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Yearly Archives: 2007, 2008

Amid hints of Firefox Mobile alphas, 'Fennec' moves forward

BetaNews.Com - 6 hours ago

So how close is a real, supported version of Firefox for mobile devices? Prototypes have been under way for months, but last weekend, Mozilla's CEO indicated a real Firefox-branded alpha could be made available "in a …
Job gains and losses in IT: The latest numbers

BetaNews.Com - 8 hours ago

Although the telecom industry lost 3,400 jobs from August through September of this year, the computer manufacturing business lost virtually none, and "computer systems design and related services" picked up 8,500 more …
Despite an announcement, 'Kilimanjaro' may not be the next SQL Server

BetaNews.Com - 8 hours ago

There's a difference between building a new database engine, and building tools that are bundled with an existing database engine for a new product. So even analysts may be surprised to learn the next SQL Server is not …
Is the US fast becoming a 'third world' for smartphones?

BetaNews.Com - 8 hours ago

What do the Blackberry Bold, Nokia 5800, and the HTC Touch HD have in common? They're all 3G smartphones that have no US release date.
CEA: Holiday TV, game machine sales to rise this year, despite economy

BetaNews.Com - 8 hours ago

With consumers suffering huge losses on investments in their homes and retirement funds, will they really spend more on CE products this holiday season than last? Two categories should do well, a CEA analyst predicted …