ABC returns to Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn., but talks go on in dispute over fees

ABC returns to Cablevision, but talks go on

NEW YORK – Cablevision and ABC were negotiating a deal Monday that tentatively ended a dispute over fees and restored millions of viewers’ access to the Academy Awards telecast in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut shortly after the broadcast began.
The two sides, who had been hammering at …. Source  : ABC returns to Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn., but talks go on in dispute over fees.

Obama aides use Twitter to help get out White House message, offer behind-the-scenes nuggets

White House tweeting spreads president’s message
WASHINGTON – (pound sign)wanttospinWHreporters?
If you’re PressSec – White House press secretary Robert Gibbs’ username on Twitter – you join the powerful social media platform and push your message across the Internet, 140 characters at a time.
Blending behind-the-scenes nuggets with a defense of President Barack Obama’s record, White House …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama aides use Twitter to help get out White House message, offer behind-the-scenes nuggets.

Notes from the peanut gallery: The 10 funniest tweets during the Oscars

The 10 funniest tweets during the Oscars broadcast

The commentary on social media during the Academy Awards broadcast was often more entertaining than the show itself.
Here are 10 of the funniest Oscar tweets. Think of them as notes from the peanut gallery.
-”Shhhh. I’m live tweeting from directly under Sandra Bullocks chair.” – Rainn Wilson (rainnwilson), actor.
-”Charlize … Read : Notes from the peanut gallery: The 10 funniest tweets during the Oscars.

NATO claims China has declared a cyber war

LONDON – NATO diplomatic sources have told The Times that the Chinese have become very active with cyber-attacks.

“We’re now getting regular warnings from the office for internal security,” they said, adding that the number of attacks had increased …. Read the original article  : NATO claims China has declared a cyber war.

ABC restored to 3.1M Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn. shortly after beginning of Oscars

ABC restored to 3.1M customers after Oscars begin

NEW YORK – Cablevision’s 3.1 million subscribers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut had their access to the Academy Awards telecast restored Sunday night after the cable operator reached a deal with ABC’s parent company in a dispute over fees.
“It is a deal that is fair to …. Source  : ABC restored to 3.1M Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn. shortly after beginning of Oscars.

WABC-TV restored to 3.1M Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn. shortly after start of Oscars

WABC-TV back on for 3.1M customers as Oscars begin

NEW YORK – WABC-TV’s signal was switched back on for Cablevision’s 3.1 million subscribers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut shortly after the Academy Awards telecast got under way Sunday night.
Cablevision Systems Corp. spokesman Charles Schueler said a deal had been reached in a dispute over …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Employers vs. Consumers: Jobs crisis can’t end until one side puts faith in the other

Employers vs. Consumers: Who will blink first?

To understand why jobs are so scarce, consider John McFarland and Nicole Rosen. The two share something in common: They’re reluctant to spend freely.
McFarland is CEO of Baldor Electric Co. in Fort Smith, Ark.; Rosen is a consumer in Washington state. Each is earning and saving money. Yet McFarland …. Read the original article  : here.

Military trial of Egyptian blogger suspended after he agrees to apology

Egyptian blogger on military trial to be freed

CAIRO – An Egyptian blogger on trial before a military tribunal for slandering the nation’s premier army academy will be released and proceedings suspended after he agreed to apologize, his lawyer said Sunday.
Mohammed Mahmoud, lawyer of 20-year old Ahmed Mostafa, said his client has a week to issue …. Original source  : Military trial of Egyptian blogger suspended after he agrees to apology.

China not involved in negotiations with Google: Chinese IT Minister

BEIJING – Chinese Industry and Information Technology Ministry has refuted that China has been involved in any negotiations with Google since the US search engine threatened to pull back from the country on January 21.

“We have yet to have any direct contacts or … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : China not involved in negotiations with Google: Chinese IT Minister.

Engineering students showcase innovative robotic designs in Pune

PUNE – The Annual National Robotic Contest ROBOCON 2010 brought together students from across the country in Pune to showcase their designs for robotics.

Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune, in association with Doordarshan, hosted the contest at Shiv Chhatrapati Krida Sankul, Balewadi here.
The finalists had to build parts of three pyramids in sequence over a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Engineering students showcase innovative robotic designs in Pune.

The Shambles in York wins first ever Google Street View Award

LONDON – The Shambles, an old street in York, with overhanging timber-framed buildings, has been voted as Britain’s most picturesque street in the first ever Google Street View Awards.

