Facebook removes al Qaeda’s No.2 page on networking site

LONDON – Facebook has axed a page of a second fugitive al-Qaeda leader after it appeared on the networking site to spread terror messages.

Ayman al-Zawahiri, who has a 16.5 million pound price on his head equal to Osama Bin Laden, was using Facebook to reach out to [..] Read the original article: here.

Centuries-old border dispute in Vt. towns shows that GPS, Google Earth only go so far

Vt. towns finally settle colonial map boundaries
ST. GEORGE, Vt. – A Colonial-era boundary dispute between two Vermont towns is finally going to be settled.
But it was old maps, not GPS or Google Earth, that ultimately found the common ground for the towns of St. George and neighboring Shelburne.
The dispute dates to 1763, when …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Centuries-old border dispute in Vt. towns shows that GPS, Google Earth only go so far.

Israel ends ban on iPad, saying device meets local standards

Israel ends ban on iPad
JERUSALEM – Israel on Sunday lifted a ban on Apple Inc.’s popular iPad tablet computer, ending restrictions that had been imposed over concerns the gadget’s wireless signal could disrupt other devices.
Communications Ministry officials conducted “intensive technical scrutiny in a controlled laboratory” before deciding to allow the iPad into the …. Read the original article  : here.

Tobacco giants use Facebook to contravene bans

WELLINGTON – A new Australian study has found that tobacco giants are using Facebook to promote cigarettes, contravening bans and international conventions.

The study, conducted by University of Sydney researchers, has appeared in the British Medical Journal.
“We have gathered here to pay homage …. Read the original article  : Tobacco giants use Facebook to contravene bans.

Israel ends ban on iPad imports, saying device meets local standards

Israel ends ban on iPad imports
JERUSALEM – Israel has ended its ban on Apple’s iPad tablet computer, imposed over concerns its wireless signal could be disruptive.
Israel’s Communications Ministry says that after a technical review, officials have decided to allow the popular device into the country.
Israel banned iPad imports after their U.S. release earlier … Original article on : Israel ends ban on iPad imports, saying device meets local standards.

4 senators raise privacy concerns about Facebook expansion, call for simpler user controls

Senators see privacy problem in Facebook expansion

SAN FRANCISCO – Four U.S. senators want Facebook to make it easier for its more than 400 million users to protect their privacy as the website develops new outlets to share personal information.
The call for simpler privacy controls came in a letter that the senators plan to send Tuesday …. Read the original article  : 4 senators raise privacy concerns about Facebook expansion, call for simpler user controls.

Japan’s Softbank net profit more than doubled last year on iPhone demand

Softbank net profit surges on robust iPhone sales
TOKYO – Softbank Corp., which operates the only Japanese carrier to offer the iPhone, said net profit more than doubled percent last fiscal year thanks to its booming mobile phone business.
The Tokyo-based company booked a 96.7 billion yen ($1 billion) net profit in the year through …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Japan’s Softbank net profit more than doubled last year on iPhone demand.

Jason Chen’s House Raided By Police

SAN MATEO (GaeaTimes.com)- Jason Chen who last week appeared in an online video with Apple’s yet to be launched “iPhone 4G” for the gadget blog website of which he is an editor is going through some tough time as his house was searched by the San Mateo’s Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer team on Friday …. Read the original article  : here.

C17 Globemaster III Comes To India

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- C-17 Globemaster III will be soon fulfilling a foreign army deal which shall witness India procuring 10 C-17 Globemaster III air machine from Boeing. In regards to the issue the American Defence Security Cooperation Agency have gone ahead to inform about the deal to the US Congress which shall have the final …. Read the original article  : here.

China wants telecom, Internet companies to inform on clients who leak ’state secret’

China wants telecom companies to inform on clients
BEIJING – China is poised to pass a law requiring telecommunications and Internet companies to report any revelation of state secrets, potentially forcing businesses to collaborate with the country’s vast security apparatus that stifles political dissent.
The move to make communications companies monitor and inform …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : China wants telecom, Internet companies to inform on clients who leak ’state secret’.

Americans connecting with government information, services online, Pew survey finds

Poll: Americans connecting with government online

WASHINGTON – More and more Americans are interacting with local, state and federal government offices online. They are turning to the Web to renew driver’s licenses and car registrations, to apply for hunting and fishing permits, to pay parking tickets and other fines and even to track campaign contributions and … Read more : Americans connecting with government information, services online, Pew survey finds.

Chinese web portal Sohu reports lower Q1 profit as expenses overshadow revenue growth

Chinese web portal Sohu reports Q1 profit fall

BEIJING – Chinese Web portal Sohu.com said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit fell 7 percent as increased operating expenses overshadowed revenue growth.
For the three months ending March 31, Sohu earned $41.3 million, compared with $44.6 million in last year’s first quarter.
Excluding Sohu’s noncontrolling interest in the online gaming …. Original article  : Chinese web portal Sohu reports lower Q1 profit as expenses overshadow revenue growth.

US defense agency’s experimental hypersonic glider loses contact in test over Pacific

US defense agency’s hypersonic glider test fails

LOS ANGELES – The U.S. military lost contact with an experimental hypersonic glider after it was launched by a rocket on a test flight over the Pacific Ocean last week, a defense agency said.
The Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle-2 was launched Thursday from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and was …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US defense agency’s experimental hypersonic glider loses contact in test over Pacific.

Google scraps plan for Nexus One that works on Verizon, shrinking phone’s potential sales

Google decides Nexus One won’t work with Verizon
SAN FRANCISCO – Google has scrapped its plan to sell a Nexus One phone that works on Verizon Wireless’ network, the most widely used in the U.S.
The about-face announced Tuesday shrinks the potential market for the Nexus One, a mobile phone that Google unveiled to much …. Original article  : Google scraps plan for Nexus One that works on Verizon, shrinking phone’s potential sales.

