Will 2010 be the year the Ballmer era ends at Microsoft? That subject has been swirling around the tech media …
50-50 chance Apple unveils tablet next month, says analyst
There's a 50-50 chance that Apple will introduce its first tablet-sized device next month, a noted Wall Street analyst said …
Five big questions about cloud computing
In a largely downbeat year, I couldn't help but delight in Larry Ellison's over-the-top takedown of cloud computing last September. …
Find last minute gifts on Facebook. Yes, Facebook
Looking for a gift to send to someone halfway across the country? Don't give up just because it's getting too …
5 must-have IT management technologies for 2010
As more companies expand virtualization deployments and consider cloud computing, the average IT environment will grow ever more complex. For …
Subscriptions boost Red Hat revenue
Open-source enterprise software vendor Red Hat reported fiscal third-quarter revenue up 18 percent from the same quarter last year. Total …
Google purchase of AdMob gets closer antitrust review
Google's purchase of mobile advertising provider AdMob for $750 million has drawn closer regulatory scrutiny as U.S. antitrust officials have …
Secure1st to host IT security workshops
Secure1st has announced its plans to conduct free monthly workshops beginning 2010, covering various areas of IT Security and Computer …
Oracle slapped with suit tied to Fusion Applications
A Georgia company is suing Oracle for fraud and copyright infringement, saying the vendor is unlawfully using the company's technology …
Hackers claim victory in cracking Amazon Kindle DRM
Amazon.com's Kindle e-book reader is coming under assault by hackers, who say they've figured out ways to export protected content …
Opinion: OLPC plans super-thin, super-cheap tablet
The nonprofit group One Laptop Per Child wants to produce a touchscreen tablet computer by 2012 that will cost less …
Microsoft yanks Custom XML from Word, offers patch to OEMs
Microsoft already has a patch available that strips out XML technology the company is barred from using after Jan. 11, …
Nortel accepts $282M bid for VoIP unit
Nortel Networks has entered into an agreement to sell its Carrier VoIP (Voice over IP) and Application Solutions business to …
Hackers hit OpenX ad server in Adobe attack
Hackers have exploited flaws in a popular open-source advertising software to place malicious code on advertisements on several popular Web …