Wednesday, September 4, 2013

IT News Head Lines (ComputerWorld) 9/5/2013





Microsoft takes aim at Google with Nokia's mapping apps
Microsoft wants to build a better mobile phone through its acquisition of Nokia's mobile phone business. One way it hopes to do that? By improving its maps applications to better compete against Google's.

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NAND flash prices are sliding on low demand
NAND flash prices slipped 5% to 10% in the second half of August, and prices are expected to continue to slide in the fourth quarter of 2013.

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Twitter moves point to a timely IPO
As rumors swirl that Twitter is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO), industry analysts say the timing is right for such a move.

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Verizon eyes combined wired-mobile services, won't go into Canada
Verizon Wireless has no plans to expand into the Canadian mobile market, the head of its parent company said on Tuesday in the wake of a deal to bring all of the wireless subsidiary under Verizon Communications.

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AMD to ship 64-bit ARM chips to server makers in 2014
Advanced Micro Devices will start shipping its first ARM server chips to manufacturers for testing in the first quarter of 2014, a company executive said on Tuesday.

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4 Client-Side Web Storage Options That Replace Cookies
Several standards exist for storing large amounts of data in a user's Web browser. Each has its benefits, tradeoffs, W3C standardization status and level of browser support. All are better than cookies.

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Bluetooth innovator creates world's thinnest keyboard
U.K.-based CSR and Inkjet Technology have collaborated to create a printable keyboard that is highly adaptable and just .49mm thick.

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Apple slates Sept. 10 event as new iPhone expectations grow
Apple will likely announce a new iPhone, and perhaps other new products, on Sept. 10, as fans of the company hunger for dazzling displays of innovation.

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With Microsoft-Nokia deal, Stephen Elop's sitting pretty
Microsoft's $7.2 billion deal to buy Nokia makes Nokia CEO Stephen Elop the frontrunner to lead Microsoft after Steve Ballmer departs, analysts said

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