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Article | 17/07/2008 EU to cap SMS

On Tuesday the European Commission introduced plans to cap the price of text messaging while roaming to between Euro 0.11 and Euro 0.15 per message.

Article | 13/07/2008 iPhone 3G launches around the world

Apple fanfare swept around the world on Friday with the launch of the company's iPhone 3G.

Article | 11/07/2008 Weekly Tech News update - July 11th, 2008

In this week's show: iPhone 3G launches, Galileo moves forward, Imagine Cup finals held, IBM helps make Web sites accessible and more!

Article | 2/07/2008 YouTube celebs meet up at the New England YouTube Gathering

You Tube celebrities and lesser known online personalities gathered in Boston for this year's New England YouTube Gathering.

Article | 2/07/2008 iRobot cuts ribbon at new headquarters

With much fanfare and a special ribbon cutting, done by none other than a robot, iRobot showed off its new, 150,000 square-foot facility that includes...

Article | 1/07/2008 A Gates retrospective

As Bill heads off to a more philanthropic lifestyle, we talk with some of those who have been handed the reins.

Article | 30/06/2008 Chrysler is set to offer in-car WiFi

The US car maker who manufactures Chryslers Jeeps and Dodges will offer uconnect web through Autonet Mobile as a dealer installed accessory. (US only)

Article | 27/06/2008 Weekly Tech News update: June 27th 2008

Bill Gates readies for retirement, iPhone 3G made on the cheap, Microhoo is back, Google delays Android, Panasonic introduces a new Toughbook, cell ph...

Article | 26/06/2008 T-Mobile adds landline service

T-mobile, a company that has traditionally focused on wireless calling, is now adding a landline service to its arsenal.

Article | 23/06/2008 Gates says goodbye to Microsoft

As Bill Gates steps down from the day to day operations at Microsoft he'll be dedicating most of his time to philanthropic efforts at the Bill and Mel...

Article | 20/06/2008 Weekly Tech News Update: June 20th, 2008

WiMAX ready to launch, Verizon expands FiOS, Microsoft and Nortel partner, Intel shows off a new robot, Australia gets an Apple store, Tokyo shows off...

Article | 19/06/2008 Digital Downtown: product showcase

At the Consumer Electronics Associations' Digital Downtown event in New York City a number of new products were on display. While this was no Las Veg...

Article | 17/06/2008 Economic downturn has small impact on consumer electronics industry

The Consumer Electronics Association hosted Digital Downtown where analysts discussed how it's faring in the worldwide economic downturn.

Article | 13/06/2008 Intel research day features more than just chips

Intel went to the home of technology past to show off what it's working on for the future

Article | 13/06/2008 Weekly Tech News Update: June 13th, 2008

Several die in an attack in Tokyo's electronics district, Apple's iPhone 3G launches, Roadrunner smashes the petaflop barrier, the Telectroscope lets ...