On the Call: Texas Instruments CFO Kevin March on chip maker’s profit margins

On the Call: CFO Kevin March
SAN FRANCISCO – While Texas Instruments Inc.’s first-quarter revenue and profit both beat Wall Street’s forecasts, some analysts noted that a key measure of profitability for the chip maker has slipped.

From the fourth quarter to the first quarter, TI’s gross profit margin declined slightly to 52.7 percent from 52.9 percent. … Read more >>.

Chinese e-commerce site Alibaba to offer eBay’s PayPal on AliExpress wholesale site

Alibaba to offer PayPal on wholesale site
SAN FRANCISCO – Chinese e-commerce site operator Alibaba.com Ltd. said Monday that it will start offering PayPal, the online payment system owned by competitor eBay Inc., for use on its new wholesale site, AliExpress.
Alibaba.com said the deal will help customers by making it speedy, safe and simple … Read more >>.

Chip maker Volterra moves to 1st-quarter profit, beating analyst expectations

Volterra moves to 1st-quarter profit, beats Street

FREMONT, Calif. – Volterra Semiconductor Corp. reported a profit for its first quarter on Monday as revenue almost doubled from the year-ago quarter. The chip maker’s results beat analyst estimates.
For the quarter ended March 31, Volterra earned $7.7 million, or 30 cents per share, compared with a loss of … Read : Chip maker Volterra moves to 1st-quarter profit, beating analyst expectations.

Police search house of Gizmodo blog editor, take computers, phone in iPhone leak investigation

Police seize gear from Gizmodo iPhone blogger
SEATTLE – Authorities seized computers, digital cameras, a cell phone and other items from a technology blog editor who posted pictures and details of a lost iPhone prototype.
A computer-crime task force made up of multiple law enforcement agencies searched Gizmodo editor and blogger Jason Chen’s house …. Read the original article  : Police search house of Gizmodo blog editor, take computers, phone in iPhone leak investigation.

When AOL reports 1st-qtr results Wednesday morning, analysts expect to see revenue decline

Earnings Preview: AOL Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO – Internet company AOL Inc., which separated from Time Warner Inc. late last year, reports its first-quarter results Wednesday before the market opens.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Signs AOL’s online advertising business is getting stronger.
AOL grew up in the 1990s as a dial-up Internet company, but this business has …. Read the original article  : When AOL reports 1st-qtr results Wednesday morning, analysts expect to see revenue decline.

Police search house of Gizmodo blogger, take Mac, cell phone in iPhone leak investigation

Police take Mac of blogger who posted iPhone pics
FREMONT, Calif. – A blogger who posted pictures and details of a lost iPhone prototype has given up his computer, digital camera and cell phone to law enforcement.
A special computer-crime task force made up of different law enforcement agencies searched Gizmodo blogger Jason Chen’s house … Read more >>.

Citing ban on ‘murderabilia,’ eBay halts sale of Jack Kevorkian’s old assisted suicide van

eBay de-lists Kevorkian death van, citing policy

DETROIT – The VW camper van Dr. Jack Kevorkian used during his assisted suicide campaign is no longer listed for sale on eBay after the online auctioneer cited a policy against “murderabilia.”
Current owner Jack Finn put the van on eBay last week. The top bid was $3,400 at 12:30 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Citing ban on ‘murderabilia,’ eBay halts sale of Jack Kevorkian’s old assisted suicide van.

Shaw Communications to build next-generation wireless service, plans to launch it next year

Shaw Communications to build new wireless service

SAN FRANCISCO – Shaw Communications, which provides cable, high-speed Internet and phone services in Canada, said Monday that it plans to roll out a next-generation wireless service.
The company said recently that it intends to spend $100 million this year and expects to launch its new service late next year.
Shaw … Original source on Gaea Times at : Shaw Communications to build next-generation wireless service, plans to launch it next year.

VW van Jack Kevorkian used to perform assisted suicides no longer listed for sale on eBay

Listing for Kevorkian death van removed from eBay

DETROIT – The VW camper van Dr. Jack Kevorkian used during his assisted suicide campaign is no longer listed for sale on eBay.
Current owner Jack Finn put the van up for auction on eBay last week, and the top bid was at $3,400 at 12:30 p.m. EDT Monday, … Read more »»».

IAC to report 1st-qtr results, analysts growth over last year as online ad market improves

Earnings Preview: IAC to report 1st-qtr results
SAN FRANCISCO – IAC/InterActiveCorp, billionaire Barry Diller’s Internet company that operates websites like search engine Ask.com and dating site Match.com, will report its first-quarter results before the market opens on Wednesday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Investors will be keeping an eye out for growth in AIC’s core search … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IAC to report 1st-qtr results, analysts growth over last year as online ad market improves.

Violent video games and kids: Supreme Court to decide whether California can regulate access

Free speech versus kids and violent video games

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court will decide whether free speech rights are more important than helping parents keep violent material away from children.
The justices agreed Monday to consider reinstating California’s ban on the sale or rental of violent video games to minors, a law the 9th U.S. Circuit …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Violent video games and kids: Supreme Court to decide whether California can regulate access.

German software maker SAP sees 1st quarter net profit nearly double to $514 million

SAP Q1 net profit jumps 97 pct to $514 million
BERLIN – German software maker SAP AG nearly doubled its first quarter net profit as demand for its products rose among customers worldwide, boosting sales, the company said Wednesday.
SAP, whose programs help companies do back-office work such as payroll, inventory management and accounting, and … Read more : German software maker SAP sees 1st quarter net profit nearly double to $514 million.

