Sony takes aim at Japanese rival Nintendo in unveiling new motion controller

Sony unveils new motion contoller to slow Nintendo
TOKYO – Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us.
The Japanese maker of the PlayStation 3 unveiled Thursday its highly anticipated motion controlling system, as it takes aim at Nintendo’s dominance in the gaming sector. With the “PlayStation Move,” Sony …. Source  : Sony takes aim at Japanese rival Nintendo in unveiling new motion controller.

Mexican telecom magnate becomes 1st person from developing world to be named ‘world’s richest’

Mexico’s Slim becomes ‘world’s richest’ person

MEXICO CITY – The naming of Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim as the world’s richest person – the first from a developing nation – underlines the loosening of America and Europe’s stranglehold on the top spots in the billionaires’ club.
Slim’s arrival at the top aroused both pride and anger in … Read : Mexican telecom magnate becomes 1st person from developing world to be named ‘world’s richest’.

Limb of huge ‘botnet’ of virus-infected PCs is amputated, but criminals are reconnecting

Huge ‘botnet’ amputated, but criminals reconnect

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control.
But the victory was short-lived. Less than a day …. Source  : Limb of huge ‘botnet’ of virus-infected PCs is amputated, but criminals are reconnecting.

CA to buy Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash, expands reach into smaller companies

CA to buy Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash

ISLANDIA, N.Y. – Technology management software company CA Inc. said Wednesday that it’s buying Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash.
The acquisition gives CA a cadre of smaller-company clients served by Nimsoft whose revenues typically run from $300 million to $2 billion. CA historically has focused … Read more >>.

Summary Box: Review of Google’s social hub, Buzz

Summary Box: Review of Google’s social hub, Buzz
THE BUZZ: Google’s answer to the popularity of social networking. Circles of friends can connect right on Google’s Gmail home page.
THE CIRCLES: Many circles have been automatically created based on frequency of past e-mail contact. As a result, users don’t have the same vested interest in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

United Technologies board approves plan to buy back up to $4.3 billion in shares

United Tech board OKs buyback of 60 million shares

HARTFORD, Conn. – United Technologies Corp. on Wednesday said its board approved a plan that calls for the repurchase of up to 60 million shares, worth about $4.3 billion at current prices.
The plan replaces an earlier program, approved in June 2008, which was nearing completion.
The conglomerate, which … Read more : United Technologies board approves plan to buy back up to $4.3 billion in shares.

Online advertising company Eyeblaster says planning initial public offering, again

Eyeblaster plans initial public offering, again

NEW YORK – Online advertising company Eyeblaster Inc. is planning an initial public offering, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday, though it did not disclose an expected size or price range.
Two years ago to the day, the New York company, which provides online campaign management software …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Online advertising company Eyeblaster says planning initial public offering, again.

Palm, struggling in turnaround, may find innovative smart phones and software are not enough

Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market
SAN FRANCISCO – Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating …. Original article  : Palm, struggling in turnaround, may find innovative smart phones and software are not enough.

Michelle Obama challenges software makers to help get kids excited about healthy living

First lady launches contest for healthy kids games
ARLINGTON, Va. – First lady Michelle Obama challenged software and video game designers Wednesday to develop games and tools that get kids, especially 9- to 12-year-olds, excited about eating better and exercising more.
The carrot? A chance to share in $40,000 in cash prizes.
The Apps for Healthy …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Michelle Obama challenges software makers to help get kids excited about healthy living.

Summary Box: Struggling Palm may find strong technology, accomplished leader not enough

Summary Box: Palm struggles in its phone comeback
PALM’S PROBLEM: As smart phones have gotten more popular, Apple Inc.’s iPhone and Research In Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerrys have benefited while Palm has fallen behind.
ITS SOLUTION: Sleek new phones, fresh operating software and a new CEO who helped Apple make the iPod a household name. But …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Struggling Palm may find strong technology, accomplished leader not enough.

