Saturday, 2 January 2010

Chrome edges out Safari iPhone OS continues growth in Dec

Apple ends the year with solid iPhone OS growth, a slowing - but stable Mac OS X market share, and its Safari web browser being edged out by Google's Chrome.

Source:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/01/01/chrome_edges_out_safari_iphone_os_continues_growth_in_december_report.html

New Sony Vaio Laptops Feature 17 Hours of Battery Life

The previously phased out 11.1-inch Sony Vaio T has shown back up over at Sony Style Japan.

The good news is that this time, it's a Windows 7 CULV on the inside, even if it looks the same on the outside. The laptop's life is rated at about 11 hours when equipped with the standard battery, or 17 with the large capacity

Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/31/sony-vaio-t-makes-a-comeback-and-this-time-its-a-culv-with-maj/

Friday, 1 January 2010

6 hottest skills for 2010

For IT professionals who are either looking to get back into the workforce or mulling moves to greener pastures, here are the six types of skills most in demand in 2010.

Source:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/345529/6_hottest_skills_for_2010

ATT in 2009 A Communication Co That Couldnt Communicate

2009 was a hell of a year for AT&T.

Literally. The networks notoriety incited widespread complaints, an ad war with its biggest rival and a consumer protest. Even Saturday Night Live mocked the big A.

Source:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/12/att-communication-failure/

ATT landline phone service must die only question is when

AT&T tells the FCC that, with consumers embracing VoIP and wireless, it's time for the agency to schedule a sunset date for landline telephony.

But the move could force the Commission to resolve many long-delayed questions about unbundling and the Universal Service Fund.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/telecom/news/2009/12/att-landline-phone-service-must-die-only-question-is-when.ars

The Dalai Lama is expunged from Chinese App Store

It's being reported that Apple has begun censoring iPhone applications that contain any reference to the Dalai Lama in the Chinese App Store.

At least five applications that contain references to the Dalai Lama have been banned.

Source:
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/31/dalai-lama-banned-from-chinese-app-store/

The Best and Worst Cell Phone Commercials of 2009

A look back at the best and worst commercials in 2009 from wireless companies.

Whether it's the Naughty Mrs. Claus, the Verizon and AT&T battles, or the iDon't Droid Commercials...they keep on coming...some making you wince others will crack you up.

Source:
http://www.billshrink.com/blog/best-and-worst-cell-phone-commercials-of-2009/