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Seagate introduced a new solid-state drive (SSD) Monday that is destined for deployment in enterprise blade and general server applications. Based on single-level cell flash memory technology, the company's new Pulsar device features a 2.5-inch small form factor and capacities ranging between 50GB and 200GB. Full Story »

On Tuesday, five major publishers joined forces to develop open standards for a new digital storefront and other technologies that will allow consumers to read content on portable digital devices. Conde Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corp., and Time want a reading application that can render the distinct look and feel of each publication. They also want a publishing platform optimized for multiple portable devices, operating systems and screen sizes, a digital magazine store, and advertising opportunities. Full Story »

After a long wait, Google's Chrome browser is now available for Apple Macintosh and Linux computers. In a blog post Tuesday, Brian Rakowski, product manager for Chrome, announced that beta versions of Chrome are now available for Mac OS X 10.5 and later (Intel only) and several flavors of Linux, including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora and openSUSE. In addition, Rakowski announced the availability of extensions for the Windows and Linux versions of the browser. Full Story »

Microsoft has posted a reminder that support for Windows 2000 Server and client and Windows XP SP2 will end on July 13. The company is suggesting that consumers and especially organizations still using these OSes should prepare. Full Story »

Apple is sending a clear message to developers: Play nice or get out. Apple made the message clear by booting out a developer and its approximately 1,011 apps from Apple's App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. Full Story »

The population of mobile operating systems has a new member with the Samsung Electronics launch Tuesday of Bada. The name is Korean for ocean, as the new platform is intended to provide an ocean of applications for a market that is increasingly interested in finding great ones. Full Story »

On Monday, Google announced innovations to real-time, mobile and social searches that point to the evolution of information access. The new features will be rolling out in the next few days. Full Story »

Facebook, perhaps reacting to the fallout from an administrative failure last month, has introduced a safety advisory board. The board consists of Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely, WiredSafety, Childnet International, and The Family Online Safety Institute. The first job of the new board is to help overhaul the safety elements of Facebook's help center. Full Story »

AT&T has launched a new app for the iPhone that will enable the carrier's most coveted subscribers to report locations where their handset coverage is problematic or nonexistent. Called AT&T Mark The Spot, the location-aware application is available as a free download from Apple's iTunes store. Full Story »

What do you a call a full-size touchscreen tablet with Wi-Fi connectivity, the ability to run applications, and iPhone-like touch controls? Until a week or so ago, it was called the CrunchPad, as envisioned by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. Full Story »