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Yahoo and Intel Present "Widget TV"
Intel announced a partnership with Yahoo to create a Widget Channel, an application framework optimized for TV and consumer electronic devices that are powered by the Intel architecture. The widget channel will allow the viewer to access relevant internet based content on their tv screen. The widget channel will allow developers to use Javascript, XML, HTML and Adobe Flash to create the application, which will enable them to provide their content on the PC and television.
 
Around the Web: Hardware News
A collection of interesting hardware headlines from around the web. Intel's Larrabee Architecture; A Timeline of Nvidia Grahic Cards; New 256-GByte Notebooks coming for Fall; Apple increases iPhone production.
 
Tech Spotlight: An Ajax Overview

Ajax (asynchronous JavaScript and XML), or AJAX, is a group of interrelated web development techniques used for creating interactive web applications or rich Internet applications. With Ajax, web applications can retrieve data from the server asynchronously in the background without interfering with the display and behavior of the existing page. Data is retrieved using the XMLHttpRequest object or through the use of Remote Scripting in browsers that do not support it. Despite the name, the use of JavaScript, XML, or asynchrony is not required.

 
Verizon Settles Possible Strike With a Three Year Contract With Union
The three-year agreement addresses issues of pension plans, health care and temporary worker issues. The plan helps protect the retired employees and creates a positive environment for all Verizon employees.
 
Social Networking Growth Slows in the US

comScore released a study indicating US social networking audiences grew 9 pcercent compared to 25 percent globally. The report presents detailed statistics detailing growth rate for sites such as facebook, hi5 and bebo.com.

 
Novell-Microsoft Extend Interoperability Relationship
Novell will provide tools and resources for customers seeking to create interoperability solution between Microsoft Windows Server and Suse Linux Enterprise Server. Microsoft has committed to purchasing $100 million in certificates that Microsoft customers can redeem while working towards a mixed open source and properitary IT environment.
 
Imation Expands Their Solid State Drive Product Line with PRO 7000 and PRO 7500

The PRO 7500 delivers the latest-generation solid state storage technology with increased speed and capacity; and the PRO 7000 PATA, which provides an easy-upgrade solution for legacy equipment with high-performance needs still using the standard PATA interface. Both the PRO 7500 and 7000 PATA products are powered by Mtron technology.

 
Janco and IT Productivity Center Report 7% loss in Browser Market Share for IE
Janco has collected consistent data on browser activity since September 1997. The data is collected from commercial sites that focus on business-to- business activity. Janco is a Mountain States-based consulting firm that publishes the HandiGuide(R) electronic series of books used by IT, HR, and other professionals as the source of information on topics from policies, procedures, job descriptions, and best practices.
 
Intel Presents New Chip Product Lineup for Server, Desktop and Mobile Markets at IDF
Pat Gelsinger senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Digital Enterprise Group specified details for Intel's latest product lineup at the Intel developer forum.
 
Grade: Incomplete for McCain and Obama on Overall Vision and Focus on Innovation
The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) released results of a comprehensive review of the presumptive presidential candidates technology platform which resulted in an "incomplete" grade for John McCain (R-Arizona) and Barack Obama (D-Ill). The assessment is based on how they've voted on technology legislation, speeches, published comments and their campaign websites.
 

Technology Spotlight

Ajax (asynchronous JavaScript and XML), or AJAX, is a group of interrelated web development techniques used for creating interactive web applications or rich Internet applications. With Ajax, web applications can retrieve data from the server asynchronously in the background without interfering with the display and behavior of the existing page. Data is retrieved using the XMLHttpRequest object or through the use of Remote Scripting in browsers that do not support it. Despite the name, the use of JavaScript, XML, or asynchrony is not required.

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