Written on August 19th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
So you’ve got your shiny new iPad and come to the dawning realisation that you’ve no cash left to buy any games for it. Have no fear, because the App Store offers plenty of iPad gaming goodness for the (unintentional or otherwise) skinflint. Our pick of the 30 best free iPad games are listed below. Apple iPad review (Wi-Fi version) Apple iPad 3G review Note that apps marked ‘universal’ will also work on an iPhone or iPod touch, scaling down controls and graphics accordingly. 1.
Written on August 17th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
In the wake of former CEO Mark Herd’s sexual harassement scandal, HP is announcing that it is acquiring Fortify, a software security company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fortify’s Software Security Assurance products and services protect companies from security threats in busines software applications. The company’s software evaluates and test software code for security flaws while programs are actually being developed. Fortify has previously collaborated with HP, integrating its software with HP products in June 2009. HP says that it will operate Fortify initially as a standalone entity but the company will eventually be folded into HP’s Software and Solutions business. Fortify’s products will become part of the Business Technology Optimization application portfolio, available through HP’s sales and service channels. Fortify has raised venture funding from DAG Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sigma Partners Clearly the Fortify acquisition is more of an enterprise play. HP’s last two acquisitions, Lala competitor- Melodeo, and smartphone manufacturer Palm , have been in the consumer and hardware space. CrunchBase Information Fortify Software Information provided by CrunchBase
Written on August 15th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
While we’re still likely a few months away from seeing the first Chrome OS devices, work continues to move forward on getting the OS ready to go. And some recent discussions on the Chromium OS (the open source version that Chrome OS will be based on) Google Code page suggest that not only is wireless connectivity going to be a part of some of these devices, but that Verizon may be a partner. As you can see in a few of discussions on the Google Code pages for the projects, a lot of work is being done to figure out the UI for network connectivity. For example, they’re thinking about how will the OS will alert users when they’re running low on data they’ve purchased. The interesting part is that the latest mockups for these UI changes are in a folder called “Verizon”. Granted these are just mockups, so it’s perfectly possible that the person who made them simply chose one carrier to make the mockups with. But remember that Verizon itself has said they were working with Google on producing tablets earlier this year. And while those would likely run on Android,
Written on August 13th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
Personal-computer Asustek Computer swung to a second-quarter profit but offered a cautious outlook for the third quarter, saying the iPad was hurting demand for its Eee netbook.
Written on August 11th, 2010 by PricesTechno shouts
The Mashable team is hosting its final stop on the U.S. Summer Tour in Chicago tonight. In case you can’t make it, you can still participate in the event via our live video and chat stream. We’ll be joined by Sarah Evans , who will be interviewing attendees on our Watchitoo live stream . We encourage you to participate by suggesting questions for Evans to ask in her interviews with members of the local social and tech community attending the event. Feel free to submit questions in the comments section below or on Twitter using the #summermash hashtag. For those attending the Summer Tour stop in Chicago, here are different ways you can socialize: Check in at the event on BrightKite and earn a “ SummerMash Badge. ” Check in at the “Mashable Summer Tour Chicago” venue on Foursquare. Keep up with real-time updates around the event on Plancast. Use the Twitter #summermash tag. 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