Online Application Startups Go Desktopless
What if the desktop application became extinct? There are some startups at the DEMOfall conference that wager it just might.
Comcast's New VOIP Modems Offer Blackout Protection
Comcast has agreed to purchase an undisclosed number of Motorola SBV5220 modems to power its Digital Voice VOIP service. The included battery backup means that the service will stay connected in the event of a power outage.
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.
Microsoft's 'Project Natal' Sees You, Plays Games
As expected, at its E3 press conference today, Microsoft today announced plans for gesture-based gaming, dubbed "Project Natal," which replaces an Xbox 360 controller with a camera system.
AMD, Intel Processor Race Unchanged in Q4
The microprocessor unit market shares held by Advanced Micro Devices and Intel held steady over the second half of the year, market researcher IDC reported Tuesday.
Google Adds Voice, Video Chat to Gmail, Apps
Google on Tuesday announced that it is integrating a voice and video plug-in for it Gmail Chat offering that lets you see or hear the friend with which you are chatting.
When Will We Have 1-TB Pocket Hard Drives?
Kyle Monson chats to some of the Seagate developers at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, and learns when they expect 1-Tbyte iPods (or at least 1-TB hard drives).
Microsoft Cuts Windows Home Server Price
What's the best way to recover from a Halloween sugar coma? A 30 percent discount on Windows Home Server software, of course.
The iPhone is Heading to Japan
Softbank, Japan's third-biggest mobile phone operator, has agreed with Apple to sell iPhones in Japan by the end of this year, Softbank said in a statement on Wednesday.
Microsoft Releases Vista DreamScene 'Ultimate Extra'
Microsoft on Tuesday released the final code for one of two remaining add-ons to its Windows Vista operating system.
