Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for June 24, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Hyundai India Unveils New Model
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hyundai Motor India Limited is planning to grab a larger pie of the Indian car market with launch of new models and augmenting existing ones with new variants. It recently unveiled a new variant of its popular midsized car Verna with the name Verna Transform. It will be sold in …. Original article : Hyundai India Unveils New Model.
New iPhone sells out quickly in Tokyo stores as hundreds line up for global launch
New iPhone in short supply at Japan launch
TOKYO – Apple’s newest iPhone was in short supply just hours after its global launch began in Tokyo on Thursday morning as hundreds queued outside stores across the city to become among the first in the world to own the device.
At the Apple store in the …. Original article : New iPhone sells out quickly in Tokyo stores as hundreds line up for global launch.
iphone 4 Activation Problem: iphone 4G Jailbreak
Are you lucky enough to receive your iPhone 4, which you pre-ordered few days back? If you are the next question (and perhaps the most important question!) arise is whether you’re able to use the handset. A heap of complaints are coming regarding activation of Apple 4. Many users who began considering themselves lucky …. Source : iphone 4 Activation Problem: iphone 4G Jailbreak.
Toyota president apologizes to shareholders, says company doing its best to improve
Toyota president apologizes to shareholders
TOYOTA, Japan – Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the company’s vehicles.
Toyoda was facing shareholders for the first time since the Japanese automaker’s reputation for quality was damaged by the recall crisis that …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Toyota president apologizes to shareholders, says company doing its best to improve.
After tour, Medvedev says he wants Russia to create its own version of Silicon Valley
Medvedev: New technologies would open access
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev toured Silicon Valley to see “the origins of success,” and came away expressing optimism that his country will also be able to adopt a high-tech economy that would give everyone a chance to get ahead.
His visit Wednesday to the high-tech … Read : After tour, Medvedev says he wants Russia to create its own version of Silicon Valley.
Review: Garminfone gets you there, but not as stylish or feature-rich as other Android phones
Review: Garminfone gets you there, but lacks style
ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – If you’ve been eyeing a personal navigation device but wish it could make calls and surf the Web, the Garminfone may sound appealing.
And in some ways, it is. The device from Garmin Ltd., a leading maker of navigational devices, does double …. Original article : Review: Garminfone gets you there, but not as stylish or feature-rich as other Android phones.
Commerce Secretary: Chinese yuan still undervalued despite decision to let currency appreciate
Commerce Secretary: China currency undervalued
WASHINGTON – Despite China’s decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar, the yuan is still undervalued, hurting American exports, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said Wednesday.
President Barack Obama will raise currency and other trade issues in talks with Chinese officials at a G-20 summit of wealthy and developing nations in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Commerce Secretary: Chinese yuan still undervalued despite decision to let currency appreciate.
Judge sides with Google in $1 billion copyright lawsuit by Viacom over YouTube videos
Judge sides with Google in $1B Viacom lawsuit
NEW YORK – A federal judge in New York is siding with Google in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom over YouTube videos.
Viacom Inc. had alleged that YouTube, which Google Inc. bought in 2006, built itself into a successful video-sharing site by … Read more : Judge sides with Google in $1 billion copyright lawsuit by Viacom over YouTube videos.
Red Hat, Cisco Systems grow ‘virtualization’ partnership
Red Hat, Cisco expand ‘virtualization’ partnership
BOSTON – Red Hat Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday that they expanded their “virtualization” partnership – the term for technology that lets one computer act like several.
The companies said they are expanding their relationship by integrating Cisco’s virtual network link technology with Red Hat’s enterprise virtualization technology.
The companies … Original article on : Red Hat, Cisco Systems grow ‘virtualization’ partnership.
Cisco CEO commits to investing $1B in Russia’s high-tech industry in meeting with Medvedev
Cisco commits $1B in meeting with Russian leader
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday it will invest $1 billion to help foster high-tech innovation in Russia.
Cisco CEO John Chambers made the commitment at a meeting at the company’s San Jose headquarters with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who was visiting the computer … Read : Cisco CEO commits to investing $1B in Russia’s high-tech industry in meeting with Medvedev.
