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.
Verizon Says Droid Fix Coming In A Few Weeks
This evening I received an email from Verizon Wireless. It contained some welcome news for owners of the Motorola Droid. You see, Google has pushed out new SDKs for Android 2.0.1 and Android 1.6. This means the folks over at Motorola and Verizon can dig their hands into the code to fix the Droid's camera issue. Oh, and I have some info on the Droid BOGO event happening this weekend.
Comcast-NBC Deal Highlights Net Neutrality Issue
What does it mean when the nation's largest Internet Service Provider, like Comcast, buys one of the biggest content creators in the world, like NBC? For one thing, it means the already contentious issue of Net Neutrality is about to get even more heated. Hopefully, it will galvanize the FCC to create and implement Net Neutrality rules that protect the interests of other companies doing business on the Internet.
IDC Predictions Fail To Surprise
Business advisory service IDC issued a series of predictions for 2010 on Thursday and managed to say nothing at all that's surprising.
BillShrink: Check TCO Before Buying Smartphones
The average selling price of smartphones may be dropping these days, but that doesn't mean that contract plan prices have dropped, too. BillShrink put together a list of devices and what their total cost of ownership is. Check it out.
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.
The wireless device streams high-definition video from a PC or Mac to a TV.
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