T-Mobile G2 Coming With 800-Mhz Processor
The first specs are appearing for T-Mobile's next flagship Android phone.
Transmeta Bought for $256M by Video IC Firm
Privately held semiconductor company Novafora Inc agreed to buy microchip designer Transmeta Corp in a cash transaction worth $255.6 million.
Intel Calls Core i7 World's Fastest, Sets Launch Date
Intel will launch the Core i7 "Nehalem" microprocessor on Nov. 17, according to an emailed invitation sent Wednesday to reporters. It will be the fastest processor on the planet, the company claims.
Google Struggles to Find Its Edge
Google just can't seem to floor 'em any more with its new features. The latest to debut to a lukewarm reception: Google Finance.
Papa John's: We Don't Know What an iPhone App Is
Last week, a marketing manager for Papa John's said at a mobile conference that their iPhone app hasn't met their expectations, and that it doesn't seem to work as well as display advertising. He didn't apparently know what he was talking about.
DHS Confirms Real ID Act Regulations Coming; States Rebel
A coalition of 38 states, led by Missouri Representative Jim Guest, is working against the Real ID Act expected to be detailed soon—possibly within a day.
American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
The New DARPA Robot Car Challenge? City Driving
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) said late Monday that it plans to hold its third Grand Challenge for autonomous robot cars in about eighteen months. The new challenge? Abiding by traffic laws.
3GSM Spotlights Mobile Video, Services
They used to brag about how fast their networks are, but this year's visitors to the world's top wireless trade fest, 3GSM, will have more serious matters to discuss, such as how Madonna music clips can save their skin.
Robot Recipes Hit the Web
Developed with the backing of Google and Microsoft, the TeRK (Telepresence Robot Kit), combines a Linux-based programmable controller, called Qwerk, and a set of recipes and programming code to build a variety of robot designs.
