World Telecom Day Program By Heritage Institute Of Technology

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- May 17 is World Telecom Day which hold immense importance for the telecom industry which has been one of the most profitable industries of the decade. Moving on the same line, Kolkata’s Heritage Institute of Technology is putting up a special program to observe the World Telecom Day.
Public Relations Society of … Read more »»».

GM wants to lift sales with more subprime buyers but its main lender keeps purse strings tight

GM wants more subprime buyers; will lender agree?

DETROIT – If your credit isn’t good, General Motors Co. still wants to sell you a car.
The problem is, it can’t. At least not in big numbers. That’s why the automaker wants more control over its lending again.
GM’s top North American executive Mark Reuss, under pressure to quickly … Read more »»».

Teens get firsthand experience with dangers of texting while driving

Teens learn dangers of texting while driving

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. – As more states ban texting while driving, many are going a step further by letting teenagers get firsthand experience of the dangers.
They’re setting up obstacle courses for teens to navigate on golf carts while texting. The teens get to see how many errors or …. Original source  : Teens get firsthand experience with dangers of texting while driving.

Is USA Loosing Data in Cyber War?

As per US defense official, US is loosing enough data to fill Library of Congress?? and authorities have failed to anticipate the threat before. The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and it archives millions of books, photographs, maps and recordings. James Miller, principal deputy under secretary of …. Read the original article  : Is USA Loosing Data in Cyber War?.

Top 10 online UPS Systems

Online UPS are designed for environments where electrical isolation is essential. These UPS can also be used to run equipments at various potential power problems such as spikes, surges and extended, overvoltage, noise are sensitive to power fluctuations. These type of UPS are also known as double-conversion or double-conversion online UPS, due to the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top 10 online UPS Systems.

OpenID Connect Proposal to Build Decentralized Identity Systems for Social Web

The key architect of OpenID and identity technologies, David Recordon has drafted a new proposal to define a new direction for OpenID. Recordon’s proposal was drafted with input from several people in the OpenID community and is called OpenID Connect. The new mechanism essentially rebuilds OpenID on top of oAuth 2.0 combining the two …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : OpenID Connect Proposal to Build Decentralized Identity Systems for Social Web.

12 Vermont towns get grants for digital tools, training

12 Vermont towns get broadband grants
MONTPELIER, Vt. – A dozen rural communities across the state will receive digital tools and in-depth training as the first participants in the new e-Vermont Community Broadband Project.

The aim is to help communities take full advantage of the Internet for job creation, school innovation, providing social services, and increasing civic … Read : 12 Vermont towns get grants for digital tools, training.

1 less reason to buy DVDs: Best Buy ready to take wraps off of Internet video service

Best Buy’s Internet video service ready to debut

SAN FRANCISCO – Best Buy Co. is about to give its customers one less reason to buy DVDs.
The largest U.S. consumer electronics retailer said Tuesday that it will start renting and selling the latest video releases over high-speed Internet connections by the end of this month. It will … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 1 less reason to buy DVDs: Best Buy ready to take wraps off of Internet video service.

Apple Surpassed Motorola with 3% Share of Global Cellphone Market

According to the new data from iSuppli, Apple sold 8.75 million iPhones in the first 3 months of 2010 and slightly edged out Motorola which sold 8.50 million cellphone worldwide. Apple stands at number 6 in the world cellphone market in this quarter, whereas Motorola slipped to no 8 position. Apple has 137% year … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Apple Surpassed Motorola with 3% Share of Global Cellphone Market.

Microsoft to overhaul Hotmail to make it easier to manage incoming mail, see photos, videos

Microsoft upgrade aims to make Hotmail cool again
SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft is trying to make Hotmail cool again.
The free Web mail service will be switching to a new approach that Microsoft hopes will give Hotmail an edge over rival offerings from Yahoo and Google.
Microsoft is announcing the Hotmail upgrade Tuesday, although the service’s …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Air Force: Troubled military GPS receiver wasn’t tested before change in control system

Air Force: Tests didn’t include troubled GPS unit

DENVER – The Air Force says it performed no advance testing on the specific type of military GPS receiver that had problems picking up locator signals after a change in ground-control software.
The Air Force said Monday that it performed tests on other equipment, but none of it contained …. Original article  : Air Force: Troubled military GPS receiver wasn’t tested before change in control system.

