Proposed law would make reprogramming cellphone IDs a crime

Follow:   05.25.2013  View in a Browser Proposed law would make reprogramming cellphone IDs a crime 05.24.2013 12:46 PM Reprogramming the identification number of a cellphone could be punishable with a prison sentence of up to five years under the terms of a proposed law announced Friday. Smartphone chips could replace server processors in HPC, researchers say 05.24.2013 1:55 PM Looking at historical trends and performance benchmarks, a team of researchers in Spain have concluded that smartphone chips could one day replace the more expensive and power-hungry x86 processors used in most of the world's top supercomputers. -ADVERTISEMENT-   Epson Expression XP Printer »See what we think about it. »Check its price. New Digital Entertainment Superguide! Everything you need to know to get started with your home network and hardware.   San Francisco hardware accelerator shows off projects 05.25.2013 10:00 AM We take a look at the recent HAXLR8R demo day, showcasing devices from hardware designers who've gotten a crash course in getting a viable product to the marketplace. Google defends its use of proprietary tech in Hangouts 05.25.2013 9:40 AM Weak XMPP support and capabilities prompted Google to use proprietary technology in its Hangouts video chat application, the company says in response to recent criticism. Mobile gear is everywhere, but is it always our first choice? 05.25.2013 8:32 AM Smartphones may be everywhere, but there is a ways to go before mobile platforms become the primary place consumers turn for entertainment and tasks, said keynoters at the CTIA Wireless trade show this week.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: pctipworld@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107