NetworkBeta.com/1.0 http://www.networkbeta.com en editor@networkbeta.com (Network Beta Webmaster) editor@networkbeta.com (Network Beta Editor) Copyright (c) 2008 www.networkbeta.com and TM Network Beta Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:23:40 GMT Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:23:40 GMT Network Beta offers the latest information in technology and news on celebrities, entertainment, health, world, science, and weekly columns. http://www.networkbeta.com/img/logo.gif http://www.networkbeta.com http://www.networkbeta.com/computers/over_1_billion_pcs_online/article60.html Mature markets accounted for 58 percent of the first billion installed PCs, but would only account for about 30 percent of the next billion, Gartner said. http://www.networkbeta.com/computers/over_1_billion_pcs_online/article60.html Security Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:24:49 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/google/named_best_company_for_employees/article59.html Google is rated number one for best reputation in corporate America. http://www.networkbeta.com/google/named_best_company_for_employees/article59.html Cable Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:19:31 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/veoh/adds_abc_and_espn_to_online_tv_lineup/article58.html Veoh said on Monday that it has signed agreements with ABC television network and ESPN cable sports network to run television shows and clips on its online web video service. http://www.networkbeta.com/veoh/adds_abc_and_espn_to_online_tv_lineup/article58.html Cable Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:14:03 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/motorola/wi_lan_sues_for_patent_infringement/article57.html Wi-Lan has launched a new round of patent infringement lawsuits, targeting Motorola and Blackberry&#39s Research In Motion. http://www.networkbeta.com/motorola/wi_lan_sues_for_patent_infringement/article57.html Mobile Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:55:45 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/verizon_wireless/fcc_upholds_verizon_complaint/article56.html The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote Friday to bar Verizon Communications from talking its customers out of a decision to switch their phone. http://www.networkbeta.com/verizon_wireless/fcc_upholds_verizon_complaint/article56.html Cable Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:53:24 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/yahoo/investor_urges_to_reconsider_microsoft_offer/article55.html An investor with a minority stake in Yahoo urged Microsoft Corp to take its most recent offer for a partial investment directly to shareholders. http://www.networkbeta.com/yahoo/investor_urges_to_reconsider_microsoft_offer/article55.html Cable Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:50:36 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/facebook/targets_china/article54.html Facebook has launched a Chinese version targeting China Internet Web surfers. http://www.networkbeta.com/facebook/targets_china/article54.html Cable Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:45:47 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/alcatel_lucent/judge_upholds_alcatel_decision_in_microsoft_case/article53.html A judge upheld a jury&#39s ruling for $368 million in damages against Microsoft Corp for violating patents held by Alcatel-Lucent. http://www.networkbeta.com/alcatel_lucent/judge_upholds_alcatel_decision_in_microsoft_case/article53.html Cable Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:43:55 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/china/eu_says_internet_censorship_is_unacceptable/article52.html EU&#39s telecoms chief Viviane Reding said on Friday that China&#39s censorship of the Internet was unacceptable. http://www.networkbeta.com/china/eu_says_internet_censorship_is_unacceptable/article52.html Cable Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:39:35 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/comcast/web_site_recovered_from_hackers/article51.html Comcast was the target this week by a group of hackers. http://www.networkbeta.com/comcast/web_site_recovered_from_hackers/article51.html Security Fri, 30 May 2008 13:25:45 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/riaa/jury_sends_music_piracy_group_to_jail/article50.html A music copyright case in which the RIAA assisted the US Justice Department finds piracy group guilty of committing criminal copyright infringement. http://www.networkbeta.com/riaa/jury_sends_music_piracy_group_to_jail/article50.html Security Sun, 25 May 2008 16:23:33 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/lifelock/identity_theft_protection_company_faces_lawsuit/article49.html Identity protection firm LifeLock comes under fire as trial lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit against its company and CEO. http://www.networkbeta.com/lifelock/identity_theft_protection_company_faces_lawsuit/article49.html Security Sun, 25 May 2008 13:24:17 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/nokia/wimax_joins_sprint_nextel_wireless_network/article48.html Nokia WiMax has been unveiled, the N810 mobile Internet tablet, which is the first device designed for a new high-speed wireless network headed by Sprint Nextel. http://www.networkbeta.com/nokia/wimax_joins_sprint_nextel_wireless_network/article48.html WiMax Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:48:35 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/wimax/cisco_set_to_acquires_navini_startup/article47.html The Navini acquisition will help Cisco compete