Bharat Electronics Limited Recruiting for 158 Posts: Bel India Recruitment 2010

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Bharat Electronics Limited (Bel) is inviting applications for the recruitment of Probationary Engineers (PE) and Probationary Officer (HR).
Bharat Electronics Limited is an electronics company, owned by Government of India. It primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for the Indian Armed Forces. Bel has about nine factories and few regional offices …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

In new tech clash, US and Europe press China to drop demand for computer security data

US, Europe press China to drop tech security rule
BEIJING – Global technology suppliers face a looming Chinese deadline to reveal the inner workings of computer encryption and other security products in a move the United States and Europe say is protectionist.
Suppliers must comply with the rules that take effect Saturday or … Read more »».

Chavez in 140 characters? Loquacious Venezuelan leader now on Twitter to counter opponents

Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez takes to Twitter
CARACAS, Venezuela – Hugo Chavez is starting to use Twitter to counter his opponents online, forcing a president who often talks for hours to sum up each thought in 140 characters or less.
Chavez urged Venezuelans to watch his newly created account – chavezcandanga – after midnight Tuesday, saying … Read : Chavez in 140 characters? Loquacious Venezuelan leader now on Twitter to counter opponents.

How To Recognize Valid URL from Text

Twitter and host of Twitter clients as well as tons of other programs have to recognize valid URL’s (protocol defined in RFC 1738) from plain text and hyperlink them. Unfortunately dues tyo lazyness (or lack of knowledge) of the programmers such URL detection schemes are often hare-brained and fails to recognize valid URL’s properly. URL …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

A Fake Antivirus may be a Malware

According to 13-month analysis conducted by Google between January 2009 and February 2010, fake antivirus represents 15% of all malware detected on web sites. Cyberattackers use fake antivirus offering to inject Malware in your system rather than fixing the problem. The principal software engineer of Google added that this is five times increase … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : A Fake Antivirus may be a Malware.

Random Digilante is your new friend in fight against forum spammers

Forums like blogs are incessantly plagued by forum spammers who often use a fully automated bot like xrumer to spam your forum with product insertions and sales pitch unrelated to the topic of the forum thereby diluting the quality and user experience. Weeding out the spammers can often be very time consuming and frustrating. Now …. Original article  : Random Digilante is your new friend in fight against forum spammers.

Correction: Palin Hacked story

Correction: Palin Hacked story
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In an April 22 story about the trial of a man charged with hacking into Sarah Palin’s e-mail, The Associated Press erroneously reported testimony about when the account was created. Former Palin aide Frank Bailey testified that he set up the e-mail account in April 2008, not in August …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Summary Box: Facebook’s expansion triggers face-off with senators over users’ privacy rights

Summary Box: New Facebook features rile 4 senators
FACEBOOK FACE-OFF: Four U.S. senators are pressuring Facebook to get its users’ permission before their personal information is shared in new ways online.
THE RESPONSE: Facebook says it already has taken steps to protect users’ privacy as it plugs its social network into other websites.
POTENTIAL FALLOUT: The …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Facebook’s expansion triggers face-off with senators over users’ privacy rights.

Parametric fiscal 2nd-quarter net income up on software sales, but guidance misses Wall Street

Parametric 2Q income up, but guidance disappoints

NEEDHAM, Mass. – Parametric Technology Corp., a maker of computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering software, said Tuesday that its fiscal second-quarter net income rose 26 percent, helped by sales of software licenses.
However, the company’s guidance for the current quarter was lower than Wall Street expected, and shares fell in … Read more >>>.

ATC Technology reports dip in 1st-quarter profit, 8 percent drop in revenue, beats estimates

ATC Technology posts 1.4 pct drop in 1Q profit

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – ATC Technology Corp., which remakes parts for automotive companies and fulfills orders for technology firms, on Tuesday posted a slightly lower first-quarter profit that still beat Wall Street forecasts.
The company earned $7.1 million, or 35 cents per share. That was down 1.4 percent … Read more >>>.

Amkor reports 1st-quarter profit but misses analysts’ expectations; shares sink

Amkor reports 1Q profit but misses expectations

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Chip assembly and testing services company Amkor Technology Inc. reported a first-quarter profit Tuesday, helped by broadband growth and consumer interest in high-definition televisions.
Amkor posted quarterly net income of $44.3 million, or 18 cents per share, compared with a year-ago net loss of $22.1 million, or … Read more »».

Facebook’s privacy practices draw US government scrutiny as website branches out

Facebook’s expansion triggers political backlash
SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook’s plan to spread its online social network to other websites could be detoured by regulators looking into privacy concerns that have raised the ire of federal lawmakers.
Four senators said Tuesday that Facebook needs to make it easier for its 400 million users to protect their … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Facebook’s privacy practices draw US government scrutiny as website branches out.

Broadcom posts 1st-quarter profit on strong chip sales, guides higher for 2nd-quarter revenue

Broadcom posts 1Q profit on strong chip sales

IRVINE, Calif. – Chip maker Broadcom Corp. said Tuesday that strong sales and cost controls helped the company return to a first-quarter profit from a year-ago loss.
Broadcom also issued revenue guidance for the current quarter above Wall Street’s expectations, sending shares higher in after-hours trading.
Broadcom said earnings for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Broadcom posts 1st-quarter profit on strong chip sales, guides higher for 2nd-quarter revenue.

AP Interview: Calif. gov hopeful Whitman defends time at Goldman, says she didn’t see conflict

AP Interview: Whitman defends tenure at Goldman

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman says she regrets taking part in a now-banned stock sale practice at Goldman Sachs and says she left the firm’s board after 15 months because she “wasn’t a good fit.”
In an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press, the Republican candidate for … Read : AP Interview: Calif. gov hopeful Whitman defends time at Goldman, says she didn’t see conflict.

