Pakistan blocks access to YouTube in growing Internet crackdown over ’sacrilegious’ content

Pakistan blocks YouTube over unIslamic content
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistani government blocked access to YouTube on Thursday because of “sacrilegious” content on the video-sharing website, signaling a growing Internet crackdown against sites deemed offensive to the country’s majority Muslim population.
The move against YouTube came a day after the government blocked access …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hang Kasab Until Death Game: Hang To Win!

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Now that the verdict is given out and Kasab has been given the death sentence and all of that, one would expect that all the hullabaloo regarding the matter would have somewhat died down. On the contrary, the terrorist is causing quite a lot of uproar among the most unlikely …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hang Kasab Until Death Game: Hang To Win!.

Raja glad at the overwhelming response to 3G spectrum bids

NEW DELHI – Information Technology and Communication Minister A Raja has expressed his happiness over the successful completion of auction for 3G spectrum telephones.

“I am happy to have in around Rs 70,000 crore but, I never felt that it will cross Rs 45,000 crore. I am happy that it has been crossed and it’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Raja glad at the overwhelming response to 3G spectrum bids.

Summary Box: Review lauds HTC’s Evo 4G for big screen, 3G use, but finds 4G service elusive

Summary Box: Review finds Evo 4G good as 3G device

BIG DEAL: HTC’s Evo 4G is an Android phone with a massive 4.3-inch multi-touch screen. It’s fast and fun to use, and while its 8-megapixel camera and high-def video function don’t measure up to stand-alone devices, they’re better than on many smart phones.
BIG CAVEAT: This is …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Review lauds HTC’s Evo 4G for big screen, 3G use, but finds 4G service elusive.

Review: HTC’s Evo 4G is big and powerful, but don’t get your heart set on 4G features yet

Review: HTC’s Evo 4G is a very good 3G phone
SEATTLE – HTC’s Evo 4G phone is fast, powerful and fun to use – as long as your heart isn’t set on tapping into the speedier new network it was designed for.
The Evo 4G, $199 with a two-year contract and rebate, is … Original article on : Review: HTC’s Evo 4G is big and powerful, but don’t get your heart set on 4G features yet.

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
May 19
The Providence (R.I.) Journal on the City of Indebted Angels:
A few short decades ago, Los Angeles seemed the promised land – a paradise of year-round sun and fun, from the beaches to the nearby mountains, and …. Original article  : Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.

Heartland Payment Systems in $41.4M settlement with MasterCard issuers over 2008 data breach

Heartland in $41.4M settlement with MasterCard

PRINCETON, N.J. – Heartland Payment Systems Inc., which processes credit card payments, said Wednesday that it will pay MasterCard issuers $41.4 million to settle claims over a 2008 data security breach.
Hackers installed spying software on Heartland’s computer network in 2008, giving them access to data on the systems that process …. Original source  : Heartland Payment Systems in $41.4M settlement with MasterCard issuers over 2008 data breach.

Lawmakers push long-shot legislation designed to regulate, tax online gambling

Lawmakers push to regulate, tax online gambling

WASHINGTON – Prohibition didn’t work with alcohol and it’s not working with Internet gambling now, say lawmakers pushing Congress to approve long-shot legislation that would legalize and tax online wagering.
Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., told his colleagues during a congressional hearing Wednesday that millions of Americans gamble on the Internet …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Law requiring businesses to report purchases to IRS likely to make more owners go high-tech

Tax law may get more businesses to go high-tech

NEW YORK – Tucked away in the health care overhaul bill that became law this year was a provision that will require small business owners to keep better records of what they buy. They’ll also have to report some purchases to the government.
This new law requires small …. Original article  : Law requiring businesses to report purchases to IRS likely to make more owners go high-tech.

Symantec buying VeriSign’s Web-security division for $1.28B

Symantec buying VeriSign’s Web-security arm

SAN FRANCISCO – Symantec Corp.’s decision to pay $1.28 billion to buy a division of VeriSign Inc. that sells security technology to websites highlights how quickly the companies are moving in opposite directions.
Symantec, best known for its antivirus software for personal computers, wants to secure more things.
With the VeriSign deal, announced … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Symantec buying VeriSign’s Web-security division for $1.28B.

