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.
The company …. Original source  : Apple says iPad sales top 2 million since April 3 launch.

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.

AT&T clamps down on phone data usage with new plans; savings for data nibblers

AT&T caps phone data usage with new wireless plans
NEW YORK – In time for the widely expected launch of a new iPhone model, carrier AT&T Inc. is pulling in the reins on data usage by its customers with smart phones and iPads.
The sole U.S. carrier of the iPhone is introducing two new data …. Original source  : AT&T clamps down on phone data usage with new plans; savings for data nibblers.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs says the idea for iPad came before the iPhone

Jobs says iPad idea came before iPhone
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. – Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs shared a secret with his audience at a technology conference outside Los Angeles Tuesday: The idea for the iPad came before the iPhone.
The idea to ditch the keyboard for what Jobs calls a multi-touch display came about …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ametek acquires Technical Services for Electronics for undisclosed amount

Ametek acquires maker of medical device components

PAOLI, Pa. – Ametek Inc., which makes electric motors, battery chargers and products for aerospace, defense and other industries, said Tuesday it has acquired privately held Technical Services for Electronics for an undisclosed amount.
TSE, which is based in Arlington, Minn., makes engineered interconnect solutions for the medical device industry. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ametek acquires Technical Services for Electronics for undisclosed amount.

Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 on lobbying in first quarter

Software trade group spent $130,000 to lobby in 1Q

WASHINGTON – The Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on patent-law reform, copyright protections and other intellectual property matters, among other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.
That’s up from $110,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 … Read : Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 on lobbying in first quarter.

Summary Box: Glitch shows how much US military relies on GPS

Summary Box: Military GPS glitch
THE PROBLEM: As many as 10,000 U.S. military GPS receivers couldn’t lock on to satellite signals after a software change in January.

THE SOLUTION: The Air Force and a private contractor developed a temporary solution and are distributing a permanent fix.
BIG PICTURE: The military has more than 800,000 GPS receivers in weapons, … Read more : Summary Box: Glitch shows how much US military relies on GPS.

HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it deepens automation of data hubs

Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs in services unit
NEW YORK – Hewlett-Packard Co., the world’s largest information-technology company, plans to lay off about 9,000 employees as it tries to cut costs in its back-office computing centers and deepens its use of software, rather than people, to do some of the work that those hubs … Read : HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it deepens automation of data hubs.

Dow Jones is on top after court agrees Ablaise patent for Web personalization is invalid

Appeals court sides with Dow Jones in patent spat

NEW YORK – News Corp.’s Dow Jones and Co. said Tuesday that a federal appeals court has put an end to a 4-year-old patent scuffle with Ablaise Ltd.
Ablaise threatened to sue Dow Jones in 2006 over technology for personalizing content on websites. Dow Jones filed a suit … Read more >>.

Summary Box: HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it creates automated data hubs

Summary Box: Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs

THE CUTS: Hewlett-Packard Co. is laying off about 9,000 people, roughly 3 percent of its global work force. The cuts are coming in the unit that provides technology services to other businesses. HP plans to replace two-thirds of those jobs with sales and other staff.
THE IMPETUS: HP is counting …. Source  : Summary Box: HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it creates automated data hubs.

Federal Communications Commission plans study to measure Internet connection speeds

FCC plans study to measure broadband speeds

WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission wants to find out whether broadband providers are delivering Internet connections that are as fast as advertised.
The FCC is seeking 10,000 volunteers to take part in a study of residential broadband speeds. Specialized equipment will be installed in homes across the country to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal Communications Commission plans study to measure Internet connection speeds.

Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million; device ahead of expectations

Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million
SEATTLE – Shares of Apple Inc. jumped Tuesday after the company said iPads sales topped 2 million since the tablet computer launched almost two months ago.
THE SPARK: Apple gave the iPad sales update on Monday, after it started shipping iPads to nine new countries over …. Read the original article  : Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million; device ahead of expectations.

GSI Commerce acquires FetchBack, an online ad technology company, for undisclosed amount

GSI Commerce acquires ad tech company FetchBack

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – Retail website operator GSI Commerce Inc. said Tuesday it has acquired FetchBack Inc., an online advertising company that helps marketers send targeted ads to people after they have left a website.
GSI said buying the “retargeting” company helps expand its own marketing services.
The purchase price …. Original source  : GSI Commerce acquires FetchBack, an online ad technology company, for undisclosed amount.

CDC Software guidance for 2010, 2011 earnings misses analysts’ forecast; revenue to be higher

CDC Software earnings outlook misses forecast

ATLANTA – Business software maker CDC Software Corp. indicated Tuesday that earnings in 2010 and 2011 would be lower than what Wall Street was expecting, but revenue would be higher.
CDC Software said it expects to earn $1.15 to $1.25 per share in 2010, excluding certain items, on adjusted revenue of …. Read the original article  : CDC Software guidance for 2010, 2011 earnings misses analysts’ forecast; revenue to be higher.

CA CEO William McCracken fiscal 2010 compensation valued at $3.7 million

CA CEO compensation valued at $3.7M in fiscal 2010

NEW YORK – William McCracken, the new CEO of information technology company CA Technologies, was awarded compensation valued at nearly $3.7 million in fiscal 2010, according to an Associated Press calculation.
McCracken was hired as the company’s CEO in January, replacing John Swainson, who retired. McCracken, who also …. Source article  : CA CEO William McCracken fiscal 2010 compensation valued at $3.7 million.

Attention 16-year-olds: Mass. RMV adds ability to schedule road tests online, instead of phone

Mass. RMV adds online scheduling of road tests
BOSTON – The Internet generation is about to get something it may value more than Facebook or instant-messaging: the ability to schedule driver’s license road tests online.
Until Tuesday, 16?? year olds had to call a Registry of Motor Vehicles hot line to schedule the test, which …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Top 10 Linux Security Tips for System Administrators

Like every other Operating System Linux not free from security issues. These issues can be anticipated and averted only with suitable preventive steps. However, sticking to the buttoned-down techniques for securing the Linux systems such as locking the network, minimizing risk by locking down the system and restricting the access to only a few …. Source  : Top 10 Linux Security Tips for System Administrators.

Egypt’s Orascom Telecom says Algeria ready to discuss sale of its Djezzy subsidiary

Orascom: Algeria ready to discuss Djezzy sale

CAIRO – Egyptian mobile phone giant Orascom Telecom said Tuesday the Algerian government was ready to begin negotiating a possible purchase of Orascom’s subsidiary in the North African nation.
The news signaled there was little chance that Djezzy, which generated the most revenue for Orascom last year, would be part …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Egypt’s Orascom Telecom says Algeria ready to discuss sale of its Djezzy subsidiary.

HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it creates automated data hubs

Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs; see $1B in charges
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday it will cut about 9,000 jobs and take $1 billion in charges over three years as it creates fully automated commercial data centers.
The Palo Alto, Calif. technology company said it will invest $1 billion in [..] Read the original article: here.

Taiwanese electronics firms display monochrome, color e-readers at computer show

Taiwan firms display e-readers at computer show
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwanese electronics firms displayed a slew of e-readers at an industry show Tuesday, with one maker unveiling a lightweight model that can display a full magazine page in color.
The color model – developed by Delta Electronics Inc. and expected to go on sale …. Source  : Taiwanese electronics firms display monochrome, color e-readers at computer show.

AT&T Drops Unlimited Data Plans for iPhone follows Steve Jobs Multi-Carrier Plans

Apple iPhone’s sole carrier AT&T has announced new data plans that has created much clatter among the existing and future iPhone customers. The announcements comes a day after Apple CEO Steve Jobs at D8 stopped short of divulging their palns for a more advantageous multi-carrier option. The largest providers of mobile telephony service in …. Original article  : AT&T Drops Unlimited Data Plans for iPhone follows Steve Jobs Multi-Carrier Plans.

State Department official urges US diplomats to promote foreign policy via social media

Official points to social media as diplomatic tool
WASHINGTON – Teenagers clicked away on their cell phones in a bustling Iranian marketplace. Ignoring the cold, they exchanged information about parties, dates and potential bandmates with strangers, using Bluetooth technology.
It is this type of simple adaptation of social networking that is key to U.S. public … Read more »»».