overseas. http://www.networkbeta.com/wimax/cisco_set_to_acquires_navini_startup/article47.html WiMax Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:43:03 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/google/white_space_wi_fi/article46.html Google white space is a broadcast television spectrum in the US http://www.networkbeta.com/google/white_space_wi_fi/article46.html Wi-Fi Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:53:57 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/blackberry/att_wi_fi_pearl_8120/article45.html AT&T and RIM have announced the new Wi-Fi Pearl 8120 enabled BlackBerry. http://www.networkbeta.com/blackberry/att_wi_fi_pearl_8120/article45.html Wi-Fi Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:32:14 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/starbucks/to_offer_free_wi_fi_hotspot_services/article44.html AT&T will provide free Internet Wi-Fi hotspots to over 7,000 Starbuck locations. http://www.networkbeta.com/starbucks/to_offer_free_wi_fi_hotspot_services/article44.html Wi-Fi Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:22:24 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/cyber_attacks/new_initiative_for_homeland_security/article43.html Cyber attacks can't be prevented or protected by the government alone, Chertoff said. The homeland security chief is calling on Silicon Valley to send some of its best to Washington to work on the effort on protecting the Internet from terrorist hijacking. http://www.networkbeta.com/cyber_attacks/new_initiative_for_homeland_security/article43.html Security Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:16:12 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/mac_os_x_security_update/article42.html Apple has released Mac update 2008-002 OS X for server and desktop versions of Tiger and Leopard. http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/mac_os_x_security_update/article42.html Security Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:42:39 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/harvard_university/harvard_hacker_breaks_network_security/article41.html Dubbed as the Harvard Hacker, the University admits that personal information of some 10,000 students and applicants may have been compromised. http://www.networkbeta.com/harvard_university/harvard_hacker_breaks_network_security/article41.html Security Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:07:46 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/microsoft/office_patch_addresses_network_security/article40.html Microsoft Office Patch Addresses Network Security http://www.networkbeta.com/microsoft/office_patch_addresses_network_security/article40.html Security Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:28:22 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/network_security/at_risk_on_social_websites/article39.html Social networking sites will be a major target for attacks as criminals continue to make money from mining personal data. http://www.networkbeta.com/network_security/at_risk_on_social_websites/article39.html Security Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:58:18 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/mac_leopard_os_hit_with_e_mail_security_flaw/article38.html Apple Mail has been hit with a security flaw running on the Leopard OS X 10.5 Mac system. http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/mac_leopard_os_hit_with_e_mail_security_flaw/article38.html Security Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:54:05 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/george_bush/homeland_security_and_terrorism_adviser_resigns/article37.html The Bush administration announced Monday that its terrorism and homeland security adviser, Fran Townsend, is resigning. http://www.networkbeta.com/george_bush/homeland_security_and_terrorism_adviser_resigns/article37.html Security Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:45:10 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/updates_mac_safari_patches_security/article36.html The update addresses several potential security threats for Mac and includes Safari 3. http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/updates_mac_safari_patches_security/article36.html Security Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:43:03 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/firefox/mozilla_releases_critical_security_update_offers_leopard_support/article35.html Firefox version 2.0.0.8 now available with OSX Leopard support for Mac http://www.networkbeta.com/firefox/mozilla_releases_critical_security_update_offers_leopard_support/article35.html Security Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:29:02 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/skype/mobile_cell_phone_application_debuts/article34.html Skype has released a beta version of its mobile cell phone application which runs on the Java platform. http://www.networkbeta.com/skype/mobile_cell_phone_application_debuts/article34.html Mobile Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:08:43 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/nokia/mobile_cell_phone_buyers_get_free_music_offering/article33.html Nokia will give mobile cell phone buyers a free music offering from Sony BMG. http://www.networkbeta.com/nokia/mobile_cell_phone_buyers_get_free_music_offering/article33.html Mobile Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:39:32 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/lte/mobile_cell_phone_carriers_draw_agreement/article32.html LTE allows mobile cell phone carriers to offer everything from mobile sharing to faster music downloads. http://www.networkbeta.com/lte/mobile_cell_phone_carriers_draw_agreement/article32.html