Google And NSA In Partnership To Increase Cybersecurity

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- There is good news for all those who keeps getting bugged by reports of cyber crimes, big or small. As reports keep pouring in, the requirement for a better cybersecurity system is becoming more and more impending. It has been reported that Google and the National Security Agency are going … Original source on Gaea Times at : Google And NSA In Partnership To Increase Cybersecurity.

TechCrunch Employs Children To Write Posts, Apologizes for such interns greed

I don’t know what is more disturbing, that TechCrunch employs children ( “not a legal adult” ) to write posts on their highly respected blog ( “This was not one of our full time writers, and so the frequency of posts was light.” ) or that the “not a legal adult” decided to ask for … Original source on Gaea Times at : TechCrunch Employs Children To Write Posts, Apologizes for such interns greed.

Justice Department still sees legal problems in Google’s digital book settlement

Feds still troubled by Google’s digital book deal
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Justice Department still thinks a proposal to give Google the digital rights to millions of hard-to-find books threatens to stifle competition and undermine copyright laws, despite revisions aimed at easing those concerns.
The opinion filed Thursday in New York federal court … Read : Justice Department still sees legal problems in Google’s digital book settlement.

Microsft Released its Cloud Computing Platform Windows Azure

?? On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that its cloud based platform Windows Azure and SQL Azure will be available in 21 countries including USA. As per the posting at Microsoft blog, companies in those countries will be able to launch Windows Azure and SQL Azure application with full Service Level Agreements (SLAs) support.
Since January 2010, thousands … Original article on : Microsft Released its Cloud Computing Platform Windows Azure.

US Justice Department still sees legal problems in Google’s digital book settlement

DOJ still troubled by Google’s digital book deal
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Justice Department still thinks a proposal to give Google the digital rights to millions of hard-to-find books threatens to stifle competition and undermine copyright laws, despite revisions aimed at easing those concerns.
The opinion filed Thursday in New York federal court … Read more >>.

Toyota faces more troubles with reports of Prius recall due to possible brake problems

Toyota woes mount with reported Prius recall
WASHINGTON – Toyota faced mounting pressure Thursday as the government opened a probe of brake problems with the Prius, a crown jewel of its lineup. The beleaguered automaker said it was “too soon” to decide whether to add the hybrid to the millions of cars it has …. Read the original article  : Toyota faces more troubles with reports of Prius recall due to possible brake problems.

AT&T reverses course, will allow Sling Media’s TV program for iPhone to operate on 3G network

AT&T now says SlingPlayer for iPhone on 3G is OK
SEATTLE – AT&T Inc. said Thursday it will now allow Sling Media Inc.’s television-viewing program for the iPhone to operate over its “3G” high-speed mobile network.
The reversal comes as the Federal Communications Commission is drafting rules to keep broadband providers – including wireless companies … Read more »»».

Prius problems put spotlight on increasing sophistication of car electronics

Prius problems put spotlight on car electronics
NEW YORK – Your most expensive piece of electronics probably is not your flat panel TV or your computer. More likely, it’s your car, which can pack 50 microprocessors to control everything from the fuel mix to the rearview mirrors.
The recalls and other technical problems besetting Toyota … Original source on Gaea Times at : Prius problems put spotlight on increasing sophistication of car electronics.

Advanced Analogic Technologies narrows fourth-quarter loss to $4 million as sales rise 12 pct

Advanced Analogic narrows 4Q loss to $4 million

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc., which makes chips for wireless phones and digital cameras, reported Thursday that its fourth-quarter loss narrowed to $4 million as sales rose 12 percent.
The loss for the three-month period was equivalent to 9 cents a share, compared to a loss …. Original source  : Advanced Analogic Technologies narrows fourth-quarter loss to $4 million as sales rise 12 pct.

More trouble for Toyota as regulators launch investigation of Prius brake problems

Toyota woes mount as gov’t examines Prius brakes
WASHINGTON – Toyota faced mounting pressure Thursday as the government opened a probe of brake problems with the Prius, a crown jewel of its lineup. The beleaguered automaker said it was “too soon” to decide whether to add the hybrid to the millions of …. Original article  : More trouble for Toyota as regulators launch investigation of Prius brake problems.

Dolby 1Q profit falls 11 percent on higher costs, year-ago gain, offsetting revenue increase

Dolby 1Q profit falls 11 percent on higher costs

SAN FRANCISCO – Dolby Laboratories Inc. on Thursday said first-quarter earnings fell 11 percent, as higher costs and a gain from the prior year’s quarter more than offset an increase in revenue.
The licensor of audio technologies, which also sells products that enable surround-sound, 3-D and digital cinema … Original article on : Dolby 1Q profit falls 11 percent on higher costs, year-ago gain, offsetting revenue increase.

ComScore hires AOL executive as its chief technology officer

ComScore names new chief technology officer

RESTON, Va. – ComScore Inc., a company that tracks Internet traffic to Web sites, said Thursday that it has hired a new chief technology officer.
Chris Nicotra will take over the position vacated by Greg Dale, who became chief operating officer.
Nicotra came from AOL, where he was senior vice president of …. Source article  : ComScore hires AOL executive as its chief technology officer.

RightNow Technologies shares drop on lower-than-expected 1st-quarter, 2010 earnings outlooks

RightNow shares dip on weak 1Q, 2010 outlooks

PHILADELPHIA – Shares of RightNow Technologies Inc. fell Thursday after the customer-service management software company forecast first-quarter and 2010 earnings below analyst expectations.
Wedbush analyst J. Derrick Wood said a higher tax rate affected RightNow’s forecasts, with more aggressive hiring plans also taking a toll on the first quarter … Read : RightNow Technologies shares drop on lower-than-expected 1st-quarter, 2010 earnings outlooks.

Summary Box: Democrats challenge Comcast, NBC Universal on risks of proposed deal

Summary Box: Democrats challenge Comcast, NBC

BIG QUESTIONS: Executives from Comcast and NBC Universal had to explain in two congressional hearings Thursday why they think consumers and rivals won’t be hurt if the cable TV provider takes control of the entertainment company. Democrats in particular said they worried the deal could lead to higher cable TV …. Source article  : Summary Box: Democrats challenge Comcast, NBC Universal on risks of proposed deal.

Jonathan Schwartz bows out of Sun CEO post with a Twitter post: a farewell haiku

Sun CEO leaves post with a post: a haiku tweet
NEW YORK – In a tweeted goodbye, the chief executive of Sun Microsystems bowed out with a haiku.
Jonathan Schwartz’s haiku on Twitter reads as follows: “Financial crisis/Stalled too many customers/CEO no more.”
Within Twitter’s 140-character limit, Schwartz tells his followers on Thursday that it’s his … Original article on : Jonathan Schwartz bows out of Sun CEO post with a Twitter post: a farewell haiku.

Gov. Granholm: Mich. training, loan efforts will help in ‘creating jobs by creating employers’

Gov. Granholm: Create jobs by creating employers

DETROIT – A partnership to provide $43 million for loans to budding entrepreneurs and plans to set aside $200,000 to teach them will help people start or expand small businesses in Michigan, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Thursday.
The Democratic governor said she also wants to make it easier for entrepreneurs … Read : Gov. Granholm: Mich. training, loan efforts will help in ‘creating jobs by creating employers’.

House Democrats challenge Comcast, NBC Universal on risks of proposed deal

House Democrats challenge Comcast, NBC on deal

WASHINGTON – Congressional Democrats challenged executives from Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal on Thursday to show that the cable TV operator’s plan to take control of the entertainment company won’t hurt consumers and rivals.
In back-to-back hearings, members of House and Senate subcommittees expressed concern that the transaction could lead …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : House Democrats challenge Comcast, NBC Universal on risks of proposed deal.

Whirring to life, interactive machines take center stage at underground UK art fair

In a London bunker, robo-art comes to life

LONDON – In a concrete chamber beneath central London, a host of obscure-looking machines are whirring to life, electronic eyes are trembling and winking, and a set of colored circles are pulsing to the beat of a human heart.
The subterranean display is part of the British capital’s Kinetica …. Original source  : Whirring to life, interactive machines take center stage at underground UK art fair.

The Google Android Phone to Offer Muti-touch Support to Become more Competitive with iPad

?? One major feature that is lacking in Google’s Android phone is muti-touch support. Although, some third party apps with the smartphone supports multi-touch, but, none of the Google apps supports it. So, Google announced the update of software for Nexus phone couple of days back that includes multi-touch for its Browser, Gallery, and Maps …. Read the original article  : The Google Android Phone to Offer Muti-touch Support to Become more Competitive with iPad.

10 Reason iPad Will Sell Heavily Despite Modest Features

Our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price
is how Apple defines its latest super-gadget. Apple’s promo doesn’t seem to generate any reactions, given the web is abuzz with iPad’s shortcomings. Most tech gurus have written off the device. Significantly, quick-witted Chris Pirillo had a barefaced opinion that read …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AVP: Aliens Vs. Predator Game Demo

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- All the game addicts are in for a treat as the demo version of the one of the year’s hottest games Aliens vs. Predator (AVP) has been released. The demo version of the game has been simultaneously released on Xbox LIVE, PlayStation Network as well as Steam. The multi-player demo …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : AVP: Aliens Vs. Predator Game Demo.

Project Needlemouse: Sega’s Sonic The Hedgehog 4, Episode 1 Trailer Video

SAN FRANSICCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 which is often code-named as Project Needlemouse is an episodic video game which is a part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and the Wii. Sega had first announced about Sonic 4: Episode 1 on September 9, 2009. According to reports, … Read more >>.

Merriman Curhan Ford downgrades Cree, Aixtron over short-term concerns in LED industry

Ahead of the Bell: Merriman downgrades LED cos.

NEW YORK – A Merriman Curhan Ford analyst downgraded two companies in the LED, or light-emitting diode sector Wednesday citing short-term concerns over pricing and capacity.
Analyst Bill Ong downgraded Cree Inc., a maker of LED lightbulbs and lamps, and German chip equipment maker Aixtron AG, to “Neutral” from … Original source on Gaea Times at : Merriman Curhan Ford downgrades Cree, Aixtron over short-term concerns in LED industry.

Oppenheimer downgrades Double-Take Software after 4th-quarter results

Ahead of the Bell: Double-Take Software
NEW YORK – Double-Take Software was downgraded by an Oppenheimer analyst who wrote Thursday that recent signs of stabilization in the market the company serves have been misleading.

Analyst Shaul Eyal downgraded the provider of data backup systems to “Perform” from “Outperform” Thursday and removed a target price of $12. Eyal … Read more »».

TRAI Recommendation On Mobile TV Accepted

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The recommendation of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for setting a limit of 74% for foreign investors in mobile television services has been accepted by the Government of India. Besides, the TRAI recommendation on mobile television has also been accepted. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has recommended that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : TRAI Recommendation On Mobile TV Accepted.

Symbian OS in Open Source

In a jaw dropping revelation world’s most popular smartphone OS, Symbian went open source. Symbian OS had been in a cold war with Google’s open source Android OS, which seems to influence the former’s decision to enter the public domain. A leading mobile OS world wide, Symbian is still a minority in US.?? Nokia … Read more »»».

Top iPad News and Rumors

Most of us have been eagerly waiting for the Apple iPad for months. Rumor-mills around the world had circulated various interesting, hot features to be present in the iPad. But as the iPad gets launched, gadget lovers all around the world are rather disappointed due to the absence of some very prominent features. Absence … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Top iPad News and Rumors.

Small boy killed in Holocaust gets Facebook page _ attracting thousands of friends

Facebook a virtual memorial site for World War II
WARSAW, Poland – Henio Zytomirski’s Facebook profile picture stands out from most. The grinning 6-year-old is captured in black and white and poses in an old-fashioned buttoned-up shirt and shorts.
The photograph, shot in 1939, is probably the last taken of him before he was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Small boy killed in Holocaust gets Facebook page _ attracting thousands of friends.

Basic Unix / Linux command for newbies

To teach a newbie UNIX command is not an easy task, because it’s a vast thing to learn. But, what I am trying is to show you the first step to UNIX.
UNIX is an operating system, first developed in 1960s. It has been under constant development, ever after. It is a stable, multi-user, multi-tasking … Original source on Gaea Times at : Basic Unix / Linux command for newbies.

Hovercards : Twitter Launches Exciting Profile Preview Feature

With time Twitter has been improving upon ways to enhance your tweeting experience. For the latest, Twitter adds a Hovercards feature that would revamp the way we interact with fellas behind each tweet. Complying with its name, Hovercards are cards that hover over your username or avatar on any timeline. Essentially, the cards provides … Read : Hovercards : Twitter Launches Exciting Profile Preview Feature.

PC maker Lenovo says quarterly profit rebounds to $80 million on 33 percent rise in sales

Lenovo quarterly profit rebounds on strong sales
BEIJING – Lenovo Group, the fourth-largest personal computer maker, reported its second straight quarterly profit Thursday as strong sales in China drove its recovery from an industrywide global downturn.
Profit for the three months ending Dec. 31 was $80 million, or 0.86 cents per share, compared … Read this article on Gaea Times at : PC maker Lenovo says quarterly profit rebounds to $80 million on 33 percent rise in sales.

Sony Corp. profit surges more than sevenfold in October-December quarter

Sony quarterly profit surges to $871 million
TOKYO – Sony expects a smaller annual loss after blockbuster movie releases, cost cuts and robust holiday gadget sales boosted quarterly earnings more than sevenfold.
The Japanese manufacturing icon, known for products like the PlayStation 3 game console, Thursday said its net profit for the October-December … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sony Corp. profit surges more than sevenfold in October-December quarter.

Amazon Bought Touch-Screen Start up Company

??In order to compete with Apple’s ipad, Amazon bought?? NY based touch screen technology start up company Touchco. Touchco began its project at Media Research Lab at New York University with only six employees. Amazon will be able to upgrade its?? Kindle e-reader with this acquisition. Touchco is expected to merge its staff with the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Amazon Bought Touch-Screen Start up Company.

Facebook and Twitter are Popular among Hackers and Thieves

?? IT security firm Sophos revealed Monday in its Security Threat 2010?? that Facebook and Tweeter are not only for social networker, it is extensively used by cybercriminals. The survey also said that spamming on social networking sites went up to 70%. 57% of the users said that they have been spammed through social networking …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Facebook and Twitter are Popular among Hackers and Thieves.

RightNow profit surges but shares fall on forecast profit forecasts below analysts’ estimates

RightNow profit surges but shares fall on forecast

BOZEMAN, Mont. – RightNow Technologies Inc.’s quarterly profit nearly quadrupled as sales of its customer-management software leaped. Still, its shares fell on a disappointing profit forecast.
RightNow said after the market closed Wednesday that it earned $2.6 million, or 8 cents per share, in the last three months of … Read more »»».

Australian judge rules Internet provider not responsible for illegal downloads of movies

Film companies lose file sharing case in Australia

SYDNEY – An Australian Internet provider cannot be held responsible when its users illegally download movies, a judge said Thursday in a ruling against major film companies.
A group of 34 movie companies, including Australian branches of Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox, claimed Australia’s third-largest Internet … Read more »»».

Joojoo tablet, once known as CrunchPad, is now in production, backed by Malaysia’s CSL Group

Disputed Joojoo tablet to ship at end of February
SEATTLE – The Joojoo, a Web-browsing tablet device that’s the subject of a high-profile Silicon Valley legal dispute, appears on track to reach early buyers at the end of February.
The flat touch-screen computer was known until December as the CrunchPad, after the technology blog TechCrunch. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Joojoo tablet, once known as CrunchPad, is now in production, backed by Malaysia’s CSL Group.

Symbian Foundation says phone software now available for free

Symbian phone software now available for free
NEW YORK – Beginning Thursday the Symbian Foundation planned to release, for free, a large part of the software that powers the most smart phones in the world.
The foundation was set up in 2008 after Nokia Corp., the biggest maker of Symbian phones, … Read : Symbian Foundation says phone software now available for free.

AOL CEO Tim Armstrong discusses Web site traffic and online advertising growth

On the Call: AOL CEO discusses Web traffic, ads

SAN FRANCISCO – AOL Inc., which on Wednesday issued its first quarterly report since its separation from media conglomerate Time Warner Inc. in December, is struggling to keep up traffic to its Web sites – something it needs if its online advertising business is to grow.
The Internet … Read more »»».

Akamai posts 1 percent decline in 4th-quarter profit though sales increase

Akamai 4Q profit edges 1 pct. lower as costs grow

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Akamai Technologies Inc. posted a small decline in its fourth-quarter net income Wednesday, weighed by expenses, but revenue grew as more customers signed up for its Web traffic management technology.
The Cambridge company posted a profit of $40.1 million, or 21 cents per share, …. Original source  : Akamai posts 1 percent decline in 4th-quarter profit though sales increase.

Correction: Symbian Foundation story

Correction: Symbian Foundation story
NEW YORK – In a story Feb. 3 about the Symbian Foundation releasing software code for free, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the new Symbian 3 replaces software known as Series 40. Nokia Corp. still controls Series 40, and it is not part of the code released by the …. Source  : Correction: Symbian Foundation story.

Synchronoss Technologies 4th-qtr profit and revenue beat analyst forecasts

Synchronoss Technologies 4th-qtr profit rises

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Synchronoss Technologies Inc.’s fourth-quarter profit rose 67 percent, surpassing analyst forecasts.
The company, which provides transaction management software for communication companies, said Thursday that it earned $4.5 million, or 14 cents per share, in the fourth quarter. That compares with $2.7 million, or 9 cents per share, a year …. Source article  : Synchronoss Technologies 4th-qtr profit and revenue beat analyst forecasts.

Shareholders approve Xerox purchase of outsourcer Affiliated Computer Services

Shareholders approve Xerox purchase of ACS

SAN FRANCISCO – The shareholders of Xerox Corp. and Affiliated Computer Services Inc. approved Xerox’s purchase of the information technology and outsourcing company, the companies said Friday.
ACS agreed to be acquired by printer and copier company Xerox Corp. last fall for about $6 billion in cash and stock.
The companies said …. Source article  : Shareholders approve Xerox purchase of outsourcer Affiliated Computer Services.

Electronic Arts to post 3rd-quarter results Monday; eyes on turnaround

Earnings Preview: Electronic Arts
NEW YORK – Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. reports its fiscal third-quarter results after the stock market closes Monday, the day after running its first-ever Super Bowl advertisement.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: EA, known for games such as “The Sims” and the popular “Madden” football series, gave a forecast below expectations in … Read more >>.

Baxter spent over $1 million to lobby federal government on reform efforts

Baxter lobbying budget tops $1 million for 4Q

WASHINGTON – Drug and medical device maker Baxter International Inc. spent over a million dollars lobbying on the health care reform effort and related bills in the fourth quarter.
The Deerfield, Ill.-based company spent $1.02 million to lobby on the health care bills moving through the House and Senate, … Read more >>>.

Highlights of changes unveiled by Facebook

Highlights of changes unveiled by Facebook
Highlights of changes unveiled by Facebook:
- The latest messages, friends’ requests and comment notifications move to a menu on top of the page. Those items had been scattered around the site until now.
- Revamped links on the left meant to have users more easily discover photos and other … Read more : Highlights of changes unveiled by Facebook.

Telestone Technologies reiterates 2009 outlook for $70M in revenue

Telestone Technologies reiterates 2009 sales view

SAN FRANCISCO – Telestone Technologies Corp., which sells wireless network services and communications gear in China, on Friday reiterated its 2009 outlook for $70 million in revenue.
The company said that network installations for 3G, or third-generation, wireless networks sped up during the year, and that revenue was highest in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Telestone Technologies reiterates 2009 outlook for $70M in revenue.

Microsoft to Fix 17 year Old Bug

??Microsoft is??due to release a patch in its Feb Security update for 17 yr old computer bug which was associated with DOS Operating System. The software glitch was originally detected in Windows 3.1 and then it got carried??over to the subsequent windows version. The bug was discovered by a Google Security Researcher and??the old bug??invloves …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Microsoft to Fix 17 year Old Bug.

