Sunday, July 8, 2012

IT News Head Lines (ComputerWorld) 08/07/2012





Why small tablets will dominate the tablet market
Big tablet like the iPad will alway be popular, especically among high -end buyers. But the future belongs to smaller cheaper tablets like the Google Nexus 7 and the upcoming mini iPad, says columnist Mike Elgan.

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Apple sued over noise reduction technology
A small Silicon Valley company is suing Apple, alleging the computer maker infringed its patent covering noise-reduction technology for cell phones.

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Windows 8 upgrade deals may be double-edged sword for Microsoft
By offering users of Windows 7, XP and Vista discounts to upgrade to Windows 8, Microsoft is putting itself in a position to reap both benefits and criticism in the consumer operating system market.

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Microsoft restores Xbox Live service
Microsoft on Friday said it has fully restored its Xbox Live service after problems prevented an undetermined number of users from logging into the online gaming service.

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Twitter bolsters search functionality
Twitter will bolster search functionality to automatically complete users' queries and suggest related search terms, among other improvements announced in a blog post on Friday.

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Toshiba Qosmio X870-11Q
The Toshiba Qosmio X870-11Q is a 17.3in high-spec desktop replacement laptop, boasting a third-generation Intel Ivy Bridge processor, dedicated nVidia graphics and active-shutter 3D display technology. Read reviews of high-end laptops.

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Rural carriers protest FCC telephone subsidy reform
A U.S. Federal Communications Commission cap on rural telephone subsidies will cost jobs in rural areas and lead to higher prices for customers in those areas, a group of rural carriers said.

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Microsoft working to fix Xbox Live access issues
An undetermined number of users of Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming service are having difficulties accessing the online gaming service, and the company said on Friday that it is working to resolve the issue.

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Court's damages expert for Oracle-Google trial stands to get $2 million
A court-appointed damages expert who served in the intellectual-property suit Oracle lodged against Google over the Android mobile OS could receive nearly $2 million in compensation, according to court filings late Thursday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

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