According to Microsoft, its Windows 7 is now on 1 in 10 of the world's PCs and has sold more than 100 million copies, making it the fastest-selling Windows OS in history. This remarkable achievement underscores the widespread acceptance and popularity of Windows 7 among users globally. Recently, … [Read more...] about Windows 7 Fastest-selling Windows OS In History
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Google Aquire LabPixies
LabPixies, the Israeli widget developer, has reportedly been purchased by Google for $25 million in Google's latest line of acquisitions of small startup companies. LabPixies was one of the first companies to develop widgets for iGoogle, which launched back in 2005. Over the past years, they have … [Read more...] about Google Aquire LabPixies
JooJoo Tablet Now Available In Europe
It seems like the JooJoo tablet, which was originally the CrunchPad tablet, is now available in Europe. We wonder if this will help Fusion Garage's sales of their JooJoo Tablet, as from the looks of it, their sales have been less than spectacular. If the JooJoo Tablet had actually been launched as … [Read more...] about JooJoo Tablet Now Available In Europe
UK Government Launches Public Security Competition
The UK Government has launched a competition to find possible candidates with the required skills in analytical forensics and programming. The online web-based games and puzzles are hoped to encourage the solvers to then take a career in computer security and help keep the UK's web space … [Read more...] about UK Government Launches Public Security Competition
Firefox Mobile Arrives on Android
Firefox Mobile has finally arrived as a pre-alpha build and can now be installed on Android phones using version 2.0 and above. This marks a significant milestone for Mozilla as they venture into the mobile browser market, aiming to bring the same level of performance and flexibility that users have … [Read more...] about Firefox Mobile Arrives on Android
Google Android 2.2 Will Support Adobe Flash
Google's [GOOG] Andy Rubin, vice president of engineering, has announced that the next version of Google Android will have support for Adobe Flash. The support will be added in Android 2.2 (Froyo), and Flash will be built into Android 2.2. Google obviously still sees Adobe's Flash technology as an … [Read more...] about Google Android 2.2 Will Support Adobe Flash
Apple Buys Chip Maker Intrinsity
There were a few rumors last week that Apple were looking to buy ARM, it seems Apple has got their hands on another processor maker, Intrinsity, who are a small chip maker from Austin, Texas. Intrinsity specializes in creating fast processors for mobile phones. While there are no details on the … [Read more...] about Apple Buys Chip Maker Intrinsity
HTC Signs Patent Deal With Microsoft Over Android Smartphones
HTC has signed a patent deal with Microsoft [MSFT] for patents relating to smartphones it produces that runs Google's Android OS. Google's Android OS is a free open source mobile phone operating system, that a number of manufacturers are using on their smartphones. There are no details as to … [Read more...] about HTC Signs Patent Deal With Microsoft Over Android Smartphones
Facebook’s New API Hole Allows You To View Strangers Event Plans
Facebook's new API has been shown to have a major privacy hole that can allow users to view strangers' public "events" which Facebook users have said they will attend, or even attended, even if that person is not a "friend" of theirs on the social network. The hole was discovered by Ka-Ping Yee, … [Read more...] about Facebook’s New API Hole Allows You To View Strangers Event Plans
TRENDnet ships TEW-655BR3G 3G WiFi Router
Back in January, around the time CES was in full swing, TRENDnet talked a bit about a cool router that lets users share wireless broadband connectivity. The router was promised early this month and may have been a bit late, but TRENDnet has announced that it is shipping the router now. The router … [Read more...] about TRENDnet ships TEW-655BR3G 3G WiFi Router
Sims 3 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and DS
If your a big fan of the Sims 3 the best-selling PC title of 2009 but have missed the ability to play it on your favourite console. There is no need to worry any longer. EA have just released details that it will be launching the Sims 3 game on all major consoles Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and DS by this … [Read more...] about Sims 3 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and DS
Maingear VYBE Limited Edition Gaming PC With AMD Phenom II X6
Maingear has announced the launch of a new limited edition gaming PC, which will feature AMD's new Phenom II X6 processors, the Maingear VYBE. The Maingear VYBE comes with a choice of the two new AMD Phenom II X6 processors, as well as a choice of AMD Athlon II X3 and X4 processors. There is up to … [Read more...] about Maingear VYBE Limited Edition Gaming PC With AMD Phenom II X6