Facebook redesigns site, turns 6 and surpasses 400 million users

Another redesign for Facebook on 6th birthday
NEW YORK – Facebook is redesigning its site yet again, this time to better emphasize applications, games and search.
Links and items have moved around the home page as Facebook tries to streamline navigation and make games and apps stand out more.
The latest evolution continued Friday after … Read more : Facebook redesigns site, turns 6 and surpasses 400 million users.

Earnings Preview: IAC to report 4th-qtr results Tuesday, analysts expect flat adjusted profit

Earnings Preview: IAC to report 4th-qtr results
SAN FRANCISCO – Internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp, which is headed by billionaire Barry Diller and runs search engine Ask.com and dating site Match.com, reports its fourth-quarter results before the stock market opens Tuesday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Signs that IAC’s media and advertising unit is getting stronger. Revenue from …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Facebook Layout : How To Design Your Facebook Layout

With the introduction of new Facebook 2010 layout today the users must be craving to catch a the first sight of the new look. Everybody on Facebook wanna get rid of the monotonous blue and white ambiance. Given Facebook’s effort to stylize their site, you can deck-out a cool Facebook layout that others would … Read more >>>.

Corning expects surging flat-screen TV sales will bring high demand for its glass in 2010

Corning expects high demand for TV glass
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Corning Inc. said Friday that strong sales of flat-screen televisions, computers and handheld devices will again boost demand for its liquid-crystal-display glass this year.
The specialty glass maker, which is holding its annual investor meeting in New York, said the global appetite for LCD-TVs and … Read more : Corning expects surging flat-screen TV sales will bring high demand for its glass in 2010.

How to configure alternative applications / versions to run from same command on Linux

Several programs installed in your system may perform same or similar functions., e.g. different text editors or different versions of Java may be present in a single computer.
This may give choice to the users of a system, allowing each one of them to use a different program, if they desire. On the other hand, … Original article on : How to configure alternative applications / versions to run from same command on Linux.

US will share classified technology to help Afghanistan allies defend against roadside bombs

US to share classified technology with allies

ISTANBUL – The U.S. will sell to its NATO allies mine-resistant vehicles and other equipment to protect against roadside bombs in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday
Much of the technology is highly classified and not normally shared. Gates said the U.S. will provide “whatever we can within the …. Original source  : US will share classified technology to help Afghanistan allies defend against roadside bombs.

iPad vs JooJoo ( formerly CrunchPad ) Comparative Review

After having stocked Apple iPad Vs Microsoft’s HP slate, we were looking for other competitors in the tablet market . Our search concluded on a competitively priced JooJoo, formerly crunchpad. Fusion Garage’s JooJoo, was scheduled for a release in December 2009, before finally being shelved. The low cost tablet is expected to receive a thrust … Read more >>>.

Bronze Obama statue in Jakarta to be moved following public outcry, Facebook campaign

Indonesia’s controversial Obama statue to be moved
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A statue of a young President Barack Obama that drew a public backlash after it was given a prominent position in a Jakarta park will be moved to the elementary school he attended while living in the Indonesian capital, officials said Friday.
The decision by … Read : Bronze Obama statue in Jakarta to be moved following public outcry, Facebook campaign.

Google cyber attacks a ‘wake-up’ call for US: Intelligence chief

WASHINGTON – The Director of National Intelligence, Dennis Blair, has warned that the US could face a crippling cyber attack, as cyber threats grow in scope and sophistication.e said the computerized critical infrastructure of the US is “severely threatened” by malicious cyber attacks now occurring on an “unprecedented scale with …. Original article  : Google cyber attacks a ‘wake-up’ call for US: Intelligence chief.

ISRO Recruitment 2010 News

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The ISRO Recruitment 2010 News has created a stir among the aspiring scientists and space researchers. The establishment which occupies a place of prominence in Indian space research has recently published an advertisement for recruiting engineers and scientists in mechanical and electronic departments. ISRO has played a pivotal part … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ISRO Recruitment 2010 News.

New Facebook Layout 2010 Today

PALO ALTO (GaeaTimes.com)- The popular social networking site, Facebook, which is used by 350 million people across the globe often introduces new features to retain the attraction of people. It is the second month of 2010 and it has been quite surprising for the users that Facebook creators have not made any alterations … Original source on Gaea Times at : New Facebook Layout 2010 Today.

Microsoft Released its Cloud Computing Platform Windows Azure

?? On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that its cloud based platform Windows Azure and SQL Azure will be available in 21 countries including USA. As per the posting at Microsoft blog, companies in those countries will be able to launch Windows Azure and SQL Azure application with full Service Level Agreements (SLAs) support.
Since January 2010, thousands …. Source article  : Microsoft Released its Cloud Computing Platform Windows Azure.

In unusual move, PayPal curtails some transactions in India; cites questions about the service

PayPal halts certain payment transactions in India

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The online payments service PayPal has taken the unusual step of suspending many transactions in India for more than a week.
A spokesman for the service said Saturday that “personal payments” to and from India are being blocked. Transfers to banks in India are being suspended … Read : In unusual move, PayPal curtails some transactions in India; cites questions about the service.

RI artist making designs for classic America’s Cup yachts, rankling original builder’s family

RI artist making prints of classic American yachts

NEWPORT, R.I. – Nathanael Greene Herreshoff was one of the world’s pre-eminent boat builders at the turn of the 20th century, crafting innovative yachts that dominated the America’s Cup sailing competition for decades.
Herreshoff, who died in 1938, generally designed boats by beginning with model hulls shaped from blocks …. Original article  : RI artist making designs for classic America’s Cup yachts, rankling original builder’s family.

BMW Oracle president Ellison a no-show at America’s Cup press conference with Bertarelli

Ellison a no-show at America’s Cup presser
VALENCIA, Spain – The hostility between America’s Cup rivals was apparent on Saturday after BMW Oracle president Larry Ellison refused to attend an owners’ press conference with Alinghi counterpart Ernesto Bertarelli.
The two syndicates have been battling in the courtroom over the 33rd edition of the sailing classic … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : BMW Oracle president Ellison a no-show at America’s Cup press conference with Bertarelli.

Top 10 Amateur Digital Cameras for 2010

Since the dawn of the era of digital cameras, they have always remained hot favorites for gadget-lovers around the world. But in the past decade or so, as they become more and more inexpensive, the not-so-geeky ones have also got inquisitively interested to this wonder and dream to own one. Are you one of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google Tablet : Google Joins HTC to Create Chrome Based Google Tablet PC

In their constant strive to outperform and eclipse Apple’s gadgets, Google has provided a possible peek at what their rival tablet computer may look like. To develop the tablet, Google is reportedly teaming up with Taiwan-based HTC, the same company it worked with to create its Nexus One phone.
The images, which popped up this … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Google Tablet : Google Joins HTC to Create Chrome Based Google Tablet PC.

How to configure Java / Javac on Linux

So now you have bravely installed Java on Linux, preferably the Sun’s version, right?
However you may have previous versions of JDK / JRE already on your system, presumably the one bundled with Linux like GCJ JRE.
Most of us are familiar with running java or javac with a simple command line invocation like: java …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How to configure Java / Javac on Linux.

Nokia 5233 Price in India, Availability

The Touchscreen mania, kick started by the Apple iPhone seems to be the buzzword of the mobile industry now. The mobile handset market is gradually getting flooded by a number of touchscreen handsets and the icing on the cake is that, a good number of them are in the sub-Rs 10,000 category.

Samsung commands a good …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nokia 5233 Price in India, Availability.

Is India a Potential Target of Cyber Terrorism?

?? India has been fighting with different type of terror attack for the last three decades. Now, terrorists have also??invaded India in the cyberspace.??Many security experts think that India is now on the??cybercriminals’ hit list. India ranks fourth behind US, China and Japan in terms of internet users. Although, 7 % Indian have access to …. Read the original article  : Is India a Potential Target of Cyber Terrorism?.

Micromax Q5 Mobile Review

Micromax, the brand which is introducing many innovative and feature-loaded handsets recently, has just launched the Q5. Read on our extensive review of Micromax Q5 to get a glimpse of their latest offering.

Micromax Q5 is a dual-SIM GSM Handset with full QWERTY keypad. It is equipped with a 2.2 Inch screen with 262 K …. Source article  : Micromax Q5 Mobile Review.

Nubrella: Hands-Free Bubble Umbrella In Shark’s Tank Show

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)-Umbrella is used by nearly everyone and it is really helpful in monsoon and summer. However, the main problem that umbrella users face is that in strong wind or rain they tend to blow away. Those who have gotten tired of conventional umbrellas can try out Nubrella, a hands-free bubble umbrella. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nubrella: Hands-Free Bubble Umbrella In Shark’s Tank Show.

Germany’s SAP says CEO Apotheker has resigned, will be replaced by 2 co-chief executives

SAP CEO resigns, replaced by 2 co-chief executives

FRANKFURT – The chief executive of German software company SAP AG, Leo Apotheker, has resigned after his contract was not renewed and will be succeeded by two co-CEOs, the company said Sunday.
Apotheker, who has been with the company since 1988, became co-CEO in April 2008 and took the …. Original article  : Germany’s SAP says CEO Apotheker has resigned, will be replaced by 2 co-chief executives.

Germany’s SAP says CEO Apotheker has resigned, will be replaced 2 co-chief executives

SAP CEO resigns, replaced 2 co-chief executives

FRANKFURT – The chief executive of German software company SAP AG, Leo Apotheker, has resigned after his contract was not renewed and two new co-CEOs have been named, the company said Sunday.
Neither the company nor Apotheker, who has been with company since 1988 and CEO since 2008, said why … Read : Germany’s SAP says CEO Apotheker has resigned, will be replaced 2 co-chief executives.

Leaked Report Says that Windows Phones 7 is Going to Make Debut

?? As per the latest rumor, Windows Phones 7 is going to be released soon. PPCGeeks provides some information??about the amazing??information on what the Windows Phone 7 platform will deliver??to the mobile device.
According to the leaked report, ??that Windows 7 mobile phone will be rolled out??on Feb 15, 2008 conference.??But, there is a confirmed news … Read more : Leaked Report Says that Windows Phones 7 is Going to Make Debut.

Today’s NASA Space Shuttle ‘Endeavour’ Launch Time Postponed

WASHINGTON D.C. (GaeaTimes.com)- NASA has postponed the launch time of space shuttle Endeavour, that was scheduled for today. It has been reported that NASA scientists had completed the final preparations of the space shuttle launch and had also started the countdown for the launch when they found some clouds in the sky above … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Today’s NASA Space Shuttle ‘Endeavour’ Launch Time Postponed.

Gatecrashers trash ??1m Indian-origin couple’s Kingston pad after son’s Facebook bash!

LONDON – Indian-origin couple’s 1-million-pound house in Britain got trashed in their absence during the weekend, after their 16-year-old son advertised a party on Facebook.

Raj and Nishi Shukla’s home in Kingston got destructed when almost 100 gatecrashers dropped in following the information provided by their son, Aneesh, of a get-together through the social networking site.
During … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gatecrashers trash ??1m Indian-origin couple’s Kingston pad after son’s Facebook bash!.

Software Testing Methodology in Brief

?????? Testing Methodologies is a combination of two things; 1)Test Strategy 2)Testing Tactics
Test Strategy would indicate the risks that are associated with the software been tested & also would suggest methods to reduce these risks. Testing tactics are the actual test plan & the testings carried out. Testing methodologies are approaches to test from unit … Original article on : Software Testing Methodology in Brief.

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni III missile again

India successfully tests nuclear-capable missile

NEW DELHI – India again successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable missile Sunday that can hit targets across much of Asia and the Middle East, a defense ministry press release said.
It was the fourth test of the Agni III missile, the statement added. The first attempt in 2006 failed, but the last two …. Original article  : India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni III missile again.

What is your favorite relational database (RDBMS) for enterprise applications?

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Google lowers fee to break Nexus One contract with T-Mobile to $150 from $350

Google cuts fee to break Nexus One contract
WASHINGTON – Google Inc. has lowered by $200 the fee it charges customers who break a standard two-year contract for its new Nexus One phone on the T-Mobile USA Inc. network.
The Google fee was dropped to $150 from $350, but customers who break a contract on …. Original source  : Google lowers fee to break Nexus One contract with T-Mobile to $150 from $350.

Electronic Arts loses less money but its outlook is below forecasts, sending stock down

Electronic Arts shares dive on weak outlook
NEW YORK – A disappointing outlook from Electronic Arts Inc. sent shares of the video game publisher sharply lower Monday, a sign that significant cost-cuts and layoffs have not ended the company’s slump.
The company, whose games include the popular “Madden” series and “Mass Effect 2,” said Monday [..] Read the original article: here.

Apple, Google gain in US smart phone market, comScore says, as BlackBerry, Microsoft decline

ComScore: Apple gains US smart phone share
RESTON, Va. – Apple Inc.’s iPhone gained a percentage point of U.S. smart phone market share while BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Inc. lost a point in the last three months of 2009, according to research group comScore Inc.
ComScore reported Monday that the BlackBerry is still the … Read more : Apple, Google gain in US smart phone market, comScore says, as BlackBerry, Microsoft decline.

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello discusses gamer behavior

On the Call: Electronic Arts
NEW YORK – Electronic Arts Inc. reported fiscal third-quarter results on Monday. The company’s forecast for the current quarter was below expectations, sending shares lower after hours. During a conference call with analysts, CEO John Riccitiello discussed gamer behavior and whether people are spending less time with video game … Original article on : Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello discusses gamer behavior.

Tw Telecom’s fourth-quarter profit rises more than 12-fold to top analyst estimates

Tw Telecom’s 4Q profit soars past analyst views

LITTLETON, Colo. – Tw Telecom Inc.’s fourth-quarter profit soared past analyst forecasts as sales of its computer and data networking services rose.
The company, based in Littleton, Colo., said Monday that it earned $11.1 million, or 7 cents per share, during the final three months of last year. That … Read : Tw Telecom’s fourth-quarter profit rises more than 12-fold to top analyst estimates.

Atmel’s losses widen; shares climb on better revenue; CEO says demand improved

Atmel’s losses widen; shares climb on better sales

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Atmel Corp.’s loss widened in the fourth quarter as the chip designer wrote down the value of its business, but its sales rose and investors pushed up its stock price after hours Monday.
The company said after the market closed Monday that it lost $77.0 …. Source article  : Atmel’s losses widen; shares climb on better revenue; CEO says demand improved.

Investors getting a chance to see whether Madison Square Garden stock can score

Spinoff enables direct stake in NY teams, arena

Investors will get a chance to bet directly on the fortunes of the New York Knicks and Rangers and their home arena, Madison Square Garden, beginning Tuesday.
Cablevision Systems Corp. is splitting into two, returning the company to its roots as mainly a provider of subscription TV. The newly … Read more »»».

MySpace Music tests out audio ads to stem falling search, ad revenue at MySpace

MySpace Music experiments with audio ads
LOS ANGELES – Hoping to boost revenue, MySpace Music has begun experimenting with audio advertisements that users must hear if they want to listen to music for free online.
The 30-second ads began appearing last week when users listen to songs on artist profiles, album pages, playlists and pop-out …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : MySpace Music tests out audio ads to stem falling search, ad revenue at MySpace.

FairPoint restructuring would give secured creditors 92 pct stake, rest to unsecured creditors

FairPoint reorg plan would cut debt sharply

PORTLAND, Maine – The telecommunications company FairPoint Communications Inc.’s debt would be cut by nearly two-thirds under its bankruptcy reorganization plan filed Monday, but the company said the reorganization won’t prevent it from expanding broadband Internet in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
The plan outlined in a filing in U.S. … Original article on : FairPoint restructuring would give secured creditors 92 pct stake, rest to unsecured creditors.

Super Bowl surpasses ‘M-A-S-H’ finale as most-watched TV show ever

Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever
NEW YORK – The New Orleans Saints’ victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of “M-A-S-H” to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday.

Compelling story lines involving the city of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Super Bowl surpasses ‘M-A-S-H’ finale as most-watched TV show ever.

Security chip used in millions of PCs hacked; criminals can crack encryption with new attack

Security chip that does encryption in PCs hacked
SAN FRANCISCO – Deep inside millions of computers is a digital Fort Knox, a special chip with the locks to highly guarded secrets, including classified government reports and confidential business plans. Now a former U.S. Army computer-security specialist has devised a way to break those locks.
The … Read : Security chip used in millions of PCs hacked; criminals can crack encryption with new attack.

Shares of Germany’s SAP slip 2.5 pct after CEO quits; questions about its future linger

SAP shares slip on CEO’s ouster, questions
FRANKFURT – German software maker SAP AG’s stock slid 2.5 percent Monday, the day after CEO Leo Apotheker unexpectedly resigned and was replaced with a pair of co-chief executives.
The company’s stock closed at euro32.56 ($44.53) even as the wider German DAX blue-chip index rose nearly 1 percent.
Analysts …. Source  : Shares of Germany’s SAP slip 2.5 pct after CEO quits; questions about its future linger.

Spain’s Telefonica may charge Internet search engines like Google for network bandwidth

Spain’s Telefonica considers charging Google
MADRID – Spanish telecoms operator Telefonica says it is considering charging Internet search companies like Google and Yahoo for network use.
Speaking Monday at a press conference in the northern city of Bilbao, President Cesar Alierta said companies like Google use a lot of network bandwidth for free, something which … Original source on Gaea Times at : Spain’s Telefonica may charge Internet search engines like Google for network bandwidth.

US troops who have died while serving in Iraq and Kuwait

US troops killed in Iraq and Kuwait
Army Spc. Brushaun X. Anderson

Back in middle school, Brushaun Anderson could often be found in the computer lab with a few of his buddies – a curious student building Web sites and working on other technology projects.
“I can not think of Brushaun without smiling,” Dee Ann Barlow, one of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US troops who have died while serving in Iraq and Kuwait.

UN says patent filings dropped in 2009 as economic downturn hit

UN patent filings dropped for 1st time since 1978
GENEVA – The number of international patent filings dropped last year for the first time since 1978 as companies hit by the global economic downturn sought fewer new protections on their intellectual property, the U.N. said Monday.
Most patents filed in 2009 were for computer technology, … Original article on : UN says patent filings dropped in 2009 as economic downturn hit.

French officials say France agrees to sell Russia an advanced warship, considering 3 more

France agrees to sell Russia advanced warship

PARIS – France has agreed to sell Russia an advanced amphibious warship and is considering a Russian request for three more, French defense officials said Monday. It would be the first major arms deal between Russia and a NATO member.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy approved the sale of one of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Analyst upgrades Amazon.com on belief that investors underestimate Kindle’s market power

Ahead of the Bell: Analyst upgrades Amazon.com
PHILADELPHIA – An analyst upgraded Amazon.com Inc. Monday on the belief that Wall Street is underestimating the market power of the company’s Kindle device as consumers increasingly gravitate toward reading books electronically.
Collins Stewart analyst Sandeep Aggarwal upgraded Amazon.com to “Buy” from “Hold” and set a $150 price …. Source article  : Analyst upgrades Amazon.com on belief that investors underestimate Kindle’s market power.

Best 2010 Super bowl commercials

More than Super Bowl scores, people are beating about super bowl commercials. The Super Bowl Ads were uploaded on Google’s YouTube as soon as they were aired today. There was large scale voting for the advertisement on YouTube front page. Chosen from a bunch of ads it was GoDaddy “too Hot for TV” and Motorola’s …. Original article  : Best 2010 Super bowl commercials.

