Hipmunk Draws Positive Response

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- If you are one of those people who gets tired of going through pages after pages for finding information on flights online, there is good news. A new application named Hipmunk has been made available that makes looking for flight information and cost easier than ever before. Adam Goldstein a brilliant …. Original article  : Hipmunk Draws Positive Response.

Electronic books catching on but still face challenges as iPad sales swell, skepticism lingers

E-reading: Revolution in the making or fading fad?
HSINCHU, Taiwan – The marriage of an American technology firm and a Taiwanese display panel manufacturer has helped make digital reading a prospective challenger to paper as the main medium for transmitting printed information.
Four years ago Cambridge, Mass.-based E Ink Corporation and Taiwan’s Prime …. Original article  : Electronic books catching on but still face challenges as iPad sales swell, skepticism lingers.

On the Call: HP’s personal computer chief on ’softness’ in the consumer PC market

On the Call: HP’s PC chief on consumer ’softness’

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s personal computer division prospered in HP’s latest fiscal quarter, with revenue that jumped 17 percent to $9.9 billion. Still, many investors are worried that while companies are snapping up new PCs to replace aging machines, consumers could be scaling back as the …. Original source  : On the Call: HP’s personal computer chief on ’softness’ in the consumer PC market.

On the Call: Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell fields question about iPad, tablet PCs

On the Call: Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell
Dell Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped 16 percent as companies and public-sector organizations spent more than they did a year ago on computers, servers and other technology. Revenue rose 22 percent to $15.5 billion, slightly more than Wall Street was expecting.
But that strength did not carry … Original source on Gaea Times at : On the Call: Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell fields question about iPad, tablet PCs.

Summary Box: Dell 2Q net income up 16 percent, as businesses spend more on computers, servers

Summary Box: Dell 2Q net income rises 16 percent
THE NUMBERS: PC maker Dell Inc.’s net income jumped 16 percent to $545 million, or 28 cents per share, in the fiscal second quarter as businesses replaced aging technology. Revenue climbed 22 percent to $15.5 billion.
BIG BUSINESS: Dell’s bread and butter is selling technology to … Read more >>>.

Without CEO Mark Hurd, HP faces questions about its direction; latest report could fuel doubts

HP’s 3Q numbers solid but could fuel doubts
SAN FRANCISCO – Now that Mark Hurd is out as CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co., the world’s biggest technology company is trying to prove to Wall Street that it can thrive under the sweeping changes he set in motion.
Its numbers for the May-July quarter – the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Without CEO Mark Hurd, HP faces questions about its direction; latest report could fuel doubts.

Verizon spent $4.4 million lobbying gov’t in 2nd qtr on distracted driving, other issues

Verizon spent $4.4M on lobbying in 2nd quarter

WASHINGTON – Phone company Verizon Communications Inc. spent $4.44 million in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on a wide array of issues, including cybersecurity, texting while driving and broadband, according to a disclosure report.
The amount was up slightly from the $4.23 million Verizon spent in …. Read the original article  : Verizon spent $4.4 million lobbying gov’t in 2nd qtr on distracted driving, other issues.

Yahoo Joins Hands with Microsoft Bing for Advertisers

NEW YORK (Gaeatimes.com) — Yahoo has hooked up with Microsoft Bing to fight against Google for Advertisers. So, Bing gets another chance to fight against its rival, Google. Now Yahoo and Microsoft are struggling to meet their deadline to launch their joint venture. They expect to have a successful joint venture during this phase.
Executives … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yahoo Joins Hands with Microsoft Bing for Advertisers.

HP’s net income jumps 6 pct in latest quarter, last full period under ousted CEO Mark Hurd

HP’s net jumps 6 pct in last quarter under Hurd
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s net income jumped 6 percent and revenue notched 11 percent higher in HP’s last full quarter under now-ousted CEO Mark Hurd.
The numbers reported Thursday squared with preliminary results HP revealed Aug. 6 in announcing Hurd’s abrupt resignation.
In his five …. Original source  : HP’s net income jumps 6 pct in latest quarter, last full period under ousted CEO Mark Hurd.

Summary Box: Want security software with device? With McAfee deal, Intel hopes you will

Summary Box: Intel buys McAfee for $7.7B
THE DEAL: Intel Corp. plans to buy security software company McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion.

THE SCOPE: It’s the biggest acquisition in Intel’s 42-year history.
THE VALUE: Intel wants its chips in televisions, cell phones, cars and other Internet-connected devices. Having McAfee helps Intel improve the security of its chips and …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Want security software with device? With McAfee deal, Intel hopes you will.

