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Intel buying McAfee in push beyond PC chips
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 19, 2010
Intel Corp. is making the biggest acquisition in its history with the $7.68 billion takeover of computer-security software maker McAfee Inc., an expensive example of Intel’s commitment to serve an increasing array of Internet-connected devices.
The deal, announced Thursday before…
Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Coming Soon
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 16, 2010
Earlier this year Samsung unveiled plans for an Android-based Galaxy tablet PC to launch by the end of the year. New details are emerging now, and it appears that Samsung may launch the device in a few weeks at the…
For Android newbies: 10 questions, answered
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 14, 2010
Ben Patterson is a technology writer for Yahoo! News and he has put together a great article that will help folks who have just switched over to an Andriod phone or are seriously contemplating going the way of the Droid.…
Twitter hoping people will press its tweet button
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 12, 2010
Tweeting your favorite stories may be getting a little easier.
Twitter introduced Thursday a “tweet” button that websites can place alongside their content. The button serves as an invitation to Twitter’s legion of users to share what they’re reading without…
Android Big Winner as Smartphone Sales Increase 50 Percent
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 12, 2010
As worldwide smartphone sales grew by 50 percent during the second quarter, Android was the big winner, as it became the third largest operating system and sales passed 10 million units for the first time, according Gartner.
The Android camp…
Skype plans $100 million IPO
Posted by Steve Trotto in News on August 9, 2010
CNN Money is reporting that Skype, the Internet video phone service, is planning a $100 million initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing Monday.
The company said it would offer American depositary shares, and the company’s headquarters would remain…
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