SeqWright Takes On Personal Genomics

Houston-based Seqwright, a provider of contract genomics services, said today that it has entered into the personal genomics market with the addition of a new, personal genotyping service for the public.... (more)

Syngence Inks Deal with Legal Technology Firm

Dallas, Texas-based Syngence said Wednesday that the firm has partnered with Juritek, a provider of electronic data discovery and litigation support services.... (more)

Qtrax to offer unlimited, free song downloads for Apple iPod users

Qtrax to offer unlimited, free song downloads for Apple iPod users
Qtrax has announced that they plan to offer unlimited, free song downloads which would be compatible with millions of iPods out there.
The company is one of the many new ones which aim to use advertising to generate revenues while providing free media for download legally.
The [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7039/qtrax-ipod/

itzbig Expands In California

Austin-based itzbig, which provides job matching technology to companies, said Tuesday that the firm's has expanded into the Bay Area, and signed up a number of firms in the area. itzbig said that Advent Software, Inc.... (more)

Google takes on domain kiting

Google takes on domain kiting
Search engine giant Google has said that they are soon going to take steps to take on domain kiting practices prevailing on the internet.
The company would start by introducing a system to detect domain kiting. The company is likely to lose revenues with this initiative as their advertising system is the [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7035/domain-kiting/

Convio Signs Nonprofit Boys and Girls Clubs

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Canon EOS Rebel XSi digital SLR announced

Canon EOS Rebel XSi digital SLR announced
Canon has now showcased their latest digital SLR named EOS Rebel XSi in the market. The company said that this new product would replace their current entry-level D-SLR, the XTi.
This new product from the company includes several features that would make it a challenge for the rival companies to [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7032/canon-eos-rebel-xsi/

TI Chairman Retires

Dallas-based Texas Instruments has shifted its board composition, saying Thursday that Chairman Thomas J. Engibous is retiring following the firm's 2008 stockholders meeting April 17th. Richard K. Templeton, the firm's President and CEO, will replace Engibous as Chairman.... (more)

Last.fm makes song available to play on demand

Last.fm makes song available to play on demand

Last.fm has announced that they are now making available around 3.5 million songs for on demand play.
The web based service enables music lovers to explore new form of music from different artists. They would now be able to listen to the songs they click on for three [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7028/last.fm/

Active Power Gets Win

Austin-based Active Power, which develops uninterruptible power supplies based on flywheel technology, said Thursday that it has scored a win at an undisclosed, U.S. military facility.... (more)

Airband Expands Houston Bandwidth

Dallas, Texas-based Airband Communications said Wednesday that the firm has expanded its coverage and capacity of its network in Houston. The firm, which provides fixed wireless services for businesses, said it has increased coverage in the city by 50 percent.... (more)

HTC Shift now available in Taiwan

HTC Shift now available in Taiwan
Smartphone maker High Tech Computer has announced that they are now all set to sell their Shift ultramobile PC in Taiwanese market.
They are now taking advance online orders for this device in collaboration with retail stores in the country.
HTC is aiming to sell around 200 units of HTC Shift through [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7022/htc-shift-taiwan/

Mirage Signs Hotel Customer

Mirage Networks, a manufacturer of network-access-control devices, revealed Tuesday that Southern Californian lodging firm Evans Hotels has deployed Mirage's NAC solution for its collection of properties. The financial impact of the deal was not disclosed.... (more)

Apple iPod nano now available in Pink!

Apple iPod nano now available in Pink!
For guys who are looking for that perfect gift this Valentine’s Day, Apple has just made available a new variant of their Apple iPod nano digital media player in Pink color.
It is similar to other iPod nano and comes in 8GB capacity. Apple is offering it for USD 199 [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7019/pink-ipod-nano/

NetStreams Gains $18.2M

Austin-based NetStreams said Monday afternoon that it has raised $18.2M in a Series B round of funding. The round came from Austin Ventures. NetStreams develops networked entertainment systems that use the IP protocol.... (more)

