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Intel to launch new Centrino platform without HSDPA

Despite a partnership with Nokia that would have provided HSDPA modules to the next Centrino line, Intel has decided to exclusively use Wi-Fi

Yahoo gets code search

No Valentines between Open XML, OpenDocument

In an open letter, Microsoft alleges that IBM is deliberately obstructing Open XML from achieving ISO approval

Palm to hackers: Take Treo users’ data, please

Biometrics to ease CIOs’ cell phone concerns

As cell phones begin to carry more productivity apps — and more sensitive data — the need for security grows. AuthenTec is pushing biometrics as the solution

EBay to boost developer program

EBay will provide new SDKs, APIs, and more technical resources to third-party developers

IBM unveils servers for Linux consolidation

Big Blue also expands deal with Novell

3GSM: iPhone competitors not there yet

Reporter underwhelmed by latest from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, others

WiMax likely choice for ‘Net access in emerging markets

WiMax networks require fewer base stations, consume less energy than 3G

Mobile music downloads are too complex, execs say

Warner CEO says Apple's iPhone is a step in the right direction

Vendors form open-source business alliance

Open Solutions Alliance will push for adoption of open-source technology in the enterprise

New hack simplifies high-definition video copying

Cryptographic key can be used to circumvent copy restrictions on HD DVD, Blu-ray movies

Gartner: CIOs need to focus on business expertise

CIOs identified corporate environments that do not encourage innovation as their No. 1 roadblock

Gmail finally opens to all

Google drops the invitation-only restriction for its e-mail service

Clearwire to offer shares on Nasdaq

Clearwire to become one of just a few WiMax companies listed in U.S. stock market

Building Security…Not!

Video is now available of the HID access card spoofing device.

Major UK building society fined over lost laptop

Financial institution fined $1.9M for 'failing to manage its information security risks'

Vodafone reserves right to terminate India acquisition

Essar Group is said to be unhappy with terms of Vodafone's deal to acquire majority stake in Hutchison Essar

After Jobs criticism, Warner exec defends DRM

CEO counters Jobs' attack, saying the music industry believes in interoperability and will make it easy to achieve

Samsung, ZTE to develop 3G gear for the home

Companies to offer mobile base stations that can improve service quality for cellular subscribers

HTC smartphone offers two keyboards

New handset is based on Windows Mobile 6 and offers both a numeric keypad and slide-out QWERTY keyboard

Update: Microsoft fixes critical flaw in security products

Half of the 12 updates are listed as 'critical' as they plug major security holes in MS software, including Word, Office, and Explorer

IBM to double performance of its chips

Big Blue plans to speeds chips with DRAM memory in 2008

What’s your resume really worth?

Update: Korea’s AhnLab wins anti-virus contract from Banamex

South Korean vendor expands beyond Asia in security deal with major Mexican bank

Zune needs women (and men)

Microsoft has posted 34 job openings in its Zune division alone. Is the company going all in on their troubled player…or drawing dead?

IBM taps partners to bolster speech applications

Company looks to take the lead in voice applications, streamlining and accelerating the process of delivering voice to market

IBM unveils latest content management moves

Big Blue releases the first update to the FileNet software it acquired four months ago

Battling over SQL Server backup

IBM continues to simplify mainframe

Big Blue enhances security, virtualization, systems and data management within the System z software

Yahoo schmoozes operators, seeks deals

Company seeks to establish itself as a top player in the mobile search/advertising market by having its apps preinstalled on handhelds

Nokia operator deals push Symbian phones

Nokia to use Vodafone UI software to help speed up the delivery of new services to users

UK hacker extradition appeal hearing starts

Man accused of deleting, illegally accessing data on military computers fights extradition to U.S.

T-Mobile to offer consumer push e-mail and more

T-Mobile also is launching new 'community' services and pricing plans

More Cycle Scavenging

New capabilities drive mobile security demands

Security of mobile phones grows increasingly important as devices become more like mobile computers

T-Mobile CEO: VOIP will have no major impact

CEO says technical issues make mobile VOIP services difficult to implement and 'always on' connectivity is an issue

Oracle debuts first homegrown TimesTen release

Major upgrade emphasizes increased integration and caching with Oracle Database 10g

Taiwan to issue six licenses for wireless broadband

Announcement makes Taiwan one of the few places to begin the push to establish WiMax

Data protector Yosemite acquires FileKeeper

Acquisition positions Yosemite to compete against larger data backup and recovery companies

Cingular signs on for Qualcomm mobile TV

Qualcomm announces completion of a second trial of its MediaFLO mobile TV technology

CEOs: Emerging markets will pave the way

Emerging markets are becoming early adopters of new mobile phone services

Belgian court rules against Google News

Google plans further appeal of ruling that it violated the copyright of Belgian newspapers

Microsoft releases .Net ‘Micro’ for embedded devices

As part of its strong push into embedded device development, Microsoft offers easier-to-use framework

Report: Chinese police arrest eight for computer virus

Man allegedly sold copies of worm known as Panda Burning Incense for $12,876

AMD licenses graphics technology for mobile devices

AMD plans to step up development of graphics technology for mobile apps

TSMC chairman warns on slower growth in future

TSMC plans to expand into new markets to counter increased competition, slower growth

Kapow energizes mashups

Kapow adds support for RSS, ATOM  feeds to mashup platform

Mobile advertising not here yet

Consistent framework is needed before advertisers can use mobile phones to deliver ads

Sony to cut chip development spending

Sony will cut $1.6B in R&D by outsourcing production of a future Cell microprocessor