Intel Previews World's First 1Gb/s Internet Modem

From X-bit Labs: Intel Corp. on Monday previewed its first DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateway solution that is capable of 1Gb/s data transfer. The Intel Puma 6 technology will help enable service providers to meet consumer demand and offer new services while extending their extensive network...

Google eyes layoffs in wake of Motorola Mobility buy, report says

From CNET News.com: As Google prepares to close its Motorola Mobility acquisition, the company could be considering laying off some of the mobile firm's employees, according to a new report.

TechCrunch is reporting today, citing sources, that Google will launch a "listening tour"...

After a Month Delay U.S. Customs Lets HTC Handsets Trickle Through

From DailyTech: HTC Corp. (TPE:2498) had some happy news to report Monday. Its handsets -- including the Evo 4G LTE and the One X -- finally began to be inspected and cleared U.S. Customs and Border Patrol checkpoints.

HTC, based out of Taoyuan, Taiwan, has suffered deep losses to...

ARM Looking Forward to Capture 20% of Mobile PC Market by 2015

From X-bit Labs: While Intel Corp. is attempting to enter the market of smartphones and tablets, ARM is trying hard to plant microprocessors based on its architecture into personal computers and servers. ARM is more than optimistic about its opportunities: the company believes that...

Microsoft Renews Free Xbox 360 for Students Program

From X-bit Labs: Microsoft Corp. has announced the return of its student offer that allows students buying a qualifying Windows 7-based PC to also get a free Xbox 360 4GB console. The offer is available for current students starting May 20 at participating retailers in the U.S.; a...

Windows Phone edging out iPhone in China, says Microsoft

From CNET News.com: Is Windows Phone starting to give the iPhone a run for its money in China? Microsoft thinks so.

Making its debut among Chinese consumers just two months ago, Windows Phone has already picked up a market share of 7 percent, according to Microsoft. That's a tad...

Verizon Wireless Clarifies Stance on Unlimited LTE Data

From DailyTech: Verizon Wireless made quite a few enemies earlier this week when it announced that it would be killing grandfathered unlimited data plans when customers upgraded to new LTE phones. In its place will be new family shared data plans that Verizon Wireless has yet to...

HTC Implements Workaround to Apple's Patent for Evo 4G LTE, One X

From DailyTech: Apple, Inc.'s (AAPL) U.S. Patent No. 5,946,647 covers data-tapping -- creating actionable links in a text document, and displaying a menu of options, such as to call or save a phone number.

While questions of prior art surround the patent, Apple has thus far been...

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