Microsoft pays VirnetX $200 million to settle lawsuit, license technology

Microsoft settles VirnetX suit for $200 million

REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay VirnetX Holding Corp. a one-time fee of $200 million to settle a patent infringement lawsuit and license its technology going forward.
Microsoft deputy general counsel Tom Burt said in a statement Monday that the company was pleased to bring the case …. Source  : Microsoft pays VirnetX $200 million to settle lawsuit, license technology.

Samsung Electronics to invest record $22.7 billion this year on capital spending, R&D

Samsung Electronics announces record spending

SEOUL, South Korea – Samsung Electronics said Monday it will invest a record 26 trillion won ($22.7 billion) this year in capital spending and research and development, betting on future growth despite questions about the global economic outlook.
Samsung said investment in new production facilities means it expects to hire 10,000 new …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Transportation Dept proposes cell phone restrictions for railroad operators

Govt wants cell phone limits on railroad operators

WASHINGTON – Railroad operators would face new restrictions on the use of cell phones and other handheld electronic devices under a proposal issued Monday by the government.
The Transportation Department proposal would prohibit the improper use of electronic devices by on-duty railroad operators.
Locomotive engineers, conductors, switchmen and other train … Read more >>>.

American Heart Association backs Wii video games in ‘provocative’ campaign against obesity

Heart group backs video games in obesity campaign

NEW YORK – Talk about strange bedfellows. The American Heart Association and Nintendo Co. are teaming up to promote the popular Wii video game console, as the health advocacy group concedes that its campaign for traditional exercise isn’t working.
The surprising partnership, announced Monday, comes amid growing concern about … Read more »»».

Ind. appoints first medical records technology chief; will help decide who gets stimulus funds

Ind. names first medical records technology chief

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana has named its first coordinator for overseeing efforts to shift the state’s hospitals and clinics from paper medical records to electronic files.
Beginning next month, Andrew VanZee will be responsible for managing the allocation of $10.3 million in federal stimulus funding the state received in March.
He will …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

MPAA is Worried about the Pirating Habit of US Soldiers in Iraq

According to the recent declassified document, MPAA is fighting different type of war in middle east against those soldiers who are violating copyright agreement. The regulating authority are investigating the pirating habits of the infringing US Soldiers who are stationed over there. This is well known fact that MPAA has sent several notices to … Read more »»».

Top 10 Facebook Alternatives That Keep Up Your Privacy

With the rise to top spot in social networking world, Facebook’s taking advantage of its monopoly. The social networking ace is eager on controlling online identity of its members and reconfiguring the world’s privacy norms. Lately Facebook has been accused of taking advantage of users privacy. In such a situation you must be looking …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Top 10 Facebook Alternatives That Keep Up Your Privacy.

Internet of Things key to future development, but with challenges

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Internet of Things (IOT) refers to networks of real-world objects linked to the Internet that interact through web services.

As more and more objects join this network, they create massive communication models that could give birth to new business models, improved business processes and reduced costs and risks, according to a …. Original article  : Internet of Things key to future development, but with challenges.

Samsung Electronics to triple R&D, capital spending this year to record $22.7 billion

Samsung to triple capital, R&D spending this year
SEOUL, South Korea – Samsung Electronics said Monday it will more than triple investment in capital spending and research and development this year to a record 26 trillion won ($22.7 billion), betting on future growth despite questions about the global economic outlook.
Samsung said the … Read more >>>.

Cambridge students spend more time on Facebook than studying

LONDON – An online poll has revealed that more than half of Cambridge University students spend more time on the Internet, using sites like Facebook, than studying.

The poll by student paper The Tab found that 56.5 percent of students spend more time surfing Internet …. Original article  : Cambridge students spend more time on Facebook than studying.

Antony cautions Indian Army commanders on dangers of cyber-warfare

NEW DELHI – Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday asked the top brass of the Armed Forces to work in unison and make cyber systems as secure and as non-porous as possible, adding that cyber-warfare is becoming a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Antony cautions Indian Army commanders on dangers of cyber-warfare.

