Volkswagen Polo Price In India: A Luxury Sedan

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Volkswagen Polo which is all set to land in the Indian soil has already generated a gush of mass frenzy among all automobile enthusiasts in the country. Volkswagen polo price in India is said to be tagged at an estimated 9 Lakh which makes it a little expensive for all who …. Read the original article  : here.

Oz PM Kevin Rudd ‘following’ porn on Twitter

LONDON – Aussie Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was left red-faced after it was revealed that he has been following porn sites online – all thanks to his inadvertent Twitter settings.

In addition to having his wife, Therese Rein, as a supporter, he has been accidentally following several seedy sites, including a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Air Conditioners With “Enhanced Fan Delay”

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- San Joaquin Valley in California shall witness HOBO U-Series air conditioners with motor operation program being decked up with an efficient data logging system. Reportedly, the air conditioners will be used as a pilot program analysis.
Adrian Hairrell who happens to be an engineer for Proctor Engineering Group (PEG) told the media that the …. Original source  : Air Conditioners With “Enhanced Fan Delay”.

New website Unvarnished lets colleagues say what they really think of you, anonymously

Unvarnished lets unnamed peers judge you on Web
SAN FRANCISCO – It used to be that a potential employer would call your references to see whether you’d be a good fit. But what if you showed up for an interview and the employer already knew you blew an important project at your current job, [..] Read the original article: here.

Review of Open Source xTuple ERP Postbook Edition

Overview:
xTuple is a group of ERP, CRM and accounting applications which is built on a core of open source software under Common Public Attribution License (CPAL). PostBooks Edition (PostBooks) is?? free open source ERP solution for small to medium sized businesses. It was developed on open source PostgreSQL database, and the open source Qt …. Original source  : Review of Open Source xTuple ERP Postbook Edition.

Bomb scare disrupts Pittsburgh Marathon; suspicious device in microwave oven disabled by robot

Pittsburgh Marathon disrupted by bomb scare

PITTSBURGH – A suspicious device near the finish line of the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday prompted police to briefly stop the race after it had begun. The device was disabled and police said it was not believed to have been an actual explosive.
The device, in a small microwave oven, was … Original article on : Bomb scare disrupts Pittsburgh Marathon; suspicious device in microwave oven disabled by robot.

Goal of computer-security conference in Dallas this week to spur talks between countries

Computer-security event seeks to spur int’l talks
SAN FRANCISCO – As governments around the world amass armies of hackers to protect their countries’ computer networks and possibly attack others, the idea of getting officials together to discuss shared threats such as cybercrime is challenging.
“You just don’t pick up the phone and call your counterparts … Read more »».

A new frugality among consumers whose wealth has shrunk is outliving the recession

Frugality among consumers is outliving recession

Even as the economic recovery plods ahead, many American consumers are refusing to come along.
They’re not spending freely – and they have no plans to.
Many of them have steady income. They aren’t saddled by high debts. They don’t fear losing their jobs. Yet despite recent gains, they’ve lost so much … Read more : A new frugality among consumers whose wealth has shrunk is outliving the recession.

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.
The … Read more »»».

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.
For … Original article on : Synchronoss 1Q profit rises, beating analyst expectations.

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.
BumpTop has a [..] Read the original article: here.

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.

1.5m stolen Facebook accounts up for sale on the black market

LONDON – A sale of 1.5 million stolen Facebook accounts on the black market by a hacker has created panic amongst users.

Researchers at VeriSign iDefense Labs, an internet security firm, said that they had found stolen login details for the world’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 1.5m stolen Facebook accounts up for sale on the black market.

Glu Mobile posts narrower loss, lower revenue in 1st quarter; waiting for games in 4th quarter

Glu Mobile narrows 1Q loss, revenue falls 17 pct

SAN MATEO, Calif. – Mobile game publisher Glu Mobile Inc. said Tuesday it narrowed its loss in the first quarter, but its revenue fell and it expects the slowness to continue through the third quarter.
For January through March, Glu said its net loss was $3.7 million, or … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Glu Mobile posts narrower loss, lower revenue in 1st quarter; waiting for games in 4th quarter.

At a glance, what recent earnings reports have revealed about a rebound in advertising

What earnings reports have revealed about ads
Here are highlights of recent quarterly earnings reports from selected Internet, media and advertising companies and what they say about the state of spending on advertising:
April 15: Google Inc. says revenue surged 23 percent from last year, its best growth rate since the summer of 2008. Prices [..] Read the original article: here.

Advertising watchdog asks Time Warner Cable, Cox to drop claims they run fiber-optics networks

Time Warner Cable, Cox asked to drop ad claims

PHILADELPHIA – An advertising watchdog on Tuesday asked Time Warner Cable Inc. and Cox Communications Inc. to drop claims that they run fiber-optic networks.
Verizon Communications Inc., which operates rival television and Internet services using fiber optics, had complained about both companies’ cable ads to the National Advertising …. Original source  : Advertising watchdog asks Time Warner Cable, Cox to drop claims they run fiber-optics networks.

