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Google Invites Security Researchers to Debug Android (NewsFactor)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

NewsFactor - In a move that could help it avoid an iPhone 3G-like software drama, Google wants bug hunters to test its Android mobile platform. On Monday, the Android Security Team posted a message to introduce itself to the security research and vulnerability communities.

Intel and Yahoo Partner for Internet on TV (PC World)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

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Apple Reportedly Plans Another Fix for the iPhone (NewsFactor)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

NewsFactor - The Apple rumor mill is churning, but this week it's about software fixes instead of new products. News reports are raising expectations of yet another iPhone software fix in September.

Web site to educate employers about hiring vets (AP)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

AP - They survived war, but for some veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, returning to work back home hasn't been easy.

Apple acknowledges iPhone 3G reception issues (CNET)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

CNET - Apple has finally acknowledged the iPhone 3G's reception issues, confirming that the iPhone OS 2.0.2 software update was designed to fix those problems.

Like Vodafone, Airtel Asks $715 for IPhone 3G in India (PC World)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

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MathType 6 math notation editor supports Leopard (Macworld.com)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Macworld.com - Design Science has announced the release of MathType 6, a new version of its mathematical equation editor for Mac OS X. It costs . Upgrades are priced at .

Microsoft Details Strategy To Grab Google’s Market (NewsFactor)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

NewsFactor - Microsoft laid out its "catch Google" strategy at the Search Engines Strategies Conference and Expo in San Jose Tuesday. Appearing as the second keynote, Satya Nadella, senior vice president for search and advertising, vowed that additional investment and new deep-search techniques will allow the company to gain share over ...

Ericsson, ST form mobile JV, aim to lead industry (Reuters)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Reuters - Ericsson and STMicroelectronics have agreed to combine their wireless chip and software businesses, strengthening their hand against competitors to supply the likes of top cellphone maker Nokia.

EBay Lowers Fees for Fixed-price Items (PC World)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

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STMicro, Ericsson in tie-up for semi-conductors, mobile platforms (AFP)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

AFP - French-Italian group STMicroelectronics and Sweden's Ericsson announced Wednesday a 50-50 joint venture merging their semi-conductor and mobile telephone platform activities.

Thousands of file-sharers face legal action in UK (Reuters)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Reuters - Thousands of people suspected of sharing music, films and games over the Internet will be pursued through the courts for damages, lawyers for entertainment companies said on Wednesday.

Ericsson, STMicroelectronics form joint venture (AP)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

AP - Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB and Swiss chip-maker STMicroelectronics NV unveiled plans Wednesday to create a 50-50 joint venture that will make a key component known as chipsets for mobile phones.

Apple tries to de-bug iPhone (USATODAY.com)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

USATODAY.com - Apple (AAPL) acknowledged Tuesday that a software update for the iPhone partly fixes the connection snags that have caused a global firestorm for the new iPhone 3G.

Martin wants broadband across USA (USATODAY.com)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

USATODAY.com - WASHINGTON - High-speed Internet access is so important to the welfare of U.S. consumers that America can't afford not to offer it - free of charge - to anybody who wants it, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin says.

American Air kicks off in-flight Internet service (Reuters)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Reuters - AMR Corp's American Airlines began offering Internet access on long-haul domestic flights on Wednesday, making American the first U.S. airline to offer full in-flight broadband.

Some eBay sellers frustrated with rule changes (AP)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

AP - Some people who sell things on eBay are fed up with new rules the company has been imposing in hopes of making the auction site more attractive to online shoppers. Now even more changes are coming in the next few weeks, but this time eBay Inc. hopes it ...

Fantasktik taskbar application debuts (Macworld.com)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Macworld.com - Dockland Software on Tuesday introduced Fantasktik, a new taskbar application for Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard." It costs .99 (.99 through the end of September), and a 15-day trial version is available for download.

Motorola unveils low-end phones for music and Web (Reuters)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Reuters - Motorola Inc, the world's third-largest handset maker, unveiled two new low-end phones on Wednesday that allow users to listen to songs and surf the Web.

Ericsson, STMicro merge wireless chips (Reuters)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Reuters - Ericsson (ERICb.ST) and STMicroelectronics have agreed to join their wireless chip and software businesses to create a joint venture that will supply four of the world's top five cell phone makers.