Microsoft roars back; 25 biggest tech flops; Social media pays off [TECH UPDATE]

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Top Editors Picks Microsoft gets its edge back Larry Dignan: Microsoft has gotten under Apple's skin - at least its lawyers - got Google's attention with Bing and is even doing the Web app thing. And it's obvious the company is having fun. They're a lot more interesting to watch these days. READ FULL STORY Another company signs Linux patent-protection deal with Microsoft Microsoft's fiscal 2010 battle cry: Growing our share Microsoft: Apple lawyers tried to stop ads Jobs: Catch the App Store if you can Microsoft to open retail stores near Apple's this fall My Bing experiment: Can it be the default search engine? Sponsored Strategies for deploying blade servers in existing data centers This white paper explains how to select the best power and cooling approach for a successful and predictable blade server deployment. (APC) Google: Nice quarter, but... Sam Diaz: Google's expense management enabled the company to handily top its earnings targets, but there were Wall Street worries about the company's lack of revenue growth. Revenue per click was also a worry. READ FULL STORY IBM delivers strong second quarter, ups 2009 earnings outlook Dell, HP neck and neck in second quarter U.S. PC shipment race; Apple slips, Acer surges Intel shines: Earnings, revenue, margins well above estimates; Outlook better Sun: Our quarter stunk; Oracle: We'll get our accretive earnings anyway Photo Gallery: The decade's 25 biggest tech flops After nearly 10 years of working at CNET, executive editor David Carnoy looks back at the most hyped tech products that didn't pan out as planned--or just flat out bombed. READ FULL STORY Read the fine print in Microsoft's new application platform license Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft (unsurprisingly) doesn't tout the fact, but its newest licensing agreement could leave enterprise customers product-less if they don't renew it. READ FULL STORY Microsoft to shut down its Popfly mashup tool Another company signs Linux patent-protection deal with Microsoft Microsoft announces its Azure cloud computing pricing SmartPlanet: Payback can be quick for social media Joe McKendrick: There's been a perception that social media is a low-cost medium for companies, with many tools and services attainable at rock-bottom prices (or even free). But some say immersing your organization into an effective, robust social network can run up sizable charges in management and staff time. It might be well worth the price, new research shows. READ FULL STORY Social media lessons: United Airlines breaks guitars Social media tips for business: 10 smart ones for Twitter Top U.S. CEOs Social Media No-Shows Sponsored Strategies for deploying blade servers in existing data centers This white paper explains how to select the best power and cooling approach for a successful and predictable blade server deployment. (APC) I love my Pre, but it feels defective Andrew Mager: I've been using the Palm Pre for about a week now, and it's the best mobile device I?ve ever used. But my newfangled phone has a few issues that make it feel cheap and fragile. Unacceptable! READ FULL STORY Palm launches webOS SDK, aims to bolster app lineup iTunes 8.2.1 stops Palm Pre from syncing Video: A quick walk-through of Palm Pre's new UI To the Moon: Rocketdyne, Keeper of the Flame Jason Perlow: The historic Apollo 11 mission in July of 1969 culminated in the first manned moon landing. The Rocketdyne F-1 rocket engine, producing 1.5 million pounds of takeoff thrust and fueled with Liquid Kerosene (RP-1) and Liquid Oxygen, was the core component of the S-IC boost stage that propelled the Apollo astronauts to the Moon. READ FULL STORY To the Moon: The Integrators To the Moon: Boeing, the Rocket Foundry To the Moon: How we built the technologies Featured TalkBack Blog PCs need a brand (and why Microsoft stores could revolutionize how a consumer buys one) Andrew Nusca: Microsoft plans to open retail stores this fall to combat Apple head-on. Here's why it's a good idea and a step toward addressing the need for a cohesive "PC" identity. READ FULL BLOG What do you think? Post Your Thoughts in TalkBack Reader TalkBacks Can Office 14 live up to the trailer? "That was hilarious. I won't buy it, but that was pretty funny." -- mojorison67 Windows 7: Why, and why risk it? "I don't believe Microsoft will EVER get the OS right." -- lvincent45 Elsewhere on ZDNet Photo Gallery Google Street View visits Stonehenge Google and VisitBritain have revealed the seven landmarks and attractions that will get a visit from the search giant's Street View trike this summer. VIEW THE GALLERY Tony Hawk shows us how to Ride--photos Road trip with the