Governors of 3 big states urge FCC to allow Comcast to take controlling stake in NBC

3 governors urge FCC to allow Comcast-NBC deal

WASHINGTON – The governors of three large states are urging federal regulators to let Comcast Corp. proceed with its plan to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal for $13.75 billion.
In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, Governors David Paterson of New York, Arnold Schwarzenegger of California …. Original source  : Governors of 3 big states urge FCC to allow Comcast to take controlling stake in NBC.

Federal Communications Commission finds many Americans face surprise wireless charges

Many Americans face surprise wireless charges

WASHINGTON – Roughly 30 million Americans, or 1 in 6 wireless users, have been hit with unpleasant surprises on their cell phone bills for exceeding roaming or data usage limits, according to a new government survey.
The survey by the Federal Communications Commission found that more than a third of people … Read more »»».

Microsoft CEO says copyright protection makes India, Indonesia more attractive than China

Microsoft looks beyond China amid piracy problem
SINGAPORE – Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said Wednesday that China’s weak enforcement of copyright laws has undermined revenues and pushed the company to focus on markets elsewhere in Asia.
China accounts for between 15 percent and 20 percent of global computer sales – and will overtake … Original article on : Microsoft CEO says copyright protection makes India, Indonesia more attractive than China.

Latest suicide at Foxconn, maker of iPods, comes after visit to China plant by company boss

Latest Foxconn suicide comes after visit by boss
SHENZHEN, China – A young man became the 10th worker to jump to his death at a Foxconn Technology Group factory in southern China, just hours after the company’s chairman toured the plant that makes iPods and other top-selling gadgets, state-run media said.
The suicide late Wednesday …. Source article  : Latest suicide at Foxconn, maker of iPods, comes after visit to China plant by company boss.

Wired magazine’s first iPad issue comes out, re-imagined for a touch-screen world

Wired’s first iPad issue comes out; costs $5

NEW YORK – As the magazine for a digital generation, Wired has talked a big game about the opportunities for publishers on Apple’s new iPad.
“We decided this was the big one,” Wired editor Chris Anderson said last winter, even before Apple would comment on the much-rumored gadget.
Now it’s …. Read the original article  : Wired magazine’s first iPad issue comes out, re-imagined for a touch-screen world.

SeaChange fiscal 1Q profit surges on gains in software revenue

SeaChange profit surges on software gains
ACTON, Mass. – SeaChange International Inc. said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter profit surged on higher sales of software for video-on-demand television services.

SeaChange also forecast second-quarter profit and revenue in line with Wall Street expectations.
The company reported net income of $24.6 million, or 78 cents per share, for the three months …. Read the original article  : SeaChange fiscal 1Q profit surges on gains in software revenue.

Ark. mom ordered not to have contact with son after harassment conviction over Facebook posts

Judge convicts Ark. mom in Facebook flap with son
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – A judge has convicted an Arkansas woman who locked her son out of his Facebook account and posted her own items there of misdemeanor harassment.
Clark County District Judge Randy Hill on Thursday ordered Denise New not to have contact with her …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ark. mom ordered not to have contact with son after harassment conviction over Facebook posts.

Gotta have it: Britons line up for chance to snatch up the gadget of the moment – the iPad

Apple strikes again: Lines form for the new iPad

LONDON – Shoppers are mobbing Apple’s flagship store in London in hopes of getting the gadget of the moment – the iPad.
Long lines snaked down Regent Street in the British capital as buyers sought the hand-held computer.
First in line was 17-year-old Jake Lee, who ran into the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gotta have it: Britons line up for chance to snatch up the gadget of the moment – the iPad.

Blue Coat Systems posts profit in 4Q, but guidance misses expectations, sending shares down

Blue Coat Systems posts profit in 4Q
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Security hardware and software maker Blue Coat Systems Inc. on Thursday posted a profit for the fiscal fourth-quarter, lifted by higher sales as companies resumed spending on technology after a lull during the recession.

But the company’s guidance missed Wall Street’s expectations. Investors sent its shares plummeting … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Blue Coat Systems posts profit in 4Q, but guidance misses expectations, sending shares down.

At NYC conference on games, researcher touting violent video games as learning tool

Violent video games touted as learning tool

NEW YORK – You’re at the front lines shooting Nazis before they shoot you. Or you’re a futuristic gladiator in a death match with robots.
Either way, you’re playing a video game – and you may be improving your vision and other brain functions, according to research being presented Thursday [..] Read the original article: here.

