From InfoWorld: IBM announced that it is purchasing Ethernet switch maker Blade Networks. The move is the latest in IBM's 2010 buying frenzy, and continues the consolidation of the tech industry--pitting IBM, Cisco, HP, and Dell head to head in a variety of markets.

IBM used to be...

From DailyTech: Boy Genius Report has gotten their hands on a bevy of pictures of an upcoming Android-powered HTC world phone for Verizon, which was hinted at in Verizon's roadmap leaks last month.

The new device, model number ADR6325, sports a full QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.2, a 5...

From DailyTech: Advertising online is a huge business and the leader of the pack traditionally is Google with its massive and very popular advertising network. Google, however, isn’t the only major tech firm that runs online advertising networks. There are also competitive efforts...

From InfoWorld: Some developers of the OpenOffice.org desktop productivity suite announced a break from Oracle on Tuesday, introducing a new name for the project and establishing a new foundation to guide its future.

They will distribute a version of the open-source office...

From PC World: Amazon will launch its own Android app store, challenging Google's official app collection, according to TechCrunch. The site uncovered uncovered details about how the store will function, including developer royalties, DRM and a pricing structure. A source also hinted...

From CNET News.com: AOL has acquired video-syndication service 5min for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today.

According to AOL, it acquired 5min to bolster its "appeal to advertisers." The company also plans to use 5min to "enhance the distribution and monetization of AOL...

From CNET News.com: Hot on the heels of announcing that it will have a Kindle app for the upcoming Blackberry PlayBook tablet, Amazon today rolled out Kindle for the Web, which allows people to view and share book samples directly through their Web browsers. Amazon is also...

From DailyTech: A member of Chinese-language forum PC In Life ("gf6600") has leaked what appears to be Advanced Micro Devices' spec sheet for its mid-range members of its 6000 series. The leak was validated by site Chip Hell, which leaked a more complete version of the table.

The...

From DailyTech: Are you sick of carrying your smartphone around with you everywhere you go? Do you want to stay connected in the bathroom, without risking your smartphone's life? Do you wish you could see that incoming text message and check all your friends' status updates without...

From X-bit Labs: Research In Motion, a leading maker of business oriented mobile phones, has announced its BlackBerry PlayBook slate that is designed for web browsing, multitasking and high performance multimedia, while also providing advanced security features as well as out-of-the...