HBO on Broadband: HBO to offer downloadable media content

HBO on Broadband: HBO to offer downloadable media content
TV channel HBO has announced that they are going to launch today a new service to allow subscribers to download TV shows and movies.
This new service would be called HBO on Broadband and it would offer a large library of media content.
Time Warner said that it [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7015/hbo-on-broadband/

RelyID Gets Win With eHarmony

Dallas, Texas-based RelyID, which is a service of Backgroundchecks.com, has scored a win with online dating site eHarmony. eHarmony said Monday that it will use RelyID to provide ID verification for its members, who use eHarmony for online dating and relationships.... (more)

Convio Signs Lupus Foundation

Convio, a publisher of business management software for non-profit organizations, revealed Thursday that it is powering The Lupus Foundation of America's Web site and its interaction with members, volunteers, subscribers and donors.... (more)

WiQuest Trumpets Wireless USB Wins

Allen, Texas-based UWB semiconductor firm WiQuest said earlier this week that the firm's technology is now being used in more than 85% of Certified Wireless USB products.... (more)

Apple MacBook Air launched

Apple MacBook Air launched
Apple has now showcased their latest genre of notebook computers. This latest product is named MacBook Air and the company claims that it is the world’s thinnest notebook.
Apple MacBook Air measures 0.16 inches at its thinnest point. The thickest point is around 0.76 inches high.
It features a 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7013/macbook-air/

StarVision Technologies Gets $750K

StarVision Technologies, a College Station, Texas-based aerospace research and development company, has raised $750K in an investment from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund. The investment was announced by Governor Rick Perry Wednesday.... (more)

EEStor Names New Board Member

Cedar Park, Texas-based EEStor, which is developing energy storage units based on solid-state technology, said Wednesday that it has added Morton L. Topfer to its board of directors. Topfer is a Managing Director at Castletop Capital L.P.... (more)

TigerDirect Buys CompUSA Stores

New York-based Systemax, the parent company of online and catalog retailer TigerDirect, said this weekend that it has agreed to acquire selected assets and retail stores of Dallas-based CompUSA.... (more)

SecureLogix Adds Symantec's Rice to Board

SecureLogix Corp., a developer of voice network management and telecommunications security software, announced Monday that it has added Symantec executive Charlie Rice to its board of directors. The appointment is effective immediately, SecureLogix said.... (more)

Alereon Rolls Wireless USB Reference Design

Austin-based ultra-wideband USB chip maker Alereon said today that it has rolled out a new, reference design for a wireless USB hard drive. The new design was created in conjunction with SunPlusIT, a developer of controller ICs for the USB to SATA market.... (more)

eVerge Gets Win In Plano

Plano-based eVerge, a software integrator, said today that the firm has completed a project with The City of Plano for an Internet recruiting and job application process. Financial impact of the implementation was not disclosed.... (more)

IRM, Trackmax Form Strategic Partnership

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ACS, Ingenix Create Consulting Alliance

Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services Inc., a provider of health care program administration and other IT management services, revealed Thursday that it will team with Ingenix to offer Medicaid management information systems consulting.... (more)

Microtune Targets Digital TV Conversion Market

Plano-based Microtune said Thursday that the firm has inked a deal with a fellow hardware manufacturer for products targeting the U.S. government's conversion of analog TV signals to a new digital format.... (more)

Firm Releases Veterinary Software

Plano-based Odyssey Veterinary Software announced this morning that it has released a software package that allows veterinarians to communicate with their clients and patients.... (more)

Dell Acquires UK Data Storage Firm

Round Rock-based computer maker Dell said Friday morning that it has signed an agreement to acquire The Networked Storage Company (TNWSC), a U.K.-based data storage IT consulting firm. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Networked Storage Company is based in Epson, U.K.... (more)

StoredIQ Adds SharePoint Support

Austin-based StoredIQ, a provider of litigation support software, said earlier this week that it has added support for Microsoft Sharepoint to its product.... (more)

