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Monday, May 23, 2011

Mozilla Offers Firefox 5 Beta Release

Fulfilling its promise to churn out new releases of the Firefox open-source browser on a faster schedule, Mozilla has launched a beta version of Firefox 5 just two months after Firefox 4 hit the streets.

T-Mobile unleashes new unlimited plans

T-Mobile announced several new plans today to help give its customers more choices based on their needs.

Technology Stocks Drop Led by Apple

The technology stocks traded mower Monday, with shares of Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) leading the decline in the sector, as investors assessed the impact of the explosion at Foxconn, the China-based manufacturer of iPad.

Google blocks Android movie rentals from rooted devices, blames DRM

Google, which often touts the "openness" of its Android mobile operating system as one of its primary benefits, is blocking access to its new Android movie rental service to rooted Android devices.

Foxconn closes its polishing plants; effect on iPad unclear


The explosion that killed three in Chengdu on Friday has been traced to a dust-collecting duct
The third death was confirmed. Six of the injured have been sent home. The rest are still hospitalized.There were several developments over the weekend following the explosion that killed three and injured 15 in a factory in southwest China that builds iPads for Apple (AAPL). 

Android, iOS vie for customers, and developers are watching carefully

Android, iOS vie for customers, and developers are watching carefully

New Firefox for Android beta launches

Mozilla has made available for the first time a beta version of its mobile browser for Android devices.

Verizon Wireless Discontinues Unlimited Data Plans

There have been lots of rumors on it but now it is all officially confirmed that all the unlimited data plans will be discontinued by Verizon Wireless.

Grand Central Apple Store Seed Planted


The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking for new tenants for a marquee space in Grand Central Terminal, and computer giant Apple Inc. has expressed interest in putting a store there.

eBooks versus Paper Books

Local booksellers say that the electronic book revolution hasn't yet deeply affected them, though some in Abilene say that the sea change from paper to pixels is irrevocably under way.

The Best Features of The New Update from Microsoft Xbox 360


Microsoft said that they are ready to launch the latest system update for Xbox 360. The new update is claimed to have a lot of changes.

UPDATE: Toyota, Salesforce.com To Create Social Media Network For Vehicles


Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.TO) and California-based Salesforce.com Inc. (CRM) said Monday they have agreed to create a private social network for Toyota customers, marking another step forward in the spread of social media and the integration of automotive and telecommunications technology.