“Twitter for iPhone” to Arrive within the Next Few Days

It seems to be that Twitter’s acquisition of the developers of the Tweetie app for iPhone is due to serve ‘official’ Twitter app for Apple’s smartphone. Tweetie 2 has disappeared from the App Store this week which suggests that the developers are expected to finally release the first official version of …. Source  : “Twitter for iPhone” to Arrive within the Next Few Days.

Call Of Duty Black Ops World Premier Trailer Out Now!

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Call of Duty is regarded as one of the most popular ands immersive First and third person shooter PC and console game that has millions of fans worldwide. What began as a PC only game in 2003 became a multi platform FPS game within a few years. The sequels to the …. Source article  : Call Of Duty Black Ops World Premier Trailer Out Now!.

Serious Windows 7 Flaws Unearthed

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that its newest operating system Windows 7 can be vulnerable to users in terms of code execution and denial-of-service attacks. The vulnerability of Windows 7 and??Windows Server 2008 R2 has been discussed before Microsoft issued the advisory. Although, the company claims that no attack due to this Windows flaws …. Original article  : Serious Windows 7 Flaws Unearthed.

Proposed UN sanctions on Iran for nuclear program

Proposed UN sanctions on Iran for nuclear program

The United States has circulated a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council that would impose a fourth round of sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. Here are the key points in the 10-page draft:
NUCLEAR ISSUES:
- Reiterates demand that Iran suspend enrichment and comply with all requirements …. Source  : Proposed UN sanctions on Iran for nuclear program.

Do 6-year-olds need a social network? Father of 3 thinks yes, launches Togetherville

‘Facebook’ for kids keeps parents in the loop
NEW YORK – Kids under 13 aren’t allowed on Facebook, but that hasn’t stopped many of them from joining.
Togetherville, a social network for kids ages 6 to 10, hopes to lure them into a more age-appropriate setting. The site, whose founder has three children under 10, … Read more >>>.

Hewlett-Packard net income surges 28 pct amid mending computer market; 2010 outlook raised

HP net income surges amid mending computer market
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s latest numbers show how deeply dependent the company is on personal computers even as it aggressively expands into more lucrative areas.
HP reported after the stock market closed Tuesday that its net income jumped 28 percent and revenue rose 13 percent in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Hewlett-Packard net income surges 28 pct amid mending computer market; 2010 outlook raised.

Correction: iPhone story

Correction: iPhone story
SAN FRANCISCO – In a story May 14 about Gizmodo.com publishing images of a next-generation iPhone, The Associated Press reported an incorrect publication date. Gizmodo posted the images April 19, not April 20. Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs demanded the device’s return after publication, not before as incorrectly reported.
…. Source article  : Correction: iPhone story.

Hummer maker AM General goes green with plan to assemble Ford’s electric Transit Connect van

AM General goes green with electric vans
DETROIT – AM General LLC, best known as the maker of hulking Humvees and gas-guzzling Hummers, is going greener with a new foray into the electric vehicle business.

The South Bend, Ind., company will handle final assembly of Ford Motor Co.’s electric Transit Connect commercial vans, which will go on …. Original source  : Hummer maker AM General goes green with plan to assemble Ford’s electric Transit Connect van.

FDA issues warning letter to St. Jude Medical for unapproved claims about heart device

FDA warns St. Jude Medical over device promotion

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to medical device maker St. Jude Medical Inc. for promoting its device for an unapproved use.
In a letter dated April 23, the FDA takes issue with claims on a St. Jude Web site promoting its Epicor ablation … Read : FDA issues warning letter to St. Jude Medical for unapproved claims about heart device.

Earnings Preview: Strong PC sales to boost Dell revenue; analysts eye costs, profitability

Earnings Preview: Dell Inc. to post 1Q results
SEATTLE – Computer maker Dell Inc. reports its fiscal first-quarter results Thursday after the closing bell.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: How well Dell has been able to take advantage of businesses resuming spending on new technology.
Earlier reports from technology bellwethers such as Intel Corp., which …. Original source  : Earnings Preview: Strong PC sales to boost Dell revenue; analysts eye costs, profitability.

