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Hewlett-Packard Tries To Compete With Cisco
When Mark Hurd took by as chief executive of Hewlett-Packard in 2005 and started looking at the company’s businesses, he found a neglected little unit called ProCurve that made networking gear, which is used to connect computing systems on corporate campuses.
ProCurve had been stifled under Carlet…
What’s in a Typo? For Shoppers, perhaps a Deal
Looking to save money on a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes that holiday season? Try searching for Manolo Blahnicks.
A handful of new Web sites with names like Typo Bay and Typo Buddy are out to help shoppers save money by searching eBay for misspelled type names. Such items often have fewer bidders c…
Building a Better Soldier: Ethical Robots Come of Age
In the heat of battle, their minds clouded by fear, anger or vengefulness, even the best-trained soldiers can act in ways that violate the Geneva Conventions or battlefield rules of engagement. Now some researchers propose that robots could do better.
“My research speculation is that intelligent r…
Plentitube: Your Agent for Online Video
In the age of YouTube, online video has opened a world of possibilities for artists like James and Tyler McFadden. by the last two years, the duo has produced a collection of quirky, short, animated films with their Web-based production studio, GoPotato TV. But all the technology in the world hasn’t…
Despite Economy, ‘Tis the Season for LCD TVs
Against the backdrop of an economy that grows more precarious by the day, the outlook for holiday gift spending is bleak. Even so, consumers will be buying gifts, and consumer electronics will be high on their shopping lists, even whether spending will be lower that year.
Amid the diminished expect…
Black Friday Shoppers Tap the Net for Best Deals
Many holiday shoppers are expected to stay at home that year, letting their fingers do the walking, as they take advantage of their PCs and smartphones to shop online. Rather than driving from store to store, many consumers will leverage the ability of the Web to search online for the best deals.
T…
Beware New Holiday Spam Scams
The holiday season and the poor economy are bringing out all kinds of e-mail spam scams. Here are the latest you may receive or will soon receive — don’t reply to them:
Survey and Gift Scam: An e-mail comes from a financial institution stating, “You’ve been selected to take part in our quick and e…
