussions.

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Gas Bills Reduced by 8% by Scottish Power

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 10:26

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March ending will see another prominent energy supplier Scottish Power curbing its gas bills to about 8%, making it last in the row of suppliers cutting the bills this year. Scottish Power claims that 1.6 million domestic gas users will be benefited from the offer an annual saving of £66 will be possible on the bills along with 60,000 customers using electricity will be discounted.

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Intel Capital invests in social media incubator Betaworks

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 10:09

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In its attempt to enhance its understanding of real-time user behavior on social networks, chip giant Intel recently announced that Intel Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in the $20-million second funding round of the New York City-based tech investor and social media incubator - Betaworks.

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eXo raises $6 million in Series A funding; intends speeding up its US operations

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 10:07

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With the recent cash infusion via its Series A venture capital financing round of $6 million, eXo - the provider of Java middleware for cloud services, which currently has a strong foothold in French-speaking markets– will speed up its US operations as well as enhance its sales and marketing efforts.

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