Microsoft: Cloud computing won't hurt us

From InfoWorld: Cloud computing is widely perceived as a threat to Microsoft, because the maker of Windows and Microsoft Office earns the lion's share of its money selling licenses for packaged software.

But Microsoft's new Server & Tools President, in his first public appearance...

Hulu Plus app launches for Android

From CNET News.com: Hulu Plus has made its long-awaited debut on Android.

Rolling out at Google's Android Market yesterday, the new Hulu Plus app allows Android users who subscribe to the $7.99-per-month service to stream their favorite TV shows and movies directly to their mobile...

Yahoo Approaches Hulu; Hulu Unsure About Selling

From DailyTech: Yahoo has met with Hulu regarding a "possible acquisition," but it is currently unclear if the online video streaming service is interested in selling at this point. On Tuesday, an unsolicited offer was rumored and eventually confirmed by anonymous sources close to...

Cadence Demos PCI Express 3.0 in Action

From X-bit Labs: Cadence Design Systems, a designer of semiconductors, showcases its integration-ready, proven PCI Express 3.0 solutions at the 2011 PCI-SIG developers conference. Cadence demonstrated design and verification IP that supports v1.0 of the PCI Express 3.0 specification...

Mozilla retires Firefox 4 from security support

From InfoWorld: Unnoticed in the Tuesday release of Firefox 5 was Mozilla's decision to retire Firefox 4, the browser it shipped just three months ago.

As part of Tuesday's Firefox 5 release, Mozilla spelled out vulnerabilities it had patched in that edition and in 2010's Firefox 3...

Elpida Develops Thin Memory Device for Tablets, Phones

From PC World: Elpida Memory and subsidiary Akita Elpida Memory said Wednesday that they have developed technology to mass-manufacture a four-layer DRAM package just 0.8 millimeters thick that can be used to pack more memory into thinner mobile phones and tablets.

The new package...

Nokia outsources Symbian development, support

From CNET News.com: Nokia has finalized an agreement that will see the handset maker outsource Symbian development to global consulting and outsourcing company Accenture.

The deal between the companies was first announced in April. Accenture will handle Symbian software development...

Source: Apple to Enter TV Display Business Late This Year

From DailyTech: If at first you don't succeed try, try again. That seems like what Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) motto is, if a former executive is to be believed.

The former Apple executive, speaking with us on condition of anonymity, told us that that the company's biggest upcoming product...

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