RightNow Technologies upgraded by Baird analyst on expanded growth opportunities

Ahead of the Bell: RightNow upgraded at Baird
PHILADELPHIA – RightNow Technologies Inc. is poised to benefit from a number of factors including expanded business opportunities for a new product that monitors customer conversations over social networking sites, an analyst said Monday as he upgraded the company’s stock.
Baird analyst Steven Ashley upgraded RightNow, a [..] Read the original article: here.

iPad: Apple’s black eye

Since its debut last month, Apple Inc.’s much-awaited iPad drew mixed reactions from tech analysts and gadgetophiles alike. While only a minor section of analysts were very optimistic about Apple’s tablet, others seem to be skeptical about its success. Those who speculated that Apple iPad might not receive a positive response from the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Vizio Internet Apps In News

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The American company Vizio, a producer for HDTV televisions hit jackpot when it released a brand new advert with singer Beyonce Knowles during the Super Bowl game which has been making news. The advert starred Beyonce, who has recently won several Grammys, David Goes To The Dentist, Twitter Bird, Chocolate … Original article on : Vizio Internet Apps In News.

10 new recomended Facebook Layouts

The launch of new Facebook layout 2010 added a charisma to the old worn out look. With the change in Facebook layout overall appearance of the website has undergone a significant change. Users would now have a more intuitive Facebook pages to handle. Still Facebook layout remains unimpressive and you must be looking for … Read : 10 new recomended Facebook Layouts.

Java Tips: How to open a file with default editor from Java applications

For a long time we couldn’t easily use Java applications to open the default (for the operating system) editor application (like notepad in Windows Operating Systems for text files). Starting with JDK 1.6 you can use the java.awt.Desktop class to easily launch the default editor (of your operating system) from Java applications. Read below …. Original article  : Java Tips: How to open a file with default editor from Java applications.

Java Tips: How to launch default browser from Java applications

Using the java.awt.Desktop class you can easily launch the default browser (of your operating system) from Java applications. Read below for more details and the code.
java.net.URI uri = new URI(“https://gaeatimes.com”);
java.awt.Desktop.getDesktop().browse(uri);
The documentation for browse() states:
Launches the default browser to display a URI. If the default browser is not able to handle the specified URI, the … Original article on : Java Tips: How to launch default browser from Java applications.

Internet marketer QuinStreet viewed as beacon of hope in otherwise ‘lousy’ market for IPOs

QuinStreet beacon of hope in ‘lousy’ IPO market
NEW YORK – QuinStreet Corp., an Internet marketer that competes with Yahoo and Google, is the one beacon of hope in this week’s crop of initial public offerings as the market contends with jitters spurred by concerns about the economy, and IPOs from companies with more …. Source article  : Internet marketer QuinStreet viewed as beacon of hope in otherwise ‘lousy’ market for IPOs.

Nokia to ax 285 jobs, streamline operations at handset plant in Finland

Nokia to ax 285 jobs in Finland
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. said Monday it will lay off 285 people in Finland, as the world’s largest mobile phone maker strives to cut costs and streamline operations.
In November, Nokia axed 550 jobs in Japan, Denmark and Finland at research and development units that globally employ 17,000 … Read : Nokia to ax 285 jobs, streamline operations at handset plant in Finland.

Selenium Tutorial : 5 Minute User Guide to Selenium IDE and Selenium Remote Control

I was surprised to find Selenium Tutorial as a popular search with Google users today. Couple of years back I had written a detailed tutorial on Selenium IDE and Selenium Remote Control which is still valid and can offer you a short and strong introduction to Selenium IDE in less than 5 minutes.

Check out our … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Selenium Tutorial : 5 Minute User Guide to Selenium IDE and Selenium Remote Control.

The Integration of Google Buzz Makes Gmail Social

?? Google Buzz is??a Gmail-integrated social networking utility which will be rolled out in the next few days. Buzz is also going to be available for businesses down the road. Using new Gmail tab called Google Buzz, you can share updates, photos, videos, starts a conversation and more. Buzz implements the idea of Social Networking … Read this article on Gaea Times at : The Integration of Google Buzz Makes Gmail Social.

AOL letting AIM instant-messaging users chat with friends on Facebook’s chat

AOL integrates Facebook chat with AIM
SAN FRANCISCO – As part of an ongoing effort to improve its user experience, Internet company AOL Inc. is letting users of its AIM instant-messaging service chat with friends on Facebook.
AOL said Wednesday that a new version of AIM connects with the instant-messaging function on Facebook’s Web site, …. Read the original article  : AOL letting AIM instant-messaging users chat with friends on Facebook’s chat.

Micron Technology says it will buy memory chip maker Numonyx in stock deal valued at $1.3B

Micron to buy Numonyx in $1.3 billion stock deal

BOISE, Idaho – Micron Technology says it plans to buy fellow memory chip maker Numonyx in an all-stock transaction the companies value at $1.27 billion.
Micron plans to issue 140 million shares to Numonyx shareholders, Francisco Partners and chip makers Intel Corp. and STMicroelectronics NV. Numonyx was created … Original article on : Micron Technology says it will buy memory chip maker Numonyx in stock deal valued at $1.3B.

Baidu posts jump in 4Q earnings as revenue climbs, rival Google clashes with China government

Baidu 4Q earnings up 48 percent as revenue climbs
PHILADELPHIA – Chinese Internet search company Baidu Inc. on Tuesday said its fourth-quarter earnings rose by 48 percent as revenue climbed.
Results surpassed analyst expectations, sending the company’s shares higher in aftermarket activity.
During the fourth quarter, Baidu earned $62.7 million, or $1.80 per share, in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Baidu posts jump in 4Q earnings as revenue climbs, rival Google clashes with China government.

ATC Technology reports 4th-quarter profit, sales slip 1 percent

ATC Technology posts 4Q profit sales nearly flat

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Vehicle remanufacturing and logistics company ATC Technology Corp. posted a fourth-quarter profit Tuesday, reversing a year-ago loss weighed by an impairment charge and other expenses.
The company earned $7.7 million, or 38 cents per share, after a loss of $52.9 million, or $2.66 per share, … Read more »»».

Honda Motor to expand airbag inflation recall, says devices can deploy with too much pressure

Honda expands airbag inflation recall
DETROIT – Honda Motor Co. is adding more than 378,000 cars to an existing safety recall for air bag inflation problems, the company said Tuesday.

The company will replace the driver’s side air bag inflator on the cars because they can deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture …. Source  : Honda Motor to expand airbag inflation recall, says devices can deploy with too much pressure.

Cerner’s 4th-quarter profit falls as higher costs offset slight rise in revenue

Cerner 4Q profit falls on higher expenses
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Health care information technology company Cerner Corp. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit fell as higher expenses offset a slight rise in revenue.

The company, which provides electronic access to medical records, said net income in the three-month period ended Jan. 2 totaled $60.5 million, or 71 … Read more »».

PayPal continues to block some payment transactions in India, no resolution seems near

PayPal’s India transaction block could last months

SAN FRANCISCO – Online payments service PayPal says its suspension of certain transactions in India could last months.
In a post on PayPal’s blog Tuesday, spokesman Anuj Nayar wrote that the company will keep blocking personal payments to and from India as it works out questions that Indian regulators have …. Read the original article  : here.

State Department tweets announcement of Clinton trip to Qatar, Saudi Arabia

Clinton trip announced via Twitter
WASHINGTON – In a first for U.S. diplomacy, the State Department has used Twitter to announce an upcoming overseas trip by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Followers of the department’s “Dipnote” Twitter feed were the first to get official word of Clinton’s Feb. 13-16 trip to Qatar and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : State Department tweets announcement of Clinton trip to Qatar, Saudi Arabia.

Summary Box: IAC reports big loss on accounting charge, but results show uptick in online ads

Summary Box: IAC indicates online ad improvement
ONLINE ADS: The latest earnings report from Barry Diller’s Internet company, IAC/InterActiveCorp, indicates that the online advertising market is picking up.
KEY NUMBER: Revenue from IAC’s core search business, which includes Ask.com and Citysearch, rose 3 percent to $185.4 million in the fourth quarter. Revenue had dropped in … Read more : Summary Box: IAC reports big loss on accounting charge, but results show uptick in online ads.

Investment Technology Group names former J.P. Morgan trader to board

Investment Technology Group names new director

NEW YORK – Investment Technology Group on Tuesday named an executive from Schroders Investment Management to its board.
Steven Wood is the global head of trading at the London asset firm with more than $222 billion under management. He is retiring from Schroders in March.
Before Schroders, Wood worked at J.P. Morgan … Read : Investment Technology Group names former J.P. Morgan trader to board.

New Maine company to lay 1,100 miles of fiber optic cable for broadband expansion

Maine company to lay 1,100 miles of optic cable

PORTLAND, Maine – A new company is promising to lay 1,100 miles of fiber optic cable across Maine to help expand high speed Internet service to remote parts of the state.
Maine Fiber Co. will use $25.4 million in stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Apple’s Aperture 3 Released: Comprehensive Review

Apple Aperture 3 is the latest version of their pro photo software package having over 200 new features compared to the old version. If you are raising your eyebrows for the fact that it has 200 new features then you should also know that the last update to this software counts back to as long … Original article on : Apple’s Aperture 3 Released: Comprehensive Review.

Google makes it easier to socialize on e-mail service as it girds for Facebook face-off

Google’s e-mail gets social in Facebook face-off
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. opened a new social hub in its e-mail service on Tuesday, leaving little doubt that the Internet search leader is girding for a face-off with Facebook.
The new Gmail channel, called Google Buzz, includes many of the features …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Google makes it easier to socialize on e-mail service as it girds for Facebook face-off.

How To Download Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Free

Did you know that you can download the Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 for free and also get free product keys for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010. You may be thinking that you have already read about how to download Microsoft Office 2010 free not so long ago. Well, you are wrong. Microsoft Office Professional …. Original article  : How To Download Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Free.

Obama: US can’t have ‘either-or’ policy on new technologies, conventional energy sources

Obama: Energy policy must have some old, some new

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says the country must develop cleaner energy technologies while at the same time still relying upon traditional power sources like nuclear and coal.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Obama said the United States “can’t overnight convert to an all-solar, all-wind economy.” …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama: US can’t have ‘either-or’ policy on new technologies, conventional energy sources.

Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key Free

Kolkata (GaeaTimes.com) – Welcome to Gaea Times. I know you came here searching for Microsoft Office 2010 product keys and you have come to the right place.

You may use one of the following product keys to activate your Microsoft Office 2010 Beta products. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010, Microsoft Project Professional 2010, and Microsoft Visio …. Original source  : Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key Free.

Google lowers charge to break Nexus One contract with T-Mobile, as regulators probe such fees

Google reduces fee to break Nexus One contract
WASHINGTON – Google Inc. is shaving $200 off the fee that it charges customers of its new Nexus One phone to break a service contract with T-Mobile, as federal regulators continue to probe such fees and the rationale for them.
Google’s “equipment recovery fee” applies … Read more : Google lowers charge to break Nexus One contract with T-Mobile, as regulators probe such fees.

Download Microsoft Office 2010 Free

Kolkata (GaeaTimes.com) – Now you can download Microsoft Office 2010 free (both home office and professional versions), no kidding. You don’t need to search for Microsoft Office 2010 product key (to crack the software; read the article though as it gives free activation keys for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 and other Microsoft Premium products) …. Read the original article  : Download Microsoft Office 2010 Free.

Cognizant 4Q earnings jump 28 percent as sales climb; forecast tops expectations

Cognizant 4Q earnings jump 28 percent
TEANECK, N.J. – Cognizant Technology posted surprisingly large numbers for profit and revenue Tuesday and topped the fourth-quarter report with a 2010 outlook that exceeded most expectations as technology spending rebounds.

Company shares rose $1.74, or 4 percent, to $45.48 in premarket trading.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., which provides information technology outsourcing …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cognizant 4Q earnings jump 28 percent as sales climb; forecast tops expectations.

Strong wind prevents America’s Cup teams Alinghi and BMW Oracle from practicing

Strong wind keeps America’s Cup boats off water
VALENCIA, Spain – Strong wind has kept Alinghi and BMW Oracle from practicing for Race 1 of their America’s Cup showdown.
Cup holder Alinghi decided against launching its catamaran on Tuesday in Valencia, Spain, while American challenger BMW Oracle launched its trimaran before eventually deciding to abandon …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Liquor laced with methanol kills 8 on Indonesia’s main island of Java

Bad liquor kills 8 on Indonesia’s Java island
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesian police say eight people have died after drinking liquor laced with methanol on the country’s main island of Java.
Police Maj. Syaiful Anwar said Tuesday the victims bought the drink from the same stall Friday.
No one has been arrested. Police have questioned the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Liquor laced with methanol kills 8 on Indonesia’s main island of Java.

Unofficial User Guide for Windows 7

Have you ever thought why Windows 7 is selling better than Vista. Well, Microsoft’s latest operating system is faster, more compatible and less buggy than Vista. Still what makes Windows 7 the best operating system Microsoft ever produced is the number of powerful features that it includes. These features increases the productivity and performance … Original source on Gaea Times at : Unofficial User Guide for Windows 7.

IAC reports 4th-qtr loss on search writedown, but results show improvement in online ad market

Online ad improvement seen in IAC’s 4Q loss
SAN FRANCISCO – Internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp lost $1 billion in the fourth quarter because it wrote down the value of its search business, but the results beat expectations and offered the latest indication that the online advertising market is improving.
IAC, which …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Twitter-Killer From Google?

Gmail would be Google’s new bet to capture social media. After a no-so-successful venture into social networking with Orkut, the search engine giant would be taking its chances against the microblogging ace Twitter and the most popular social network Facebook. Complying with its diversification efforts Goolge plans to transform Gmail into a more sociable …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Twitter-Killer From Google?.

Segway X2 To Be Sold In India

GURGAON, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a latest move, noted mobile vehicle maker Segway Inc is going to sell its popular personal transport vehicles in India. The company has plans to launch X2 and I2 models initially in the Indian market. The models are driven by battery and come with advanced motion and balance control … Original article on : Segway X2 To Be Sold In India.

Toyota to recall some 50,000 Prius cars in Europe over faulty brake software

Toyota to recall over 50,000 Prius in Europe
BRUSSELS – Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it is recalling some 50,000 Prius cars in Europe to modify the software for the anti-lock brake system, part of a wider global recall and the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world’s … Read more »».

Silicon Valley hit hard by recession; report pins turnaround on green tech, better schools

Report says Silicon Valley economy sputtering

SAN JOSE, Calif. – A new report says the Silicon Valley economy took a big hit during the global meltdown and could have trouble climbing out.
The 2010 Silicon Valley Index, released Wednesday, says the region is entering a “new phase of uncertainty” where job losses, a shrinking talent pool, a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Silicon Valley hit hard by recession; report pins turnaround on green tech, better schools.

Amkor Technology climbs to 4th-quarter profit from year-ago loss that included hefty charge

Amkor Technology climbs to profit on lower costs

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Amkor Technology Inc. said Wednesday it climbed to a profit in the fourth quarter, reversing a year-ago loss linked to a major charge. The chip assembly and testing services company said its revenue climbed 22 percent as demand for its packaging services improved.
For the quarter … Read more »»».

LivePerson posts 4Q profit, reversing a loss, as business strengthens across the board

LivePerson posts 4Q profit as business strengthens

NEW YORK – LivePerson Inc. on Wednesday reported a profit for the fourth quarter, reversing a year-ago loss, as business strengthened across the board.
The company, which provides online customer service, earned $3.1 million, or 6 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $23.8 million, or 50 cents …. Read the original article  : LivePerson posts 4Q profit, reversing a loss, as business strengthens across the board.

Activision reports larger 4th-quarter loss on charges, adjusted results surpass expectations

Activision has loss; buyback, dividend help stock

NEW YORK – Activision Blizzard Inc. widened its losses in the fourth quarter because of accounting changes and a hefty reduction of the value of its music games and other titles aimed at casual video game players.
The company also said it remains cautious about the economy, and its 2010 … Read more : Activision reports larger 4th-quarter loss on charges, adjusted results surpass expectations.

Summary Box: Google to launch ultra-fast Internet networks in handful of communities

Summary Box: Google to launch ultra-fast network
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Google plans to build a handful of experimental, ultra-fast broadband networks around the country to connect consumers to the Internet.
HOW FAST: The networks will deliver speeds of 1 gigabit per second – many times faster than the DSL, cable and fiber-optic networks that connect most …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Google to launch ultra-fast Internet networks in handful of communities.

Review: Sluggish Archos 9 demonstrates pitfalls of tablet PCs, need for new tack by Microsoft

Review: $550 tablet doesn’t make Windows look good
NEW YORK – Apple brings out its iPad tablet computer in late March, but other companies are already preparing a new batch of tablets running Windows. Judging by a model that’s already out, the $550 Archos 9, the Windows tablets have a rough road ahead.
Windows just …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Review: Sluggish Archos 9 demonstrates pitfalls of tablet PCs, need for new tack by Microsoft.

Motorola Ventures invests in media chip maker Zenverge

Motorola Ventures invests in Zenverge
SAN FRANCISCO – Motorola Inc. said Wednesday that it invested in privately held chip maker Zenverge Inc. through its venture capital arm, Motorola Ventures.
Financial terms of the mobile phone maker’s investment was not disclosed. Current Zenverge investors DCM and Northwest Venture Partners also contributed financing, Motorola said.
Zenverge makes media …. Original source  : Motorola Ventures invests in media chip maker Zenverge.

Hackers shut down Australian government Web sites to protest compulsory Internet filter

Hackers disrupt Australian government Web sites

SYDNEY – Hackers have shut down several Australian government Web sites as a protest against a proposed Internet filter that targets pornography and criminal sites.
The Web site for the Australian Parliament House was down for almost an hour and the Department of Communications site also experienced difficulties, the Attorney-General’s Department … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hackers shut down Australian government Web sites to protest compulsory Internet filter.

Tweet, tweet: Olympic updates coming from little birdies, or Facebook at the Twitter Olympics

Getting the message out in 140 characters or less
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – What if the Miracle on Ice players had Twitter accounts?
Or if the sprinters who raised their gloved fists on the medal stand could have shared their thoughts on Facebook?
Thanks to laptops, cell phones and other new technology, social networking could … Read more : Tweet, tweet: Olympic updates coming from little birdies, or Facebook at the Twitter Olympics.

Oracle agrees to purchase brokerage-software maker Convergin for undisclosed amount

Oracle agrees to buy software maker Convergin
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – Oracle Corp., the world’s largest maker of proprietary database software, said Wednesday that it agreed to buy privately held Convergin, which makes real-time service brokering software.
The purchase price was not disclosed.
Oracle expects the deal to close in the first half of the year.
Its …. Source article  : Oracle agrees to purchase brokerage-software maker Convergin for undisclosed amount.

Madison Square Garden shares fall after split from Cablevision

MSG shares fall after split from Cablevision

NEW YORK – Investors gave a lackluster reception to Madison Square Garden Inc. on its first day of regular trading Wednesday following its split from Cablevision Systems Corp..
Madison Square Garden stock was down 41 cents, or 2.2 percent, at $17.81 in midday trading.
Madison Square Garden split from subscription TV …. Read the original article  : Madison Square Garden shares fall after split from Cablevision.

Chinese search engine Baidu shares rise on strong 1Q revenue outlook, 4Q results

Baidu shares up on 1Q revenue outlook, 4Q results
PHILADELPHIA – Shares of Baidu Inc. jumped Wednesday after the operator of China’s most popular search engine reported fourth-quarter results and forecast first-quarter revenue above analyst expectations.
Baidu, whose rival Google Inc. is clashing with the Chinese government over Internet censorship and hacking issues, said late [..] Read the original article: here.

Google to build experimental, ultra-fast Internet networks in handful of communities

Google to build ultra-fast broadband networks
WASHINGTON – Google Inc. plans to build a handful of experimental, ultra-fast broadband networks around the country to connect consumers to the Internet and ensure that tomorrow’s systems can keep up with online video and other advanced applications that the search company will want to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Google to build experimental, ultra-fast Internet networks in handful of communities.

Microsoft Office 2010 Hacks & Tricks

Microsoft Office has been the center of attraction to many hackers and malware creators. They try to find a weakness in the code or a loophole in the wall to get the malicious code running on the end user computer. Microsoft Office has been one of the favorite playgrounds for the hackers but now, the … Read more : Microsoft Office 2010 Hacks & Tricks.

