Technology Sector

HP introduces smaller, power-efficient server platform “Gemini"

Tech giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) on Tuesday introduced an innovative, power-efficient server platform called "Gemini," which the company claims will remain relevant for several years.

The first implementation of Gemini will make use of a future Intel Atom processor codenamed Centerton.

Facebook integrates its 'Like' button with third-party mobile apps

Menlo Park, California-based Facebook has finally brought its popular `Like' button to third-party mobile apps.

Integration of Facebook's "like" button into third-party apps will provide a great relief those who had been feeling restricted to the Facebook mobile app to "like" something.

Sharp unveils a massive LCD HDTV - the 90-inch Aquos LC-90LE745U

With the unveiling of a 90-inch Aquos LC-90LE745U HDTV model, priced at $10,999.99, at a New York City event on Tuesday, device-maker Sharp has clearly broken the consumer LCD HDTV size as well as price barrier.

Nokia to sell PureView 808 to US customers via Amazon

Nokia's Symbian OS-based Lumia 808 PureView smartphone will soon be available in the U. S. also, The Finish handset maker announced.

Without declaring a precise release date for the 808 PureView, Nokia said that it was working together with online retail Amazon to launch the smartphone in the U. S.

The 808 PureView will be available unlocked and unsubsidized via Amazon. com for $699. Potential owners will be able to use it with a compatible SIM card from AT&T. The phone will also work on the airwaves of T-Mobile, but only at second generation (2G) speeds.

Sony Tablet P Ice Cream Sandwich update happens

The Android 4.0.3 version is now being brought aboard Sony's one-of-its-kind dual-screen tablet - the Sony Tablet P - which will get all the features of the Android `Ice Cream Sandwich' (ICS) version, as well as Sony-branded apps and a few other additions.

Revealing that Tablet P is getting the Android ICS update in some selected markets, Sony said that the tablet's unique twin-screen display - which is fairly akin to the display of the Nintendo DS - made it difficult to optimize it for the ICS version.

Western Digital makes routers now

Though the manufacturing of internal and external hard drives has thus far been the key focus area of Western Digital, the company has now ventured into the wireless networking arena, with its new range of simultaneous dual-band wireless N routers.

On Thursday, Western Digital unveiled its very first line of wireless home networking products - the `My Net' lineup - which has chiefly been designed for the purpose of giving a notable boost to movies, video and gaming.

Justice Department launches antitrust probe into cable firms’ practices

According to Wednesday reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News, both citing unidentified ‘inside’ sources, an antitrust probe has been initiated by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) to ascertain whether Comcast and other cable TV firms are illegally stifling competition from Hulu, Neltflix, and other online video providers.

Apple announces updated AirPort Express

Apple Inc. has announced an updated version of its compact version of its Airport Extreme base station – the Airport Express.

While the previous Airport Express’ dual bands – the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands – can not run concurrently, the updated app includes simultaneous 2.4 and 5GHz bands.

The list of Airport Express’ updated features also includes support for legacy 802.11 b and g devices, a 10/100 Fast Ethernet WAN port, and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN port.

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