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The new Internet is full of extraordinary companies that looked at the market from a different angle and created entirely new approaches to the changing Web. Zynga, Amazon, Netflix, Facebook and 1-800-Flowers.com have all seen and seized the massive opportunity of a new Internet driven by social net...

By mixing and matching the elements of its competitors' mobile ecosystems, Microsoft hopes its new smartphone software will succeed where its past efforts failed. Windows Phone 7 will have a walled app store and interface with computers through desktop software created for Microsoft's Zune media pl...

Motorola has been struggling for years to recapture its greatness. Suddenly, it seems to be on the right track, thanks to working with Google's Android operating system and Verizon Wireless. There are so many issues to consider, but the main question today is what are Motorola's plans for the next f...

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to propose rules Thursday that will require wireless phone carriers to alert customers by voice or text message when they have reached their monthly usage limits. The FCC wants carriers to send this alert before customers incur extra charges. At the ...

A week after Logitech rolled out the first standalone box running Google TV, Sony has revealed four new HDTVs and a Blu-ray player powered by the system. The TVs range from 24 to 46 inches and include a RF-based QWERTY keypad remote with a mouse built in, as does the Blu-ray player, a $400 device. T...

The allure of utilizing the latest advance in information technology -- cloud computing -- is that cloud applications will greatly increase efficiency and reduce IT costs. The U.S. government, which spends upwards of $80 billion per year on information technology, clearly presents a big opportunity...

Microsoft unveiled a series of Windows Phone 7 handsets on Monday that will offer a range of features and services, including a version of the AT&T's U-verse, that are designed to help Microsoft make up the ground it has lost in the mobile space in recent years. Microsoft and AT&T also annou...

The mobile commerce revolution promises an "anywhere experience" that boasts the ultimate in convenience. U.S. mobile commerce sales hit $1.20 billion in 2009 and will grow to $2.42 billion this year, according to Coda research consultancy. This is great news for online retailers that are prepared ...

Hulu is expected to file a prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its initial public offering by the end of the year. It reportedly believes it can raise S$200-$300 million. The final decision to move forward is expected to be made in November. If it does happen, the IPO is likel...

With the explosive amounts of electronic information being generated daily, it's no wonder many companies are considering alternative storage options. None of these options has generated more interest than cloud-based systems. Companies are looking to cloud computing to ease the burden of informati...

Shopping continues to shift to the Web. With all the growth in e-commerce, retailers are focusing their efforts on better online merchandising, cross-channel integration and personalization to fine tune their sites for better conversion rates. In addition, many of the best e-commerce retailers are t...

Research In Motion on Friday reportedly came to an agreement of sorts with the United Arab Emirates, narrowly averting a ban on its services that was due to kick in next Monday. Neither side will disclose details of just what transpired. Meanwhile, RIM faces bans or clampdowns in several other count...

When Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer visited Adobe's offices to meet with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on Thursday afternoon, rumors began circulating that Microsoft was negotiating the purchase of Adobe. The meeting agenda reportedly included discussions about Apple, suggesting Ballmer wanted to talk abo...

One of the commonly accepted myths of the SaaS market and the broader cloud computing environment is that it is inherently a high-transaction business. This view has been fostered by the rapid growth of many commodity-oriented SaaS solutions and public cloud services. However, just as the overall te...

Verizon Wireless unveiled its plan for rolling out its 4G network on Wednesday, offering a glimpse into how the wireless experience will change for most users in the not-too-distant future. Consumers who do a lot of Web surfing or regularly download music or video on wireless devices should expect t...