Faster 3G coming to six cities, says AT&T; Juniper invests in data center switch vendor Blade

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Also, Palm has introduced a smaller, cheaper handset, called the "Pixi," due to arrive in time for holiday buyers. The new handset has a smaller touch screen than the Pre, an exposed QWERTY keyboard, and a two-megapixel camera. (2:15) Juniper invests in data center switch vendor Blade Juniper Networks has invested in Blade Network Technologies, maker and supplier of switches for data center blade servers. Microsoft confirms critical unpatched Vista, Windows 7 RC bug MIcrosoft late Tuesday confirmed that a bug in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, could be used to hijack PCs. Skype bungles software upgrade for the iPhone Take a deep breath: Skype isn't working so great on the iPhone right now. But a fix should be available by Wednesday evening in Apple's App Store. Netbooks: Popular but will you buy a netbook next time? I've carried an ultraportable Sony VAIO laptop with me now for two years and so far I've resisted all temptations to buy a netbook. Huawei hits back at spy claims Networking vendor Huawei has released a public refutation of a recent media report that alleged it was being investigated by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) for possible espionage. WAN Optimization: Cheap and Easy Does It In our just-completed WAN optimization survey we asked enterprises what is preventing them from implementing WAN optimization. The survey indicates that if WAN optimization were cheaper and easier to implement, it would be much more ubiquitous. NASA's future manned spaceflight forecast: Bleak Things don't look good for NASA when the opening sentence of a report outlining its future begins: "The US human spaceflight program appears to be on an unsustainable trajectory." Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and 15 copies of Windows Server 2008 How-To. Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Interconnecting Data Centers Using VPLS. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers (watch for giveaway information soon.) Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are 10 sports technologies to love, 5 to hate Many technologies help fans enjoy sports. Others just annoy. Apple disasters Apple has enjoyed huge success with the iPod and iPhone, but Apple has had a number of commercial flops, too. Identity Management E Guide Identity management cannot be ignored – it is the key to preventing data breaches. This Network World Executive Guide provides in-depth information on today's most pressing security issues. Read More Yankee Group Mobile WAN Optimization Report Mobile work continues to evolve. Your organization must keep up with the demands of its mobile workforce. 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