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Report: GPhone is coming (allegedly): In the yet-another-Google-phone-rumor department, Rediff.com is reporting that Google is just "a fortnight away" from launching its Google Phone. According to Rediff Google is in talks with service providers in India for an exclusive launch. The Gphone will launch simultaneously in the U.S. and Europe. Color me skeptical on this...; Tags: Google Inc., Rediff.com India Ltd., Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-08-24
Rediff Newsreader (widget): This newsreader supports news from Rediff.com, one of India's top online news site. Currently supports Top newsIndia edition, Business, and Movies. Features include auto scroll, manual scroll, define time for auto scroll, define time for Auto reload, and possibility to click on the title opens in the browser. This version...; Tags: India, Rediff.com India Ltd., Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2007-08-01

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TechForward advocates the cause of temporary ownership: I have been MEANING to write about the Los Angeles-based start-up TechForward for weeks now, but felt like I didn't have enough time to write the truly thoughtful post that it deserved. Now, I'm forcing myself to get off my butt, strangely enough, because I'm having a moral dilemma over...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Electronics, TechForward, Lebovitz, Retail, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-04
12 terabytes of YouTube data: 12 terabytes of YouTube dataHorrible loss for ConsumersThis Judge needs to be taught what he has the power to do, and not to do. This is a clear violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. Not to mention a major privacy issue for all of us that have ever watched...; Tags: Corporate communications, Digital media, Google Inc., YouTube Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Michael Dell's a believer: Makes a $100 million statement: Michael Dell's a believer: Makes a $100 million statementDoes that make him...?Just wondering if that makes him the majority shareholder now? Or could that be his goal, to make sure he retains control over Dell as a rule because he may be considering stepping aside as CEO to pursue something...; Tags: Mortgages, Dell Computer Corp., Michael Dell, believer; Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Calling all auto engineers: this is an emergency: They're even talking about it on the radio now--can Detroit automakers survive? If you listened to this show on NPR the future of Chrysler is south of bleak. Ford and GM may just be bigger and have more blood to lose. The local Detroit paper's headline: auto sales...; Tags: Fuel Cell, Car, Automobile Company, Plug-in, Fuel Cells, Manufacturing, Emerging Technologies, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Linux-based cell phone drops July 4: The Openmoko Neo Freerunner, a Linux-based cell phone that "will help enable ubiquitous computing in the 21st century," will be on sale starting July 4, with shipping to begin July 7. According to company specs, the phone utilizes GNU/Linux and comes with core software for dialing, SMS...; Tags: Phone, Cell Phone, Linux, Telecom & Utilities, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-02
News to know: Phishing; Gates gone; Google; Hyper-V: Notable headlines: Dancho Danchev: HSBC sites vulnerable to XSS flaws, could aid phishing attacks TechRepublic: Most report their IT career has been better than they expected Mary Jo Foley: J Allard gets a new job Mystery explained: Why...; Tags: Google Inc., Information Technology, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Phishing, Cyberthreats, Leadership, Strategy, Open Source, Security, Spam And Phishing, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-06-30
Offshoring: India still No. 1: Offshoring: India still No. 1And yet thier quality has not improvedWe tried a few software suites coming from Indian firms, not only did they not run with no execute turned on. They totally failed evaluations by metasploit.I know not everyone has as stringent security requirements as the DOD, but they...; Tags: Outsourcing, offshoring, No. 1; Discussion threads 2008-06-29
Bill Gates bids a teary farewell to Microsoft: Bill Gates bids a teary farewell to MicrosoftHe didn't dieYou guys make it sound like he died. As much as I bash MS, I do admire what Bill did by founding this company and guiding it to do what it's done for the world. I hope the company well in...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, UNIX, Strategy, Bill Gates, teary farewell, farewell, Billg, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-27
