HP claims edge over Cisco with next-gen switches

From InfoWorld: Taking clear aim at networking giant Cisco, HP today claimed that its new line of E-Series zl modules aren't just the first devices on the market based on the IEEE's new Energy Efficient Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3az). The company also boasted that the hardware runs...

Chrome Web Apps Scream for Tablets, HTPCs

From PC World: For the better part of this afternoon, I've been gorging on apps from the Chrome Web Store, which went live Tuesday. Yes, I'm easily lured by the prospect of hoarding bubbly little icons that appear on my web browser's home screen.

And yet, I have very little interest...

Skype Releases Client for Nokia's N8

From PC World: Skype released an updated version of its Symbian client, which adds support for Nokia's N8, C7 and the E5, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday.

The client comes with better voice quality, thanks to the addition of Skype's SILK audio codec, the software that...

WikiLeaks supporters attack MasterCard site

From CNET News.com: Activists fighting on behalf of WikiLeaks brought down MasterCard's Web site today, according to the BBC and other sources.
The hacking group Anonymous is taking responsibility for a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the credit company's site in...

Peel universal iPhone remote puts discovery first

From CNET News.com: A handful of companies, including ThinkFlood, L5, and New Potato, offers adapters and app to help you transform your iPhone or iPod Touch into an adaptable, touch screen universal remote. None of them have taken off, and honestly, I'm a little surprised. With full...

On eve of Chrome store launch, Mozilla touts own Web app plans

From InfoWorld: Hoping to steal a little thunder from rival browser maker Google, Mozilla late Monday said its cross-browser Web app store would launch early next year.

Google is expected to announce the launch of its Chrome Web Store, a Web app marketplace aimed at users of its...

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