Bing nipped at Google's heels last month
Microsoft's re-branded and improved search engine has been out for nearly a month now. So, how has Bing been doing against Google? Not too badly, says Reuters, which got hold of data showing the new "decision engine" has actually made some headway. According to numbers from StatCounter, Microsoft's...
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Wednesday Shortbread
Wednesday Forrester Research: Tech recovery to start in fourth quarter TechFlash reports Amazon dumps Hawaii affiliates as sales tax battle escalates DigiTimes reports Foxconn comments on report speculating orders for new slim PS3...
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Nvidia: Top cell phone maker plans Tegra handset
We've already learned that Microsoft's Zune HD, which is coming this fall, will include an Nvidia Tegra system-on-a-chip. What you may not know is that Tegra could make its big break in the cell phone world this year, too. At least, that's what Nvidia Mobile General manager Mike Rayfield
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Micron starts producing 34nm NAND flash chips
Solid-state drives aren't the only devices to benefit from advancements in flash technology—more pedestrian products like memory cards do, too. Speaking of which, Micron says it's started mass-producing a pair of multi-level cell NAND flash chips based on its new (and purportedly "award-winning") 34nm process technology. The chips have capacities...
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Firefox 3.5 debuts at last
Just over a year after the arrival of Firefox 3, Mozilla has finally unleashed the next major release of its popular web browser: Firefox 3.5. The final version has become available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux in "over 65 languages." In case you didn't pay attention during the...
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Firm buys The Pirate Bay, seeks to make it legal
In the wake of the Pirate Bay founders' controversial trial, a Swedish software firm has purchased the popular torrent site with the aim of turning it into a legit operation. No, really. There's even a press release and everything. The buyer, Global Gaming Factory X, wants to "launch new...
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Tuesday Shortbread
Tuesday Bait and switch: Online electronic stores caught in fraud TechFlash reports Amazon cuts off Rhode Island affiliates over sales tax issue Swedish software firm buys The Pirate Bay for آ£4.7m C|Net reports Comcast to offer 4G wireless broadband service PC World spends a day in the
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Steve Jobs is back at Apple
After nearly six months away from Apple's helm, Steve Jobs is back. Kind of. The Associated Press quotes a company spokesman who says that, while the charismatic CEO has indeed returned, he'll only be at his office "a few days a week." Jobs will work from home the rest...
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Doom 3 spin-off comes to the iPhone, Quake titles to follow
Seemingly unfazed by the ZeniMax acquisition, id Software is pursuing iPhone game development aggressively. Shacknews reported earlier this afternoon that Doom: Resurrection, a rail shooter based on Doom 3, will arrive on Apple's App Store before the end of the day. The $10 title was developed by id Software in...
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Samsung preps 11.6-inch Ion netbook
When it comes to netbooks, Samsung isn't afraid to experiment. The firm was one of the first big players to use Via's Nano processor, and now, Blogeee.net says it's cooking up an Nvidia Ion-powered laptop with an 11.6" display. Dubbed the NP-510-KA02, or N510 for short, the system is...
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Report: Clarkdale to ship in the fourth quarter
Will you be able to build a shiny new PC with a 32nm Clarkdale processor this year? Signs point to yes, according to DigiTimes. The site quotes sources at motherboard makers who say Intel has pulled Clarkdale's mass-production schedule forward. Reportedly, Clarkdale will account for a considerable 10% of...
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Monday Shortbread
Monday The Inquirer reports Core 2 price drops DigiTimes reports Intel brings forward schedule for Clarkdale CPUs to 4Q09 and Shuttle rumored to be looking at notebook market Fudzilla reports Intel promises HD for 32nm Clakdale Samsung introduces new 45nm application processor for next generation...
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Evidence points to incoming 3.4GHz Phenom II
As Lynnfield looms, AMD may be about to crank up the heat on Intel's Core 2 Quads. TweakTown and Expreview report that a new, top-of-the-line Phenom II clocked at 3.4GHz will come out this week. Both sites refer to the CPU as the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition....
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Sunday Shortbread
Sunday eWeek reports Microsoft Bing beats Google but users stay loyal to Google C|Net reports DOJ extends investigation into Oracle-Sun deal Mac Mini carries $376.20 bill of materials, iSuppli teardown shows Engadget reports Lenovo...
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The TR Podcast 45: Gaming roundup, Swiss Army knives, and Windows Vista II
This week on the TR podcast: we introduce a new sponsor, round up the latest gaming stories, compare Palm's Pre to the iPhone, chat about Windows 7 pricing, and more.
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