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Motorola units slap Aruba with WLAN patent suit

Symbol Technologies and Wireless Valley Communications divisions of Motorola seek injunction and monetary damages from Aruba for alleged patent infringement

HP refreshes its printer strategy

In an effort to slow drastic drops in printer sales, HP is rolling out both printers and expanded support and application software for enterprise and consumer use

Facebook cracks down on developer spam

The popular social networking site has allowed developers to create apps for use in profiles but is now tightening rules on how those apps are deployed

Yahoo wants China torture case dismissed

Claiming that the case is a matter for the Chinese government to decide, Yahoo has petitioned a California court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by jailed Chinese dissidents

iPhone unlocker trades phone for ‘sweet’ car

George Hotz, who successfully hacked an iPhone, traded the unlocked handheld to the founder of CertiCell for a Nissan 350Z

Symantec CEO: Microsoft security ware pricing ‘monopolistic’

CEO John Thompson says Microsoft is causing security price pressure for its Windows Live OneCare, which undercuts Symantec's own security offerings

What Acer really gets with Gateway

Senator wants Sun’s federal contract cancelled

Iowa Republican Chick Grassley alleges that Sun overcharged government agencies

IFA: Battle over high-def formats comes to Berlin

Blu-ray duels with HD DVD at consumer electronics show

iPhone outmatched by several devices in its class

SAP doubles customers in India

Company also inks SOA services pact with outsourcer Wipro

Traders punish Acer for Gateway purchase

Some say Acer paid too much and liken the deal to BenQ's acquisition of Siemens

Japan military homes, destroyer raided over data leak

Leak relates to missile defense system

Deja vu: Sony uses rootkits, charges F-Secure

The Finnish security company has found that Sony Microvault USM-F flash drives install files in a hidden folder that hackers can access

Acer will target consumers with new Gateway brand

A boon for consumers, perhaps, but Acer will not challenge HP or Dell for corporate enterprise deals

Microsoft offers free software to Louisiana SMBs

As part of its ongoing Katrina relief effort, Microsoft will offer one year of Windows or Office software for free to qualified SMBs that buy a three-year Open Value License

As Sugar 5.0 debuts, SugarCRM looks to developer version

In addition to traditional customer relationship management functionality, developer-targeted edition would include financial and human resources management modules

Unlocking the iPhone could invite DMCA suit

Intellectual property lawyers split over consequences for users who unlock their iPhones, but agree that trying to sell those secrets likely to lead to legal troubles

WGA meltdown makes ‘pirates’ of Vista, XP owners

A server error caused many users of Vista or Windows XP to have their legitimate OSes deemed pirated, resulting in Vista features being stripped and many enraged customers

Free music site attracts wrath of industry

Deezer.com, based in France, offers free streaming music from many major artists, which has raised the ire of several top labels

Borland ALM survey finds heterogeneity

Most customers are using tools from multiple platforms, and open source apps and agile methodology are also prominent

Hack my iPhone, please

Pano Logic virtual desktops run without software

Device connects to Windows XP on a remote server

Intel’s vPro chips in more security for businesses

Intel's latest vPro microprocessors provide expanded security capabilities with hooks for third-party PC defense and management tools

Intel adds desktop NAC to latest chips

Intel's new vPro Core 2 Duo chips will provide integration with NAC tools, though some analysts say it will be some time before NAC use is widespread

German gov’t PCs hacked, China offers to investigate

Trojan horse programs found in several German ministries

Sweeten that old box into a honeypot

Gateway brand to expand after Acer purchase

Acer to begin using multiple brands around the world

Lenovo’s plan for Packard Bell hit by Acer-Gateway deal

Acer just might end up owning both Gateway and Packard Bell

Acer to acquire Gateway for $710 million

Deal puts Acer in third spot in PC market, blocks Lenovo's intention of scooping up Packard Bell

Intel improves PC security with vPro upgrade

Latest bundle can automatically send patches to corporate desktops

TSMC to invest in chip maker

Company to increase stake in Vanguard International Semiconductor by 11 percent

New Yahoo Mail exits beta

Company claims users will experience performance, speed improvements

Legal worries delay release of iPhone unlocking software

Uniquephones founder receives an ominous phone call discouraging him against proceeding with today's expected software release

Google’s Blogger fixes bug, adds video uploading

After fixing the technical problems that had plagued its Blogger publishing and hosting service this week, Google added new video upload functionality

Java Kernel plan proceeds

Technology providing a subset of the Java runtime and allowing you to download further pieces as needed is likely to appear next year

Labor unions join patent reform fight

Patent reform opponents hope the union involvement will stall legislation

The Monster.com mess

How did so many job searchers victim to identity thieves? Here’s what happened and what it all means

iPhone unlockers lining up

Several hackers claim to have unlocked the iPhone, allowing owners to use the handheld outside the U.S. or on networks besides AT&T

Palm insists Foleo will ship on time

The company denies industry reports that the 'smartphone companion' Foleo will be delayed until October, insisting it will ship by the end of the third quarter

Update: Press watchdog blasts China’s blogging policy

Reporters Without Borders criticizes the Chinese government for its move to end anonymous blogging

Following Jobs, now there’s a fake Larry Ellison

Matsushita to cover direct costs of Nokia’s battery recall

Costs of the battery recall affecting 46 million Nokia mobile phones could be as high as $172 million

Microsoft revises anti-Linux campaign with new site

Microsoft replaces its controversial 'Get the Facts' Web site with a site explaining how Windows Server compares to Linux and other competitive OSes

Opinion: Is the future of cell phones ‘voice-based’?

Why not make the earpiece a complete cell phone? I want my iPhone Shuffle!

Open XML stumbles in India

Committee in India rejects Microsoft's Office Open XML file format as a standard because it is not fully compatible with ODF

EU hopes to push mobile TV with the help of satellites

European mobile operators are looking for economic ways of launching broadcast mobile TV services directly to handsets

Satellite messaging devices hits the Spot

Spot messaging device uses satellites to send rescue alerts to emergency responders; Iogear's Digital Scribe transcribes notes as digital text on a computer

Via announces 1-watt Eden ULV processor for mobile devices

Via's 500MHz Eden ULV processor is capable of running Windows or Linux but is intended for embedded applications

YouTube vows to protect video makers in InVideo ads

Google promises to give content makers control over advertisements overlaid on video clips they post on YouTube