Saturday, December 27, 2008

IT News HeadLines (CNET) 27/12/2008



Google, Microsoft, Apple sued over preview icons

Michigan-based networking company sues the tech giants for allegedly infringing on a patent related to document thumbnails used in operating systems.
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Apple files 'swipe-gesture' patent application
Technology lets touch screen users perform certain common functions--such as inserting a space or backspacing--by swiping across the key area rather than tapping a particular key.
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Yep, Microsoft and Sony sell game consoles too
Did you know that Microsoft and Sony sell video game consoles? It looks like the average Amazon customer forgot.
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Mozilla's mobile browser gets closer to prime time
Mozilla's mobile browser, Fennec, may well define the mobile experience for everyone, including Apple.
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Daily Tidbits: Amazon posts a huge holiday season
Amazon performed extremely well this holiday season, seeing its best performance ever. And there's a new voice-mail Facebook app.
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Wal-Mart to start selling iPhone Sunday
But it won't be selling a 4GB model, as some had speculated. The retail giant will offer the two existing models at a $2 savings.
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Tony Hawk talks charity, game development
He's considered the best skateboarder ever, and his video games have become one of the most successful franchises. Although Hawk is retired, he still has plenty going on.
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Futzing with features: Firefox add-ons in 2008
Even as performance reasserts its prominence and features become less of the driving force behind browsers, there are still some useful features bestowed by add-ons.
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