Just How Many Windows Live Services Are There?
Microsoft officials say there are 20 Windows Live services available in beta and/or final versions, but it looks like the real count is in excess of 40. (Microsoft Watch)
Intel Discloses 'Skulltrail' Gamer Platform, 'QuickAssist' Accelerator
Intel has disclosed the presence of "Skulltrail," an enthusiast gaming platform. The company also announced plans to develop dedicated application-specific accelerators for servers.
iPass Announces BlackBerry Wi-Fi Client
Hey, execs: tired of trying to hook into your corporate apps via a cellular connection, when there's a Wi-Fi access point avaialable? iPass, the enterprise mobile service company, announced a Wi-Fi client for BlackBerry smartphones.
The Gadgets of 'Digital Experience'
While the past couple of weeks have already seen a handful of product line shows, Pepcom's big Digital Experience event has traditionally marked a sort of unofficial start to the summer gauntlet of holiday shows. On display: the Blackberry Bold, a Knight Rider GPS system, and more.
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'Democratize' Your Information with Data.gov
The Obama administration on Friday launched Data.gov, a Web site intended to increase public access to data collected by the government.
'One Laptop Per Child' Pilot Set For September
A spokesperson for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project on Aug. 22 confirmed to DesktopLinux.com a report that 500 field tests of its low-cost, portable, Linux-powered computers will begin in September, with working devices set to begin rolling off the production line in November.
Marvell's $99 Computer Is Also A Plug
For users who have always wondered what good an electronic device's so-called "power brick" is, Marvell has an answer: why not build a computer in it?
MPAA Says Real Destroyed RealDVD Evidence
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) last week accused RealNetworks of destroying evidence relating to its lawsuit against the company's RealDVD product.
Microsoft Posts Windows Virtual PC Beta
Microsoft has posted a public beta of its Windows Virtual PC software a few days before it was originally expected.
