Verizon Wireless: We're Buying Alltel
Verizon Wireless announced today that it intends to buy Alltel for $5.9 billion, creating a megacarrier with more than 80 million customers.
The Lookout: Acrobat Bugs
Adobe Systems Inc. has warned of two serious security flaws affecting Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Unix versions of its Acrobat software.
MarkSpace Promises Missing Sync for Pre, Macs
Windows PC users already have a Palm Pre local syncing solution in Chapura's PocketMirror, but Mac users will have to wait a little while longer until Mark/Space's just announced Missing Sync for Palm Pre comes out.
When Will Microsoft Be 'Trusted'?
Nielsen: 40 Percent of People Use Smartphones, Tablets While Watching
According to a Nielsen report, 40 percent of smartphone and tablet owners are using their devices while they watch TV.
Toshiba Announces Small-Format Mobile Projector
Toshiba's new TDP-PX10U is built for easy mobility without sacrificing performance.
Judge Denies Bid to Ban Phones with Qualcomm Chips
An administrative law judge said Qualcomm had infringed a Broadcom patent, but he stopped short of banning U.S. sales of cell phones with Qualcomm chips.
Government Lab, Firms Team Up on Lithium Battery
Aiming to mass-produce a lithium battery for vehicles, 14 U.S. companies with expertise in batteries and advanced materials have formed an alliance with a government laboratory, the lab said on Thursday.
Manage Partitions for Free with QTParted
Even Windows users can run this free Linux hard drive utility. We show you how.
Peek Drops Email Gadget's Price to $19.99
The company is selling turquoise units for just $19.99 on Amazon.com.
