Opera ‘Unite’s Web Server with the Web Browser

Opera has taken a big step in enabling collaboration between users without the need for third-party facilitators, leaving behind the likes of Google and Microsoft.
The new Unite application embedded within the Opera 10 browser lets a user turn the browser into a virtual web server. The idea behind Unite is to remove the dependency on third-party servers while collaborating with others so that users do not lose control over their data. Read more

Global broadband access on the rise

More people throughout the world are hopping onto the high-speed bandwagon. Global broadband access jumped by 16.6 million lines in the last quarter, reaching a total of 429.2 million lines throughout the world, says a report released Tuesday by industry group Broadband Forum. Read more

Online banking is booming

Once a niche market, online banking has grown into a widely-used tool for the average consumer.Among 3,988 adults surveyed in the U.S. by Gartner Group, 47 percent said they now bank online. In the U.K, 30 percent echoed the same response. Read more

BlackBerry Tour to rival iPhone 3G S

TORONTO: Research In Motion is adding another smartphone to its BlackBerry lineup as it aims to win marketshare among both executives and mainstream consumers despite tough economic conditions.
The new model is known as the BlackBerry Tour and falls somewhere between the BlackBerry Curve, which has proved very popular with consumers, and the BlackBerry Bold, which RIM has aimed at high-end corporate users. Read more

3G Vs WiMax: Which is Best?

By Prabhu Ram:
In an interaction with CXOtoday, Yatish Pathak, founder and CEO of Soma Networks compares two competing technologies, 3G and WiMax and elaborates on relative benefits of both. Read more

Dell Earns $3 Million through Twitter

Even though Twitter has yet to earn its first dollar, vendors like Dell have realized its business potential. In a posting on the official Dell blog, Stephanie Nelson, Dell s Twitter manager, said the computer manufacturer has crossed $2 million in direct sales via @DellOutlet. Apart from this, the company has further generated $1 million in sales from people who start at @DellOutlet and finally make a purchase from elsewhere on Dell.com. Read more

In pics: Nokia’s new phones

Even as Nokia is all set to launch its latest high-end touchscreen cellphone, N97, the Finnish handset maker is ready with three new handsets, including a touchscreen model. Read more

Microsoft Working on Free, Antivirus Software

Microsoft will soon compete with Symantec and McAfee, with plans to release a free anti-virus service for personal computers. The free service, code-named Morro will offer basic features for fighting a wide range of viruses. Read more

Japan Next Target for Offshoring Industry

Japan could emerge the next big destination after US and Europe, for the Indian offshoring industry. A new study by Zinnov says
Japanese firms could drive the next phase of growth for the Indian offshoring industry Read more

Tatas to roll out world’s largest Wimax network across India

In a fast-forward attempt to help connect India without wires, Tata Telecommunications has unveiled plans to roll out a countrywide WiMAX network which will connect 115 cities (for enterprise users) and 15 cities (for regular users). Although still in its infancy, Read more