Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for May 4, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Outlook Connector Upgrade Problem Persists
NEW YORK, (GaeaTimes.com)- Many Windows users have been complaining about the outlook connector upgrade which is causing problem to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 and Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 users. Reportedly, the outlook connector upgrade problem occurred when the users of Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007 tried to access their Live Mail and Windows Hotmail accounts.
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Synchronoss 1Q profit rises, beating analyst expectations
Synchronoss 1Q profit rises
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Synchronoss Technologies Inc., which provides transaction management software for communication companies, said Monday that its first-quarter profit rose 30 percent. The results were ahead of analyst expectations.
Synchronoss shares rose $1.97, or 9.9 percent, to $21.95 in after-hours trading. The stock had finished regular trading down 45 cents at $19.98.
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Google gearing up to do more venture capital deals with 10 startups in portfolio so far
Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google Inc. plans to feed its appetite for tantalizing new technologies by investing in more startups while it devours others by buying them outright.
The company told reporters Monday that its year-old venture capital division has been expanding so it …. Original article : Google gearing up to do more venture capital deals with 10 startups in portfolio so far.
Nintendo launches black Wii in US, packs 2 games, controller in $200 bundle
Nintendo launches dark Wii, expanded bundle in US
NEW YORK – Nintendo Co. is trying to expand U.S. sales of the Wii by throwing in an extra game and its MotionPlus accessory for making the console’s signature motion-sensing wand more precise. The company is also offering a black version of the system as an …. Source article : Nintendo launches black Wii in US, packs 2 games, controller in $200 bundle.
Can Shanghai Expo top past world’s fairs that brought Eiffel Tower, Ferris Wheel, microwave?
Is there any wow left for the Shanghai Expo?
NEW YORK – In 1964, a bus to Queens led 12-year-old Jeff Blumenfeld to the world.
It was there at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows that he savored “Bel-Gem Waffles” with strawberries and whipped cream, gazed at Michelangelo’s “Pieta” and watched a microwave miraculously cook food in …. Original source : Can Shanghai Expo top past world’s fairs that brought Eiffel Tower, Ferris Wheel, microwave?.
Agilysys shares plunge on revised 4th quarter outlook because of weak sales of Sun products
Agilysys cuts 4Q outlook on weak Sun product sales
CLEVELAND – Information technology services company Agilysys Inc. cut its fourth-quarter sales forecast on Monday, saying it expects sales to fall as much as 19 percent compared with last year.
The company said sales of Sun Microsystems products decreased because Sun shifted its strategy after being …. Original article : Agilysys shares plunge on revised 4th quarter outlook because of weak sales of Sun products.
Tibco Software to repurchase up to $300 million worth of common shares
Tibco Software to buy back $300 million shares
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Business software maker Tibco Software Inc. said Monday it plans to buy back up to $300 million of its common stock.
The Palo Alto, Calif., company said the board-approved share repurchasing program will replace the company’s previous $300 million program, which had about $27 million …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Tibco Software to repurchase up to $300 million worth of common shares.
Australian PM Followed Porn on Twitter
An automated Twitter setting at Australian PM Kevin Rudd’s Twitter account leads him to follow on line porn sites. A bare-breasted woman in handcuffs, an online adult super store and a pornographic blog were among the shady sites followed by the prime minister. Although the prime minister’s team monitors the followers, this … Read more »»».
Worldwide semiconductor sales up 58 percent in first quarter over last year’s levels
First-quarter chip sales up 58 pct over last year
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Worldwide semiconductor sales rose 58 percent in the first quarter compared to a year ago, the Semiconductor Industry Association reported Monday.
The latest figures set a first-quarter record, showing how fast the industry has rebounded from the period one year ago, which was the … Read more >>.
Apple sells 1 million iPads in 1 month, outdoing rate of sales for first iPhone
Apple sells 1 million iPads, outdoing first iPhone
CUPERTINO, Calif., – Apple Inc. said Monday that is has sold 1 million of its new iPad tablet computers in the month after its launch, meaning it’s been selling more than twice as fast as the iPhone did when it was new.
Apple said it reached … Read : Apple sells 1 million iPads in 1 month, outdoing rate of sales for first iPhone.
BumpTop 3D Desktop acquired by Google: Apple to Launch soon?
Google seems to be restless in its attempts to get hold of handful of new technologies. The latest addition to its list of possession is BumpTop. BumpTop is an intuitive software that replaces your Windows desktop or Mac OS with a 3D environment. Thus help you organize your files quickly and easily.
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BumpTop Acquired By Google
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- BumpTop which happens to be a 3-dimensional desktop inspired by the laws of physics has been acquired by Google. The decision was made public in an official statement that was released by BumpTop. Its speculated that Google is aiming to craft out an ingenious tablet which shall make use of the device’s … Read more >>.
Halo Reach Beta Goes Live Today
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Gamers all over the world are waiting impatiently for the Halo: Reach Beta to kick off. Reportedly, Halo: Reach Beta is scheduled to go live on Monday May 3 for all Consoles of Xbox 360. There is a major confusion regarding the time when Halo Reach Beta will go live. In the …. Source : Halo Reach Beta Goes Live Today.