Official: threat against Serbian president posted on Facebook must be taken seriously

Threat against Serbian president on Facebook
BELGRADE, Serbia – A public prosecutor says a threat against Serbia’s pro-democracy president that was posted on Facebook must be taken seriously.
A previously unknown group posted the threat against President Boris Tadic saying, “Tadic, a bullet-proof Mercedes won’t help you. When you open the door, a sniper awaits …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Official: threat against Serbian president posted on Facebook must be taken seriously.

Texas Instruments expanding capacity at chip plant, buys manufacturing tools from Qimonda

Texas Instruments expanding chip plant
DALLAS – Texas Instruments Inc. said Tuesday it is ramping up a second phase of expansion at a factory near its Dallas headquarters.

The chip maker said it has already acquired manufacturing tools from Germany’s Qimonda AG for the Richardson, Texas, plant, but did not disclose financial details.
TI said the expansion will … Read : Texas Instruments expanding capacity at chip plant, buys manufacturing tools from Qimonda.

McKinstry buys software assets for managing energy use from Itron

McKinstry buys software assets from Itron
SEATTLE – McKinstry Co., a privately held construction and design company, said Tuesday it has acquired the rights to a group of software products from Itron Inc.

The price was not disclosed.
McKinstry said the software, called the Enterprise Energy Management Suite, helps monitor energy and water use in buildings and find … Read more : McKinstry buys software assets for managing energy use from Itron.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to join Twitter

CARACAS – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will be the latest politician to start using Twitter, a social networking and microblogging service, being extensively used by world leaders.

“Comandante Chavez is going to open his Twitter account soon to wage the battle online,” The Telegraph …. Source  : Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to join Twitter.

Cloud Computing is Going to Double in UK by 2012

According the latest research, cloud computing will be doubled in 2012 because more consumers and business will subscribe web based service like Google apps. It further said that cloud based computing accounts 7.5% of the ??8 billion software market in USA.?? Another research firm TechMarketView projects that investment in cloud computing is going to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cloud Computing is Going to Double in UK by 2012.

British Sky Broadcasting Q3 profit rises on back of forced sale of ITV shares

Sale of ITV shares boosts BSkyB Q3 profit
LONDON – British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC on Thursday reported a third quarter profit of 286 million pounds ($434 million) with a boost from the forced sale of most of its stake in rival ITV PLC.

Earnings were helped by a profit of 115 million pounds as the company …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Top 10 Enterprise Risk for Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing represents one of the most significant turn in information technology. Customers are both excited and nervous at the prospects of Cloud Computing. They are excited for the opportunities that they will be able to reduce capital costs. They are excited for a chance to outsource their infrastructure management, and focus on core … Original article on : Top 10 Enterprise Risk for Cloud Computing.

HP Palm Deal In Progress

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a recent development loss making Smartphone maker Palm Inc has been acquired by California based Computer Giant HP in a deal worth $1.2 billion. The industry experts feel that the deal is well timed and it will give it a chance to strengthen its position in the Smartphone market which is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chinese Internet search engine Baidu’s 1st-quarter profit up 165 percent, beating forecasts

Search engine Baidu’s Q1 profit jumps 165 percent
BEIJING – Baidu Inc., which operates China’s most popular Internet search engine, said Thursday its first-quarter profit jumped 165 percent on a rise in revenue and numbers of advertising customers.
Net income in the three months to March 31 rose to $70.4 million, or $2.02 a share, … Read more : Chinese Internet search engine Baidu’s 1st-quarter profit up 165 percent, beating forecasts.

Chinese Internet search leader Baidu’s 1st-quarter net income up 165 percent, beating Street

Baidu 1Q jumps 165 percent, topping forecasts
NEW YORK – China’s Internet search leader Baidu Inc. said Wednesday that its first-quarter net income jumped 165 percent as revenues and advertising customers grew.
The company also announced a 10-for-1 split for its American depositary shares that will be reflected in share prices as of May 12. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chinese Internet search leader Baidu’s 1st-quarter net income up 165 percent, beating Street.

Hewlett-Packard to be Palm’s new pilot; grabs struggling company for about $1.4B in cash

HP is Palm’s Silicon Valley savior in $1.4B deal
SAN FRANCISCO – Palm Inc. a pioneer in the smart phone business that couldn’t quite make the comeback it needed, has agreed to be bought out by Hewlett-Packard Co. for about $1.4 billion in cash.
The two Silicon Valley companies announced Wednesday that the deal will … Original source on Gaea Times at : Hewlett-Packard to be Palm’s new pilot; grabs struggling company for about $1.4B in cash.

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts talks about prospects for 3D-TV and potential for cable companies

On the Call: Comcast CEO Brian Roberts
The next big trend in television could be 3-D at home. Comcast Corp.’s CEO, Brian Roberts, weighed in during a conference call Wednesday on whether consumers will be eager to buy the technology and what that would mean for cable companies.

QUESTION: There’s been a lot of excitement around 3-D, … Read more >>>.

Microsoft to add more social-networking tools to next version of Windows Live Messenger

Microsoft to upgrade Windows Live Messenger
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp.’s next update to Windows Live Messenger will bring people more ways to keep an eye on their social network accounts.
After various fizzled attempts to build Windows Live into a social network in its own right, Microsoft has moved farther away from competing directly with …. Source article  : Microsoft to add more social-networking tools to next version of Windows Live Messenger.

Hewlett-Packard grabs struggling Palm for about $1 billion in cash

HP to be Palm’s Silicon Valley savior in $1B deal
SAN FRANCISCO – Palm Inc. a pioneer in the smart phone business that couldn’t quite make the comeback it needed, has agreed to be bought out by Hewlett-Packard Co. for about $1 billion in cash.
The two Silicon … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hewlett-Packard grabs struggling Palm for about $1 billion in cash.