Dell 2nd-quarter net income climbs 16 percent as businesses spend more on computers, servers

Dell 2Q net income rises 16 percent
SEATTLE – PC maker Dell Inc. said Thursday its net income improved 16 percent in the fiscal second quarter as businesses replaced aging technology, though a key profit measure fell.
The majority of Dell’s revenue comes from selling technology to other companies, so its results offer …. Original source  : Dell 2nd-quarter net income climbs 16 percent as businesses spend more on computers, servers.

Marvell buys Diseno de Sistemas en Silico for undisclosed amount

Marvell buys DS2 for undisclosed amount
SAN FRANCISCO – Chip maker Marvell Technology Group Ltd. said Thursday that it purchased Diseno de Sistemas en Silico SA, or DS2, for an undisclosed amount.

DS2, which makes chips that are used for digital content streaming, is based in Valencia, Spain.
Marvell said it will keep selling DS2 products and will …. Read the original article  : here.

Want security software with that TV, phone or car? With McAfee deal, Intel hopes you will

Intel buys McAfee for $7.7B in push beyond PCs

SAN FRANCISCO – Talk about a new meaning for “Intel Inside.”
Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to the Internet and require a computer chip.
And with its deal …. Original source  : Want security software with that TV, phone or car? With McAfee deal, Intel hopes you will.

Bing Faces Split decision in Facebook’s Location Based Feature

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Facebook has given a split decision towards Bing and Google in their new Places Mapping Feature. The Bing Maps Team had announced that Facebook will be using the Microsoft Mapping service for Facebook Places. Later, the truth was revealed out.
Facebook is only using Microsoft services to show check-in locations on …. Source  : Bing Faces Split decision in Facebook’s Location Based Feature.

Pentagon issues public warning on China’s use of civilian hackers to launch cyber attacks

Pentagon takes aim at China cyber threat
WASHINGTON – The U.S. for the first time is publicly warning about the Chinese military’s use of civilian computer experts in clandestine cyber attacks aimed at American companies and government agencies.

In a move that is being seen as a pointed signal to Beijing, the Pentagon laid out its concerns … Read more : Pentagon issues public warning on China’s use of civilian hackers to launch cyber attacks.

Microsoft Bing: The Growth Leader in several Vertical Categories

NEW YORK (Gaeatimes.com) — Microsoft Bing has emerged as one of the Leaders in Growth for several vertical categories. It has been a mixed week for Microsoft. Search Engine Shares, Hooking up with Yahoo and split decisions in Facebook Places Mapping Feature are the most notable ones. It is expected that every single event … Original article on : Microsoft Bing: The Growth Leader in several Vertical Categories.

Symantec shares rise after Intel says it will buy security software maker’s rival McAfee

Symantec rises after Intel says it will buy McAfee

SAN FRANCISCO – Shares of Symantec Corp. rose Thursday after chip maker Intel Corp. said it would buy the computer-security software maker’s rival, McAfee Inc., for a 60 percent premium in a deal valued at $7.68 billion.
THE SPARK: Early Thursday, Intel said it would buy McAfee – … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Symantec shares rise after Intel says it will buy security software maker’s rival McAfee.

Enterprise Ready to Go For Cloud Email: Forrester

According to Forrester chief analyst, Ted Schadler,?? the cloud computing email is supposed to take centerstage down the road because enterprises are rethinking their cloud strategy. Google and Microsoft are going to be the chief beneficiaries. Schadler further commented how the introduction of cloud email is going to change the enterprises’ …. Original article  : Enterprise Ready to Go For Cloud Email: Forrester.

MasterCard buys European payment service provider DataCash for $520 million in cash

MasterCard acquires DataCash for $520M in cash

PURCHASE, N.Y. – MasterCard Inc. is looking to tap into the growth of online payments worldwide.
The company said Thursday that it will pay $520 million in cash for DataCash Group, which provides merchants with electronic payment and fraud prevention services.
The move is expected to help MasterCard bolster online use … Original article on : MasterCard buys European payment service provider DataCash for $520 million in cash.

US gives $81M in stimulus grants to MSU, 2 companies to expand broadband access in Michigan

US gives $81M to Michigan for broadband projects

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Jennifer Granholm says two businesses and Michigan State University will get $81.3 million in federal stimulus grants to expand broadband Internet access in underserved areas.
Merit Network Inc. gets $69.6 million under the grants announced Wednesday. It’s for service in the Upper Peninsula, northern Lower … Original article on : US gives $81M in stimulus grants to MSU, 2 companies to expand broadband access in Michigan.