Google $1337 : Google Offers Upto $1337 Reward to find Bug in Chromium Browser

It’s a great news for the testing professionals. Now they can earn a lucrative amount thanks to Google. Google has initiated a reward program for the bug tracker of their googlechrome browser.
Chromium browser is already undergoing security testing by group of researchers associated with Google. Now Google has invited external help from research community to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Fedora 13 Features Preview

Goddard is the codename for the latest version of the bleeding edge Linux distribution, Fedora 13. Eve before the release of Fedora 12 there were new feature plans for Fedora 13. New features continue to be added to the feature plans of Fedora 13 scheduled for a planned release on May 11, 2010. The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fedora 13 Features Preview.

AT&T picks Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson to supply equipment for next wireless network

AT&T picks Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson for network
NEW YORK – AT&T Inc. has selected Alcatel-Lucent and LM Ericsson AB to supply the equipment for a new wireless network that will provide data speeds that are at least ten times faster than today’s wireless broadband.
AT&T plans to start service on the network in some cities next …. Original source  : AT&T picks Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson to supply equipment for next wireless network.

Toyota Recall To Cost Excess Of 2 Billion USD

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota Motor Company, is facing a tough situation these days as people are complaining about defects in some of their reputed models. As per the reports, brake problems in Prius cars have forced the Toyota officials to consider a recall of 270,000 cars of this model, …. Source article  : Toyota Recall To Cost Excess Of 2 Billion USD.

Honda Airbag Recall: Honda Recalls Another 4,38,000 Cars

JAPAN (GaeaTimes.com)- Honda, the Japanese automaker is going to recall another 4,38,000 cars after faulty airbags were detected in its Accord, Civic, Pilot, CL, CR-V and some Acura TL models of 2001 and 2002. It is reported that these models were cause of death of one person in the United States and almost …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Honda Airbag Recall: Honda Recalls Another 4,38,000 Cars.

Sweden’s Ericsson in 4G network equipment deal with AT&T in the US

Ericsson in network deal with AT&T
STOCKHOLM – Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB on Wednesday said it has signed a deal to supply telecoms group AT&T Inc. with equipment and services to build a fourth-generation mobile broadband network in the United States.

Under the multiyear agreement, of which the value was not disclosed, Stockholm-headquartered Ericsson …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sweden’s Ericsson in 4G network equipment deal with AT&T in the US.

Norway’s Opera Software announces iPhone browser prior to Apple approval

Opera Software announces iPhone browser
OSLO – Opera Software ASA announced Wednesday that it will unveil an iPhone version of its Opera Mini mobile phone browser at an international tech conference next week despite not having approached iPhone maker Apple about the move.
The Norwegian firm has not set a release date for its iPhone [..] Read the original article: here.

Sprint Nextel narrows subscriber loss in 4th quarter, revenue still declines

Sprint Nextel slows subscriber loss in 4th quarter

NEW YORK – Sprint Nextel Corp. managed to slow down the rate of subscriber loss in the fourth quarter, an encouraging sign for a wireless carrier that has lost millions of customers over the past few years.
Sprint, the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier, said Wednesday that it lost a … Read more : Sprint Nextel narrows subscriber loss in 4th quarter, revenue still declines.

Google Buzz : Google Maps for Android is Buzz Enabled

What’s the fuss about Google buzz? Just a day after announcing its intentions to venture into social media, Google is up with a buzz feature in Gmail. Google buzz in Gmail would allow users to share updates, photos, videos?? and more. As Google says Start conversations about the things you find interesting. To know … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google Buzz : Google Maps for Android is Buzz Enabled.

Google Buzz Comprehensive Review

There is yet another way to boost social networking. Google, the search engine giant has introduced Google Buzz that will now compete with two most popular social interface — Twitter and Facebook.
Buzz environment has been embedded within Gmail. It’s quite different from Twitter. Unlike Twitter, Google Buzz doesn’t send people out of the site …. Source article  : Google Buzz Comprehensive Review.

Toyota Safety Problems: Latest Update

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- The news of Japanese Car giant Toyota recalling a huge number of cars worldwide has made millions of car owners jittery. The carmaker known for the legendary reliability and safety of its various models has come under the scanner for a brake related problem that has forced it to recall a … Read more : Toyota Safety Problems: Latest Update.

Official: Taiwan to end ban on LCD and semiconductor investment in China

Taiwan to end ban on LCD, chip investment in China

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwanese liquid crystal display and semiconductor companies will soon be able to invest in China, an official said Wednesday, amid efforts to forge closer trade ties with the mainland in the hope of boosting Taiwan’s sluggish economy.
The government wants Taiwanese companies to benefit … Original article on : Official: Taiwan to end ban on LCD and semiconductor investment in China.

How To Get Google Buzz

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- As a follow up to Orkut, and in a bid to compete with the others in the social networking area, search giant Google has launched a new service, called the Google Buzz. It is being speculated that the service has been launched with the aim of providing some tough competition to the …. Original source  : How To Get Google Buzz.

Google GMail Buzz: Highlights Of Google Buzz

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Google has finally decided to strengthen its presence in the fast emerging social networking sector. The Internet search giant is trying to promote the highlights of Google Buzz so that the users of its various services lap up Google GMail Buzz fast. It is meant to integrate seamlessly with non-Google based applications …. Read the original article  : Google GMail Buzz: Highlights Of Google Buzz.

Baidu posts jump in quarterly earnings on stronger revenue, beating expectations

Baidu posts jump in 4Q earnings as revenue climbs
BEIJING – Baidu Inc., which operates China’s most popular Internet search engine, said its quarterly earnings jumped 48 percent, beating expectations on strong revenue growth.
The announcement Wednesday comes amid a dispute between rival Google Inc. and China’s government over Internet censorship and hacking.
Baidu earned $62.7 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Baidu posts jump in quarterly earnings on stronger revenue, beating expectations.

Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key Free

Microsoft Office 2010 is the latest version of the popular Microsoft Office software. But those who don’t want to purchase the full version 2010 Microsoft Office there are ways to activate the Microsoft Office 2010 without the product key. Here is the trick to activate Microsoft Office 2010.
To enjoy using the Microsoft Office 2010 … Original article on : Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key Free.

Summary Box: Google to seek court approval of digital book deal despite DOJ’s legal concerns

Summary Box: Google rebuts DOJ on digital books
TAKING A STAND: Google Inc. has set a showdown with the U.S. Department of Justice with a court filing defending the $125 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that the company reached with U.S. authors and publishers more than 14 months ago.
WHAT’S AT STAKE: The Internet … Read more >>>.

Google will try to win court approval of digital book deal despite DOJ’s legal concerns

Google rebuts DOJ objections to digital book deal
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. wants the digital rights to millions of books badly enough that it’s willing to take on the U.S. Department of Justice in a court battle over whether the Internet search leader’s ambitions would break antitrust and copyright laws.
The stage for the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Google will try to win court approval of digital book deal despite DOJ’s legal concerns.

US video game retail sales down 13 percent in January to $1.17 billion

January video game sales at a glance
Market researcher NPD Group said Thursday U.S. video game retail sales dropped 13 percent in January, to $1.17 billion.

Here’s a breakdown by category:
Hardware: $353.7 million, down 21 percent ??
Software: $597.9 million, down 12 percent
Accessories: $217 million, up 2 percent
…. Source  : US video game retail sales down 13 percent in January to $1.17 billion.

Summary Box: US video game retail sales down 13 percent in January

Summary Box: January video game sales down 13 pct

THE GAMES: Video game software sales dropped 12 percent in January, to $597.9 million when compared with a year earlier. “New Super Mario. Bros.” from Nintendo and “Mass Effect 2″ from Electronic Arts were No. 1 and 2 sellers.
THE SYSTEMS: Hardware sales slumped 21 percent to $353.7 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: US video game retail sales down 13 percent in January.

Motorola targets 1st quarter of 2011 to separate handset, home units from business services

Motorola says will split in 2 in early 2011
Struggling technology company Motorola Inc. said Thursday it plans to split in two in early 2011 – with one half containing its consumer-focused mobile phone and television set-top box products, and the other holding divisions that target business customers.
The split will give current shareholders a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Motorola targets 1st quarter of 2011 to separate handset, home units from business services.

US video game sales decline in January; ‘New Super Mario,”Mass Effect 2??? top games

NPD: January video game sales down 13 percent
NEW YORK – U.S. video game retail sales dropped 13 percent in January, another down month for the industry after a difficult 2009.
In all, Americans spent nearly $1.2 billion on video game systems, software and accessories during the month, market researcher NPD Group said Thursday.
Software sales …. Original source  : US video game sales decline in January; ‘New Super Mario,’ ‘Mass Effect 2′ top games.

Motorola targets 1st quarter of 2011 to complete spinoff of handset, home units

Motorola targets 1Q 2011 to split off handset unit
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Struggling mobile phone maker Motorola Inc. said Thursday it plans to split off the business units that make the phones and television set-top boxes into a separate publicly traded company early next year.
Motorola said in late 2008 that it would spin off …. Source article  : Motorola targets 1st quarter of 2011 to complete spinoff of handset, home units.

United Technologies executive says more investments possible in alternative energy

UTC exec says more energy investments possible

HARTFORD, Conn. – A month after United Technologies Corp. announcing that it closed on a $270 million deal to acquire nearly half of a California wind turbine manufacturer, the chief financial officer says the conglomerate is interested in other investments in alternative energy.
CFO Greg Hayes said at an analysts … Read more »»».

UK union says British Airways suspended 15 cabin crew members for Facebook comments

British Airways suspends 15 for online comments
LONDON – Britain’s largest union says British Airways PLC has suspended 15 cabin crew members because they allegedly posted inappropriate comments on their Facebook pages.
The Unite union called the move unacceptable.
Airline spokesman Euan Fordyce said Thursday about a dozen cabin crew were suspended while internal investigations were … Read more : UK union says British Airways suspended 15 cabin crew members for Facebook comments.

Google’s China conundrum: stand against censorship pits principles against business priorities

Google’s convoluted search for China compromise
SAN FRANCISCO – Shedding China’s shackles on free speech is proving to be easier said than done for Google Inc.
The Internet search leader is still censoring its results in China a month after Google’s leaders took a public stand against Chinese laws that require the removal of links …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Google’s China conundrum: stand against censorship pits principles against business priorities.

Summary Box: Google, other challengers advance as phone software begins to overshadow hardware

Summary Box: Phone software rises in importance
SOFTWARE MATTERS: The software that runs smart phones is rising in importance because the hardware in many high-end phones is increasingly similar. The companies with the most popular phone software will determine the shape of the industry.
WINNING, LOSING: This trend has been favoring Google Inc. and posing …. Source article  : Summary Box: Google, other challengers advance as phone software begins to overshadow hardware.

Cha-ching: BP to expand program that allows motorists to cash-in on loyalty card discounts

BP expands program that rolls back gas prices

BP said Thursday that it is expanding a program to attract drivers by giving them a break when they fill up.
The oil company said it is installing technology throughout its network of 10,000 gas stations nationwide that will allow drivers to redeem instant cents-off-per-gallon savings rewards from retailers …. Source  : Cha-ching: BP to expand program that allows motorists to cash-in on loyalty card discounts.

Global market share for smart phone operating systems in 2009

Market share for smart phone operating systems

Global market share for smart phone operating systems in 2008 and 2009, according to In-Stat:
Symbian
2008: 56.2 percent. 2009: 44.0 percent
iPhone OS
2008: 6.5 percent. 2009: 19.8 percent
BlackBerry OS
2008: 17.0 percent. 2009: 19.2 percent
Windows Mobile
2008: 13.2 percent. 2009: 9.0 percent
Android
2008: 0.8 percent. 2009: 4.5 percent.
Palm webOS
2008: 0.0 percent. 2009: 0.9 percent
Others
2008: … Original article on : Global market share for smart phone operating systems in 2009.

Google and other challengers advance as smart phone software begins to overshadow hardware

Challengers gain in important phone software fight
As smart phones increasingly appear alike, with high-end models mostly taking their cues from Apple Inc.’s iPhone, more and more it’s the software they run that makes a difference.
A growing number of operating systems are jostling for the attention of phone buyers and manufacturers. The winners will … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Google and other challengers advance as smart phone software begins to overshadow hardware.

Cincinnati Bell 4Q falls 88 pct on debt, restructuring charges; landline disconnects continue

Cincinnati Bell 4Q falls 88 percent on charges

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Bell Inc. said Thursday that its fourth-quarter earnings fell 88 percent mainly due to restructuring and debt charges, but its revenue declined as well as consumers disconnect their traditional phone lines.
The company also said it would buy back an additional $150 million worth of its … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cincinnati Bell 4Q falls 88 pct on debt, restructuring charges; landline disconnects continue.

Boston Scientific, Activision, FirstEnergy, comScore are among market movers Thursday

Boston Scientific, Activision are big movers

NEW YORK – The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Stock Market Thursday:
NYSE:
Boston Scientific Corp., down 82 cents to $7.47
The medical device maker lost $1.1 billion loss in the fourth quarter and said it would cut up …. Original source  : Boston Scientific, Activision, FirstEnergy, comScore are among market movers Thursday.

Paris court finds eBay liable for harming Louis Vuitton brand name

EBay found liable in Louis Vuitton suit
NEW YORK – EBay Inc. will pay about $316,500 to Louis Vuitton Malletier for legal costs and damages and stop using Internet search terms the luxury goods maker protested, following a ruling Thursday by the Paris District Court.

The online auction site was found liable for harming the reputation of …. Original article  : Paris court finds eBay liable for harming Louis Vuitton brand name.

Real Networks to manage Sprint ringtones, music offerings

Real Networks to manage Sprint ringtones, music

SEATTLE – RealNetworks Inc., a provider of streaming digital music technology, said Thursday that it will manage ringtones and full-track music services for Sprint Corp.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
A RealNetworks spokeswoman said the company is taking over from several vendors that performed different aspects of the …. Original article  : Real Networks to manage Sprint ringtones, music offerings.

Agilent Technologies to sell network solutions unit to JDS Uniphase for $165 million

Agilent sells network solutions unit to JDS

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Scientific instrument maker Agilent Technologies Inc. said Thursday it will sell its network solutions business to JDS Uniphase Corp. for $165 million in cash.
The unit, which monitors, tests and troubleshoots communications networks, recorded revenue of $162 million for 2009 and employs 700. It has operations … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Agilent Technologies to sell network solutions unit to JDS Uniphase for $165 million.

Live or Memorex? ‘Avatar’ characters raise Oscar question over digitized performances

Live or Memorex? ‘Avatar’ raises Oscar question

LOS ANGELES – “Lord of the Rings” fans once lamented the twisted little fiend Gollum – created by a blend of human performance and digital effects – didn’t get his due during Hollywood’s awards season.
Years later, the combination of live-action performance overlaid with computer animation has hit a new [..] Read the original article: here.

Ohio regulators approve Frontier deal to purchase Verizon’s traditional phone lines

Ohio approves Frontier’s buy of Verizon landlines

STAMFORD, Conn. – A Ohio regulator has approved Frontier Communications Corp.’s purchase of the traditional telephone line business from Verizon Communications Inc., the company said Thursday.
Frontier said the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio unanimously approved its acquisition of Verizon’s wireline operations in Ohio for homes and small businesses. Ohio [..] Read the original article: here.

Syntel 4Q profit rises 34 percent, but sees 2010 costs increasing

Syntel 4Q profit rises 34 pct, 2010 costs increase

TROY, Mich. – Syntel Inc., an information technology outsourcing company, on Thursday reported a 34 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as improving demand for its offshore services gave a boost to revenue.
The company, which links software developers in India with project managers worldwide, earned $35.8 million, or …. Source  : Syntel 4Q profit rises 34 percent, but sees 2010 costs increasing.

Electronic Arts turns Dante’s 700-year-old literary trek through hell into a video game

EA turns Dante’s ‘Inferno’ into a video game

While literary classics rarely get turned into video games, they share some DNA. Where would role-playing games be without “The Lord of the Rings”? What would horror games such as “Silent Hill” look like without the influence of H.P. Lovecraft?
So turning a 700-year-old poem into a video game … Original source on Gaea Times at : Electronic Arts turns Dante’s 700-year-old literary trek through hell into a video game.

International Game Tech to shutter Japanese operations, expects to book charge of up to $20M

IGT to close Japanese operations, to post charges

RENO, Nev. – International Game Technology said Thursday that it will shutter its Japanese operations, citing difficult market conditions.
The maker of slot machines and casino systems anticipates charges of up to $20 million in its fiscal second and third quarters related to the closure.
Last month IGT said its …. Read the original article  : International Game Tech to shutter Japanese operations, expects to book charge of up to $20M.

Microsoft Office 2010: Unofficial User Guide

Microsoft leaked no clue about the next iteration of its Office suite until the release of its Technical Preview in Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC). Microsoft Office 2010 is available for Microsoft partners, MVPs, and other selected testers. The Microsoft Office Suite 2010 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook Access and Publisher. The speculations …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Britain gets Facebook to delete 30 prisoners’ pages, seeks faster way to remove profiles

Facebook deletes 30 UK inmates’ pages after taunts
LONDON – Facebook has deleted the pages of 30 U.K. prisoners at the request of the British government, the justice minister announced Thursday, after several incidents in which inmates reportedly used the Internet to plot with criminals and intimidate victims.
Justice Minister Jack Straw said the convicts’ … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Britain gets Facebook to delete 30 prisoners’ pages, seeks faster way to remove profiles.

Brit Special Air Service, US Navy SEAL units take out top 50 Taliban commanders

LONDON – British Special Air Service (SAS) men and US Navy SEAL teams have killed up to 50 Taliban commanders in a series of daring raids deep inside southern Afghanistan’s Helmand badlands

Meticulous planning stretching back weeks went into the raids, which struck the first blow against the Taliban.
The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Britain gets Facebook to delete 30 prisoners’ pages after inmates reportedly taunted victims

Facebook pulls 30 UK inmates’ pages after taunts
(Stations: Resending to add justice minister’s first name.)
LONDON (AP) – Britain’s justice minister says Facebook has deleted the pages of 30 UK prisoners after they used the Internet to taunt their victims.
The move follows several incidents in which British criminals have reportedly used the … Read : Britain gets Facebook to delete 30 prisoners’ pages after inmates reportedly taunted victims.

Alcatel-Lucent reports 4th quarter net profit but revenue disappoints in the period

Alcatel-Lucent makes small 4th quarter profit

PARIS – Telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent SA on Thursday reported a small net profit for the fourth quarter as one-off gains helped offset a 20 percent drop in revenue.
Paris-based Alcatel-Lucent made a net profit of euro46 million ($63 million) in the fourth quarter, compared to a euro3.9 billion net loss … Read more >>.

Wipro first India Company to offer 100 percent recyclable and toxin-free computers

BANGALORE – Information technology services corporation Wipro Infotech has claimed to be the first Indian company to build a 100 percent recyclable and toxin-free computer, and joins a small group of manufacturers worldwide who have developed toxic-free electronics.

According to the company, the eco-friendly Wipro Greenware desktops are completely free from harmful chemicals such as polyvinyl … Read more »».

Iran permanently suspends Gmail, announces national e-mail service

TEHRAN – Iran’s telecommunications agency has announced that it has permanently suspended Google’s e-mail services and plans to roll out a national e-mail service for Iranian citizens.

The announced suspension of gmail comes as Iranian authorities have deployed force across Tehran to conduct last-minute security sweeps and warn residents to refrain from joining anti-government protests planned … Read more >>>.

Air Force says laser defense weapon destroys missile in test off Calif coast

Laser weapon knocks down missile off Calif coast

LOS ANGELES – A high-powered laser destroyed a target missile in flight off the Central California coast in a milestone test of a futuristic but troubled national defense system, the Air Force announced Friday.
A laser weapon mounted on a Boeing jumbo jet tracked the missile as it accelerated …. Original article  : Air Force says laser defense weapon destroys missile in test off Calif coast.

