Sep
1st

For 99 cents, Amazon sells shows, Apple rents them

A number of Fox shows appear to be available for sale on Amazon’s video service for the same 99 cents that Apple is charging to rent the shows.

Sep
1st

Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to manufacturers

With most of the engineering done, Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to its OEM and carrier partners for final customization in preparation for a holiday launch.

Sep
1st

Cisco, Itron team on smart-grid networking

Cisco and smart-meter maker team on communications system based on IP to connect everything from people’s homes to power distribution equipment on the grid.

Sep
1st

IBM ships 5.2GHz chip, its fastest yet

A chip in IBM’s new zEnterprise System clocks in at 5.2GHz. The fastest IBM microprocessor to date is targeted at mainframes. It packs in four cores, plus a respectable helping of DRAM.

Sep
1st

IE slips in usage share; Chrome resumes growth

In August, earlier trends reasserted themselves, with IE dipping, Chrome rising, and Firefox flat. Microsoft is happy to see IE6 on its way out.