The cobbled shopping street, which dates back as far as the fourteenth century …. Read the original article  : The Shambles in York wins first ever Google Street View Award.

Sex offender who killed girl after posing as teen on Facebook jailed for life

LONDON – After the rape and murder of a British girl by a man she met through social networking site Facebook, the question now arises as to whether adequate monitoring of the online activity of sex offenders in the UK is taking place.

Peter Chapman, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sex offender who killed girl after posing as teen on Facebook jailed for life.

Sony to launch 3-D TV sales in June as part of competitive industrywide push

Sony to start selling 3-D TVs in June
TOKYO – Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will start selling 3-D televisions in June, joining a competitive industrywide push to convince consumers to embrace the technology for their living rooms.
The Japanese electronics giant, known for its PlayStation 3 game consoles and Bravia flat-screen TVs, will … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sony to launch 3-D TV sales in June as part of competitive industrywide push.

Gmail Or Microsoft Exchange?

??We use third party email service at our company. Recently, we are planning for an alternate email option. The choice is either Gmail or Microsoft Exchange. I jot downs the??pros and cons during my study for both of the services and share it with you.
Exchange:

Exchange will be less expensive on a long run, however, the … Read more : Gmail Or Microsoft Exchange?.

Oz schoolchildren punished for posting racist comments against Aborigines on Facebook

SYDNEY – A group of school students are being punished for posting racist comments about Australian Aborigines on Facebook.

On Friday, the offending material was removed from Facebook and the principal of King’s School in Parramatta was notified
The Sydney Morning Herald quoted the school’s headmaster Tim Hawkes as saying that he was appalled and horrified by … Original source on Gaea Times at : Oz schoolchildren punished for posting racist comments against Aborigines on Facebook.

H&R Block 3rd-qtr profit rises 7 percent despite sharp decline in number of returns prepared

H&R Block 3Q profit rises despite fewer returns

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – H&R Block Inc. on Monday said its fiscal third quarter profit rose 7 percent, as lower costs offset a revenue drop that stemmed from handling fewer returns.
For the three months ended Jan. 31, the nation’s largest tax preparer earned $50.6 million, or 15 cents …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : H&R Block 3rd-qtr profit rises 7 percent despite sharp decline in number of returns prepared.

Online sales tax leads Amazon to cut ties with Colorado businesses that promote its products

Amazon cuts off Colo. affiliates because of tax

DENVER – Amazon.com Inc. cut ties Monday with Colorado online businesses that help it sell products because of a new state law aimed at getting out-of-state, online retailers to collect sales tax.
The move hurts businesses – many of them small, home-based operations – that earn money by using …. Original source  : Online sales tax leads Amazon to cut ties with Colorado businesses that promote its products.

IBM CEO’s pay ticked higher in 2009 to $21.2 million, according to AP calculations

IBM CEO’s pay ticked higher to $21.2M in 2009
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The pay package for IBM Corp.’s CEO notched slightly higher in 2009, according to calculations by The Associated Press, as he was rewarded for a year in which the technology company wrung out big profit gains despite a rocky market that … Original source on Gaea Times at : IBM CEO’s pay ticked higher in 2009 to $21.2 million, according to AP calculations.

Technology Research to pay fiscal 4Q dividend of 2 cents a share to March 31 stockholders

Technology Research declares fiscal 4Q dividend

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Technology Research Corp. said it will pay a fiscal fourth-quarter dividend of 2 cents per share to stockholders who own stakes as of March 31.
The maker of electrical safety products intends to issue the payments April 15.
…. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Stay tuned: More fee disputes coming over local TV channels on cable lineups

Stay tuned: More fee disputes over local TV coming

PHILADELPHIA – Stay tuned for more fee disputes threatening local television stations on cable TV lineups.
Broadcasters hurt by declining ad revenue are demanding more fees from cable and other subscription TV providers to carry the stations. The providers are resisting, and in the latest tussle, Cablevision Systems …. Original source  : Stay tuned: More fee disputes coming over local TV channels on cable lineups.

Westell Technologies extends maturity date on credit facility with PrivateBank and Trust

Westell extends credit facility maturity date

AURORA, Ill. – Westell Technologies Inc. said Monday that it amended its credit facility agreement with the PrivateBank and Trust Co. to extend the maturity date to March 31, 2011.
Westell, a provider of broadband products and telecommunications equipment, said it has not borrowed under the facility and maintains it as …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Westell Technologies extends maturity date on credit facility with PrivateBank and Trust.

