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30 September 2010
Video: BlackBerry PlayBook tablet launches

Plus: iPhone 4, and the Exoskeleton robot suit
29 September 2010
News: Personal robotics to top $19 billion in 2017

The personal robotics market will grow to more than $19 billion in 2017, driven in large part by sales of telepresence and security robots featuring high-quality cameras, microphones and processors that allow the robots to serve as interactive substitutes for human beings.
Video: PARC at 40: Inside Xerox research facility

Alumni and current researchers discuss their work
28 September 2010
Opinion: Google: friendly giant, benevolent despot?

When Google first found its way into the public consciousness it was as a quirky but effective service: a simple search tool that cocked a snook at the monolithic giants of the PC industry. Its ‘Don’t be evil’ slogan and unusual working practices made Google seem like a creative breath of fresh air, churning out innovative free products and enjoying positive PR that the likes of Microsoft and IBM would kill for.
News: Developers favour Google Android over Apple iOS

A majority of mobile application developers see Google's Android as the smart bet over the long run even as they vote for Apple's iOS in the short term, according to a survey published Monday.
News: Apple gets more press coverage than any other tech company

Technology journalists stumble over each other to praise Apple, while Microsoft goes neglected
News: EU losing the race to fund IT research

The European Union is currently losing the race to fund and foster research, but the game isn't over, says Europe's digital agenda commissioner.
News: Flickr.com unblocked in UAE

Yahoo!, owner of Flickr.com, today confirmed that U.A.E. authorities have agreed to unblock all of the photo-sharing web site except Flickr Groups.
News: HP completes $2.35 billion 3Par merger

HP has completed its $2.35 billion merger with 3Par, just weeks after thwarting rival Dell in a bidding war for the storage vendor
27 September 2010
Video: Rumours of RIM BlackBerry tablet

Plus: Facebook boss tops US rich list
Video: Oracle CEO Larry Ellison on cloud computing

Ellison gives thoughtful cloud computing speech at OpenWorld
News: Hitachi launches refreshed flagship storage array

Hitachi today announced a new version of its flagship storage array, the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, which will allow far greater granularity to the migration of data between storage tiers based on performance requirements.
News: Comcast hackers get 18 months in prison

Two hackers convicted of defacing Comcast's website two years ago were sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison.
25 September 2010
How-Tos: How to use IT to work together effectively and save money

IT departments are kept busy when it comes to providing systems, tools and procedures that turn the vague concept of collaboration into a real business benefit.
News: The 11 must-have IT skills for 2011

There's no doubt the recession had a negative effect of employment, across all industries, including IT. However, after months of staff cuts or hiring freezes, many companies are planning to start hiring again, and those that will be successful in grabbing the positions, will be IT employees with highly valued skills.
How-Tos: How to use budget cuts to get a leaner IT system

The economy may be slowly improving but budget cuts for many IT departments are here to stay for a little-while longer at least.
24 September 2010
News: YouTube copyright-infringment lawsuit dismissed

A lawuit that claimed YouTube broke European copyright laws has been dismissed by a Spanish court.
News: Mozilla 'Seabird' concept phone a glimpse of the future

The hottest concept mobile phone right now doesn't come from Apple, Google, Motorola or HTC. It was developed by a designer in his spare time as part of a Mozilla Labs project.
News: Infosys CEO: People trade privacy for tech benefits

People are willing to adjust their ideas about privacy if they can benefit from revealing more of their personal information, the CEO of Infosys Technologies said Thursday.
News: AMD lowers revenue forecast on weak laptop sales

Advanced Micro Devices has lowered its revenue forecast for the third quarter due to weak demand for laptops in Western Europe and North America, the company said Thursday.