Recent articles by Robert Jaques

EBay found liable for counterfeit goods

EBay found liable for counterfeit goods

EBay has been hit with a €20,000 fine after being found liable for counterfeit goods sold on its site. The landmark ruling, which is the first in a long line of such lawsuits, may set a precedent that puts liability on eBay for all counterfeit goods sold on its site in the future..
Robert Jaques Jun 10 2008 2:13PM Hardware
Samsung Omnia takes on 3G iPhone

Samsung Omnia takes on 3G iPhone

Samsung has moved to take the wind out of Steve Jobs's sails this afternoon by unveiling its Omnia i900 smartphone just hours before the expected launch of Apple's much-hyped 3G iPhone..
Robert Jaques Jun 10 2008 2:13PM Hardware
GPS semiconductor firms face 'uncertain future'

GPS semiconductor firms face 'uncertain future'

Semiconductor vendors that pioneered the GPS market are facing an "uncertain future", experts warn..
Robert Jaques Jun 10 2008 2:13PM Hardware
HP and Acer settle patent spat

HP and Acer settle patent spat

HP reported this week that it has settled an ongoing patent spat with Acer..
Robert Jaques Jun 10 2008 9:00AM Hardware
Sun fires up Java Caps 6

Sun fires up Java Caps 6

Sun Microsystems has announced the immediate availability of Java Composite Application Platform Suite (Java Caps) 6, the latest version of its service-oriented architecture and business integration software..
Robert Jaques Jun 10 2008 8:51AM Software
Q1 storage software sales soar

Q1 storage software sales soar

The worldwide storage software market generated sales of US$2.9bn in the first quarter of 2008, analysts reported today..
Robert Jaques Jun 10 2008 8:51AM Software
'Camera pill' goes on incredible voyage

'Camera pill' goes on incredible voyage

Medical scientists have developed tiny cameras that can be swallowed by a patient and steered around the body to deliver images of the oesophagus..
Robert Jaques Jun 6 2008 10:34AM Hardware
Microsoft unveils Windows Embedded Standard 2009

Microsoft unveils Windows Embedded Standard 2009

Microsoft has announced the immediate availability of Windows Embedded Standard 2009 Community Technology Preview..
Robert Jaques Jun 6 2008 10:34AM Software
Mobile connections ring alarm bells

Mobile connections ring alarm bells

Makers of burglar alarm security systems are turning away from landlines and using mobile telephony to pass information from the alarm panel to a central monitoring facility..
Robert Jaques Jun 6 2008 10:34AM Security
EC green lights Nokia's Trolltech buy

EC green lights Nokia's Trolltech buy

The European Commission has unconditionally approved Nokia's takeover of Norwegian software firm Trolltech..
Robert Jaques Jun 6 2008 7:44AM Telco/ISP
Analysts herald wireless social networking revolution

Analysts herald wireless social networking revolution

Wireless social networking will revolutionise the global technology business and reshape the global display and semiconductor industries, experts predict..
Robert Jaques Jun 6 2008 7:44AM Software
Chipmakers turn to more complex chemicals

Chipmakers turn to more complex chemicals

The migration to ever smaller chip sizes is necessitating an increased use of more complex chemicals in the semiconductor fabrication process, experts reported today..
Robert Jaques Jun 6 2008 7:44AM Hardware
Boffins tackle random scanning worms

Boffins tackle random scanning worms

Scientists may have found a new way to combat random scanning internet worms such as the notorious Code Red and SQL Slammer infections.
Robert Jaques Jun 5 2008 10:17PM Security
Existing cables key part of home networks

Existing cables key part of home networks

Service providers make the most of coaxial and phone wiring.
Robert Jaques Jun 5 2008 8:08AM Networking
Analyst predicts bright future for Bluetooth

Analyst predicts bright future for Bluetooth

Almost 2.4 billion units of Bluetooth-enabled equipment will ship worldwide in 2013, new research predicts..
Robert Jaques Jun 5 2008 8:08AM Networking
WiMax to enable 'full mobile internet'

WiMax to enable 'full mobile internet'

Wide area WiMax wireless networks will usher in a new era of "full internet" connectivity on mobile devices, a senior Intel executive claimed today..
Robert Jaques Jun 5 2008 8:08AM Telco/ISP
French police smash global hacker ring

French police smash global hacker ring

French authorities have arrested 22 people suspected of running an international hacking gang..
Robert Jaques Jun 4 2008 1:57PM Security
Computers close to reading minds

Computers close to reading minds

Scientists using powerful computational modelling are close to finding out how specific thoughts activate human brains, according to research published today in Science..
Robert Jaques Jun 4 2008 1:57PM Hardware
Mobile Linux looks to the big time

Mobile Linux looks to the big time

Linux is set to muscle in on the smartphone market led by the LiMo Foundation and the Open Handset Alliance, experts predicted today..
Robert Jaques Jun 4 2008 1:57PM Software
Big brands sceptical about mobile advertising

Big brands sceptical about mobile advertising

The potential of mobile advertising is huge but has yet to convince mainstream brand owners, according to new research..
Robert Jaques Jun 4 2008 1:57PM Strategy

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