Archive for November 13th, 2008

Safe bets for IT spending in ‘09

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Even if the economy gets really ugly next year, there are tech areas that are close to being sure things for spending growth.

Hawaii’s new wave power

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

New Jersey company seeks to harness the mighty power of the ocean for the U.S. Navy in Hawaii.

Microsoft to digitally distribute PC game titles

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Featured links from the CNET Blog Network

Microsoft to provide digital distribution of PC game titles–Microsoft already has the dominant PC gaming platform. This approach will further cement games into the Windows user base.

AMD seeks redemption with ‘Shanghai’ chip–Advanced Micro Devices looks to gain back server business with the its first 45-nanometer processor.

Get a 4GB Eye-Fi SD card for $99–Finally, the Eye-Fi gets more capacity, but this deal is available only at Costco, “while supplies last.”

Four essential tweaks keep Outlook simple and safe–Send and receive mail as plain text, block new-mail pop-up alerts, close the reading pane, and create a custom contacts view.

Yahoo dips into the $9 a share range

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Yahoo shares dip their toes into the $9 a share range, heading into the red as the broader markets move into the black.

The robot that acts like Keanu Reeves

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

A new robot that can actually make facial expressions has been unveiled by scientists.

CA to buy Eurekify

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

IT management software maker plans to acquire identity and role management company Eurekify, marking its second security-related acquisition within two months.

Are netbooks real?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

I’m less convinced that we’re seeing the emergence of a truly distinct product category than that we’re seeing the continued downward movement of not only notebook entry pricing, but entry bulk as well.

LiveWorld offers new private-label social networking edition

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Social marketing agency LiveWorld is bringing a new social networking solution to the enterprise. But just how affordable is Community Center 2.0?

Veveo launches WikiTap for iPhone, Android

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Online video service’s application for iPhones and Android-based devices lets users read Wikipedia entries and upload videos and photos while on the go.

Smart-grid group gains Google

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

The tech giant joins industry group that promotes products for home energy-monitoring and making the power grid more efficient during peak times with software.