IDC says chip revenue dropped 9 percent last year, though some companies prospered

IDC says chip revenue dropped 9 percent last year

NEW YORK – A new study shows worldwide semiconductor revenue fell 9 percent to $225.1 billion in 2009.
The figures, released Tuesday by market research firm International Data Corp., showed the industry’s slump was more severe in the beginning of 2009 as the recession deepened.
Because of a rebound …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : IDC says chip revenue dropped 9 percent last year, though some companies prospered.

Sears’ chairman: company will be ‘unrecognizable’ in next 5 years as innovation continues

Lampert: Sears ‘unrecognizable’ in 5 years
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – The financier who leads Sears Holdings Corp. said Tuesday that the retailer is gearing up to revamp merchandise and services in its stores, while boosting its Internet business.
Sears hopes that two-pronged approach will continue the momentum it gained during the recession as it boosted … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sears’ chairman: company will be ‘unrecognizable’ in next 5 years as innovation continues.

The New Kamasutra Website to Entertain Virtual Sex

Kamasutra condom brand launched a website, Kamalounge.in, that speaks more openly and boldly about the things that happens “between the sheets”. The new web site is aimed to tap growing digital market among the youngsters and can also get a curious buyer to purchase contraceptive devices from the site. The content are adult in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : The New Kamasutra Website to Entertain Virtual Sex.

Federal regulators to look at new Apple policy on programming tools for iPhone, iPad apps

Feds to look at Apple policy on programming tools
WASHINGTON – Federal regulators plan to examine whether Apple Inc. is violating antitrust rules by requiring software developers to use Apple programming tools to create applications for the iPhone and iPad.
Officials at the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission are sorting out which …. Source article  : Federal regulators to look at new Apple policy on programming tools for iPhone, iPad apps.

Omaha’s KeyOn to buy wireless Internet service provider Dynamic Broadband; terms not disclosed

KeyOn to buy Dynamic Broadband’s Internet service

OMAHA, Neb. – KeyOn Communications Holdings Inc. plans to buy wireless Internet service provider Dynamic Broadband Corp.
KeyOn provides wireless broadband, satellite video and voice over Internet protocol services. The Omaha-based company said Tuesday it will issue stock and assume Dynamic Broadband’s debt as part of the deal.
Specific terms of …. Source  : Omaha’s KeyOn to buy wireless Internet service provider Dynamic Broadband; terms not disclosed.

Hacked US Treasury Department Websites Redirect Visitors to Malware Site

According to a security researcher, if visitors visit some of the websites of US Treasury department, it will take them to sites that install malware to their PCs.?? The infected sites are bep.treas.gov, moneyfactory.gov, and bep.gov that invokes malicious scripts via iframe from grepad.com, Roger Thompson, chief research officer of AVG Technologies, …. Read the original article  : Hacked US Treasury Department Websites Redirect Visitors to Malware Site.

Nintendo’s annual profit falls for first time in 6 years amid Wii price cut, sliding sales

Nintendo profit drops for first time in 6 years
TOKYO – Japanese game-maker Nintendo suffered its first drop in annual profit in six years, hit by a price cut for the Wii home console and sliding global sales.
The maker of Super Mario and Pokemon games said Thursday that net profit for the fiscal year … Original article on : Nintendo’s annual profit falls for first time in 6 years amid Wii price cut, sliding sales.

Nintendo reports annual profit down 18 percent on Wii price cut, sliding sales

Nintendo’s annual profit down 18 percent
TOKYO – Japanese game-maker Nintendo suffered its first drop in annual profit in six years, hit by a price cut for the Wii home console and sliding global sales.

The maker of Super Mario and Pokemon games said Thursday its net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31 fell 18 …. Original article  : Nintendo reports annual profit down 18 percent on Wii price cut, sliding sales.

New Google Look To Attract Footfalls

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The internet search engine giant Google has undergone a makeover, the eighth since its inception in 1998. The new Google look is the biggest face lift that the search giant has undertake since it was conceived, and is the most significant one too. The makeover has been undertaken keeping in mind the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New Google Look To Attract Footfalls.

The Revenue for IT Services is down by 5.3 p.c Globally: Gartner

According to Gartner, the total revenue for IT services?? stands at $763 billion globally in 2009 which is a drop of 5.3% from 2008. The top 5 IT services providers in 2009 showed a decline in revenue. HP and Accenture reported the largest declines at 10.4 per cent and 11.8 per cent respectively.Other three …. Source  : The Revenue for IT Services is down by 5.3 p.c Globally: Gartner.

