Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Apple unveils higher capacity iPod, iPhone models. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday introduced models of its popular iPod touch handheld computer and iPhone with double the memory available in previous versions. [Reuters: Technology News] comment []2:38:07 PM

Why people hate Vista. You rarely hear about a new OS causing people to panic. But IT consultant Scott Pam says that's exactly what his small-business clients are doing when they install Windows Vista on new PCs and run smack into compatibility or usability roadblocks. Pam's clients are not alone: Since InfoWorld launched its petition drive on Jan. 14 to ask Microsoft to continue selling new XP licenses indefinitely alongside its Vista licenses, m [IDG InfoWorld] comment []12:33:10 PM

Amazon buys into Lovefilm. For £9.99 per month, postage included Amazon Europe has agreed to cough the cash to acquire the largest stake in DVD-by-post outfit Lovefilm. It'll sell its own UK and German DVD rental businesses to Lovefilm as part of the deal.âo[oe] [The Register] comment []11:22:33 AM

2008 Turing Award Winners Announced. [Slashdot] comment []12:54:22 AM

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