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The International Herald Tribune
IHT.com Tech Alert
Paris, Saturday, August 30, 2008
AT&T rivals on attack over iPhone woes
The iPhone's July debut has been nothing less than a public relations headache for AT&T, with eager buyers complaining about dropped calls and poor network connections.

Cable quietly introduces an anytime elections channel
The channel, called Elections '08 On Demand, lets people watch videos whenever they want, much the way they can on YouTube or the Web sites of television networks.

Microsoft to buy Greenfield Online for $486 million
The company owns Ciao.com, which offers advice on purchases, mainly of consumer electronics, and encourages users to join a network of shopping experts to share opinions.
- Microsoft tries to offer something different

Dell's earnings fell 17% amid overseas expansion
The computer maker's results surprised investors and caused a sell-off in Dell stock in after-hours trading.

News alert for Mac fans: Apple has never been perfect
Glitches with the iPhone and MobileMe have devoted Mac users asking if Apple is losing its shine. But don't forget a long history of gaffes dating back to the Apple III of 1980, the Apple Newton and the "Copland" OS.
- Apple's iPhone ad banned in Britain

Nikon ushers in the era of the video SLR
The D90 shoots high-definition video, while allowing the user all the lens flexibility of a still camera.

Market researcher loses bidder and rejects another
Taylor Nelson Sofres struck a brave pose Wednesday, again rejecting a hostile bid from WPP Group after its preferred merger partner walked away. But analysts said the company was now almost certain to end up in WPP's embrace.
- TUI in difficult spot as it tries to sell Hapag-Lloyd shipping unit

Taking soccer to the small screen
Across Europe, the lure of professional soccer is so strong that some mobile operators, especially in Britain, are beginning to report a rise in mobile viewing.

Retailers threaten bottom line for computer makers
Before they ship computers to retailers like Best Buy, the largest electronics retailer in the United States, computer makers load them up with lots of free software. For $30, Best Buy will get rid of it for you.

A watch for 007 when he's a bit lost
A watch by Suunto brimming with features; earbuds to keep volume safe; and a high-tech mouse for online gamers
- New gadgets for the elderly
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