Sprint overhauls Virgin Mobile as prepaid service for Web access and texting

Sprint overhauls Virgin Mobile, includes data
NEW YORK – Sprint Nextel Corp. is revamping Virgin Mobile, the prepaid wireless service it bought last year, and making it focus on inexpensive plans for young people who would rather text or send Facebook messages than talk.
The announcement, set for Thursday, clarifies Sprint’s strategy in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sprint overhauls Virgin Mobile as prepaid service for Web access and texting.

San Francisco organization makes more than 1 million books available online to blind, dyslexic

Project puts 1M books online for blind, dyslexic

SAN FRANCISCO – Even as audio versions of best-sellers fill store shelves and new technology fuels the popularity of digitized books, the number of titles accessible to people who are blind or dyslexic is minuscule.
A new service being announced Thursday by the nonprofit Internet Archive in San Francisco …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : San Francisco organization makes more than 1 million books available online to blind, dyslexic.

BMC Software fiscal 4th-quarter net income jumps but misses expectations; shares sink

BMC Software 4Q net income jumps 43 pct on gain

HOUSTON – Business software maker BMC Software Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose 43 percent, helped by an income tax benefit.
But results missed Wall Street’s expectations, sending shares tumbling in extended trading.
For the three months ended March 31, BMC said its net … Read more : BMC Software fiscal 4th-quarter net income jumps but misses expectations; shares sink.

Media asks judge to unseal search warrant affidavit used for Gizmodo raid in iPhone probe

Media wants affidavit in Gizmodo raid unsealed
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – The Associated Press and other news organizations are asking a judge to unseal the search warrant affidavit used to raid the home of a technology blogger who posted pictures and details of an iPhone prototype.
Court documents listing the legal reasons for searches are …. Source article  : Media asks judge to unseal search warrant affidavit used for Gizmodo raid in iPhone probe.

Federal Communications Commission plans to impose some new regulations on broadband

FCC aims to set some new regulations on broadband

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators plan to change the way they govern broadband services to ensure they can pursue their efforts to bring high-speed connections to all Americans and require phone and cable companies to treat all Internet traffic equally.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday will …. Original article  : Federal Communications Commission plans to impose some new regulations on broadband.

ADC Telecommunications fiscal 2nd-quarter loss narrows from year-ago quarter hurt by charge

ADC Telecommunications fiscal 2Q loss narrows

MINNEAPOLIS – ADC Telecommunications Inc. said Wednesday that its loss narrowed in its fiscal second quarter, compared with a year ago when the networking equipment maker’s results were weighed down by charges.
ADC posted a net loss of $12.5 million, or 13 cents per share, for its quarter ended April 2. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ADC Telecommunications fiscal 2nd-quarter loss narrows from year-ago quarter hurt by charge.

Summary Box: Some computer security experts question usefulness of talking about ‘cyberwar’

Summary Box: Analyzing the meaning of ‘cyberwar’

WORDS MATTER: Computer security analysts said at a conference this week that the term “cyberwar” is used so broadly that it makes it hard for nations to agree on how to best cooperate on Internet security.
LOOK IT UP: It’s often used to refer to anything from financial crimes to …. Original article  : Summary Box: Some computer security experts question usefulness of talking about ‘cyberwar’.

Federal Communications Commission to impose some new regulations on broadband

FCC to impose some new regulations on broadband

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators plan to impose some additional rules on broadband providers to ensure the government has authority to move ahead with a sweeping plan to bring high-speed connections to all Americans.
Regulators also want to ensure they have jurisdiction to impose so-called “network neutrality” rules requiring phone …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal Communications Commission to impose some new regulations on broadband.

Is there really a cyberwar? Some computer security experts question usefulness of the term

Is there really a cyberwar? Term might be misused

DALLAS – Is there a “cyberwar” going on? Some officials and computer security companies say yes, arguing that armies of hackers are stealing online secrets and using the Internet to attack infrastructure such as power grids.
However, some security analysts said at a conference this week that “cyberwarfare” …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Is there really a cyberwar? Some computer security experts question usefulness of the term.

Sprint shares climb after Deutsche Bank issues upgrade, seeing improvement

Sprint shares climb after Deutsche Bank upgrade

NEW YORK – Shares of Sprint Nextel climbed Wednesday as a Deutsche Bank analyst upgraded his rating on the wireless carrier, saying business is stabilizing.
Analyst Brett Feldman said there are signs of improvement in postpaid subscriber additions and wireless service revenue, both of which are poised to turn positive … Read more >>.