Mobile Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:29:32 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/verizon/wireless_confirms_4g_lte_mobile_services/article31.html Verizon Wireless has confirmed that it plans to use the 700 MHz spectrum it just won in the FCC broadband auction for its 4G mobile services. http://www.networkbeta.com/verizon/wireless_confirms_4g_lte_mobile_services/article31.html Mobile Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:55:30 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/trapster/mobile_cell_phone_fights_speeding_tickets/article30.html Trapster is a new program for mobile cell phones to receive highway radar detector alerts. http://www.networkbeta.com/trapster/mobile_cell_phone_fights_speeding_tickets/article30.html Mobile Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:56:30 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/amazon/textbuyit_mobile_service_launches/article29.html Amazon TextBuyIt is a new mobile service that offers consumers the effective use of text messages to find and buy products sold on the company's web site. http://www.networkbeta.com/amazon/textbuyit_mobile_service_launches/article29.html Mobile Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:47:36 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/yahoo/mobile_web_search_unveiled_in_las_vegas/article28.html The new Yahoo Mobile Web Search service was unveiled Wednesday at the CTIA Wireless trade show in Las Vegas. http://www.networkbeta.com/yahoo/mobile_web_search_unveiled_in_las_vegas/article28.html Mobile Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:28:15 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/intel/atom_compliments_mobile_internet_devices/article27.html Intel Atom processor is targeted for Mobile Internet Devices and Centrino technology for portable devices for longer battery life. http://www.networkbeta.com/intel/atom_compliments_mobile_internet_devices/article27.html Mobile Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:55:40 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/internet_explorer/mobile_cell_phones/article26.html Internet Explorer Mobile will be available for IE mobile compatible cell phones by the third quarter of this year. http://www.networkbeta.com/internet_explorer/mobile_cell_phones/article26.html Mobile Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:13:55 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/adobe/flash_mobile_phones/article25.html Microsoft has licensed Adobe Flash, both Lite and Reader, so users of its Windows Mobile Phones can access the technology and PDF web content. http://www.networkbeta.com/adobe/flash_mobile_phones/article25.html Mobile Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:50:46 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/airport_express_mobile_base_station/article24.html Apple's AirPort Express mobile base station now has the latest wireless technology and offers up to five times the speed and range of its prior model. http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/airport_express_mobile_base_station/article24.html Mobile Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:22:51 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/sprint_nextel/mogul_unleashes_new_mobile_cellular_network/article23.html Sprint Nextel Mogul Unleashes New Mobile Cellular Network http://www.networkbeta.com/sprint_nextel/mogul_unleashes_new_mobile_cellular_network/article23.html Mobile Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:57:12 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/t_mobile/considers_sprint_mobile_phone_acquisition/article22.html T-Mobile Considers Sprint Mobile Phone Acquisition http://www.networkbeta.com/t_mobile/considers_sprint_mobile_phone_acquisition/article22.html Mobile Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:26:20 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/intel/unveils_atom_for_mobile_internet_devices/article21.html Intel says that Atom is using the World's smallest transistors designed for new Internet devices and low-cost PCs. http://www.networkbeta.com/intel/unveils_atom_for_mobile_internet_devices/article21.html Mobile Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:12:51 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/microsoft/buys_mobile_smartphone_company/article20.html The software giant has purchased a mobile smartphone software for $500 million. http://www.networkbeta.com/microsoft/buys_mobile_smartphone_company/article20.html Mobile Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:01:34 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/iphone_talks_with_china_mobile_collapse/article19.html Talks between China Mobile and Apple to bring the iPhone to that country have failed. http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/iphone_talks_with_china_mobile_collapse/article19.html Mobile Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:27:18 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/google/maps_for_mobile_finds_location_without_gps/article18.html The latest update to Google Maps for Mobile has a new location finder feature that allows users to find their geographical location. http://www.networkbeta.com/google/maps_for_mobile_finds_location_without_gps/article18.html Mobile Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:59:57 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/lg/mobile_cellphone_explodes_killing_man/article17.html Police in South Korea said a 33-year-old man was killed by a mobile phone battery explosion. http://www.networkbeta.com/lg/mobile_cellphone_explodes_killing_man/article17.html Mobile Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:41:06 