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Archive for May 22nd, 2009

Paris loses her BlackBerry in Cannes hotel

Not caught on video this time The cream of Hollywood is living in fear of crank phonecalls and other virtual assaults after Paris Hilton lost her BlackBerry while cavorting at the Cannes film festival in the early hours of this morning.… Full published article at: Read More »

Microsoft set to reveal Windows 7 pricing mid-June

A midsummer night's price list Microsoft is expected to cough up Windows 7 price details next month.… Full published article at: Read More »

Obama plans more open government

The US government is inviting US citizens to contribute on how it should implement its plans for more open policy making. Full published article at: Read More »

32GB iPhone confirmed by T-Mobile?

Mysterious 'Coming Soon' website post A 32GB iPhone category was recently added to a T-Mobile website – further fuelling speculation that an updated model is inbound.… Full published article at: Read More »

Google boosts Chrome’s speed for second release

Google unveils Chrome 2, claiming faster speeds and more stability for its browser. Full published article at: Read More »

Apple leaves ‘critical’ Java flaw unfixed for six months

Apple’s recent security update for Mac OS X didn’t fix a vulnerability that left browsers using Java open to attackers. Full published article at: Read More »

Wintek pegged as panel supplier for rumored Apple tablet

We've always heard that most things come in packs of three, so just as soon as some other dodgy source affirms that Hulk Hogan will actually be replacing Steve Jobs in August, we'll be set. Shortly after seeing a 32GB iPhone placeholder over at T-Mobile Austria, we're now staring at a comically brief report from Digitimes that pegs Wintek as the "panel module supplier for Apple's upcoming e-book form factor netbook product." If you'll recall, Wintek was already independently confirmed as said panel supplier for said product back in March, but obviously Apple has remained...Read More »

UMID mbook M1 now shipping worldwide for $659

And here you were expecting this day to never, ever come. At long last, e-tailer Justek has begun to ship UMID's dainty mbook M1 to customers all over the globe, with pricing set at $659.42 for the Linux model and $765.78 for the Windows XP model (along with an 8GB microSD card). By this point, you already know whether or not you can live without one, so now's your chance to pull the trigger before Monday rolls around with a weekend full of regrets.[Via Pocketables]Read - mbook M1 (Linux)Read More »

Podcast: The business case for SOA

Computing, Friday 22 May 2009 at 11:01:00 Gartner analysts discuss the best way to approach service-oriented architecture Formulating a general business case for service-oriented architecture (SOA) can be very difficult and organisations must map the characteristics of SOA to specific business value in the context of particular projects. Gartner managing vice president Jeff Schulman and research director Anthony Bradley discuss how using an SOA business case can go a long way in setting proper expectations. The themes in this podcast will be explored further by Gartner analysts and SOA users at the Gartner SOA & Application...Read More »

British Airways to launch on-board web access

Angelica Mari, Computing, Friday 22 May 2009 at 10:52:00 The airline will offer internet service on its new London to New York route British Airways will launch later this year an on-board internet service for business class passengers travelling from London to New York. Customers will be able to send texts, emails and access the internet in-flight. BA claimed this is the first time such technology will be offered on transatlantic flights. The service will launch alongside the carrier’s first longhaul flights from London City airport this autumn. The airline said voice calls may be allowed...Read More »

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