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Rumors rumble about unlocked 3G iPhones headed to Australia
http://arstechnica.comThe iPhone might finally be coming to Australia's shores—with a radically different distribution model than currently employed. And allegedly 3G, too!Read More...
Read more »Anonymous confirmation for Aussie iPhone; 3G frequencies
http://arstechnica.comRumor: Australian cell network Optus will be one of several to carry the iPhone plus speculation about 3G iPhone frequency band compatibility.Read More...
Read more »Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization to come in 2009
http://arstechnica.comMicrosoft has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kidaro. Its technology will be incorporated within the first half of 2009.Read More...
Read more »Taliban wants cell phone networks shut down at night
http://arstechnica.comThe Taliban may no longer rule Afghanistan, but it still wants a say in the country's technology policy. The group has now issued an ultimatum to Afghanistan's four mobile phone operators, saying that if they don't shut down operations at night, their towers and offices will be under attack. Ironically, the group confirmed the threat to the media via cell phone.Read More...
Read more »SQL Server 2005 SP3 to be released after SQL Server 2008
http://arstechnica.comMicrosoft SQL Server 2008 is slated for the third quarter of 2008 and SQL Server 2005 SP3 should be released before 2009.Read More...
Read more »Windows Small/Essential Business Server previewed and priced
http://arstechnica.comMicrosoft has announced two different price options for the two Windows Essential Server Solutions. As well, it is now possible to sign up for the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 beta.Read More...
Read more »New Mega-D menace muscles Storm Worm aside
http://arstechnica.comThe Storm Worm has diminished into an irritating squall, but that hasn't stopped the next contender. The Mega-D botnet has been growing under the radar for the past four months and now accounts for over 30 percent of the spam traffic online.Read More...
Read more »Apple and AT&T drop online sales, iTunes activation
http://arstechnica.comFollowing today's announce of the iPhone 3G, AT&T revealed the devices will no longer be available for online ordering. Even worse, the new iPhones will have to be activated in-store, since AT&T and Apple are getting rid of the iTunes activation process.Read More...
Read more »The more, the merrier? Study endorses some multidisplay rigs
http://arstechnica.comA study of office productivity tasks indicates that adding screen real estate increases task performance to a point, but there are diminishing returns, and differences based on how the extra pixels are provided.Read More...
Read more »ISM to include service packs, SQL Server 2005 SP3 first up
http://arstechnica.comMicrosoft plans to have its Incremental Servicing Model encompass service packs. SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 will be the first, but the new pack will still be available as a standalone download.Read More...
Read more »Microsoft's 216MP camera behind Virtual Earth 3D models
http://arstechnica.comHave you ever wondered how Microsoft manages to put together those 3D models on Virtual Earth? It turns out that all it takes is a 216 Mega-Pixel camera, courtesy of Microsoft itself.Read More...
Read more »Web site hints at iPhone 1.1.4 firmware
http://arstechnica.comOne iPhone developer has discontinued work on applications for the 1.1.3 firmware, and has mentioned 1.1.4 on its site. Some believe this means that 1.1.4 is coming at the same time as the iPhone SDK.Read More...
Read more »Microsoft updates its Windows roadmap: XP, Vista, and 7
http://arstechnica.comBill Veghte, Microsoft's senior vice president of Online Services & Windows Business Group, has taken the time to talk a little about Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Ars takes the time to summarize the key facts Veghte mentions.Read More...
Read more »How-To: Make the best of Time Machine and AirPort backups
http://arstechnica.comArs spent some time with Time Machine, including its new wireless abilities. We have some tips, gotchas, and utilities that can help you get the most out of Leopard's built-in safety net.Read More...
Read more »Microsoft denies antipiracy features coming to the Zune
http://arstechnica.comThe same day that news of a possible antipiracy feature for the Zune surfaced, Microsoft has outright denied the report. Users who download content illegally to play on their Zunes can rest easy, for now.Read More...
Read more »Rumor confirmed: Joy Division Zune in less than two weeks
http://arstechnica.comThe limited edition Joy Division Zune that was rumored over a month ago has been revealed today by Microsoft. It will be arriving in stores on June 17, 2008.Read More...
Read more »AirPort Express with 802.11n update leaked
http://arstechnica.comThe Swiss Apple Store prematurely announces the new AirPort Express on its product page.Read More...
Read more »Windows XP SP3 now set for April 29 debut
http://arstechnica.comMicrosoft will reportedly release the final build of Windows XP SP3 on April 29, 2008 and will push the service pack through Automatic Updates on June 10, 2008.Read More...
Read more »Big Brother is watching: companies snoop e-mail to combat leaks
http://arstechnica.comA survey conducted by Forrester Research indicates that a large number of businesses fear e-mail leaks and responding by instituting systematic snooping.Read More...
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