Cisco shares up as J.P. Morgan starts coverage, excitement builds for Tuesday event

Cisco shares up ahead of Tuesday event
NEW YORK – Shares of Cisco Systems Inc., the world’s largest maker of computer networking gear, rose Monday after JP Morgan initiated coverage of the stock with an “Overweight” rating, and investors waited for a Cisco news conference on Tuesday.

Cisco shares gained $1.13, or 4.5 percent, at $26.34 in … Original article on : Cisco shares up as J.P. Morgan starts coverage, excitement builds for Tuesday event.

Toyota aims to refute critic who blames electronics, not gas pedals, for sudden acceleration

Toyota disputes critic who blames electronics
WASHINGTON – Toyota, dogged by millions of recalls and claims that it still has not fixed its safety problems, took its strongest step yet Monday to silence critics who blame faulty electronics for runaway cars and trucks.
Toyota assembled a group of experts to refute studies by an …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Toyota aims to refute critic who blames electronics, not gas pedals, for sudden acceleration.

Jaffe, former tech executive, named CEO of Web coordination group; Berners-Lee still director

Web standards group gets former tech exec as CEO
NEW YORK – A former executive with IBM and other tech companies has been named the new CEO of an organization in charge of coordinating the technical specifications behind the World Wide Web.
The Web’s inventor, Tim Berners-Lee, is remaining the director … Read more : Jaffe, former tech executive, named CEO of Web coordination group; Berners-Lee still director.

US Online Retail Sale will Reach at $250 Billion in 2014: Forrester

?? Forrester research made a five year prediction of US e-commerce sales that will grow 10 percent through 2014.??It further projected that online??retail sales in the U.S.??is going to touch??$250 billion in 2014??which currently stands at??$155 billion in 2009. Online retail sales went up to 11 percent last year, compared to 2.5 percent for all …. Source article  : US Online Retail Sale will Reach at $250 Billion in 2014: Forrester.

US Treasury allows export of online communications services to Iran, Cuba and Sudan

Treasury allows Internet exports to Iran, others
WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department is allowing the export of Internet communications services such as instant messaging, e-mail and Web browsing to Iran, Sudan and Cuba to help people in those countries communicate.
Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin said Monday that the change to existing trade sanctions … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US Treasury allows export of online communications services to Iran, Cuba and Sudan.

Bsnl Evdo Data Card Now With 3G Support

NEW DELHI, India (GaeaTimes.com)-BSNL which is known to be India’s largest telecom service provider, has declared the availability of Bsnl EVDO data card with 3g support all over India. BSNL is the very first company to have come up with the 3g service to be launched in the country. However, at the initial phases …. Original source  : Bsnl Evdo Data Card Now With 3G Support.

Cold War artifact: Underground English nuclear bunker sold on eBay for $30,000

English nuclear bunker sold on eBay for $31,000

LONDON – An underground Cold War nuclear bunker set in the picturesque English countryside has been sold on the auction site eBay.
It was sold by an unidentified private owner for 20,600 pounds ($31,000) Monday after more than 40 bids were received.
The bunker was built by the Royal Observer … Read more >>.

Cold War artifact: underground English nuclear bunker sold on eBay

English nuclear bunker sold on eBay
LONDON – An underground nuclear bunker in the bucolic English countryside has been sold on the auction site eBay.

The bunker was built by the Royal Observer Corps at the height of the Cold War in 1959 to monitor the spread of radiation after a nuclear blast.
It was sold by an … Read more »».

Analysts expect Texas Instruments to raise guidance for first quarter in scheduled update

Ahead of the Bell: Texas Instruments update

NEW YORK – Analysts expect chip maker Texas Instruments Inc. to shift its forecast for the current quarter somewhat higher late Monday as business continues to recover.
The Dallas chip maker is scheduled to provide its regular mid-quarter financial update after the market closes.
TI has previously forecast a profit of …. Original source  : Analysts expect Texas Instruments to raise guidance for first quarter in scheduled update.

How to use PDF Suite : PDF Suite Video Tutorial

If you have to deal with loads of files with your clients, suppliers or consultants on a daily basis, then you must be facing the problem of receiving file in different format. It is really a troublesome job to change the format each time to view the file exactly in the format, it was …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How to use PDF Suite : PDF Suite Video Tutorial.

