http://www.softsland.com/news.html en-us 2008-05-14 16:16:02 GMT webmaster@softsland.com http://www.softsland.com/news/Microsofts_WorldWide_Telescope_Allows_Virtual_Stargazing.html Software giant Microsoft Corp. launched its version of a free online space telescope Tuesday that will compete against Googles virtual stargazer. 2008-05-13 23:44:56 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/British_Scientist_Finds_Texting_Costlier_Than_Sending_Data_From_Hubble_Telescope_To_Earth.html A British space scientist has found that it is much more costly to send a message by cell phone than to transmit data from the Hubble space telescope to Earth. 2008-05-13 22:40:59 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/HTC_Introduces_Touch_Diamond_Amid_iPhone_Talk.html High Tech Computer Tuesday unveiled the Touch Diamond, a touchscreen phone drawing many comparisons to Apples iPhone. 2008-05-13 13:35:18 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/EarthLink_Mothballs_Phil_WiFi_Network.html EarthLink is dropping its Philadelphia public Wi-Fi network, asking court permission to remove equipment from city streets and limiting its liability. 2008-05-13 12:19:55 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/New_Driver_Cellphone_Study_Released.html A new study on the impact of cell phone usage while driving found laws requiring hands-free calling could reduce traffic fatalities by 300. 2008-05-13 11:31:32 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Apple_ITunes_To_Sell_HBO_Episodes.html Apple will reportedly announce a deal with Home Box Office, selling episodes of popular television shows on iTunes. 2008-05-13 10:32:40 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Dell_To_Phase_Out_Some_XPS_For_Alienware.html PC maker Dell is set to phase out some of its XPS gaming machines to concentrate on its high-end Alienware computers. 2008-05-13 09:29:59 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/HP_Acquires_Service_Company_EDS_For_Around_126B.html PC maker Hewlett-Packard announced Tuesday it will acquire Electronic Data Systems Corp. for almost 12.6 billion. 2008-05-13 08:41:04 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Egypt_Blocks_Opposition_Web_Site.html The Egyptian government has blocked the Web site of opposition group Kefaya. 2008-05-13 07:56:18 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Optus_To_Begin_Selling_IPhones_In_Australia.html Mobile phone carrier Optus announced it will sell the iPhone to Australian consumers. Vodafone will also sell the Apple handset in the country. 2008-05-13 07:52:02 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/HP_Close_To_Acquiring_Electronic_Data_Systems.html Tech company HP is reportedly in talks to acquire Electronic Data Systems Corp. for 13 billion. 2008-05-13 07:46:56 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Africa_Adds_65_Million_Mobile_Phone_Subscribers_In_2007.html Africa is the worlds fastest growing market for mobile phones with 65 million new subscribers in 2007 alone, according to the head of the International Telecommunication Union. 2008-05-13 01:21:33 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Fujitsu_Projects_Net_Income_Rise_Due_To_SoftwareDevices_Earnings.html Japans biggest computer-services company, Fujitsu Ltd., on Monday projected to make twice as much profit this fiscal year owing to earnings on software and electronic devices. 2008-05-12 22:04:47 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Apple_Confirms_iPhone_Shortage_In_USUK.html Confirming speculation about iPhone scarcity, Apple Monday said its U.S. and U.K. online stores have been sold out of the popular combo handset and media player. 2008-05-12 14:56:06 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Gates_Foundation_Picks_Office_Leader_As_New_Head.html The Bill andamp; Melinda Gates Foundation named Jeff Raikes CEO of the philanthropy founded by Microsofts Chairman. 2008-05-12 13:25:37 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Sprint_WiMax_Venture_Faces_Court_Injunction.html An Illinois wireless provider is seeking a court injunction stopping Sprint creating a company with Clearwire to sell high-speed WiMax service. 2008-05-12 13:17:09 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/HP_Hosts_Photonics_Forum.html Computer maker Hewlett Packard hosts a gathering of university experts to explore using lasers to transmit data between PC components. 2008-05-12 11:15:48 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Google_Announces_Friend_Connect_Social_Networking_Tool.html Internet giant Google announced Monday Friend Connect, a service that essentially allows any Web site to behave like MySpace or Facebook. 2008-05-12 11:14:07 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/BlackBerry_Bold_Aims_For_iPhone_Users.html In a nod to chief competitor Apple, Research In Motion took the wraps off its BlackBerry Bold. 2008-05-12 09:59:04 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Apple_Names_SingTel_For_IPhone_Distributor_In_AustraliaIndia.html SingTel announced Monday it will distribute Apples iPhone in Singapore, Australia and India. 2008-05-12 09:23:39 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Woman_Recovers_Stolen_MacBook_By_Activating_iSight_Feature_To_See_Thieves.html The anti-theft device on a stolen MacBook allowed its White Plains, NY, owner to recover the laptop after thieves stole it. 2008-05-09 20:27:13 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Texas_Probes_Whether_Amazon_Owes_State_Taxes.html Texas officials are investigating whether online retailer Amazon may owe state sales taxes. 2008-05-09 15:25:39 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Microsoft_Appeal_Seeks_Clarity_On_14B_European_Fine.html Microsoft said Friday it is appealing the 1.4 billion antitrust fine imposed by European regulators. 2008-05-09 15:04:09 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/VW_To_Produce_230_MPG_Car_In_2010.html Automaker VW reportedly plans to introduce by 2010 a two-passenger car able to get 230 miles per gallon. 2008-05-09 13:07:08 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Canadian_IPod_Owners_May_Get_44_In_Battery_Settlement.html Canadian iPod owners could receive a 44 credit on media devices purchased before 2004, in a lawsuit settlement offer. 2008-05-09 12:57:25 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/RealNetworks_To_Create_Casual_Game_Spin_Off.html RealNetworks will spin off its casual gaming unit into a separate business by the end of 2008. 2008-05-09 12:20:01 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Apple_Patents_WiiLike_3D_Remote.html Apple has filed a patent describing a remote control device similar to Nintendos Wii but targeted toward the Apple TV or iPhone. 2008-05-09 11:42:56 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Google_VeryVery_Happy_With_Yahoo_Relationship.html Leaders of Internet giant Google told reporters Thursday they were happy Microsofts plans to acquire Yahoo fell apart. 2008-05-09 09:13:58 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/FacebookStates_Agree_On_Safety_Methods.html Facebook and almost 50 states have agreed of measures to protect young Internet users from bullying or harassment. 2008-05-08 14:07:11 GMT http://www.softsland.com/news/Vonage_Reports_Falling_LossesSubscribers.html Internet phone company Vonage announced first-quarter loss of 8.9 billion, an improvement from the 72.3 million lost during the same period in 2007. 2008-05-08 13:57:08 GMT