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Hardware

Submission + - High-Speed USB 3.0 to Reach Smartphones and Tablet (pcworld.com)

helix2301 writes: "USB 3.0 will reach smartphones and tablets by the end of the year says the USB standards setting organization on Sunday. The standard for smart phones and tablets will most likely be MicroUSB 3.0 technology it's faster then 2.0 and the small form factor will fit the devices very accordingly."
Microsoft

Submission + - Microsoft Upgrading Everyone To Latest Version Of (windowsteamblog.com) 1

helix2301 writes: "Microsoft will be upgrading all Windows XP, Vista and 7 users to the latest IE silently. They are doing this because they have found a large number of non-patched systems. Microsoft pointed out that Chrome and Firefox do this regularly. They will start with Australia and Brazil in January then go world wide after they have assured there are no issues."

Submission + - Napster Being Shut Down (guitarworld.com)

helix2301 writes: "Napster which was the first music sharing site before any others is being shutdown in the next few days. Rhapsody has purchased Napster and will be shutting it down. Napster which has been around since the 90's and change the music business for better and for always. The company was founded by Shawn Parker and Shawn Fanning two college students."
Cloud

Submission + - Pandora Adds 10,000 Comedy Clips (mashable.com)

helix2301 writes: "Pandora has added over 10,000 comedy clips from over 700 comedians. Pandora said they are taking the same approach to comedy as they take to music. Some of the comedians mentioned were George Carlin, Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler just to name a few."
The Internet

Submission + - StartUp America (techcrunch.com)

helix2301 writes: "Startup America is an economic growth project that is in effort to help stimulate the economy. 15 companies have already committed to help with this project Facebook, IBM, AOL and LinkIn just to name a few."
Windows

Submission + - Microsoft Security Essentials A Windows Update Now (computerworld.com)

helix2301 writes: Microsoft is adding Microsoft Security Essentials to windows update as a Optional update. No word yet on when or if the update will ever be a required update. Some companies has complained saying if this is a required update Microsoft would be cornering the market on Anti-Virus. Companies are also saying this could reek havoc on the personal computer since the user might already have an anti-virus installed.
News

Submission + - Skype Files 100Million IPO (techcrunch.com)

helix2301 writes: Skype has filed a 100 Million IPO statement. The company which was just purchased last year from Ebay by a group of private investors is hoping to file public to raise money to help move the company along with there plans. Will be interesting to see how this works out if they are making Facebook wait till 2012 to file public I wonder how long they will make Skype wait. If Skype gets turned down I wonder how this will effect their business model and plans for the company.
News

Submission + - NTP Sues Big IT Companies (techcrunch.com) 1

helix2301 writes: NTP who claims to be the founder and holds the patent for sending e-mail over wireless hand held devices is sewing Microsoft, Apple, Google, and other major players in the technology industry. They sewed RIM a few years ago and they settled out of court. The amount they are sewing for is unknown at this time.
Apple

Submission + - Apple Invaids China (crunchgear.com)

helix2301 writes: Apple is branching out into China with a first Apple store in Shanghai. Apple plans on opening 2 more additional stores in Shanghai. Photos of construction and details of Apples China plans are also reveled in the article.

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