Earnings Preview: Eyes on smart phones as Motorola reports first-quart results

Earnings Preview: Motorola to report Q1 results
NEW YORK – Motorola Inc. reports its first-quarter results before the stock market opens Thursday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Motorola is trying to turnaround its troubled cell phone business by focusing on smart phones that run Google Inc.’s Android software. The first of those phones, the Droid and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Earnings Preview: Eyes on smart phones as Motorola reports first-quart results.

HP to acquire Palm for nearly $1 billion in cash

HP to acquire Palm for nearly $1 bln in cash
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. has agreed to acquire struggling smart phone maker Palm Inc. for nearly $1 billion in cash.
The companies announced Wednesday they had agreed to the deal, which will see HP pay $5.70 for every Palm common share. …. Original article  : HP to acquire Palm for nearly $1 billion in cash.

Microsoft strikes licensing deal with HTC, which is fighting Apple over iPhone patents

Microsoft reaches licensing deal on HTC phones
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. says it has patents covering phones that use Google Inc.’s Android software – but unlike Apple Inc., Microsoft has reached a licensing deal rather than suing over the software.
Microsoft said Wednesday that it has reached an agreement that will give HTC Corp., a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Microsoft strikes licensing deal with HTC, which is fighting Apple over iPhone patents.

Cloud Computing: Top 10 Benefits of Private Cloud Over Public Cloud

Private cloud (also called internal cloud or corporate cloud) is computing architecture that provides hosted services to a specific group of people behind a firewall. A private cloud has leverages in terms of virtualization, automation, and distributed computing to provide on-demand computing capacity to internal users.The following list shows top ten … Read more : Cloud Computing: Top 10 Benefits of Private Cloud Over Public Cloud.

Top 10 Shared Web Hosting Providers

Shared web hosting has been increasingly used by small and medium enterprises to establish their online presence at minimal budget. Shared hosting is economical, easy to manage and configure. Most of the small businesses, especially the start ups would never like to invest money on expensive dedicated server. This is the reason why, shared … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top 10 Shared Web Hosting Providers.

Serbia seeks US help identifying who made Facebook threat against its president

Serbia seeks US help over Facebook threat
BELGRADE, Serbia – Serbia has asked the U.S. Justice Department for help identifying those who posted a death threat against its pro-Western president on Facebook.
A previously unknown group posted the threat against President Boris Tadic on the social networking site saying, “Tadic, a bulletproof Mercedes won’t help …. Source  : Serbia seeks US help identifying who made Facebook threat against its president.

Microsoft takes sides with HTC in fight with Apple over iPhone patents

Microsoft sides with HTC in fight with Apple
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. appears to be taking sides with the Taiwanese cell phone maker HTC Corp. in its legal tussle with Apple Inc. over intellectual property.
Microsoft said Wednesday that it has reached an agreement that will give HTC the rights to use its technology [..] Read the original article: here.

AOL 1Q profit plunges 58 percent with advertising and subscription revenue falling sharply

AOL 1Q profit slumps as ads, subscriptions wane
NEW YORK – Very little went right for AOL Inc. in the first quarter as it cut way back on staff and tried to refocus its business. The Internet company said Wednesday that tumbling online advertising revenue, along with restructuring costs, led to a 58 percent …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Corning 1Q profit jumps to $816 million on high demand for LCD-TV glass; beats forecast

Corning earns soar in 1Q on TV glass demand
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Corning Inc. said Wednesday its profit soared to $816 million in the first quarter on surging sales of LCD glass for flat-panel televisions and computers and highly durable cover glass for cell phones and handheld video devices.
The world’s largest …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sprint Nextel narrows subscriber loss in 1st quarter but financial loss widens

Cheaper service helps Sprint cut subscriber loss
NEW YORK – Sprint Nextel Corp. got more customers to stick around in the first quarter but did so by offering cheaper service, and posted a larger loss than a year earlier.
The nation’s third-largest wireless carrier said Wednesday that it lost a net 75,000 subscribers in the … Original article on : Sprint Nextel narrows subscriber loss in 1st quarter but financial loss widens.

IAC 1st-qtr loss narrows as online ad revenue bounces back from last year’s slump

IAC 1Q loss narrows as online ad revenue climbs
SAN FRANCISCO – Internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp said Wednesday that its first-quarter loss narrowed as online advertising bounced back from a slump that persisted throughout most of last year.
For the first three months of the year, the company run by media billionaire Barry Diller …. Source  : IAC 1st-qtr loss narrows as online ad revenue bounces back from last year’s slump.

Top 10 VPS Web Hosting Provider in 2010

We have already done with the top 10 shared web hosting.?? VPS web hosting solution edges over shared web hosting in several areas. This time we decided to focus on VPS web hosting. VPS web hosting is the most significant move in server virtualization technology. Virtual private servers have increasingly bridged the gap between shared … Read : Top 10 VPS Web Hosting Provider in 2010.

Study says China’s busy blogosphere no harbinger of political freedom, open speech

Buffalo (New York, US), Apr.30 (ANI): University of Buffalo communication researchers have in a study confirmed the fact that China’s cyber culture is changing and growing rapidly is no harbinger of political freedom and open speech in that country.

“Discourse Behind the Forbidden Realm: Internet …. Original source  : Study says China’s busy blogosphere no harbinger of political freedom, open speech.

How to Migrate from Google Blogger Blog to Self-hosted WordPress Blog

When Google Blogger hit the Blogging market in 1999, it was very popular because it is very easy to set up. Then, Wordpress came in the scene and it changed the traditional concept of blogging platform. It is simple to use and users can customize the theme using CSS and HTML.???? Self-hosted Wordpress blogs …. Original source  : How to Migrate from Google Blogger Blog to Self-hosted WordPress Blog.

