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Windows Phone 7 Goes To Mobile Device Makers (NewsFactor)
posted on September 02, 2010 01:37:09 pm
NewsFactor - Finishing touches complete, Microsoft sent its latest Windows Phone 7 operating system to equipment manufacturers Wednesday, paving the way for a round of Windows-based mobile devices to debut in time for the holiday season.

Onapsis to Release ERP Vulnerability Testing Suite (PC World)
posted on September 02, 2010 12:10:12 pm
PC World - An information security company will soon release a tool that will allow companies to test their ERP (enterprise resource planning) software for security threats.

Ping on iTunes - Not So Hot (PC World)
posted on September 02, 2010 09:59:00 am
PC World - Apple's big overhaul of iTunes, announced Wednesday, turns the media management software into a fledgling social network thanks to a newly introduced feature called Ping. I would have expected more from Apple with this first attempt at building a community around iTunes. It's not all bad, but if Ping doesn't improve soon this music-oriented social network will bomb faster than an American Idol wannabe.

iTunes Celebrates Centenary With Social Features Bonanza (PC World)
posted on September 01, 2010 09:56:00 pm
PC World - Apple on Wednesday introduced a social-aware version of iTunes, celebrating ten years of the jukebox and storefront software. iTunes 10 features a slightly revamped interface and a social networking feature called Ping, a combination of Facebook and Twitter, dedicated to music lovers.

Taleo to buy Learn.com for $125 million (AP)
posted on September 01, 2010 09:05:42 pm
AP - Human resources software maker Taleo Corp. said Wednesday it has agreed to buy software company Learn.com Inc. for $125 million in cash.

Apple refreshes iTunes software, updates iPods (AP)
posted on September 01, 2010 08:45:43 pm
AP - Users of Apple Inc.'s iTunes software will now be able to see what songs their friends are buying and where their favorite bands are playing next.

At a glance: Apple unveils new iPods, Apple TV (AP)
posted on September 01, 2010 07:06:03 pm
AP - Apple Inc. refreshed its iPod media player lineup and unveiled software updates Wednesday:

Apple Unveils New iPods, iOS, Ping Social Network (NewsFactor)
posted on September 01, 2010 05:05:31 pm
NewsFactor - In a jam-packed event full of new product details, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled new versions of all three iPod devices on Wednesday, introduced operating-system updates, and demonstrated a new social-media network designed to encourage more downloading from iTunes. He also unveiled a leaner version of Apple's less-popular Apple TV set-top box.

Summary: Apple kicks off fall with iPod, Apple TV overhauls (Macworld.com)
posted on September 01, 2010 03:30:00 pm
Macworld.com - As expected, Apple refreshed its iPod lineup Wednesday, unveiling redesigned versions of its iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle music players. But the company didn’t stop there, using its annual fall music event to also announce an update to its iTunes software and an overhaul of its Apple TV set-top box.

Apple announces iTunes 10 (Macworld.com)
posted on September 01, 2010 02:09:00 pm
Macworld.com - Apple on Wednesday announced iTunes 10, a major upgrade to its music jukebox and media-management software. Leading the changes in this version is a social-networking component aimed at helping users discover new music.