Apple iMac line gets $1,099 option

From CNET: Apple updated its iMac array of all-in-one computers on Wednesday with a low-end model priced at $1,099.

The new iMac features a 21.5-inch screen and a 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, along with 8GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive. This latest edition is available now, Apple...

Internet Explorer sneak peek: Focus on WebGL, WebDriver

From InfoWorld: Microsoft's Internet Explorer Developer Channel, revealed Monday, is providing developers a sneak peek at upcoming improvements planned for its browser, with the focus now on WebDriver and WebGL support.

Featuring a fully functioning browser, IE Developer Channel is available for...

Apple settles e-book antitrust dispute with U.S. states, consumer group

From PC World: Apple has reached an out-of-court settlement in the ebooks price-fixing lawsuit with U.S. states and a consumer group ahead of a trial for damages scheduled for July 14, according to records in a New York federal court.

The iPhone maker will, however, continue its appeal of a verdict...

With Galaxy Tab S, Samsung leaves its Notes in the margin

From CNET: A note connotes something small, a brief comment or a single expression of tone in a piece of music. But the arrival of Samsung's first Galaxy Note was anything but small, playing perfectly into the company's "next big thing" campaign.

It was easy to understand that the Galaxy Note was...

Quick Note: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to Feature 5.7 QHD Display

From DailyTech: We know that there’s a refresh of the Galaxy S5 coming to the market in the form of the Galaxy F. That device is likely to sport a QHD display (2560x1440) and more premium materials for the exterior shell.

We’re now hearing word that the follow-up to the Galaxy Note 3 will also...

Intel pushes JavaScript changes to support parallel processing

From InfoWorld: Looking to speed up JavaScript applications, Intel is leading efforts to enable SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) capabilities in the official specification underlying JavaScript, although it could be a while before their inclusion.

Intel's efforts to increase performance of...

Level 3 buying TW Telecom for $5.7 billion to upgrade metro coverage

From PC World: Level 3 Communication is buying TW Telecom for approximately US$5.7 billion [b] in an effort to boost its metropolitan footprint of fixed networks.

The two operators are highly complementary, according to Level 3. The combination of the two companies creates a stronger, more nimble...

SanDisk to buy flash maker Fusion-io for $1.1B

From CNET: SanDisk has signed a deal to acquire fellow flash memory maker Fusion-io, the companies said Monday.

The all-cash deal values Fusion-io at $11.25 a share, or $1.1 billion, which represents a 21 percent premium over Fusion-io's Friday closing price. Fusion-io shares are up nearly 25...

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