iPhone 3GS photos More ZDNet Photo Galleries ZDNet Reviews Dell Vostro all-in-one desktop PC for business; $629 Andrew Nusca: Dell on Thursday announced its Vostro all-in-one PC, the company's first all-in-one "designed exclusively for small business." According to a Dell poll of small businesses, "cramped spaces and overcrowded desks are a headache for business owners." READ THE REVIEW Brother MFC-5890CN printer HP Pavilion Slimline s5120y More ZDNet Reviews Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter for the latest product reviews, news, and expert analysis	News and Blogs Top 5 reasons healthcare in America is broken Smartphone UI vs features: Can any device excel in both? RIM, Visto settle patent suit AT&T and Sony Ericsson launch phone with 8.1 megapixel camera Rosso pitches Pirate Bay to Hollywood and the cloud Another "death of the PC post," but I think it's true Another kick in Facebook's privacy policies "Cooling trend" and global warming Broadband Internet is undervalued $32 billion, study says Google's Belgium data center: Hold the chillers Nokia sales and profits dip Bing! Yahoo-Microsoft ad deal close (yet again) Oracle cranks up some prices 40% Microsoft releases Dryad concurrent-programming code to academics SmartPlanet: How to decide when to replace yourself SmartPlanet: Why the U.S. is in danger of losing the innovation crown Logitech Squeezebox Boom Buy now, only: $249 Norton 360 3.0 - All-In-One up Rating: Vendor: Buy now, only: $59.95 Most Rated Posts Windows 7: Where's the beef? How much?!!? Why, and why risk it? The history and future of Chrome OS Windows 7 Family Pack, Anytime Upgrade prices leak Snake oil at its slickest: A social media spam story Business licensees to get final Windows 7 release in July   Videos and Podcasts Dell: Selling a new backbone for SMBs ZDNet Senior Editor Sam Diaz talks about the company's effort to sell its products to the SMB market. He says Dell executives are hoping to gain ground on the competition by retooling offerings to be more customizable. PLAY VIDEO Is AT&T slowly dethroning the almighty iPhone? ZDNet Senior Editor Sam Diaz shares his views on the release of Apple's new iPhone 3G S. Diaz says there is a dark shadow being cast over the new device because of its exclusive relationship with carrier AT&T, while users complain about two-year contracts and lack of support for MMS messaging. PLAY VIDEO Capital flowing into green At Greentech Media's Green Building Summit in Menlo Park, Calif., Cascadia Capital CEO Michael Butler discusses three subsectors of the green-building industry that recently began receiving the most capital from the stimulus plan and private sectors. PLAY VIDEO Who will manage the smart grid? At Greentech Media's Green Building Summit at SRI International in Menlo Park, Calif., tech executives discuss the future management of smart-grid technology and whether the balance of power will go toward utility companies, government regulatory agencies or building owners. PLAY VIDEO Speeding up construction on 'green' homes At Greentech Media???s Green Building Summit at SRI International in Menlo Park, Calif., Serious Material Chairman Marc Porat discusses the challenges associated with building green residential homes. He believes it's important for the green industry to persuade governments to mandate environmentally sustainable buildings in order to speed up construction. PLAY VIDEO Play more video and audio New Technologies Sponsored White papers Strategies for deploying blade servers in existing data centers This white paper explains how to select the best power and cooling approach for a successful and predictable blade server deployment. (APC) Free Online Guide: Implementing Software RAID on Dell PowerEdge Servers Boost fault tolerance and enhance disk read-write performance on your Dell PowerEdge servers using this detailed software RAID deployment guide. Free Guide: Leveraging Log Messages & Alert Actions on Dell PowerEdge Servers Dramatically boost uptime on your Dell PowerEdge Servers by becoming a power user of the logging functionality of Dell OpenManage Server Administrator. Free Guide: Deploying Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on Dell PowerEdge Servers Improve the efficiency of your Microsoft Windows Server 2003 deployment with this step-by-step planning guide featuring installation best practices. The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats Read this Osterman Research paper to learn how organizations must implement a layered defensive strategy to protect against messaging, internal and Web-based threats and how Sunbelt Software can help. (Sunbelt Software) More white papers: Most popular papers Recently added papers Most popular papers by industry
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