Cisco Launches VR-Style Videoconferencing System
The Cisco TelePresence virtual meeting system creates an experience that closely resembles a live, in-person meeting.
Microsoft Adds to 'Zune Phone' Speculation
Microsoft Corp. said on Tuesday that it is "not unreasonable" for the company to introduce a mobile phone combined with features of its Zune digital music player to compete with Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
Bluetooth Marries GPS in CSR-SiRF Merger
A pair of embedded technology names tied up late Tuesday, as Bluetooth company CSR and GPS chip provider SiRF agreed to merge.
CrossOver Office Now Shipping For Linspire
CodeWeavers and Linspire on Wednesday announced CrossOver Office for Linspire 5.0, the first time the software has been made available for the Linspire Linux OS.
Fingerprint Compression to Speed up Search for Criminals
Catching criminals could become quicker thanks to a new fingerprint technique developed by British scientists.
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.
PCs Should Prove to Be a Popular Holiday Gift
Personal computers are likely to be among this holiday season's best-selling gifts as consumers upgrade to higher-performance systems and switch to notebook PCs, but the highest demand is coming from outside the United States.
'Fake Steve Jobs' Blog Editor Outed
A blogger calling himself "Fake Steve Jobs," whose parody of the Apple Inc. chief executive amused and enthralled Silicon Valley, revealed himself on Sunday as an editor of Forbes business magazine.
Bill Would Block Cell-Phone Tax Increases
Two members of Congress on Tuesday re-introduced a bill that would prevent states and local jurisdictions from imposing new taxes on cell phone service.
Dell Cutting PC Rebate Programs
Dell announced on Thursday that they will significantly reduce all promotional and rebate programs within the next 12 to 18 months.