George W. Bush starts Facebooking

WASHINGTON – Former American President George W. Bush has joined Facebook, going live with an official page.

Bush’s spokesman David Sherzer said that it was an appropriate way of keeping in touch with fans.

“Our office hears from citizens all the time: ‘How’s President Bush? What’s he up to? Please tell him thank you for his service’,” …. Source  : George W. Bush starts Facebooking.

IndyCar Series broadens scope of engines, will allow more manufacturers for 2012 season

IndyCar announces new engine strategy
The IndyCar Series is drastically changing its engine strategy, opening up the process to a variety of manufacturers and configurations for the 2012 season.

The new platform calls for the ethanol-fueled engines to be up to six cylinders, allow turbocharging and produce between 550 and 700 horsepower, depending on the type of …. Source article  : IndyCar Series broadens scope of engines, will allow more manufacturers for 2012 season.

The details on AT&T’s 2 new smart phone data plans

AT&T’s new smart phone data plans
Starting Monday, AT&T Inc. is phasing out its offering of unlimited wireless data for $30 per month. If you’re a current customer you can keep that plan. If you’re a new one you need to pick one of two new plans:
- A plan called DataPlus will provide 200 [..] Read the original article: here.

Michael Jordan to help develop, lands on cover of upcoming basketball video game ‘NBA 2K11???

Take-Two lands Michael Jordan for NBA video game

NEW YORK – Basketball superstar Michael Jordan will help develop the upcoming “NBA 2K11″ video game and will be on its cover.
That’s a departure from a typical cover deal with athletes, according to Jason Argent, vice president of marketing at Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.’s 2K Sports, which is …. Read the original article  : here.

There’s a cap for that: AT&T will limit data consumption for new smart phone users

For new AT&T users, no more ‘all you can eat’ data
NEW YORK – Just in time for the release of a new iPhone, AT&T will stop letting new customers sign up for its unlimited Internet data plan for smart phones and iPads and charge more for users who hog the most bandwidth.
AT&T hopes …. Source article  : There’s a cap for that: AT&T will limit data consumption for new smart phone users.

Keynote taps investment banking executive as new finance chief

Keynote names new finance chief
SAN MATEO, Calif. – Keynote Systems Inc. named an executive from GCA Savvian Advisors, an investment bank, as the company’s next chief financial office on Wednesday.

Curtis H. Smith, who is 45 and headed GCA’s software division, will replace Andrew Hamer, who resigned Tuesday.
Keynote, a provider of software and equipment for measuring …. Read the original article  : Keynote taps investment banking executive as new finance chief.

Jewel uses boardroom videoconference technology for high-definition video concert

Jewel taps technology in pre-release video concert

LOS ANGELES – Album release parties were once a way to generate buzz and boost sales of new music. These days, they may be one of the few moneymaking opportunities left for the music business.
Jewel is selling tickets to a live video relay of a performance scheduled for Monday …. Source article  : Jewel uses boardroom videoconference technology for high-definition video concert.

Despite declining share of profits and threats from cable, TV networks bet more on programs

Network spending shows why free TV isn’t dead yet

LOS ANGELES – If you looked at the finances of the broadcast TV networks, you might not be optimistic about the future of free TV.
Each year, ABC, NBC and Fox contribute a smaller share of the profits reaped by their parent companies. Meanwhile cable channels boost viewership …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Despite declining share of profits and threats from cable, TV networks bet more on programs.

Steve Jobs on D8 floor: Roundup

The opening day at All Things Digital Conference, D8?? had some scintillating moments with Apple CEO Steve Jobs on the floor interviewed by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher of Wall Street Journal. The tech-legend shared a part of his philosophy and loads of unanticipated information. There were overt discussions about Apple’s products, its market … Original article on : Steve Jobs on D8 floor: Roundup.

Yahoo urging e-mail users to peruse privacy settings as it tries to promote more sharing

Yahoo faces privacy test with new e-mail features
SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc. is hoping to turn on a new sharing option in its popular e-mail service without shocking users who prize their privacy.
That’s why the Internet company is advising its 280 million e-mail accountholders to review their privacy settings along with their … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yahoo urging e-mail users to peruse privacy settings as it tries to promote more sharing.

Steve Jobs calls out Adobe Flash and Google at D8 Day

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com) — At the opening day of D8 conference on June 1, Apple CEO Steve Jobs made one thing clear that Apple is not going to start war against its opposition. A long discussion that was much on Adobe Flash, prototype iPhone 4G and Google, quenched the thirst of the audience as they …. Source article  : Steve Jobs calls out Adobe Flash and Google at D8 Day.

Tessera Technologies raises 2Q revenue forecast, citing income from royalties

Tessera Technologies raises 2Q revenue forecast

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Tessera Technologies Inc. raised its second-quarter revenue estimate Wednesday, saying income from royalties has been higher than expected.
Tessera, which licenses miniaturization technology for electronic devices, said it now expects revenue of $74 million to $75 million. That’s up from a previous forecast of $67 million to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tessera Technologies raises 2Q revenue forecast, citing income from royalties.

Foxconn, maker of iPad and other gadgets, raises pay 30 pct following suicides at China plants

Foxconn raises worker pay by 30 pct after suicides
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group, shaken by a spate of suicides at its China plants, said Wednesday it is raising the pay of workers by 30 percent, a greater increase than first planned.
The company, which makes iPhones, iPads and other electronic gadgets, said … Read : Foxconn, maker of iPad and other gadgets, raises pay 30 pct following suicides at China plants.

Teen Bill Gates was problem child for mum, says dad

NEW YORK – A teenage Bill Gates was such a problem child that he and his parents had to go through family therapy for two years, the Microsoft founder’s dad has revealed.

“Things obviously worked themselves out,” the New York Daily News quoted Gates Sr., 84, as telling the crowd in …. Source  : Teen Bill Gates was problem child for mum, says dad.

United Airlines to use fuel-saving techniques on 2 Saturday flights between US and Europe

United Airlines plans fuel-saving flight
MINNEAPOLIS – United Airlines plans to demonstrate new fuel-saving methods on two flights between the U.S. and Europe on Saturday.

The airline says it expects to save about 940 gallons of fuel, about 3 percent of the fuel it would usually burn, on the flights. The testing includes a trip from Frankfurt … Read : United Airlines to use fuel-saving techniques on 2 Saturday flights between US and Europe.

Vilsack: New USDA investments in broadband, small businesses should help small town America

Vilsack: USDA investment should help rural America

HILLSBORO, Mo. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday that crop subsidies aren’t going to be enough to help revitalize rural economies and he expects the federal government to do to more to help small town America.
Vilsack laid out the Obama Administration’s plans at a summit on the rural …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google-owned DoubleClick buys online ad technology startup Invite Media for undisclosed sum

Google-owned DoubleClick buys ad tech startup
SAN FRANCISCO – DoubleClick Inc., an Internet ad service owned by Google Inc., said Thursday that it bought online ad technology startup Invite Media.
Invite Media, which is based in New York and Philadelphia, makes tools to help marketers bid on online advertising space.
Financial terms of the acquisition were …. Original source  : Google-owned DoubleClick buys online ad technology startup Invite Media for undisclosed sum.

Whirlpool, American Capital, Riverbed Technology among big market movers Thursday

Whirlpool, American Capital among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Whirlpool Corp., down $2.25 at $101.29
Whirlpool’s Maytag unit is recalling about 1.7 million dishwashers after reports of electrical failures that led to fires and damage.
J.C. Penney Co., down 7 cents … Read more >>.

Business software maker Deltek makes $72 million bid for European rival Maconomy

Software maker Deltek makes bid for Maconomy

HERNDON, Va. – Deltek Inc., which makes business software for tracking expenses, performance and other functions, said Thursday it had made an offer to buy its Danish rival Maconomy for about $72 million.
Herndon-based Deltek said it is launching a tender offer for Maconomy’s shares at about $3.39 each. That …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Business software maker Deltek makes $72 million bid for European rival Maconomy.

Yahoo promotes veteran engineer Raymie Stata to role of chief technology officer

Yahoo names new chief technology officer
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yahoo has promoted one its top engineers, Raymie Stata, to the role of chief technology officer.
The Internet company announced Stata’s promotion Thursday, which marked Aristotle Balogh’s final day in charge of Yahoo’s technology department. Balogh told Yahoo in early April that he intended to leave … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yahoo promotes veteran engineer Raymie Stata to role of chief technology officer.