Tina Fey sends e-mails to promote Vogue March issue

Fey sends e-mails to promote Vogue cover
NEW YORK – Vogue subscribers may have noticed an e-mail from Tina Fey in their inboxes. The fashion magazine mailed a note from the actress promoting her cover story for its March issue.

Vogue said that Fey used her self-deprecating humor to describe her Vogue experience. She compared it to …. Original source  : Tina Fey sends e-mails to promote Vogue March issue.

Symantec shares dip after analyst downgrades, predicting company will lose contract to rival

Symantec shares decline after analyst’s downgrade

SAN FRANCISCO – Shares of Symantec Corp. dipped Friday after a Jefferies & Co. analyst downgraded the stock, predicting the security software maker will be losing a key consumer contract with computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. to rival McAfee Inc.
Symantec shares fell 40 cents, or 2.3 percent, to finish trading at … Read more >>>.

Summary box: Google to tussle with DOJ for the digital rights to millions of books

Summary box: Google duels DOJ on digital book deal
WHO’S SMARTER?: Google Inc. believes it can convince a federal judge that it has a better grasp on antitrust and copyright law than the U.S. Department of Justice.
WHAT’S AT STAKE: The Internet search leader is seeking the digital rights to millions of hard-to-find books to … Read more >>.

Google’s digital book ambitions set up courtroom showdown next week with Justice Department

Next chapter in digital book deal: Google vs. DOJ
SAN FRANCISCO – Determined to create the world’s largest digital library, Google Inc. is betting it knows more about U.S. antitrust and copyright laws than the government regulators enforcing them.
The Internet search leader took an audacious step toward realizing its book ambitions late Thursday with …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google’s digital book ambitions set up courtroom showdown next week with Justice Department.

Nebraska high court: Wireless provider must use set methods for collecting 911 services fees

911 fees subject of Nebraska high court ruling

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Supreme Court is backing the state’s Public Service Commission in a legal fight waged by a prepaid-wireless carrier over 911 fees.
In an opinion released Friday, the high court affirmed a lower court’s decision that TracFone Wireless Inc. must use one of three approved …. Source article  : Nebraska high court: Wireless provider must use set methods for collecting 911 services fees.

Par Technology posts 4th-quarter loss, hurt by charges, sales decline

Par Technology posts 4Q loss on charges
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – PAR Technology Corp., which makes software, hardware and services for hotels and restaurants, posted a fourth-quarter loss Friday, weighed by charges and a revenue decline.

The company posted a net loss of $4.9 million, or 33 cents per share, after a profit of $1.5 million, or …. Source article  : Par Technology posts 4th-quarter loss, hurt by charges, sales decline.

Summary Box: Are contacts friends? Google tweaks social hub Buzz over privacy concerns

Summary Box: Google addresses Buzz privacy worry
THE BUZZ: Google introduced a social hub called Buzz that automatically created circles of friends based on users’ most frequent contacts on Gmail.
THE COMPLAINT: Those frequent contacts aren’t necessarily your best friends. They could be business associates you might rather keep out of your circle.
THE RESPONSE: Google …. Original article  : Summary Box: Are contacts friends? Google tweaks social hub Buzz over privacy concerns.

Are contacts friends? Google tweaks social hub Buzz over privacy concerns

Google tweaks Buzz social hub after privacy woes
NEW YORK – As it introduced a new social hub, Google quickly learned that people’s most frequent e-mail contacts are not necessarily their best friends.
Rather, they could be business associates, or even lovers, and the groups don’t necessarily mix well. It’s one reason many …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Are contacts friends? Google tweaks social hub Buzz over privacy concerns.

Appeals court considers whether law enforcement needs warrants to track cell phone location

Justice Dept. wants phone locales without warrant

PHILADELPHIA – Should the government be allowed to track a person’s movements based on cell phone records, without evidence of criminal wrongdoing?
A showdown on the issue unfolded Friday in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia, as the Justice Department battled electronic-privacy groups.
The privacy groups say the information could reveal …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Appeals court considers whether law enforcement needs warrants to track cell phone location.

Fitch upgrades outlook for KLA-Tencor credit, expects improving sales and profits

Fitch upgrades outlook for KLA-Tencor rating

CHICAGO – Fitch Ratings upgraded its outlook for KLA-Tencor Corp. on Friday, citing the company’s improving sales.
KLA-Tencor, which is based in Milpitas, Calif., makes equipment for chip manufacturers. Fitch raised the company’s outlook to “Stable” from “Negative.” It also affirmed its issuer default and unsecured debt ratings, which both stand …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

DuPont Fabros Technology shares rise after analyst upgrades to ‘Strong Buy’

DuPont Fabros shares rise after upgrade
SAN FRANCISCO – Shares of real estate investment trust DuPont Fabros Technology Inc. rose Friday after a Raymond James analyst upgraded the stock to “Strong Buy,” saying the company’s success at leasing properties should help growth continue.

DuPont Fabros shares added 73 cents, or 4.3 percent, to $17.59 in afternoon trading. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Microsoft Office 2010 Comprehensive Review

The Microsoft Office is perhaps still the most popular Office Software keeping in mind all the other free office applications and also the web based versions. The latest Beta version of Microsoft Office 2010 has just released and after having a good look at it, I must say that the Microsoft Office 2010 has …. Original article  : Microsoft Office 2010 Comprehensive Review.

Verizon Wireless invested $61M in Missouri, $44M in Kansas in 2009

Verizon invested $105M in Kansas, Missouri in 2009

SAN FRANCISCO – Verizon Wireless said Friday that it invested over $61 million last year to improve its digital network in Missouri, and over $44 million to improve its digital network in Kansas.
Verizon, the largest cell phone carrier in the U.S, is locked in a fight for customers [..] Read the original article: here.

Obama administration awarding $975 million to advance electronic medical records

Obama awards money for electronic medical records

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration on Friday announced $975 million in grants to help states, doctors and hospitals move from paper to computerized record-keeping.
Studies show electronic medical records help reduce medical errors and improve the quality of patient care. The grant money comes from the economic stimulus passed by … Read : Obama administration awarding $975 million to advance electronic medical records.

Justice hopes to track suspects through cell phones without warrants; privacy groups opposed

Justice wants cell-phone locations without warrant

PHILADELPHIA – Should the government be able to track your movements based on cell-phone records, without evidence of criminal wrongdoing?
A legal showdown on the closely watched issue unfolded Friday in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia, as the Justice Department battled electronic-privacy groups.
The Justice Department wants to get the cell-phone …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Justice hopes to track suspects through cell phones without warrants; privacy groups opposed.

BMW Oracle helmsman Jimmy Spithill leads USA boat to 1-0 lead over Alinghi in America’s Cup

Spithill wins 1st helmsman duel in America’s Cup
VALENCIA, Spain – BMW Oracle helmsman Jimmy Spithill showed why he is regarded as one of the world’s best match-racers in leading the USA trimaran to a 1-0 lead over Alinghi in the America’s Cup.
Spithill entered on the favored starboard tack on Friday and steered straight …. Source  : BMW Oracle helmsman Jimmy Spithill leads USA boat to 1-0 lead over Alinghi in America’s Cup.

Microsoft to show off new phone software, hoping for comeback in tough market

Seeking comeback, Microsoft to show phone software
NEW YORK – Microsoft Corp. is expected to announce a major revamp of its phone software Monday, in an attempt to regain momentum in a crucial market where it’s been overshadowed.
CEO Steve Ballmer will be speaking at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the world’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Electronics distributor Avnet names FMC Technologies finance chief to board

Avnet names FMC Technologies CFO to board
PHOENIX – Avnet Inc. said Friday it has appointed the chief financial officer of FMC Technologies Inc. to its board.

William H. Schumann III has served as CFO at Houston-based FMC since 2001. The company provides technology for the energy industry.
Shares of Avnet, which distributes electronic components, fell 14 cents …. Original source  : Electronics distributor Avnet names FMC Technologies finance chief to board.

Google Improved Buzz based on Users’ Feedback

??Google launched Buzz two days ago. Already, 10 million people checked Buzz and 9 million posts and comments have been created. As per Google blog, there are 200 posts per minute from the mobile users across the world.

The blog further says that they receive several feature requests and feedback. People are worried that their contacts … Original article on : Google Improved Buzz based on Users’ Feedback.

Intel and China’s investment arm team up to invest in new technology

Intel teams up with China’s investment fund

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Chip maker Intel Corp. said Friday that its investment arm will team with China’s sovereign wealth fund to invest in new technology.
The company said Intel Capital and China Investment Corp. will find companies in a variety of technology sectors to invest in outside of China.
Intel, …. Source  : Intel and China’s investment arm team up to invest in new technology.

Globalstar cuts 2 vice presidents, unspecified number of additional employees in restructuring

Globalstar cuts 2 VPs, additional employees

MILPITAS, Calif. – Globalstar Inc., a provider of mobile satellite communications, said Friday it has eliminated the jobs of two senior vice presidents and some other employees.
Globalstar did not specify in a news release how many additional workers were affected by the cuts, and company spokesman Dean Hirasawa declined to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Globalstar cuts 2 vice presidents, unspecified number of additional employees in restructuring.

Kroger groceries, Shell Oil team up on loyalty card gas discounts

Kroger, Shell make gas-discount deal
CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. and Shell Oil are combining forces to offer gas discounts for grocery shoppers at Shell stations.

The deal provides a major expansion of the largest U.S. traditional grocer’s ability to offer gas incentives, an increasingly popular industry tool for building loyalty among recession-squeezed households.
Beginning Monday, regular Kroger … Read more »»».

The Latest Security Patch from Microsoft Cripples Windows XP Enable PCs with Blue Screen Of Death

?? The latest Windows Patch for XP that was released on Tuesday disabled Windows XP PCs??with Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Complaints were pouring since yesterday at the company’s support forum.?? One of the complaints says that the user was prompted with Restart option when??he updated??his XP Pc. But, after Restart, Windows stop at Blue … Original source on Gaea Times at : The Latest Security Patch from Microsoft Cripples Windows XP Enable PCs with Blue Screen Of Death.

Motorola shares edge higher after details on plans to split company

Ahead of the Bell: Motorola shares rise
NEW YORK – Investors happy about plans to split Motorola in two sent company shares higher in premarket trading Friday.
Motorola, which has been struggling with a shrinking market share in the cell phone business, said after the closing bell Thursday that it will divide the company in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Motorola shares edge higher after details on plans to split company.

IMVU Introduces 3D Avatars For Social Networking Buffs

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- The numerous virtual world residents have got an opportunity to find love in real life. This is courtesy IMVU, which is a blend of virtual world and social network. It will enable the users to interact by means of cool looking 3D avatars. On Thursday it announced of its collaboration with …. Source  : IMVU Introduces 3D Avatars For Social Networking Buffs.

10 Tips and Hacks for Microsoft Office 2010

After having done with the Microsoft Office 2010 unofficial user guide, we decided to focus on tips, tricks and hacks for the Office Suite. Office 14 (codename) is currently available for just few users for testing, but several interesting tips and tricks are popping up from all corners of web. Microsoft Office 2010 …. Source  : 10 Tips and Hacks for Microsoft Office 2010.

Riot police called to illegal Facebook rave over roof collapse fears

LONDON – London’s riot police was recently called to evacuate two thousand teenagers from a Facebook party at a town house on Park Lane, amid fears that the roof was about to collapse.

The partygoers allegedly turned violent as they spilt out onto the …. Source article  : Riot police called to illegal Facebook rave over roof collapse fears.

Facebook removes ‘hookers’ page after sex workers’ condemnation

MELBOURNE – Facebook has removed a controversial page after sex workers criticised it for seemingly advocating killing prostitutes.

The page, said to have been set up by Catholic school pupils in Queensland, had a following of nearly 18,000 people
The page had come under fire for its notorious name: “Killing your hooker so you don’t have to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Facebook removes ‘hookers’ page after sex workers’ condemnation.

Obama administration awarding $975 million to advance health information technology

Obama administration makes grants for health IT

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is awarding $975 million in grants to help states and health care providers adopt health information technology.
The grant money being announced Friday comes from the economic stimulus legislation passed by Congress last year and is part of the administration’s push to get doctors, hospitals … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama administration awarding $975 million to advance health information technology.

Summary Box: Google to seek court approval of digital book deal despite DOJ’s legal concerns

Summary Box: Google rebuts DOJ on digital books
TAKING A STAND: Google Inc. has set a showdown with the U.S. Department of Justice with a court filing defending the $125 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that the company reached with U.S. authors and publishers more than 14 months ago.
WHAT’S AT STAKE: The Internet … Read : Summary Box: Google to seek court approval of digital book deal despite DOJ’s legal concerns.

Google will try to win court approval of digital book deal despite DOJ’s legal concerns

Google rebuts DOJ objections to digital book deal
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. wants the digital rights to millions of books badly enough that it’s willing to take on the U.S. Department of Justice in a court battle over whether the Internet search leader’s ambitions would break antitrust and copyright laws.
The stage for the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google will try to win court approval of digital book deal despite DOJ’s legal concerns.

US video game retail sales down 13 percent in January to $1.17 billion

January video game sales at a glance
Market researcher NPD Group said Thursday U.S. video game retail sales dropped 13 percent in January, to $1.17 billion.

Here’s a breakdown by category:
Hardware: $353.7 million, down 21 percent ??
Software: $597.9 million, down 12 percent
Accessories: $217 million, up 2 percent
… Read more : US video game retail sales down 13 percent in January to $1.17 billion.

Summary Box: US video game retail sales down 13 percent in January

Summary Box: January video game sales down 13 pct

THE GAMES: Video game software sales dropped 12 percent in January, to $597.9 million when compared with a year earlier. “New Super Mario. Bros.” from Nintendo and “Mass Effect 2″ from Electronic Arts were No. 1 and 2 sellers.
THE SYSTEMS: Hardware sales slumped 21 percent to $353.7 …. Read the original article  : here.

Motorola targets 1st quarter of 2011 to separate handset, home units from business services

Motorola says will split in 2 in early 2011
Struggling technology company Motorola Inc. said Thursday it plans to split in two in early 2011 – with one half containing its consumer-focused mobile phone and television set-top box products, and the other holding divisions that target business customers.
The split will give current shareholders a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Motorola targets 1st quarter of 2011 to separate handset, home units from business services.

US video game sales decline in January; ‘New Super Mario,”Mass Effect 2??? top games

NPD: January video game sales down 13 percent
NEW YORK – U.S. video game retail sales dropped 13 percent in January, another down month for the industry after a difficult 2009.
In all, Americans spent nearly $1.2 billion on video game systems, software and accessories during the month, market researcher NPD Group said Thursday.
Software … Original source on Gaea Times at : US video game sales decline in January; ‘New Super Mario,’ ‘Mass Effect 2′ top games.

Motorola targets 1st quarter of 2011 to complete spinoff of handset, home units

Motorola targets 1Q 2011 to split off handset unit
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Struggling mobile phone maker Motorola Inc. said Thursday it plans to split off the business units that make the phones and television set-top boxes into a separate publicly traded company early next year.
Motorola said in late 2008 that it would spin off … Original source on Gaea Times at : Motorola targets 1st quarter of 2011 to complete spinoff of handset, home units.

United Technologies executive says more investments possible in alternative energy

UTC exec says more energy investments possible

HARTFORD, Conn. – A month after United Technologies Corp. announcing that it closed on a $270 million deal to acquire nearly half of a California wind turbine manufacturer, the chief financial officer says the conglomerate is interested in other investments in alternative energy.
CFO Greg Hayes said at an analysts … Original article on : United Technologies executive says more investments possible in alternative energy.

UK union says British Airways suspended 15 cabin crew members for Facebook comments

British Airways suspends 15 for online comments
LONDON – Britain’s largest union says British Airways PLC has suspended 15 cabin crew members because they allegedly posted inappropriate comments on their Facebook pages.
The Unite union called the move unacceptable.
Airline spokesman Euan Fordyce said Thursday about a dozen cabin crew were suspended while internal investigations were …. Original source  : UK union says British Airways suspended 15 cabin crew members for Facebook comments.

Google’s China conundrum: stand against censorship pits principles against business priorities

Google’s convoluted search for China compromise
SAN FRANCISCO – Shedding China’s shackles on free speech is proving to be easier said than done for Google Inc.
The Internet search leader is still censoring its results in China a month after Google’s leaders took a public stand against Chinese laws that require the removal of links …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google’s China conundrum: stand against censorship pits principles against business priorities.

NYC judge set for chorus of discontent over Google online library before deciding its fairness

Google digital library faces outcry at NYC hearing
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.

The Enquiries for the Recruitment of Cloud Computing Expert Jumps by 210%

?? Resource On Demand, a Cloud recruitment firm recently reported that they witnessed??210% jump in 2010??for the??recruitment enquiries??for individuals in the area of??Cloud Computing and SaaS. The requirement went up to 10 from 3 per week lately. It suggests that many big organization are relying on Cloud Computing now a days and that generates demand …. Original article  : The Enquiries for the Recruitment of Cloud Computing Expert Jumps by 210%.

Summary Box: Social site Blippy channels Twitter by asking users to post purchases

Summary Box: Blippy asks, ‘What are you buying?’
DO YOU BUY IT?: A free Web site called Blippy encourages people to connect accounts at online retailers to profiles on its site so they can automatically share purchases with friends.
WHY BOTHER: Some will see Blippy as oversharing central. But its creators believe it can help … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Social site Blippy channels Twitter by asking users to post purchases.

Social site Blippy channels Twitter by letting users post, comment on purchases

Twitter-esque Blippy asks, ‘What are you buying?’
SAN FRANCISCO – By asking what’s happening or what’s on our minds, Facebook and Twitter have prodded people to broadcast just about anything, from what they ate for lunch to what movie they’re going to see. Now a new site wants to unearth more – by … Read more >>.

Wordpress.Com was Down for 110 minutes

?? Wordpress.com faced the worst downtime ie. 110 minutes in the last four years. It affected 10.2 million blogs and 5.5 million pageviews are lost. It looks like there was??an unscheduled change to a core router by one of??their datacenter providers and the change??screwed up their network and the site??got broken. Simultaneously, it breaks the …. Original article  : Wordpress.Com was Down for 110 minutes.

On the Call: Dell CEO optimistic on corporate spending in current first quarter

On the Call: Dell CEO Michael Dell
SEATTLE – Dell Inc., the third-largest computer maker in the world after Hewlett-Packard Co. and Taiwan’s Acer Inc., reports quarterly results toward the end of the season.
Industry watchers have already heard Intel Corp., the top supplier of the microprocessors that power computers, say consumer PC and server [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: Consumers, businesses both got Dells in 4th quarter, but profit falls 6 percent

Summary Box: Dell’s fiscal 4Q
PROFIT SQUEEZE: Dell Inc.’s profit sank 6 percent despite rising revenue and computer shipments in the most recent quarter. Cheap consumer PCs and higher component prices ate into net income.
TURNING AROUND: Dell said corporations started spending on technology again in the quarter after a recession-induced slump. Revenue from business … Read more »».

FCC lets schools receiving federal money for Internet connections give general public access

Schools with fed funds can give public Web access

WASHINGTON – Schools that receive federal funding for their Internet connections may now allow the public to use those connections outside school hours.
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to let schools that get money from the federal E-Rate program offer community members use of their Internet connections.
The … Original source on Gaea Times at : FCC lets schools receiving federal money for Internet connections give general public access.

Earnings roundup: Dell income falls 6 pct, Wal-Mart feels recession pinch in 4Q as sales drop

Earnings roundup: Dell, Wal-Mart
Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Feb. 18, from AP Financial News:
SEATTLE (AP) – Dell Inc. said its net income fell 6 percent in the last quarter despite early signs that businesses may be starting to buy new computers again.
NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc., one of the recession’s … Read : Earnings roundup: Dell income falls 6 pct, Wal-Mart feels recession pinch in 4Q as sales drop.

