Qualcomm develops alternative to Windows-based PCs
Mobile chipmaker Qualcomm announced development of a low-cost computing platform, called Kayak, to serve as an alternative to Windows-based PCs in those parts of the world which do not have access to traditional broadband connections. The Qualcomm’s new platform design is based on its dual-core MSM7 series chipsets which could also include Snapdragon chipsets that offer CDMA-based 3G and GSM- based technologies. Qualcomm is confident of filling a niche between smartphones and Windows-based PCs through Kayak platform for providing internet-enabled devices to the markets in developing countries where laptops or PCs are too expensive. In this region...
Install “plug-ins” and talk to friends
You will be able to speak to friends as Google adds video, voice chat to Gmail. Internet giant Google put efforts to beef up its free Web-based email service by adding online video and voice chat as well as automatic translation of RSS feeds availed by people to be abreast on blogs and news. All that is necessary for Gmail users, with Web cams to talk to friends on video screens accessed directly through online mailbox pages is to install software...
Steve Ballmer not really impressed by Google Android
Microsoft’s chief executive Steve Ballmer recently said he feels that Google’s Android operating system is financially unsound. He added that he did not understand Google’s strategy and was doubtful that Google would be able to make money with Android. It was recently reported that he also felt that the new offering from Google did not really have a sound revenue model and was not too sure whether Google’s investors would like it or not....
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