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Virgin Media to trial broadband over telegraph poles Posted 34 minutes ago

LONDON (Reuters) - British cable operator Virgin Media is testing a new technology to deliver ultrafast broadband over telegraph poles which could allow it to extend its reach to another 1 million homes. Virgin, which is looking to cement its advantage in delivering faster broadband over slower copper-based rivals, said it ...More

Opera rolls out mobile browser for Android Posted 2 hours, 45 minutes ago

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Opera Software unveiled on Thursday a version of its Mini mobile browser for use on cellphones running on Google's Android software. Opera Mini is the world's most widely used browser on cellphones, ahead of Apple's iPhone browser, as Opera benefits from its wide offering across ...More

New racing videogames set to rev up sales Posted 6 hours, 20 minutes ago

Gran Turismo 5 game for the PS3, at the Sony E3 2009 media briefing in Los Angeles

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Blatant disregard for oncoming traffic and speed limits will get you into serious trouble on the road, but drivers seeking similar thrills can indulge in a fleet of new racing video games due out soon. Sony Computer Entertainment's (Sony) "Gran Turismo 5" from Polyphony Digital, Activision ...More

Motorola, Microsoft in deal to put Bing on phones Posted 8 hours, 43 minutes ago

Signage for Motorola is displayed outside their office building in Tempe, Arizona

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motorola Inc has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp that will put Bing search and mapping services on its phones that use Google's Android operating system. Motorola said the partnership with Microsoft means that a Bing bookmark and search widget will be loaded on cell phones ...More

Sony unveils new motion-controlled gaming system Posted 9 hours, 25 minutes ago

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sony Corp has unveiled its new motion-controlled video game system, pitching it to both casual and hard-core gamers alike, as the company looks to ride one of the hottest trends in gaming. The new system will help Sony keep pace with rivals Nintendo Co Ltd, which pioneered ...More

Best Buy bets on 3D TV, but no quick payoffs seen Posted 11 hours, 24 minutes ago

Amazon ruffles Canadian feathers with depot plan Posted 13 hours, 20 minutes ago

An Amazon employee receives merchandise at the Phoenix Fulfilment Center in Goodyear, Arizona

TORONTO (Reuters) - Internet retailer Amazon.com has smashed up against Canadian pride in its efforts to open a distribution center in Canada, as booksellers grumble that it can't understand the role of Canadian culture. "Individual Canadian booksellers have traditionally played a key role in ensuring the promotion of Canadian ...More

Cloud video game service OnLive to launch in June Posted 14 hours, 30 minutes ago

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - OnLive is set to launch its "cloud-based" video game service in June, as the closely watched start-up looks to challenge home console heavyweights with the promise of on-demand gaming. OnLive will roll out to PC and Mac users in the United States on June 17, charging customers ...More

Google chief sees outcome "soon" in China row Posted 17 hours, 33 minutes ago

Apple computer shown as Google introduces Buzz in Mountain View

ABU DHABI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google expects an outcome soon from its talks with China over a censorship and hacking dispute, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Wednesday. Google threatened in January to shut its Chinese Google.cn portal and to pull back from China, citing problems of censorship and a ...More

IBM, universities target easy-to-use cellphones Posted 23 hours, 31 minutes ago

A man speaks on the phone as he stands in front of a closed metro station during a 24 hour nationwid

HELSINKI (Reuters) - IBM has started a two-year research program that aims to make cellphones easier to use for groups including the elderly and the illiterate. As growth in developed markets such as Europe, Japan and United States has stalled, the wireless industry is looking especially toward the elderly who have ...More

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