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ARM devices to rival Apple iPad

The launch of Apple's iPad will pave the way for a slew of rival products this year, an Arm executive said, predicting over 50 tablet PC devices will be launched globally.

Penguin reaches out to grab Apple iPad opportunity

The murky and untested waters of ebook publishing can be hard to navigate, and many a company has been seen flailing its arms in an attempt to keep its head above water. Perhaps they should take a lesson from Penguin Books, a company that seems to have no fear of diving into the deep to try something new.

Apple, Nokia patent case on hold

With all the attention focused on Apple suing HTC in the last few days, you might have forgotten that Apple has been embroiled in another legal dispute, instituted by rival mobile phone maker Nokia.

HTC rejects Apple's claim of patent infringement

Smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) defended itself against accusations of patent infringement by Apple, saying it develops its own technology.

PC Shipments up 20 percent in 2010 – Gartner

Global PC shipments will top 366 million units this year, according to a new forecast from Gartner.

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Pwn2Own hacking contest to break iPhone, Android security

A hacking contest next month will award cash prizes of $15,000 to anyone who can break into an iPhone, BlackBerry Bold, Droid or Nokia smartphone.

MWC 2010: Sony Ericsson unveils Xperia X10 touchscreen smartphones

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications expanded its line of smartphones based on Google's Android software platform on Sunday, adding two new touchscreen models: the Xperia X10 mini and mini pro.

iPhone market share down, sales up

As reported by the Wall Street Journal , an ABI Research paper claims (with what sounds like a little too much glee) that the iPhone's market share among smartphone has dipped to 16.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to a little over 18 percent from the previous three-month period.

Amazon prepping touchscreen Kindle?

Amazon prepping touchscreen Kindle?

Amazon.com has purchased flexible touchscreen maker Touchco in an apparent attempt to beef up technology aboard its Kindle e-readers to better compete against Apple's iPad, the New York Times reported.

Apple announces iPad UK street date

Apple has announced that the Wi-Fi model of its iPad media tablet will go on sale in the UK in "late March". The 3G Apple iPad will be available in the UK sometime in April. Apple has not yet released its UK iPad pricing.

Workers strike at Nokia's Indian factory

Employees at Nokia's mobile handset manufacturing plant in Chennai are protesting and disrupting work, after the company suspended some staff pending an inquiry, the company said on Thursday.

Apple Mac sales to shoot up in 2010

Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster is predicting a bumper year for Apple, suggesting that Mac sales, not iPhones or the new tablet, will drive near term gains.

Amazon releases Kindle SDK to developers

Amazon releases Kindle SDK to developers

Amazon.com has announced its first ever software developer's kit for anyone who wants to create active content for its popular Kindle e-readers.

Apple Tablet won't launch until June, says analyst

The Apple Tablet may not launch until June, according to an analyst.

Gartner: IT departments forced back to 2005 budgets

Gartner: IT departments forced back to 2005 budgets

Businesses are imposing 2005-level budgets on their IT departments, in spite of expecting technology to enable major business change, according to an extensive report.

LG prefers Android despite Windows Mobile deal

In the absence of a new version of Windows Mobile, LG said it plans to use Android on more than half its smartphones, despite a recent pledge to use primarily Microsoft's mobile operating system.

Touchscreen netbook with two screens at CES

Touchscreen netbook with two screens at CES

MSI is demonstrating a number of prototype PCs and laptops on its CES stand, including two dual screen netbooks.

Intel pushing Atom chips to tablet makers

Intel pushing Atom chips to tablet makers

Intel is ramping up efforts to push low power Atom chips in the burgeoning category of tablet devices, a market where the chip giant, which dominates netbooks, faces tough competition from competitors like Nvidia.

Novell introducing Moblin netbook

Novell introducing Moblin netbook

MSI and Novell will ship the first netbook based on the Moblin open source Linux operating system in February.

Apple iPhone becomes spy toy with Security Cam app

The Security Cam app from Crowded Road has had a long, difficult journey to the App Store. The application, which turns the iPhone into a possible spying device, was submitted to Apple back in December of 2008, yet it was just approved recently.

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