Technology Doesn't Increase Isolation Is Google Dashboard a PR Stunt? Productivity Gains May Be Bad News Cisco Forecasts Revenue Growth PayPal May Overshadow Parent eBay Chrysler: Yes, We're Making Money A new study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that the Internet and cell phones have not increased social isolation in the U.S. It said these activities led to more diverse discussions. Comments on Google's new Dashboard feature for users to see what data Google collects on them have ranged from concerns about making the data private to calling it a public-relations stunt. As long as companies can get their workers to produce more, they have little reason to hire -- at least until consumer spending picks up. And the squeeze on incomes could depress consumer spending. Cisco Systems doesn't want Wall Street to interpret its forecast for its first quarterly revenue growth in a year as evidence that the United States and other economies are coming roaring back. Most people know eBay for its online market, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay's biggest business will likely be PayPal, the online payments service. Chrysler Group talked about some jazzy vehicles in the long-winded rollout of its five-year plan, but the biggest shock came from dollar signs: The company declared that it is solvent and profitable. FULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORY
Dell Unveils Super-Thin Adamo XPS Laptop Dell painted a picture in broad strokes of its forthcoming Adamo XPS ultra-thin laptop, which packs a host of high-tech goodies while appealing to trend-conscious consumers with visual style.
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Mobile Enterprise Spotlight
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Enterprise Technology Spotlight
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