More than 2,400 corporations, govt agencies infiltrated by large ‘botnet,’ new report shows

Corporations, agencies infiltrated by ‘botnet’
SAN FRANCISCO – Security experts have found a network of 74,000 virus-infected computers that stole information from inside corporations and government agencies. The unusual thing about the incident is not that it happened but that it was discovered, and it is a reminder of the dangers of having computers …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dell 4Q profit edges down 6 percent despite consumer PC strength, corporate spending

Dell 4Q profit edges down 6 percent; stock falls
SEATTLE – Dell Inc. said Thursday its net income fell 6 percent in the last quarter despite early signs that businesses may be starting to buy new computers again.
Consumers snapped up low-cost laptops and smaller netbooks over the holidays, pushing Dell’s PC shipments …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dell 4Q profit edges down 6 percent, consumer PC strength can’t offset slow business spending

Dell 4Q profit edges down 6 percent
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Dell Inc. says its net income fell 6 percent in the most recent quarter. Consumers snapped up low-cost laptops and smaller netbooks over the holidays. But businesses, which account for about half of Dell’s revenue, still haven’t markedly increased spending on …. Original source  : Dell 4Q profit edges down 6 percent, consumer PC strength can’t offset slow business spending.

Summary Box: Google, Apple lead Silicon Valley in loosening controls in wireless markets

Summary Box: Silicon Valley takes helm in wireless
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Developments in the wireless world are playing into the hands of Silicon Valley’s PC- and Internet-oriented industry, led by Google and Apple.
THE OPPOSITION: Wireless carriers see Web companies reaping revenue from add-on services such as Internet searches and downloaded applications, and need to figure …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Google, Apple lead Silicon Valley in loosening controls in wireless markets.

Summary Box: Microsoft, Yahoo get government blessing to take on Google in Internet search

Summary Box: Duel pits Microsoft-Yahoo vs. Google
THE BREAKTHROUGH: Government regulators in the U.S. and Europe approved an Internet search partnership that Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. proposed nearly seven months ago.
THE DEAL: Microsoft will process search requests on Yahoo’s Web site for the next 10 years.
THE INCENTIVES: Microsoft is counting on the deal …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Microsoft, Yahoo get government blessing to take on Google in Internet search.

Google, Apple lead Silicon Valley in taking initiative, loosening controls in wireless world

Silicon Valley takes helm in wireless world
BARCELONA, Spain – Silicon Valley is looking like a winner in the tug-of-war with wireless carriers over who will control the new world of Internet-connected phones.
The tension between the largely U.S.-based PC and Internet industry and the world’s wireless carriers was palpable this week at the …. Read the original article  : Google, Apple lead Silicon Valley in taking initiative, loosening controls in wireless world.

Yahoo, Microsoft get government go-ahead to team up in challenge to Google in Internet search

Yahoo-Microsoft deal set, taking aim at Google
SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. and European regulators have cleared the long-discussed Internet search partnership between Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc., enabling the rivals to form a tag team as they try to mount a more serious challenge to Google Inc.
The government approvals announced Thursday anointed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Yahoo, Microsoft get government go-ahead to team up in challenge to Google in Internet search.

IBM to update government ordering system under 8-year contract worth $74.4 million

GSA awards IBM 8-year contract worth $74.4 million
ARMONK, N.Y. – IBM will modernize computer systems used by federal agencies for equipment and supplies under a contract worth $74.4 million, the company said Thursday.
Servicing the contract, issued by the U.S. General Services Administration, will take place over eight years.
IBM will integrate nine applications into [..] Read the original article: here.

New free music sites, FreeAllMusic and Guvera, try to avoid path of failed predecessors

New free music sites learn from others’ mistakes
LOS ANGELES – Two new companies are giving consumers a way to download songs for free by watching a few ads. The idea has been tried before but this time it appears it might work, because the startups have found advertisers that are willing to pay …. Read the original article  : New free music sites, FreeAllMusic and Guvera, try to avoid path of failed predecessors.

Sezmi video service launches as an alternative to other kinds of subscription TV

Open, Sezmi: Video box billed as cheap TV rival

LOS ANGELES – A company called Sezmi is hitting stores with an unusual proposition: Pay $299 for a box that goes on top of your TV and picks up broadcast, cable and Internet video fare for a small monthly fee.
The downside is that Sezmi lacks some popular …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sezmi video service launches as an alternative to other kinds of subscription TV.

More than 2,400 corporations, govt agencies infiltrated by hacking, new report shows

Corporations, agencies infiltrated by hacking
SAN FRANCISCO – Security experts have found a network of 74,000 virus-infected computers that stole information from inside corporations and government agencies. The unusual thing about the incident is not that it happened but that it was discovered, and it is a reminder of the dangers of …. Source article  : More than 2,400 corporations, govt agencies infiltrated by hacking, new report shows.

PayPal to become a way to pay for Facebook ads, credits for virtual goods

PayPal to become a way to pay for Facebook ads
NEW YORK – PayPal is extending its reach into Facebook.
The companies said Thursday that advertisers on the world’s largest online social network will be able to use eBay Inc.’s online payments business to buy ads. The service will roll out over the next couple …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : PayPal to become a way to pay for Facebook ads, credits for virtual goods.

Toyota Prius Recall: Should You Still Buy Toyota Prius As Green Car; Alternatives

TOKYO, JAPAN (GaeaTimes.com)- Automaker Toyota has recalled its Prius models to deal with a braking problems that model is facing. According to sources, Prius, the car which is a symbol of efficient technology, and a green car has been showing a braking software malfunction. The problems were noticed mostly in the latest Prius … Original source on Gaea Times at : Toyota Prius Recall: Should You Still Buy Toyota Prius As Green Car; Alternatives.

Chinese military refutes link to cyber attack on Google

BEIJING – Senior Chinese military experts and educators have dismissed reports suggesting that the military was in any way involved in cyber attacks on Internet search giant Google.

In a Thursday report, The New York Times (NYT) linked two Chinese educational institutions – Lanxiang Vocational School based in Jinan, Shandong province and Shanghai Jiaotong University – …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google wraps $125 million purchase of video compression technology company On2 Technologies

Google finishes $125M buy of On2 Technologies
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google Inc. said Friday that it finished its $124.6 million purchase of On2 Technologies Inc. after shareholders of On2 voted to approve the deal.
Google said that as per its agreement with the maker of video compression technology, outstanding On2 common shares will be …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Military relaxes ban on computer flash drives, will allow limited use especially in battle

Military relaxes ban on computer flash drives

WASHINGTON – Nearly 15 months after the Defense Department banned the use of external computer flash drives, officials have agreed to allow limited use of the convenient high-tech storage devices.
The approved flash drives will be included in kits that the military will soon begin to distribute, with the first … Read : Military relaxes ban on computer flash drives, will allow limited use especially in battle.

Video game designers contemplate controller’s future as new technology nears

Game designers contemplate controller’s future
LOS ANGELES – Will this year mark the death of the joystick?
With major video game publishers adopting camera and motion controller technologies, the end of the traditional controller – you know, that thing with all those buttons, sticks and pads – could be imminent. Microsoft and Sony will introduce … Read more : Video game designers contemplate controller’s future as new technology nears.

Correction: Dell 4th-quarter earnings

Correction: Dell 4th-quarter earnings
SEATTLE – In a Feb. 18 story and summary box about Dell Inc.’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company’s net income fell 6 percent. It fell 5 percent.
…. Original source  : Correction: Dell 4th-quarter earnings.

Boeing sends more than 1,000 layoff notices, mostly tech workers in Washington and California

Boeing sends more than 1,000 layoff notices

CHICAGO – Boeing Co. said on Friday that it sent layoff notices to more than 1,000 people, most of them technology workers in Washington state and California.
The notices mean the workers are at risk of being laid off April 23. Spokesman Tim Healy said it’s possible the final number …. Source  : Boeing sends more than 1,000 layoff notices, mostly tech workers in Washington and California.

Telvent 4Q profit rises, helped by tax gain, but weak forecast sends shares lower

Telvent 4Q profit rises, helped by tax gain

ROCKVILLE, Md. – Spanish information technology company Telvent Git SA said Friday that its fourth quarter profit rose 3 percent as a tax benefit more than offset a decline in revenue.
But its 2010 forecast missed analyst estimates, and investors sent shares down sharply.
The company earned 16.3 million euros … Original article on : Telvent 4Q profit rises, helped by tax gain, but weak forecast sends shares lower.

Dell 4Q profit edges down 5 percent despite consumer PC strength, corporate spending

Dell 4Q profit edges down 5 percent; stock falls
SEATTLE – Dell Inc. said Thursday its net income fell 5 percent in the last quarter despite early signs that businesses may be starting to buy new computers again.
Consumers snapped up low-cost laptops and smaller netbooks over the holidays, pushing Dell’s PC shipments up 29 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

World No. 1 mobile phone maker Nokia fights to stay on top amid challenge from US rivals

Nokia fighting to stay No. 1 as US challenge grows
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. may be the world’s top cell phone maker, but it’s no longer a trendsetter, as a host of inventive and alluring technologies from North America is shifting the center of gravity in the cellular universe away from Europe.
Despite efforts to … Read more »».

Top 10 Google Chrome Extensions for Productivity

Google can now flaunt about its repository of extensions for Google Chrome browser. However, the Google Chrome extensions come with few constraints. For now Google is supporting extensions in its latest beta version of Chrome. The version of Chrome dubbed as beta channel version only runs on Windows XP and Vista and not Windows …. Original source  : Top 10 Google Chrome Extensions for Productivity.

Fast and easy email management: Xobni Review

By this time you must be knowing about Xobni, if you are a user of Beta version of Microsoft Outlook 2010. Well, for those find the term unfamiliar, I want to give a brief description of Xobni. Xobni is a plugin for Outlook 2010. The Outlook plugin makes searching your inbox and finding information about … Original source on Gaea Times at : Fast and easy email management: Xobni Review.

Secrets of Faster Facebook revealed

In the recent past Facebook had been struck with allegations of sluggishness. A disclosure in Facebook engineering’s note today counters the affect. According to the release, Facebook strives make their site as responsive as possible. Facebook engineers are running experiments to allow visitors more page view and more value out of the site when … Read more >>>.

A look at DirecTV’s fiscal fourth-quarter results and subscriber growth

DirecTV’s 4th-quarter numbers at a glance
DirecTV Inc. is one of the better performers in the subscription TV business. Unlike cable, it still attracts hordes of new customers even in a nation where more than eight out of 10 TV-viewing households already subscribe to cable, satellite TV or video service offered by phone companies.

But a weak … Read more »».

Review: ‘Heavy Rain’ pours intense interactive drama onto PlayStation 3

Review: ‘Heavy Rain’ drips with intensity
“Heavy Rain” isn’t a fun video game. It’s actually not much of a game at all.

Quantic Dream has created a captivating mystery set in a bleak urban landscape that happens to be interactive. Laced with nuance, “Heavy Rain” has more in common with novels in a bookstore or films in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Review: ‘Heavy Rain’ pours intense interactive drama onto PlayStation 3.

DirecTV posts 4th-quarter loss due to merger charges, adds fewer customers but beats outlook

Charges drag DirecTV to 4th-quarter loss
DirecTV Inc. on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss after absorbing a hefty merger charge. The nation’s largest satellite TV operator also added 60 percent fewer new subscribers as discounted bundles from competitors and a weak economy took their toll on growth.

DirecTV has benefited from cable companies losing ground in the … Read more : DirecTV posts 4th-quarter loss due to merger charges, adds fewer customers but beats outlook.

NYC judge says no ruling soon on fairness of Google’s plans for vast online library

Judge says no quick ruling on Google book plans
NEW YORK – Supporters of Google’s effort to create the world’s largest digital library Internet told a federal judge Thursday that it would benefit society.
Marc Mauer, president of the National Federation of the Blind, said the audio capabilities of Google’s system “will give us access …. Original article  : NYC judge says no ruling soon on fairness of Google’s plans for vast online library.

Online games and quizzes test your geography knowledge and travel IQ

Online games and quizzes to test your travel IQ
Do you know how many islands make up Hong Kong? I didn’t, and I had never heard of the Eritrean currency Nakfa, either, until I started taking travel quizzes online.
Online quizzes test your knowledge of geography, culture, history, landmarks and an array of other details …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Online games and quizzes test your geography knowledge and travel IQ.

Yahoo, Microsoft say they have clearance for their Web ad partnership to begin shortly

Yahoo, Microsoft to begin their Web ad partnership
WASHINGTON – Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. have received clearance from regulators in Washington and Europe to proceed with a search partnership intended to challenge Google Inc.
The companies announced Thursday that the partnership has been approved without restrictions by the Justice Department and the European Commission. … Read more >>.

Is Google becoming a Start Up Incubator?

?? Google is sending a message that if you leave Google and build something cool for the Web, the search engine may buy you out. The acquisitions of?? Aardvark and AppJet by Google??prove that theory.????Max Ventillaa and Nathan Stoll founded the social search engine company, Advark. Google paid $25 billion dollar for the acquisition. Max … Read more »».

Full Form of Virus

People never cease to amaze me. One of the most searched item in Google now is the?? “full form of virus”!

What is the full form of virus?
Truth be told, virus is not an acronym; it is a name. Virus is many things:
In Virology, virus ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living …. Original source  : Full Form of Virus.

Facebook status: Glitches slow social media site Saturday, users complain on Twitter

Facebook status appears glitchy Saturday
NEW YORK – Facebook users have been complaining about problems at the social media site.
Users in the U.S. and other countries reported problems beginning Saturday morning. Some could not log in, and the site was unusually slow and glitchy for others. Users in London, Bangkok and Mexico City reported …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

37 Yr old Computer Security Analyst was Arrested for Blackmailing Student in Georgia

??Music industry stopped their hunt on students two yrs back who downloaded music illegally from the net. The record industry left the??indictment to the school authority. In Georgia, first offense??is punishable with a friendly warning, while subsequent offense can ban you from using campus computers.????But, security analyst Dorin Dehelean went extreme. He was arrested earlier …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 37 Yr old Computer Security Analyst was Arrested for Blackmailing Student in Georgia.

More colleges scrapping yearbooks as students turn to the Internet in the Facebook age

In Facebook age, fewer colleges printing yearbooks
RICHMOND, Va. – Fewer colleges are printing yearbooks as students sharing memories on Facebook show less interest in having a hardcover memento.
The University of Virginia in Charlottesville is the latest school to stop publishing a yearbook, joining schools such as Purdue, Mississippi State and Old Dominion.
The yearbook’s …. Original source  : More colleges scrapping yearbooks as students turn to the Internet in the Facebook age.

Glitches slow Facebook site Saturday morning, users complain on Twitter

Facebook appears glitchy Saturday
NEW YORK – Facebook users have been complaining about problems at the social media site.
Users in the U.S. and other countries reported problems lasting at least half an hour on Saturday morning. Some could not log in, and the site was unusually slow for others. Many used Twitter to complain.
Facebook, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Glitches slow Facebook site Saturday morning, users complain on Twitter.

Apple Initiated Action against Pornographic Apps

?? Apple started to throw out apps from the store??that sells sex. Apple began to send notices to porn apps developers that the new policy of the company is to take out the apps from Apple store because of their sexual content. Apple has a history of policy change very abruptly. But, this time the …. Source  : Apple Initiated Action against Pornographic Apps.

Bloom Box Revolution

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Bloom Box, a new revolutionary technology developed by the company Bloom Energy has been making news since it went on to be aired on TV very recently. The idea was generated by a former rocket scientist of the NASA, K.R.Sridhar, who is now the CEO of Bloom Energy. The new … Read : Bloom Box Revolution.

Shuttle Endeavor Lands Home

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- After a very long journey and two very productive weeks, the space shuttle Endeavor landed home on Sunday at precisely 10.20 PM at the Kennedy Space Center. The people on- broad were Commander Colonel Zamka, flight engineer Colonel Virts, Stephen Robinson, Kathryn Hire, Nicholas Patrick and Lt. Colonel Robert Behnken.
The return …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Shuttle Endeavor Lands Home.

jQuery 1.4.2 New Features and Performance improvements

jQuery 1.4.2 is out with new features and performance improvements. The latest jQuery release has undergone major bug fixes from 1.4 version. The upgrade is marked by considerable speed up.?? It includes significant internal changes, especially the much-needed structural rewrite of the events module. There are a total of 40 tickets addressed in the JavaScript … Original article on : jQuery 1.4.2 New Features and Performance improvements.

Sanders to Ellison: San Diego would be a natural to host 34th America’s Cup

San Diego makes a pitch for America’s Cup regatta
SAN DIEGO – Mayor Jerry Sanders has made a personal pitch to software mogul Larry Ellison to hold the 34th America’s Cup in San Diego.
The two men met before a public ceremony Sunday afternoon aboard the USS Midway museum on San Diego Bay featuring the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sanders to Ellison: San Diego would be a natural to host 34th America’s Cup.

Companies Providing Tools to Avoid Internet Censorship are Making Good Bucks

?? A significant number of companies are cashing in on Internet censorship. Users of those countries where Govt implemented Web Filtering System are using external tools to avoid the filtering. Virtual private networks (VPN), proxy servers etc belong to the external tools.

VPNs?? creates a Tunnel among servers and encrypt the information with an anonymous computer … Original article on : Companies Providing Tools to Avoid Internet Censorship are Making Good Bucks.

Israel unveils new drone fleet that can fly as far as Persian Gulf, putting Iran within range

Israel unveils new drone fleet that can reach Iran

TEL NOF AIR FORCE BASE, Israel – Israel’s air force on Sunday introduced a fleet of huge pilotless planes that can remain in the air for a full day and could fly as far as the Persian Gulf, putting rival Iran within its range.
The Heron TP drones … Read more »»».

Indigo Manza, Sold 7,258 Units In January, Tata Reclaims No. 2 Position

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Tata Motors is currently running on hot wheels. Almost hand in hand with its declaration that it will be launching the Tata Nano in the United States and the European countries, comes a great news for the company. The cars that have hit the roads from the stables of one of … Read more : Indigo Manza, Sold 7,258 Units In January, Tata Reclaims No. 2 Position.

Air Car, Vehicle Of The Future

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- With time, the auto industry is focusing on cars that cause less pollution and offers simplified mode of transport. 2010 is a year that is going to see a number of eco-friendly and easy to use vehicles releasing in the market. The hybrids as well as the electric … Read : Air Car, Vehicle Of The Future.

Communist-backed protesters blockade Greek stock market, online trading not disrupted

Protesters blockade Greek stock exchange
ATHENS, Greece – Members of a trade union on Monday blockaded the Athens Stock Market to protest government austerity measures aimed at tackling Greece’s debt crisis.

Protest organizers, backed by the Greek Communist Party, said they plan to maintain the blockade through Tuesday, but stock market officials said the exchange was running … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Communist-backed protesters blockade Greek stock market, online trading not disrupted.

Chinese president’s microblog profile vanishes after 2 days, supporters awaiting his return

China microbloggers ask: Where has president gone?
BEIJING – Where is President Hu Jintao?
That’s the question online supporters were asking Tuesday after a user account for the stiff and formal politician disappeared from a Twitter-like microblogging site two days after it was discovered.
“No matter when Brother Tao shows up, I will wait for him …. Read the original article  : Chinese president’s microblog profile vanishes after 2 days, supporters awaiting his return.

FCC survey highlights need to show Americans the value of broadband Internet access

FCC survey shows need to teach broadband basics

WASHINGTON – The government’s plan to provide fast Internet connections to all Americans will have to include some basic instruction in Web 101, according to a new survey of Internet users and non-users.
The Federal Communications Commission’s first-ever survey on Internet usage and attitudes concludes that those who aren’t … Read : FCC survey highlights need to show Americans the value of broadband Internet access.

SUMMARY BOX: Federal Communications Commission survey shows need to drive broadband demand

SUMMARY BOX: FCC broadband data focuses on demand

WHAT THE SURVEY FOUND: Roughly 35 percent of Americans do not use broadband at home, including 22 percent of adults who do not use the Internet at all.
THE SOURCE: The Federal Communications Commission’s first-ever survey of consumer Internet usage and attitudes was based on telephone interviews with more … Read : SUMMARY BOX: Federal Communications Commission survey shows need to drive broadband demand.

