Date and time for iPad Pre-order

Early adopters fervently waiting to place their order for Apple’s iPad need not wait longer. In case you are in dark about the date and time to pre-order iPad, we have some details. Details of the sale are still incomplete, but the date and time have been revealed by TidBits. Apple iPad will be … Original source on Gaea Times at : Date and time for iPad Pre-order.

Chinese minister insists Google obey the law,gives no sign of compromise in censorship dispute

Chinese minister insists Google obey the law
BEIJING – China’s top Internet regulator insisted Friday that Google must obey its laws or “pay the consequences,” giving no sign of a possible compromise in their dispute over censorship and hacking.
“If you want to do something that disobeys Chinese law and regulations, you are unfriendly, you …. Original article  : Chinese minister insists Google obey the law,gives no sign of compromise in censorship dispute.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 to get Multitasking soon

It’s time to rejoice for the iPhone users. The much rumored multitasking feature is going to be introduced in the iPhone 4.0 software. Apple has finally decided to allow third party apps running concurrently in the background of iPhone.
Apple was facing complains from the critics for not providing multitasking support, for quite a long … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Apple iPhone OS 4.0 to get Multitasking soon.

‘Uncharted 2: Among Thieves’ nabs 5 trophies at Game Developer Choice Awards

‘Uncharted 2′ nabs 5 trophies at video game awards

SAN FRANCISCO – “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves” stole the show at the Game Developers Choice Awards.
The high-octane PlayStation 3 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog won five trophies at the Game Developers Conference ceremony Thursday, including game of the year. “Uncharted 2,” which casts players in the …. Original article  : ‘Uncharted 2: Among Thieves’ nabs 5 trophies at Game Developer Choice Awards.

Lenovo will focus on mobile Internet, sales in faster-growing emerging markets

Lenovo says business will focus on mobile Internet
BEIJING – Lenovo Group expects wireless Internet products to account for up to 80 percent of its sales within five years as it pursues expansion in faster-growing emerging markets, CEO Yang Yuanqing said Friday.
Lenovo, the world’s fourth-largest personal computer maker, jumped into the …. Source article  : Lenovo will focus on mobile Internet, sales in faster-growing emerging markets.

‘BioShock 2,’ new ‘Mario’ top the list of best-selling video games in the US in February

A look at February’s top-selling video games
The top-selling video games in the U.S. in February, by number of copies sold, according to NPD Group:
1. “BioShock 2″ for Xbox 360, from Take-Two Interactive
2. “New Super Mario Bros.” for Wii, from Nintendo
3. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ for Xbox 360, from Activision Blizzard
4. “Just … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘BioShock 2,’ new ‘Mario’ top the list of best-selling video games in the US in February.

Summary Box: Video game sales sink 15 percent; sales of games, Wii consoles decline

Summary Box: Video game sales drop 15 percent
THE GAMES: Video game software sales dropped 15 percent in February compared to a year ago to $624.4 million. “Bioshock 2″ from Take 2 Interactive, which launched in February, and “New Super Mario Bros.” from Nintendo were the top two sellers.
THE SYSTEMS: Hardware sales declined 20 …. Source  : Summary Box: Video game sales sink 15 percent; sales of games, Wii consoles decline.

February video game sales decline 15 percent, software and console sales still slow

February video game sales drop 15 percent
SEATTLE – U.S. retail sales of video games declined 15 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games and lower sales of the Wii system.
Americans spent $1.26 billion on video game systems, software and accessories during the month, down …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : February video game sales decline 15 percent, software and console sales still slow.

Tracking tweets: Twitter adds option allowing users to automatically broadcast their location

Twitter unveils tool to share tweeting locations
SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter can now let the world automatically know your whereabouts as well as your thoughts and activities.
A new feature unveiled Thursday gives Twitter users the option of including their location with the assorted musings posted on the Internet messaging service.
Locations won’t be included unless … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tracking tweets: Twitter adds option allowing users to automatically broadcast their location.

February video game sales decline 14 percent, software and console sales still slow

February video game sales drop 14 percent
SEATTLE – U.S. retail sales of video games declined 14 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games.

Americans spent $1.48 billion on video game systems, software and accessories during the month, market researcher NPD Group said Thursday.
Game software sales fell 15 percent …. Source article  : February video game sales decline 14 percent, software and console sales still slow.

