Dell Looking Forward PCs with Google Chrome Operating System

From X-bit Labs: Dell, one of the globe’s largest makers of personal computers, said it was looking forward installing Chrome operating system (OS) from Google, the largest search engine and ad broker in the world. Dell claims that Chrome OS will allow it to make PCs more affordable...

AT&T, Verizon join Wi-Fi roaming group

From InfoWorld: AT&T and Verizon Wireless, the two largest U.S. mobile operators, have joined an organization that ensures roaming among mobile operators' Wi-Fi networks.

The group, called the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), also announced on Monday that South Korean mobile...

Nintendo Chooses Japan's Pica 3D Engine Over AMD, Nvidia

From PC World: Nintendo's 3DS portable game console will uses a graphics processing engine designed by a Japanese company, which was selected over technology from graphics heavyweights like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, an analyst said.

Digital Media Professionals (DMP), of...

Adobe's Flash Player 10.1 Sent to Phone Makers

From PC World: Adobe Systems plans to release the final version of Flash Player 10.1 for smartphones on Tuesday, but very few people will be able to use it right away.

Flash Player 10.1 is designed to offer a consistent user experience across laptops, desktops, tablets, phones and...

Intel, FTC in talks to settle antitrust claims

From CNET News.com: Intel made the following statement Monday afternoon: "Lawyers for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Intel Corporation today filed a joint motion to suspend administrative trial proceedings while the parties consider potential settlement of the case originally...

Transcend releasing SDXC memory card line

From CNET News.com: Signifying the gradual spread of a new generation of memory card technology for cameras and videocameras, Transcend on Tuesday announced its first SDXC card, a 64GB Class 10 model.

The Secure Digital memory card family has a relatively long and prosperous...

Nook Wi-Fi Goes On Sale

From DailyTech: Barnes & Noble released the Nook Wi-Fi today, which is two days earlier than expected, for $149 USD. In addition to this featured release, the company slashed the price of the Nook 3G down to $199 -- a $60 cut.

Nook Wi-Fi allows users to play games, read eBooks for...

Microsoft Introduces Windows Live Messenger for iPhone

From PC World: Surprising as it may seem, Microsoft is pretty darn good at creating iPhone apps. It’s latest entrant, Windows Live Messenger, became available as a free download in the iTunes App Store on Monday.

Although the central premise of the app is to stay on top of your...

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