Summary Box: Google offers more way to polish search results, touches up logo

Summary Box: Google spruces up search, logo
NEW TOOLS: Google is making it easier for people to carve up search results to suit their tastes.
NEW LOGO: The new search tools will be accompanied by subtle changes to Google’s red, blue, green and yellow logo. The colors are slightly brighter and the trademark symbol has …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Google offers more way to polish search results, touches up logo.

23-year-old from Alabama wins $1M playing baseball video game

23-year-old wins $1M playing baseball video game

NEW YORK – Shh, don’t tell your kids. Wade McGilberry just won a million dollars playing a video game.
The 23-year-old from Mobile, Ala., accomplished the feat in just an hour and a half, becoming the first to pitch a perfect game in Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.’s “Major League Baseball …. Read the original article  : here.

Google offers more ways to carve up search results, brightens up logo in latest tuneup

Google tunes up search results, touches up logo
SAN FRANCISCO – Google is fine-tuning the way it presents its Internet search results to make it easier for people to find information and images they want.
The new tools being introduced will be accompanied by a touched-up Google logo featuring slightly brighter hues of red, blue, …. Original article  : Google offers more ways to carve up search results, brightens up logo in latest tuneup.

Qwest suitor CenturyTel’s net income triples on Embarq deal, beats Wall Street estimate

CenturyTel 1Q net income triples on Embarq deal

MONROE, La. – CenturyTel Inc., the phone company that is buying Qwest, on Wednesday reported sharply higher net income for the first quarter, topping Wall Street estimates, and said it added more broadband customers while losing fewer phone subscribers.
In morning trading, CenturyTel shares rose 33 cents to $34.40.
CenturyTel, …. Source article  : Qwest suitor CenturyTel’s net income triples on Embarq deal, beats Wall Street estimate.

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Cheap Dedicated Web Hosting Over Shared Web Hosting

Success of any website to large extent depends on its Web host. Some of the most common choices for web hosting include shared web hosting and dedicated web hosting.?? The basic difference between web hosting accounts is that either the site is hosted in its own server or shared with other Web sites. To … Read more : Top 10 Reasons to Choose Cheap Dedicated Web Hosting Over Shared Web Hosting.

‘Price Is Right’ host Drew Carey goes beyond TV: Facebook joining show’s other adaptations

‘Price Is Right’ goes beyond TV: Facebook, Wii
LOS ANGELES – “The Price Is Right” host Drew Carey isn’t playing around when it comes to keeping TV’s longest-running game show current.
Carey has eagerly welcomed iPhone, Xbox, Wii and other adaptations of “The Price Is Right” – and wants to see more, such as a …. Original source  : ‘Price Is Right’ host Drew Carey goes beyond TV: Facebook joining show’s other adaptations.

Toyota Prius On Way To Recovery

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The series of recalls that landed Toyota motors into deep trouble had tarnished its image to a great extent. It dreamt big with its Prius hybrids but that dream has turned sour after the company had to recall millions of Prius models. The hybrid models including Prius were aimed at …. Original source  : Toyota Prius On Way To Recovery.

Toyota Prius India 2010 Price and Features

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — In Delhi Auto Expo 2010 Toyoto has launched Hybrid Car Prius for India. Toyota Prius will be the latest eco-friendly car that will run on Indian roads. Being a hybrid car, Toyota Prius will be much more fuel efficient vehicles than others which run on conventional fuel (petrol/ diesel). … Original source on Gaea Times at : Toyota Prius India 2010 Price and Features.

Nintendo to beef up piracy measures in 3-D machine, otherwise mum on details

Nintendo to beef up piracy measures in 3-D machine

TOKYO – Nintendo’s president said Friday that anti-piracy measures will be beefed up in its planned handheld game device with 3-D technology in a move to guard against software theft.
Nintendo Co. President Satoru Iwata was otherwise tightlipped about the machine, which the Japanese game-maker said in March … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nintendo to beef up piracy measures in 3-D machine, otherwise mum on details.

Ill. telecom overhaul bill would offer low-cost basic service options, but questions linger

Questions linger over Ill. telecom overhaul bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This much is certain: For Illinois consumers who want basic land-line telephone service, a proposed overhaul of the state’s 1985 telecommunications law provides low-cost options.
But what else the modernization plan would do is murky.
Supporters say the overhaul – which would lift regulations from companies that provide … Read more : Ill. telecom overhaul bill would offer low-cost basic service options, but questions linger.

EBay putting $10M toward joint venture to grow Gmarket presence in Japan, Singapore

EBay in joint venture to grow Gmarket in Asia

SAN FRANCISCO – EBay Inc. and the founder of Gmarket, a South Korean online marketplace that eBay bought last year, said Thursday that they are forming a joint venture to expand Gmarket’s footprint in Japan and Singapore.
Under the agreement, eBay and Gmarket’s founder, Young Bae Ku, will …. Original source  : EBay putting $10M toward joint venture to grow Gmarket presence in Japan, Singapore.

