Monthly Archives: July 2011
Microsoft, Apple, Others Obtain Nortel Patent Sale Approval
A consortium led by Microsoft and Apple further cemented their victory over Google in a high-stakes auction for Nortel's wireless technology patents, with judges...
Tablet Adoption
Tablet Adoption
When the Motorola Xoom launched earlier this year, some thought that the device could adequately compete against Apples iPad. So far, however, Apples...
Microsoft’s Ballmer Talks Windows 8, Skype, Windows Phone at WPC
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer opened this year's Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles with a rundown of his company's various operations, including its forays...
Oracle’s Java Lawsuit Against Google Android Could Suffer Delay
Will the judge in the Oracle versus Google patent lawsuit stay the case?According to a close observer of the suit, the presiding judge may...
Facebook Shuts Down Open-Xchange Social Network Migration Tool
Facebook has struck back at open-source email and collaboration systems provider Open-Xchange for developing a tool that enables users to copy their Facebook friends...
DHS Claims Foreign Suppliers Have Embedded Malware in U.S. Electronics
Imported software and consumer electronics are often shipped with purposely embedded malware, according to a Department of Homeland Security official's Congressional testimony.Electronics sold in...
Oracle Could Seek Licensing From Android Phone Makers
One of the most painful memes about the Oracle vs. Google Android patent lawsuit is that if Oracle wins it could demand licensing fees...
Microsoft Baidu Deal, Android Royalties Marked Week
Microsoft continued its Android march this week, with a report that the company plans on demanding $15 from Samsung for each Android smartphone produced...
Apple iPad Will Dominate Tablet Market Through 2012: Analyst
Apple's iPad franchise will continue to dominate the tablet market for some time to come, according to a new analyst report.In a July 7...
Google+ Will Target Businesses, Facebook Audience
Google may have found a way to challenge not only Facebook, but also LinkedIn: Its new Google+ social network will apparently evolve in a...