Sun Microsystems Inc. plans on releasing a new version of its open source OpenSolaris operating system every six months, one of which will serve as the basis for the next version of its Solaris Unix...

The thousands of techies who came to Sun Microsystems Inc.'s JavaOne conference this week were exposed, not to a computer virus, but the nasty norovirus, which causes fevers and roiling...

The only Kenyan technology company listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) – ISP and broadband provider AccessKenya -- was not affected by the country's post-election crisis and expects 50...

Microsoft is appealing the US$1.3 billion (€899 million) fine imposed on it by the European Union for failing to honor a 2004 antitrust agreement, the company said Friday. Microsoft spokesman Jack...

The back-story on Jangl’s slow death — Yesterday, we reported on Jangl’s asset sale process. A tipster tells us that Seattle-based WhitePages had offered to buy Internet phone...

updated We’re at the point that when either of the two social networking giants, MySpace and Facebook, does something, the other has to respond. Yesterday, MySpace unveiled its “Data...

Power utility Uganda Electricity Transmission Company (UETCL) has applied to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for a public infrastructure provider (PIP) license. If granted, the license...

When the mobile web browsing company Mowser shut down in April, a lot of people were surprised by co-founder Russell Beattie’s comments suggesting the mobile web simply wasn’t worth the...

Google is adding security for Web surfing and remote workers to its Google Apps set of office tools. Made possible by last year's acquisition of security vendor Postini, Google Web Security for...

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has invited the public to give their views on the proposed market structure and guidelines for a unified license regime, set to take effect on July...

After months of resistance, retailer Circuit City opened up its books for Blockbuster to complete the process of due diligence to acquire the consumer electronics retailer. Blockbuster made a...

Mobile life is blooming. Some 47 mobile social network companies have emerged globally, to help cater to our need to message and communicate while on the go. But what about the huge incumbents, like...

Microsoft released a beta of its application suite this week that runs in Apple OS X's native Aqua user interface, the first version from the open-source project that doesn't require Mac users to...

Microsoft is appealing the US$1.3 billion (€899 million) fine imposed on it by the European Union for failing to honor a 2004 antitrust agreement, the company said Friday. Microsoft spokesman Jack...

On Thursday, e-commerce service provider Digital River announced plans to host and manage Game Agent, a new online service from Aspyr Media that will enable the popular Mac game publisher to sell...

Apple has agreed to settle two iPod lawsuits brought against the company in Canada. Apple is offering a $45 credit to Canadians who own an iPod purchased before June 24, 2004, reports the Montreal...

Microsoft is appealing the US$1.3 billion (€899 million) fine imposed on it by the European Union for failing to honor a 2004 antitrust agreement, the company said Friday. Microsoft spokesman Jack...

Google has begun scanning the streets of Paris, gathering data for its Street View service, which adds street-level photography to the satellite views offered by Google Maps. The search company will...

Sun Microsystems is counting on the ubiquitous nature of Java to help its JavaFX technology compete in the rich Internet application (RIA) space against rivals Adobe Systems and Microsoft. A browser...

Facebook users are being offered an all-new application that lets them embed up to five iTunes playlists within their Facebook user profile. Melodeo has introduced the new feature within its nuTsie...

Warner Music Group this week confirmed rising digital sales, though still returned a loss for the quarter. The label's quarterly revenue climbed 2 per cent to $800 million, returning losses of $34...

Apple has moved to settle outstanding lawsuits against the company regarding iPod battery life in Canada. The company is offering a total of $3.54 million in credits to Canadian iPod owners in order...