Hewlett-Packard net income jumps 28 pct on stronger PC, server sales; raises 2010 outlook

HP net income jumps 28 pct; raises 2010 outlook
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s net income jumped 28 percent in the latest quarter as stronger demand for computers is helping to heal a battered technology industry.
The company also raised its 2010 forecast, sending shares higher.
The results mark a continued growth in profit at the … Original article on : Hewlett-Packard net income jumps 28 pct on stronger PC, server sales; raises 2010 outlook.

Yahoo snaps up Associated Content, 350,000 freelancers to provide more local material

Yahoo buys freelance news site Associated Content
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yahoo is buying Associated Content, a website that hires freelance writers and video producers to share their expertise on a wide variety of subjects.
The deal marks another step in Yahoo Inc.’s efforts to feature more material that typically isn’t covered by traditional media outlets.
Associated …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Yahoo snaps up Associated Content, 350,000 freelancers to provide more local material.

Summary Box: Amazon to release Kindle e-reader software for Android

Summary Box: Amazon has Kindle program for Android
THE SOFTWARE: A version of the Kindle e-reader software for phones running Google’s Android system.
AMAZON’S STRATEGY: This software, like similar ones for other devices and PCs, gives Amazon.com Inc. a way to make money from e-book sales from people who may not own standalone Kindle devices.
AVAILABILITY: … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Amazon to release Kindle e-reader software for Android.

Amazon to release Kindle e-reader software this summer for phones running Google’s Android

Amazon releasing Kindle software for Android
SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon.com Inc. is hoping to snag even more customers for the electronic books it sells by releasing a version of its Kindle e-reader software for phones that use Google Inc.’s increasingly popular Android operating system.
The free Kindle for Android software will be out …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Amazon to release Kindle e-reader software this summer for phones running Google’s Android.

United Tech CEO reaffirms 2010 profit guidance, says 2nd-quarter trends are improving

United Tech CEO backs 2010 profit guidance

HARTFORD, Conn. – The chief executive officer of United Technologies Corp. reaffirmed the conglomerate’s 2010 profit guidance Tuesday, saying second-quarter order trends are improving.
CEO Louis Chenevert said at an analysts’ conference that United Technologies expects growth to resume this quarter, but is relying on “significant improvements” in the second … Read more : United Tech CEO reaffirms 2010 profit guidance, says 2nd-quarter trends are improving.

Jefferies upgrades Intuit, Janney lifts price target ahead of company’s 3rd-quarter report

Analysts praise Intuit ahead of 3rd-quarter report

NEW YORK – Shares of Intuit Inc. got a boost Tuesday from two positive analyst reports issued a day ahead of the finance software company’s fiscal third-quarter report.
Jefferies & Co. analyst Ross MacMillan upgraded Intuit to “Buy” from “Hold” and raised his price target by $10 to $45, citing … Original article on : Jefferies upgrades Intuit, Janney lifts price target ahead of company’s 3rd-quarter report.

United Tech CEO reaffirms 2010 profit guidance despite negative impact from weak euro

United Tech CEO cites weak euro in profit guidance

HARTFORD, Conn. – The chief executive officer of United Technologies Corp. has reaffirmed the conglomerate’s 2010 profit guidance despite the negative impact of a weaker euro.
CEO Louis Chenevert said at an analysts’ conference Tuesday that second-quarter trends are improving. The parent company of jet engine manufacturer Pratt … Read more : United Tech CEO reaffirms 2010 profit guidance despite negative impact from weak euro.

Summary Box: iPhone’s cool factor proves stronger than the lure of rival phones’ features

Summary Box: iPhone succeeds without being best
IPHONE’S SUCCESS: Apple is selling more iPhones than ever, even after three years – an eternity for gadgets.
FALLING BEHIND: The iPhone remains popular even though newer smart phones do some things better, such as offering higher-resolution cameras and high-definition video.
HOW IPHONE DOMINATES: Apple manages to triumph at [..] Read the original article: here.

Nautic Partners completes $225 million sale of Medegen to CareFusion

Nautic Partners sells Medegen to CareFusion

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Nautic Partners LLC completed the sale of medical device company Medegen LLC , the private equity firm said Tuesday.
CareFusion Corp. acquired the company for $225 million in cash.
Medegen, based in Ontario, CA, manufactures and markets disposable intravenous therapy products under the Maximus and KippMed brands.
The company also …. Original article  : Nautic Partners completes $225 million sale of Medegen to CareFusion.