Blair Underwood hopes to add e-book star to list of accomplishments with appearance on Vook

Blair Underwood aspires to book stardom
NEW YORK – After conquering film and television, Blair Underwood hopes to make it big in books. But he’s not looking to write them.
Instead, his latest project has the actor starring in a series of scenes for a new digital book technology called Vook. Kind of like a … Read more »».

Summary Box: Media companies drawing early benefits from iPad apps

Summary Box: Media companies encouraged by iPad

PRIME SPACE: Ads in newspaper and magazine applications on the iPad are going for up to five times as much money as what similar advertising costs on regular websites.
WHAT IT MEANS: This suggests the iPad could give publishers a meaningful way to make money online.
EARLY INFORMATION: For now, tablet … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Media companies drawing early benefits from iPad apps.

Texting ban, legal raffles among SC bills likely dead as the end of session nears

Texting ban among SC bills likely dead this year

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina efforts to ban texting while driving, legalize charity raffles, and yank driving privileges from teen dropouts are among bills likely dead for the year as the legislative session drew to a close Thursday.
Nearly every bill that wasn’t headed to the governor by …. Source  : Texting ban, legal raffles among SC bills likely dead as the end of session nears.

Thomson Reuters to acquire Complinet, company that helps businesses handle govt. regulations

Thomson Reuters to acquire Complinet
NEW YORK – Thomson Reuters Corp. said Thursday it is buying Complinet Ltd., a company that provides information and software designed to help businesses adapt to new government regulations.

The acquisition comes as companies in the financial industry – a core set of customers for Thomson Reuters – face increased government scrutiny …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Thomson Reuters to acquire Complinet, company that helps businesses handle govt. regulations.

German minister: Facebook still not doing enough to protect data, will leave network

German minister: Facebook not good enough on data
BERLIN – Facebook still isn’t doing enough to protect users’ data, Germany’s consumer protection minister said Thursday, adding that she plans to give up her account.
The minister, Ilse Aigner, first raised concerns about Facebook two months ago, urging the network to upgrade its privacy settings.
Last … Read : German minister: Facebook still not doing enough to protect data, will leave network.

Stocks rise on signs of improvement in domestic economy; initial jobless claims fall

Stocks rise in early trading on signs of growth

NEW YORK – Signs of domestic growth are sending stocks higher.
Major indexes are up but off their best levels of the day Thursday after new data showed that the service sector continues to expand and that factory orders rose in April.
However, both reports, like other data on …. Read the original article  : Stocks rise on signs of improvement in domestic economy; initial jobless claims fall.

LG Announces Town GT350 for on-the-go Social Networking Experience

LG introduces the latest model for its Town series of smartphones – GT350. The phone has been customized to offer one of the best social networking experiences on mobile phone ever. With features especially designed for instant access to social networking sites, Town GT350 makes it effortless and enjoyable to use Twitter and Facebook. … Read more >>.

Chip maker Xilinx to raise $520 million in convertible bond sale; plans to buy back shares

Xilinx to raise $520 million in bond sale
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Chip maker Xilinx Inc. said Thursday it plans to sell institutional investors $520 million in bonds that will be convertible into common stock under certain conditions.

The company said it will use most of the proceeds from the seven-year notes due in June 2017 to …. Source article  : Chip maker Xilinx to raise $520 million in convertible bond sale; plans to buy back shares.

Friend the world: US diplomats urged to reach out globally via Facebook, Twitter

Friend the world: Diplomats tap into social media
WASHINGTON – Teenagers clicked away on their cell phones in a bustling Iranian marketplace. Ignoring the cold, they exchanged information about parties, dates and potential bandmates with strangers, using Bluetooth technology.
It is this type of simple adaptation of social networking that is key to U.S. public … Read more >>.

New Lexus Sports Car LFA in Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT (GaeaTimes.com) — Lexus presented an awesome sports car called Lexus LFA at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last week. Following the revelation of the marvelous car a buzz started doing the rounds that Lexus is entering into the sports car business arena.
Read the full article at Gadgetophilia.com.
…. Source  : New Lexus Sports Car LFA in Detroit Auto Show.

Hahnemann: ‘Scientists came up with the atom bomb, doesn’t mean we should have invented it.’

Hahnemann thinks World Cup ball is bad invention

IRENE, South Africa – Marcus Hahnemann is no fan of the new Adidas ball being used for the World Cup.
“Technology is not everything,” the American goalkeeper said Thursday. “Scientists came up with the atom bomb, doesn’t mean we should have invented it.”
Adidas says the Jabulani, its 11th World …. Source article  : Hahnemann: ‘Scientists came up with the atom bomb, doesn’t mean we should have invented it.’.

Potential pickup lines for newly single Al Gore, courtesy Twitter

Washington, June 3 (ANI): Comedian Andy Borowitz has started a rage on Twitter – a new thread of potential pick-up lines dedicated to the newly single Al Gore.

For Gore, who split from wife Tipper recently, there are plenty of people out there ready … Original article on : Potential pickup lines for newly single Al Gore, courtesy Twitter.

Want to talk more? Keep pedaling, says Nokia with a new bike-powered handset

Nokia launches bike-powered handset
HELSINKI – Want to talk more? Keep pedaling, says Nokia.
The world’s largest mobile phone maker on Thursday launched four low-priced handsets and a recharger that can be connected to a bicycle’s dynamo which charges when the wheels turn.
The bicycle charger kit and handsets – some with a standby … Read more »»».

AP Enterprise: Alleged NKorean attack on sub came near US-South Korea anti-sub maneuvers

AP Enterprise: Sub attack came near drill
WASHINGTON – The night a torpedo-armed North Korean submarine allegedly sank a South Korean patrol ship, the U.S. and South Korea were engaged in joint anti-submarine warfare exercises just 75 miles away, military officials told The Associated Press.

The blast that sank the Cheonan, the worst South Korean military disaster … Read this article on Gaea Times at : AP Enterprise: Alleged NKorean attack on sub came near US-South Korea anti-sub maneuvers.

Nokia C3 Launched In Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Nokia C3 which happens to be the flagship model of the company has been officially launched both in Indonesia and in United Kingdom. Hyped to be the ultimate smart phone Nokia C3 is decked up with the very best of social networking features that includes favorite social networking platforms like Facebook and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nokia C3 Launched In Indonesia.

Apple Revealed HTML/Web Standard

Apple Store faced increasing criticism before for not being more open,?? Apple recently announced that there is a portion of its devices that is totally open:the Web.?? If developers do not like some of the restrictions of Apple store, they can build their new Web Apps. But, the critics think that this is …. Read the original article  : here.

Oracle cutting more Sun jobs; software maker plans new round of post-acquisition layoffs

Oracle cutting more Sun jobs
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oracle Corp. is cutting more jobs as part of its takeover of slumping computer-server maker Sun Microsystems.
Oracle, the world’s biggest database-software maker, said in a regulatory filing Friday that the new round of cuts would mostly hit employees in Asia and Europe.
It didn’t specify how … Read more »»».

Microsoft shuts down Bing cashback after 2 years, says it didn’t attract enough shoppers

Microsoft shutters Bing shopping rebate program
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft is shutting down a program that gave online shoppers rebates when they found items through Bing search.
The cashback program started in May 2008. Microsoft Corp. was hoping cashback would help lure more people to its search engine.
But despite its efforts, Microsoft remains a distant …. Source article  : Microsoft shuts down Bing cashback after 2 years, says it didn’t attract enough shoppers.

Summary Box: Apple likely to unveil next-generation iPhone at annual conference

Summary Box: Apple likely to launch new iPhone
THE BUZZ: Apple CEO Steve Jobs is likely to show off a new version of the iPhone during an annual software developers conference that opens Monday in San Francisco.
THE BACKGROUND: Apple won’t say what it plans to unveil, but tech blog Gizmodo published details of an …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Apple likely to unveil next-generation iPhone at annual conference.

Oklahoma City, 4 others to match $1 million grant awarded to private not-for-profit entity

Oklahoma entity receives $1 million grant
OKLAHOMA CITY – The city of Oklahoma City and four other groups will collectively match a $1 million Economic Development Administration Grant that has been awarded to a private, not-for-profit entity.

