Robot Serves Food and Dances for You in Thailand

Have you ever thought about a Japanese restaurant in Thailand. But, the dream came into reality because Lapassarad Thanaphant invested?? 30 million baht ($927,600) for the Bangkok-based posh Hajime restaurant and the amount also includes four motorized robot waiters that she brought from Japan. You can place order on touchscreens and a smart … Original article on : Robot Serves Food and Dances for You in Thailand.

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 »»».

China denies hacking Indian Defence Ministry computers

NEW DELHI – China has denied that Chengdu-based hackers stole information from the Indian Defence Ministry.

A group of researchers at the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto claimed that a cyber-espionage group based in southwest China stole documents from the Indian Defence Ministry and emails from the Dalai Lama’s office.
The hackers … Read more : China denies hacking Indian Defence Ministry computers.

The Synopsis of IT Salary During Post Recession Period

According to David Buzzell, CIO at the workforce management solutions provider, although, there was no lay off in the IT department of many organizations, total compensation has been impacted badly, and workloads went up exponentially. As per the survey conducted by Computer 2010 Salary Survey, everything is kind of thorny: Bonuses and benefits are …. Original article  : The Synopsis of IT Salary During Post Recession Period.

The Real Reason for Bebo Shutdown

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and such pictures do prove the point.

To quote from AOL Ventures EVP Jon Brod’s memo sent to employees:
“it is clear that social networking is a space with heavy competition, and where scale defines success. Bebo, unfortunately, is a business that has been declining and, as a …. Source article  : The Real Reason for Bebo Shutdown.

Correction: Vietnam Google stories

Correction: Vietnam Google stories
HANOI, Vietnam – In stories March 31 and April 6, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Google Inc. blamed Vietnam’s government for a scheme to dupe Vietnamese-speaking Internet users around the world into downloading malicious software. A March 30 post in a Google blog asserted the attacks serve political ends, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Correction: Vietnam Google stories.

Users of Apple’s iPad may have easier time at airport security checkpoints than laptop users

Apple’s iPad easier on airport screener’s eyes
ATLANTA – Apple’s iPad tablet is friendlier than a traditional laptop when it comes to airport security.
The Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that in general you should not need to remove your iPad from your bag. That’s because it’s relatively small and people who carry … Read more >>>.

Shares in China Information Security jump on deal for build-out of smart electric grid

China Info. Security jumps on smart-grid deal news

NEW YORK – Shares in China Information Security Technology Inc. jumped by nearly a third Tuesday after the company said it was chosen as one of two suppliers to help build out China’s nationwide smart electricity grid.
Shares rose $1.68, or 31.6 percent, to close at $7.00.
The company said [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: AOL looking to sell or shutter Bebo 2 years after buying social site for $850M

Summary Box: AOL looking to sell or shut down Bebo
FUTURE IN LIMBO: AOL plans to sell or shut down the social-networking site Bebo after concluding it needs a “significant investment” to remain competitive.
IN THE SHADOWS: Despite AOL’s ambitions to grow Bebo in the U.S., its audience has been slipping and is a sliver … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: AOL looking to sell or shutter Bebo 2 years after buying social site for $850M.

Vietnam denies responsibility for hackings, spread of malware

Vietnam denies responsibility for hackings
HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam has dismissed what it called “groundless” implications it used malicious computer programs to hack Web sites and spy on political opponents.
Google Inc. said in a post last week on its security blog that software known as “malware” was used to snoop on opponents of a … Read : Vietnam denies responsibility for hackings, spread of malware.

Summary Box: Federal court rules for Comcast, against FCC in key ‘net neutrality’ case

Summary Box: Federal court deals blow to FCC

THE COURT DECISION: The Federal Communications Commission lacks authority to order cable TV provider Comcast Corp. to follow “network neutrality” rules, which require broadband providers to treat all Internet traffic equally.
SETBACK FOR FCC: The ruling makes it difficult for the agency to mandate net neutrality for all broadband … Read more : Summary Box: Federal court rules for Comcast, against FCC in key ‘net neutrality’ case.

