Simple Thoughts(Technology) – Newsletter for February 18, 2010
NYC judge set for chorus of discontent over Google online library before deciding its fairness Google digital library faces outcry at NYC hearing
Thursday, February 18, 2010
NEW YORK – Google’s effort to create the world’s largest library by scanning millions of books for use on the Internet faces a courtroom fight as authors, foreign governments, corporate rivals and even the U.S. Department of Justice line up to challenge it.
U.S. District Judge Denny …. Read the original article : NYC judge set for chorus of discontent over Google online library before deciding its fairness.
Hewlett-Packard net jumps 25 percent as technology spending creaks back to life in new year
HP net jumps 25 percent on cost cuts, PC strength
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s latest numbers show that corporations are spending more on technology in 2010 than they did last year – but only on certain things so far.
Businesses are bulking up on their back-end computing power. Sales of servers were up …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Hewlett-Packard net jumps 25 percent as technology spending creaks back to life in new year.
Does Smartphone a Growing Problem for Already Choked Network?
???? The chief executive of Vodafone remarked at the largest mobile network operator’s meeting at Barcelona that Google should not be allowed to dominate in the area of smartphones. In order to succeed to be successful in this industry, application developers, search and operating system owners??need to??new business models that enables the operators to continue … Read more : Does Smartphone a Growing Problem for Already Choked Network?.
Summary box: Hewlett-Packard net tops expectations on rebound in PCs, servers
Summary box: Hewlett-Packard earnings
PUMPED-UP PROFIT: Hewlett-Packard Co.’s profit swelled 25 percent in the technology company’s fiscal first quarter, which ended Jan. 31. Cost-cutting and a strong showing from the personal-computer division helped.
THANK YOU, MICROSOFT: Consumer spending on PCs improved because of the rollout of computers loaded with Microsoft Corp.’s Windows 7 operating software. … Read more : Summary box: Hewlett-Packard net tops expectations on rebound in PCs, servers.
Chicago heart surgeon’s retroactively approved device prompts senator’s inquiries to FDA
Senator pushes FDA on medical device guidelines
CHICAGO – A prominent U.S. senator is pushing for federal action to close a loophole in Food and Drug Administration guidelines for new medical devices.
Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley is asking the FDA for an immediate update on plans for new guidelines. Grassley released his letter Wednesday.
Grassley says he’s following … Original article on : Chicago heart surgeon’s retroactively approved device prompts senator’s inquiries to FDA.
A look at HP’s fiscal first quarter numbers, from PCs and servers to printers and services
A look at HP’s quarterly numbers, by division
Hewlett-Packard Co.’s 25-percent jump in net income in its November-January quarter was driven by better numbers in most of the technology company’s major divisions. Here are some highlights on those divisions:
- Services: Revenue slipped 1 percent to $8.7 billion. Operating profit rose 27 percent to $1.4 billion.
- Printers …. Source : A look at HP’s fiscal first quarter numbers, from PCs and servers to printers and services.
Summary Box: Sony Ericsson hopes to get bigger in the US with new touch-screen phones
Summary Box: Sony Ericsson plans new US phones
IN TOUCH: Sony Ericsson wants to become a bigger player in the U.S. cell phone market and plans new touch-screen devices.
THE PRODUCTS: Sony Ericsson announced in November that it was making the Xperia X10, a phone based on Google’s Android software. This week at the Mobile …. Original article : Summary Box: Sony Ericsson hopes to get bigger in the US with new touch-screen phones.
Hewlett-Packard profit jumps 25 pct, beating analyst forecasts; company raises 2010 outlook
HP profit jumps 25 pct, company raises outlook
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s profit swelled 25 percent in the latest quarter because of cost-cutting and a stronger showing from its personal-computer division.
Revenue was up in most of the technology company’s major divisions and HP raised its 2010 outlook, citing …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s ‘Funny or Die’ grows longer-form in new HBO series
‘Funny Or Die’ leaps to TV in new HBO series
NEW YORK – Will Ferrell and Adam McKay forged their partnership years ago on “Saturday Night Live.” Now, in a much different way, the two are back on TV with a sketch comedy show.
On Friday at midnight, HBO will premiere “Funny or Die Presents,” a new … Read more »».
Tablets, smartbooks, netbooks _ an overview of ‘in-between’ devices
Tablets, smartbooks, netbooks _ an overview
These are the major types of products that are competing for attention in the size range between phones and laptops. Note that none of these categories are strictly defined, and they blend into one another.
