Microsoft Predicts Windows 7 Devices Will Outsell iPad 5-to-1

From DailyTech: Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) Windows 7 has by far surpassed the company's expectations, becoming the fastest growing operating system in history. The well liked product already achieved the distinction of passing Windows XP.

Now, even with Windows 8 looming ahead for a...

Microsoft: 350 million Windows 7 devices to be shipped in 2012

From CNET News.com: Although Windows 8 is expected to hit store shelves later this year, Microsoft believes its current operating system, Windows 7, will have an awfully good year.

Speaking at a forum in Seoul this week, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that his company expects 350...

Verizon a Bit Overeager to Turn Over Records in Bittorrent Case

From DailyTech: Need your privacy protected? Don't count on Verizon Wireless. The joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc. (LON:VOD) has wound up in an embarassing situation after it shared a bit too much information in the latest extortion...

Apple Maintains Grip on Top Mobile PC Market Share in Q1

From DailyTech: The latest numbers are in from NPD DisplaySearch looking at the mobile PC share and shipments for Q1 2012. According to the numbers, Apple shipped nearly 17.2 million mobile PCs in Q1 racking up 118% year-over-year growth. The big seller for Apple that pushed it to...

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...

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