Archive for February, 2008
Microsoft Will Slash Retail Prices for Vista With SP1
Microsoft said on Thursday it plans to slash prices on its Windows Vista operating system sold through retail channels. The company wants consumers to upgrade to the latest version of its flagship product.
The price changes will take effect globally with the retail release of Windows Vista Service …
Apple Ready To Open iPhone to Third-Party Apps
Apple has scheduled an event to present the Software Development Kit (SDK) that can open up its iPhone to third-party native applications. It additionally will present new iPhone features for the enterprise.
Press invitations went out that week for the iPhone Software Roapmap on Thursday, March 6, …
Google Releases Health Service Details
Google Inc. will not use advertising to support its new World Wide Web health service, CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday in the search company’s first detailed public comments about a venture raising concerns among privacy advocates.
Schmidt said the service was merely a platform for users to store th…
German Court Endorses Online Privacy Rights
Government surveillance of personal computers would violate the individual right to privacy, Germany’s highest court said Wednesday, in a ruling that German investigators say will restrict their ability to pursue terrorists.
The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe said in a precedent-setting …
Bill Gates hyperlinks Up with LinkedIn
Microsoft Corp.’s big bet on Facebook’s online social network isn’t stopping Chairman Bill Gates from promoting other popular Net hangouts.
Gates is helping out LinkedIn Corp.’s online professional network by setting up a profile on the service and posing a question to help draw more attention to a…
HP Looks to Stores for Inkjet Expansion
Two decades ago, Hewlett-Packard Co. launched a printer that would create global demand for what would become one of its most profitable products: ink.
HP marks the 20th anniversary of the Deskjet on Thursday and is seeking new markets for its printers and ink, including retail chains and corner dr…
O2 To Launch The iPhone In Ireland
Apple’s UK cellular partner O2 confirmed the launch of the iPhone in Ireland for March 14, 2008. As in the UK, the iPhone will be available through O2 retail stores and through Carphone Warehouse.Pricing is similar to other European countries, the 8GB iPhone will cost €399 and the 16GB iPhone wi…
