Mobile phones are steadily becoming the only phone in American households, according to a new study. The trend, however, signifies both positive and negative changes on the horizon. Read More...
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AT&T now has refurbished 16GB iPhones for $349
http://arstechnica.comCan't find a 16GB iPhone? Or the $499 for a new one? Now you can save 150 bucks on a refurbished one from AT&T.Read More...
Read more »Fair Outcomes: using game theory for honest feedback on eBay
http://arstechnica.comWith eBay having curtailed the ability of its users to leave on buyers, a third party has stepped in offering a solution that's part finance, part reputation, and all game theory.Read More...
Read more »Philadelphia's municipal WiFi network to go dark
http://arstechnica.comPhiladelphia has failed to come up with a way to take over its municipal WiFi network from EarthLink, so the company plans to begin shutting the network down next month. The move serves as another nail in the coffin for municipal WiFi.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 »Eye-Fi adds two new SD cards, including one with geotags
http://arstechnica.comWireless SD card purveyor Eye-Fi has added two new models to its line: the Eye-Fi Home with WiFi upload capabilities only, and the Eye-Fi Explore, which will geotag your photos using the Skyhook location service.Read More...
Read more »HP buys EDS, becomes instant service powerhouse
http://arstechnica.comTechnology services giant Electronic Data Systems has signed a deal to crawl under Hewlett-Packard's even larger umbrella. Say hello to the new HP, cast in the image of the old IBM.Read More...
Read more »The phattest loot: MMO experience could win you that new job
http://arstechnica.comThink the hours spent in an MMO were in vain? Not so, as that crucial leadership experience just might win you your next job.Read More...
Read more »Bold new BlackBerry 9000 to take on expected 3G iPhone
http://arstechnica.comRIM introduced the BlackBerry Bold this morning, the company's latest and greatest smartphone that bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone. It has a handful of new features that the iPhone doesn't have, although the two could be neck and neck again once the Bold finally becomes commercially available.Read More...
Read more »Circuit City opens books, sets stage for Blockbuster buyout
http://arstechnica.comWith a promise of financial backing, Blockbuster convinces Circuit City to share its operational secrets. It looks like the deal is coming, for better or for worse.Read More...
Read more »Office 2007 SP1 to hit Automatic Update on June 16
http://arstechnica.comMicrosoft has given its usual 30 days advance notice before the release of a Microsoft Office service pack via Automatic Updates. The service pack will be coming through Microsoft Update for Windows XP and Windows Vista.Read More...
Read more »Nokia aiming to reinvent itself as an "Internet company"
http://arstechnica.comIt's not good enough to be the clear leader in a mature market sector like cell phones. To stay youthfully vibrant, Nokia is embracing a new set of competitors and is repackaging itself as an "Internet company."Read More...
Read more »Vonage tries to turn double-play by bundling Covad DSL
http://arstechnica.comPatent disputes behind it, Vonage is trying to secure its future by making itself less reliant on the phone companies the provide broadband to many of its clients. Tired of broadband companies trying to steal its lunch money, Vonage is teaming up with Covad to offer a double-play of DSL and VoIP service.Read More...
Read more »"Save as DAISY XML" Word plug-in gives blind users new hope
http://arstechnica.comMicrosoft has released a plug-in for Microsoft Word 2007, Word 2003, and Word XP, that allows Open XML documents to be saved in the DAISY XML format. The release is a major milestone for people who have trouble reading print text.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 »Microsoft is probing Facebook's merger interest
http://arstechnica.comAmong the many choices on Microsoft's table after the Yahoo deal fell apart, you have to admit that a wholesale buyout of social networking phenom Facebook would make some of the biggest waves. But that deal doesn't look likely, either.Read More...
Read more »Apple and Orange in talks about multi-country iPhone rollout
http://arstechnica.comOrange/France Telecom is in negotiation with Apple for iPhone rights in additional countries as questions about Apple's new iPhone business model mount.Read More...
Read more »Mac BU is on the road to talk up Mac Office 2008 to IT pros
http://arstechnica.comIf you're an IT professional responsible for deploying Mac Office and you're itching to give the Mac BU a piece of your mind, the Office 2008 for Mac District Launch Tour is for you. Dates are still open for VA, CA, IL, and WA.Read More...
Read more »It's official: Sprint, ClearWire merging WiMAX operations
http://arstechnica.comIt has been a long road with many a winding turn, but Sprint and ClearWire have announced a deal on a WiMax joint venture, one that includes significant investment from Google, Intel, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House. The deal comes not a moment too soon for both the wireless broadband tech and its many backers.Read More...
Read more »Sprint-ClearWire WiMax venture sees daylight
http://arstechnica.comIt has been a long road with many a winding turn, but Sprint and ClearWire are about to close the deal on a WiMax joint venture. The deal comes not a moment too soon for both the wireless broadband tech and its many backers.Read More...
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