Benchmark Co. analyst downgrades Yahoo, says competitors’ share of search market climbing

Analyst downgrades Yahoo on search share concerns
SAN FRANCISCO – A Benchmark Co. analyst downgraded share of Yahoo Inc. Thursday, noting issues like better-scaled competitors grabbing a bigger share of the search market and increasing competition in display advertising.
In a note to clients, Benchmark analyst Clayton Moran cut his rating to “Hold” from “Buy,” … Read more : Benchmark Co. analyst downgrades Yahoo, says competitors’ share of search market climbing.

VeriSign to spend more than $300M over next decade on infrastructure upgrades

VeriSign to spend more than $300M on tech upgrades

SAN FRANCISCO – VeriSign Inc., whose technology is key to allowing Internet users to access Web sites with names ending in “.com” and “.net,” plans to spend more than $300 million over the next decade to upgrade its systems.
The upgrades will allow VeriSign’s machines to handle up … Read more : VeriSign to spend more than $300M over next decade on infrastructure upgrades.

Justice Department, Federal Communications Commission promise tough review of Comcast-NBC deal

Feds pledge tough review of Comcast-NBC deal

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are pledging rigorous reviews of Comcast Corp.’s proposed purchase of NBC Universal to ensure that it would not stifle competition or harm consumers.
Christine Varney, the Justice Department’s antitrust chief, and Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, offered no indication at a hearing Thursday …. Source  : Justice Department, Federal Communications Commission promise tough review of Comcast-NBC deal.

Wireless technology firm RadiSys acquires Pactolus; terms not disclosed

RadiSys acquires Pactolus; terms not disclosed

HILLSBORO, Ore. – RadiSys Corp., a maker of servers that support wireless phone networks, said Thursday it acquired privately held Pactolus Communications Software Co. Terms were not disclosed.
Pactolus’ software services, which include Internet-based voice calls and messaging functions, are installed in more than 45 telecommunication service providers worldwide, it said.
RadiSys …. Original source  : Wireless technology firm RadiSys acquires Pactolus; terms not disclosed.

RSA 1024-bits Key Encryption Cracked

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) ??? RSA Encryption method is used for almost every secured transactions and the RSA 1024 bit encryption is used in almost every banking sites and credit card transaction points. Some scientists from the University of Michigan have found that the code can be cracked in 100 hours which would otherwise take … Read more >>.

Government may seek more authority to regulate vehicle safety following Toyota recalls

Gov’t may seek more authority on vehicle safety
WASHINGTON – Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks and are weighing a range of new safety requirements in response to Toyota’s recall of more than 8 million vehicles over brake and acceleration problems.
David Strickland, head … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Government may seek more authority to regulate vehicle safety following Toyota recalls.

Report on Internet freedom finds regimes more sophisticated in censorship

Report finds online censorship more sophisticated
NEW YORK – Repressive regimes have stepped up efforts to censor the Internet and jail dissidents, Reporters Without Borders said in a study out Thursday.
China, Iran and Tunisia, which are on the group’s “Enemies of the Internet” list, got more sophisticated at censorship and overcoming dissidents’ attempts to …. Original article  : Report on Internet freedom finds regimes more sophisticated in censorship.

Minneapolis schools end lockdown in 2nd day after police say Internet threat not credible

Minneapolis schools end lockdown in 2nd day

MINNEAPOLIS – A lockdown has ended at Minneapolis Public Schools after police say a threat made on a social networking site turned out to be not credible.
The district started Wednesday keeping its more than 33,000 students indoors and all exterior doors locked because of the Internet threat.
District spokesman Stan … Original source on Gaea Times at : Minneapolis schools end lockdown in 2nd day after police say Internet threat not credible.

Virgin Media to test providing broadband Web access to homes over utility poles

Virgin Media to test broadband over utility poles

SAN FRANCISCO – Virgin Media Inc., a British provider of TV, Internet and phone services, said Thursday that it will conduct a trial using utility poles to send high-speed broadband Internet service to homes in the U.K.
Virgin Media said the trial start delivering broadband to homes in Woolhampton, …. Original article  : Virgin Media to test providing broadband Web access to homes over utility poles.

Faraway Iditarod fans feed addiction to famed sled dog race by watching online

Faraway Iditarod fans feed race habit online

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Cathleen Griffin usually feeds her passion for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race through the Internet, but next week she’ll travel to Alaska for the first time to see the winner cross the finish line in the old gold rush town of Nome.
“I just can’t imagine … Read more : Faraway Iditarod fans feed addiction to famed sled dog race by watching online.