Monthly Archives: July 2010
Semiconductor Market to Normalize, IDC Says
The marked fluctuation in the semiconductor market that started as the worldwide recession hit the industry in late 2008 and into 2009 will begin...
NASA’s Main Shuttle Contractor to Cut 15% of Workforce
As NASA's final two space shuttle launches loom on the not-too-distant horizon, the fears of many of those who work in the shuttle industry...
Android, iPhone Security: 10 Ways to Avoid Personal Data Theft
There is a growing debate among security experts about whether or not the future of data security will reside in the mobile marketplace. Some...
YouTube Mobile Site Is Updated for Speed
YouTube is offering an updated version of its mobile site, with an eye toward giving users a more streamlined and faster interface for watching...
Samsung Displaces Apple, Sony in Mobile PC Rankings
Samsung jumped over both Apple and Sony in the worldwide mobile PC vendor rankings in the first quarter, thanks to netbook sales and the...
Motorola Droid X vs. iPhone 4: 10 Ways to Keep the Heat on Apple
With Apple acknowledging recently that the software fix that addresses how iOS displays signal strength won't actually help iPhone 4 owners improve their signal,...
Google License Under Chinese Government Review
Google's application to renew its Internet Content Provider License in China is being reviewed by government officials, who told news agencies there was no...
E-Readers Not as Comfortable as Paper Books, Survey Finds
Research firm the Nielsen Norman Group has added a twist to the successful, if brief, history of electronic reading devices such as Amazon's Kindle...
Facebook Privacy Blasted by German Data Protection Official
A German data protection official has started legal proceedings against Facebook due to privacy concerns. Johannes Caspar, head of the Hamburg office for data...
Strong Android Smartphone Sales Boost HTC Revenue 58%
Strong Android sales have enabled smartphone manufacturer HTC to log another successful quarter, solidifying its standing as a major contender in the mobile device...