Toyota sets up new design quality division amid surge of recalls, quality lapses

Toyota sets up design quality division
TOKYO – Toyota, its reputation battered by global recalls, is setting up a new division devoted to feeding customer concerns into the design process to improve quality, the automaker said Friday.
Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s biggest automaker, has been fighting to win back buyer trust after getting slapped …. Source  : Toyota sets up new design quality division amid surge of recalls, quality lapses.

Samsung Electronics says 1st-quarter net profit surges to record, sales rise

Samsung 1Q net profit surges to record high
SEOUL, South Korea – Samsung Electronics said net profit surged more than six-fold in the first quarter to a record high on strong demand and higher prices for memory chips as well as increased sales of mobile phones and flat screen televisions.
Samsung … Original source on Gaea Times at : Samsung Electronics says 1st-quarter net profit surges to record, sales rise.

Samsung Electronics says 1st-quarter net profit surges more than six-fold, sales rise

Samsung says 1Q net profit surges, sales rise
SEOUL, South Korea – Samsung Electronics said Friday that net profit surged in the first quarter amid strong demand and higher prices for computer memory chips.
The company said it earned 3.99 trillion won ($3.59 billion) in the three months ended March 31. It recorded net profit …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Samsung Electronics says 1st-quarter net profit surges more than six-fold, sales rise.

Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz gets $47.2M compensation package in first year on the job

Yahoo CEO starts reign with $47.2M comp package
SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc. CEO Carol Bartz received a $47.2 million compensation package during her first year on the job as the Internet company tried to motivate her to engineer a turnaround.
The 2009 package spelled out in a Thursday regulatory filing consisted mostly of stock … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz gets $47.2M compensation package in first year on the job.

Harvard law dean denounces student’s e-mail suggesting blacks genetically inferior to whites

Harvard law dean condemns student e-mail on blacks

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Law School’s dean has denounced a private e-mail from a student editor of the Harvard Law Review suggesting blacks could be genetically inferior to whites.
Dean Martha Minow said Thursday in a letter to students, faculty and staff that the sending of the e-mail was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Harvard law dean denounces student’s e-mail suggesting blacks genetically inferior to whites.

McAfee profit falls 30 percent on charges, guidance disappoints; stock falls 10 pct

McAfee rev rises, but net falls on charges
SAN FRANCISCO – McAfee Inc.’s revenue in the first quarter jumped but net income fell 30 percent from last year as the company absorbed bigger charges for restructuring and accounting for employee stock compensation and income taxes.
The computer-security software maker said its sales to consumers were … Read more »».

Vermont debates stepping up monitoring of web surfing by state employees

Vt. ponders more monitoring of worker web surfing

MONTPELIER, Vt. – A move by state agencies to crack down on inappropriate Web surfing by state employees has erupted in the Statehouse as a debate over workplace privacy rights.
The issue is coming to a head in the nation’s smallest state capital just a week after it was …. Source article  : Vermont debates stepping up monitoring of web surfing by state employees.

Restructuring charges and other costs drive CommScope to wider 1Q loss, but outlook bright

CommScope posts wider 1Q loss, but solid outlook

HICKORY, N.C. – Network infrastructure company CommScope Inc. posted a wider first-quarter loss on Thursday, hurt by restructuring charges and other costs, as well as lower revenue. But results still topped analysts’ estimates and the company forecast second-quarter revenue above expectations.
The company posted a loss of $22.1 million, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Restructuring charges and other costs drive CommScope to wider 1Q loss, but outlook bright.

Vermont lawmakers consider restricting state from monitoring public workers’ Internet usage

Vt. eyes restricting monitoring of Internet use

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont lawmakers are debating restrictions on how far the executive branch can go in monitoring the Internet usage of state employees.
Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, who also works as a state’s attorney in Essex County, says it’s an insult to state employees to assume they aren’t behaving appropriately [..] Read the original article: here.

Bally Technologies reports lower 3rd-quarter profit, revenue

Bally Technologies posts lower 3Q profit
LAS VEGAS – Bally Technologies Inc., a gaming equipment maker, said Thursday its fiscal third-quarter profit declined, hurt by lower revenue and higher expenses.

For the three months ended March 31, the company earned $22.6 million, or 39 cents per share, down 23 percent from $29.3 million, or 52 cents per …. Original source  : Bally Technologies reports lower 3rd-quarter profit, revenue.

Rosetta Stone loses court case against Google over AdWords; considering appeal

Rosetta Stone loses court case against Google
ARLINGTON, Va. – Foreign language education company Rosetta Stone Inc. said Thursday it lost a court case in which it sued Google Inc. for allowing rivals to advertise copycat software when Rosetta trademarks are used in search terms.
The company said it was “deeply disappointed” that … Read more >>>.

Palm, BP, Motorola, Eastman Kodak, Time Warner Cable among big market movers Thursday

Palm, BP, Time Warner Cable are active movers
NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Motorola Inc., up 24 cents to $7.16
The second-largest U.S. cellphone maker reported a surprise quarterly profit and brighter-than-expected outlook.
Eastman Kodak Co., down $1.41 to $6.94
Inkjet printer …. Original article  : Palm, BP, Motorola, Eastman Kodak, Time Warner Cable among big market movers Thursday.

New oil reservoir rivals rich Bakken formation; ND recoverable oil reserves nearly double

ND study: New oil formation rivals Bakken
BISMARCK, N.D. – An oil reservoir in western North Dakota holds nearly as much recoverable crude as the rich Bakken shale formation above it, a new state study shows.

The study released Thursday by North Dakota’s Industrial Commission said current technology could lead to the recovery of about 1.9 billion … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New oil reservoir rivals rich Bakken formation; ND recoverable oil reserves nearly double.