Memeo launches new desktop service for Google Apps in Google Apps Marketplace

Google Apps Marketplace has made it possible for 2 million Google Apps customers to discover, purchase and deploy integrated business applications and related professional services. In the latest blowout, Memeo announced Memeo Connect for Google Apps that will be available on the Google Apps Marketplace.?? Memeo Connect is a desktop service using which the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

PDF Suite 2009 Features and Price

When it comes to reading a PDF file, Adobe PDF reader seems to be the best bet. However, for those extensively working on PDF files would require a feature packed PDF suite to accomplish their tasks like PDF Suite. With PDF Suite users can read, create, convert, edit, review & secure PDF files. The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google gives bicyclists a lift with new mapping feature that finds best US routes

Google adds bike lane with latest mapping feature
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google Inc. is adding a bike lane with its latest online mapping option.
The new bicycling directions available on Google Maps starting Wednesday supplement the guidance already provided to motorists and pedestrians. The biking directions initially will be available only for the United …. Original article  : Google gives bicyclists a lift with new mapping feature that finds best US routes.

Google looks to be ‘cloud-computing’ rainmaker for other online business services

Google opens Web store for business applications
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. will sell the online services of other business software makers in an effort to fill its own product gaps and persuade more companies to rely on applications piped over the Internet.
The online store that was announced late Tuesday marks another step in … Original article on : Google looks to be ‘cloud-computing’ rainmaker for other online business services.

MySpace outlines makeover after executive shake up in hopes of carving out entertainment niche

MySpace outlines makeover after exec shake up
LOS ANGELES – Long-ago lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, social networking site MySpace is planning a series of updates over the next months that will link its users’ posts to those sites more easily and carve out its niche as …. Original source  : MySpace outlines makeover after executive shake up in hopes of carving out entertainment niche.

MySpace outlines makeover after executive shakeup in hopes of carving out entertainment niche

MySpace outlines makeover after exec shakeup
LOS ANGELES – Lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, social networking site MySpace is planning updates it hopes will restore some of its luster.
The changes were unveiled by co-presidents Jason Hirschhorn and Mike Jones this week following the abrupt departure of CEO …. Source article  : MySpace outlines makeover after executive shakeup in hopes of carving out entertainment niche.

Life Tech CEO’s 2009 compensation falls 60 percent with no stock options, restricted stock

Life Technologies CEO’s 2009 compensation falls

NEW YORK – Life Technologies Corp. Chairman and CEO Gregory Lucier’s compensation fell 60 percent to just over $4.5 million in 2009 on a lack of stock awards, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures disclosed in a regulatory filing.
In 2009, Lucier received a 14 percent boost in salary …. Original article  : Life Tech CEO’s 2009 compensation falls 60 percent with no stock options, restricted stock.

Summary Box: Players strum real strings on latest music video game

Summary Box: Real strings on new guitar game
THE NEXT LEVEL: The small studio behind “Power Gig: Rise of the SixString” hopes to compete with the bigwigs behind “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” by having players strum real string, not buttons, to play.
THE CHALLENGE: The music video game genre, though popular, faltered last year … Read more >>>.

Players strum real strings on latest music video game

On latest guitar game, players strum real strings
NEW YORK – An upcoming musical video game lets players strum a real six-string electric guitar instead of tapping buttons on a fake instrument.
“Power Gig: Rise of the SixString” is a game first and foremost. But its maker, Seven45 Studios, said players will be able to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Players strum real strings on latest music video game.

‘Nobel of computing’ goes to Microsoft researcher who helped build arguably world’s first PC

‘Nobel of computing’ goes to early PC designer
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A Microsoft Corp. researcher won the $250,000 Turing Award, one of technology’s most coveted prizes, on Tuesday for his work helping design and build what is widely considered the first modern personal computer.
While at Xerox Corp.’s famed Palo Alto Research Center, … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Nobel of computing’ goes to Microsoft researcher who helped build arguably world’s first PC.

W.Va. education department awards contract for food service software to Texas company

Texas co. gets contract for food service software

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education has awarded a contract to a Texas company to improve its food service operations at schools across the state.
Houston-based Cybersoft Technologies Inc. said Tuesday that its Primero software suite will be implemented on a centralized state database.
The software will … Read more »».

