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Samsung HMX-T10 HD camcorder debuts with 20-degree slanted lens

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:38
IFA 2010 is well under way in Berlin with a slew of new gadgets out and about, including this new Samsung HMX-T10 HD camcorder, which features a unique 20-degree slanted lens.

Google Chrome celebrates 2nd birthday with security patches

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:22
The Google Chrome 6.0, available in stable and beta channels for Windows, Mac, and Linux, patches a total of 15 documented security vunerabilities.

India wants local servers from RIM, Google and Skype

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:16
After its recent conflict with Research In Motion over access to customer data, India is expanding its reach to include Google and Skype.

Samsung rolls out fall line-up of new laptops; all under $1,100

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 08:29
Samsung has just introduced its sleek-looking, portable PC line-up for fall 2010, and it includes four laptops and a netbook.

Philips Cinema 21:9 3D HDTV set to take over living rooms soon

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:56
Philips has taken its Cinema 21:9 Platinum TV and gone 3D, making this display the "world's first cinema proportion 3D TV."

More Microsoft codenames than you can shake a stick at

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:40
This month's version of my Microsoft Codename Tracker includes a number of brand-new entries in the high-end server space -- including MFx, Dryad, Nectar, Orleans, Quincy and TidyFS -- plus lots,...

Toshiba Folio 100 Android tablet introduced at IFA 2010

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:39
Samsung isn't alone in introducing a new tablet today. Toshiba's Folio 100 made its debut today as well at IFA 2010 in Berlin.

Apple patches 13 iTunes security holes

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:38
The vulnerabilities expose Windows users to remote code execution attacks via maliciously crafted Web sites.

How green is your mobile phone?

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:34
I have been thinking about a post along these lines for some time, especially since A, it's hard to come across someone who doesn't have a mobile phone glued to their ear or clenched in their hand...

With Arch Rock acquisition, Cisco eyes IP wireless network tech for smart grid

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:22
Cisco intends to acquire San Francisco-based Arch Rock Corp., developer of IP wireless network technology for the smart grid.

Report card: Apple's video stream (updated)

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:50
For the first time in a long time Apple yesterday streamed live video from its iPod announcement in San Francisco. Apple announced a new raft of iPods, a second-generation Apple TV and demo'd iOS...

Report card: Apple's video stream

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:50
For the first time in a long time Apple yesterday streamed live video from its iPod announcement in San Francisco. Apple announced a new raft of iPods, a second-generation Apple TV and demo'd iOS...

Dell walks away: HP wins 3Par for $2.4 billion

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:36
Hewlett-Packard officially won storage vendor 3Par after Dell declined to match a $33 a share, or $2.4 billion, bid.

Samsung QX410 laptop features Nvidia Optimus technology; RF series offers Core i5 or i7 CPUs

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:30
Hot on the heels of Samsung's roll out of the SF series, the company is introducing the new QX410 and RF series laptops for those who want to pay a little more for improved performance. The...

Pennsylvania project receives $900K for regenerative energy research

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:23
Good thing I took at least one physics class at university, because it's helping me wrap my head around this one a bit. Here goes: The state of Pennsylvania (through the 2010 Pennsylvania Energy...

Samsung debuts Galaxy Tab Android tablet; can it out-price iPad?

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:05
Samsung has announced the launch of its Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000) tablet computer, the nearest rival to Apple's iPad. Here are the specs.

Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 is "most thoroughly tested mobile platform" ever released

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:03
Yesterday Microsoft's new mobile platform Windows Phone 7 hit the RTM milestone, and in the official announcement Microsoft was keen to stress how mush tested had gone into this new platform.

With the new Apple TV, did Steve Jobs really just introduce a $99 Macintosh?

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:00
Does it have enough in common with the old Apple TV to do what the old Apple TV could do?

Samsung takes on the Apple iPad with the 7 inch Galaxy Tab device

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:00
We can expect to see several Android-based tablet devices coming out to take on the iPad and Samsung looks to have a winner with the Galaxy Tab.

HP ups 3Par bid to $33 a share after Dell counters

ZDnet tech blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 05:24
3Par said Hewlett-Packard has raised its offer to $33 a share for the storage company, or $2.4 billion, after Dell countered with a $32 a share offer.
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