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Austin Next City for Ultra-Fast Google Fiber
April 10, 2013 9:58 am | by PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Press | News | CommentsGoogle Inc. picked tech-savvy Austin on Tuesday as the next city where the search giant will wire homes with ultra-fast Internet connections, but did not say how much customers will pay or when the fiber-optic experiment might expand elsewhere in the U.S.
Microsoft Assault on Google Shows Industry Shift
April 10, 2013 9:30 am | by MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsMicrosoft is skewering Google again with ads and regulatory bashing that say as much about the dramatic shift in the technology industry's competitive landscape as they do about the animosity between the two rivals.
A Step Toward Optical Transistors?
April 10, 2013 9:17 am | by McGill University | News | CommentsAs demand for computing and communication capacity surges, the global communication infrastructure struggles to keep pace, since the light signals transmitted through fiber-optic lines must still be processed electronically, creating a bottleneck in telecommunications networks.
Ericsson to Buy Microsoft's TV Software Unit
April 9, 2013 9:35 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsEricsson, the Swedish maker of telecommunications equipment, has agreed to buy Microsoft's Mediaroom business, which makes the software that powers AT&T's U-Verse TV service, the companies said Monday. Neither company said how much Ericsson is paying.
U.S. Says Hacking Undermines China's Interests
April 9, 2013 9:30 am | by CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press | News | CommentsHacking that originates inside China is undermining its relationship with the United States and harms Beijing's long-term interests, a top U.S. diplomat said Tuesday, in the latest high-level public expression of concern over a problem that has prompted threats of commercial retaliation from Washington.
Review: HTC One Impresses but Software Disappoints
April 9, 2013 9:29 am | by PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsReady for the battle of the phones? This year's crop of high-end smartphones is starting to emerge, like bear cubs crawling out of their burrows, sniffing the spring air. First out is the HTC One, a handsome, powerful animal that should do well this year.
NASA Selects MIT-led TESS Project for 2017 Mission
April 8, 2013 10:09 am | by Massachusetts Institute of Technology | News | CommentsFollowing a three-year competition, NASA has selected the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) project at MIT for a planned launch in 2017. The space agency announced the mission — to be funded by a $200 million grant to the MIT-led team — this afternoon.
Online Translation on the Rise, Changing Lives
April 8, 2013 9:49 am | by MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer | News | CommentsYou might use Google Translate to read a hard-to-find Manga comic book or to decipher an obscure recipe for authentic Polish blintzes. Or, like Phillip and Niki Smith in rural Mississippi, you could use it to rescue a Chinese orphan and fall in love at the same time.
Openet Global Policy Management Revenue Leader for Third Consecutive Year
April 7, 2013 6:32 pm | by Openet | News | CommentsOpenet, a global leader of high performance transaction management software for network operators, was again recognized as the global revenue leader in Infonetics Research's Policy Management market share, size and forecast report.
Facebook Barges into Google Turf with Home
April 5, 2013 9:38 am | by PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsFacebook Home, the new application that takes over the front screen of a smartphone, is a bit of a corporate home invasion. Facebook is essentially moving into Google's turf, taking advantage of software the search giant and competitor created.
Facebook Tweaks Android Phones to Build New 'Home'
April 5, 2013 9:37 am | by BARBARA ORTUTAY, MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writers | News | CommentsWith its new "Home" on Android gadgets, Facebook is trying to prove that a company doesn't have to make a smartphone or operating system to define how people interact with mobile technology. The audacious move will provide further insights into how pervasive Facebook has become, testing whether people want to be greeted with content from the social network every time they look at their phones.
PC, Tablet, Phone Shipments to hit 2.4B in 2013
April 5, 2013 9:36 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsGartner expects desktop and notebook PC shipments to continue to decline as people move toward more portable devices like tablets and "ultramobile" electronics that fall somewhere between a laptop and a tablet, such as the MacBook Air. The research firm says that tablet shipments will likely reach 197 million...
Engineering Newswire 32: iWorm Straps to Your Back
April 4, 2013 11:31 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsThis week on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by Interpower, the premier supplier of power system components for worldwide markets, we’re building an internal suspension system for your brain, designing an endoscope as thin as a hair, and using a worm to go hands-free.