Globecomm gets $32.4 million extension on satellite contract with US government contractor

Globecomm gets $34.2M contract extension
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Globecomm Systems has been notified of a contract extention worth $34.2 million, the sattelite communications company said Tuesday.

The contract from a “major U.S. government prime contractor” is valued at up to $127 million over four years, Globecomm said. With the new extension the customer, which was not made … Read more »».

Tiny YouTube Converter Free Download

Kolkata (GaeaTimes.com) ??? Watching YouTube videos is fun. We can find loads of videos and music in YouTube. The other day I wanted to listen to a particularly favorite track of mine but my internet connection was down that time. Then I realized that it would be very useful if I had software through … Read : Tiny YouTube Converter Free Download.

United Technologies cuts CEO compensation in recession, while praising performance

United Technologies cuts CEO compensation
HARTFORD, Conn. – United Technologies Corp. cut CEO Louis Chenevert’s compensation nearly 19 percent last year, according to a document it filed with federal regulators. The company praised his performance but said the recession hurt the conglomerate, especially its aerospace business.

Chenevert’s compensation of $17.9 million in 2009 was down from $22 …. Original source  : United Technologies cuts CEO compensation in recession, while praising performance.

Microsoft ditches MSN’s signature blue background, tiny links for white space, photos, Bing

Microsoft rolls out new MSN site design
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft is rolling out the new design for its MSN Web portal in the U.S.
The software maker is saying goodbye to MSN.com’s blue background and its blocks of text links. Instead, starting Tuesday, the site is sporting more white space and fewer categories.
Microsoft Corp. …. Source article  : Microsoft ditches MSN’s signature blue background, tiny links for white space, photos, Bing.

Rupert Murdoch at Abu Dhabi Arab media summit says censorship counterproductive

Murdoch to Arabs: censorship is counterproductive

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday challenged tight controls on media in the Middle East, calling censorship counterproductive and urging Arab leaders to allow their citizens the freedom to unleash their creativity.
The News Corp. chairman and chief executive, whose conglomerate has been increasing its presence in …. Original source  : Rupert Murdoch at Abu Dhabi Arab media summit says censorship counterproductive.

China tries microblogging top political event of the year, with hiccups here and there

China tries microblogging top political event
BEIJING – So this is how you get through China’s biggest political event of the year: “Sit still, stare toward the front, pretend like you’re looking but you’re really not, pretend like you’re listening but you’re really not … make your brain blank.”
As delegates to the National People’s …. Source  : China tries microblogging top political event of the year, with hiccups here and there.

Men Lost more Jobs than Women Worldwide: Accenture

?? As per the recent research released on Friday by Accenture, men lost more jobs than women worldwide. The survey was conducted between November 2009 and mid-February 2010. In India, 95% layoffs are men, the job loss accounted 71% men in France. In USA, 54% are men and 46% are women for all job losses. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Men Lost more Jobs than Women Worldwide: Accenture.

Samsung and Panasonic try to launch the era of 3-D TVs, with models going on sale this week

Samsung, Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs this week
NEW YORK – Want to be the first one on your block with a 3-D television? It will cost you about $3,000.
Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week, inaugurating what manufacturers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in … Read more >>.

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 >>.

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.

Apple COO Tim Cook Got $22 Million Bonus

You may remember that Apple CEO Steve Jobs took 6 months Leave of Absence in 2009 for medical issues. During that period, Cook looked after day to day operation of Apple. Apple board of directors are thankful to him due to this. Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Cook was awarded?? $22 million … Original article on : Apple COO Tim Cook Got $22 Million Bonus.

How You can Spy on Employees Using Mobile Phone?

???? According to BBC report, Japanese firm KDDI developed a mobile phone that can be used to track your employees. The device is??supposed to capture every movement of employees using accelerometers and analysis software, and then send it back to the boss. The mobile will be able to tell whether any employee is wasting time …. Original source  : How You can Spy on Employees Using Mobile Phone?.

US attorney general, agriculture secretary begin hearings on competition in farming system

US regulators examine competition in agriculture

ANKENY, Iowa – Federal officials concerned about how much control a few corporations have over the nation’s food supply pledged Friday to begin a new era of antitrust enforcement, seeking to balance agricultural power between companies, farmers and consumers.
More than 650 farmers, slaughterhouse workers, lobbyists and executives gathered for a …. Original article  : US attorney general, agriculture secretary begin hearings on competition in farming system.