Lil Jon not part of iPad craze; rapper-producer shuns iPhone and BlackBerry for Sidekick

Lil Jon not part of the iPad craze
NEW YORK – Lil Jon says he’s not interested in keeping up with the trends in technology – and that includes the iPad.
In a recent interview, the rapper and producer said: “I already have a big … computer”. He called the iPad “just the latest … Read more >>>.

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.

Traditional art of letter writing ‘dying out’ among kids

LONDON – A survey has found that the traditional art of letter writing is fast dying out among children, as they turn to email, text messages and social networking websites, to communicate.

The survey showed that one-in-ten schoolchildren have never written a letter … Read more : Traditional art of letter writing ‘dying out’ among kids.

DTDC Track: DTDC Courier Status & Tracking

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — DTDC is the largest Domestic Delivery Network Company in India. DTDC with its 13,000 employees is engaged in delivering 10 million consignments every month over 10,000 zip areas. In addition to domestic services, DTDC offers services to over 240 international destinations.

DTDC has spread its wings even to the remotest places …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : DTDC Track: DTDC Courier Status & Tracking.

Cnectd Launches Cross-Platform Messenger

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Blackberry users shall now be able to download “Cnectd” cross-platform messaging application on their hand-held devices for free. Reportedly, the Cnectd messaging application is now in its beta stage and has been made available for one and all Blackberry devices.
The Cnectd messenger supports both cross platform messaging as well as social networking. …. Original source  : Cnectd Launches Cross-Platform Messenger.

Toyota Financial Troubles Not Over

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The year 2010 has brought bad news and financial woe for Japanese car giant Toyota Motors which is still reeling under a number of car recalls affecting its flagship models since the beginning fog the year. It has decided to recall Lexus LS sedans to resolve a steering problem that … Read : Toyota Financial Troubles Not Over.

Pak students against ban on Facebook, YouTube in country

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani students are opposing the government’s decision to ban the hugely popular social networking site-Facebook and video portal YouTube, saying the move would only encourage extremism in the country.

“Pakistani people have the right to know about the world. The extremists want to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak students against ban on Facebook, YouTube in country.

Facebook can Tell Who You will Date in Future

Facebook’s CEO came up with a novel way of prediction. It can tell you as an user who you will hook up with one week in the future, according to a new book about the social network. CEO Mark Zuckerberg thought that it is very exciting to get into user data and … Read more »».

Toyota to invest $50M, will partner with Tesla to build electric car at shuttered Calif. plant

Toyota to invest $50M in Tesla electric car plant
LOS ANGELES – The heads of Tesla Motors Inc. and Toyota Motors Corp. surprised the auto world Thursday by announcing a partnership to develop and build electric cars at a recently shuttered auto plant in the San Francisco Bay area.
Akio Toyoda, CEO of …. Source  : Toyota to invest $50M, will partner with Tesla to build electric car at shuttered Calif. plant.

Summary Box: Dell earnings jump 52 percent on PC sales, but gross margin sinks

Summary Box: Dell earnings up, gross margin falls
COMPUTER COMEBACK: Dell Inc.’s net income jumped 52 percent in the February-April quarter, and revenue rose 21 percent, a sign businesses are finally replacing aging PCs with new ones.
PROFITABILITY PROBLEM: Investors were disappointed that Dell’s gross margin – the percentage of revenue left after subtracting the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Dell earnings jump 52 percent on PC sales, but gross margin sinks.

Procter & Gamble hosts bloggers in stepped-up counteroffensive on Pampers Dry Max diapers

P&G hosts bloggers in defense of Pampers Dry Max
CINCINNATI – Four women who blog about consumer products for young families spent Thursday talking about diapers with Procter & Gamble Co. officials and advisers as the company tried to counter fast-spreading online criticism.
Claims that the new Dry Max version of Pampers – P&G’s biggest-selling … Original source on Gaea Times at : Procter & Gamble hosts bloggers in stepped-up counteroffensive on Pampers Dry Max diapers.