Baidu shares power higher after big 1st-quarter results, strong 2nd-quarter guidance

Baidu shares power higher after ‘blowout’ 1Q
LOS ANGELES – Shares of Baidu Inc., China’s most popular Internet search engine, surged Thursday after issuing better-than-expected first-quarter results and an upbeat outlook.
The company said growth was sparked by its new Phoenix Nest online ad system as well as better spending from advertising customers. Baidu also … Original article on : Baidu shares power higher after big 1st-quarter results, strong 2nd-quarter guidance.

Convio jumps but Alpha and Omega lower as investors remain wary of IPO prices

Convio jumps, Alpha and Omega lower in IPO debuts

NEW YORK – One up, one down: the divergent moves of two technology IPOs Thursday shows that investors remain wary about buying shares of companies new to market.
Shares of chip maker Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd. dropped after pricing within its expected range, while software provider Convio …. Source  : Convio jumps but Alpha and Omega lower as investors remain wary of IPO prices.

EBay CEO predicts auctions will comprise just 30 percent of marketplace listings by 2011

EBay CEO: Auctions may be 30 pct of 2011 listings

SAN JOSE, Calif. – EBay Inc. is still known by many consumers primarily as an online auction site operator, even though auctions now make up less than half of all listings on the site. And that figure could drop to 30 percent by 2011, eBay CEO …. Source  : EBay CEO predicts auctions will comprise just 30 percent of marketplace listings by 2011.

How to Migrate Your Blog from Wordpress.com to Self-hosted Blog

Many people start their first blog at Wordpress.com site. This is free and you don’t need any technical expertise to host it. But, they have certain limitations. You can not use Google Adsense or any other advertisement in your free site. Also, Wordpress.com does not support Javascript. So, you can not use many advanced …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How to Migrate Your Blog from Wordpress.com to Self-hosted Blog.

Student found guilty of hacking Sarah Palin’s e-mail account

NASHVILLE – A U.S. court has convicted a 22-year-old college student for hacking former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s e-mail account in 2008.

The jury convicted David Kernell, a former University of Tennessee student, of a felony charge of obstructing an investigation and a misdemeanor charge of unlawful computer access.

He was found not guilty of …. Source article  : Student found guilty of hacking Sarah Palin’s e-mail account.

Lg Ally Promoted Through “Iron Man 2???

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- LG has gone ahead to adopt a smart marketing move which endorses their new Android device LG Ally in a promotional video of “Iron Man 2″. LG Ally which was previously called LG Aloha is being depicted in Iron Man 2 promo as a true smartphone device which helps people to plan …. Read the original article  : Lg Ally Promoted Through “Iron Man 2″.

Call Of Duty Black Ops Trailer Leaks On Web

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The lovers of FPS games that promise adrenaline rush and unending excitement have one or more editions of the popular game franchisee Call of Duty in their collection. Starting from the year 2003, the game franchise has offered the gamers exciting and enthralling FPS games and each release has been accepted … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Call Of Duty Black Ops Trailer Leaks On Web.

GAO: Census computer system may have problems dealing with load

GAO: Census has computer problem
LOS ANGELES – A computer system that the Census Bureau needs to manage its door-to-door count of the U.S. population remained buggy and prone to crash a day before enumerators were set to begin their work, government officials said Friday.

The bureau’s Paper Based Operations Control System did not function reliably in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : GAO: Census computer system may have problems dealing with load.

Apple is shutting Lala; no plans announced for ‘cloud’ music offering yet

Apple shutting Lala; ‘Cloud’ music on horizon?
LOS ANGELES – Apple Inc. is shutting down its newly bought Lala online music service amid speculation it is creating a way for iTunes customers to listen to songs stored on distant computers.
The move comes just weeks before an annual conference for developers in San … Original source on Gaea Times at : Apple is shutting Lala; no plans announced for ‘cloud’ music offering yet.

Amazon rolling out software update to bring Facebook, Twitter and other features to Kindle

Amazon adding Twitter, Facebook to Kindle e-reader
SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle e-reader is getting access to Facebook and Twitter, along with several other enhancements, as part of a software update being sent wirelessly to the devices.
In a posting on Amazon’s site, the company says the new software will let users share book … Read : Amazon rolling out software update to bring Facebook, Twitter and other features to Kindle.

Recalls this week include several crib models, fitness benches and laptop power adapters

Recalls this week: cribs, fitness benches, ATVs
NEW YORK – Among the recalled items this week are cribs whose mattress supports can collapse. The cribs were cited in the death of a 1-year-old. A second crib recall involves the potential for the drop side hardware to fail, allowing the side to detach.
Also recalled: fitness … Original source on Gaea Times at : Recalls this week include several crib models, fitness benches and laptop power adapters.

HP names Sears executive as new strategy, marketing head for PC business

HP names new strategy head for PC business

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co. said Friday that it named a Sears Holding Corp. executive as head of strategy and global marketing for the personal computer business, taking over from Satjiv S. Chahil, who retired this year.
HP said Richard Gerstein, who mostly served as president of marketing …. Source article  : HP names Sears executive as new strategy, marketing head for PC business.

Apple is shutting Lala.com; no plans announced for cloud music offering yet

Apple shutting Lala.com; ‘Cloud’ music on horizon?

LOS ANGELES – Apple is shutting down Lala.com, the online music retailer it bought last year. The move comes amid speculation that Apple will soon offer a way for people to access songs from distant computers.
A message posted on Lala’s home page late Thursday says the service isn’t accepting …. Original article  : Apple is shutting Lala.com; no plans announced for cloud music offering yet.

How do parents communicate when little ears are listening? Secret languages, text, IM

Parents using text, IM, e-mail to avoid kid ears
Parents who want a way to talk so little ears can’t hear have moved beyond s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g in favor of a new kid-proof system: the text message.
E-mail, text and instant messaging have become the go-to technology for parents on family outings or at the end … Original source on Gaea Times at : How do parents communicate when little ears are listening? Secret languages, text, IM.

