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  • HP tablet hobbled by lack of WebOS apps

    Now that Hewlett-Packard has announced plans to release a webOS tablet early next year, its next big goal--in addition to building the device--is to persuade software developers to write apps for the mobile gadget.

    Written by Jeff Bertolucci21 Aug. 10 08:08
  • Upgrade your PC to run cooler and quieter

    Liquid coolers were once the preserve of hardcore modders with money to burn: the kit was expensive and notoriously leaky, but it was the only way their high-end processors could cope with the heat generated from all-night gaming sessions.

    Written by Spencer Dalziel30 July 10 02:08
  • HP: WebOS tablet coming early next year

    Hewlett-Packard will release a tablet PC based on Palm's webOS operating system in "early 2011," the head of HP's PC division said Thursday.

    Written by James Niccolai20 Aug. 10 09:49
  • Intel moves beyond 'just the chip' with McAfee buy

    After trying to push its way into the increasingly lucrative consumer electronics market for the last few years, Intel hopes that adding a security offering will be just what the market needs.

    Written by Sharon Gaudin20 Aug. 10 05:45
  • iPad gets HTML5 mail via Yahoo

    Yahoo walked into the footsteps of Google, and is releasing an HTML5 version of its Mail service for iPad users. The new Yahoo Mail for iPad is now available to all users of the service through the built-in Safari browser. You can try it for yourself from an iPad here.

    Written by Daniel Ionescu19 Aug. 10 00:21
  • IT pros ape Apple manager charged with bribery

    Most IT professionals share one thing with the Apple manager accused of accepting millions in bribes and kickbacks, a firm that develops secure file transfer software said today.

    Written by Gregg Keizer19 Aug. 10 05:51
  • NetApp revenue grows 36% in Q1

    Data storage vendor NetApp reported today on its revenue for the first quarter of 2011, stating total product sales grew 51% when compared with the same quarter last year; and overall revenue was up 36 per cent.

    Written by Lucas Mearian19 Aug. 10 08:38
  • Dell Streak teardown: Go ahead and drop the tablet

    The Dell Streak tablet, which goes on sale Friday in the United States, is a sturdy device just daring you to drop it. But if you do need to take it apart and fix it, that's not a problem, according to iFixit, which this week tore the device open for peek inside.

    Written by Bob Brown19 Aug. 10 01:43
  • PC maker offers six-core laptop with 4TB of storage

    A Canadian PC maker is offering a laptop with a massive 4TB of storage and Intel's fastest six-core processor, a rare combination of such high-end parts for a portable computer.

    Written by Agam Shah18 Aug. 10 09:30
  • IBM unleashes 256-core Unix server, its biggest yet

    IBM has strengthened its hand in the Unix business with new systems based on its Power7 processors, including a server for large enterprises that scales to 256 cores.

    Written by James Niccolai17 Aug. 10 14:05
  • Apple plans online support changes

    Apple has announced plans to revamp its support forums to add a personalized start page where users can collate their questions and track potential answers.

    Written by Gregg Keizer17 Aug. 10 04:03
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