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber president Roy Williams said Thursday that the grant given to i2E will allow Oklahoma and Oklahoma …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Oklahoma City, 4 others to match $1 million grant awarded to private not-for-profit entity.

Video game group spent $1.2M to lobby on issues such as First Amendment, copyright in 1Q

Video game group spent $1.2M lobbying in 1Q
WASHINGTON – The Entertainment Software Association, a trade group for video game companies, spent $1.2 million during the first quarter to lobby on the regulation of video game content, First Amendment protection, copyright enforcement and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report.
This is up 23 … Read more »»».

Nokia spent $150,000 in first quarter to lobby US government on patents and more

Nokia spent $150,000 lobbying in first quarter
WASHINGTON – Nokia Inc., the world’s largest maker of cell phones, spent $150,000 in the first quarter to lobby the U.S. federal government on patents, electronics recycling and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s down from the $170,000 that Nokia spent in the year-ago period, and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nokia spent $150,000 in first quarter to lobby US government on patents and more.

Adobe Systems spent $50,000 lobbying government on tax credits, cybersecurity in 1st quarter

Adobe spent $50,000 lobbying in 1Q
WASHINGTON – Adobe Systems Inc. spent $50,000 in the first quarter to lobby federal officials on tax credits, cybersecurity, patent reform and other issues, according to a disclosure report.

That was less than the $150,000 it spent in the same period a year earlier. The San Jose, Calif., software company spent …. Original article  : Adobe Systems spent $50,000 lobbying government on tax credits, cybersecurity in 1st quarter.

Motorola spent $850,000 in first quarter to lobby government on taxes, health care

Motorola spent $850,000 lobbying in first quarter
WASHINGTON – Motorola Inc., the maker of cell phones and other telecommunications equipment, spent $850,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on cell phone taxes, health care reform and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s down from the $1.47 million that Motorola spent …. Original article  : Motorola spent $850,000 in first quarter to lobby government on taxes, health care.

A new iPhone is likely on the agenda at Apple event Monday in San Francisco

Apple conference likely to yield new iPhone
SEATTLE – After a series of leaked prototypes, it’s almost a given that Apple Inc. will unveil a new version of the iPhone during its annual software developers conference that opens Monday in San Francisco.
The revelation of a splashy new iPhone would clear up one of the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Microsoft’s Ray Ozzie and Steve Ballmer at D8: Round up

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie was face-to-face with The Wall Street Journal’s Walt Mossberg at D8 on Thursday in a non-appeasing interview. The Microsoft top bosses were on the wrong track almost throughout the interview Walt Mossberg at The All Things Digital Conference.
Major half of their conversation was out …. Source article  : Microsoft’s Ray Ozzie and Steve Ballmer at D8: Round up.

SpaceX Rocket Awaiting Launch

FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Falcon 9 Rocket is awaiting its launch from Cape Canaveral. The rocket has been built at a huge cost and if the launch is successful it will be used in the future to take cargo and astronauts to the ISS. It is a venture of SpaceX or Space Exploration Technologies. It …. Source article  : SpaceX Rocket Awaiting Launch.

General Motors puts up $100 million to start its own venture capital firm

GM starts its own venture capital firm
DETROIT – General Motors Co. has set up its own venture capital company with $100 million to invest in companies that are developing new auto-related technology.
The automaker announced the formation of General Motors Ventures LLC in a statement released early Friday, saying it wants to nurture transportation …. Source  : General Motors puts up $100 million to start its own venture capital firm.

Pornography, some other previously blocked websites accessible in China; reasons unclear

Some blocked websites now accessible in China

BEIJING – Some websites, including ones with pornography, that were previously blocked by China’s Internet censors were accessible inside the country Friday, though reasons for the change were unclear.
But China on Friday blocked Web service Foursquare, which lets users alert friends to where they are through their cell phones. … Read more »»».

Steve Ballmer Uncertain Over Microsoft Silverlight Future

A year back we had extensively discussed the features and future of Microsoft Silverlight. Initially, it was anticipated as the hottest technology from the Redmond based company that was most likely to?? transform the future of web and generate a runtime alternative for present day OSs. Microsoft claims Silverlight to be a cross-device, cross-browser, … Original article on : Steve Ballmer Uncertain Over Microsoft Silverlight Future.

Court serves paternity test order to Oz man through Facebook!

SYDNEY – An Australian man, who eluded requests to a paternity test, has finally been served after a court ordered the legal documents be sent through social networking site Facebook.

Federal magistrate, Stewart Brown, who made the order, said the Adelaide case was …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Ugly freaks’ Facebook comment lands Oz politician’s wife in trouble

SYDNEY – Townsville Deputy Mayor David Crisafulli’s wife irked locals of Mackay, Queensland by commenting on their looks on Facebook.

Tegan Crisafulli had written that she found only “ugly people” and “freaks” during a horse-racing event … Read more >>.

Maytag Dishwasher Recall

SAN FRANCISCO (Gaeatimes.com)- Maytag has recalled 1.7 million dishwashers of various models due to a technical glitch that makes it a fire hazard. Maytag which is under Whirlpool Corp. had received 12 complains of fire due to the dishwashers. On of these fires caused great damage, but no injury has been reported. The company recognized … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maytag Dishwasher Recall.

Aussie sex offender sets up Facebook page looking for relationship

MELBOURNE – An Aussie sex offender, who was recently released from 11 years of detention, is looking for a relationship via Facebook.

The man, aged about 29, spent the last decade on a court-ordered treatment program after he was found … Original source on Gaea Times at : Aussie sex offender sets up Facebook page looking for relationship.

NATO considering military strikes against cyber attackers

WASHINGTON – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is reportedly considering the use of military force against enemies who launch cyber attacks on its member countries.

According to Timesonline, the move comes after a series of Russian-linked hackings against NATO members, and warnings from intelligence services across Europe that computer-launched attacks from China are a mounting … Read : NATO considering military strikes against cyber attackers.

Oracle is Planning More Layoff after Acquisition Of Sun Micro

In order to restructure the cost after the integration with Sun Microsystem, Oracle is planning to downsize more people across Europe and Asia that is going to be more than triple what the company announced earlier. The move emphasizes the challenges that the company facing to turnaround the money losing hardware maker, Sun Microsystem. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Oracle is Planning More Layoff after Acquisition Of Sun Micro.

What Apple is Supposed to Unveil at WWDC?

Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference 2010 is going to kick off on Monday. Steve Jobs and the crew are expected to unveil products and services to tempt you. The question may arise what the product is going to be? Here is a quick look of the product.

New iPhone 4G – This is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : What Apple is Supposed to Unveil at WWDC?.

After covering monarchs and Pearl Harbor, Advertiser’s end makes Honolulu another 1-paper town

154-year-old Honolulu Advertiser prints last issue

HONOLULU – For more than a century, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and The Honolulu Advertiser have competed to chronicle Hawaii, from the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the Pearl Harbor attack to statehood and the election of island-born Barack Obama.
That rivalry ends Sunday when the Advertiser, Hawaii’s largest newspaper, publishes …. Original source  : After covering monarchs and Pearl Harbor, Advertiser’s end makes Honolulu another 1-paper town.

AP Enterprise: Alleged NKorean submarine attack came near US-South Korea anti-sub maneuvers

AP Enterprise: Sub attack was near US-SKorea drill

WASHINGTON – On the night a torpedo-armed North Korean submarine allegedly sank a South Korean patrol ship, the U.S. and South Korea were engaged in joint anti-submarine warfare exercises just 75 miles away, military officials told The Associated Press.
The sinking of the Cheonan was the worst South Korean … Read more : AP Enterprise: Alleged NKorean submarine attack came near US-South Korea anti-sub maneuvers.

Falcon 9 Reaches Orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL (GaeaTimes.com)- Falcon 9 which was released into the space on Friday has successfully completed its maiden flight. This was the second attempt of Falcon 9 to fly off from the launchpad after a previous attempt was called off due to engine problems. Falcon 9 is the very first aircraft that is all set … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Falcon 9 Reaches Orbit.