Stocks post modest moves after financials rise, tech slips; Dow remains near 11,000 mark

Stocks wander on thin news; Dow stays below 11,000

NEW YORK – Stocks ended mixed after a rise in bank stocks offset drops in some technology and consumer staples stocks.
Shares of regional banks have risen Tuesday following upbeat comments from analysts. Tech stocks are mixed after business software company CA Inc. issued a disappointing earnings forecast.
The … Read more »».

AOL looking to sell or shutter Bebo 2 years after buying social site for $850M

AOL looking to sell or shut down social site Bebo

SAN FRANCISCO – The struggling Internet company AOL plans to sell or shut down social Web site Bebo, which it bought for $850 million nearly two years ago.
In an e-mail sent to AOL Inc. employees Tuesday, the company said that Bebo’s audience is falling and that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Federal appeals court rules for Comcast and against FCC on key ‘net neutrality’ case

FCC loses key ruling on Internet ‘neutrality’
WASHINGTON – A federal court threw the future of Internet regulations into doubt Tuesday with a far-reaching decision that went against the Federal Communications Commission and could even hamper the government’s plans to expand broadband access in the United States.
The U.S. Court of Appeals …. Source  : Federal appeals court rules for Comcast and against FCC on key ‘net neutrality’ case.

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

US unveils new, more restrictive nuclear policy

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is altering its decades-old nuclear weapons policy to reduce the role and number of such weapons. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the change will pave the way toward an eventual nuclear-free world.
The United States, the only nation to ever unleash an atomic bomb during …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New US policy states the main role of nuclear weapons is to deter a nuclear attack.

10 Best iPod Hacks For You

To extract more than what you have paid for iPod, you need to hack the device. There’s more ask from the iPod than the music, contacts, calendars and notes. If you are geeky brain you’d be craving for the hottest iPod hacks to get under the carpet. iPod hack could include anything from modding …. Original article  : 10 Best iPod Hacks For You.

Young women flock to Web communities while men show signs of ‘networking fatigue,’ study finds

Study: More women embracing Web communities
NEW YORK – In a sharp reversal, more young women are now embracing online communities than their male counterparts, a new study says.
By contrast, men are showing some signs of “networking fatigue,” with fewer men saying that their online communities are as important as their offline equivalents.
The shift … Read more >>.

Federal appeals court rules for Comcast and against FCC on ‘net neutrality’ case

US court rules against FCC on ‘net neutrality’

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to require broadband providers to give equal treatment to all Internet traffic flowing over their networks.
The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is a big victory … Read : Federal appeals court rules for Comcast and against FCC on ‘net neutrality’ case.

Verizon CEO told Apple of interest in iPhone, but won’t say if it’s coming to Verizon Wireless

Verizon CEO has told Apple of iPhone interest
NEW YORK – Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg says the company has told Apple that it wants to carry the iPhone. But he declined to say when – or even if – the popular smart phone will be available for Verizon Wireless customers.
In remarks Tuesday before the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Verizon CEO told Apple of interest in iPhone, but won’t say if it’s coming to Verizon Wireless.

Business software maker CA to cut 1,000 jobs, close facilities in restructuring effort

Business software maker CA to cut 1,000 jobs

Business software company CA Inc. said Tuesday that it’s cutting 1,000 jobs – or about 8 percent of its work force – and consolidating offices as part of a restructuring plan to reduce costs and become more efficient.
The company also steered earnings expectations to the lower end of …. Original source  : Business software maker CA to cut 1,000 jobs, close facilities in restructuring effort.

Rhapsody cuts monthly music plan to $10 at spinoff; aims to be profitable by end of year

Rhapsody cuts monthly music plan to $10 at spinoff
LOS ANGELES – Subscription music service Rhapsody is dropping its monthly price to $9.99 from $14.99, hoping that loads of iPhone users who sampled it will now pay for all-you-can-listen access.
Several companies have announced their intention to launch similar music plans that …. Source article  : Rhapsody cuts monthly music plan to $10 at spinoff; aims to be profitable by end of year.

