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The release of Windows Phone 7 marks a significant improvement over its predecessor, but it may not be enough to reverse Microsoft's slipping market share in the smartphone market. Analysts are questioning whether the software giant can compete with the likes of Apple and Google, and some are
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The 2010 Mobile World Congress, which kicked off in Barcelona on Monday, is poised to highlight the growing significance of mobile software in the fast-paced mobile industry. With over 1,300 companies in attendance, the event will feature the latest products and technologies from traditional handset manufacturers like Nokia and
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The Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology is poised to revolutionize the wireless communication industry, with companies like Qualcomm Inc. (Nasdaq: QCOM), Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK), Infineon Technologies AG (NYSE: IFX), Apple Inc. (AAPL), and Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) at the forefront of the innovation. The growing demand for high-speed wireless
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Microsoft has addressed user complaints of a "black screen of death" issue on its new Windows 7 operating system, stating that it has found no evidence to support the claim that recent security updates are causing the problem. This follows concerns raised by some users who reported issues
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MasterCard Worldwide is accelerating its commercial deployment of mobile payment in the Asia-Pacific region through a large-scale Near Field Communications (NFC) pilot, the largest to date. The pilot, launched in Bengaluru, India, in collaboration with Citibank, Nokia, and Vodafone, allows consumers to make contactless payments using their mobile phones, enjoying
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ICAP Ocean Tomo, a division of ICAP Plc, has been engaged to exclusively license an intellectual property portfolio developed by researchers at the renowned Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University. This portfolio contains 21 U.S.-issued patents, focusing on polymer-stabilized LCD technology and liquid crystal alignment. The technologies
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The Open IPTV Forum (OIPF), an industry consortium comprising leading consumer electronics and telecommunications companies, has released a revised version (1.1) of its standards-based IPTV specification. This updated platform enables consumer devices, compliant with OIPF guidelines, to access content delivered over the open internet, facilitating 'over-the-top' (OTT)
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ROK Entertainment Group, in partnership with Claro, the largest mobile operator in the Dominican Republic, has launched Ideas TV, a mobile TV subscription service that offers a range of local and international channels. Powered by ROK's award-winning over-the-air video-streaming technologies, Ideas TV will provide an initial package of
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Netgear Inc. (NTGR), a technology company that designs and innovates networking, storage, and security technologies, is expected to face significant challenges in the current economic downturn. According to a report by BeaconEquity.com, the company's small size and reliance on economic activity in OECD nations make it vulnerable
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Zacks Equity Research has announced a list of stocks that have been featured in their daily Analyst Blog, including NTT DoCoMo, Alcatel-Lucent, LM Ericsson AB, Nokia Corp., and Siemens AG. These companies have been collaborating to develop new specifications for a mechanism that delivers network-based value-added services for IP Multimedia
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Nicholas DeRoma, formerly chief legal officer of Nortel Networks Corp., has been appointed as the executive vice president, chief legal and compliance officer at Alcoa. DeRoma brings a wealth of experience, having served in various posts at IBM for 25 years and leading legal and compliance operations in Europe, Asia,
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As the tech industry continues to evolve, major corporations and government entities are engaging in high-stakes transactions. In recent news, IBM is set to acquire technology services company SPSS Inc. for $1.2 billion, Apple is rumored to be releasing a media tablet in September, and the Ontario government is
