Archive for December, 2010

New computer prices set to rise?

Your next computer might cost you a bit more with component costs set to rise according to a new report. Digitimes.com quoting unnamed industry sources says motherboard prices are expected to rise by 10% on average over the next three months. The rise in some higher-performance boards may even rise by up to 20%. The [...]

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Wikileaks cleared of breaking Australia laws: AFP

The Wikileaks project has been cleared of breaking any local Australian laws – for now. According to a statement released by the Australian Federal Police released a short time ago, “The AFP has completed its evaluation of the material available and has not established the existence of any criminal offences where Australia would have jurisdiction.” [...]

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Barnes & Noble to upgrade Nook Color with Android 2.2 next year

Barnes & Noble’s Nook Color has already been hacked to handle Linux but it looks as though the book retailer plans a modification of its own. According to a report on Digitimes.com, the Nook Color will receive an upgrade early in 2011 to receive Google’s Android 2.2 operating system. The colour e-book reader, manufactured by [...]

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HTC Legend Froyo update for India now, Australia in a few weeks

While HTC Desire owners have been able to download an over-the-air (OTA) update to Google’s Android 2.2 operating system for some time, owners of the mid-range HTC Legend won’t be missing out. HTC India has announced the Froyo update is available to Indian owners of the phone. HTC Australia has said the update would be [...]

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Yahoo to kill off Delicious: reports

Reports are coming in thick and fast of Yahoo! looking to slim down its operation by cutting staff and services. The former internet darling is reportedly set to close a number of services including Yahoo Buzz, MyBlogLog, search engine AltaVista and bookmarking tool Delicious. The company is also expected to let go around 600 staff [...]

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