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UltraBooks: Great Alternative to MacBook Air

Apple’s MacBook Air costs more than Intel-based UltraBooks like Toshiba, Samsung and Acer. The price for the 13-inch Acer Aspire and Toshiba Portege remains at $799 while MacBook Air costs about $1000. It is quite obvious that MacBook Air is the more popular brand. UltraBooks were actually created with the hope of competing against MacBook [...]

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Google Chrome: Going to Get Bigger and Better

In 2008, Google launched Google Chrome. People were skeptic about it since it was rather raw – no bookmarks or extensions and no Mac version. Most of all, there were already a couple of browsers out there, why come out with another one? Google Chrome did not stay raw and bare, however. Looking at it [...]

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Google to Finally Scan Android Apps for Malware

For years, Google has seemed indifferent when it came to a decision on whether or not they will scan Android Apps for Malware virus, but just last week, it was reported that the Internet giant has finally decided to start scanning Android Apps for Malware. Google named this new service “Bouncer” and it’s objective is [...]

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Find Ways To Stay Investor and Product-Competitive

Treps still searching for a way to provide value for customers can win in the changing marketplace across many media layers. Consumers are looking for solutions to use online, to drive to, or to parlay into time or cost savings. Today’s solutions can be delivered via voice coaching, online files, instant phone apps, or published [...]

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Vonage Releases New Mobile Apps to Compete Against Skype

Just recently, Vonage Mobile released a new iPhone and Android app wherein subscribers can text or call for less than what Skype charges. Skype international call rates are 30% more expensive than that of Voyage’s, but it is still a question of whether or not Vonage Mobile can move past Skype. It wasn’t long ago [...]

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IBM Toppled by Apple to be the Top Brand of 2011

A marketing strategy firm said that Apple came out as the top brand for the year 2011 putting IBM in second place. IBM came out as the top brand from 2009 to 2010. Apple’s popular products include iPhone, iPad and Mac. The rise to first place is largely due to Apple’s competitive performance and added [...]

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Rise in IT Spending in 2011

A research firm, IDC, reported that despite the economic distress in Europe and a shortage of hard drive, worldwide IT sales increased by 5% last year. 5% may not be huge number but nonetheless, the increase was seen as satisfactory considering the state of the economy around the globe. The calculation was made based on [...]

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Silicon Valley Flourishing Amidst Nationwide Economic Woes

A survey showed that the nation’s growth rate in 2011 was 1.1%. On that same year, Silicon Valley had a 3.8% job growth. The world’s tech capital was reported to have added 42,000 jobs in 2011 and is expecting a surge in job growth and wealth this year. If this comes true, Silicon Valley will [...]

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