China’s Unicom denies joining bidders for Nigeria phone company; might want technical role

China Unicom denies bid for Nigerian phone company

BEIJING – State-owned China Unicom Ltd. said Tuesday it has expressed interest in a technical role in the privatization of a Nigerian phone company but denied reports it was part of a consortium bidding for the carrier.
Unicom, one of China’s three major state-owned phone carriers, said its European … Read more »»».

Microsoft, Amazon agree to license each other’s patents, including for Amazon’s Kindle

Microsoft, Amazon cross-license patent portfolios
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. said Monday it has made a patent cross-licensing deal with Web retailer Amazon.com Inc.
The agreement gives Microsoft and Amazon access to each other’s patent portfolio and includes a broad range of products and technology, including Amazon’s Kindle electronic book reader.
Microsoft, the world’s largest software … Read : Microsoft, Amazon agree to license each other’s patents, including for Amazon’s Kindle.

Wal-Mart to buy digital movie seller Vudu to get ability to sell movies directly through TVs

Wal-Mart to buy digital movie provider Vudu
NEW YORK – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday it will buy broadband entertainment provider Vudu, a deal that gives the world’s biggest retailer the ability to sell movies directly through TVs and Blu-ray players over the Internet.
With the acquisition, Wal-Mart returns to the video-on-demand business, … Read more : Wal-Mart to buy digital movie seller Vudu to get ability to sell movies directly through TVs.

DTS 4th-quarter net income rises 61 percent, boosted by Blu-ray players and game consoles

DTS 4Q net income increases 61 percent
CALABASAS, Calif. – DTS Inc., which licenses audio technology for consumer electronics, said Monday its fourth-quarter earnings rose 61 percent, helped by sales of Blu-ray disc players and video game consoles.

Earnings for the three months ended Dec. 31 increased to $4.8 million, or 27 cents per share, from $3 …. Read the original article  : DTS 4th-quarter net income rises 61 percent, boosted by Blu-ray players and game consoles.

Iran to build uranium enrichment facilities deep inside mountains to protect them from attack

Iran to build enrichment sites inside mountains

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran said Monday it plans to build two new uranium enrichment facilities deep inside mountains to protect them from attack, a new challenge to Western powers trying to curb Tehran’s nuclear program for fear it is aimed at making weapons.
Ali Akbar Salehi, who is also Iran’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iran to build uranium enrichment facilities deep inside mountains to protect them from attack.

South Dakota lawmakers reject move to identify anonymous defamers on Internet

SD nixes move to identify anonymous blog defamers

PIERRE, S.D. – A move to help identify people who anonymously post libelous messages on blogs and other Internet sites was rejected Monday by South Dakota lawmakers after opponents said the state would have trouble regulating the worldwide network.
The House State Affairs Committee voted 10-3 to kill a … Original article on : South Dakota lawmakers reject move to identify anonymous defamers on Internet.

Globecomm Systems opens office at upstate New York center to focus on security technologies

Globecomm Systems opens new Bethpage, NY, office

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Globecomm Systems Inc., a satellite communications company, said Monday that it has opened a new office in Bethpage, N.Y.
The office at the Applied Science Center of Innovation and Excellence in Homeland Security was created by a public-private partnership to develop security technologies.
Globecomm, based in Hauppauge, N.Y., … Original article on : Globecomm Systems opens office at upstate New York center to focus on security technologies.

SanDisk releases 64-gigabyte flash memory card, can store up to 8 hours of high-def video

SanDisk ships 64 GB memory card for high-def video

MILPITAS, Calif. – Flash memory card maker SanDisk Corp. said Monday it has started shipping its highest-capacity card to date, which can hold 64 gigabytes worth of video, photos and other data.
SanDisk’s flash memory cards are used in mobile phones, digital still cameras and digital video cameras.
The …. Source  : SanDisk releases 64-gigabyte flash memory card, can store up to 8 hours of high-def video.

Google Ad Manager Upgraded To DoubleClick for Publishers Small Business, Features and Hidden Text

DoubleClick for Publishers – Small Business is, according to Google, a streamlined version of their new platform designed to meet the needs of growing publishers. The new DFP offers an even more intuitive workflow to help publishers of all sizes manage campaigns quickly and easily, while providing access to sophisticated feature set including advanced reporting, …. Read the original article  : Google Ad Manager Upgraded To DoubleClick for Publishers Small Business, Features and Hidden Text.

Is Internet a Blessing or Curse?

????People use internet to get fastest information now a days. Also, it is cheapest and easier to browse through rather than flipping through pages of books.??Young people today find it amazing to look for any kind of inform using mostly Google or other search engines.??However, there is a question whether it is safe for adolescent … Read more >>.

How to Set up a Web Part Connection in Visio 2010

We are already done the 10 new features of Microsoft Visio 2010, now we bring you an important howto. In case you are dealing with a complicated process diagram that involves several sub-processes or you might need to show detail without losing high-level context. This would essentially require you to set up two two … Read more : How to Set up a Web Part Connection in Visio 2010.

Microsoft Infopath 2010: 10 Best New Features in Microsoft Infopath 2010

Microsoft InfoPath 2010 allows great features to address the data quality issues. It has been designed to make information gathering more efficient by delivering electronic forms that reach the necessary participants easily, reduce redundant data entry and improve the quality of data collected. Infopath 2010 features fluent user interface that allows the creation of … Read : Microsoft Infopath 2010: 10 Best New Features in Microsoft Infopath 2010.

Iran says it hopes to begin building 2 uranium enrichment sites soon deep inside mountains

Iran: work on 2 new enrichment sites to begin soon

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran said Monday it plans to build two new uranium enrichment facilities deep inside mountains to protect them from attack, a new challenge to Western powers trying to curb Tehran’s nuclear program for fear it is aimed at making weapons.
Ali Akbar Salehi, who …. Source article  : Iran says it hopes to begin building 2 uranium enrichment sites soon deep inside mountains.

Bloom Box: Alternative Energy Solution for Future

It’s another precious gift of technology to us. The revolutionary innovation of Bloom Box by K.R. Sridhar is showing a new horizon in the field of energy. Bloom Box is an introduction to alternative energy source. Bloombox Fuel Cell is aimed at enlightening 100 homes in US without expensive power infrastructure, just like cell …. Read the original article  : Bloom Box: Alternative Energy Solution for Future.

Iran says it plans to begin building 2 uranium enrichment sites soon deep inside mountains

Iran: work on 2 new enrichment sites to begin soon

TEHRAN, Iran – The head of Iran’s nuclear program said Monday his country hopes to begin construction within a year on two uranium enrichment facilities, which it plans to build deep inside mountains to protect them from possible attack.
Ali Akbar Salehi, who is also Iran’s vice …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Iran says it plans to begin building 2 uranium enrichment sites soon deep inside mountains.

Sanyo hopes to stay No. 1 in batteries, grow in electric vehicle busienss with Panasonic

Sanyo vows to keep No. 1 spot in batteries
TOKYO – Sanyo is aiming to maintain its position as the world’s No. 1 in rechargeable batteries in the years ahead, taking advantage of the size it has gained by allying with Panasonic, a top executive said Wednesday.
By 2015, its nearly 30 percent global share …. Source  : Sanyo hopes to stay No. 1 in batteries, grow in electric vehicle busienss with Panasonic.

Apple iPad Best Buy Offer

In a bid to woo investors at Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference in San Francisco, Apple COO Tim Cook announced the plan to offer iPad at retail outlets, besides the current outlets. The COO was all praises for the much-hyped iPad. According to Cook, the consumers will have a hard time buying a …. Source  : Apple iPad Best Buy Offer.

‘Next-generation’ investment bank vies to navigate deals at intersection of technology, media

New bank tries to steer deals in technology, media
SAN FRANCISCO – Code Advisors bills itself as a “next-generation” investment bank, but what it really wants to be is the deftest traffic cop at the raucous intersection of technology and media.
The bank, which formally opens its doors Wednesday, hopes to find new opportunities for …. Original source  : ‘Next-generation’ investment bank vies to navigate deals at intersection of technology, media.

4 Amazing iPhone Apps that can Save You Money

?? The following is a list of iPhone apps that can save you money.

ATM Hunter:??The free app from Mastercard helps you and your iPhone to find any of more than one million ATMs worldwide. The app automatically senses your location and lists nearby machines. And it’s integrated with Google maps so you can map the …. Original article  : 4 Amazing iPhone Apps that can Save You Money.

SUMMARY BOX: Wireless carriers justify early termination fees to break service contract

SUMMARY BOX: Wireless carriers justify fees
WHAT THE WIRELESS CARRIERS SAY: The nation’s biggest wireless companies are telling federal regulators that they give consumers adequate notice about early termination fees that apply to break a service contract before it expires.
THE INVESTIGATION: Last month, the Federal Communications Commission sent letters to AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel, …. Read the original article  : SUMMARY BOX: Wireless carriers justify early termination fees to break service contract.

Something new to yodel about: Yahoo to add tweets in latest attempt to plug into social media

Yahoo yodels new tune by joining tweeting craze
SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo has something new to yodel about: tweets.
In its latest attempt to make its Web site more compelling, Yahoo Inc. is plugging its services into the rapidly growing craze of posting short messages, or “tweets,” on Twitter.
Although Yahoo planned to announce the Twitter … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Something new to yodel about: Yahoo to add tweets in latest attempt to plug into social media.

European regulators looking into complaints about Google’s search rankings, business practices

Google’s business practices under fire in Europe
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google says it has been notified by European regulators that three rivals have filed complaints targeting the Internet search leader’s business practices.
In a blog posting Tuesday, Google indicated that the grievances revolve around how it ranks Web sites in its search results and …. Original source  : European regulators looking into complaints about Google’s search rankings, business practices.

Wireless carriers tell Federal Communications Commission they tell customers about fees

Wireless carriers tell FCC they disclose fees
WASHINGTON – The nation’s biggest wireless carriers are telling federal regulators that they give consumers adequate notice about early termination fees that apply when a service contract is broken before it expires.
AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp., T-Mobile USA Inc. and Google Inc. …. Original source  : Wireless carriers tell Federal Communications Commission they tell customers about fees.

As Web attacks grow, experts say government must take more active role in securing Internet

Experts say US must do more to secure the Internet

WASHINGTON – The government must take a more active role in securing the Internet, industry experts told Congress Tuesday, arguing that as businesses and governments rely more on cyberspace the prospect of a serious attack grows.
Comparing the digital age to the dawn of automobiles, analysts said … Original article on : As Web attacks grow, experts say government must take more active role in securing Internet.

Autodesk engineers fourth-quarter profit as cost cutting helps offset drop in software sales

Autodesk draws up 4Q profit, tops analyst views

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Autodesk Inc. engineered a fourth-quarter profit that exceeded analyst estimates as cost cutting helped overcome a drop in sales of its architectural and entertainment software.
The company said Tuesday that it earned $50.1 million, or 21 cents per share, for the three months ended in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Amicas rejects Merge Healthcare buyout offer, urges vote on agreed upon Thoma Bravo deal

Amicas rejects Merge, urges vote on Thoma Bravo

NEW YORK – Amicas rejected a buyout offer from Merge Healthcare Inc. and told shareholders to vote instead for a competing bid from Thoma Bravo for $217 million.
Amicas, which provides health care information technology services, agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo in December for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Amicas rejects Merge Healthcare buyout offer, urges vote on agreed upon Thoma Bravo deal.

Summary Box: Cell phone apps let you bank money without trips to the bank or deposit slips

Summary Box: Cell phone apps for check deposits

BANKING BY PHONE: Soon, you might not even have to visit a bank or an ATM to deposit a check. You’ll simply snap a couple of photos of it with your cell phone.
COMING THIS YEAR: Chase, Bank of America and Citibank are among the banks planning to release …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Cell phone apps let you bank money without trips to the bank or deposit slips.

Microchip Technology raises bid for Silicon Storage to thwart competing offer

Microchip Tech raises bid for Silicon Storage

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Microchip Technology Inc. on Tuesday raised its purchase price for Silicon Storage Inc., aiming to thwart a competing offer for the maker of flash memory cards used in digital cameras and MP3 players.
Chip maker Microchip has agreed to pay $3 per share in cash for Silicon …. Read the original article  : Microchip Technology raises bid for Silicon Storage to thwart competing offer.

Cell phone photo apps let you bank money without waiting in line or filling out deposit slips

Check this out: Deposit money by taking a photo
NEW YORK – In the near future, you might not even have to visit a bank or an ATM to deposit a check. You’ll simply snap a couple of photos of it with your cell phone.
Applications to do just that are already available for Apple’s … Read : Cell phone photo apps let you bank money without waiting in line or filling out deposit slips.

Intel says it faced ’sophisticated’ hacker attack the same time as Google

Intel faced hacker attack same time as Google
SAN FRANCISCO – Intel Corp. has revealed that it was targeted by a “sophisticated” hacker attack this year at about the same time as a spying probe that hit Google Inc.
Intel disclosed the attack in a regulatory filing late Monday. It doesn’t necessarily mean that Intel …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bloom Box Energy Details

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – The Bloom Box is a new kind of fuel cell by a former NASA Scientist K. R. Sridhar that is supposed to produce electricity by combining oxygen in the air with any other fuel sources like natural gas, bio gas or any other sources. They are claiming that the chemical reaction … Read : Bloom Box Energy Details.

Dalai Lama launches official Twitter page after pitch by Twitter founder in Los Angeles

Dalai Lama gets his own official Twitter page
LOS ANGELES – Twitter’s founder says the Dalai Lama laughed at the thought of using the social networking service. But the Tibetan spiritual leader now has an official Twitter site – and more than 68,000 followers.
Twitter founder Evan Williams posted a message Sunday that he’d just …. Original source  : Dalai Lama launches official Twitter page after pitch by Twitter founder in Los Angeles.

Palm falls as analysts cite concerns that new handset sales are sluggish at Verizon Wireless

Palm falls as sales of new phones appear weak
SAN FRANCISCO – Palm Inc. shares fell Tuesday as analysts raised concerns that the smart phones the company recently released through Verizon Wireless are not selling well.
The stock slid 66 cents, or 7.2 percent, to $8.45 in afternoon trading. In the past year, the stock … Read : Palm falls as analysts cite concerns that new handset sales are sluggish at Verizon Wireless.

Chinese video game stocks largely down despite report of strong Chinese New Year

Sector Snap: China video game stocks mostly down

SEATTLE – Shares of several Chinese video game companies traded slightly lower Tuesday despite a report from an analyst that said game companies, particularly ones that focus on casual online games, performed well during the Chinese New Year.
The holiday trend “should favor the companies with deeper casual games …. Original source  : Chinese video game stocks largely down despite report of strong Chinese New Year.

Intel, VC firms to invest $3.5B in US tech companies to create new jobs

Intel, VC firms to invest $3.5B in US companies

WASHINGTON – Intel and 24 venture-capital firms are planning to invest $3.5 billion over the next two years on U.S.-based technology companies to help create new jobs.
Intel Corp.’s CEO, Paul Otellini, announced the “Invest in America Alliance” in a speech Tuesday in Washington.
The program will target areas …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Intel, VC firms to invest $3.5B in US tech companies to create new jobs.

Google in dire straits: violates Italian Privacy Laws

Google, the search engine giant is trapped into yet another controversy. This time it has been accused of turning a blind eye to its social responsibilities. An Italian court has acquitted Google for hosting a video of a disabled boy being bullied by a group of students.
Three executive officials of Google has been sentenced …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ford India Opens 28 Dealerships

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a bid to make its March launch of the compact car Ford Figo a huge success, automaker Ford India has created a new record by opening up 28 new authorized Ford dealer outlets in a day all across India. The initiative of Ford India to open such a large number …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ford India Opens 28 Dealerships.

Deutsche Telekom reports narrower loss of ???3 million in fourth quarter despite Greek costs

Deutsche Telekom loss narrows despite Greek costs

BERLIN – Germany’s Deutsche Telekom reported Thursday that its fourth quarter loss narrowed to euro3 million ($4.1 million) on improved revenue in its domestic market but said the financial crisis in Greece had cost its operations there euro500 million.
The German provider of high-speed Internet access and home and cell … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Deutsche Telekom reports narrower loss of ???3 million in fourth quarter despite Greek costs.

France Telecom 2009 net profit down 26 percent on flat sales as forced to repay state aid

France Telecom profit down 26 pct on $1.35B charge

PARIS – France Telecom SA said Thursday its net profit contracted by about a quarter last year after European authorities ordered the network operator to repay almost euro1 billion ($1.35 billion) in state aid.
The former state-owned telecom monoply, whose largest shareholder is still the French government, reported …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tonight Show ex-host Conan O’Brien joins Twitter

Conan O’Brien is no more a part of Tonight Show at NBC. After leaving his job the bouffant was found interviewing a squirrel in his backyard. But you would search for Conan O Brien twitter. For the latest, the entertainer has found a social-space in Twitter for microblogging. Posting just one tweet, Conan O’Brien …. Read the original article  : Tonight Show ex-host Conan O’Brien joins Twitter.

Is the Latest Ruling against Italian Executive Of Google a Serious Threat to Web?

?? Google said that the recent ruling against its top executives in Italy is a serious threat to??Internet. In 2006, school kids at Turin, Italy uploaded??at Google video that shows that a teenager with down syndrome is bullied. The main accusation against Google employees is that??they broke Italian law by allowing the video to be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Is the Latest Ruling against Italian Executive Of Google a Serious Threat to Web?.

Smith Micro 4Q profit falls as expenses overshadow revenue growth; adjusted profit tops views

Smith Micro 4Q profit dips as expenses rise

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – Smith Micro Software Inc. said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter profit fell 8 percent as higher expenses overshadowed revenue growth. The company’s adjusted earnings beat analyst estimates, though.
Shares of Smith Micro, which makes software for mobile devices, rose 52 cents, or 6.7 percent, in after-hours … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Smith Micro 4Q profit falls as expenses overshadow revenue growth; adjusted profit tops views.

Fla. woman sues 50 Cent in NYC over online sex video, says he appears as wig-wearing narrator

Fla. woman sues 50 Cent in NYC over her sex video

NEW YORK – A Florida woman has sued rapper 50 Cent in New York City,??claiming he unlawfully distributed her homemade sex video over the Internet after editing himself into it as a wig-wearing narrator.
Lastonia Leviston filed a lawsuit on Wednesday in Manhattan claiming unauthorized use … Read more : Fla. woman sues 50 Cent in NYC over online sex video, says he appears as wig-wearing narrator.

Verizon CEO Seidenberg’s compensation in 2009 valued at $17.5 million, according to AP tally

Verizon CEO compensation valued at $17.5 mln

NEW YORK – The total compensation of Verizon Communications Inc.’ CEO fell 14 percent in 2009 amid layoffs that accompanied the decline of the company’s fixed-line phone business, according to an analysis of a regulatory filing Wednesday.
Ivan Seidenberg, 63, received compensation in fiscal 2009 valued at $17.5 million, down …. Source article  : Verizon CEO Seidenberg’s compensation in 2009 valued at $17.5 million, according to AP tally.

Salesforce.com posts 48 percent jump in 4th-qtr profit as sales of its software gain

Salesforce.com 4Q profit soars on big sales jump

SAN FRANCISCO – Salesforce.com on Wednesday posted a 48 percent jump in fiscal fourth-quarter profit, on strong sales growth for its online business software applications.
For the three months ended Jan. 31, Salesforce.com said profit jumped to $20.4 million, or 16 cents per share, compared with $13.8 million, or …. Source article  : Salesforce.com posts 48 percent jump in 4th-qtr profit as sales of its software gain.

