How Does IE8 Behave?

As Microsoft continues to tout its push toward increased browser interoperability, Google has released the results of a recent run of its Sputnik JavaScript conformance test, which shows Microsoft’s Internet Explorer falling behind on JavaScript conformance. – As Microsoft continues to tout its push toward browser interoperability, Google has released the results of a recent run of its Sputnik JavaScript conformance test, which shows Microsoft’s Internet Explorer as falling behind on JavaScript conformance. In a March 11 blog post entitled: quot;Does Yo…

Adobe LiveCycle Enterprise Suite Gives Developers Jump on Apps

Adobe’s LiveCycle Enterprise Suite enables organizations to build applications through Adobe client technologies.

Google Bike Directions Point to Google Maps as Key Search Tool

Google’s addition of biking directions and bike trail data to Google Maps March 9 is one more example of the search engine giant’s increased emphasis on connecting users to information.

Intel Previews Six-Core ‘Gulftown’ PC Processor

At the Game Developers Conference, Intel showed off its Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, the chip makers first six-core CPU for consumers. Codenamed “Gulftown,” the Core i7-980X comes with more cores and computing threads, and a larger L3 cache, than the current i7-975, and all at the same price.

Motorola, RIM Top U.S. Phone Ownership, Says Report

Motorola was the most used handset during a three-month period ending in January, according to a new report from comScore. Among smartphone users, RIM dominated, Google gained share, and Microsoft lost out. – Motorola is the leading handset manufacturer in the United States, while BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion leads the smartphone space, according to market research firm comScore

10 Tech Certifications Every IT Pro Needs to Know

Dice has assembled a working list of technology certifications that are in demand right now in 2010.

T-Mobile webConnect Accesses Super-Fast HSPA+

The T-Mobile webConnect Rocket USB Laptop Stick, arriving March 14, will offer access to T-Mobiles super-fast HSPA+ network which is only available in Philadelphia right now. T-Mobile is expected to roll out more deployments during the next few months.

OnLive to Launch Cloud-Based Gaming Service

Gaming moves further into the cloud as OnLive announces a cloud-based gaming service with support from publishing heavyweights like Electronic Arts (EA), THQ and Ubisoft. – As more companies become comfortable moving their businesses into cloud-based services, consumers are also waking up to the idea that cloud-based storage (and entertainment) is a safe and practical alternative. With this in mind, OnLive, a deliverer of on-demand, instant-play video games, announ…

Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds is portable display powerhouse

The ThinkPad W701ds is loaded with connectors and a Wacom digitizer tablet to handle heavy-weight creative and scientific applications on location. The top-of-the-line Lenovo mobile workstation now comes with Intel Core i7 chips.

Data Center World 2010 Puts Spotlight on IT Efficiency

More than 800 enterprise IT managers, C-level executives, facilities managers and vendor representatives were out in force this week at AFCOM’s Data Center World 2010 in Nashville, Tenn. Mostly those decision-making IT veterans were there for two reasons: to find out how to run their systems more effectively with an eye toward saving power and money. To that end, there were dozens of study sessions ranging from the all-encompassing The Data Center Energy Crisis to the very specialized, such as The Three-Source Static Switch: Taking Redundancy to the Next Level.