Google launches mobile messaging service
Putting some truth to the rampant rumours that Google was getting into the instant messaging business, the company has announced the beta test release of Google SMS, the mobile phone equivalent of IM. More...

W3C launches web services addressing working group
The W3C announced last week that it has launched a Web Services Addressing Working Group, chartered through February 2006 and chaired by BEA's Mark Nottingham. More...

MySQL to use open source Microsoft toolset
The next release of the MyQSL database server will include a Windows installer based on an open-source toolset released by Microsoft earlier this year. More...

IBM plans to release asset-monitoring product
IBM plans to unveil asset-monitoring and field-service products designed to improve equipment maintenance and employee productivity in the petroleum industry. More...

DoCoMo handsets to use Qualcomm's WCDMA chip sets
In a major victory for Qualcomm's WCDMA technology, the US firm announced that it will work with Japan's NTT DoCoMo wireless service provider to promote the WCDMA digital wireless technology. More...

US CAN-SPAM compliance doubles
Compliance with the US CAN-SPAM Act doubled in September over the previous month to hit an all-time high, MX Logic announced last week. More...

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