Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for April 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Splinter Cell Conviction Freezing Problem Solved
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- All recent play of Splinter cell conviction has reported of a highly annoying splinter cell conviction freezing which was been witnessed in the level 2 of the game at a crucial juncture when one is about to hit the enemy. The splinter cell conviction freezing reportedly occurred on Xbox Live which had …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Splinter Cell Conviction Freezing Problem Solved.
Nokia C3 Awaiting Release
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a bid to woo the cell phone users who are addicted to extensive messaging and social networking, Nokia has released three affordable and feature-rich handsets in the market of late. The new Nokia C3, E5 and C6 handsets are trendy and come with instant access social networking applications. They … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nokia C3 Awaiting Release.
Surprise in Intel 1Q results: Corporate spending on personal computers jumps
Surprise in Intel 1Q: Corporate PC spending up
SAN FRANCISCO – Intel Corp. executives say the chip maker’s first-quarter results revealed a surprising and encouraging trend: Companies are finally starting to upgrade their workers’ laptops.
That’s important because corporate spending on personal computers has been one of the last parts of the technology world to …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Surprise in Intel 1Q results: Corporate spending on personal computers jumps.
Linear Technology to pay dividend of 23 cents May 26 to shareholders of record May 14
Linear Technology to pay dividend of 23 cents
MILPITAS, Calif. – Chip maker Linear Technology Corp. said Tuesday it will pay a quarterly dividend of 23 cents.
The dividend will be payable May 26 to shareholders of record on May 14.
…. Source : Linear Technology to pay dividend of 23 cents May 26 to shareholders of record May 14.
Linear Technology fiscal 3rd-quarter profit more than doubles as chip sales rebound
Linear Technology 3Q profit more than doubles
MILPITAS, Calif. – Linear Technology Corp. said Tuesday that its fiscal third-quarter net income more than doubled as worldwide demand for its microchips rebounded.
Net income for the three months ended March 28 jumped to $100.6 million, or 44 cents per share, from $49.3 million, or 22 cents per share, …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Dow Jones extends rise past 11,000 on rising hopes for Intel’s results
Stocks end higher on hopes for good Intel results
NEW YORK – The Dow Jones industrial average extended its push past 11,000 Tuesday after expectations grew that stronger corporate earnings would signal that a recovery is on track.
Stocks fell in early trading after quarterly results from aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. missed expectations. Major indexes later poked … Read more >>>.
Twitter takes step toward making money by accepting ads _ in 140 characters or less, of course
Twitter finally feathers its nest with advertising
SAN FRANCISCO – Is Twitter the next Google, the next Pets.com, or something in between? It may have begun answering that question Tuesday, with its long-awaited first step into advertising.
The startup is trying to make money without alienating the tens of millions of people who have gotten …. Original article : Twitter takes step toward making money by accepting ads _ in 140 characters or less, of course.
Intel 1Q profit nearly quadruples; company predicts increased profitability
Intel 1Q profit nearly quadruples from a year ago
SAN FRANCISCO – Intel Corp. said Tuesday its net income in the first quarter nearly quadrupled over last year and reflected an overall bump in spending on technology by companies. The results sent Intel shares higher.
Among other things, Intel got a lift from sales …. Original article : Intel 1Q profit nearly quadruples; company predicts increased profitability.
Qualcomm enable recording of mobile TV shows, paying by the day instead of monthly
Qualcomm to let phones record mobile TV shows
NEW YORK – Phones and other mobile devices that receive Qualcomm Inc.’s FLO TV broadcasts will get new features later this year, including the ability to record shows off the air.
AT&T Inc. offers two phone models that can receive the broadcasts through a FLO TV service …. Read the original article : here.
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world
A look at global economic developments
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday:
BEIJING – Chinese President Hu Jintao rebuffed U.S. calls to re-value China’s currency, telling President Barack Obama that any tinkering with the yuan will be done by Beijing in accord with domestic interests.
Hu had …. Original article on Gaea Times at : A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world.
Summary Box: Twitter hopes to make money by accepting ads _ of fewer than 140 characters
Summary Box: Twitter now accepting paid tweets
PARROTING GOOGLE: Much like search engines that have sponsored messages atop the results they display, Twitter is beginning to let companies pay to have their “tweets” show up first in searches on its site.
EARLY STEP: It’s not clear how much money Twitter can bring in this way. … Read more >>>.
AT&T shelves coverage spat with Verizon; new campaign paints grand vision of future
AT&T rebrands self, shelves ad spat with Verizon
NEW YORK – AT&T has hung up on the ad wars, dumping its ad campaign responding to rival Verizon’s slams on its wireless phone coverage.
AT&T’s new “Rethink Possible” sales pitch touts grand visions for untethered Internet access and avoids tearing down its top competitor. It could …. Source : AT&T shelves coverage spat with Verizon; new campaign paints grand vision of future.
An explanation of the paid tweets from advertisers that are beginning on Twitter
Questions and answers about new ads on Twitter
Twitter is now letting advertisers pay to have their tweets appear in search results on the site. Here are some questions and answers about what the development means:
Q: When will I see these new advertisements?
A: You might not see them for a few days. Twitter was … Read more >>.
A Review of PROJECTPLAN.com, Project Planning Software
Overview:
You will be able to create your project plans with this project planning software. Project scheduling and tracking becomes convenient with this Gnatt chart based project planner. This tool includes all the common features that you can find in Microsoft Project. The project manager will be able to understand critical dates, deadlines, … Read more : A Review of PROJECTPLAN.com, Project Planning Software.
Veoh Bought By Qlipso
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (GaeaTimes.com) – Qlipso, which happens to be an Internet startup company based out of Israel is said to have brought some major assets of Veoh. Veoh is an online video sharing service that has all its users sharing the videos in accordance to the real time sharing platform. The deal which Qlipso settled … Read more : Veoh Bought By Qlipso.
Microsoft Kin On Verizon Wireless
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Microsoft is said to drop in two of their flagship models; Microsoft Kin One and Microsoft Kin Two in the month of May. Microsoft Kin is specially designed for all social networking fans who seek to make the very best out of their favorite social networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Microsoft Kin … Read more >>.
Macbook Pro Refreshed
NEW YORK, (GaeaTimes.com)- After a series of speculations, the inventor minds at Apple has finally declared Macbook Pro to undergo some changes. With this update, Apple Macbook Pro is said to be one of the most powerful devices in its own genre which claims to offer its users the fastest Mac book Pro ever launched. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Macbook Pro Refreshed.
Apple updates MacBook Pro line of laptops, with faster processors, longer battery life
Apple updates MacBook Pro line of laptops
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple is updating its MacBook Pro line of laptops.
The new computers will feature faster processors, more powerful graphics and up to 10 hours of battery life.
The MacBook Pros come in models with 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch screens. They are priced from $1,199 to $2,299. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Apple updates MacBook Pro line of laptops, with faster processors, longer battery life.
Twitter introduces tweets paid for by advertisers, to show up first in search results
Twitter to have paid tweets show up in searches
SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter announced Tuesday that it is introducing advertising by allowing companies to pay to have their messages show up first in searches on its site.
The debut of “Promoted Tweets” comes as Twitter increasingly faces questions about how it can turn its wide …. Original article : Twitter introduces tweets paid for by advertisers, to show up first in search results.
Google Pad to take on Apple iPad
Google’s decided to go neck-on-neck leaving not inch for Apple to breath.?? According to reports, the search engine giant has decided to pitch a tablet PC against Apple’s iPad. Why not, when more than 300,000 iPads were scooped up on the first day after its release. Microsoft has already unfurled its HP Tablet Slate … Read more »».