Offshoring: India still No. 1: Bangalore remains on top as the global outsourcing leader but with prices on the rise in India, locations like Beijing and Auckland are catching up fast. Bangalore has retained its position as the ideal global delivery location for businesses, according to a new report from IDC. The...; Tags: India, City, Beijing, International Data Corp., Delivery Location, Government, Vertical Industries, Outsourcing, Pricing, Enterprise Software, Software, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Marketing, offshoring, China, Vivian Yeo, ZDNet Asia; News items 2008-06-27
News When It Happens (gadget): Get the News from 70 different sites around the world in English, with the Google search bar. Including CNN, ABC, Afganistan, Africa, Aljazeera, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, BBC, BNN, CBC, CBS, China, Chechnya, Cuba, France, Fox, Global, Greece, India and Google, Yahoo. Get all news when it happens. This version is...; Tags: Google Inc., Sidebar Gadgets, Cloud Computing; Software downloads 2008-06-27
What do the British really believe about global warming?: What do the British really believe about global warming?lolu got ot be kidding meRE: What do the British really believe about global warming?You have got to be kidding! I can not remember when it really snowed properly in the UK, we are seeing greater instances or extreme weather such...; Tags: Now Let, global warming, climate change, British Public; Discussion threads 2008-06-26
U.S. tech sector jobs show strong growth, but lack of engineers could hurt in future: U.S. tech sector jobs show strong growth, but lack of engineers could hurt in futureIn other news...IBM, AMD, Intel, Boeing..announce job cutsThese "shortage of engineer" articles are starting to smell fishy when balanced against job cuts and outsourcing news from the same companies that complain about shortages.Why not just cut...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, Brother-In-Law, U.S. tech sector job, sector job, U.S. Tech, job, strong growth, H1B; Discussion threads 2008-06-26
Hey, kids! IT isn't boring!: Hey, kids! IT isn't boring!There is no future in ITThe IT bubble bust around 2000 was only the tip of the ice burg. Today, IT is a mediocre industry that has an ecosystem of incompetent and insufficiently educated people from the "IT Recruiters/HR", the people doing the hiring to the...; Tags: Professional development, Strategy, Outsourcing, Recruitment & Selection, IT IS, information technology, career; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
Global warming is a security issue say American spies: Global warming is a security issue say American spiesDead on[i]If global warming is real and it's consequences are as serious as some say which I doubt it will case major instability across the globe[/i]I think we've seen it repeated many times in history: Everyone's content and willing to lend a...; Tags: security, global warming; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
Bill GatesÂ’ greatest hits and misses: Bill GatesÂ’ greatest hits and missesWhat is it with tablets?I sketch, I rush to the whiteboard to draw boxes and arrows, yet I've never owned a Tablet PC and I have only the mildest curiosity toward trying them. Why is that? There's just something missing from the experience -- I...; Tags: Tablets, Keyboards, PRODUCTIVITY, Notebooks, miss, Bill Gates; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
America's blocked labor policies: America's blocked labor policiesAll of our restrictions help Canada though. Companies, including MS are nowsetting up shop in Canada to get around US restrictions. Also, India and others will benefit, as more people stay home. Not sure what the solution is, but we only hurt ourselves with the restrictions.RE: America's...; Tags: H-1B, Recruitment & Selection, visa, blocked labor policy, labor policy, job, H1B; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
Oracle / SAP increase prices: Oracle / SAP increase pricesGet used to itConsidering mounting inflationary pressures and growing cost of off shoring, it is only to be expected. We have not seen any meaningful rise in IT salaries for the last 7-8 years, but companies anticipate the change and act to mitigate the risk. Do...; Tags: Outsourcing, SAP AG, Oracle Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-24
Facebook overtakes MySpace globally: The latest comScore figures show Mark Zuckerberg's social network has overtaken its News Corp rival for worldwide unique visitors. New figures from metrics firm comScore show that, in May, the battle of the social-networking sites may have gained a new front-runner: Facebook appears to have surpassed long-time rival MySpace...; Tags: Facebook, ComScore Networks Inc., Site, MySpace, Hi5, Social Networking, Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Caroline McCarthy, ComeScore, ratings, social network; News items 2008-06-23