BRITISH COLUMBIA: Shares of Research In Motion (RIM) have jumped on speculation that next week it would unveil a new touchscreen BlackBerry that could compete more effectively with Apple Inc's iPhone and other smartphones. RIM is expected to announce the … Continue reading
NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: The government has laid down stringent norms for telcos sourcing equipment from foreign manufacturers to address security concerns over gear. Penalties of 100% of the contract value will be imposed on mobile phone operators if any spyware or … Continue reading
WASHINGTON: The Justice Department said it sued Oracle Corp, alleging it defrauded the federal government on a software contract in effect from 1998 to 2006 that involved hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. The lawsuit alleged Oracle misrepresented its … Continue reading
NEW YORK: It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in. So when Apple Inc launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it didn't take long for … Continue reading
SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp set out its ambitions to dominate the consumer electronics market with Windows-powered tablet computers and smartphones designed to beat back advances by Apple Inc and Google Inc. New tablets will be available as soon as they are … Continue reading
This is a little quirk of mobile deal-making I wasn’t aware of. Gadgetwise noticed that on the AT&T Captivate (which I recently reviewed), launching the included MobiTV app while connected to a Wi-Fi network prompts you to disconnect, and then … Continue reading
Mini R/C helicopters are really fun to play with, and this model of the Millennium Falcon is no exception. Made from foam and built around a double bladed helicopter motor, this toy will let you reenact all of your favorite … Continue reading
Intel Corporation has developed a research prototype representing the world's first silicon-based optical data connection with integrated lasers. The link can move data over longer distances and many times faster than today's copper technology; up to 50 gigabits of data … Continue reading