Mich. resident’s world turned upside down by O’Brien’s decision to follow only her on Twitter

Conan’s lone Twitter followee: ‘It’s totally nuts’
CONWAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Late-night host-in-exile Conan O’Brien’s decision to follow an unsuspecting Michigan woman on Twitter has turned her life upside down.
Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers. This week, the 19-year-old Conway Township resident has 20,000.
She’s the only person O’Brien is following on the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Mich. resident’s world turned upside down by O’Brien’s decision to follow only her on Twitter.

OnLive to begin streaming high-end video games to Macs, PCs in June; tiny ‘console’ to come

OnLive game streaming service to start in June
NEW YORK – In an industry first, a new gaming service will start allowing people to “stream” popular high-end games such as “Assassin’s Creed II” over the Internet in June, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online.
OnLive, unveiled a … Original source on Gaea Times at : OnLive to begin streaming high-end video games to Macs, PCs in June; tiny ‘console’ to come.

Cable, satellite TV operators ask for government intervention in fee dispute with broadcasters

Cable, sat TV firms ask gov’t to stop TV blackouts

Cable, satellite TV and other video providers have asked the government to intervene in ongoing fee disputes with TV networks – big-money fights that are expected to escalate this year as more contracts expire.
The most recent showdown between the two sides left millions of Cablevision customers … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cable, satellite TV operators ask for government intervention in fee dispute with broadcasters.

Micron shares advance; analysts see solid demand, favorable pricing for chip maker

Micron shares up; analysts see solid chip demand

NEW YORK – Shares of Micron Technology climbed Wednesday after at least two analysts reiterated their upbeat outlooks for the chip maker, saying demand and pricing are working in its favor.
Raymond James analyst Hans Mosesmann posted a “Strong Buy” rating on Micron and said the company’s expectations for …. Read the original article  : Micron shares advance; analysts see solid demand, favorable pricing for chip maker.

Abbott Laboratories spent $1.9 million in 4th quarter to lobby on health reform

Abbott Labs spent nearly $2 million on lobbying

WASHINGTON – Drug and device maker Abbott Laboratories spent $1.9 million lobbying on health care issues in the fourth quarter of last year, according to a recent disclosure report.
The North Chicago-based company lobbied on the health care overhaul effort that has occupied lawmakers in the House and Senate …. Original source  : Abbott Laboratories spent $1.9 million in 4th quarter to lobby on health reform.

Google to digitize thousands of old books in national libraries in Rome and Florence

Google to digitize old books from Rome, Florence
ROME – Google said Wednesday it will scan up to 1 million old books in national libraries in Rome and Florence, including works by astronomer Galileo Galilei, in what’s being described as the first deal of its kind.
Officials from Google and the Italian culture ministry said … Original source on Gaea Times at : Google to digitize thousands of old books in national libraries in Rome and Florence.

The Exclusive Domain Name for Porn Website Resurfaced

?? The plan to create exclusive domain name .xxx for adult websites resurfaced.??It was rejected three years back by internet regulators. The net’s governing body Icann is going to reconsider new domain. Icann backed off previously after giving permission for the new domain due to protest from US conservative group for moral ground. As per … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The Exclusive Domain Name for Porn Website Resurfaced.

FDA says Medtronic’s nerve stimulating brain implant failed to reduce seizures

FDA: Medtronic brain stimulator missed study goal

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday a nerve stimulating implant from Medtronic failed to significantly reduce seizures in epilepsy patients.
Medtronic Inc., the world’s largest medical device maker, has asked the FDA to approve its Deep Brain Stimulation implant for epilepsy, a neurological disease that causes seizures.
The … Read more >>>.

Top British tech companies say Internet piracy bill would stifle Web

Top UK tech companies protest against piracy bill
LONDON – Leading British technology companies are lashing out against a British bill that would allow copyright holders to force Internet service providers to block Web sites offering pirated content.
Top officials from companies including Google, Facebook, eBay, Yahoo!, and Virgin as well as academics and others … Read more »»».

Nokia Got New Patent for Self-charging Phone

?? Kinetic charging of cell phones are confined in the external charging so far. However, Nokia considered seriously about Piezoelectric cell phone that will be charged based on the movement of the user. Piezoelectricity is the ability of some materials (notably crystals and certain ceramics, including bone)??to generate an electric field or electric potential?? in … Read more >>.