Despite its focus on the Web -- a platform with proven appeal -- Chrome OS will also need compelling hardware to compete against Apple's anticipated tablet and Windows netbooks.
Ready To Launch? Lack Of Scalability A Killer
Yahoo Pipes is a way to mash up RSS feeds and Web pages into combined information, apply rules and filters, and publish it. When it launched Feb. 7, 2007, the Pipes API worked fine in principle. But as "Daniel" said from the audience at a San Francisco panel this week, Pipes wasn't ready to scale.
Verizon Calls iPhone A 'Digitally Clueless Beauty Queen'
With the court case safely behind them, Verizon Wireless continues to pull no punches in its anti-iPhone marketing campaign. The latest assault takes on the masculinity of the iPhone, and essentially says that it has none. Them's fightin' words, Verizon!
Big Mega Ultra Friday RIM Round-Up
Lots going on in the world of Research In Motion today. Some of the items you'll find in this post include a nifty sale going on at AT&T stores today as well as an upgrade to BlackBerry Apps World. More inside!
Data Assessment Service Targets E-discovery, Compliance
This week StoredIQ launched a new data assessment service, which is intended to help organizations get visibility into the unstructured information floating around the corporate network.
Acer bumps Dell from the number-two slot in units shipped, as Acer's shipments are increasing and Dell's falling, according to market researchers iSuppli.
The companies are courting SMBs with the PC and IT support bundle.
The single-chip cloud computer aims to dramatically boost performance and power efficiency in laptops, desktops, and servers.
The 22-inch display consumes half the power of previous models, and also significantly reduces radiated heat, weight, and packaging.
The new device dramatically increases read/write speeds compared to older models.
The Atom Developer Program SDK, in beta for Windows and Moblin, will allow developers to design and sell apps for Intel-based netbooks.
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