Today's "Technology Briefing" from NewsFactor Network
Tuesday -- April 29, 2008 -- http://www.newsfactor.com
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* Technology Briefing Summary
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1. The Real Threat to Google: Cell Phones
Google's biggest threat may not be Microsoft or Yahoo. One of the most formidable challenges facing the search engine giant is more likely sitting in your pocket or purse: your cell phone. Full Story
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2. Social-Networking Applications Can Pose Security Risks
Even the privacy-conscious unwittingly hand over personal information to strangers when they download and install social network "applications," third-party mini-programs for anything from games to trivia. Full Story
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3. Cray Will Add Intel Processors To Supercomputers
Cray and Intel announced Monday a multiyear agreement to develop new high-performance supercomputers with future Xeon and other Intel processor technologies. Cray will still use AMD chips. Full Story
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4. Somebody Stole My Internet Domain Name
The practice of "domain tasting," where names are registered by the millions and tested for their advertising prospects without charge for a five-day grace period, is creating a host of Web woes. Full Story
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5. Verizon Wireless Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers in Q1
Verizon's first-quarter earnings rose 9.8 percent as its wireless division signed up more customers than rival carriers, reaffirming analysts' view that telecom companies will hold up well as the economy slows. Full Story
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6. Struggling GPS Device Market Faces a Turning Point
Consumer navigation devices have gone from expensive gadgets to mainstream gear in just three years, but are they destined to become low-margin commodity products, like pocket calculators? Full Story
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1. Ericsson Eyes Flat Mobile Infrastructure Growth
Weak U.S. dollar pressures margins. Full Story
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2. Microsoft Insists XP Death Date Firm Despite Ballmer
Business clients can pay for downgrade. Full Story
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3. Albany Is a Step Toward the Future for Microsoft Office
Update sets stage for Office hybrid. Full Story
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