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Revamped BlackBerry 10 devices only in 2013
RIM had sent out 260,000 of its poor-selling PlayBook tablet computers, which it has discounted sharply after initially pricing them at levels comparable with Apple’s iPad
Samsung Galaxy Beam now up for pre-booking
Facebook, LinkedIn boost privacy drive-watchdog
Data protection laws are under review in Europe amid rapid change in how people use the Internet and as services such as cloud computing
Chrome browser now available for Apple’s iPad, iPhone
Google’s browser overtook Microsoft Corp’s Internet Explorer in May as the world’s most popular, according to analytics company StatCounter
Huawei denies violating international norms
The company reacts to telecom department’s allegations on stealing IPs and making low-cost equipment for strategic reasons
Only 6 pc SMBs prepared for disaster: Symantec
Lack of resources, budgets and general awareness holding down the adoption of disaster preparedness in Indian SMBs
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Xilinx unveils building blocks for PCI Express Gen3
Users can design systems that meet high system bandwidth requirements needed in communications, storage, server applications using Xilinx’s integrated blocks for the PCI Express Gen3 standard along with support for 1866Mb/s high speed memory interfaces in mid-speed grade devices
Automation drives demand for sensors
According to Frost and Sullivan, the market for inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, magnetic, ultrasonic and LVDT sensors reached Rs.132.65 lakh crore in 2011 after negative growth rates in 2009 and is expected to reach Rs.166.56 lakh crore in 2018
Elpida’s bankruptcy brings stability to DRAM pricing
The acquisition of the bankrupt DRAM vendor by many big players like Micron, SK Hynix and Global Foundries has made Elpida even more popular. After Elpida has filed for its bankruptcy, the analysts have noted that pricing in the dynamic random access memory (DRAM) market has become markedly less volatile
Satyamev Jayate: Both sides of a ‘botched’ tale
After an episode on corrupt doctors was aired on Satyamev Jayate, Aamir Khan has been facing stiff opposition from healthcare professionals in India. Many doctors have alleged that Aamir has shown only a one-sided version of the story of healthcare, which has lead to a lot of other problems. What do you have to say about this issue?
Micron to buy Elpida for $2.5 bn, speculation still on
As it seems to be a high risk high reward acquisition for Micron, the US based chip maker has reportedly struck a deal of $2.5 billion for bankrupt Japanese based DRAM vendor, Elpida
Sudhir Tangri is Agilent’s country manager for EMG
Prior to his appointment to this position Sudhir Tangri was the vice- president and head of sales at Symphony Teleca Corporation
A typewriter keyboard for your tablet, seriously
This cutting-edge device retains the old-world charm, while being compatible with ultra-modern devices, including laptops, tablets and PCs
No inquiry against OnMobile CEO
Bangalore-based OnMobile Global Limited has rejected media reports of investigation against company’s promoter and CEO Arvind Rao over alleged misappropriation of funds