German prosecutors launch investigation of Google over privacy breach in mapping program

German prosecutors probing Google’s mapping breach
BERLIN – German prosecutors are investigating Google Inc. on suspicion it violated privacy laws when it recorded fragments of people’s online activities through unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
Google acknowledged the privacy breach in an apology issued last Friday, saying it had been inadvertently storing fragments of people’s online activities over … Read more : German prosecutors launch investigation of Google over privacy breach in mapping program.

Google to open Web applications store in Chrome browser in latest bid to compete with Apple

Google to polish Chrome with Web apps store
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. will open a Web applications store later this year in an attempt to make it easier to find and set up programs within the Internet search leader’s Chrome browser.
The online store, previewed Wednesday during a Google conference for software …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google IO 2010 Keynote Summary

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – At the Google IO 2010 Keynote this morning, the internet search giant has unveiled new web technologies reaffirming its commitment for the open standards. The VP of Google, Vic Gundotra took the opening stage and clarified that web is the most important platform of our generation. He indicated that HTML 5 …. Source article  : Google IO 2010 Keynote Summary.

Lawmakers push long-shot legislation designed to regulate, tax online gaming

Lawmakers push to regulate, tax online gaming

WASHINGTON – Prohibition didn’t work with alcohol and it’s not working with Internet gambling now, say lawmakers pushing Congress to approve long-shot legislation that would legalize and tax online gaming.
Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., told his colleagues during a congressional hearing Wednesday that millions of Americans gamble on the Internet … Read more : Lawmakers push long-shot legislation designed to regulate, tax online gaming.

Childress on Favre status? We’ve been texting, but haven’t talked about football _ or surgery

Childress and Favre are texting, but ‘not talking’

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Vikings coach Brad Childress says he doesn’t have an update from Brett Favre about his playing status for next season, or a possible surgery on his injured left ankle.
Childress was asked by reporters for the latest word on Favre following practice on Wednesday. The …. Source article  : Childress on Favre status? We’ve been texting, but haven’t talked about football _ or surgery.

US, Russia issue call at UN for drivers worldwide to hang up their phones _ and focus on road

US, Russia urge drivers to put down their phones

UNITED NATIONS – The United States and Russia launched a global safety campaign at U.N. headquarters Wednesday urging drivers everywhere to put down their cell phones – and focus on the road.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said drivers who send and receive texts take their eyes off …. Original article  : US, Russia issue call at UN for drivers worldwide to hang up their phones _ and focus on road.

Mobile services for Amarnath pilgrims from this year: Sachin Pilot

NEW DELHI – Union Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology (IT) Sachil Pilot said the mobile connectivity to Amarnath pilgrims at the height of 13,500 ft. will be provided before June 30.

It has been the endeavour of … Read more : Mobile services for Amarnath pilgrims from this year: Sachin Pilot.

Salesforce.com shares slip after Microsoft files lawsuit over software patents

Salesforce.com shares slip on Microsoft lawsuit
NEW YORK – Shares of Salesforce.com Inc. slipped nearly 5 percent Wednesday after Microsoft Corp. filed a lawsuit against the company alleging patent infringement.
The stock fell $2.37, or 2.8 percent, to $82.79 in afternoon trading. Earlier, the shares traded as low as $79.76.
Microsoft’s claims could signal …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Summary Box: Hewlett-Packard net income jumps, 2010 outlook raised

Summary Box: HP net income jumps, outlook raised

PROFITABLE PACE: Hewlett-Packard Co.’s net income jumped 28 percent in the February-April quarter, showing that stronger demand for computers is helping heal a battered technology industry.
UPBEAT FORECAST: HP also raised its 2010 forecast, sending shares higher. HP expects revenue of $123.7 billion to $124.9 billion, and adjusted profit …. Source  : Summary Box: Hewlett-Packard net income jumps, 2010 outlook raised.

Britain’s deputy chief will scrap ID card program, trim DNA database in civil liberties push

UK’s deputy chief plans civil liberties drive

LONDON – Britain’s new deputy prime minister pledged Wednesday to lead a sweeping drive to protect civil liberties, curbing official surveillance and data collection by scrapping an unpopular national identity card program, limiting the retention of DNA profiles and regulating the spread of closed-circuit TV cameras.
Nick Clegg said the … Original article on : Britain’s deputy chief will scrap ID card program, trim DNA database in civil liberties push.