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Will Google resurrect the smartbook?

(PhysOrg.com) -- The idea of a smartbook has been tantalizing, but first generation attempts have fallen prey to their own immaturity. Now, though, there is a chance that Google could resurrect the smartbook ...

Technology / Software

created Nov 03, 2010 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (8) | comments 5 | with audio podcast weblog

Apple to unleash Snow Leopard on August 28

Apple announced on Monday that its next-generation Snow Leopard operating system tailored for the California company's Macintosh computers will be unleashed on the market on Friday.

Technology / Software

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (13) | comments 4

Android Trademark Lawsuit Against Google & Open Handset Manufacturers: Who's Confused?

The rumors about a possible trademark lawsuit by Eric Specht owner of Android Data of Illinois presents a twisty-tie legal concept. As reported by The Android Guys and ZDNet's Dana Blankenhorn, Android Data ...

Technology / Business

created May 04, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 1 weblog

Google Hold'em Poker: Does Google Have An OS Up Their Sleeve?

(PhysOrg.com) -- Google card shark watchers have been placing side bets on the possibility that Google may be holding back some news on a new OS. The search giant has been the subject of rumors in Forbes, ...

Technology / Internet

created Dec 19, 2008 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (9) | comments 5 weblog

Time zone database has new home after lawsuit

The organization in charge of the Internet's address system is taking over a database widely used by computers and websites to keep track of time zones around the world.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 7

Review: Google all the time on the Chromebook

(AP) -- New laptops running Google's Chrome operating system offer a new approach in portable computing: Games, productivity tools and anything else you might need are handled by distant computers connected ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Google-powered laptops to go on sale June 15 (Update)

The first laptops running on a Google-designed software system will go on sale in the U.S. and six other countries next month.

Technology / Software

created May 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Mozilla unleashes sleek new Firefox Web browser

A fast, sleek new version of Firefox was released on Wednesday to vie Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) and Google Chrome in the fiercely competitive market for Web browsing software.

Technology / Software

created Mar 22, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 23

Review: Chrome OS gives a peek at computing future

What if nearly everything you usually keep on your computer - photos, documents, music and software - was stored online? Your machine would be speedier and perhaps less vital because you could simply use another ...

Technology / Software

created Dec 22, 2010 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (10) | comments 31

Google still polishing Chrome OS, postpones debut (Update)

(AP) -- It's taking longer than Google Inc. anticipated to deliver a new operating system designed to make computers run faster.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 07, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 8

Review: $550 Tablet Doesn't Make Windows Look Good

(AP) -- Apple brings out its iPad tablet computer in late March, but other companies are already preparing a new batch of tablets running Windows. Judging by a model that's already out, the $550 Archos 9, ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 10, 2010 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (11) | comments 13

Microsoft to patch 17-year-old bug

(PhysOrg.com) -- Microsoft's February security update will include a patch for a bug that dates back to Windows NT 3.1, which was released in July 1993. The vulnerability has been present but undetected in ...

Technology / Software

created Feb 08, 2010 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (8) | comments 4 | with audio podcast report

Google releases Chrome browser for Macintosh computers

Google on Tuesday released a version of its Chrome Web browser for Macintosh computers in a challenge to Safari software Apple offers users of its machines.

Technology / Software

created Dec 08, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Intel Launches Three New Quad-core Processors

(PhysOrg.com) -- Intel has launched three new quad-core processors utilizing Intel's new Nehalem architecture. These processors, formerly codenamed Lynnfield, are aimed at desktop computers, as well as the ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (13) | comments 2 weblog

Review: Mini monitor can be a useful desktop annex

(AP) -- When you're surfing the Web, editing photos, listening to MP3s and tweeting, it's easy to run out of real estate on your computer display. If only you had a little extra screen - like a digital kid ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 06, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 2