Microsoft Looking For Testers to Try Updated Xbox 360 Disc Format

From X-bit Labs: Microsoft Corp. reportedly plans to implement a new "disc format" for Xbox 360 game console along with the next release of the system update for the system. At present the details are scarce, but since the software giant is looking for "multiple thousands of...

HP to Partners: Demand Itanium-Supporting Software from Oracle

From X-bit Labs: A high-ranking executive from Hewlett Packard advised the company's channel partners to demand Oracle to continue supporting Intel Corp.'s Itanium-based mission-critical servers with new software. HP claims that Oracle may change its mind once it hears feedback from...

EnterpriseDB looks to poach Oracle customers after Itanium move

From InfoWorld: Oracle's announcement last week that it will stop developing software for Intel's Itanium processor has database startup EnterpriseDB looking to capitalize.

Hewlett-Packard's Integrity servers are based on Itanium chips and run its HP-UX OS. PostgreSQL, the open...

iPhone 5 Delay Rumors: Will Apple Hold Out Until After WWDC?

From PC World: Apple emphasized that this year's WWDC 2011 conference in June will be all about the future of iOS and Mac, giving tech pundits reason to believe we won't see a new iPhone 5 announced during the event. With the rumor mill in full swing, speculation suggests that the...

Firefox for Android reaches 'full' status

From CNET News.com: For Android devotees, Mozilla's issuance of Firefox for Android has been a long wait. Sure, the browser-maker added it to the Android Market in beta form months ago, and made the release candidate (RC) available last week.

However, today marks the first that the...

LG Prepares 4.3-Inch Optimus Big Powered by Android Gingerbread

From DailyTech: South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics (LGLD) has struggled in the smartphone market. While it picked the winning operating system (Android), it failed to deliver compelling products, even as competitors like Motorola, HTC, and Samsung came through with smash...

Intel Releases High-Capacity Lineup Solid-State Drives

From X-bit Labs: Intel Corp. announced its new family of solid-state drives (SSDs) that are based on 25nm NAND flash memory, up to 600GB capacities as well as build-in encryption capabilities. The new SSDs are aimed at various types of customers, including typical consumers seeking...

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