New US policy will state the main role of nuclear weapons is to deter a nuclear attack

US unveiling new, more restrictive nuclear policy

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is unveiling a new nuclear weapons policy that seeks to narrow the circumstances under which the United States would use such weapons while preserving long-standing assurances of nuclear protection for allies, U.S. officials said.
It is a delicate balance that the administration will describe in … Read more »»».

Vietnam denies Google’s accusations about hacking computers of political foes

Vietnam denies Google’s hacking accusation
HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam has dismissed what it called “groundless” accusations from Google and McAfee that the communist country had apparently used malicious computer programs to hack Web sites and spy on political opponents.
Google Inc. said Vietnam had apparently used software known as “malware” to snoop on opponents of … Read more »»».

Samsung forecasts surge in 1st quarter profit to near-record level as global sales rebound

Samsung forecasts 1st quarter profit surge
SEOUL, South Korea – Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday forecast a surge in first quarter operating profit to near-record levels, heading into a year for which the biggest flat screen TV producer is predicting double-digit sales growth as global markets recover.
The company said it expects operating profit … Read more >>>.

Yelp, fighting allegations of content manipulation, will show visitors filtered reviews

Yelp to show reviews it automatically filters

SAN FRANCISCO – Yelp, seeking to combat allegations that the online reviews site manipulates its users’ feedback on local businesses, will now let visitors see the items that had been automatically removed by software meant to catch unreliable content.
Starting late Monday, Yelp is adding links to take visitors to … Original article on : Yelp, fighting allegations of content manipulation, will show visitors filtered reviews.

After lengthy review, US plans to adopt a more restrictive policy on using nuclear weapons

US to adopt narrower policy on using nuclear arms

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is adopting a new policy limiting the circumstances under which the U.S. would use nuclear weapons, keeping with the president’s pledge to give the nuclear arsenal a less prominent role in U.S. defense strategy.
In line with an in-depth review of U.S. nuclear …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : After lengthy review, US plans to adopt a more restrictive policy on using nuclear weapons.

US plans to propose broader arms control agenda with Russia, to include short-range weapons

US plans broader nuclear arms talks with Russians

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is poised to adopt a new policy potentially restricting the nation’s use of nuclear arms, U.S. officials said, and hopes to persuade Russia to agree to mutual cuts in nuclear arsenals that go beyond the arms treaty both sides will sign this week.
A …. Source  : US plans to propose broader arms control agenda with Russia, to include short-range weapons.

Shortened links on Twitter may not be as malicious as thought

Shortened links may not be as malicious as thought
SAN FRANCISCO – Link-shortening services such as TinyURL seem ideal for criminals because they can disguise the names of malicious sites. Yet on Twitter – one of the most popular places for them – they may not be nearly as malicious as many industry experts … Read more »»».

Unvarnished People Review Site Faces Controversy

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) Unvarnished is a people review site that lets anyone create a profile for a person and review and comment about the person. Yes, you heard it right; it is a people review site in comparison to what sites like Yelp provides for rating or review of Restaurants or local business.

As you’ve … Read more >>>.

Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on first day, meets expectations, underscores challenges

Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on first day
SEATTLE – Apple Inc. said Monday that it delivered more than 300,000 iPads on its opening day, meeting expectations of some analysts while underscoring the challenges the company still faces marketing the device beyond early adopters.
The total seemed modest given the weeks of hype …. Original source  : Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on first day, meets expectations, underscores challenges.

Former Borders CEO received compensation worth $805,774 in 2009, down 26 percent from 2008

Former Borders CEO gets $805,774 pay in 2009

NEW YORK – Former Borders Group Inc. CEO Ron Marshall received compensation in 2009 valued at $805,774, about 26 percent less than he made in the prior year, according to an Associated Press analysis of an SEC filing on Monday.
Marshall, who vacated the CEO position this January after … Original article on : Former Borders CEO received compensation worth $805,774 in 2009, down 26 percent from 2008.

Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on debut day, meets expectations, underscores challenges

Apple sells over 300,000 iPads on day of debut
Apple Inc. said Monday that it sold more than 300,000 iPads on its opening day, meeting the expectations of some analysts while underscoring the challenges the company still faces marketing the much-anticipated device beyond early adopters.
The figures, which included pre-orders that were picked up or …. Original source  : Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on debut day, meets expectations, underscores challenges.

500 Internal Server Error In YouTube

SAN FRANCISCO (Gaea Times.com)- World’s most favorite video sharing website YouTube has been reported to witness 500 Internal Server Error as complained by the YouTube users. It all started off today April 5 in the morning as many regular YouTube users complained of a continuous 500 Internal Server Error.

It has been quite an annoying …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 500 Internal Server Error In YouTube.

Unvarnished- The Reputation Site

SAN FRANCISCO, (Gaea Times.com)- After a long array of social networking platforms already crowding the realm of Internet “Unvarnished” dropped in as a fresh gush of wind. Unvarnished which happens to be a new reputation site had its inception amidst much fanfare. Although the site is in its beta version, Unvarnished claims a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Unvarnished- The Reputation Site.

Top 10 Ways to Disinfect And Save Your Windows 7 After Virus Infection

Virus infection has always been an onus with Microsoft’s Windows operating systems. Microsoft’s “highly secured” Windows 7 is no exception either. Given the unsuccessful trails like Live OneCare and anti-malware Morro, Microsoft is yet to device a successful anti-virus. Having said that, Windows 7 has incurred a number of security enhancements that we had …. Original article  : Top 10 Ways to Disinfect And Save Your Windows 7 After Virus Infection.

German minister sharply criticizes Facebook, asks for strengthened privacy protection

German minister criticizes Facebook on privacy
BERLIN – A German minister has sharply criticized Facebook’s handling of personal data and is calling on the social network to upgrade its privacy settings.
Consumer protection minister Ilse Aigner urges Facebook’s CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg in an open letter “to revise the privacy policy without … Read more : German minister sharply criticizes Facebook, asks for strengthened privacy protection.

Global semiconductor sales up 56 percent in February, driven by demand from emerging nations

Global semiconductor sales up 56 pct in February

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Worldwide semiconductor sales rose by 56.2 percent in February, extending a recovery in chip sales, with the lift mainly coming from demand for electronic goods in emerging economies, a trade group reported Monday.
The Semiconductor Industry Association said chip sales rose to $22 billion in …. Source  : Global semiconductor sales up 56 percent in February, driven by demand from emerging nations.

First Demo: iPad jailbreak Video

Just within a day of its formal release in US, jailbreak community is up with the jailbreak for iPad.?? Musclenerd, an iPhone Dev Team member has succeeded in obtaining root access to Apple’s tablet. He confirmed the jailbreak in a video showing the procedure. The jailbreak is purely a developmental hack with no revelation … Original source on Gaea Times at : First Demo: iPad jailbreak Video.

BSNL launches 3G services in Manipur

IMPHAL -Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched 3G services in Manipur to help to bring the state at par with other states.

On March 20, 3G services were launched for the first time in Manipur and will be available in Porompat, … Read more »»».