Amazon Cloud Player and Drive review: Not for music lovers
Amazon Cloud Player and Cloud Drive allow users users stream music and access files directly from the Internet. Unfortunately, the service is gimped by some odd bugs and feature omissions.
Amazon launches Cloud Drive ‘digital locker,’ Cloud Player
Amazon has officially announced its Cloud Drive "digital locker" media storage service, along with a Cloud Player for both the web and Android-based devices.
iOS 5 may be getting a fall release, following WWDC cloud reveal
Rumors suggest that Apple will hold iOS 5 back for a fall launch, with an official reveal coming at June's WWDC along with the first details of the company's plans for cloud-based services for its devices.
Google Music launch appears imminent
Sources say Google has begun in-house testing of its rumored streaming music service, Google Music, which indicates an impending release.
Apple said to launch free MobileMe in April
Once again, rumors have surfaced that Apple plans to launch a free version of its MobileMe service, possibly as early as next month.
PS3 firmware update 3.60 adds cloud-saving, idle controller shutdown timer
Sony releases firmware version 3.60 for the PlayStation 3, adding a cloud-based remote save feature for PlayStation Plus subscribers and an adjustable timer for shutting down idle controllers.
Microsoft Ventura project to bring multimedia discovery
A Microsoft job posting makes its look like the company is considering a move to a cloud-hosted multimedia service currently dubbed "Ventura."
Spotify reaches one million paying subscribers, still not available in U.S.
Spotify has achieved a streaming music milestone by capturing its one millionth paying customer. Can a U.S. expansion be too far off?
Eight Windows 8 features that could save Microsoft
With Microsoft's mobile platform flailing and the "post-PC" age setting in, the company needs a winner to keep its empire intact. Here are the innovative features Windows 8 will need to keep its desktop OS relevant.
Windows 8 screenshots leak
The first look at Windows 8 is a mild one, but it may have to hold you over until June.
New Google plug-in takes Micrsoft Office into the cloud
Google has beaten Microsoft to the punch by releasing a cloud-based solution for Microsoft Office products.
Update: Apple snubs Sony, abolishes apps that peddle content outside iTunes
Apple has rejected an e-book reading app from Sony, citing a new change in policy. Apps can no longer sell or access content not purchased through the App Store. The move puts a number of high profile apps in danger.
Mozy drops unlimited storage options, blames terabyte-gobbling ‘power users’
Mozy's ultra-creative users have hoarded too much room in the cloud, and now the storage provider is forced to eliminate its unlimited plans.
No need for hard drives, PlayStation 3 to add cloud game saving
In its upcoming 3.60 firmware update to the PS3, Sony has added a new feature allowing game saves to be uploaded to the cloud, making them accessible from anywhere.
Verizon to acquire Terremark for $1.4 billion
Verizon and Terremark have announced a definitive agreement under which Verizon will acquire Terremark, a global provider of managed IT infrastructure and cloud services, for a total equity value of $1.4 billion.
Backupify releases One-Click Restore for Google Apps
Backupify has made available One-Click Restore for Google Apps. For businesses using Google Apps, Backupify is the only service available that provides continuous backup and One-Click Restore for critical data stored in Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar and Google Contacts accounts.
Microsoft apologizes after Hotmail bug wipes accounts of e-mail
Over the weekend, thousands of Hotmail users found their inboxes wiped clean, with some accounts containing a decade worth of saved e-mails - a lesson in the downside of computing in the cloud.
10 technologies that will define 2011
Rob Enderle looks into his crystal ball for the technologies that will shape the year ahead, from the blossoming of 4G and the personal cloud to outdoor-viewable displays and new mobile technology from AMD.
Dell to acquire InSite One, expanding its medical SaaS solution
Dell has announced its intent to acquire cloud-based medical archiving company InSite One, Inc.. InSite One helps customers reduce costs associated with long-term data storage and addresses the issues around lack of sharing images between doctors when diagnosing patients.
Sony launches music subscription service in the U.K. and Ireland
Sony says it plans to bring its cloud-based iTunes alternative to the U.S. and other countries in 2011.
GSA picks Google Apps; Microsoft retorts
Google has won a multi-million dollar deal to serve its suite of apps and email to the GSA, a federal agency that's 17,000 people strong. Microsoft is not happy about the deal.
Google Cloud Connect takes on Microsoft Office
Google has launched Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office, allowing Office users to back up and sync their docs, spreadsheets, and slideshows on Google's cloud network.
Small businesses have bought 2 million iPads
2 million iPads have been purchased by small businesses, says a new survey. The tablets are not replacing traditional PCs.
Intel forms alliance to promote cloud computing
As part of its Cloud 2015 project, Intel has announced the formation of the Open Data Center Alliance, a coalition to help standardize the many facets of cloud computing.
Microsoft’s Ray Ozzie on the future of computing and end of PCs
Ray Ozzie, Microsoft's departing Chief Software Architect, wrote a very long and detailed blog post about how far the company has come and where computing is headed.
Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer talks Windows Phone 7, Ray Ozzie, and retirement
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talked about Windows Phone 7 and Ray Ozzie's "retirement" today.
Microsoft gets its head in the cloud with Office 365
Office 365 will roll many of the same functions found in Microsoft’s traditional Office suite into a cloud-based package available from any browser.
Google adds two-step login verification to Google Apps
Google's two-step login verification is making cloud collaboration easier for enterprises that are concerned about security on the Internet.
HP and Dell in Outright Bidding War for 3Par
Dell decided to beat HP's $1.6 billion off for 3Par, but HP fired back with $1.8 billion. Then Dell fired back with $1.88 billion. See where this is going?
3Par Accepts Dell’s Sweetened $1.6 Bln Offer
Dell has struck back, offering $1.6 billion to counter HP's $1.5 big for virtualization and cloud storage vendor 3Par.
Microsoft Office Web Apps Review
We review Microsoft's new Office Web Apps to see if they can stack up to the already established Google Docs.
Google Shows off Upgraded Google Docs for Corporate Use
Google's first “Atmosphere” event on Monday showcased improvements to Google Docs, including increased speed and new collaborative tools.
Give the Cloud Some Credit, Greenpeace
Greenpeace’s invective new report on the pollution potential of cloud computing misses its overwhelmingly capacity for green.
AT&T Offers Budget Phones, Cloud Services for the Rest of Us
Don't want to shell out $40 monthly for a full data plan? AT&T's four new messaging phones offer smartphone-like cloud services without the cost.
SIMtone Introduces $99 Universal Cloud Terminal at CES
SIMtone’s new desktop and netbook cloud terminal devices are revealed at CES today.
Top 2010 High-Tech Trends
Our editorial team previews 2010’s top technology trends from smartphones to 3D TVs, eReaders and more.
Cloud Computing Could Pose Serious Security Issues
Image used with permission by copyright holder (Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part series on addressing security risk on cloud computing. Click here for the first part.) A few years ago, Google Enterprise president Dave Girouard had his laptop stolen from the trunk of his car at a San Francisco Giants […]
Microsoft’s Windows Azure Coming in January
Microsoft says Windows Azure will be free in January and go paid in February 2010.