Corporates go green on World Environment Day

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI – The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) Foundation organised a ‘CEO Volunteer Day’ here on Saturday on the occasion of World Environment Day, where leaders from the IT industry planted saplings with under … Read more »».

Facebook asked to ban teens from setting up tribute pages

MELBOURNE – Australian police wants Facebook to prohibit teens from setting up tribute pages after a Brisbane man was accused of posting pornography on online memorials to murdered children.

Bradley Paul Hampson, 29, faces up to 10 years’ jail if convicted of offences relating to the …. Source  : Facebook asked to ban teens from setting up tribute pages.

Holography On Google Doodle

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Internet Giant Google is celebrating the 110th birthday of Hungarian engineer and inventor of holography Dennis Gabor. To mark his birthday, Google has also put a special holography based Doodle on its logo. The Doodle is green in color owing to the Holography effect and sports “Google” inscribed against a black …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US cyber command chief says military computer networks vulnerable to attack

WASHINGTON – General Keith B. Alexander, who also heads the US National Security Agency, the nation’s largest intelligence agency, has warned that America’s military computer networks are vulnerable to attack, and urged the Department of Defense to take steps defend its resources in cyberspace.

Addressing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US cyber command chief says military computer networks vulnerable to attack.

Flexible OLED can Lead to Sony Wearable Computer by 2020

It is quite amazing to see how far technology has advanced in the last few years. Thin, slim, high-def, flexible, cool functions are the talking point of the future gadget. Sony has just previewed its new conceptual, solar powered Nextep Computer Bracelet that features a flexible organic light emitting diode screen (OLED), holographical …. Read the original article  : here.

IRCTC Website Beta Version

BANGALORE, INDIA: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) and its online reservation system has announced the launch of their beta version for their new website. IRCTC has modified the website so as to make it more user friendly which they feel would ease the process of online reservation for all passengers.

Subir Agrawal who … Read more >>>.

‘Sesame Street’ games to include kid-friendly covers that hide confusing Wii Remote buttons

‘Sesame Street’ games to cover Wii Remote buttons

LOS ANGELES – T is for too many buttons.
The first-ever Wii video games based on the venerable “Sesame Street” franchise will come packaged with an unprecedented doodad: a cover that hides buttons on the Wii Remote. The games’ producers insist the plush covers, which will look like either …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Sesame Street’ games to include kid-friendly covers that hide confusing Wii Remote buttons.

Sharp reduces gaps between tiled displays to create expansive wall imagery for businesses

Sharp improves wall display technology
TOKYO – Walls, ceiling and floors will turn into wall-to-wall imagery with Sharp’s new technology that has minimized the gaps between displays, allowing them to be used like high-tech tiles.

The Japanese maker of Aquos flat-panel TVs showed Monday a massive screen like the ones at movie theaters, except that it was …. Source  : Sharp reduces gaps between tiled displays to create expansive wall imagery for businesses.

Yahoo completes its online bridge to Facebook in an attempt to keep people on its site longer

Yahoo’s site mirrors Facebook in latest facelift
SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc.’s latest facelift will include a Facebook touchup.
As part of changes rolling out this week, Yahoo will import personal updates from Facebook’s social network for users who want a bridge between two of the world’s most popular websites. The Facebook link will need … Original article on : Yahoo completes its online bridge to Facebook in an attempt to keep people on its site longer.

Is that a scanner in your pocket? Bar codes posted around town trigger content in phone apps

Bar codes get around town and get more useful
SAN FRANCISCO – It used to be that the only time you’d notice a bar code was at a store, maybe when a cashier scanned your groceries. But lately bar codes are showing up in more places around town – and getting more sophisticated.
You might … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Is that a scanner in your pocket? Bar codes posted around town trigger content in phone apps.

Foxconn, maker of iPads, to raise worker pay again at China plants, striken by recent suicides

Foxconn to give Chinese workers another pay raise
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Foxconn workers in China will get another pay raise in coming months, on top of an increase that just took effect in response to recent worker suicides, the company said Sunday.
Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group said salaries would be raised in October …. Source article  : Foxconn, maker of iPads, to raise worker pay again at China plants, striken by recent suicides.

New York City Electronic Waste Law

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- New York City dwellers shall now be able to recycle all their electronic products without any charge. Reportedly, New York City has joined hands with 22 American states which have already embarked upon the Electronic Waste Recycling Law.

The Electronic Waste Recycling Law was signed by David Paterson who happens to be the … Read more »».

Steve Jobs Unveiled iPhone 4

Apple unveiled the fourth-generation cell phone, the iPhone 4. CEO Steve jobs?? cut a joke in reference to prototype of the phone that was seen worldwide two months ago through gadgets website. Jobs also told the crowd at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco that “The new phone is the “biggest …. Read the original article  : Steve Jobs Unveiled iPhone 4.

Micromax Bling Price & Features

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — After the enormous success of Q5 mobile, Micromax is now launching Q55 Bling IIFA limited edition phone. Micromax will use this brand mobile to sponsor the International Indian Film Academy, to be held in Sri Lanka.
Read the full article @gadgetophilia.com
…. Source article  : Micromax Bling Price & Features.

iPhone 4G at T Released: Official iPhone 4 Price and Pre-Order date

iPhone 4G at T is hottest release of the day by Apple. Steve Jobs unveiled the fourth generation of iPhone at WWDC conference.?? In a keynote address the Apple CEO said, “it’s a lot more than people thought it was.” One of the most sought-after gadgets world-wide, next generation?? of the smartphone has been … Read more >>.

Anonymity on social networking site encouraging cyber bullies

MELBOURNE – The trend of cyber bullies is becoming rampant, as users on a social networking site become perfect targets for them.

International site FormSpring.Me has recorded an incredible growth in popularity among Australian teenagers since its launch in November.

The free site has user accounts, which can be linked to Twitter or Facebook. It allows users … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Anonymity on social networking site encouraging cyber bullies.

Micromax Bling Q55 IIFA Awards Launch

COLOMBO, SRILANKA (GaeaTimes.com)- The 11th IIFA Awards (The International Indian Film Academy Awards) that was recently held at Sri Lanka witnessed the grand launch of Micromax Bling Q55. Micromax Bling Q55 is the latest offering from Micromax Mobile and happens to be a limited edition series.
The business director of Micromax Mobiles told the media … Original source on Gaea Times at : Micromax Bling Q55 IIFA Awards Launch.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser launched as Hawaii’s largest newspaper

Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes first issue

HONOLULU – The Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Monday started its first day as Hawaii’s largest newspaper and as the lone major daily in Honolulu.
“Aloha. Star-Advertiser unites Oahu’s 2 daily newspapers,” read the banner headline across the first issue.
The paper is emerging from a long newspaper war between the city’s former two major … Read more >>>.

China says will block online content it considers against its national honor

China says will keep blocking online content
BEIJING – China vowed Tuesday to keep a tight grip on the Internet, saying in a white paper it would continue to block anything considered subversive or threatening to “national unity.”
The policy statement was released three months after a public dispute over censorship prompted Google Inc. to … Original source on Gaea Times at : China says will block online content it considers against its national honor.

Google says private data from wireless networks not used for Street View mapping feature

Google denies use of private data for mapping
HARTFORD, Conn. – Google representatives on Monday said the search engine company has not broken any laws with the collection of data for its mapping service, after Connecticut’s attorney general pressed the company to “come clean with the American public.”
Authorities fear the information gathered … Read : Google says private data from wireless networks not used for Street View mapping feature.

Google says private data not used for mapping feature

Google denies use of private data
HARTFORD, Conn. – Google representatives say they’re working with authorities to address privacy concerns over its mapping service.
Last month, Google acknowledged it had mistakenly collected data over public Wi-Fi networks in more than 30 countries. Authorities fear the collection may violate privacy laws.
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal held … Original source on Gaea Times at : Google says private data not used for mapping feature.

AT&T says it will be generous toward iPhone users who want the new model

AT&T says it will be generous with iPhone upgrades
NEW YORK – When the latest iPhone is released June 24, AT&T Inc. wants to avoid some of the confusion that came with the previous launch, when people who already had an iPhone struggled to understand whether they were eligible for a discounted upgrade.
That said, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : AT&T says it will be generous toward iPhone users who want the new model.