Global cell phone sales up 22 percent as economy recovers, smart phone desire grows, IDC says

Cell phone sales up 22 pct as economy recovers
NEW YORK – The number of cell phones sold worldwide rose 22 percent in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, as both the economic recovery and an appetite for smart phones drove a rebound in sales, according to research firm IDC.
Research … Original source on Gaea Times at : Global cell phone sales up 22 percent as economy recovers, smart phone desire grows, IDC says.

Oprah wants drivers to pledge to drop those phones, stop texting behind the wheel

Oprah: Drivers, put down your phones
WASHINGTON – Oprah Winfrey wants America’s drivers to declare their cars “No Phone Zones.”

“It’s like Russian roulette every time you pick up your phone in the car,” Winfrey told her viewers from Chicago on Friday. She dedicated her TV show to urging people to sign pledges not to chat or …. Source  : Oprah wants drivers to pledge to drop those phones, stop texting behind the wheel.

Balloons with a view: Army tests of high-tech dirigibles in Utah to use drones, jets, missiles

Tests of Army dirigibles to use drones, missiles

SALT LAKE CITY – Proving the capability of high-tech military balloons in Utah will involve buzzing drones, cruise missile surrogates, jets and firing the occasional unarmed surface-to-air missile.
Most of the tests will be conducted in military air space above the Snake Valley over the next several years. Some … Read : Balloons with a view: Army tests of high-tech dirigibles in Utah to use drones, jets, missiles.

How to easily Integrate Multiple Payment Gateways like PayPal, WorldPay, Authorize.net, BeanStream

What do you do when need to use multiple payment vendors? For instance, say you are using PayPal that uses email and 2checkout that uses vendor id. Overtly, it’s not possible for you to keep track of each vendor specific option. Now, how do you use multiple payment gateways from a single admin-interface. Well, you … Read more : How to easily Integrate Multiple Payment Gateways like PayPal, WorldPay, Authorize.net, BeanStream.

How to Migrate data from Salesforce.com to Microsoft Dynamics CRM

In case, you are using saleforce.com CRM and wanna migrate to Microsoft Dynamics for its host of features, we would like to provide a simple, few-steps solution. It requires a CRM Migrate to transfer all your data from Salesforce.com to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4. With CRM Migrate you can migrate all your data from SalesForce [..] Read the original article: here.

India bans Chinese telecom equipment citing security reasons

India bans Chinese telecom equipment
NEW DELHI – India has banned telecom equipment from China citing national security reasons, heightening trade tensions between the two Asian economic giants.

In a recent order, the government has told mobile operators not to import any network equipment manufactured by Chinese vendors such as Huawei and ZTE.
Indian officials say the ban … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India bans Chinese telecom equipment citing security reasons.

Toyota resumes sales of 2010 Lexus GX 460; software fix is now available for recalled vehicle

Toyota resumes sales of Lexus SUV; fix available
WASHINGTON – Toyota says it has resumed sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 and the software fix to repair the vehicle stability control system is now available at dealerships.
Toyota recalled nearly 10,000 Lexus SUVs last week because of possible rollover dangers. The announcement Thursday … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Toyota resumes sales of 2010 Lexus GX 460; software fix is now available for recalled vehicle.

Correction: Parametric Technology earnings story

Correction: Parametric Technology earnings story

NEEDHAM, Mass. – In a story April 27 about Parametric Technology Corp.’s quarterly results, The Associated Press reported erroneously that analysts predicted revenue of $246.4 million for the latest quarter. They projected revenue of $243.1 million.
… Read this article on Gaea Times at : Correction: Parametric Technology earnings story.

Time Warner Cable 1Q profit rises as consumers gravitate back to spending on entertainment

Time Warner Cable 1Q profit rises, shares climb

PHILADELPHIA – Time Warner Cable Inc., the nation’s second-largest cable TV company, said Thursday that first-quarter earnings rose by about 30 percent as it added more Internet, phone and digital cable TV customers.
The company also had a more than 19 percent increase in revenue from advertising in a … Original article on : Time Warner Cable 1Q profit rises as consumers gravitate back to spending on entertainment.

Convio shares rise in IPO debut after software company prices low, raising $46.2 million

Convio shares rise in IPO debut after pricing low

NEW YORK – Shares of Convio are up in their market debut Thursday after the software company priced its initial public offering low, raising $46.2 million.
The Austin, Texas company priced 5.1 million shares at $9 Wednesday night, below the expected range of $10 to $12.
Convio’s software and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Secretary of State Clinton says Iran violating key treaty to prevent spread of nuclear weapons

Clinton says Iran violating key nuclear treaty

WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says it’s clear that Iran is in violation of a treaty designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
The U.N. is holding a conference this coming week on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE’-neh-zhahd), is expected to [..] Read the original article: here.

Shanghai Expo seen as giant business opportunity for companies, countries

Shanghai Expo giant opportunity for big business

SHANGHAI – China’s commercial capital of Shanghai has always been all about business. Nowhere is that more evident than at its World Expo, a giant bazaar of ideas, technologies and outright PR offensives focused on the world’s fastest-growing major market.
In a cash-strapped 21st century of market meltdowns and big …. Original article  : Shanghai Expo seen as giant business opportunity for companies, countries.

Cloud Computing: How to Ensure Security of Applications Deployed in Cloud

IT services and computing has become widespread in an Enterprise.Today, enterprise considers data and business processes are very crucial and guard them from access control and compliance policies. In the SaaS model, enterprise data is stored at the site of the provider. The cloud provider replicate the data at different location … Read more : Cloud Computing: How to Ensure Security of Applications Deployed in Cloud.