Microsoft is benefiting from the strong PC refresh by businesses, particularly with Windows 7
December 6, 2010
IDC Points To Recovering Printer Market
HP has increased its leading position in a printer market which is returning to pre-downturn shipping levels
Android Gains On Apple As Pressure On RIM Continues
The latest smartphone numbers have found that Android continues to close the gap with Apple, but the pressure on RIM continues
WikiLeaks’ Biggest Revelation: Poor Security
The biggest revelation from WikiLeaks is government incompetence not government secrets, and Gary McKinnon did it first, says Eric Doyle
Reports: Exploding Droid 2 Injures Man
The screen of a Droid 2 smartphone exploded sending a man to the emergency room for stitches
BT To Launch 1Gbps Fibre Broadband Trial In Suffolk
BT is testing a 1Gbps fibre broadband connection in Suffolk to help the government create the best super-fast broadband network in Europe
Could Jeremy Hunt’s Plan Justify An Obscenity?
Jeremy Hunt doesn't deserve the obscene name he got on the BBC, but his broadband plans aren't good enough, says Peter Judge
Facebook To Revamp User Profiles
Facebook's new-style profile pages will show off tagged photos and bring user information together in one place
Huawei Establishes UK Cyber Security Centre
Amid ongoing national cyber security concerns, Huawei has announced the creation of a cyber security centre in the UK
Jeremy Hunt Promises 600,000 Jobs From Broadband
After an accidental insult on the BBC, Jeremy Hunt repeated the government's broadband plans
Apple Set To Release Subscription-Focused iOS 4.3
Apple is about to release a new upgrade to iOS, the operating system for its iPad and iPhone
Reports: Groupon Turns Down $6bn Google Buyout Bid
The localised shopping web service Groupon has reportedly turned down a takeover offer of $6bn, possibly due to competition concerns over Google
Google Set To Unveil Chrome OS Netbook
Google will show a Chrome OS netbook on 7 December, but there is no word on when the devices will arrive
Samsung Sells 1 million Galaxy Tabs
Samsung's iPad rival, the Galaxy Tab, has sold 1 million units worldwide, up from 600,000 two weeks ago
Google Acquires Content Protection Specialist
The acquisition of Widevine could allow Google to bolster YouTube with video optimisation and digital rights management technologies
Apple Bans Demos On Mac App Store
Apple has announced the second beta of Mac OS X 10.6.6, with support for the forthcoming Mac App Store