Russian president tweets from Twitter headquarters to start Silicon Valley tour
Russian leader posts his 1st tweet on US tech tour
SAN FRANCISCO – Russia President Dmitry Medvedev has kicked off his Silicon Valley tour with a tweet.
Medvedev set up a Twitter account under the name “KremlinRussia” on Wednesday during a quick visit to the San Francisco-based company that runs the popular Internet service.
He marked … Read more : Russian president tweets from Twitter headquarters to start Silicon Valley tour.
Verizon to release Motorola’s Droid X smart phone July 15
Verizon: Droid X smart phone coming July 15
SAN FRANCISCO – Verizon Wireless said Wednesday that it will begin selling the Droid X, the follow-up to Motorola Inc.’s popular Droid smart phone, on July 15.
Verizon, which made its announcement the day before Apple is set to start selling its latest iPhone, said [..] Read the original article: here.
Music licensing company Rumblefish launches song sales for use in YouTube videos
Rumblefish to sell songs for use in YouTube videos
LOS ANGELES – Independent music licensing company Rumblefish Inc. is giving YouTube uploaders a way to add songs to their videos without infringing on copyrights.
Starting Tuesday, the company will sell songs from its catalog of artists for $1.99. Included in the sale will be a license allowing …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Music licensing company Rumblefish launches song sales for use in YouTube videos.
Ornery goat prompts Alaska school official to invent milker that’s selling well on Internet
Alaska man’s goat milker sells well on Internet
PALMER, Alaska – When Mike Henry began raising goats on his 5-acre farm north of Anchorage, he found the milking tough going. His hands ached, and the milk wouldn’t flow. He tied a piece of leather loosely around his doe’s back legs to keep her from kicking, but …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Survey indicates proportion of CEOs planning to hire rises to 3-year high on brighter outlook
Survey: Hiring plans of US CEOs at 3-year high
NEW YORK – The number of CEOs planning to ramp up hiring is at the highest level since mid-2007, according to a survey that suggests big U.S. companies are growing more confident about the economic recovery.
The Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs of big U.S. companies, said …. Original source : Survey indicates proportion of CEOs planning to hire rises to 3-year high on brighter outlook.
IT firm NetApp is Australia’s best place to work: Survey
Melbourne, June 23 (ANI): Business magazine BRW has declared IT firm NetApp as the best place to work in Australia, owing to conditions such as staff flexibility, perks and education benefits etc.
According to a news.com.au report, Australians are happiest in companies that offer perks, flexibility and trust.
IT and professional services firms make up almost half …. Original article : IT firm NetApp is Australia’s best place to work: Survey.
Google, Apple, Microsoft now more trusted than traditional media
Washington, June 23 (ANI): Google, Apple and Microsoft are now more trusted than traditional news media, a study has found.
Google is regarded as one of the most trusted companies despite the current rows over privacy. acebook, which was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, also ranked high for trust, especially among … Read more »».
Project management to be promoted as a special discipline: Sriprakash Jaiswal
New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): Minister for State of Coal and Statistics and Programme Implementation, Sriprakash Jaiswal on Wednesday said that the Government will provide policy support to recognize project management as specialized discipline.
Addressing the National Consultation on Certification of Project Managers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Project management to be promoted as a special discipline: Sriprakash Jaiswal.
Rolls Royce New Store In Bahrain
SITRA, BAHRAIN (GaeaTimes.com)- Rolls Royce has come up with a new store in Sitra which is said to be double the size of the Rolls Royce showroom in Great Britain. Reportedly, the new Rolls Royce showroom was inaugurated in the presence of eminent people from the Bahraini business community. The new showroom shall offer an …. Source article : Rolls Royce New Store In Bahrain.
2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe: Prices Slashed
UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Despite the arrival and growing popularity of new car brands, some companies are there that have passed the test of time and changing trends. For those who want ultimate luxury on wheels and do not mind spending a fortune for that, the brand Rolls Royce is a familiar name. The …. Read the original article : 2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe: Prices Slashed.