Keeping U3 Under Control
Several companies now make U3-enabled USB flash drives that let you carry applications with you and use them on any computer without installing them and without leaving any traces.
NEC's Companion Robot Gets A Virtual Buddy
PaPeRo R100, a one-foot-tall personal companion robot developed by NEC's Personal Robot Research Center, looks pretty much the same as he did when he made his debut at the RoboFesta Kanagawa in 2001. But now there's a virtual version.
Microsoft to Replace Scratched 'Halo 3' Discs
Early reports from retailers came in yesterday that some Limited Edition copies of Halo 3 were coming loose inside the special tin, and scratching the discs as a result.
Bill Gates to Testify on Competitiveness
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will testify Wednesday at a congressional hearing on American business competitiveness.
Firefox Reaches 20 Percent Market Share
November 9 will mark Firefox's fourth birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with the news that the open-source browser's market share has reached 20 percent?
Britain to Regulate Online Gaming, Opposes U.S. Ban
Britain unveiled plans to regulate Internet gambling and said a recent U.S. ban on the industry risked driving it underground.
Qualcomm Still Banned from Shipping 3G Chips
Broadcom said on Wednesday a U.S. appeals court let stand a lower court order barring wireless chip maker Qualcomm from selling chips that infringe on three of its patents.
Symbian: U.S. Smartphone Adoption To Rise
The problem of the dearth of American smartphones may be resolving itself, according to the chief executive of Symbian, in a press conference Tuesday.
EBay Revenue Down 8 Percent, PayPal Up
A decline in eBay auction listings and vehicle purchases contributed to an 8 percent decline in revenue for the online auction site this quarter, though PayPal and its payment processing business was up 11 percent.
Interest Groups Slam Google Privacy Standards
Several U.S.-based technology organizations on Monday slammed Google's plans to create international privacy standards as shortsighted and burdensome to the consumer.
