The pre-alpha version of the Opera 10.5 browser has been released, which Opera is claiming is up to seven times faster than the engine in Opera 10.10
December 22, 2009
Sales Of Mobile Devices To Almost Double In Five Years
Shipments of mobile devices, including smartphones, netbooks, and consumer electronics are expected to nearly double by 2014
Users Risk Christmas Penalty From Too Much Online TV
An increasing number of people are watching their favourite TV shows online, but are risking a penalty for excessive downloading
Apple Ships Firmware Update For Problem iMacs
Apple has issued a firmware update after complaints that some of its 27-inch iMacs were suffering from flickering screens
Companies Warned About Christmas Switch Off
If British businesses were to switch off their electronic equipment in empty offices during the Christmas period, they could save up to £110 million
IBM And Vodafone Use Mobile Tech To Combat Malaria
IBM and Vodafone are using SMS and web technology to manage the supply of anti-malarial drugs in Tanzania
Project Canvas Wins Provisional Approval From BBC Trust
The BBC Trust has given its provisional approval for the BBC to participate in Project Canvas, a video-on-demand service in conjunction with five other broadcasters
Wind-Powered Data Centre Launched in Illinois
Other World Computing (OWC) has become the first US data centre operator to run its entire operation using an on-site wind turbine
Hungary Backs Open Standards But Lags On Open Source
Hungary's decision to back open standards is seen as evidence that the government is ahead in adopting open approaches to IT, but some experts are skeptical about the announcement
BT Targets Olympic Deadline For NGA Rollout
The rollout of superfast broadband is ahead of schedule and BT has said it should be installed in 40 percent of homes in time for the 2012 Olympic Games
Dell Updates Inspiron Mini 10 Notebook
Dell will offer an updated Inspiron Mini 10 netbook in early January
Palm Releases Ares Mobile Development Tools Beta
Palm announces the public beta availability of Project Ares, which the company says is the first complete set of integrated mobile development tools hosted entirely in the browser
IBM Plans To Boost Cloud Tech In 2010
IBM will ramp up its cloud computing efforts in the messaging and collaboration market in 2010
Ford Turns Hot-Rods Into Hot-Spots
Ford says it will introduce the second generation of its Sync in-car connectivity system
Microsoft CFO Drives Off To GM
Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell will become the vice chairman and chief financial officer of General Motors in 2010, with plans to step down from his position at Microsoft on 31 Dec.