Apple gives COO Cook $5 million bonus, stock for performance during Steve Jobs’ medical leave

Apple gives chief operating officer $5M bonus
SEATTLE – Apple Inc. is giving its chief operating officer a $5 million bonus for “outstanding performance” running the company while CEO Steve Jobs was on medical leave.
Timothy Cook, 49, will also receive 75,000 restricted stock units scheduled to vest in 2011 and 2012, Apple said in …. Original article  : Apple gives COO Cook $5 million bonus, stock for performance during Steve Jobs’ medical leave.

Disney to shut down Zemeckis-run motion-capture studio where ‘A Christmas Carol’ was shot

Disney to shut Zemeckis-run motion-capture studio

LOS ANGELES – To further cut costs at its movie studio, The Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it will shut a San Francisco-area facility used to capture the performance of Jim Carrey for his digitally animated character, Scrooge, in “A Christmas Carol.”
The closure of the facility in Marin County, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Disney to shut down Zemeckis-run motion-capture studio where ‘A Christmas Carol’ was shot.

Summary Box: Federal court upholds FCC rules for programming that Comcast, Cablevision opposed

Summary Box: Court OKs cable TV access rules

THE DISPUTE: Cable TV providers challenged a five-year extension of federal regulations requiring them to make channels they own available to rivals such as satellite TV.
THE RULING: An appeals court sided with the Federal Communications Commission and left the rules intact.
WINNERS AND LOSERS: The decision was a setback … Read more : Summary Box: Federal court upholds FCC rules for programming that Comcast, Cablevision opposed.

Adobe CEO gets pay package of $5.2 million in 2009, down 68 percent

Adobe CEO 2009 pay package down 68 percent

NEW YORK – Shantanu Narayen, the president and CEO of software maker Adobe Systems Inc., was awarded compensation valued at $5.2 million in fiscal 2009, a 68 percent decline in a year that saw the recession weaken demand for its products.
Narayen received a base salary of $875,000 for …. Read the original article  : Adobe CEO gets pay package of $5.2 million in 2009, down 68 percent.

The gap that never closes: Government faulted for long-term failure to preserve e-mails

Government sends e-mails; it just can’t save them

WASHINGTON – As the Justice Department hunts for the latest batch of missing federal e-mails, the officials who oversee spending of $71 billion a year for information technology got a big raspberry Friday for a 14-year-long failure to ensure that government e-mails are preserved.
For all the spending it [..] Read the original article: here.

Mac Lessons I Need To Know

I just switched from a HP Laptop to Macbook white. While I like the responsiveness of Mac there are things I miss here and things I need to learn.

How to reload a safari page in Mac OS X?
The only way I could find is clicking on the URL field and pressing Enter.
How to right-click on [..] Read the original article: here.

How I Missed my first event at SXSW

I was trying to get into Mobile UX design panel. Sadly it was overcrowded by the time I got there. I went to Ballroom B with 10 minutes to spare which wasn’t enough. The room was full by then!

Lesson learned: Go at least an hour ahead of schedule for popular events. As I write this …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How I Missed my first event at SXSW.

Software provider QAD reports drop in 4th-quarter revenue; shares slide

QAD shares slide after 4th-quarter revenue drops

NEW YORK – Shares of QAD Inc. sank Friday after the business software provider reported a drop in fourth-quarter revenue and predicted another drop for the first quarter.
The company’s stock slid 20 cents, or 3.7 percent, to $5.30 in afternoon trading.
After the market closed Thursday, QAD reported fiscal fourth-quarter [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: Chinese minister insists Google obey the law, gives no sign of compromise

Summary Box: China insists Google obey the law
NO SIGNS OF COMPROMISE: China, in a dispute with Google over censoring its China-based search engine, said the company must obey its laws or “pay the consequences.”
THE SPEAKER: Li Yizhong, the minister of Industry and Information Technology, made the remarks on the sidelines of China’s annual …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Chinese minister insists Google obey the law, gives no sign of compromise.

Authorities: 4 incendiary devices found in mail in eastern Texas; public not threatened

4 incendiary devices found in eastern Texas mail

DALLAS – At least four incendiary devices have been found recently in mailboxes or postal processing facilities in eastern Texas, although none posed a danger to the public, authorities said.
U.S. Postal Inspector Amanda McMurrey said Friday that one of the devices was discovered Tuesday night at a processing …. Original source  : Authorities: 4 incendiary devices found in mail in eastern Texas; public not threatened.