Intuit posts jump in 3Q net income, ups guidance, on strong tax and finance software sales

Intuit 3Q profit jumps 19 percent, boosts outlook

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Intuit Inc. on Thursday said its fiscal third-quarter profit jumped 19 percent as more consumers and businesses turned to its tax and accounting software and websites.
The maker of TurboTax and Quicken said net income for the quarter ended April 30 was $576 million, or …. Original source  : Intuit posts jump in 3Q net income, ups guidance, on strong tax and finance software sales.

Brocade posts 2Q profit on stronger gov’t sales; revenue falls short, shares tumble

Brocade posts 2Q profit but revenue dips
SAN FRANCISCO – Brocade Communications Systems Inc. posted a profit in its fiscal second quarter after losing money in the same period a year ago. Its results were lifted by stronger sales of its computer-networking equipment to the federal government, and significantly lower legal expenses.

The profit was better than …. Original source  : Brocade posts 2Q profit on stronger gov’t sales; revenue falls short, shares tumble.

Google tries to tune television into the Internet with help from Sony, Intel, Logitech

Google, partners hoping consumers their Web TV
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. believes it has come up with the technology to unite Web surfing with channel surfing on televisions.
To reach the long-elusive goal of turning TV sets into Internet gateways, Google has partnered with Sony Corp., Intel Corp. and Logitech International. They unveiled their … Read : Google tries to tune television into the Internet with help from Sony, Intel, Logitech.

Dell fiscal 1st-quarter net income rises 52 percent, company cites growth in PC sales

Dell fiscal 1Q net income jumps 52 percent

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Computer maker Dell Inc. says its first-quarter net income rose 52 percent. Sales of PCs and servers to businesses were strong.
From February through April, Dell says it earned $441 million, or 22 cents per share. Excluding certain items, earnings were 30 cents per share. [..] Read the original article: here.

GameStop posts higher 1st-quarter net income on solid game sales but outlook drags shares

GameStop posts higher 1Q net income, sales

NEW YORK – GameStop Corp., the world’s largest video game retailer, said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter net income climbed, boosted by strong sales of popular games like “Battlefield Bad Company 2″ and “God of War III.”
For the three months ended May 1, GameStop earned $75.2 million, or 48 cents … Read more : GameStop posts higher 1st-quarter net income on solid game sales but outlook drags shares.

US agrees to notify other nations before launching ballistic missiles, satellites

US agrees to announce missile launches
VIENNA – The United States has agreed to notify other nations before it launches most ballistic missile tests or satellites, in a measure that builds on a landmark arms agreement with Russia and is meant to encourage Moscow to reciprocate.

The American decision was contained in a confidential note made available …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

ChipMOS Technologies April revenue rises 47 percent year over year

ChipMOS Technologies April revenue climbs
SAN FRANCISCO – ChipMOS Technologies Ltd., which provides chip testing and assembly services, said Thursday that its revenue climbed 46.9 percent in April.

ChipMOS, which is based in Taiwan, said April revenue rose year over year to $44.1 million from $30 million. This is an increase of 6.5 percent from the previous … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ChipMOS Technologies April revenue rises 47 percent year over year.

Sears’ net income falls as customers take deep appliance discounts but skip other aisles

Sears’ net income falls on appliance discounts

NEW YORK – Heavy discounts on appliances squeezed Sears Holdings Corp. in the first quarter even as a key measure of revenue rose, bolstered by federal rebates for those same appliances.
Sears’ shares fell almost 11 percent, or $10.86, to close Thursday at $88.70. The drop was the sharpest of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sears’ net income falls as customers take deep appliance discounts but skip other aisles.

First Facebook, then YouTube: Muslim anger, court order trigger Pakistan websites bans

Muslim concerns trigger Pakistani Web bans
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan blocked YouTube and many other Internet sites Thursday in a widening crackdown on online content deemed offensive to Islam, reflecting the secular government’s sensitivities to an issue that has ignited protests in the Muslim country.
The move came a day after the government obeyed …. Source article  : First Facebook, then YouTube: Muslim anger, court order trigger Pakistan websites bans.