IBM teams with Hughes Telematics, Daimler subsidiary on auto IT work

IBM works on auto computer technology
ORLANDO – IBM said Monday that it will partner with Hughes Telematics Inc. and a subsidiary of Daimler AG to develop new computing technology for cars.
The companies will work on telematics, a combination of communications and information technology that is expected to be standard in vehicles by 2015. …. Source  : IBM teams with Hughes Telematics, Daimler subsidiary on auto IT work.

Lexmark closes $280 million acquisition of Perceptive Software

Lexmark closes acquisition of Perceptive Software

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Printer and copier maker Lexmark International Inc. said Monday it has closed its $280 million cash acquisition of business software company Perceptive Software.
Perceptive’s content management software is used in higher education, health care and by government agencies. Lexmark said earlier the deal will provide additional revenue streams … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lexmark closes $280 million acquisition of Perceptive Software.

David Kirkpatrick’s ‘The Facebook Effect’ a detailed look at website’s origins, impact

‘The Facebook Effect’ shows site’s origins, impact
“The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World” (Simon & Schuster, 372 pages, $26), by David Kirkpatrick: Many of us use Facebook nearly every day – some of us multiple times a day – without giving much thought to how …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ demo of new iPhone’s clearer screens thwarted _ by wireless congestion

Data congestion thwarts Steve Jobs’ iPhone demo
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs was thwarted Monday in his attempt to show off how clearly the newest iPhone displays Web pages, apparently because too many people were clogging the airwaves at the conference where he was on stage.
Jobs tried three times during …. Read the original article  : Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ demo of new iPhone’s clearer screens thwarted _ by wireless congestion.

Apple CEO Jobs says next version of the iPhone will have clearer screen, high-def recording

Next iPhone has clearer screen, coming out June 24
SAN FRANCISCO – The next iPhone comes out June 24 and will have a higher-resolution screen, longer battery life and thinner design.
CEO Steve Jobs opened Apple Inc.’s annual conference for software developers Monday by demonstrating the iPhone 4, which will cost $199 or $299 in …. Original article  : Apple CEO Jobs says next version of the iPhone will have clearer screen, high-def recording.

JMP Securities analyst says Apple having ‘crushing success’ with iPad

Analyst calls iPad ‘crushing success’
NEW YORK – Sales of Apple’s iPad appear to be a “crushing success,” says JMP Securities analyst Douglas Ireland.
THE OPINION: Ireland said he checked sales of the iPad compared with netbooks (small, cheaper laptops used mainly to surf the Web) at a dozen Best Buy stores nationwide. He said … Read more »»».

Parametric lowers fiscal 3rd-quarter revenue outlook slightly to reflect worsening euro

Parametric Technology lowers 3Q revenue outlook

NEEDHAM, Mass. – Parametric Technology Corp., a product design company, lowered its fiscal third-quarter and full-year revenue forecast Monday to account for the effect of currency fluctuations.
The company now expects revenue of $230 million to $240 million for the current quarter. In April, it had forecast revenue of $235 million …. Source  : Parametric lowers fiscal 3rd-quarter revenue outlook slightly to reflect worsening euro.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs says next version of the iPhone will have clearer screen, 2 cameras

Jobs touts improvements in next version of iPhone
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple CEO Steve Jobs says the next iPhone will have a clearer screen and will be noticeably thinner than previous versions of the device.
Jobs kicked off Apple’s annual conference for software developers Monday by discussing improvements in the influential touch-screen device, but he …. Original article  : Apple CEO Steve Jobs says next version of the iPhone will have clearer screen, 2 cameras.

Conn. probing whether Google illegally used private data from wireless networks for its maps

Conn. investigating Google’s use of private data
HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Monday urged Google to “come clean to the American public” on whether the search engine illegally collected data in the state from personal and business wireless computer networks for its mapping service.
The controversy stems from the search engine’s … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Conn. probing whether Google illegally used private data from wireless networks for its maps.

Top 10 benefits of iPhone 4 over iPhone 3GS

“iPhone 4 is the biggest leap since the original iPhone,” said Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, while unveiling the fourth-genration iPhone at WWDC. Apple’s iPhone has achieved a phenomenal success world-wide, evolving into the most advanced?? mobile phone in its successive generations. A year ago, Apple launched its iPhone 3GS model featuring a camera with higher …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Top 10 benefits of iPhone 4 over iPhone 3GS.

Google Caffeine: A New Search Index to Challenge Bing

Finally Google has unveiled the next generation architecture for web search. The new infrastructure Caffeine would speed up indexing while preserving accuracy and comprehensiveness. Although it might be difficult for general users to find difference in search result, Web developers would easily identify a few differences with the Caffeine Web indexing system.
Before rolling out, …. Original source  : Google Caffeine: A New Search Index to Challenge Bing.

Allscripts-Misys buying Eclipsys in $1.3B deal combining healthcare information tech companies

Allscripts buying healthcare info rival Eclipsys

NEW YORK – The health care information technology company Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc. is buying rival Eclipsys Corp. for $1.3 billion in stock, the companies said Wednesday.
Allscripts is a leader in providing physicians and their offices with ways to keep tabs on patient care records while Eclipsys provides similar services …. Source  : Allscripts-Misys buying Eclipsys in $1.3B deal combining healthcare information tech companies.

Brean analyst expects euro, pricing pressure lowering outlooks for medical device makers

Ahead of the Bell: Medical Devices
NEW YORK – A weak euro will likely lead medical device makers to cut guidance for the remainder of 2010, an analyst said Wednesday.

Brean Murray Carret & Co. analyst Jose Haresco said recent weakness in the euro, the currency used by 16 European nations, and uncertainty surrounding its rebound will …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Wow Server Status: Wow Forums Widget

‘Wow Server Status’ is a new widget currently available for you, provided you are a Wow guild playing on a US server. Unfortunately, for EU and Russian server status no feed is available right now.
To add the widget you need to follow the steps given below.
Step1
Open the Control Panel
Step2
Go to Pages and Content
Step3
Click on …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wow Server Status: Wow Forums Widget.

Great Scott! ‘Back to the Future,”Jurassic Park’ to become episodic video games

‘Back to Future,’ ‘Jurassic Park’ to become games

LOS ANGELES – Telltale Games is going back in time for a new series of video games.
The developer is creating episodic titles based on the “Back to the Future” and “Jurassic Park” franchises. The popular Universal Studios film trilogies spawned several games in their heyday in the ’80s … Read more >>>.

Direct TV Fixes Transmission Glitch

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Direct TV customer service team faced a huge volume of calls where subscribers kept complaining about interruptions in the service. Direct TV subscribers said that they were unable to change channels on their television sets.
Facebook and Twitter which happens to be the most popular among the social networking sites witnessed several different posts …. Source article  : Direct TV Fixes Transmission Glitch.

GM Recall Affects 1.5 Million Cars

DETROIT (GaeaTimes.com)- General Motors, one of the largest carmakers based in the USA has recalled almost 1.5 million cars which were made in the phase 2006-2009. The recall also covers some truck models made by the giant car maker. The cars and trucks are being recalled for a fire hazard possibility. The problem …. Read the original article  : here.

49ers move closer to leaving San Francisco after vote for new stadium in Santa Clara

Vote moves 49ers closer to leaving San Francisco

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The 49ers moved a step closer to leaving their storied San Francisco stadium after residents in the Silicon Valley city of Santa Clara voted in favor of a new venue for the NFL team.
The 49ers have played in San Francisco since the franchise was …. Read the original article  : here.

Report: Allscripts-Misys and Eclipsys to combine in $1.35B all-stock deal

Report: Health care IT companies in $1.35B deal

NEW YORK – The Wall Street Journal is reporting that health care information technology companies Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions and Eclipsys are combining in a $1.35 billion all-stock deal.
A deal is likely to be announced Wednesday under which Eclipsys shareholders will receive 1.2 Allscripts shares for each Eclipsys share, …. Read the original article  : here.

Conn. attorney general: Google admits to collecting public Wi-Fi data for mapping service

Conn. AG: Google gathered public Wi-Fi data to map
HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut’s attorney general says Google has informed his office that it collected data over the state’s public wireless networks in 2008 for its mapping service.
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said in a Tuesday press conference that he would continue pressing the search engine … Original source on Gaea Times at : Conn. attorney general: Google admits to collecting public Wi-Fi data for mapping service.

