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Automating Infrastructure and Operations Management with VMware
With VMware, virtualization tools come with a management system built in. Check out this webcast to learn more.
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Patent signals that Thunderbolt port coming to iOS devices?
It was understood previously that Apple's participation in the development of the Thunderbolt interconnect was a backseat collaboration with Intel. However, according to a recent Apple patent...
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Microsoft's hypervisor-controlled, fast-boot, multi-boot PC patent application
Here's an interesting patent application by Microsoft for a PC that incorporates fast-boot, multi-boot system controlled by a hypervisor virtual machine manager.
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Forget the iBike, I want an iCar!
Lots of people took interest in Apple's recent patent application for a Smart Bicycle System, but forget the iBike, I want an iCar!
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Apple now trying to patent App ideas
Apple's latest idea for squeezing more money out of the iPhone cash cow - patenting App ideas.
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HTC magnet-on-a-stick tackles touchscreen writing
A new HTC patent application points to a novel way of combining capacitive touchscreens with stylus use — putting a magnetic head on the stylus.
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Apple files patents on haptic feedback, biometrics and RFID detection
A patent application filed by Apple in February 2008 for multi-touch display screen with localized tactile feedback indicates that the company is researching haptic feedback for possible inclusion...
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Front-facing video camera spotted in Apple patent application
MacRumors unearthed two patent applications filed by Apple in the past couple of weeks that indicate the company is researching motion-aware interfaces for the iPhone. It works like this, the...
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Apple likes jailbroken iPhones too
Somebody in Cupertino's in a lot of hot water Monday morning. In fact, they might as well not even show up to work tomorrow. Apparently some genius at Apple submitted a patent application for...
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Metered computing: Another great argument for open source in 2009
Metered computing, as outlined by Microsoft in a patent application, isn't the worst idea I've heard -- but it ranks up there with other spectacular failures like the original DivX, AOL dial-up,...
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Microsoft files pay-per-use PC patent
A Microsoft patent application details a business model whereby the user gets a free or heavily subsidized PC but is charged for usage time, application and performance.
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Apple patent application for RF module
A recent patent application filed by Apple describes its vision for a new Personal Area Network (PAN) that would link RF modules in everything from clothes to accessories which would...
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Doing the Microsoft patent math
Just over a year ago, Microsoft officials threw down the patent gauntlet, claiming free and open-source software violated 235 of its patents -- but refused (and continue to refuse) to get more...
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Google applies for image text patent
Search giant filed a patent application last year for extracting and using text that can be seen in image and video files.
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Gpay: Send money to people with SMS?
Paying for things with your cell phone isn't a new concept, but as with most things, it seems to get more interesting when Google does something with it. A patent filed by the search engine...
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Bill Gates seeks patent for ad-rebate program
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and a Microsoft researcher applied for a patent in March 2006 for a advertising system that would use customer points to confirm transactions. Think of it as a...
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Red Hat defends patent applications
Linux distributor Red Hat has published a clarification of its policy on software patents, defending itself against criticism of the company's patents policy.
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10 wild new patents: The future of tech?
USPTO has been granting lots of new patents, some with a surprisingly quick turnaround. Here are drawings of 10 noteworthy patents issued to top tech players last week.
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Judge denies Oracle's motion to overturn patent ruling
Judge Alsup upholds jury's verdict on patents, arguing that remaining 10 jurors could have "rejected every word" of Oracle's primary expert witness.
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IFS releases Applications 8; updated ERP suite for big industry
IFS' new enterprise resource management app suite aims to please manufacturers, IT departments and any big business that has assets to track or a supply chain to check.
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How freebies are ruining Google I/O
The Law of Unintended Consequences claims another victim as Google's largesse threatens to undermine the purpose of Google I/O.
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