EC is Optimistic on Sun/Oracle Deal Approval

From DailyTech: Sun Microsystems and Oracle entered into an agreement where former would be purchased by latter. The deal is not yet complete and while it was approved by the U.S. in August, the purchase was met with objections when it hit the European Commission for approval.

The...

Upcoming Google GPhone Details Leaked

From DailyTech: When Google announced that it was getting into the phone business, many expected that it was going to release the long rumored "GPhone", a high-tech smart phone akin to the iPhone. The company surprised everyone when it instead released a smart phone operating system...

APH Networks Reviews: G.SKILL F3-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 2x4GB

It's actually a lot of fun to own a Lenovo Thinkpad. Besides the impeccable build quality, unsurpassed reliability, a keyboard feel that's not repeated in any other brands, and not to mention its incredible battery life -- there's always those questions from friends and strangers...

Bug keeps some Office users from their files

From CNET News.com: Some users of an older version of Microsoft Office may find that their protected documents are now not only protected, but completely inaccessible.

Microsoft warned on Friday that a glitch is causing users of Office 2003 to be unable to access files protected...

Intel to preview new chips on December 17

From CNET News.com: On December 17, Intel will preview new processors for laptops, among other chip technologies.

The preview is significant because it will be Intel's first chance to show off its ready-to-ship, commercially viable next-generation 32-nanometer technology. Almost all...

Intel Discontinues Solid-State Drives with 50nm Flash

From X-bit Labs: Intel Corp. has announced plans to discontinue its X25-M and X18-M solid-state drives (SSDs) that are based on multi-level cell flash produced using 50nm process technology. The process is rather natural given that the company already ships SSDs powered by 34nm flash...

Apple countersues Nokia over patents

From InfoWorld: Apple has filed a patent lawsuit accusing Nokia of infringing 13 Apple patents, in response to Nokia's patent lawsuit against Apple filed in October.

Apple didn't detail what patents it has accused Nokia of infringing. "Other companies must compete with us by...

AT&T All Over the Map in Addressing Challenges

From PC World: AT&T's assertion that customers consume too much data, and its threat to institute tiered pricing rather than providing unlimited data plans is just the latest folly in AT&T's chaotic struggle to address the myriad challenges facing it. The kitchen sink approach doesn...

TechCrunch files suit over CrunchPad

From CNET News.com: TechCrunch filed a lawsuit Thursday against Fusion Garage, the blog's onetime partner on the CrunchPad tablet device, TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington announced Friday.

Arrington wrote that the suit charges Fusion Garage with "Fraud and Deceit...

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