China supercomputer named second-fastest in global list; United States holds overall lead

China supercomputer named world’s second-fastest

BEIJING – A Chinese supercomputer has been ranked the world’s second-fastest machine in a list issued by U.S. and European researchers, highlighting China’s ambitions to become a global technology center.
The Nebulae system at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen in southern China came in behind the U.S. Department of Energy’s Jaguar … Read this article on Gaea Times at : China supercomputer named second-fastest in global list; United States holds overall lead.

Aid or undue influence? Cuba sends Venezuela experts to train military, work on security

Cuba trains Venezuela in military, communications

CARACAS, Venezuela – It’s no longer just doctors, nurses and teachers. Cuba now sends Venezuela troops to train its military, and computer experts to work on its passport and identification-card systems.
Critics fear that what is portrayed by both countries as a friendship committed to countering U.S. influence in the region … Read more »»».

Apple says iPad sales top 2 million since April 3 launch

Apple: iPad sales top 2 million since launch
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple Inc. said Monday that iPad sales have topped 2 million since its launch almost two months ago.
The Cupertino, Calif., company began selling the iPad on Friday in Asia and Europe. The iPad launched April 3 in the United States April 3.
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Six Tips To Ensure Privacy on Facebook and Other social networks

Facebook has just won its court battle in Pakistan and reaffirmed its restoration in the country. The privacy issue continues to besiege the social networking ace. However, for all those Facebook-buffs who are in no mood to celebrate Quit Facebook Day, you can better tighten your privacy. A week ago, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckberg, … Original article on : Six Tips To Ensure Privacy on Facebook and Other social networks.

GMP Diecast Launches New Models

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Vintage car lovers will be delighted as GMP Diecast announces it’s latest replica models for the year 2010. Among all others in the list of the vintage cars, the 1965 navy blue Corvette graces the list of the cars all the way from the top. GMP Diecast which happens to be a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : GMP Diecast Launches New Models.

Taiwan’s AsusTek unveils tablet computer to compete against Apple’s iPad

Taiwan’s AsusTek unveils tablet computer
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s AsusTek Computer Inc. unveiled Monday a portable tablet computer that runs on Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system, joining a slew of manufacturers trying to tap demand for the sleek devices following Apple’s launch of the iPad.
AsusTek is among several Taiwanese computer … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Taiwan’s AsusTek unveils tablet computer to compete against Apple’s iPad.