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Seeking comeback, Microsoft to show phone software
February 12, 2010 9:34 am | CommentsMicrosoft Corp. is expected to announce a major revamp of its phone software Monday, in an attempt to regain momentum in a crucial market where it's been overshadowed. CEO Steve Ballmer will be speaking at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the world's largest cell phone trade show, and analysts expect him to reveal Windows Mobile 7.
DirecTV suing Dish for ads saying it's cheaper
February 12, 2010 9:31 am | CommentsSatellite TV provider DirecTV Inc. is suing its rival, Dish Network Corp., for running an advertisement claiming that Dish delivers the same programs for less money. The TV commercial shows three TV sets broadcasting the same programs, with Dish costing $39.99 a month, DirecTV costing $63.99 and cable TV at $63.83.
General Dynamics awarded Army training contract
February 12, 2010 9:01 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsGeneral Dynamics Corp. said Friday that it has been awarded an Army training contract that could potentially be worth $387 million.The contract is for work on the Army's computerized simulations that are used to prepare soldiers for situations such as combat. It has an initial value of $56...
Video Industry Needs to Migrate Digital Rights Management Towards Content Monetization
February 12, 2010 8:55 am | by In-Stat | CommentsCopy protection, watermarks, digital fingerprinting, and conditional access are all Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies used to enforce copyright protection of video content.
The Pluses, and Oddities, of 3-D TV
February 12, 2010 7:01 am | by New York Times | CommentsWhile 3-D hardware is coming out this year, it will cost quite a bit more than the bargain HDTVs of the last few years; expect to pay about $4,000 for a full package.
The Dozens of Computers That Make Modern Cars Go (and Stop)
February 12, 2010 7:01 am | by New York Times | CommentsEven basic vehicles have at least 30 microprocessors, controlling functions like braking, cruise control and entertainment systems.
Microsoft to Unveil Mobile Software
February 12, 2010 7:01 am | by Wall Street Journal | CommentsMicrosoft plans to introduce long-awaited new Windows software for powering mobile phones, as the company seeks to regain an edge in the market. The company also has a separate project, code-named Pink, to design a phone aimed at teenagers.
A Little Chip Designed by Apple Itself
February 12, 2010 7:01 am | by New York Times | CommentsWith the A4 chip, Apple has challenged the norms of the mobile device industry, where chip design is usually left to microprocessor companies.
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December 2009
February 12, 2010 7:00 am | by U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis | CommentsThe U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that total December exports of $142.7 billion and imports of $182.9 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $40.2 billion, up from $36.4 billion in November,...
Co Tyrone company completes second successive ?1 million Beaumont Hospital contract
February 12, 2010 7:00 am | by 1888 Press Release | CommentsWestern Building Systems has just handed over a block of administrative units at Beaumont Hospital in a ?1million separate contract deal, following on from its spring 2009 completion of high dependency and medical admissions units at the hospital.
Large-Area TFT LCD Shipments Grew 20% Y/Y in 2009, Reaching 527 Million
February 12, 2010 7:00 am | by General Electric | CommentsGlobal large-area TFT LCD panel shipments reached a record high of 527 million units in 2009, with strong growth in TV, mini-note and public display applications, indicating recovery from the economic crisis [...]
Facebook Pulls 30 UK Inmates' Pages After Taunts
February 12, 2010 7:00 am | by Product Design & Development | CommentsThe British government said Thursday that Facebook had removed the profiles of 30 U.K. inmates at its request after several incidents in which prisoners reportedly used the social networking site to organize crime or taunt others.
Researchers envision high-tech applications for 'multiferroic' crystals
February 12, 2010 7:00 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(Florida State University) Two of the Florida State University's most accomplished scientists recently joined forces on a collaborative research project that has yielded groundbreaking results involving an unusual family of crystalline minerals. Their findings could lay the groundwork for...
Let the Challenge Begin!!!
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EDS 2010 Kick-Off Event Spotlights Leading Distributors, Manufacturers & Reps
February 12, 2010 4:56 am | CommentsEDS 2010 will recognize electronics industry leaders at a special program immediately preceding its All-Industry Reception, where EDS and media sponsors will present the results of the first-ever industry-wide survey.