Seattle police arrest man who had wired device taped to his body, situation resolved

Seattle police stop man with device taped to body

SEATTLE – A man wrapped in duct tape alarmed people in downtown Seattle Friday morning by making threats and walking around with a pipe taped to his arm before surrendering.
The man, whose name was not released, complied with officers who rushed to the scene and voluntarily removed …. Read the original article  : here.

Digital River up after analyst says McAfee deal possible

Digital River up on possible McAfee deal
NEW YORK – Shares of Digital River Inc., which provides technology and services for companies that sell products online, got a boost Friday after an analyst said McAfee Inc. may be testing out its e-commerce technology.

A deal would be a boost to Digital River.
“We came across several fully functional …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Federal court upholds FCC access rules for cable programming that Comcast, Cablevision opposed

Court OKs TV rules opposed by Comcast, Cablevision

WASHINGTON – A federal court Friday upheld regulations that require cable TV companies to make sports programming and other channels they own available on equal terms to rival TV providers such as satellite companies.
The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia leaves in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Federal court upholds FCC access rules for cable programming that Comcast, Cablevision opposed.

Top 5 Popular iPhone Games

?? Reports from Game Developers Conference, held this week, revealed that Games on Mobile phones are no longer separate market segment any more. It is becoming a centerpiece in game industry day by day. Although, video games are popular in men, social games are increasingly getting popularity among women. After going through different technology blog, …. Original article  : Top 5 Popular iPhone Games.

Nokia revises its 2009 global market share estimate down to 34 pct; expects no change in 2010

Nokia revises 2009 market share down to 34 pct
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. on Friday revised its global market share estimate for mobile phones in 2009 to 34 percent, from an earlier 38 percent, and said it expected no growth this year.
The revision was due to more accurate measuring methods, including of counterfeit products, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Minneapolis schools on lockdown for 2nd day because of threat posted on social networking site

Minneapolis schools on lockdown for 2nd day

MINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis Public Schools is on lockdown for the second day after a threat was made on a social networking site.
The district will keep its 32,000 students indoors on Thursday and all exterior doors locked because of the Internet threats authorities say has been traced to computer servers …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Minneapolis schools on lockdown for 2nd day because of threat posted on social networking site.

Texas pump discounts company alleges Kroger violates its patents in gas rewards program

Texas company, Kroger in legal fight
CINCINNATI – A Dallas area company charges that Kroger Co. is ripping off its technology and methods in the grocery chain’s popular gasoline discount rewards program.

Irving, Texas-based Excentus Corp. has filed federal suit in Texas against Cincinnati-based Kroger, saying its patents are being violated and seeking an order stopping Kroger … Read more »».

Iran says it has dismantled US-backed cyber warfare networks, arrested 30 members

Iran says it broke up US-backed cyber war networks

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran says it has dismantled several U.S.-backed cyber warfare networks that were gathering information on nuclear scientists and provoking unrest in the country.
A judiciary statement says the networks were set up by Iranian opposition groups, including the armed People’s Mujahedeen, and that 30 of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Iran says it has dismantled US-backed cyber warfare networks, arrested 30 members.

Minister: China to bid for US high-speed rail projects; building lines in Venezuela, Turkey

China to bid on US high-speed rail projects

BEIJING – China plans to bid for contracts to build U.S. high-speed train lines and is stepping up exports of rail technology to Europe and Latin America, a government official said Saturday.
China has built 4,000 miles (6,500 kilometers) of high-speed rail for its own train system and President [..] Read the original article: here.

Social gaming, motion controllers the buzz of Games Developers Conference

Innovation on display at Games Conference
SAN FRANCISCO – Motion controls and social gaming were the hot topics at this week’s Game Developers Conference, the annual convention of game designers, programmers and executives.

Sony shook up the conference with a splashy introduction of the PlayStation Move, a new wand-shaped PlayStation 3 motion controller system that will rival …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Social gaming, motion controllers the buzz of Games Developers Conference.

SXSW 2010 in Austin Latest News

AUSTIN, TEXAS (GaeaTimes.com)- A lot of small tech companies are trying to get the focus at the ongoing SXSW 2010 festival in Austin. The South by Southwest festival is held each year and it covers movies, interactive technologies as well as music. In the next few days, it will have the presence of companies …. Read the original article  : SXSW 2010 in Austin Latest News.