NAS Drive Can Form RAID Arrays Over LAN
TrekStor GmbH, a German NAS manufacturer, has entered the U.S. market with a NAS drive that can apparently set itself up as a RAID array over a network.
Verizon Explains Its 700-MHz Plans
Verizon executives explained the FCC auction results.
Microsoft Announces 'Azure' Cloud Services
Microsoft introduces its "Windows for cloud computing" offering at its Professional Developers Conference, which it's calling Azure.
Opera Officially Releases Opera 9 Browser
On Tuesday, Opera Software officially announced the release of Opera 9, the new browser which includes support for "widgets,"adds a security toolbar, and integrates support for the BitTorrent file-distribution system.
Boost Unveils $50 Unlimited Call, Text Plan
Boost Mobile, a unit of Sprint Nextel, is unveiling a $50-per-month cell-phone plan providing unlimited calling and texting, pitting it directly against regional rivals Leap Wireless and MetroPCS.
Gateway to End Its Online Sales, Shift to Retail
Gateway is planning to discontinue online and phone sales of desktop PCs and notebooks, and move entirely to an indirect channel model, the PC vendor plans to announce on Friday.
IBM Uses Magnifying Glass to Boost Solar Output
IBM has used a magnifying glass to significantly improve solar energy output.
Samsung Responding to Weaker LCD Demand
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world's largest maker of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, said on Tuesday it was "adjusting" production amid sluggish demand for TV and monitor screens.
Ericsson Sues Samsung In Cell-Phone Patent Spat
Mobile network equipment giant Ericsson has filed suit against mobile phone maker Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd alleging patent infringement, Ericsson said on Friday.
Next 'Battlefield' Game to Be Free
With the next game in the Battlefield franchise, Electronic Arts and Swedish developer DICE have another idea altogether: challenge the very assumptions about what constitutes a proper PC game. Battlefield Heroes not only promises to work well on laptops and lower-end boxes, it's free to play.
