Computer Networks
HP Swipes at iPad as ‘Watered Down’ as Rivals Line Up
Competitors in the fast-moving tablet-computer category are lining up to take on Apple’s iPad. Hewlett-Packard is the latest to preview its upcoming slate product, and other companies like Lenovo, Sony, Dell and Acer are similarly positioning their products. The HP tablet runs Windows 7, and was first previewed by Microsoft at the Consumer Electronics Show... »
Google Testing Personalized Search for TV Programs
As Internet and television continue to converge, Google is actively testing a new television-programming search service with Dish Network, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The service reportedly runs on TV set-top boxes that host Google software and enable viewers to find shows on Dish and video on web sites like... »
Energizer USB Charger Software Contains Malware
Some Windows PC users may hope the Energizer bunny didn’t keep going and going. It turns out the Energizer DUO USB battery charger is a vehicle for attacks on PCs, according to the Department of Homeland Security’s Computer Emergency Readiness Team. US-CERT researchers said Friday that the software that installs with the Energizer charger contains... »
Panasonic and Best Buy Plan To Push 3-D TV Sets
In one of the funnier moments of Sunday’s Academy Awards, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin thought they spotted Avatar director James Cameron in the audience. The hosts whipped out 3-D glasses to scan the audience for the man whose top-grossing film has fueled more interest in 3-D viewing. Common Sight While the gag got some laughs,... »
IBM Endorses Patent Reform Legislation, Urges Adoption
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today endorsed the compromise on U.S. patent reform legislation announced by Senate leaders, saying that the first significant update to the nation’s patent laws in more than 50 years will bolster American competitiveness in the global economy and help stimulate innovation. “The leadership of Senators Leahy, Sessions and others has forged a... »
Verizon Reports Faster Speeds in 4G LTE Network Tests
Six months after launching trials of its new 4G Long Term Evolution network, Verizon Wireless has reported wireless data speeds faster than its own and competitors’ existing networks. The recorded speeds are also faster than any competitors’ promised 3G network speeds. Trials in Boston and Seattle show the LTE network is able to hold peak... »
ATEN Unveils 2-Port USB 2.0 DVI Cable KVM Switch with Windows 7 Support
The CS682 offers DVI functionality, a remote port selector and a rich bass experience for 2.1 surround systems »
First iPad Marketing Focuses on Multiple Functions
Apple ran its first iPad commercial during the Academy Awards on Sunday night. The 30-second advertisement shows the tablet computer sitting on an unidentified man’s lap as he whisks through the features and functions in veteran style. Apple’s latest computing innovation will hit store shelves on April 3, but the commercial offered a closer look... »
BNP PARIBAS OPEN “HIT FOR HAITI” EXHIBITION TO BE PRESENTED BY ORACLE
The BNP Paribas Open “Hit For Haiti” exhibition, on the evening of Friday, March 12, will be presented by Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL), and has added a second match to the evening’s event that will feature four legendary female players, it was announced today by Steve Simon, tournament director. Oracle will lead a comprehensive fundraising effort... »
Apple’s Suit Would Block HTC’s HD2 Windows 7 Phone
Apple is attempting to put the brakes on potential for one of the first Windows Phone 7 Series smartphones. Apple’s suit against HTC would block the company from releasing its HD2 mobile phone equipped with Microsoft’s new mobile operating system in the U.S. Apple’s complaint before the U.S. International Trade Commission would stop the Taiwan-based... »