Leap Wireless’ loss widens in 1st quarter as expenses more than offset revenue growth

Leap Wireless 1st-quarter loss widens on expenses

SAN DIEGO – Leap Wireless International Inc., a provider of low-cost, prepaid wireless service, said Thursday that its first-quarter loss widened as higher operating expenses and an increased interest expense more than offset service revenue growth.
For the quarter ended March 31, Leap reported a loss of $68 million, or …. Original article  : Leap Wireless’ loss widens in 1st quarter as expenses more than offset revenue growth.

Key facts from selected cable and satellite TV industry earnings reports

A look at cable, satellite TV earnings for 1Q

Here is a summary of earnings reports for selected cable and satellite TV companies and what they reveal about the industry’s prospects:
April 28: Comcast Corp. reported losing net 82,000 basic cable TV subscribers in first quarter. Comcast had stronger growth with high-speed Internet customers, but growth in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Key facts from selected cable and satellite TV industry earnings reports.

Telecommunications stocks fall as much as 7 percent amid broader market plunge Thursday

Sector Wrap: Telecommunications stocks
SAN FRANCISCO – Shares of telecommunication stocks fell as much 7 percent Thursday as the broader market nosedived.

The Standard & Poor’s telecommunication index fell as low as 98.51 in trading Thursday before recovering to close at 103.34.
In one of the most turbulent half-hours in stock market history, the Dow Jones industrial average [..] Read the original article: here.

IT stocks fall with broader market on concerns about Greece’s debt woes, reported tech glitch

IT stocks fall as market nosedives
SAN FRANCISCO – Shares of information technology stocks fell as much 10.6 percent Thursday as the broader market plunged.
The Standard & Poor’s information technology index fell as low as 335.45 in trading Thursday before recovering to close at 362.78.
In one of the most dizzying half-hours in stock market … Read more »»».

Warner Music Group posts smaller 2Q loss as cost cutting offsets revenue decline

Warner Music Group posts smaller 2Q loss
NEW YORK – Cost-cutting efforts helped Warner Music Group Corp. narrow its fiscal second-quarter loss as the recording industry continues to struggle to make the transition to selling music over the Internet.
The company said Thursday that broader economic weakness is still weighing on consumers. Revenue from online … Read more : Warner Music Group posts smaller 2Q loss as cost cutting offsets revenue decline.

Summary Box: FCC seeks compromise on how it regulates broadband; step is key to its agenda

Summary Box: FCC seeks broadband compromise

AT STAKE: A federal appeals court last month questioned the Federal Communications Commission’s legal authority to regulate broadband. That threatened the FCC’s ability to carry out its plans to expand high-speed Internet access in the U.S.
A COMPROMISE: FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski says the FCC can redefine how it regulates broadband …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: FCC seeks compromise on how it regulates broadband; step is key to its agenda.

Verizon says future lies in wireless, service over fiber optic lines for video, data

Verizon touts core service, fiber optics
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Adding customers who simply want to talk on the phone is pretty low on Verizon Communications Inc.’s list of ways it plans to grow, and the company’s CEO told shareholders Thursday that the business will be stronger for it.

Verizon is nearing completion of its sale of … Read more : Verizon says future lies in wireless, service over fiber optic lines for video, data.

Summary Box: Cablevision 1Q profit more than triples as cable company signs up new subscribers

Summary Box: Cablevision 1Q net income soars

CASH MACHINE: Cablevision Systems Corp. said first-quarter net income more than tripled to $74.2 million, or 24 cents per share. Revenue rose 5.2 percent to $1.75 billion.
DIVIDEND INCREASE: The company raised its quarterly dividend by 25 percent to 12.5 cents per share.
DISAPPOINTMENT: Its stock tumbled. The earnings fell far …. Source  : Summary Box: Cablevision 1Q profit more than triples as cable company signs up new subscribers.

Computer tech pioneer, financier and philanthropist Max Palevsky dies in Beverly Hills at 85

Computer tech pioneer Max Palevsky dies at 85

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Computer technology pioneer and venture capitalist Max Palevsky, perhaps best-known for funding then-startup chipmaker Intel Corp., has died. He was 85.
Palevsky died of heart failure Wednesday at his Beverly Hills home, his wife Jodie Evans told the Los Angeles Times.
The early high-tech pioneer transformed … Read more »»».

Cablevision 1Q income soars on subscriber growth, advertising pickup; company boosts dividend

Cablevision’s 1Q net income soars; boosts dividend

PHILADELPHIA – Cablevision Systems Corp. said net income for the first quarter more than tripled as the New York-area cable TV company added more customers. The company also boosted its dividend by 25 percent.
But its stock tumbled as the earnings reported Thursday fell far below analysts’ forecasts. Shares of … Read more »».