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/verizon/opens_wireless_network_to_all_mobile_devices/article16.html The renowned company will publish technical information for developers to design creative products to connect to the new Verizon Wireless Network. http://www.networkbeta.com/verizon/opens_wireless_network_to_all_mobile_devices/article16.html Mobile Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:51:04 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/vodafone_sues_to_ban_t_mobile_iphone_sales/article15.html A German court has ordered T-Mobile to change its marketing campaign for the Apple iPhone in the Europe cellphone market. http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/vodafone_sues_to_ban_t_mobile_iphone_sales/article15.html Mobile Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:48:18 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/samsung/slm_cellphone_to_include_napster_mobile/article14.html The first Napster-enabled phone is backed by AT&T and is known as Samsung SLM. http://www.networkbeta.com/samsung/slm_cellphone_to_include_napster_mobile/article14.html Mobile Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:20:03 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/yahoo/expands_mobile_search_across_asia/article13.html Leading operators across Asia have now partnered with Yahoo in mobile search features. http://www.networkbeta.com/yahoo/expands_mobile_search_across_asia/article13.html Mobile Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:51:34 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/iphone_to_sell_in_china_mobile/article12.html China Mobile in direct talks with Apple to sell the popular iPhone in China. http://www.networkbeta.com/apple/iphone_to_sell_in_china_mobile/article12.html Mobile Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:37:05 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/google/mobile_phone_will_come_with_bundled_software/article11.html The new Gphone smartphone will include software for popular Google services. http://www.networkbeta.com/google/mobile_phone_will_come_with_bundled_software/article11.html Mobile Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:15:25 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/sprint_nextel/agreed_to_unlock_mobile_cell_phones/article10.html The carrier is enabling Sprint Nextel customers to unlock their phones after a California lawsuit. http://www.networkbeta.com/sprint_nextel/agreed_to_unlock_mobile_cell_phones/article10.html Mobile Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:58:23 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/google/gmail_updated_for_mobile_phones/article9.html Google now offers IMAP access using Gmail. http://www.networkbeta.com/google/gmail_updated_for_mobile_phones/article9.html Mobile Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:25:33 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/microsoft/slashes_windows_mobile_phone_prices/article8.html Windows Mobile phones will start at $49.99, ideal for cell phone users. http://www.networkbeta.com/microsoft/slashes_windows_mobile_phone_prices/article8.html Mobile Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:08:52 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/att/and_napster_mobile_team_up_to_offer_music_downloads/article7.html Wireless network music provided by AT&T and Napster Mobile with five million songs. http://www.networkbeta.com/att/and_napster_mobile_team_up_to_offer_music_downloads/article7.html Mobile Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:42:15 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/wimax/gets_itu_approval_for_3g_wireless_mobile/article6.html The International Telecommunication Union embraces WiMax. http://www.networkbeta.com/wimax/gets_itu_approval_for_3g_wireless_mobile/article6.html Mobile Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:29:33 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/google/gmail_now_supports_mobile_phone_search/article5.html Mobile phone servicing just got better at Google. http://www.networkbeta.com/google/gmail_now_supports_mobile_phone_search/article5.html Mobile Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:34:39 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/google/buys_jaiku_mobile_phone_technologies/article4.html Google has purchased Jaiku, maker of mobile phone applications. http://www.networkbeta.com/google/buys_jaiku_mobile_phone_technologies/article4.html Mobile Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:56:58 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/time_warner/to_separate_cable_unit/article3.html Time Warner plans to fully separate its cable services division to refocus as a pure media content company. http://www.networkbeta.com/time_warner/to_separate_cable_unit/article3.html Cable Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:36:49 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/internet/cable_breaks_causing_buzz_on_tech_blogs/article2.html Recent Internet outages have affected 85 million users in India, Pakistan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Sudan, Egypt and United Arab Emirates http://www.networkbeta.com/internet/cable_breaks_causing_buzz_on_tech_blogs/article2.html Cable Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:22:22 GMT http://www.networkbeta.com/nasa/space_station_astronauts_reroute_power_cables/article1.html Spacewalking astronauts rerouted power cables and cooling lines outside the International Space Station. http://www.networkbeta.com/nasa/space_station_astronauts_reroute_power_cables/article1.html Cable Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:59:36 GMT