Intel, Broadcom slip on fears of euro-driven slowdown, sluggish 3Q; Texas Instruments rises

Some chip stocks slip on fear of euro-driven slump

SAN FRANCISCO – Some semiconductor stocks lost ground Tuesday on fears that the industry’s turnaround will be hurt by a weakened euro and uncertain back-to-school demand.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 1.26 points, or 0.4 percent, to finish at 334.58 points.
Shares of Intel Corp., the world’s biggest semiconductor …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Intel, Broadcom slip on fears of euro-driven slowdown, sluggish 3Q; Texas Instruments rises.

Businesses, groups allege foreign worker visas memo will shut down staffing companies

Companies, groups sue over foreign hiring rules

WASHINGTON – Three information technology companies and two trade groups want a federal judge to stop the government from enforcing rules that they say deny visas to firms that find foreign professional workers for American businesses.
The plaintiffs – Broadgate Inc., Logic Planet Inc., DVR Softek Inc., TechServ Alliance and …. Source article  : Businesses, groups allege foreign worker visas memo will shut down staffing companies.

Microsoft to offer $1.15 billion in convertible debt to enhance its financial flexibility

Microsoft to offer $1.15B in convertible debt
Even one of the richest companies in the world, Microsoft Corp., can use some of the financial flexibility that comes from borrowing money at today’s relatively low rates.
Despite sitting on nearly $40 billion in cash and investments, the software company said Tuesday it will raise $1.15 billion …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Microsoft to offer $1.15 billion in convertible debt to enhance its financial flexibility.

A Close Look at bit.ly, the URL Shortening Service

The rise of Twitter and instant messaging has made bit.ly more popular. The URL-shortening free service has become very useful tool for users across the web. According to company official blog, Bit.ly is getting nearly 5 billion clicks per month. Additionally, as per Google double click ranking, the website has become 76 … Read more >>.

China’s wage hikes a mixed picture for companies: higher costs but richer customers

China wage hikes boost costs but might help sales
BEIJING – The cost of hiring Chinese workers who supply the world with inexpensive furniture and toys is climbing. But workers with more money to spend is good news for foreign companies that see them as customers, not just factory labor.
Areas throughout China have …. Read the original article  : China’s wage hikes a mixed picture for companies: higher costs but richer customers.

Jacobs Engineering subsidiary gets $241 million contact for warfare training equipment

Jacobs Engineering gets $241M contract
PASADENA, Calif. – Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. said Tuesday that it received a Navy contract worth potentially $241 million for work on warfare training equipment.

The contract is through the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division’s Combat Environment Simulation division based in China Lake, Calif. Jacobs will provide network-centric training equipment and …. Source  : Jacobs Engineering subsidiary gets $241 million contact for warfare training equipment.

Apple iOS 4 Complete Overview

Apple unveiled the fourth generation of its smartphone at WWDC today.?? Given the hardware changes, iPhone iOS 4 inherits most features of its predecessor OS.
The OS comes with 100 new and upgraded features that will be rolled out with the new iPhone 4 next month. It will also be available as a free software …. Source article  : Apple iOS 4 Complete Overview.

China says it will block online content it considers against its national honor

China says it will keep blocking online content
BEIJING – China vowed Tuesday to keep a tight grip on the Internet, saying it would continue to block anything considered subversive or threatening to “national unity.”
The “white paper” statement of government policy was released three months after a public dispute over censorship prompted Google Inc. … Read more >>.

HP injecting Internet tech into new printers in bid to make smartphone users print more

HP injecting Internet technology into new printers
SAN FRANCISCO – The rise of smart phones has presented Hewlett-Packard Co. with a problem.
For years, HP has relied on the sale of its printer ink to supply a big piece of the company’s profits. Smart phones are a challenge because they’re by design not connected … Original source on Gaea Times at : HP injecting Internet tech into new printers in bid to make smartphone users print more.

Google Background Image Added for New look Google Homepage

Have you noticed the left blue color in Google Homepage — change background image. Lately the search engine ace has started paying heed to its minor rival, Bing that flaunts of an panoramic backdrop. What’s exciting, the age-old, white-washed Google homepage background can now be given a picturesque look by adding a background image … Read more »».

BPO witnesses rapid growth in the last decade: NASSCOM president

BANGALORE – Som Mittal, President of National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has said outsourcing business in India has witnessed more than nine times growth, from 1.6 billion dollars to 14.7 billion dollars in the last decade.

Addressing media persons here on Wednesday, Mittal said: “In this last decade, from 1.6 billion, we … Read more >>.

AT&T security hold exposes iPad users’ e-mails; hackers harvested data by tricking AT&T site

AT&T security hole exposes iPad users’ e-mails
SAN FRANCISCO – AT&T Inc. on Wednesday acknowledged a security weak spot that exposed the e-mail addresses of apparently more than 100,000 users of Apple Inc.’s iPad, a breach that could make those people vulnerable to precision-targeted hacking attacks.
The vulnerability only affected iPad users who signed up …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : AT&T security hold exposes iPad users’ e-mails; hackers harvested data by tricking AT&T site.

Review: Microsoft’s Web Apps are free, but limited, taste of Office

Review: Web Apps are limited free taste of Office
NEW YORK – This week saw the launch of a free version of Microsoft’s flagship Office software, available online. In other news, hell just froze over.
The idea of Microsoft Corp. letting people use its software for free will take some getting used to. But rest [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: Google’s AdMob protests Apple’s new advertising barriers on iPhone, iPad

Summary Box: Google’s mobile ad feud with Apple
CHANGING THE RULES: Google thinks Apple is imposing new restrictions that could hobble its ability to sell and place ads on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
THE POSSIBLE FALLOUT: AdMob, a mobile ad service recently acquired by Google for $750 million, says Apple’s changes will stifle …. Original article  : Summary Box: Google’s AdMob protests Apple’s new advertising barriers on iPhone, iPad.

Samsung to invest $3.6 billion to expand Texas chip-making facility, to hire 500 more workers

Samsung invests $3.6 billion in Texas chip plant
AUSTIN, Texas – Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday that due to projected heavy demand for its advanced logic chips the South Korean company will invest $3.6 billion to expand capacity at its plant in Austin, Texas, and hire 500 more workers there by 2011.
Samsung will raise …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Samsung to invest $3.6 billion to expand Texas chip-making facility, to hire 500 more workers.

New UN sanctions on Iran for its suspect nuclear program

New UN sanctions on Iran for nuclear program

A resolution approved Wednesday by the U.N. Security Council by a vote of 12-2 with one abstention imposes a fourth round of sanctions against Iran over its suspect nuclear program. Here are the key points in the 18-page text:
NUCLEAR ISSUES:
- Reiterates demand that Iran suspend enrichment and comply …. Original article  : New UN sanctions on Iran for its suspect nuclear program.

Senate panel sends tougher auto safety requirements to Senate floor

Senate committee approves auto safety upgrades
WASHINGTON – A Senate committee Wednesday approved a bill that would require automakers to meet new safety standards, impose stiff penalties for companies that fail to quickly report defects and double funding for the government agency overseeing car safety.
The Senate Commerce Committee plan is part of a move …. Read the original article  : Senate panel sends tougher auto safety requirements to Senate floor.

Rosetta Stone, BP, Denny’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods among big market movers Thursday

Rosetta Stone, BP, Denny’s among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Rosetta Stone Inc., down $2.09 at $22.07
A Baird analyst downgraded the language software provider, disappointed the company’s CFO is leaving just before the release of a major new product.
Ambac …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US says nuclear sanctions are toughest ever; Iran’s leader dismisses them as ‘annoying flies’

Iran dismisses sanctions, but tried to avoid them

UNITED NATIONS – The U.S. and its allies scored a long-sought victory Wednesday by pushing through new U.N. sanctions over Iran’s nuclear program, punishments Tehran dismissed as “annoying flies, like a used tissue.”
The sanctions target Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard, ballistic missiles and nuclear-related investments. Oil exports, the lifeblood …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US says nuclear sanctions are toughest ever; Iran’s leader dismisses them as ‘annoying flies’.

