Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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PC Sales Set to Post Sharp Rise in 2010

The PC industry shrugged off the recession last year to post a surprising rise in worldwide computer sales.
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The PC industry shrugged off the recession last year to post a surprising rise in worldwide computer sales.

After Intel’s positive first-quarter results, analysts say the PC market could grow by as much as 25 percent this year.

Library of Congress Will Save Tweets

The musings of ordinary people will be recorded in the national archives.

Cyberwar Nominee Sees Gaps in Law

Lt. Gen. Keith B. Alexander, in preparation for a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, sketched out the broad battlefield for the Pentagon’s new unit devoted to warfare in cyberspace.

Apple Delays Global Release of iPad

Demand for the iPad in the United States, with 500,000 sold in one week, has exceeded expectations, Apple said.

High-End Demand Gives Intel a Lift

The company’s chief financial officer, Stacy Smith, expressed confidence by announcing that it would add 1,000 people to its work force this year.

Apple Lets Opera Browser Use Own Software on iPhone

Opera said it would give away its Opera Mini browser, which compresses Internet data for faster surfing.

Middlebury to Develop Online Language Venture

The Vermont college, known for its rigorous foreign-language programs, is teaming up with K12 Inc. to develop courses for precollege students.

Local TV Stations in Venture for Mobile Programming

The venture, including NBC, Fox and others, said they would contribute broadcast spectrum for a national service.

Tech Talk Podcast

Claire Cain Miller on Twitter; Segway inventor Dean Kamen on encouraging kids to study science and technology; the term “crapware” and news.

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