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New cloud-based hacking service can crack Wi-Fi passwords in 20 minutes

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009

A new, cloud-based hacking service says it can crack a WPA Wi-Fi network password in just 20 minutes. by Andrew Nusca

Seagate to launch 7mm laptop hard disk; ushers in thinner PCs

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009

Seagate said it will soon launch a new, 7mm-thick laptop hard drive that's 25 percent thinner than current models. by Andrew Nusca

• Seagate to launch slimmer laptop hard disk at CES - The Industry Standard

Dell debuts Vostro V13, 0.65-in. thick ULV business laptop; $450

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009

Dell has the worldwide availability of the Vostro V13 business laptop, a 0.65-inch thick system that starts at $450. by Andrew Nusca

News to know: Real-time search; JooJoo; Win7; Outsourcing; Yahoo

Between the Lines (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage: Sam Diaz: Google beefs up search, enhances mobile, introduces real-time results Andrew Nusca: Fusion Garage announces JooJoo cloud tablet; swipes at TechCrunch Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: CrunchPad becomes JooJoo and fades...

With 3G, quad-band and Wi-Fi calling, RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 is best fixed QWERTY smartphone to date

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/05/2009

Research in Motion's BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the penultimate QWERTY BlackBerry handset. by Andrew Nusca

Without keyboard, is this the next Motorola Droid?

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009

New photos have appeared on the website Androidin of an allegedly next-generation Droid device that, among other things, excludes a physical keyboard. by Andrew Nusca

FCC Asks Verizon to Explain Early Termination Fees

The Wireless Weblog (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009

© Photos8.com The FCC has asked Verizon Wireless [PDF file] to explain its recent announcement of doubling of early termination fees from $175 to $350. "The fee, which is almost double the existing amount, will apply to 'advanced devices,' likely including the new Motorola Droid smartphone, RIM BlackBerry Storm2 and HTC Droid Eris," writes ZDNet's Andrew Nusca. "The...

RIM, Monocle collaborate on $1,500 BlackBerry Bold 9700

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

Research in Motion and $10-per-issue jet-set business editorial magazine Monocle have collaborated on a BlackBerry Bold 9700 that costs an astounding $1,500 USD. by Andrew Nusca

Micron RealSSD C300 becomes first to use SATA 6Gbps interface

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

Micron on Thursday announced that its RealSSD C300 solid state drive is the first such drive to use the SATA 6Gbps interface specification. by Andrew Nusca

• Micron RealSSD C300 becomes first SSD to leverage SATA 6Gbps interface - Gadget
• Micron Unveils RealSSD C300 SATA 6Gb/s SSD - SlashGear
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Dell updates thermal algorithms in response to CPU throttling concerns

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009

In response to customer concerns about CPU throttling in Latitude-series laptops, Dell on Wednesday announced that there was no inherent flaw in the computers, but said it has tweaked thermal algorithms to accommodate for more types of use. by Andrew Nusca

Nokia makes big bet on 2010: Symbian UI milestones, Maemo 6 computer coming

ZD Net (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009

Nokia on Wednesday announced that it's going all in for 2010, taking the Symbian user interface "to a new level" and delivering the first Maemo 6 "mobile computer" in the second half of the year. by Andrew Nusca