Every Rose Has Its Thorn Performed by Bret Michaels on American Idol

Los Angeles (GaeaTimes.com) After several struggles with his Bret Michaels managed to get the title of the Celebrity Apprentice and yesterday he made a big entrance on the American Idol finale and sang the Every Rose Has Its Thorn with the third place finisher Casey James. Bret Michaels had miraculous recovery from his brain …. Source article  : Every Rose Has Its Thorn Performed by Bret Michaels on American Idol.

Century-old NYC restaurant selling dinner for 4 on eBay for charity; $5,000 minimum bid

Bids for dinner at old NYC eatery start at $5,000

NEW YORK – With just 10 tables, it’s hard to get a reservation at the popular, century-old Rao’s restaurant in East Harlem.
But if you have at least $5,000, you can make an eBay bid on dinner for four at the Italian eatery. The winners must dine … Read more »».

Guess, Reynolds American, Teva, OmniVision among big market movers Friday

Guess, Reynolds American, Teva among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Guess Inc., down 18 cents at $37.99
The clothing company said that its profit rose sharply as revenue from around the globe grew, but issued guidance below expectations.
Ener1 Inc., up …. Source article  : Guess, Reynolds American, Teva, OmniVision among big market movers Friday.

Summary Box: In Europe, Asia, throngs mob Apple stores for gadget of the moment _ the iPad

Summary Box: Long lines in Europe, Asia for iPad
ON SALE NOW: Long lines snaked down streets in Europe and Asia as Apple’s iPad went on sale outside the U.S.
PUSHED BACK: Apple Inc. started taking orders for the iPad around the world on May 10 after delaying its international launch amid high demand in …. Original article  : Summary Box: In Europe, Asia, throngs mob Apple stores for gadget of the moment _ the iPad.

House Judiciary Chairman seeks cooperation from Google, Facebook in privacy inquiries

Lawmaker seeks cooperation from Google, Facebook
WASHINGTON – The head of the House Judiciary Committee is asking Google Inc. and Facebook to cooperate with any government inquiries into privacy practices at both companies.
Michigan Democrat John Conyers sent letters to Google and Facebook on Friday amid mounting concern in Congress that the two online companies …. Read the original article  : here.

HP notebook batteries, Hoover upright vacuums, portable generators among this week’s recalls

Recalls This Week: laptop batteries, vacuums
NEW YORK – Hewlett-Packard notebook computer batteries that can overheat, Hoover upright vacuums with faulty cords, and generators that may leak fuel are among the products recalled this week.
Also on the list are a magnet game that has an inappropriate age-designation label, tea glasses that could expose users …. Original source  : HP notebook batteries, Hoover upright vacuums, portable generators among this week’s recalls.

Firefox Home to Sync Desktop Data with iPhone

Mozilla announced to launch a free iPhone Application that you can use to access most of your Firefox browser data on the iPhone. The name of the apps is Firefox Home which is designed for iPhone and iPod. Users will be able to access their Firefox browsing history, bookmarks, and the group of …. Read the original article  : Firefox Home to Sync Desktop Data with iPhone.

Top 10 LCD Monitors for Desktops in India 2010

LCD monitor are immensly growing in in sizes and features, and their prices are dropping.?? Most of the?? manufacturers of LCD monitor attempt to attract their consumers with rave reviews and descriptions. There is a wide array of LCD monitors for consumers in India to avail. Consumers might be bewildered with the parade of … Read : Top 10 LCD Monitors for Desktops in India 2010.

Gotta have it: In Europe, Asia, throngs mob Apple stores for gadget of the moment _ the iPad

Long lines in Europe, Asia to buy Apple’s iPad
LONDON – Technophiles mobbed Apple Stores in Europe and Asia on Friday in a quest to snatch up the hottest gadget of the moment – the iPad.
Long lines snaked down streets in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo as eager buyers vied to wield their credit … Read more : Gotta have it: In Europe, Asia, throngs mob Apple stores for gadget of the moment _ the iPad.

Summary Box: Pequot Capital, founder Samberg paying $28M to settle SEC insider-trading charges

Summary Box: Pequot pays $28M to settle case

SETTLEMENT OF A LONG-RUNNING CASE: The investment firm Pequot Capital Management and its founder and chairman, Arthur Samberg, have agreed to pay a total $28 million to settle regulators’ charges of insider trading in Microsoft shares.
ALLEGED TIPSTER: The Securities and Exchange Commission also alleges that a former Microsoft … Read more : Summary Box: Pequot Capital, founder Samberg paying $28M to settle SEC insider-trading charges.