Archive for January, 2009

Vista Update Goes to Testers

Posted on January 31st, 2009 by

Microsoft has delivered the second release candidate for Vista SP2 to testers, with another public preview planned.

Windows 7 Gets Antitrust Scrutiny

Posted on January 31st, 2009 by

Testers will evaluate Windows 7 “more thoroughly” than earlier version of the the OS to ensure compliance with antitrust regulations.

A blogger said a change in the Windows 7 beta to the UAC feature presents a security risk.

Lawl Mart’s Duck Hunt, an iPhone and iPod touch game that has been available at the App Store, can’t be found any more. The…

Putting a Premium on IPhone Games

Posted on January 31st, 2009 by

Games for your iPhone and iPod touch remain one of the more popular sections on the App Store, with page upon page of…

Zumbafone: The Top-Secret Phone of the Future

Posted on January 30th, 2009 by

Pssst.. Want to hear about a top-secret phone? Called the Zumbafone, this fully voice-controlled mobile phone snaps onto your ear and might have James Bond green with envy.

AMD Set to Release DDR3-Capable Processors

Posted on January 30th, 2009 by

Advanced Micro Devices will soon introduce new DDR3-capable processors, earlier than the company had anticipated.

Mobile Data Takes Flight on British Airways

Posted on January 30th, 2009 by

Following the in the steps of Emirates, BA announces it will offer limited in-flight use of cell phones.

Verizon Brings VoIP Hub into the Home

Posted on January 30th, 2009 by

Hub integrates VoIP calls with wireless phones, runs on any broadband wired connection.

Microsoft Vista, XP Upgrade Blockers Set to Expire

Posted on January 30th, 2009 by

Company blog lists expiration for Vista SP1 blocking tool as April 28; XP SP3 blocker expires May 19.