Sunday, March 28, 2010

Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for March 28, 2010

Sunday, March 28, 2010


On Line Rivalry Led 15 Year Old to Stab his Classmates

A 16 year old high school student can land up in Laguna Beach jail for a Facebook row with his ex classmates. Michael Jason Wilson stabbed his ex classmate, 17 yr old Julian C at his stomach and hit two of Julian’s friend with a knife.

Julian C., drove to the house of Wilson … Read : On Line Rivalry Led 15 Year Old to Stab his Classmates.

Skin will Soon Become your Gadget Control Pad

UK researchers are working out?? a technology so that you will be able to control phones and music players using tap touches.The system with a projector can use the skin as a surface to display menu choices, a number pad or a screen. You need 20 minutes training to learn the system called … Read : Skin will Soon Become your Gadget Control Pad.

Hawaii pings Google in hopes of improving its Internet lag behind rest of the nation

Hawaii searching for Internet answers with Google
HONOLULU – Stuck in the Internet slow lane, Hawaii and its sluggish network are hoping Google will ride to the rescue.
Through online petitions, a Facebook fan page and a YouTube video by the governor, Hawaii wants to persuade Google to choose the islands for one of its [..] Read the original article: here.

Top 10 AdSense Competitors Today

Google AdSense is the leading content-sensitive ad network today. However, Google Adsense doesn’t excersie monopoly over web based advertising, it has several competitors in the market. Google’s terms and conditions are strict such that several web publishers cannot use adsense adverts on their sales. Some publishers are either denied from joining the Google Adsense program, …. Original article  : Top 10 AdSense Competitors Today.

Netflix.com/Wii – Instant Streaming Video via Wii To TV

Today Netflix.com has announced to launch “streaming to Wii” service for the Netflix members. In their official site they stated that it will be a great experience for their users. Netflix will provide an instant streaming video from internet via Wii console to your TV. This service will enable you to watch video, while …. Source  : Netflix.com/Wii – Instant Streaming Video via Wii To TV.

Airtel iPhone 3GS Unveiled In India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- India’s biggest mobile service operator Bharti Airtel has announced that it will start selling the much anticipated Apple iPhone 3GS in India. The sales start from today. It will be sold in 16GB and 32GB capacities and the users get the choice of picking between the white and black …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Airtel iPhone 3GS Unveiled In India.

LG Infinia TV Unveiled

SEOUL, KOREA (GaeaTimes.com)- LG has unveiled the world’s first full LED 3D TV, LG Infinia TV which is a model called LX9500 which first made its debut at the CES 2010. 22.3mm slim, 55 inch screen size that is roughly estimated round 1200 LED’s are the biggest power boosters for this newbie launched by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : LG Infinia TV Unveiled.

Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit falls as expenses climb

Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit declines

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – Employee management software company Saba Software Inc. said Thursday that its fiscal third-quarter profit fell as increased sales and marketing expenses overshadowed a small increase in revenue.
For the quarter that ended Feb. 28, Saba earned $430,000, or a penny per share. This compares with a profit …. Source article  : Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit falls as expenses climb.

Ambac, Best Buy, ConAgra, Citigroup , Qualcomm among big market movers Thursday

Ambac, Best Buy, ConAgra, Citigroup are big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Ambac Financial Group Inc., down 14 cents at 66 cents
The bond insurer said again that it may seek bankruptcy protection after state regulators took control of some of … Original article on : Ambac, Best Buy, ConAgra, Citigroup , Qualcomm among big market movers Thursday.

Saba Software to repurchase up to $5 million worth of its shares

Saba to buy back up to $5M worth of stock
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – Saba Software Inc. said Thursday that its board approved a plan to buy back up to $5 million worth of its common shares.

The employee management software company said it may repurchase stock through private or open market transactions. It did not set … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Saba Software to repurchase up to $5 million worth of its shares.

Oracle profit slips 10.5 percent on Sun acquisition, but new-software revenue rises

Oracle profit slips, but software revenue rises
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp.’s profit fell 10.5 percent in the latest quarter as the business software maker absorbed Sun Microsystems and its expenses for building and supporting computer servers.
Still, Oracle’s profit edged past Wall Street’s estimates and its revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher … Read : Oracle profit slips 10.5 percent on Sun acquisition, but new-software revenue rises.