Quantum Tricks Drive Magnetic Switching into the Fast Lane
April 4, 2013 10:22 am | by Ames Laboratory | News | CommentsResearchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University, and the University of Crete in Greece have found a new way to switch magnetism that is at least 1,000 times faster than currently used in magnetic memory technologies. Magnetic switching is used to encode information in hard drives ...
Analyst: 60" Apple iTV to Launch this Year
April 4, 2013 9:37 am | by PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsIt's no secret that Apple wants to get into the living room by making its own TV set, and there have been plenty of rumors and reports about how and when it's going to happen. Now, an analyst says he's learned that the set will go on sale late this year, for $1,500 to $2,500.
Review: Google Laptop Impressive, but Not for All
April 4, 2013 9:36 am | by ANICK JESDANUN, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsGoogle's first high-end laptop, the Chromebook Pixel, is an impressive machine. It feels light and comfortable in my hands and on my lap. Its high-resolution display makes photos look sharp and video come to life. From a hardware standpoint, it's everything I'd want a laptop to be.
Eyes on Facebook Mobile Event as Company Evolves
April 4, 2013 9:33 am | by BARBARA ORTUTAY, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsAdvertisers are not far behind. Though mobile ads have been a big concern for Facebook's investors since before the company's initial public offering last May, some of that worry has subsided as Facebook began muscling its way into the market.
Stanford’s Visions for the Future of Driving
April 3, 2013 9:47 am | by Bjorn Carey | Stanford Report | News | CommentsThese were a few of the concepts presented by 65 groups of students at the first Big Idea Festival for Automotive Interfaces, an event that showcased technologies dreamed up by the 140 students in communication Professor Clifford Nass' course Computers and Interfaces.
Goldman Takes Apple Stock off 'Preferred' List
April 3, 2013 9:43 am | by PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsGoldman analyst Bill Shope said the iPhone 5, introduced last fall, hasn't sold as well as he expected. He said the company now needs some real hits among the products it rolls out during the second half of the year in order to boost the stock price.
Verizon Denies Talk of Bid with AT&T for Vodafone
April 3, 2013 9:25 am | by PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsVerizon Communications Inc. has denied a report that it's looking to partner with AT&T Inc. to buy Vodafone Group PLC, the British cellphone company that owns 45 percent of Verizon's wireless business. Verizon owns the 55 percent of Verizon Wireless that Vodafone doesn't own and has been openly interested...
Report: Apple to Release Updated Phone this Summer
April 3, 2013 9:22 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsThe report is in line with the expectations of company watchers and Wall Street analysts. The iPhone 5 costs around $600, and while Apple maintains older iPhones in production, even those aren't cheap enough to compete effectively against low-end smartphones running Google Inc.'s Android software.
Samsung Galaxy S4 has Form over Function Issues
April 2, 2013 3:20 pm | by SRV Network | News | CommentsSamsung recently held the launch for its newest smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S4, which will be released nationwide in the coming months. With a host of actors and an elaborate show depicting the new features, many are still signaling the initial media launch as a flop.
SecurityCoverage Launches the Ultimate Mobile Accessory
April 2, 2013 2:10 pm | by SecurityCoverage | News | CommentsResponding to consumer demand for device security and data protection, SecurityCoverage has introduced a series of new products that bundles apps and support to create the Ultimate Mobile Accessory.The new products feature apps that secure user smartphones and tablets, protect critical user data, backup contacts and files...
The Evolution of M2M: The Other Mobile Marketplace
April 2, 2013 1:54 pm | by Jennifer Kent, Research Analyst, Parks Associates | Articles | CommentsAmidst the much-discussed love affair between consumers and their mobile devices, another relationship is blooming in the mobile sector. Device manufacturers from nearly every vertical industry are increasingly offering devices and products equipped with mobile connectivity, transforming “dumb” devices into “smart” ones.
Apple Apologizes in China after Service Criticism
April 2, 2013 9:04 am | by CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press | News | CommentsA statement Apple posted in Chinese on its website Monday said the complaints had prompted "deep reflection" and persuaded the company of the need to revamp its repair policies, boost communication with Chinese consumers and strengthen oversight of authorized resellers.