FiveRuns Adds Bundle With Brightbox

Austin-based FiveRuns said Monday that it has inked a strategic partnership with Brightbox, a UK-based provider of Ruby on Rails hosting. According to FiveRuns, BrightBox will bundle its FiveRuns RM-Manage Rails application monitoring software with its virtualized servers.... (more)

Hyundai i10: Business Standard Motoring Car of the Year 2008

Hyundai i10: Business Standard Motoring Car of the Year 2008
Hyundai recently launched their i10 model in the Indian market. The car has met with a good response.
There is more good news for the company. Business Standard has now named Hyundai i10 as their Business Standard Motoring Car of the Year 2008.
Hyundai i10 managed to beat [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7012/hyundai-i10-business-standard/

eGistics Acquires Virtual Image Tech

Dallas-based eGistics Inc., a provider of hosted image and data archive services, announced Tuesday that it has acquired Virtual Image Technology Inc., an online archive headquartered in Fort Mill, S.C. Terms of the deal, which closed on Dec. 7, were not disclosed.... (more)

Maruti 800 could get cheaper to compete with Rs. 1 lakh car from Tata

Maruti 800 could get cheaper to compete with Rs. 1 lakh car from Tata
Maruti has finally admitted that they would perhaps have to lower the cost of Maruti 800 model to compete effectively with the upcoming Tata Rs 1 lakh car.
Tata would be showcasing this car at the Auto Expo next month. It would be [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7011/maruti-800-2/

Pivot3 Installs Tanguay as Sales VP

Pivot3, a developer of software-based high-definition storage systems, reported Tuesday that it has hired Marc Tanguay as vice president of sales.... (more)

Pentax Optio Z10 digital camera launched in India

Pentax Optio Z10 digital camera launched in India
Pentax has launched their latest digital camera model in the Indian market.
The company is now offering the 8 mega pixels Optio Z10 digital camera in the country.
Pentax said that this product offers 8.0 effective mega pixels resolution, and a 7x optical zoom lens.
It also features a refraction lens [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7010/pentax-optio-z10/

Pi Studios Helps Produce PS2 Port of 'Rock Band'

Harmonix, a publisher of music-based games, co-developer MTV Games, a member of Viacom's MTV Networks, and distributor Electronic Arts announced Monday that a special edition of the popular "Rock Band" simulation game for the PlayStation2 entertainment system will ship to U.S.... (more)

Netgear launches WGL102 WAP and WFS709TP wireless security gateway

Netgear launches WGL102 WAP and WFS709TP wireless security gateway
Netgear Technologies has announced the launch of two new networking products in the Indian market.
The company has launched Netgear 802.11g wireless access point WGL102 and wireless security gateway WFS709TP.
Atul Jain, country manager of Netgear for India & SAARC region said in a statement on these two [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7009/wgl102-wfs709tp/

NewsStand Links With Houston Chronicle

Austin-based NewsStand, a provider of digital content delivery software, said yesterday that it has linked with the Houston Chronicle in a program to delivery electronic papers to students.... (more)

Wal-Mart Video download store closed down

Wal-Mart Video download store closed down
Wal-Mart Stores has now closed down their online movie download service. Interestingly, this service was launched less than a year ago.
This comes after they had earlier decided to end their efforts to create an online DVD rental service. That unit was handed over to Netflix.
The company is now operating a [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7008/wal-mart-video/

RIM Selects Dallas For HQ

Research In Motion, maker of the popular Blackberry mobile device, said Monday that it has selected Irving, Texas for its U.S. headquarters. The move is expected to bring more than 1,000 people to the region.... (more)

Amazon MP3 adds Warner Music Group catalog

Amazon MP3 adds Warner Music Group catalog
Amazon has announced that they are now offering Warner Music Group music on their Amazon MP3 music download service.
Users of the service would now be able to get access to DRM free music from artists including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Madonna and Metallica.
Amazon claims [...]

Source: http://news.techwhack.com/7007/amazon-mp3-warner/

Rackspace Ties Into "Green" Energy Credits Firm

San Antonio's Rackspace, a provider of web hosting services, said Monday that it has tied into NativeEnergy, a marketer of renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.... (more)