Google Relaunches Android App Market
The T-Mobile G1 Android phone went on sale today, and with it Google relaunched the App Market, their answer to Apple's App Store. At the moment, though, things look pretty thin. Atleast all the applications currently listed are free.
Pure Digital Shrinks Flip Camcorder Even Smaller
Pure Digital today launched the followup to its wildly popular Flip Video camcorder. The new Flip Mino is lighter than its predecessor, weighing in at 3 ounces, and has a slimmer form factor.
Ballmer: The 'Live' Era Is Coming
Microsoft's CEO tells channel partners that Windows Live revenue opportunities are still more than a year away. But new services and services business models are inevitable, Ballmer says. (Microsoft Watch)
U.S. Govt. Preps $4 Billion in Broadband Loans
The U.S. government will soon release $4 billion in loans and grants aimed at expanding broadband access across the United States, officials said on Wednesday.
Demand for Xbox Live Drives Microsoft's Revenue
The company is also forecasting a rosy year ahead, predicting the next fiscal year will deliver even stronger double-digit revenue growth than this year.
FTC OKs $1.9M Deal Over Deceptive 'Scareware' Ads
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a $1.9 million settlement with two defendants who allegedly operated a deceptive advertising scheme to dupe consumers into buying computer security products.
Survey: Apple Fans – Not Music Fans – Will Buy iPhone
According to a study released Monday, only a small percentage of U.S. users actually use music phones to play back music.
Sony Drops Low-End PS3 From March Euro Launch
Japan's Sony Corp. will launch the high-end version of its PlayStation 3 (PS3) game console in Europe on March 23, but it said on Thursday it has no plan at the moment to offer the basic model there.
Talk to Your Tunes
The digital music dials you're used to are about to go away.
New Battery Tech Still Years Away
Concerns over exploding computer batteries may be heating up, but alternative power sources for portable devices like laptops, music players and cellphones could still be up to 10 years away.