Some chefs have reservations about camera-toting food bloggers

Rise of food blogs creates pasta paparazzi

Grant Achatz is happy that food bloggers are so excited about dining at his renowned Alinea restaurant in Chicago that they want to shoot photos and even video of their experience. And he embraces the Web as the new medium for disseminating dining information.
But he does wish they’d just …. Original article  : Some chefs have reservations about camera-toting food bloggers.

Disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis admits doping and says Lance Armstrong was involved

Landis admits doping, fingers Armstrong
Disgraced American cyclist Floyd Landis has admitted to systematic use of performance-enhancing drugs and accused seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong of paying international cycling officials to cover-up a positive test, according to e-mails obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.

Landis, who was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title …. Read the original article  : Disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis admits doping and says Lance Armstrong was involved.

Pak envoy lodges official protest over Facebook images with US

WASHINGTON – Pakistani Ambassador in Washington has conveyed sentiments of his countrymen to senior US officials over the blasphemous representation of the Prophet on a Facebook page.

The page containing sacrilegious material drew a strong reaction from Pakistan and was removed from the networking website on Saturday morning.

Talking to US Special Representative Richard Holbrooke, Pakistan’s …. Original article  : Pak envoy lodges official protest over Facebook images with US.

Facebook divides civil society in Pakistan

ISLAMABA – When hundreds of Pakistanis are protesting against social networking websites Facebook and Youtube for carrying the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed Peace Be Upon Him, there are many in this conservative Muslim country who oppose the decision of banning these sites and believe in tackling this situation by adopting counter measures.

Protesters in major cities … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Facebook divides civil society in Pakistan.

Google to Roll Out Android 2.2 for Nexus One

Apparently, Google is starting to roll out the Android 2.2 Froyo update to Nexus One devices. According to Vice President for Google engineering Vic Gundotra at the Google IO conference, Android 2.2, codenamed Froyo, is going to be five times faster at running apps and three times faster at browsing. You … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google to Roll Out Android 2.2 for Nexus One.

Suppressing political criticism behind Pak ban of Facebook, Twitter, Youtube: Google CEO

SAN FRANCISCO – Google chief executive Eric Schmidt on Friday said he suspects suppressing political criticism is a factor behind the move to block YouTube and Facebook in Pakistan in the name of Islam.

“I’m always …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Karachi locals shout ‘Death to Facebook’, burn US flags

KARACHI – Pakistani protesters shouted “Death to Facebook”, “Death to America” and burnt US flags on Friday, venting growing anger over “sacrilegious” caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) on the Internet.

The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) banned access to Facebook, YouTube …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Students caught in Facebook sex contest

TORONTO – An online game on Facebook that saw Grade 11 and 12 boys competing to see who can have sex with the most Grade 8 girls has prompted Surrey RCMP to educate the boys about the legal consequences.

The Metro Vancouver school district is taking hurried steps to stop the potentially illegal contest, reports the … Read more »»».

Pak move to ban Facebook, Twitter correct: Musharraf

London, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan’s former president general Pervez Musharraf has expressed support for the federal government’s decision to block access to the social networking sites Facebook and Twitter after an online group called on people to draw the Prophet Muhammed.

In an interview … Original article on : Pak move to ban Facebook, Twitter correct: Musharraf.

Dalai Lama reaches out to Chinese followers on Twitter

BOSTON – Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama has reached out to his followers in China through Twitter. He held a 90 minute conversation on the website, using Chinese writer and Tibetan Buddhist convert Wang Lixiong’s Twitter feed.

The Buddist leader fielded questions ranging from … Read : Dalai Lama reaches out to Chinese followers on Twitter.

Maker Faire-Ford Motors Deal

SAN MATEO (GaeaTimes.com)- Maker Faire has entered into a partnership with Ford Motors as the car maker company joins the DIY (Do It Yourself) team. As a matter of fact, it’s the DIY spirit that sets the mood right for the Maker Faire. The festival happens to be the world’s largest DIY festival that welcomes [..] Read the original article: here.

Google Launched Encrypted Web Search

Google launched encrypted web search service on Friday and they are going to roll it out for all of their services eventually. If you want to avail this option , type “https://www.google.com” at their browser so that the words and phrases they search on, and the results that Google displays, will be … Read more >>>.

