Bet I know what you’re thinking: ‘Mind-reading’ computer uses brain scans to guess at thoughts

‘Mind-reading’ brain-scan software showcased in NY

NEW YORK – Mind reading may no longer be the domain of psychics and fortune tellers – now some computers can do it, too.
Software that uses brain scans to determine what items people are thinking about was among the technological innovations showcased Wednesday by Intel Corp., which drew back the … Read more >>.

Nuclear arms treaty would slightly reduce long-range arms but leave thousands untouched

Nuclear treaty would cut only long-range arms

WASHINGTON – The new nuclear arms treaty that the U.S. and Russia will sign Thursday in Prague may mark a historic return to arms control efforts for the world’s nuclear superpowers, but the pact is more a modest step than a major leap along the road to reductions in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nuclear arms treaty would slightly reduce long-range arms but leave thousands untouched.

Windows 7 SP1 beta Leak

Windows 7 SP1 has been leaked ahead of the beta cycle and its available as a torrent.?? It’s already downloaded from a number of torrent sites. One of the working strings being 6.1.7601.16537.amd64fre.win7.100327-0053. The Service Pack 1 was announced in March for both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, but the release date …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Windows 7 SP1 beta Leak.

Many iPad Users to Report Wi-Fi Problems

Several Apple iPad users reported that the gadget has problems to connect with the wi-fi devices because of weak signals. Apple responded by saying on the support page “under certain conditions, iPad may not automatically rejoin a known wi-fi network”. Although, the company offered a fix for it, it responded that the problem …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Many iPad Users to Report Wi-Fi Problems.

Email encryption firm Zix says new orders doubled in the first quarter

Email encryption firm Zix says 1Q new orders rise

DALLAS – Zix Corp. said Wednesday that new first-year orders in its fiscal first quarter doubled from a year ago. The e-mail encryption company also affirmed its revenue and adjusted earnings for the quarter.
New, first-year orders are those from new customers or existing customers who added to … Read : Email encryption firm Zix says new orders doubled in the first quarter.

Standard Microsystems posts 4th-quarter profit, reversing loss

Standard Micro posts 4Q profit above Street views

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Chip maker Standard Microsystems Corp. posted a fiscal fourth-quarter profit above Wall Street’s expectations Wednesday, reversing a year-ago loss that was weighed by goodwill impairment expenses and lower revenue.
It also posted fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue guidance above analysts’ forecasts and its stock was up … Original article on : Standard Microsystems posts 4th-quarter profit, reversing loss.

On the top of many iPhone users’ wish lists: for Apple to let them do more things at once

IPhone update might address multitasking complaint
SEATTLE – Topping the wish list for the iPhone and the iPad: broader ability to run more than one program at a time.
On Thursday, Apple Inc. will unveil updates to the software that powers both devices. Although Apple has provided no details, iPhone owners and computer programmers who … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : On the top of many iPhone users’ wish lists: for Apple to let them do more things at once.

NYC lawsuit seeks damages for photographs, art in books Google wants to put in digital library

NY suit vs. Google seeks damages for pictures, art
NEW YORK – A new lawsuit filed in federal court in New York City seeks to force Internet search leader Google to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for pictures and art used in the gigantic digital library it’s trying to create.
The copyright …. Read the original article  : here.

Arkansas teen accuses mom of harassment for postings on his Facebook page

Arkansas teen accuses mom of Facebook harassment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The mother of a 16-year-old boy said she was only being a good mom when she locked him out of his Facebook account after reading he had driven home at 95 mph one night because he was mad at a girl. His response: … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Arkansas teen accuses mom of harassment for postings on his Facebook page.

How much does a $499 iPad cost Apple to make? About $259.60, says 1 research firm

Research firm puts $499 iPad costs at $259.60

NEW YORK – The iPad may promise a computing revolution, but Apple’s new gadget is also a pile of glass, metal and electronic innards – $259.60 worth, or about half the retail price, according to an independent estimate released Wednesday.
After taking the iPad apart and adding up the … Read more : How much does a $499 iPad cost Apple to make? About $259.60, says 1 research firm.