Oracle profit tops Wall Street forecast as revenue jumps 17 pct

Oracle profit and revenue top Wall Street forecast
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp.’s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street’s estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row.
That is an encouraging sign that big companies are steadily increasing their spending on new technology projects.
Oracle said after the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oracle profit tops Wall Street forecast as revenue jumps 17 pct.

Stocks erase advance after doubt emerges about prospects for Greece bailout; Dow adds 5 points

Stocks give up steep gains on renewed Greece woes
NEW YORK – Renewed concern about Greece’s debt problems short-circuited the big stock market rally.
The Dow Jones industrial average closed Thursday with a gain of just 5 points after earlier rising to a new high for 2010. Broader indexes slipped.
The market’s advance …. Original source  : Stocks erase advance after doubt emerges about prospects for Greece bailout; Dow adds 5 points.

Feds to invest $32.2 million in broadband Internet access on sprawling Indian reservation

Grant to fund high-speed Internet on Navajo Nation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The federal government is investing more than $32 million in stimulus funds to help the nation’s largest American Indian reservation, the Navajo Nation, build a high-speed Internet highway that will connect thousands of homes and businesses across the sprawling reservation.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced … Original source on Gaea Times at : Feds to invest $32.2 million in broadband Internet access on sprawling Indian reservation.

China’s Qiao Xing terminates deal to acquire 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Eversun

Qiao Xing cancels deal to acquire stake in Eversun

BEIJING – Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co. Ltd. said Thursday that it has terminated the proposed purchase of a 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Beijing Eversun Technology Co. Ltd.
The Chinese cell phone maker said that it couldn’t reach an agreement over certain commercial terms with …. Source  : China’s Qiao Xing terminates deal to acquire 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Eversun.

Hewlett-Packard names Peter Galanis as CEO of its Canadian operations, replacing Paul Tsaparis

HP names Peter Galanis as CEO of Canada operations

NEW YORK – Technology company Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it named Peter Galanis as president and CEO of its Canadian operations.
Galanis, 43, previously served as director of global accounts for HP’s manufacturing and distribution industries business in the central region of the country. He joined HP in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Hewlett-Packard names Peter Galanis as CEO of its Canadian operations, replacing Paul Tsaparis.

Stocks resume climb after stronger numbers from Best Buy, Qualcomm; Greek debt worries ease

Stocks climb on forecasts from Best Buy, Qualcomm
NEW YORK – Stocks resumed their climb Thursday after upbeat forecasts from Best Buy and Qualcomm boosted expectations for the economy.
The advance came a day after a drop in the market interrupted a string of gains. The Dow Jones industrial average has risen in 10 of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Stocks resume climb after stronger numbers from Best Buy, Qualcomm; Greek debt worries ease.

Qwest seeking $350M in stimulus money to expand high-speed Internet access to rural areas

Qwest seeks $350M in stimulus money for broadband

DENVER – Qwest, the nation’s fourth largest traditional phone company, is seeking $350 million in federal stimulus funds to provide high-speed Internet service to people living in rural areas.
Qwest Communications International Inc. wants to build facilities that will serve more than 500,000 homes, schools, businesses with download speeds …. Read the original article  : here.

Traffic for Smartphone Went Up 193% in a Year

According to AdMob, the mobile advertising network, smartphone traffic is up in a year and feature phone traffic is down. Also, mobile internet service is increasing drastically for the devices like iPod that does not have built in phone. AdMob compares the traffic between Feb 2009 and Feb 2010 in three categories as mentioned …. Source article  : Traffic for Smartphone Went Up 193% in a Year.

Ness Technologies to buy Gilon Business Insight for $17.5 million

Ness Technologies to buy Gilon for $17.5M
NEW YORK – Ness Technologies will buy Gilon Business Insight Ltd., a provider of business intelligence consulting and services, for about $17.5 million, the company said Thursday.

The information technology service provider said the acquisition will help it meet growing demand for business intelligence software and services.
As part of the … Read more >>>.

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