Okla. information officer discusses technology functions, consolidation of information systems

Okla. information officer discusses technology

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s first chief information officer said Monday the state has made “a tremendous investment” in computers and technology that can serve as the backbone of a consolidated network of services Oklahomans can access to stay informed about government services.
But Alex Pettit, named to the job last month by …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

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.

File Sharing may End Soon in UK due to the Recent Approval of Digital Economy Bill

Digital Economy Bill bill was approved by MPs in UK by a majority of 142 votes and it will become a law afterward. According to the bill, everyone will stop to share files online and internet service providers will be compelled to send letters to any of their subscribers if there is any … Read : File Sharing may End Soon in UK due to the Recent Approval of Digital Economy Bill.

Glance: A look at of the major changes coming to the software behind the iPhone, iPad

Glance: Changes coming to the iPhone, iPad
Some of the major changes coming to the software that runs the iPhone and the iPad:
- The ability to use multiple apps at the same time. This is something iPhone users have long been clamoring for, and it will allow users to, say, play music from an …. Read the original article  : Glance: A look at of the major changes coming to the software behind the iPhone, iPad.

Microchip Technology closes $292 million Silicon Storage acquisition

Microchip Tech closes Silicon Storage acquisition

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Microchip Technology Inc. has closed its acquisition of Silicon Storage Technology Inc., the companies said Thursday.
About 91 percent of Silicon’s shareholders voted in favor of the deal in a shareholder meeting Thursday.
Microchip had offered $3.05 per share in cash, or about $292 million in all.
Shares of Microchip … Read : Microchip Technology closes $292 million Silicon Storage acquisition.

BMC Software, US Airways, Target, Forest Laboratories among big market movers Thursday

BMC Software, US Airways, Target are big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
BMC Software Inc., up $1.40 at $39.52
A Credit Suisse analyst upgraded the software maker because of a lucrative partnership with Cisco Systems Inc.
US Airways Group Inc., up 73 … Read : BMC Software, US Airways, Target, Forest Laboratories among big market movers Thursday.

Movers roundup: Pier 1 shares hit nearly 3-year high, BMC Software stock jumps on upgrade

Movers roundup: Pier 1 Imports, BMC Software

Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, April 8, from AP Financial News:
CHICAGO (AP) – Investors sent shares of troubled home decor store Pier 1 Imports Inc. to a nearly three-year high amid speculation that the company’s turnaround efforts were finally beginning to take hold.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Shares … Original article on : Movers roundup: Pier 1 shares hit nearly 3-year high, BMC Software stock jumps on upgrade.

Summary Box: Apple will update iPhones, iPads to run more than 1 program at once

Summary Box: Apple iPhone to get multitasking
THE NEW FEATURE: The ability for Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad to run more than one program at a time. Rivals already offer this, and iPhone owners have long sought it.
COMING SOON: This summer to iPhones, this fall to iPads.
THE FINE PRINT: Not for older models. You’ll …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Apple will update iPhones, iPads to run more than 1 program at once.

Summary Box: Forrester says tech industry recovering

Summary Box: Tech spending on the mend
THE FORECAST: U.S. spending in technology products and services will grow by 8.4 percent in 2010, according to Forrester Research. The January forecast was for a 6.6 percent growth.

WHERE IS THE GROWTH: Spending on communications equipment is higher than Forrester previously expected, but the computer equipment and software sectors … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Forrester says tech industry recovering.

Michigan has ‘hot’ jobs, experts say, but training and education are key to getting them

Michigan has some ‘hot’ jobs, but skills are key

LANSING, Mich. – Even as Michigan endures the nation’s highest unemployment rate, there are jobs available in select fields for people with the right skills.
Among the “hot jobs” highlighted by one college are pharmacy technicians, call center specialists, computer numerical control machinists and quality inspectors. The average [..] Read the original article: here.