Federal Communications Commission seeks to salvage broadband plans with ‘narrow’ regulations

FCC says it has compromise on key broadband rules
WASHINGTON – The head of the Federal Communications Commission thinks he has come up with a way to salvage his ambitious national broadband plans without running into legal obstacles that have threatened to derail him.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said Thursday that his agency … Read : Federal Communications Commission seeks to salvage broadband plans with ‘narrow’ regulations.

Shares of security software maker Symantec jump after upbeat 4th-quarter earnings

Symantec shares jump after upbeat 4Q earnings

NEW YORK – Symantec Corp. shares climbed Thursday after the security software maker reported fourth-quarter results above analyst estimates.
The provider of Norton antivirus software saw its stock climb 77 cents, or 4.7 percent, to $17.02 in midday trading. The stock has ranged from $13.97 to $19.16 over the past … Read more : Shares of security software maker Symantec jump after upbeat 4th-quarter earnings.

Nokia CEO: New smart phones planned to catch up with rivals in high-end segment

Nokia plans new devices to catch up with rivals
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. will launch new smart phones to “help close the gap” with competitors that have overtaken the world’s top cell phone maker in the market for high-end devices, its chief executive said Thursday.
While Nokia still is a global leader in smart phones, …. Read the original article  : Nokia CEO: New smart phones planned to catch up with rivals in high-end segment.

The Streaming Music Spotify to Launch in Netherlands

According to the Dutch news report, the hot streaming music Spotify is supposed to launch their service in Netherlands on May 18 th. Currently, Spotify operate in Britain, France, Spain, Sweden, Norway and Finland. But, as of yet, they do not provide service in US. Currently their CTO is visiting US to look …. Original article  : The Streaming Music Spotify to Launch in Netherlands.

Illinois House approves new telecommunications measure that lifts regulations on land lines

Illinois House approves rewrite of telecom bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A plan to modernize Illinois telecommunications law and create jobs unanimously passed the Illinois House on Wednesday, despite warnings from consumer groups that it may mean higher prices and poor service.
The bill lifts most state regulations on companies that provide telephone landline service with the idea …. Source article  : Illinois House approves new telecommunications measure that lifts regulations on land lines.

I will contest next general elections, says ‘Facebook favourite’ Musharraf

LAHORE – Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has said that he will contest the country’s next general elections even if mid-term polls are announced.

Addressing members of his newly launched party, the All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML) through a video, which was screened at one of his close associates’ Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif’s residence here, Musharraf … Read more : I will contest next general elections, says ‘Facebook favourite’ Musharraf.

7 Free Microsoft Programs that You Can Try out

Microsoft does not have many Windows programs that is free. However, still there are quite a few free software from Microsoft that is worth checking out. But, you have to look at right place to find it. This article lists 7 free software from Microsoft that you may take a look.

Paint.NET: It started as …. Source  : 7 Free Microsoft Programs that You Can Try out.

Federal Communications Commission allows blocking of output connectors on set-top boxes

FCC allows blocking of set-top box outputs

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are endorsing Hollywood’s efforts to let cable and satellite TV companies turn off output connections on the back of set-top boxes to prevent illegal copying of movies.
The decision by the Federal Communications Commission, announced late Friday, is intended to encourage studios to make movies available …. Original article  : Federal Communications Commission allows blocking of output connectors on set-top boxes.

Iranian that US accuses of selling technology to Iran’s military returns home from France

Iranian wanted by US flies home from France

PARIS – An Iranian detained in France on accusations he evaded export controls to purchase technology over the Internet to sell to Iran’s military has left the country.
Diane Francois, a lawyer for Majid Kakavand, says the 37-year-old engineer left France for Iran on Friday.
He was taken into custody … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iranian that US accuses of selling technology to Iran’s military returns home from France.

AIG, Apple, Kraft, Stanley, Crocs among big market movers Friday

AIG, Apple, Kraft are active movers
NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:

NYSE:
American International Group Inc., up $1.95 to $38.70
The bailed-out insurance giant returned to profitability in the first quarter as its struggling insurance business showed signs of improvement.
Stanley Inc., up $7.79 … Read more »»».

Tesla Motors says decision on site for electric car factory is close, could be days away

Tesla Motors close to picking site for new factory

NEW YORK – Tesla Motors Inc. is close to selecting a location for its new electric car assembly plant and a final decision could come in a matter of days, a spokeswoman said Friday.
“We think we’re days away,” Tesla spokeswoman Khobi Brooklyn said.
The company headquartered in San …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tesla Motors says decision on site for electric car factory is close, could be days away.

