Java, BlackBerry get critical security fixes

From InfoWorld: Sun Microsystems and Research In Motion have issued critical bug fixes for security issues with their products.

The patches were issued separately on Tuesday, with Sun releasing version 6 Update 17 of its Java Runtime Environment and BlackBerry updating its...

HTC HD2 With Huge 4.3-inch Screen Shipping to Europe, Asia

From PC World: High Tech Computer (HTC) on Wednesday launched the HD2 smartphone, a thin, light handset with a big 4.3-inch touchscreen.

The device, which is only 11-millimeters thick, is already shipping to Europe and Asia and will be available to consumers around the middle of...

T-Mobile experiencing widespread outage

From CNET News.com: A massive outage left many T-Mobile USA customers across the country unable to make calls or get data on their cellular phones on Tuesday.

In a statement, T-Mobile said it is working to get its service back up and running.

"T-Mobile customers may be experiencing...

AMD’s Former Chief Executive Officer to Leave Globalfoundries

From X-bit Labs: Hector Ruiz, the former chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices and the chairman of the board of Globalfoundries, will take a leave of absence immediately and will officially retire from the company starting January 4th, 2010.

Mr. Ruiz will take a...

HP says Windows 7-compatible printer drivers are coming soon

From InfoWorld: Windows 7 users may find there are no drivers yet for their Hewlett-Packard printer, although the company said it expects to release some new compatible drivers soon.

HP is recommending that some of its newer products should be used with Windows 7, which was released...

Microsoft Price Cut Goes After Google Apps

From PC World: In a move aimed at heading off those who might "Go Google," Microsoft has cut the prices of its Exchange Online service by half and its Business Productivity Online Services suite by a third.

These drops, in the per-user, per-month list pricing, appear intended to...

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