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Chris Nerney writes about research news and the latest discoveries in the areas of science, technology, space and psychology.

T-Mobile rumored to impose SMS toll on businesses

Posted Sep 15, 2010 - 05:58 pm

We'll see if this actually happens -- and I'm not convinced it will, for reasons I'll get into below -- but according to an article in GigaOM, carrier T-Mobile USA intends to implement a toll on businesses of up to one cent per text message sent to their customers. The "Twitter tax" is slated to begin on Oct. 1, writes GigaOM's Colin Gibbs.
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- Mobile & Wireless, GigaOM, SMS
What They're Saying About Microsoft's IE9 Beta

Posted Sep 15, 2010 - 03:10 pm

As anyone online today knows, Microsoft has unveiled the latest version of its Internet Explorer browser.
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- Internet, Beta, browser
Laid-off Cisco workers undoubtedly thrilled for company's shareholders over planned dividend

Posted Sep 15, 2010 - 01:35 pm

Let me just start by acknowledging that public corporations clearly have a responsibility to their shareholders. No argument there; it's right in any corporation's charter. I get it.
IBM bolsters business analytics unit with purchase of OpenPages

Posted Sep 15, 2010 - 11:27 am

Aiming to expand its business analytics capabilities to support compliance and risk management processes, IBM today announced it is purchasing Waltham, MA-based software vendor OpenPages. Terms of the deal for the privately held company were not disclosed. Naturally, the acquisition is contingent upon regulatory approval.
Wave that flag! Intel invests $30 million in 4 U.S. startups

Posted Sep 14, 2010 - 07:04 pm

Four U.S.-based software and chip companies have received more than $30 million from Intel's Capital Invest in America Technology Fund.
Nokia World attendees greeted with 3 new smartphones, and some dubious hyperbole

Posted Sep 14, 2010 - 04:59 pm

Optimism and confidence are admirable qualities. Premature triumphalism, not so much.
Sam the Slam: IBM Chief Trashes HP, Hurd

Posted Sep 14, 2010 - 01:30 pm

IBM chief executive Samuel J. Palmisano apparently is underwhelmed by rival Hewlett-Packard's recent moves -- and he's not afraid to say so.
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- Business, HP, Hurd

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