Federal Communications Commission plans to move forward quickly with national broadband plan

FCC plans to move forward with broadband plan soon

WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday that it intends to move forward quickly with key recommendations in its national broadband plan – even though a federal appeals court this week undermined the agency’s legal authority to regulate high-speed Internet access.
The FCC needs that authority to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal Communications Commission plans to move forward quickly with national broadband plan.

Apple will update iPhones, iPads to run more than 1 program at once; feature long sought

Apple iPhone to soon get long-sought multitasking
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad devices will soon be able to run more than one program at a time, an ability that phones from Apple’s rivals already offer and that iPhone owners have long sought.
The changes, coming this summer to iPhones and this … Read more »».

Apple sold 450,000 iPads in nearly a week, as company prepares software updates for iPhone

Apple says it sold 450,000 iPads in nearly a week
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple CEO Steve Jobs says the company has sold 450,000 iPads since its launch Saturday.
Jobs, looking thin in his signature black turtleneck, jeans and wire-rimmed glasses, gave out the information at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on Thursday as the company …. Original article  : Apple sold 450,000 iPads in nearly a week, as company prepares software updates for iPhone.

Forrester says worldwide tech industry recovery has started

Tech industry recovery under way, says Forrester
NEW YORK – A new report on information technology provided further evidence that an industry recovery is under way, with U.S. spending now expected to grow faster than previously believed.
Forrester Research now expects information-technology spending in the U.S. to grow by 8.4 percent this year, to $550 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Forrester says worldwide tech industry recovery has started.

Apple is Planning to Launch Smaller Size iPad in 1Q2011: Digitime Research

According to Digitimes Research senior analyst Mingchi Kuo, Apple is expected to launch 5- to 7-inch model of the iPad in the first quarter of 2011. Kuo said that the price of the iPad is going to be below US $400 and will be targeted for the very portable mobile device market. … Read more >>>.

AT&T to sell the European operations of its Wi-Fi hotspot subsidiary to Swisscom

AT&T to sell European Wi-Fi operator to Swisscom

DALLAS – AT&T Inc. said Thursday it is selling the European operations of its Wayport Inc. subsidiary to the Swiss telecommunications company Swisscom AG.
Wayport operates Wi-Fi hotspots in McDonald’s restaurants and hotels. AT&T bought the company in 2008 for $275 million and will continue to operate the U.S. …. Source  : AT&T to sell the European operations of its Wi-Fi hotspot subsidiary to Swisscom.

Top 10 Payroll Software

Payroll is a major administrative hassle for every business, especially those running on small scale. It takes hours in calculating withholdings, completing government reports, depositing tax money in various accounts, and writing and signing checks. Apart from that there are other quarterly filings and tax-payment requirements that needs to be addressed on time. In … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top 10 Payroll Software.

United Microelectronics posts jump in 1Q sales as chip industry recovers

United Microelectronics posts jump in 1Q sales

NEW YORK – Taiwan’s United Microelectronics Corp., a contract chipmaker, said Thursday its first-quarter revenue more than doubled from the year before.
It pulled in 26.7 billion Taiwanese dollars ($846.4 million), up from 10.8 billion Taiwanese dollars in the same quarter last year.
On average, analysts expected earnings of $870.4 million, …. Original article  : United Microelectronics posts jump in 1Q sales as chip industry recovers.

8 Things that Netbook can Learn From iPad

Video is one of the important features for any portable computer. Netbook doesn’t handle Video that good. Netbook works pretty well with downloaded video files–but for Flash-based video like YouTube or Hulu, there is an issue for full screen HD. iPad doesn’t support Flash. But, Netflix apps are loaded very quickly on iPad …. Original article  : 8 Things that Netbook can Learn From iPad.

iPhone OS 4.0: Features to Look For

April 8, 2010 will be marked as a big day in Apple mobile history because this is the day Steve Jobs and co would reveal the next generation of iPhone OS. Before the announcement of iPhone OS 4.0, rumors are circulating the web surface about plausible features of iPhone OS 4.0. I have gone …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gaming giant Activision countersues execs who helped produce blockbuster ‘Modern Warfare 2???