Hughes Communications sees 4th-quarter net income decline amid drop of enterprise business

Hughes 4Q net income drops amid sales decline

GERMANTOWN, Md. – Satellite broadband Internet service provider Hughes Communications Inc. said Wednesday its fourth quarter net income fell 29 percent as it lost some big business clients.
But its results beat the expectation of analysts, and its shares rose 43 cents, or 1.5 percent, to close at $28.45 …. Read the original article  : Hughes Communications sees 4th-quarter net income decline amid drop of enterprise business.

Cablevision service lets customers watch Internet, computer content through cable TV channel

Cablevision service lets customers see PCs on TV
NEW YORK – Watching online video and other content on a television screen typically means buying a special device such as an Apple TV, or plugging lots of wires into the right holes on the PCs and TVs. Cable TV provider Cablevision Systems Corp. is testing … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cablevision service lets customers watch Internet, computer content through cable TV channel.

H&R Block, Garmin, Autodesk, Zale, FMC Technologies among big market movers Wednesday

H&R Block, Garmin, Autodesk are big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Bowne & Co. Inc., up $4.18 at $11.15
Printing services company R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. agreed to acquire Bowne for about $481 million in cash.
H&R Block Inc., down $2.41 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nintendo DSi XL to launch March 28, cost $190

Nintendo DSi XL to launch March 28
NEW YORK – Nintendo plans to launch the latest version of its popular handheld video game system, the DSi XL, on March 28 in North America.

The XL will cost $190. It will have two screens like its predecessors, but as the name suggests, the device and screens will be … Read more >>>.

Summary Box: Federal Communications Commission plan seeks more wireless spectrum for broadband

Summary Box: FCC plan seeks more wireless spectrum

THE PROPOSAL: The Federal Communications Commission outlined a proposal that would allow television broadcasters and others that hold wireless spectrum to voluntarily give back some of those airwaves.
WHERE THE SPECTRUM WOULD GO: The government would auction off the spectrum to wireless companies to deliver mobile broadband services.
WHAT IS [..] Read the original article: here.

Analyst thinks Apple may soon update MacBook Pro laptop, says supply tighter than normal

Analyst thinks Apple may update MacBook Pro laptop
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc. may soon update its MacBook Pro laptops since checks show supplies of the computer are more limited than usual, an analyst said Wednesday.
In a client note, Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu said that tight supply could be a result of strong …. Original article  : Analyst thinks Apple may soon update MacBook Pro laptop, says supply tighter than normal.

Alaska Airlines to offer Wi-Fi on all its aircraft, pending certification

Alaska Airlines to offer Wi-Fi on all aircraft

SEATTLE – Alaska Airlines, a unit of Alaska Air Group Inc., said Wednesday it will join other airlines and offer Wi-Fi service on its flights.
The carrier said it will offer Aircell’s Gogo service on all its aircraft. That is the same technology used by several other airlines.
Alaska and [..] Read the original article: here.

Federal Communications Commission seeking more wireless spectrum for high-speed Internet

FCC seeking more spectrum for wireless broadband
WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are hoping to find more wireless spectrum for mobile broadband services by reallocating some airwaves now assigned to television broadcasters and others.
Under a long-awaited proposal outlined by the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday, broadcasters and other existing spectrum holders would voluntarily give back … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Federal Communications Commission seeking more wireless spectrum for high-speed Internet.

Google faces antitrust investigation: flouts EU competition rules

Debates never leave a popular figure, be it living or non living. From eminent celebrity to precious gadget, all are headlines of debate. Now it turns for the search engine giant Google. Google has been targeted by the European Union for imposing ’search penalty’ over some search sites.
The commission has started inquiring Google about … Read more »»».

Sunderland is Facebook capital of Britain

LONDON – Sunderland has emerged as the Facebook capital of Britain.
Dr Aleks Krotoski, presenter of BBC2 series The Virtual Revolution, discovered that the northern city’s online population is 24 per cent more likely to visit the social networking site to chat with … Read more : Sunderland is Facebook capital of Britain.

Aussies are world’s most prolific Twitter, Facebook users

MELBOURNE – When it comes to social networking, Australians take the cake in leading the virtual world, a study has found.

Research by Nielsen showed Australians were the “world’s most prolific users of social media”, posting, poking and Twittering nearly seven hours a month.
An estimated 9.9 million of Australia’s 22 million population were said to be … Read more »».

Top 7 Google Services that You may not have Known Before

??The following is my pick for the Google services that you might not have known before, but, you can get lots of benefit by using them.

News Timeline: Google Lab launched a product Google News Timeline last April.??It gives you a snapshot of the major stories for each day, and you can drag the dates across … Read more »».

Ford to invest $155M, add 60 jobs to build fuel-efficient Mustang V-6 at Cleveland-area plant

Ford adds 60 jobs at Cleveland-area engine plant

BROOK PARK, Ohio – The Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at an engine plant in suburban Cleveland to build a fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang.
The engine built at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 is expected to …. Read the original article  : here.

Facebook voted ‘best invention of past decade’

LONDON – Facebook is the best invention of the past decade, according to Britons.
The iPhone came second, followed by networking website Twitter.

In the poll by website Offers Supermarket, people chose their favourite three inventions of the Noughties, reports The Daily Star.
Sat-nav was also on the list.
Website founder Eve Atkins said: “Some of the things on …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Facebook voted ‘best invention of past decade’.

What can go wrong with your car’s electronics that control speed, braking and other things

Electronic problems that can cause car troubles
A complex array of sensors, wires and computer chips now control just about every critical function in your car, including acceleration, braking, shifting gears and even the door locks. Toyota says it can’t find evidence that electronics are the root of its unintended acceleration problems, and it … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : What can go wrong with your car’s electronics that control speed, braking and other things.

NY-made robotic surgery simulator going commercial at about $100K per machine

NY-made robotic surgery simulator rolled out

BUFFALO, N.Y. – One of the first things Mike Ameroso asked while contemplating robotic surgery for his prostate cancer was how many surgeries his doctors had done with the robot.
He liked the idea of the robot’s smaller incision and steady miniature “hands” and the promise of less pain and a …. Source article  : NY-made robotic surgery simulator going commercial at about $100K per machine.

Rosetta Stone 4th-quarter profit more than doubles, shares surge in late trading

Rosetta Stone shares surge on 4Q report
ARLINGTON, Va. – Shares of Rosetta Stone Inc. surged in late trading Thursday after the maker of language-learning software reported its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled on strong demand from consumers and institutional customers.

Rosetta Stone’s profit and revenue both topped Wall Street expectations, although the company issued profit forecasts … Read : Rosetta Stone 4th-quarter profit more than doubles, shares surge in late trading.

Google told by EU to warn people before Street View map photos taken

Google warned by EU over Street View map photos
BRUSSELS – European Union data privacy regulators are telling Google Inc. to warn people before it sends cameras out into cities to take pictures for its Street View maps, adding to the company’s legal worries in Europe.
Google should shorten the time it keeps the original [..] Read the original article: here.

Movers roundup: ACI Worldwide 4Q profit jumps, DigitalGlobe shares rise

Movers roundup: ACI Worldwide, DigitalGlobe

Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, Feb. 25, from AP Financial News:
NEW YORK (AP) – ACI Worldwide Inc., which makes software for electronic payment systems, said that cost controls and higher revenue from software license and maintenance fees helped lift its fourth-quarter profit by 51 percent.
NEW YORK (AP) – Shares [..] Read the original article: here.

Software provider ACI Worldwide posts 51 percent jump in 4th-quarter earnings, shares soar

ACI Worldwide 4Q profit jumps 51 pct, shares climb

NEW YORK – ACI Worldwide Inc., which makes software for electronic payment systems, said Thursday that cost controls and higher revenue from software license and maintenance fees helped lift its fourth-quarter profit by 51 percent.
The results sent shares surging $1.65, or 10 percent, to close at $18.34.
ACI … Read more >>>.

Coca-Cola, Blockbuster, Fifth Third, Mylan, Palm among big market movers Thursday

Coca-Cola, Blockbuster, Fifth Third are big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Coca-Cola Co., down $2.04 at $53.12
Coca-Cola plans to buy the North American operations of its largest bottler in an effort to put more new drinks on shelves quicker.
Mylan Inc., … Read : Coca-Cola, Blockbuster, Fifth Third, Mylan, Palm among big market movers Thursday.

Online job site pioneer seeks to transform industry for second time with nonprofit system

Pioneer of online job search starts over again
WASHINGTON – Bill Warren founded an early online job board in the 1990s, helped kick-start an industry and was president of Monster.com, one of the leading Internet career sites. But these days he’s not very happy with the results.
So he’s taking another crack at it, … Read more »».

Microsoft, Panasonic ink IP deal for file system technology that stores content on electronics

Microsoft, Panasonic ink IP deal
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. says it has agreed to an intellectual property licensing contract with Panasonic Corp., a deal that gives Panasonic access to technology that will help store more media content on consumer electronics.
The deal covers the latest generation of Microsoft’s file system technology, which is called … Original article on : Microsoft, Panasonic ink IP deal for file system technology that stores content on electronics.

Smith Micro shares surge after better-than-expected 4th-quarter profit

Smith Micro shares soar after solid 4Q results

NEW YORK – Shares of Smith Micro Software Inc. surged Thursday after the company posted fourth-quarter earnings above Wall Street’s expectations.
The company, which makes software for mobile devices, posted adjusted earnings of 26 cents per share for the quarter, well above the 16 cents per share that analysts … Original article on : Smith Micro shares surge after better-than-expected 4th-quarter profit.

Federal funds will expand broadband Internet access in eastern NM, West Texas

NM, Texas to benefit from broadband funding

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Communities in eastern New Mexico and West Texas will see expanded broadband Internet access thanks to an investment of more than $11 million by the federal government.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke says the Recovery Act funding will help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth and … Original article on : Federal funds will expand broadband Internet access in eastern NM, West Texas.

Cablevision has 4Q profit; customers spend more on digital cable, phone and Internet services

Cablevision posts 4Q profit, revenue rises 5 pct

Cablevision Systems Corp., the nation’s fifth-largest cable TV operator, posted a profit for the fourth quarter as more customers signed up for digital cable TV, phone and Internet services.
The only money-losing division was its Newsday newspaper, which has been a poor investment for Cablevision. Otherwise the company has … Read : Cablevision has 4Q profit; customers spend more on digital cable, phone and Internet services.

Why isn’t all enterprise software like Facebook:Benioff

We caught up with a Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of salesforce.com, post in Techcrunch where he questions “Why isn’t all enterprise software like Facebook”. According to Benioff, Facebook has redefined the values of consumer computing and invoked the social phenomenon. The aspects of feeds, profiles, and groups adds to the richness of their …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Why isn’t all enterprise software like Facebook:Benioff.

Wireless customers for the 4 largest US carriers at the end of 2009

Wireless customers for the 4 largest US carriers

The four largest U.S. wireless carriers ended 2009 with these subscriber tallies. The fourth-quarter change is in parentheses.
Verizon Wireless: 91.2 million (added 2.2 million)
AT&T Inc.: 85.1 million (added 2.7 million)
Sprint Nextel Corp: 48.1 million (lost 148,000)
T-Mobile USA: 33.8 million (added 371,000)
… Original source on Gaea Times at : Wireless customers for the 4 largest US carriers at the end of 2009.

Launch of Bloom box fuel cell: Bloom Energy press conference details

Bloom Energy fuel cell company unfurled the blueprint of their Bloom Box mass production today. Details of new technology was made public in Bloom Energy press conference at eBay campus in Silicon Valley. Bloom Box Launch was attended by Colin Powell, Secretary of State and Arnold Schwarzenegger, governor of California. Bloom energy is aimed …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Shares of video game retailer GameStop tumble as CFO Smith resigns after 6 months on job

Ahead of the Bell: GameStop falls as CFO resigns

NEW YORK – Shares of GameStop Corp. tumbled in premarket trading Thursday after the video game retailer said its chief financial officer resigned after just six months on the job.
Catherine R. Smith had joined the Grapevine, Texas, company in August 2009, replacing founding executive David Carlson. Late … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shares of video game retailer GameStop tumble as CFO Smith resigns after 6 months on job.

Salesforce Recently Rolled Out Salesforce Chatte, Social Networking for Enterprises

??A??few days back, Salesforce.com, the famous cloud computing company , announced?? the Beta program of Social Neworking tool for Enterprises, Social Chatter. The software will be available during the calendar year of 2010. Customers will be able to access Chatter’s real time feed anytime?? and anyplace through iPhone or Blackberry. Companies are having a hard …. Read the original article  : Salesforce Recently Rolled Out Salesforce Chatte, Social Networking for Enterprises.

US troops allowed access to Twitter and Facebook

LONDON – US troops are to be allowed to use social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook following a review of internet use and security.

The BBC quotes defence department officials as saying that the benefits of using social media now …. Source  : US troops allowed access to Twitter and Facebook.

The New iPhone App, TigerText can Help Cheating Spouses

?? Using TigerText, user can set a time??limit about the text message to stay after it is read. When the limit exceeded, the message will disappear from the recipient’s phone, the sender’s phone and any servers. After this, you can not forward the message to anywhere, store the message or sold it to a flashy …. Read the original article  : The New iPhone App, TigerText can Help Cheating Spouses.

How to Install and Configure DKIM On Postfix With dkim-milter (2.8.x) on 64 bit CentOS 5

The following document was written after countless hours of research and experimentation, in the hope that you will not have to waste as much time in setting up DKIM on Postfix as we had to. The documents in internet on this subject are mostly old and deals with an old version of DKIM Milter.

What is … Original article on : How to Install and Configure DKIM On Postfix With dkim-milter (2.8.x) on 64 bit CentOS 5.

Academy ponders action against ‘Locker’ producer who sent e-mails soliciting Oscar votes

‘Lockergate’?: Producer apologizes for e-mails

LOS ANGELES – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of “The Hurt Locker” who sent out multiple e-mails urging academy members to vote for his movie in the Oscar best-picture category and “not a $500 million film,” an obvious reference to close-competitor “Avatar.”
The …. Read the original article  : here.

How to use iPhone for Controlling Household Electronic devices

iPhone is fast gaining the status of all-purpose gadget with bags of apps for almost everything. One of its most enticing functions include the ability to double up as a remote control for limited features on your iTunes’.?? However, the developers have decided to break it out of the conventional usage. It might be …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How to use iPhone for Controlling Household Electronic devices.

Woman shares abortion experience live on Twitter, YouTube

NEW YORK – A woman took to her Twitter page to tell all about the abortion she was going through – step by step.

Angie Jackson, 27, wanted to “demystify” abortion, and so shared it on Twitter, YouTube and her personal blog.
“I’m doing this so other women know, ‘Hey, it’s not nearly … Read : Woman shares abortion experience live on Twitter, YouTube.

Ed Miliband becomes latest victim of ‘Twitterjacking’ scam

LONDON – British Labour politician Ed Miliband has become the latest victim to have his Twitter account hacked by wrongdoers who are bent on embarrassing politicians.

The ‘Twitterjacking’ scam has caught out a series of politicians including the Leader of the House of Commons, Harriet Harman.
It was supposed to be …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ed Miliband becomes latest victim of ‘Twitterjacking’ scam.

National Conference demands apology from Opposition for Facebook slur

Jammu, Feb 27 (ANI): The ruling National Conference has demanded an apology from the state’s main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for depicting three generations of the Abdullah family as ‘3 Idiots’ on social networking site Facebook.

Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather slammed the PDP for ’stooping low … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : National Conference demands apology from Opposition for Facebook slur.

Hawaii newspaper deal may lead to Honolulu becoming single-newspaper town

For sale: a newspaper in paradise
HONOLULU – Honolulu barely escaped becoming a one-newspaper town about a decade ago. Many believe the death of one its two dailies is inevitable this time around.

The parent company of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin announced Thursday it was purchasing longtime rival The Honolulu Advertiser, the largest newspaper in Hawaii, and would …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hawaii newspaper deal may lead to Honolulu becoming single-newspaper town.

Is the Latest Union Budget a Good or Bad News for Indian IT Industry?

??Although, 2010-11 Union Budget has brought some good news for the construction, hospitality, banking, education and pharma sectors, but, it does not generate any good news for IT industry. The Finance minister didn’t mention anything about the extension of Tax Rebate in this budget for IT industries.

Since, the tax break ends in Mar 2011, outsourcing [..] Read the original article: here.

Wisconsin senator critical of NBC handling of online access to Olympics

Kohl critical of NBC online Olympic coverage

WASHINGTON – A Democratic senator criticized NBC on Friday for its handling of online access to the Vancouver Olympics, calling it unfair and restrictive.
Sen. Herb Kohl of Wisconsin, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel, wrote NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker to complain about an NBC policy … Read : Wisconsin senator critical of NBC handling of online access to Olympics.

Twitter prodding users to update settings to create more ways for people to find each other

Twitter wants users to update their personal info

SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter is prodding its users to update their personal settings to create more ways for people to connect on its communications service.
The request will pop up when Twitter users log into their accounts.
Some accountholders have already seen the information boxes, labeled “Be found on Twitter.”
A … Original source on Gaea Times at : Twitter prodding users to update settings to create more ways for people to find each other.

VMWare buys EMC information technology management business for $200 million

VMWare buys EMC IT management business for $200M

PALO ALTO, Calif. – VMware Inc. will acquire part of EMC Corp.’s Ionix information technology management business for $200 million in cash.
Under the terms of the deal, EMC will retain the Ionix brand and full reseller rights.
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter.
Shares of VMware, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : VMWare buys EMC information technology management business for $200 million.

Summary Box: Cheaper computers and software bring special effects even to amateur movies

Summary Box: Being a home special effects wizard

HOMEMADE EFFECTS: Movies popping up online have explosions, spaceships and other visual effects that once had been possible only for big Hollywood studios.
TECHNOLOGY’S MARCH: The falling costs of computing power, effects software and cameras are making it easier for everyday people to augment homemade videos.
DEDICATION REQUIRED: Producing the …. Source article  : Summary Box: Cheaper computers and software bring special effects even to amateur movies.

AP forms unit to sell digital subscriptions, advertising; plans fee-based iPad app

AP takes aim at consumers with new digital unit

DENVER – The Associated Press is setting up a division to help the news cooperative, newspapers and broadcasters sell digital products directly to readers on the next wave of Internet-connected devices such as Apple’s iPad.
The AP’s chief executive, Tom Curley, announced the new business unit, called AP …. Original source  : AP forms unit to sell digital subscriptions, advertising; plans fee-based iPad app.

Palm shares continue slide after weak forecast; UBS, Kaufman cut ratings

Palm shares continue slide after weak forecast

NEW YORK – Shares of Palm Inc. continued their slide Friday, hurt by a sales forecast that cast doubt on prospects for its new smart phones in a fiercely competitive market.
The stock was down 19 cents, or 2.9 percent, to $6.34 in afternoon trading. That follows a 19 percent … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Palm shares continue slide after weak forecast; UBS, Kaufman cut ratings.

Earnings Preview: Dish Network Corp. 4Q earnings, expect increase in subscribers

Earnings Preview: Dish Network Corp.
PHILADELPHIA – Dish Network Corp., the nation’s second largest satellite TV operator, reports fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens on Monday.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Englewood, Colo. company is expected to add subscibers in the fourth quarter – the third quarter in a row – partly as a result of an … Read more >>>.

Police at LA port to carry cell phone cameras to increase surveillance at massive complex

Mobile cameras increase surveillance at LA port

LOS ANGELES – Police patrolling the Port of Los Angeles have a new tool to help improve surveillance at one of the nation’s busiest ports.
A mobile technology company announced Thursday it will provide officers with software that will enable them to capture live video using their cell phone cameras. … Original article on : Police at LA port to carry cell phone cameras to increase surveillance at massive complex.

Raytheon wins $886 million Air Force contract to improve GPS satellites

Raytheon wins $886 million Air Force contract

WALTHAM, Mass. – Raytheon Co. was selected by the U.S. Air Force to help improve its GPS satellites in a deal worth $886 million, the company said Friday.
Raytheon said it will develop a new control system for the Air Force that will improve the “security, accuracy and reliability” of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Raytheon wins $886 million Air Force contract to improve GPS satellites.