16-year-old Arkansas boy files complaint accusing mother of slanderous Facebook postings

Arkansas boy, 16, accuses mom of Facebook slander
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – A 16-year-old Arkansas boy is claiming in a criminal complaint that his mother slandered him on his Facebook page.
Denise New of Arkadelphia is charged with harassment and her son – whose name has not been released – is asking that his … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 16-year-old Arkansas boy files complaint accusing mother of slanderous Facebook postings.

New Yorker author who wrote book on Google says China media restricted from covering his visit

US author says China media can’t cover Google book
BEIJING – The author of a new book about Google will not promote it in China next month because he says the government is restricting the Chinese media’s writings about the company since it moved its search engine off the mainland to avoid … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New Yorker author who wrote book on Google says China media restricted from covering his visit.

Motorola agrees to license technology from Fractus, cell phone antenna maker

Motorola agrees to license technology from Fractus
NEW YORK – Fractus S.A., a Spanish company that makes antennas for mobile phones, said Wednesday it has reached a deal to license its technology to Motorola Inc.
The company said the agreement is not exclusive and covers all Motorola products. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Fractus, a privately … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Motorola agrees to license technology from Fractus, cell phone antenna maker.

50 p.c PCs are Going to be Touch Screen by the Year 2015

As per the recent report by Gartner, although, touch screen devices started to come in the market in 2010, but, its adoption in Enterprise Market is still very slow. Nevertheless, the research firm predicted that 50 p.c. PCs will be touchscreen by the end of the year 2015.
“What we’re going to see is the … Original article on : 50 p.c PCs are Going to be Touch Screen by the Year 2015.

Complete List of 43 Twitter-derived APIs Unleased

Voila! For all Twitter mashups building unique apps for Twitter, the Twitter APIs are key. We got a across a directory of 43 Twitter derived APIs. Of course, there are scores of Twitter API open source examples to look into, but here’s a collection to glance through. Developers have been using open source Twitter [..] Read the original article: here.

The Love Story between Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy Ended in Twitter

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy ended their five years relationship on their Twitter pages. Hollywood insiders are very surprised about the announcement because Carrey advocated for vaccines and autism,?? a neurological disease that McCarthy’s son is suffering from.
“Jenny my Love, you’ve stolen my heart, my soul and of course anything you find in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The Love Story between Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy Ended in Twitter.

Top 10 Precautions to Protect Windows Computer Against Virus, Spyware and Malware

The web is flooded with ideas for protecting Windows computers against viruses. Even with scores of ideas to prevent virus it’s difficult to avert the new types of online attacks. Viruses remain the most common type of threat, but hackers today use vicious multi-layered attacks, such as worms in instant message that are linked …. Original article  : Top 10 Precautions to Protect Windows Computer Against Virus, Spyware and Malware.

16-year-old boy sues his mother, claiming her postings on his Facebook page amount to slander

16-year-old boy accuses mother of Facebook slander
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – A 16-year-old Arkansas boy is suing his mother, accusing her of slandering him on his Facebook page.
Denise New of Arkadelphia is charged with harassment and her son – whose name has not been released – is asking that his mother be prohibited … Read more >>>.

NetApp to buy storage software maker Bycast; terms not disclosed

NetApp to buy storage software maker Bycast

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Data storage company NetApp Inc. said Wednesday it has agreed to buy privately held rival Bycast Inc.
NetApp says the acquisition will extend its expertise in the area of so-called object-based storage software, which uses a method of storing digital information that makes it easier to find.
The … Read more : NetApp to buy storage software maker Bycast; terms not disclosed.

Cloud Antivirus Hoax In Facebook

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- It is a common strategy of the malicious hackers and creators of malware to spread their harmful applications by presenting them as antivirus products to unsuspecting users. A lot of people receive spam mails containing such fake system security products that are actually malware in disguise. Recently, a fake antivirus … Read more : Cloud Antivirus Hoax In Facebook.