Dell spent $760,000 in 1st quarter to lobby on health care technology funding, other issues

Dell spent $760,000 lobbying in 1Q
SEATTLE – Computer maker Dell Inc. spent $760,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on funding for health care information technology and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s up from the $725,000 the PC maker spent in the same quarter in 2009.
Dell also lobbied … Read more >>.

Apple spent $560,000 in 1st quarter to lobby on budget, education, environment

Apple spent $560,000 lobbying in 1Q
SEATTLE – Apple Inc., maker of the iPhone, Macintosh computers and other consumer electronics, spent $560,000 lobbying the federal government in the first quarter on the federal budget for 2010 and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s more than the $340,000 it spent in the same period … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apple spent $560,000 in 1st quarter to lobby on budget, education, environment.

Microsoft spent $1.7 million in 1st quarter to lobby on health care technology, other issues

Microsoft spent $1.7 million lobbying in 1Q
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. spent $1.72 million in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on technology in health care and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s more than the $1.65 million the software maker spent in the first quarter of last year.
Microsoft also lobbied …. Read the original article  : Microsoft spent $1.7 million in 1st quarter to lobby on health care technology, other issues.

IndyCar to add road race in Baltimore next year; considering event in New Hampshire

IndyCar to race in Baltimore next year
INDIANAPOLIS – IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard says a road race in Baltimore will be on the schedule next year.

Baltimore officials have approved a contract and an IndyCar spokeswoman said the signing of a sanctioning agreement is a formality.
“We’re excited,” Bernard said during Indianapolis 500 practice on Friday. “There’s a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : IndyCar to add road race in Baltimore next year; considering event in New Hampshire.

AT&T to raise fees for smart-phone contract breakers, lower charges for regular phones

AT&T to raise fees for iPhone contract breakers
NEW YORK – AT&T Inc. is raising the fees it charges buyers of the iPhone and other smart phones if they break their two-year contracts, while lowering them for “dumb” phones to better align the fees with their real costs.
Starting June 1, smart-phone buyers will have … Original article on : AT&T to raise fees for smart-phone contract breakers, lower charges for regular phones.

Federal Communications Commission clears Verizon plan to sell phone lines to Frontier

FCC clears Verizon plan to sell phone lines

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators have given Verizon Communications Inc. the green light to sell nearly 5 million phone lines in 14 states outside of its core service areas to Frontier Communications Corp.
Friday’s approval by the Federal Communications Commission marks the final step for the $8.6 billion cash-and-stock deal, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Federal Communications Commission clears Verizon plan to sell phone lines to Frontier.

Marvell Technology shares climb on strong 1st-quarter results, guidance

Marvell shares jump on solid 2Q outlook
NEW YORK – Shares of Marvell Technology Group Ltd. jumped Friday after the chip maker posted first-quarter results above Wall Street’s expectations, driven by higher sales of mobile device chips.
In a conference call with analysts, it also gave a second-quarter revenue forecast of $900 million to $930 … Read more : Marvell Technology shares climb on strong 1st-quarter results, guidance.

Hewlett-Packard expanding recall of laptop batteries after nearly a dozen injuries reported

Hewlett-Packard recalling 54K laptop batteries
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling 54,000 lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq computers after receiving reports of injuries from the batteries overheating and rupturing.
The recall was announced Friday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and expands an earlier recall of 70,000 of the same type …. Source  : Hewlett-Packard expanding recall of laptop batteries after nearly a dozen injuries reported.

Compuware shares jump after 4th-quarter earnings beat Wall Street’s forecast

Compuware shares up after earnings beat forecast

SEATTLE – Compuware Corp. shares jumped Friday after the technology-management software maker reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s expectations.
Shares in the Detroit-based software maker gained 65 cents, nearly 9 percent, to $7.92 in afternoon trading.
Compuware said late Thursday that earnings for the January-March quarter fell 33 percent … Original source on Gaea Times at : Compuware shares jump after 4th-quarter earnings beat Wall Street’s forecast.

Zabasearch: Search Engine to Find People

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) Zabasearch is a search engine to find people through their name, telephone number and postal addresses. This people finder service searches and collates disparate information about U.S. residents. It’s search terms includes names, current and past addresses, phone numbers and birth years. There is also options for the users to query … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Zabasearch: Search Engine to Find People.