Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 7 Series: TechVi Now Morning Edition
Microsoft's brand new mobile operating system is getting a lot of positive feedback already but you won't be able to get your hands on it for a while. On the flip side, Google Buzz received a lot of negative feedback when introduced, but Google has made some swift changes to try to make everyone happier. Also, Adobe introduced a new version of Flash for Android as well as a tool for app developers that could make all those mobile app stores equal. Find out more on TechVi Now.
Verizon Wireless censors 4chan: TechVi Now Morning Edition
Users of Verizon Wireless cannot reach 4chan, the iPhone's latest OS is now jailbreak-friendly, Google explains why they ran a Super Bowl ad, and more on TechVi Now.
Some Amazon e-books to cost more: TechVi Now
After a short spat, Amazon will be raising prices of certain books published by Macmillan to comply with the book publisher's demands. In other news, Mozilla officially introduces Firefox for certain Nokia phones, the iPad makes a public appearance, and Steve Jobs has some choice words for Adobe and Google. Find out about these stories and more on TechVi Now.
Apple fighting for iPad trademark: TechVi Now
Apple's iPad is not even out yet and so far it is the center of a trademark controversy, a feud with Adobe over Flash, and Netflix is putting it on the back burner. In non-Apple news, Microsoft and Amazon pulled in some big bucks last quarter. Find out more on TechVi Now.
ATI Radeon 5970 is the foot-long GPU champ: HotHardware
We sit down with our buddies from HotHardware, like we do every week, to talk graphic cards this time around. First on the list? ATI's gigantic Radeon 5970, which other than topping performance charts, also tips the price scales more than most cards. On the cheap end of the spectrum, we break down a new card from Zotac which is a low-power unit capable of fitting in well to a home theater without breaking the bank. Also, Adobe has added hardware acceleration support in its latest build of Flash, which is perfect for lower-end computers to play back hi-def Flash content. And, MSI has come out with a desktop that fits that mold really well, which has a touchscreen, Nvidia ION processor, and comes in at about $750. Check the show for the full details.
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- Dave Altavilla , HotHardware
- Marco Chiappetta , HotHardware
Flash 10 coming to Palm Pre early next year?
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Would-be WebOS Flashers are being redirected to a page on Adobe's site claiming Flash should be coming to the device sometime in "the first half of 2010." Though, given Palm's track record, the first half of 2010 tends to mean June rather than anything earlier.
Adobe, EA announce job cuts
The two companies have begun to implement cost-cutting measures to prevent further damage after recording revenue losses this year. As part of the effort, Adobe is cutting 680 jobs, while EA is removing 1,500 positions from its workforce.
Adobe to add Flash to multiple phones, except iPhone
Adobe says its planning to add Flash support to a number of phones, including Android devices and the Palm Pre, but that it won't be adding it for the iPhone. What does this mean for phone buyers and users? We ask Wendy Sheehan Donnell from PC Mag.com, and analyst Rob Enderle from Enderle Group.
Wendy reminds us that most people only use Flash for video, and since the iPhone has a native YouTube app, the bigger loss is for Adobe than iPhone users. Rob's take is similar, though he sees it more as Apple slighting Adobe for its application development environment AIR than the actual web-based flavor of Flash.
What's your take? Do you use Flash? Would you miss it on your phone? Sound off in the comments.
[Update: Sound didn't work, but hit the Engadget link for more info.]
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U.S. Government trying out apps, cloud computing
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United States CIO Vivek Kundra has launched an program toward putting government-run agencies on cloud-based web services. The site Apps.gov is based on Kundra's idea that the federal government must move forward, and when possible, use cheap or free services that are available securely over the web. Google, Microsoft, Adobe and others have offered some technologies to show support for the initiative.
Previously, we have covered Vivek's last big move, the "IT Dashboard," where anybody can go online and track where and how the government spends money.