Correction: Earns-RealNetworks story

Correction: Earns-RealNetworks story
SEATTLE – In a story May 6 about RealNetworks Inc.’s first-quarter earnings, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company booked a gain of $10.9 billion after a partial spinoff of the Rhapsody music service. The gain was $10.9 million.
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DirecTV CEO sees leadership in 3-D TV giving his satellite TV company competitive edge

DirecTV CEO: Lead in 3-D TV is competitive edge

NEW YORK – In the race for supremacy in 3-D television, DirecTV wants to be king.
The satellite TV company’s exclusive package of out-of-market football games has been a hit. DirecTV CEO Michael White hopes his stance on 3-D TV will give his company its next competitive edge.
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Borders Group starts taking orders for Kobo e-book reader, e-bookstore coming in June

Borders begins taking orders for e-book reader
NEW YORK – Borders Group Inc. has begun taking orders for the Kobo electronic book reader and pushing it at a lower price than competing devices.
Borders also said Friday that its e-bookstore and software will be available beginning in June.
The Kobo e-reader device will retail … Original article on : Borders Group starts taking orders for Kobo e-book reader, e-bookstore coming in June.

Digital de-cluttering isn’t as hard as it sounds with clear goals and the right tools

De-cluttering your digital life can set you free

We’ve got multiple e-mail accounts, social networks, media streams, blogs, websites, electronic calendars, instant messages, phone contacts, online bills, passwords coming out of our ears and screen after screen after screen of computer stuff to back up, share and sync.
That doesn’t include the virtual reams floating in the …. Read the original article  : Digital de-cluttering isn’t as hard as it sounds with clear goals and the right tools.

How to develop Cloud Computing Infrastructure In-house with Open Source Software

Cloud computing technology has been high on demand as it meets the needs of both IT providers and Internet users. Corporate clients have great interest in the cloud, including infrastructure outsourcing, software as a service key processes as a service as well as next-generation distributed computing. How about building a cloud computing infrastructure in-house … Read this article on Gaea Times at : How to develop Cloud Computing Infrastructure In-house with Open Source Software.

Washington Post Co. reports 1st-quarter profit; education, cable TV revenue grow

Washington Post Co. has profit, slowing ad decline

NEW YORK – The Washington Post Co. returned to a profit in the first quarter as declines in print advertising slowed and the company’s cable TV and education businesses continued to grow.
The Post Co. had net income of $45.4 million, or $4.91 per share, in the first three …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Washington Post Co. reports 1st-quarter profit; education, cable TV revenue grow.

How Washington’s ‘net neutrality’ debate matters for Internet users

What the ‘net neutrality’ debate means
One reason the Federal Communications Commission is changing the way it regulates broadband is so that it can apply a principle called network neutrality. Net neutrality, as it’s known, is the idea that the Internet should be like roads and highways – generally open to all traffic.
President Barack …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hacking of army major’s computer is a cyber security breach: Antony

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday said an army investigation has found that the information e-mailed from a major’s computer was a case of ‘cyber security breach’ and not espionage.

“It is a case of alleged misuse …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Hacking of army major’s computer is a cyber security breach: Antony.

Reliance Introduces “Simply Unlimited CDMA “

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- All new CDMA customers of Reliance shall have one more reason to rejoice as Reliance comes with their latest offer promising cheaper call rates. Reportedly, Reliance Communications has declared the launch of their new offer called “Simply Unlimited ” which shall cater to all new as well as existing Reliance CDMA customers.
The …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Reliance Introduces “Simply Unlimited CDMA “.

CGI Group to buy Stanley Inc. for $903 million to expand its US federal business

CGI Group to buy Stanley Inc. for $903 million

NEW YORK – Information technology company CGI Group Inc. said Friday it will buy Stanley Inc. for $903 million cash, or $37.50 per share.
The Canadian company is offering a premium of 29 percent from Stanley’s Thursday closing price of $29. The companies said their boards have approved … Read this article on Gaea Times at : CGI Group to buy Stanley Inc. for $903 million to expand its US federal business.

Consumer Reports lifts “Don’t Buy” rating for Lexus SUV after recall fixes handling problem

Consumer Reports lifts Lexus “Don’t Buy” rating
DETROIT – Consumer Reports magazine is lifting a “Don’t Buy” recommendation for a Lexus sport utility vehicle that failed an emergency handling test.
The magazine said Friday that the 2010 Lexus GX 460 luxury SUV passed the test after a dealership updated software that runs its electronic stability …. Original source  : Consumer Reports lifts “Don’t Buy” rating for Lexus SUV after recall fixes handling problem.

Palin faces fans’ ire for supporting Carly Fiorina’s candidature

WASHINGTON – Former Alaska GOP Governer Sarah Palin’s backing of Carly Fiorina in California’s senate race on her Facebook page has lead to a severe backlash from her supporters.

