Submitted by Bantoney on December 15, 2011 - 17:03
Girls, want to get your man some hard-core tech for Christmas? Then look no further than the Motorola Xoom. It's so Futuristic it makes Star Trek look outdated. It comes with a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, and ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking so he can surf the net faster and still have time to give you a massage.
Portugal Telecom, a global telecommunications operator offering multimedia services in Portugal and developing international markets, has expanded its use of Red Hat Enterprise Linux as it moves toward an open source and open standards infrastructure.
Apple has released version 10.2.2 of its popular iTunes media player software, a maintenance and security update that addresses a number of bugs and fixes two security vulnerabilities.
The iOS 4.3.2 software update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch has been released and among its security updates is the addition to a blacklist of the fraudulent SSL certificates which were issued after an attackercompromised the Comodo SSL Certification Authority.
The T-shirt Design Competition for the Desktop Summit has just opened. We are looking for designs that go beyond your typical conference shirt which finds its final resting place in the closet or drawer once you have returned home. The winning design should reflect the passion and energy of the Free Desktop communities that The Desktop Summit represents.
Microsoft has released its free Microsoft Safety Scanner (MSS). This scans for and removes malware from Windows systems without requiring prior installation, reports H-Online. The report further states, "According to AV-Test's Andreas Marx, the on-demand anti-virus scanner appears to be based on the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), but with the addition of a complete signature database."
It was the middle of March this year when Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 9. Just couple of weeks after that, Microsoft today has launched IE10. At the Mix 11 conference in Las Vegas, Microsoft made the attendees amazed by releasing the IE10.
Altec Lansing has introduced the new Octiv 650 docking speaker system for the iPhone and iPod touch, marrying minimalist design with powerful performance. Destined to be an integral piece for any living space, the Octiv 650 delivers broad spectrum audio while displaying full screen video from an iPhone or iPod Touch on a TV screen. Utilizing Altec Lansing’s free Music Mood app, users can unwind with a number of soothing pre-loaded videos and sounds.
Intel Capital, Intel Corporation's global investment organization, today announced a $20 million investment in Kno Inc., an education software company. The investment is part of a $30 million Series-C round led by Intel Capital, which includes participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Advance Publications, First Round Capital, FLOODGATE and SV Angels. Kno will use the funding to develop its innovative educational software solutions for multiple platforms, including Intel architecture.