Tablet computers – Touch-screen devices with screen sizes ranging up from 5 inches diagonally. …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Google gives $2 million to foundation behind Wikipedia, matching largest donation to cause
Google donates $2 million to support Wikipedia
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc., the Internet’s most profitable company, is giving $2 million to support Wikipedia, a volunteer-driven reference tool that has emerged as one of the Web’s most-read sites.
The donation announced Wednesday matches the largest grant made so far to Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit group …. Original source : Google gives $2 million to foundation behind Wikipedia, matching largest donation to cause.
Medical devices could be the next industry due for an FDA safety overhaul
FDA eyes overhaul for medical device approvals
WASHINGTON – Manufacturers of pacemakers, drug pumps and other implants could be the latest industry due for a safety overhaul, as the Food and Drug Administration takes a second look at how certain devices are approved.
Government regulators spent much of the last decade revamping their oversight of pharmaceuticals, following … Read more »».
The iPad has company: Tablets and ’smartbooks’ aim to fill gap between PCs and phones
Tablets, smartbooks aim to fill PC-phone gap
BARCELONA, Spain – If you’ve got a car and a bicycle, do you need a motorcycle too? Wireless carriers are betting that you do. They’re making a big push this year for the motorcycles of the gadget world: devices that are bigger than a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The iPad has company: Tablets and ’smartbooks’ aim to fill gap between PCs and phones.
Sony Ericsson hopes to get bigger in the US with new touch-screen phones
Sony Ericsson hopes new phones will be big in US
BARCELONA, Spain – Sony Ericsson, a big but struggling maker of phones internationally, wants to be more than a bit player in the U.S. It plans to get there by giving U.S. consumers what they want: phones similar to the iPhone.
The strategy is much … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sony Ericsson hopes to get bigger in the US with new touch-screen phones.
Database manager Teradata signs up United Supermarkets as a client; terms undisclosed
Teradata signs up United Supermarkets as a client
DAYTON, Ohio – Database manager Teradata Corp. said Wednesday that United Supermarkets LLC has signed on as a client for database management software and services.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
United Supermarkets, based in Lubbock, Texas, runs 50 stores in Texas under the names United Supermarkets, Market Street …. Source : Gaea News Network.
I’m not rolling my eyes at you, just raising the volume on my phone
Looks can’t kill but might control your phone
BARCELONA, Spain – The advent of wireless headsets has led to the sometimes confusing sight of people who look like they’re talking to themselves, until you realize they’re on a phone call.
If a technology demonstration by NTT DoCoMo goes anywhere, we may have to get ready for another …. Original source : I’m not rolling my eyes at you, just raising the volume on my phone.
Alinghi chief Bertarelli says Swiss team could sail in next America’s Cup if rules are fair
Bertarelli: Alinghi may sail next America’s Cup
GENEVA – Alinghi is considering challenging for the America’s Cup it lost to BMW Oracle Racing last weekend.
But after 2?? years of legal disputes with the new champion, Swiss team president Ernesto Bertarelli said Wednesday he wants the rules to be fair.
Bertarelli said if there’s a protocol …. Original source : Alinghi chief Bertarelli says Swiss team could sail in next America’s Cup if rules are fair.
10 new features in Microsoft Office Visio 2010
Microsoft Visio 2010 offers advanced diagramming tools that help users to simplify complexity with dynamic, data-driven visuals. Moreover, it includes new features to share on the diagrams on the Web in real-time. Visio 2010 adds professional-looking templates and modern, pre-drawn shapes for building better designs. Now its easier to link the diagram with popular … Read more : 10 new features in Microsoft Office Visio 2010.
Google Donates $2 million to Wikipedia Foundation
The donation is??definitely in line with Google’s readiness in giving??to foundations that promote a faster and more open web.??The search agent has donated $2,000,000 to the Wikimedia Foundation this time. The company??runs and maintains Wikipedia. Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales and Wikimedia Foundation advisory board member Mitch Kapor?? made the announcement via Tweets. However, Google launched … Read : Google Donates $2 million to Wikipedia Foundation.
Microsoft Excel 2010: 10 Best New Features in Microsoft Excel 2010
Microsoft Excel 2010 is reported as a top notch product. Though it has not been released yet, we eagerly awaits its quick arrival. It has a handful of new and advanced features that would distinguish it from its predecessors (Microsoft Excel 2003 and Excel 2007 ). The customization of Ribbon, new charting by cell/column of …. Read the original article : Microsoft Excel 2010: 10 Best New Features in Microsoft Excel 2010.