Microsoft Shows Off Windows 7 Packaging in More Detail

From DailyTech: Microsoft's Windows 7 is the mostly highly anticipated software release of the year. Built on the solid underlying guts of Windows Vista, Windows 7 provides the graphical flash and trim performance that Vista somewhat lacked. The new OS has already seen millions of...

Google Voice takes a step toward launch

From CNET News.com: Google hasn't yet launched Google Voice publicly, but it did take a step in that direction on Thursday by starting to extend invitations to those who signed up on a waiting list for the Net-augmented telephone service.

Google Voice, based on technology from a...

Globalfoundries Appoints New Execs to Build Fab 2

From X-bit Labs: Globalfoundries, a joint venture between Advanced Micro Devices and Advanced Technology Investment Company, said on Thursday that it had appointed new execs to ensure that a new foundry would be built on time in the U.S.

Globalfoundries on Wednesday appointment of...

Windows installs updates without permission, researchers say

From InfoWorld: Windows is installing "surprise updates" against the wishes of some users, who have expressly set up the operating system not to deploy patches without permission, researchers charge.

Numerous readers of the popular Windows Secrets newsletter have reported that they...

IPhone 3GS in Japan: Less of a Crowd, More of a Party

From PC World: As the sun set in Tokyo on Thursday evening and the clock counted down toward the launch of the iPhone 3GS on Friday morning, the number of people waiting in front of Softbank Mobile's flagship store in the Omotesando district grew to around 100 and comradery and a...

Microsoft sets Windows 7 pricing, upgrade programs

From CNET News.com: Microsoft on Wednesday announced retail pricing for Windows 7 that was at or below comparable Windows Vista prices, while also offering a chance for people to preorder the software at a substantial discount.

From Friday through July 11, consumers in the U.S. will...

Apple Makes Over $400 Profit per 16 GB IPhone, $500 per 32 GB Model

From DailyTech: Apple has reportedly the world's strongest brand image, and yet manages to maintain some of the industry's largest profit margins, a rare achievement. Now that the iPhone bill of materials (BOM) for the iPhone 3G S has been divined thanks to an iSuppli tear down, it...

Microsoft Reveals End Date For Win7RC Downloads

From Tom's Hardware: Microsoft’s Stephen L. Rose penned a blog post earlier this week and reminded folks still using the Windows 7 Beta release that their days were numbered when it comes to downloading the RC.

Starting next Wednesday, July 1, the Beta will start to reboot every...

HTC Officially Unveils Hero Android Phone

From DailyTech: HTC held a launch event in Europe today that saw the firm unveil the not-so-closely kept secret handset called the HTC Hero. The Hero is an Android-powered smartphone with a deeply customized user interface. The phone should give Android fans something to be excited...

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