17 Mobile Companies Adopt Micro USB Standard
At the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona this week, 17 leading mobile companies came together to adopt a "Universal Charging Solution" (UCS) by 2012, using micro USB as the charging interface.
Sharing Files Between Windows and Linux
So, your Windows PC is already set up to dual-boot with Ubuntu Linux, and you've explored Linux enough to know that you want to live inside it for a while. Problem is, all your files are on an NTFS partition on the Windows half of your machine, and Ubuntu can't see that partition, no matter what you do.
Even More Channels Added to Comcast's Online VOD
Comcast has increased the number of networks available via its upcoming On Demand Online service from five to 23, including CBS, A&E, and the E! Channel.
Verizon Allows Users to Send Cash via Obopay
Verizon Wireless, the No. 2 U.S. mobile service, said on Wednesday it will let customers use their cell phones to send each other money using a service from privately held Obopay Inc.
DOJ Subpoenas Toshiba Over Flash Memory
Japanese electronics firm Toshiba Corp. said it had been subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice about its flash memory business in the key U.S. market.
Envision Ordered to Stop Some Imports
Power Integrations Inc said the U.S. International Trade Commission issued an order against LCD monitor vendor Envision Peripherals Inc, banning importation of certain chips that infringe Power's patents, and products that contain the chips.
Tiffany's to Take on eBay in Trademark Suit
A lawsuit by jeweler Tiffany &Co against eBay brought under trademark law is set to open on Tuesday and could affect online auctions of luxury products.
Panasonic Debuts New HD Camcorders, Lumix Digicams
Panasonic announced new digital cameras and camcorders at a press conference in New York City. Most of the company's new products emphasize a greater degree of sensitivity than earlier models.
New eVoice iOS App Transforms iDevices Into Feature-Packed Phone Syste
Customers with an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch can now make &receive calls over a data connection from anywhere in the world without using carrier plan minutes.
Google, Microsoft, Yahoo Forge Free Speech Pact
Google Inc, Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc are expected to announce on Tuesday that they have agreed to a common set of principles on how to do business in nations that restrict free speech and expression, the Wall Street Journal reported.
