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Google introduces new web commenting toolGOOGLE has unveiled a new tool which allows notes and comments to be posted alongside web pages for others to read.
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Amazon Thursday, September 24, 2009Vodafone launches new Internet serviceLONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone
announced a new
internet service on Thursday, offering access to a host of integrated
social networks and applications, in its fight to grow data revenues and compete with smartphones like the iPhone.
Reuters Thursday, September 24, 2009Telstra to build national warning systemTELSTRA has been selected to build a $15 million national emergency warning system.
Australian IT Thursday, September 24, 2009Vodafone launches Internet service in data battleLONDON/HELSINKI (Reuters) - Vodafone launched a Web
service meshing
social networks, contacts and entertainment in a bid to fend off stiff competition from Apple,, Google and Nokia.
Reuters Thursday, September 24, 2009Irex introduces eReader device(Telecompaper) Electronic paper display
technology provider Irex Technologies has introduced its Irex DR800SG, a touch-screen eReader that
offers multi-mode 3G wireless capabilities. The Irex device includes the Barnes & Noble eBookstore, giving users access to more than 750,000 titles, including new releases and bestsellers at USD 9.99. Barnes & Noble expects its eBookstore will increase to over 1 million titles within the next year, inclusive of every available eBook and eBook originals from book publishers. The 3G wireless connectivity for the Irex device is powered by Verizon Wireless' network. The Irex device also uses the Gobi multi-mode 3G embedded module which contains Qualcomm's mobile broadband technology for connectivity to 3G networks
around the world. The Irex DR800SG is the first eReader to use Qualcomm's technology to support global connectivity enabling the device to be activated in any market. Irex's 8.1-inch screen is ideal for books, magazines and newspapers with det
DMeurope.com Thursday, September 24, 2009Vodafone updates internet portal services with Vodafone 360(Telecompaper) Vodafone unveiled an overhaul of its
internet portal services, under the name Vodafone 360. The main element of the new
service is
called Vodafone People, a connected address book. Vodafone People automatically syncs all contacts from a
customer's phone, Facebook, Windows Live Messenger and Google Talk profiles, and will soon also include Twitter, Hyves and studiVZ. Customers will be able to organise and share the contact and messaging information, as well as share music, photos and their location information with friends. The service is automatically backed up and synchronised, regularly and wirelessly, between the mobile and PC or Mac. All contact updates, e-mails, photos and conversation history or settings changes made either at home or when on the move are saved. In addition to Vodafoen People, Vodafone promised a "wide range of apps, games, music and mapping services" for Vodafone 360. The new online platform will be marketed with Vodafone's new brand expression, '
DMeurope.com Thursday, September 24, 2009Numericable ultra high-speed customers up 28.3% in 6 months(Telecompaper) French cable operator Numericable increased its
number of ultra high-speed customers by 28.3 percent to 195,000 in September from 152,000 in March. Overall
internet customers rose by 3.7 percent to 1.04 million (vs 1 million), phone subscribers rose by 1.8 percent to 753,000 (vs 740,000), TV subscribers were unchanged at 3.5 million, and subscribers to the 'Service Unique Numerique' (SUN)
social triple-play offer rose by 54 percent to 215,000 from 141,000. The number of homes passed by FTTx was unchanged at 3.2 million. Speaking at a press
conference, CEO Pierre Danon, said Numericable would "accelerate in mobiles in 2010".
the company will do so either via its current status as an MVNO on Bouygues Telecom's network, or as an MVNO of a new consortium it may join to bid for the fourth mobile licence. Danon said he was in active discussions with many parties about a potential candidacy for the fourth licence, and has until 29 October to bid or not.
DMeurope.com Thursday, September 24, 2009Med Students 'Unprofessional' On Social Networking SitesToday's Facebook and YouTube posts might catch up with tomorrow's doctors, a study published in a
medical journal suggests.
Information Week Thursday, September 24, 2009Cybercrime boom fuelled by economic meltdownCybercriminals are more active than ever and it's all down to the current
economic climate, a report
claims.
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