Thunderheads over Amazon: Why not all cloud storage is created equal
A cloud storage expert tells us why this technology is safe and why the Amazon crashes don't mean we're not ready to move beyond physical storage centers.
Microsoft previews Windows 8 at BUILD
The veteran manufacturer shows it still has some fresh ideas on computing with Windows 8.
Holdup: Apple not ready to launch cloud movie service
We all got a little ahead of ourselves thinking the iTunes Replay launch was imminent.
First federal agency brings email to cloud, cuts costs in half
Google Apps for Government has allowed the General Services Administration to eliminate its costly data centers while offering employees network access anywhere.
Microsoft wants to heat your building with its cloud servers
Microsoft claims that it is possible to use a data server like a furnace or water heater, which would increase data speed and be a more efficient use of energy.
Acer buys cloud computing firm iGware
Acer is betting up to $395 million on cloud computing by acquiring U.S.-based IGware.
Google+ is ‘really about’ the cloud, not social networking
Google+ isn't about traditional social networking, says Plus user Vincent Wong. It's about something entirely new.
Logitech’s Microsoft Lync-powered hardware points to the potential of Office 365
Logitech has released a new spread of webcams and headsets optimized for Microsoft Office 365. Will this kind of hardware support propel Microsoft to the top of cloud-based productivity?
Apple confirms: ICloud will get rid of iDisk, iWeb
Up until now, the details surrounding the MobileMe to iCloud transition have been vague. In a new FAQ, Apple offers new information on the coming switch.
Wyoming state government goes with Google’s cloud
Google gets its foot firmly in the government software door by landing Wyoming, which will now use Google Apps for Government.
Microsoft launching Office 365 on June 28
It's been in public beta two months, but Microsoft plans to formally launch its cloud-based Office 365 on June 28th.
Google sends us on a WorldWideWeb hunt for Chromebooks
Want to get an early look at a Chromebook? Exclusive sales are scattered across the Web.
MobileMe vs. iCloud: Overhaul or upgrade?
Is iCloud a revolutionary new take on cloud computing or simply a much-needed MobileMe upgrade?
MobileMe has one year to live: Apple shuts down service June 2012
We all knew it was coming, and now Apple has made it official by giving MobileMe users one more year with the service before iCloud fully takes over.
Report: Apple signs deal with Universal to offer music through iCloud
Apple has now added the final piece to its cloud music service puzzle by signing Universal Music, home of Lady Gaga, U2 and Kanye West.
Gilt kicks off invitation-only Chromebook sale today; UPDATE: Already sold out
A Google-selected handful of potential buyers will get first dibs on the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook via an exclusive Gilt sale.
Dropbox security woes are back, FTC complaint filed
Dropbox's terms of service are back in the spotlight, as the site is being accused of misleading customers into believing its security is something it's not.
Ford looks to improve car efficiency with Google Prediction API
Think Google already knows enough about you? Ford wants to use Google tech to analyze your driving habits to improve vehicle fuel economy.
How will Google Music fare without label support?
Google may have beat Apple in the cloud-based music service race, but does that mean it's introducing a product that isn't quite ready?
Google announces Honeycomb 3.1, Music beta at I/O conference
And we're off: Google has announced a slew of Android upgrades and products on their way - include Google Music beta and Honeycomb 3.1.
Amazon adds iOS support to Cloud Player in mobile Safari
Amazon adds support for Apple's iOS to it's newly launched cloud-based music-streaming platform, Cloud Player.
Cisco reorganizes to streamline business
After axing its Flip consumer camcorders, networking giant Cisco is diving into a substantial reorganization to streamline its operations.
Amazon (finally) apologizes for cloud services outage
Amazon has apologized for last week's catastrophic AWS outage and says it will be compensating customers with a credit on their accounts.
GameStop developing Android-friendly version of game-streaming Spawn Player
A new GameStop job listing reveals that the company is developing an Android app that will utilize recent acquisition Spawn Labs' streaming technology to bring console games to tablets and smartphones.
Amazon cloud crash wipes out customer data; Will users be compensated?
The worst of Amazon's cloud outage is over, but customers are wondering if they will be credited for the inconvenience - and for some, the complete loss of their stored data.
Amazon woes prove we can’t have blind faith in the cloud
Amazon and Sony's recent cloud computing issues prove the cloud is not the be-all, end-all for storage.
Apple’s cloud-based iTunes gets record labels’ blessing
Apple: 1, Google: 0. Apple has reached an agreement with Warner Music, and possibly other record labels, and is quickly on its way to the cloud.
Google may partner with Spotify on Google Music
After rumors of stalled talks concerning Google Music, the Internet giant is now reportedly eyeing a collaboration with Spotify.
Amazon tablet hype continues: Android-based, made by Samsung
All signs point to an Amazon tablet in the near future, one that will drive its digital content and has no intentions of competing with the iPad.
Greenpeace puts Apple, Twitter, Facebook, and others on trial
The environmental organization Greenpeace puts the spotlight on some of Silicon Valley's biggest energy-dependent companies.
Amazon experiencing troubles with cloud servers, Reddit and Quora among affected sites
An ongoing outage in Amazon's cloud computing infrastructure has crippled several popular social media sites.
Apple ends MobileMe rebates, update appears to be imminent
Apple has stopped offering rebates for both MobileMe and iWork, prompting speculation that refreshes for both products are due soon.
Dropbox popularity explodes in 2011, now serves 25 million users
Dropbox usage increases from 4 million accounts in 2010 to 25 million in 2011, with roughly 200 million new files being stored daily.
Apple poaches Microsoft’s cloud computing expert
Microsoft data center "guru" Kevin Timmons has reportedly left Redmond for a new home at Apple. Cloud-based iTunes coming soon?
Google acquires PushLife, launch of company’s iTunes competitor seems imminent
Google acquires music transfer app developer PushLife in yet another sign that Google Music may soon be making its debut.
Microsoft and Toyota partner on Azure car services
Microsoft and Toyota are partnering on a global telematics platform for cars...all powered by Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform.
Google pulls streaming music app Grooveshark from Android Market
Grooveshark still hasn't worked it out with the record labels and that may have cost it a spot in Google's Android Marketplace.
Amazon may be pursuing music streaming licenses for Cloud Player, despite earlier reports
Amazon is reportedly pursuing music streaming licenses for its newly launched Cloud Player, despite the company's assertion yesterday that such licenses are unnecessary given the nature of how its cloud services work.