Activision countersues ‘Modern Warfare’ execs

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Two former studio heads overseeing last year’s blockbuster video game “Modern Warfare 2″ were fired for insubordination and trying to poach key employees from Activision, the gaming giant alleged in court filings.
Activision on Thursday countersued former Infinity Ward executives Jason West and Vince Zampella, who sued Activision … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gaming giant Activision countersues execs who helped produce blockbuster ‘Modern Warfare 2′.

Argentine president tells US business group her country is a solid place to invest

Argentine leader predicts success on bond dispute

WASHINGTON – Argentina’s president predicted Friday that her government’s multibillion-dollar debt-swap offer next week will resolve a long-running legal standoff with American bondholders.
Cristina Fernandez’s speech to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was intended to reassure investors ahead of a $20 billion debt-swap offer Wednesday that Argentina is counting on … Original source on Gaea Times at : Argentine president tells US business group her country is a solid place to invest.

Autodesk settles trademark dispute with Open Design Alliance

Autodesk reaches settlement in trademark dispute

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Autodesk Inc. has settled a 3-year-old trademark dispute over its DWG, or drawing, file format with the Open Design Alliance, a consortium of software developers and users that promotes open and standard formats for computer-aided design data.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Open Design Alliance …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Autodesk settles trademark dispute with Open Design Alliance.

Nokia completes purchase of mobile browser company Novarra

Nokia completes purchase of Novarra
ESPOO, Finland – Cell phone giant Nokia Corp. said Friday that its acquisition of Novarra Inc. has closed.
Privately held Novarra develops mobile browser and services, which are used on cell phones for Internet access. Nokia plans to use the software on its Series 40 phones. Novarra is based in … Read more : Nokia completes purchase of mobile browser company Novarra.

Iran unveils third generation of domestically built centrifuges capable of faster enrichment

Iran unveils more advanced centrifuge machines

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran unveiled a third generation of domestically built centrifuges Friday as the Islamic Republic accelerates a uranium enrichment program that has alarmed world powers fearful of the nuclear program’s aims.
The new machines are capable of much faster enrichment than those now being used in Iran’s nuclear facilities, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iran unveils third generation of domestically built centrifuges capable of faster enrichment.

Nokia buys MetaCarta to use technology in local search services, terms not given

Nokia buys MetaCarta for local search services
NEW YORK – Nokia Corp., the world’s biggest mobile phone maker, said Friday it has bought MetaCarta Inc., whose technology helps users find “anything written about any place.”
Financial terms were not disclosed. Privately held MetaCarta, based in Cambridge, Mass., employs about 30 people.
Nokia said it will use …. Original source  : Nokia buys MetaCarta to use technology in local search services, terms not given.

The Growth of Search Volume Dropped in US

The overall growth of search queries in US slowed down drastically. According to comScore’s qSearch study, the search volume dropped 7.6 percent in March, 2010 from 10.4 percent growth in February, 2010 and 33.1 percent growth in March, 2009. The negative growth may be an indication of the fact that search engines are …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Top 10 Concept Cars you Never Dreamt of

For all those coupe lovers who wanna hallucinate beyond the typical cars we bring a a la carte of the top 10 concept cars. Going by the definition, a concept car is prototype made to showcase an idea, new styling, technology and more. The concept cars are getting increasingly popular as the manufacturers are …. Source article  : Top 10 Concept Cars you Never Dreamt of.

Accusation of harassment by managers leads to probe into France Telecom employee suicides

Probe opened into France Telecom suicides
PARIS – A state prosecutor has ordered an investigation into accusations that harassment by managers at France Telecom was to blame for employee suicides.

The prosecutor’s office said Friday the probe follows a complaint last year by a union representing France Telecom employees as well as a report by the state …. Source article  : Accusation of harassment by managers leads to probe into France Telecom employee suicides.

Central Government kicks off 3G spectrum auction

NEW DELHI – The Union Government on Friday kick-started the much awaited auction of the third-generation (3G) telecom services, which is proposed to smooth the progress of high-speed mobile services in the country.

