In today's technology roundup: Google Voice now on smartphones, Microsoft unveils Azure cloud service, Verizon integrates Twitter on FiOS TV, IBM Lotus adds collaboration options, and zero energy homes a reality.
In this World Wide Wrap: Apple files patents for future gadgets, robot learns to smile, and Samsung unveils green hard drive.
The company's range of Nanoware computers are “power friendly” and only draw 150 watts of power.
The adoption of energy-efficient e-paper is expected to increase as technology improves, says Gartner.
In this World Wide Wrap: IBM software enhances Smarter Planet, Orange unveils waste-saving mini SIM, and energy monitoring for home networks.
In this World Wide Wrap: Yahoo strikes gold in Taiwan, Turkish telco honoured for green initiative, and US hospitals suffer e-billing setbacks.
In this World Wide Wrap: CFO to strengthen Milestone Systems, Intel veteran joins Newport Digital, and green leader bullish on energy efficiency.
Action is required to impact the 2020 efficiency and C02 targets set by the EU, says Lexmark.
Local IT companies gear up to tackle e-waste as legislative and economic pressure builds.
In this World Wide Wrap: Caldera partners with KIP, US govt wasteful on printing, and Canon unveils PosterArtist 2009.
The D-Link Xtreme N DIR-685 has a 3.2-inch LCD screen powered by FrameChannel.
Schneider Electric rolls out online courses to train individuals and companies to think smartly about energy.