The outcry comes from Palin fans who also support Chuck …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Palin faces fans’ ire for supporting Carly Fiorina’s candidature.

As ‘the pill’ turns 50, debate continues over its cultural significance

America’s favorite birth control method turns 50

CHICAGO – A world without “the pill” is unimaginable to many young women who now use it to treat acne, skip periods, improve mood and, of course, prevent pregnancy. They might be surprised to learn that U.S. officials announcing approval of the world’s first oral contraceptive were uncomfortable.
“… Our … Original article on : As ‘the pill’ turns 50, debate continues over its cultural significance.

New price plans rake in subscribers for MetroPCS in 1st qtr, but hurt bottom line; shares rise

MetroPCS rakes in subscribers in 1Q; shares jump

DALLAS – Price cuts helped MetroPCS Communications Inc. gain and keep subscribers despite tough competition in the first quarter, the wireless carrier said Thursday.
The Dallas-based company’s shares jumped 64 cents, or 8.3 percent, to $8.38 in morning trading, as revenue came in well above analyst expectations.
MetroPCS added a …. Source  : New price plans rake in subscribers for MetroPCS in 1st qtr, but hurt bottom line; shares rise.

E Business Growth With “SuisseID”

BERN, SWITZERLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- Switzerland is all set to secure a commanding position in today’s competitive world where e-business is ruling the roost of almost each and every major business domain. Reportedly, the Swiss Economic Ministry announced the introduction of “SuisseID” card which they believe shall act as a catalyst to boost up revenues coming …. Source  : E Business Growth With “SuisseID”.

200,000 Facebook fans want me to return to Pakistan: Musharraf

LAHORE – Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has said 200,000 of his Facebook fans are asking him to return to the country from Britain and he will contest the next general elections.

Musharraf said that he would contest the election even if they were held on a mid-term basis, a private TV channel reported.
In …. Read the original article  : 200,000 Facebook fans want me to return to Pakistan: Musharraf.

Is it Okay to Text during Sex?

Although, it sounds funny , but some blogs are considering whether it is okay to to send or receive text during sex. According to the on line survey of 1000 people, conducted by Retrevo and published in March, one in 10 people younger than 25 does not mind to be interrupted by a message … Read more : Is it Okay to Text during Sex?.

Playboy is Coming Soon in Your Office PC

Many critics are surprised that Playboy got around the strict censorship norm of Apple and released Playboy “iPhone” apps.The adult entertainment magazine further revealed that it is going to launch a Smoking Jacket version of the website which will be ’safe for viewing’. Safe for viewing means that it will publish the non-pictorial content … Read more >>.

Venezuela’s Chavez eclipses rivals in Twitter popularity after less than 2 weeks on the site

Chavez rockets to No. 1 on Twitter Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela – President Hugo Chavez is tops on Twitter in Venezuela less than 2 weeks after launching his account, surpassing Internet-savvy foes who dominate the social networking site and use it to oppose him.
Chavez’s account, “chavezcandanga,” had racked up more than 237,000 followers as of …. Source article  : Venezuela’s Chavez eclipses rivals in Twitter popularity after less than 2 weeks on the site.

Top 10 Dedicated Web Hosting Provider in 2010

We have already done with the top 10 shared web hosting providers. Now we decided focus on the dedicated web hosting providers. As we had already sited in our article dedicated web hosting has a number of advantages over shared hosting. There are enough Given the cost and intricacies dedicated servers provide numerous benefits …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Top 10 Dedicated Web Hosting Provider in 2010.

At a glance, a look at Internet outages due to route ‘hijackings’

Some examples of Internet ‘hijackings’
Some instances of Internet outages caused by hijacked traffic, as listed by the Department of Homeland Security and other sources:

April 1997: MAI Network Services, an Internet service provider in Virginia, passes bad routing information to Sprint, which relays it, causing widespread outages.
April 1998: An Israeli ISP causes widespread outages.
December 1999: AT&T’s …. Source  : At a glance, a look at Internet outages due to route ‘hijackings’.

Highway to nowhere: Internet traffic keeps straying, and the chance of long-term fix is slim

How an unfixed Net glitch could strand you offline
NEW YORK – In 1998, a hacker told Congress that he could bring down the Internet in 30 minutes by exploiting a certain flaw that sometimes caused online outages by misdirecting data. In 2003, the Bush administration concluded that fixing this flaw was in the …. Original article  : Highway to nowhere: Internet traffic keeps straying, and the chance of long-term fix is slim.

Nokia 6700 Slide Best Price in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Nokia 6700 Slide is the new member of Nokia family. Nokia 6700 Slide with a plethora of new features is coming in six stunning colors. The new handset is powered by Symbian S60v3 FP2. It features 2.2 inch screen and a 5 Megapixel Carl Zeiss lens camera (dual flash). … Read more »».