In the current fiscal, the government has approximated a profit …. Original source  : Central Government kicks off 3G spectrum auction.

You’re a twit! Brown axes UK election candidate who goaded political rivals on Twitter account

Tweet this: You’re fired, Brown tells UK candidate
LONDON – Britain’s governing Labour Party fired a candidate in the national election Friday after he made offensive and profane comments about his political foes on his Twitter account.
Stuart MacLennan, who was running in the Moray district in northern Scotland, made a litany of obscene attacks …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : You’re a twit! Brown axes UK election candidate who goaded political rivals on Twitter account.

Ultimate road test: Stanford’s driverless Audi tests high-speed handling on Colo.’s Pikes Peak

Audi to climb Pikes Peak without a driver
SAN JOSE, Calif. – It can traverse rough terrain, accelerate quickly and negotiate sharp turns like other high-performance sports cars, but there’s one thing that sets this Audi coupe apart: It doesn’t need a driver.

The car, named Shelley, is the latest creation by Stanford University researchers who are …. Source  : Ultimate road test: Stanford’s driverless Audi tests high-speed handling on Colo.’s Pikes Peak.

Serious Java Flaws Unearthed

All current versions of Windows are prone to external attack due to a flaw within the Java Web Start Framework. Two security researchers made this announcement yesterday about the flaw. The flaw could lead into very simple Web attacks, to fatal attack on the system. Researchers Tavis Ormandy and Ruben Santamartamade separate … Original article on : Serious Java Flaws Unearthed.

Summary Box: Some phone, cable companies say broadband stimulus could fund unfair competition

Summary Box: Broadband funds draw complaints

THE MONEY: Congress provided $7.2 billion in last year’s stimulus package to fund the expansion of high-speed Internet access.
THE COMPLAINTS: Some phone and cable companies complain that the money is sometimes being used to fund networks that will compete with services they already offer.
THE DEFENSE: Government officials handing out the …. Original source  : Summary Box: Some phone, cable companies say broadband stimulus could fund unfair competition.

Phone, cable companies say broadband stimulus funds could take money out of their pockets

Broadband funds stimulate laments from companies

WASHINGTON – When Congress included $7.2 billion for broadband in last year’s stimulus bill, its goal was to bring high-speed Internet connections and information-age jobs to parts of the country desperate for both things.
Now as the government awards the money, some phone and cable companies complain that not all of …. Source article  : Phone, cable companies say broadband stimulus funds could take money out of their pockets.

New Zealand accountancy firms outsourcing work to India

WELLINGTON – New Zealand may have 30,000 chartered accountants, but a large number of accountancy firms are outsourcing their work to India.

At least two New Zealand accountancy firms, including Polson Higgs, have been progressively outsourcing back-office accounting to India, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand accountancy firms outsourcing work to India.

Chinese ‘cyber lover’ cheats Internet girlfriend of two million yuan

NEW DELHI – The Chinese Police has detained an 18-year-old man suspected of defrauding his Internet girlfriend of more than two million yuan (307,064 dollars) in Qianan city of Northeast China’s Hebei province.

The jobless young man surnamed Qiu got to know the girl surnamed Bi through …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chinese ‘cyber lover’ cheats Internet girlfriend of two million yuan.

1 in 10 teenagers a victim of cyberbullies

MELBOURNE – According to a new research, one in every ten Australian teenagers falls victim to cyber bullies.

Cyber bullying includes sending or posting awful messages and photos through the Internet in a couple of weeks.
The research by Child Health Promotion Research Centre located at Western Australia’s Edith … Original source on Gaea Times at : 1 in 10 teenagers a victim of cyberbullies.

How to make free calls to toll-free phone numbers across the globe from India

Toll-free numbers are what you often avail for customer service and telemarketing. What if were to grab a hot deal at bestbuy and need information from the Toll free number. Making an ISD call to the toll free 800 numbers in US will cost approx Rs.6 per minute or more depending on your service. … Read more : How to make free calls to toll-free phone numbers across the globe from India.