Twitter to start using own link shortener, t.co, to shrink Web addresses starting this summer

Twitter to use own Web link shrinker this summer
SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter plans to start using its own Web link shortener on addresses that users include in tweets.
Starting this summer, Twitter will use its new “t.co” domain name to shorten links that users post directly on Twitter.com or through applications such as TweetDeck. … Read : Twitter to start using own link shortener, t.co, to shrink Web addresses starting this summer.

Google sparring with Apple again, this time over advertising access to iPhone, iPad

Google’s AdMob attacks Apple’s new mobile ad rules
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. thinks its increasingly bitter rival Apple Inc. is trying to muscle it out of the mobile advertising competition on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
The latest dispute between the Silicon Valley powerhouses centers on a proposed change that could hobble Google’s …. Source article  : Google sparring with Apple again, this time over advertising access to iPhone, iPad.

Competitors of the electronic medical records keepers Allscripts and Eclipsys, at a glance

Allscripts medical records’ rivals, at a glance

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions’ planned buyout of Eclipsys would make it one of the largest public companies focusing on electronic health records, with a vast network of hospitals and physicians. Their combined revenue for 2009 was almost $1.07 billion.
Here are some competitors:
Cerner Corp., based in North Kansas City, Mo., focuses …. Original source  : Competitors of the electronic medical records keepers Allscripts and Eclipsys, at a glance.

Alcatel-Lucent to Launch 100 Gbps Optical Networking Technology

Alcatel-Lucent announced on Wednesday that they are going to launch 100 gigabits per second optical networking technology. 100 Gbps wavelength means?? that the technology can transfer more than 100,000 MP3 files in 60 seconds or more than 15,000 HDTV channels streamed live. The company said they are using its?? Next-Generation Coherent technology. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Alcatel-Lucent to Launch 100 Gbps Optical Networking Technology.

Extra Time: World Cup coverage expands greatly on the Web and mobile phones

World Cup coverage expands on the Web, cell phones
NEW YORK – With games airing live on cell phones and computers, the World Cup will get more online coverage than any major sporting event yet. Watching highlights the next day on TV or YouTube will suddenly seem a downright ancient way to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Extra Time: World Cup coverage expands greatly on the Web and mobile phones.

Swiss scientist Michael Graetzel wins ???800,000 technology prize for cheap solar cells

Solar cell inventor wins technology prize
HELSINKI – Michael Graetzel of Switzerland has won the international Millennium Technology Prize for inventing low-cost solar cells used in renewable energy.
The Technology Academy of Finland on Wednesday awarded the German-born chemist the euro800,000 ($960,000) prize for his innovation, which it says “provides a more affordable way …. Original article  : Swiss scientist Michael Graetzel wins ???800,000 technology prize for cheap solar cells.

How to Open UIF File (MagicISO Custom ISO Format) in Linux / MacOS X

Suppose you have received a UIF file from your friend and you work on a Mac OS X or Linux system. Surely you won’t be able to open the UIF file, as it is MagicISO’s proprietary format. The UIF file are only compatible with Windows PC. In case, you have no easy access to a … Read more »»».

iPhone 4G Price in India: Where to Buy

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Apple CEO Steve Jobs has unveiled the next generations of iPhone at the WWDC conference. The new iPhone 4G also dubbed as iPhone 4 or Jony Ive will hit the stores on June 24, 2010. But, the revolutionary iPhone will be accessible only by five countries namely USA, France, England, …. Source  : iPhone 4G Price in India: Where to Buy.

Easyjet Develops Ash Detector

UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Everyone is aware of the disruption caused by the volcanic ash that brought air traffic in Europe and Asia to a halt a few weeks back and result in loss for the airlines all over the world. A solution is at hand, if the latest method adopted by budget carrier … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Easyjet Develops Ash Detector.

EU court rejects cell phone companies’ challenge to price caps for using phone abroad

EU court rejects challenge to cell phone cap

LUXEMBOURG – The European Union’s highest court rejected a challenge Tuesday by four British cell phone companies to a Europe-wide price cap on fees for using a phone abroad.
The British branches of Vodafone, Telefonica O2, T-Mobile and Orange had argued against the EU’s imposing maximum price limits for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : EU court rejects cell phone companies’ challenge to price caps for using phone abroad.

‘Big Brother’ Oz wants to snoop into every citizen’s browser

MELBOURNE – Companies who provide customers with a connection to the Internet may soon have to retain subscriber’s private web browsing history for law enforcement to examine when requested.

Industry insiders, however, have criticized the move.

The Attorney General’s Department yesterday confirmed to ZDNet Australia that it had … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Big Brother’ Oz wants to snoop into every citizen’s browser.

Infosys to hire 30,000 professionals this year

THIRUVANTHAPURAM – Infosys Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Kris Gopalakrishnan expressed confidence that the growth in Information Technology industry has returned.

Addressing a conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Thiruvanthapuram in southern Kerala on Thursday Gopalakrishnan mentioned that Infosys is committed to hire 30,000 professionals by the end of the …. Read the original article  : Infosys to hire 30,000 professionals this year.

Wave of strikes puts China’s communist leaders on spot over labor issues

Strikes put China on spot over labor unrest
SHANGHAI – Workers demanding higher wages rallied outside a Honda plant in southern China on Friday, part of a rash of industrial action at Chinese factories highlighting growing restiveness among migrant workers.
Several hundred workers gathered at the front gates of parts supplier Honda Lock (Guangdong) Co. … Read more >>>.

John McCain to “Jersey Shore’s” Snooki: “I would never tax your tanning bed!”

McCain to Snooki: I won’t tax your tanning bed
PHOENIX – Arizona Sen. John McCain is taking to Twitter to slam President Barack Obama, this time in an exchange with a star from MTV’s hit reality series “Jersey Shore.”
In a preview for the show’s next season, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi laments that she doesn’t use … Read this article on Gaea Times at : John McCain to “Jersey Shore’s” Snooki: “I would never tax your tanning bed!”.

Peerless Network says NJ district court vacates trial date in suit filed by Neutral Tandem

Peerless Network: Court vacates trial date

CHICAGO – Communications company Peerless Network Inc. said Thursday that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division vacated the date of a trial that was to be held in September in a patent suit filed against it by rival Neutral Tandem.
Peerless, which is privately held, …. Read the original article  : here.

Back to basics: Google brings back white background on site after photos irritate users

Google reverts to Spartan look after photos flop
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google’s home page has gone back to basics after users griped about a promotional stunt that wrapped colorful photos around the Internet’s most popular search engine.
The complaints poured in Thursday when Google.com visitors were greeted with full-screen photos of sand dunes, flowers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Back to basics: Google brings back white background on site after photos irritate users.

Dell lowers 1st-qtr profit by $100M to set aside legal reserve it may have to pay SEC

Dell lowers 1Q profit to build $100M legal reserve
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Dell Inc. said Thursday that it lowered its first-quarter results by $100 million, or 5 cents per share, to set aside a $100 million reserve it may need to pay out as part of a settlement related to an ongoing SEC …. Original article  : Dell lowers 1st-qtr profit by $100M to set aside legal reserve it may have to pay SEC.

Hewlett-Packard spends $1.6M to lobby government in 1Q, one of highest spends in industry

Hewlett-Packard spends $1.6M on 1Q lobbying
WASHINGTON – Hewlett-Packard Co. spent $1.6 million to lobby the U.S. government in the first quarter on a smorgasbord of issues including federal spending on technology, enforcement of immigration laws and health care reform.
The amount was nearly double HP’s $840,000 lobbying tab from the first quarter of 2009. …. Original article  : Hewlett-Packard spends $1.6M to lobby government in 1Q, one of highest spends in industry.

Correction: Deltek personnel story

Correction: Deltek personnel story
HERNDON, Va. – In a story June 9 about Namita Dhallan, a new executive vice president of Deltek Inc., The Associated Press mistakenly reported that Deltek CEO Kevin Parker expects Dhallan will help JDA Software in its product development. Parker expects her to help Deltek with its product development; JDA was her …. Original source  : Correction: Deltek personnel story.

Video game companies get ready to show new ways to get entertained

Game companies ready to show new ways to play
NEW YORK – Video game makers are about to try to convince you that fancy 3-D screens, gesture-recognition cameras and ultra-sensitive motion controllers topped with brightly glowing spheres are what you need to have a good time.
They’ll do this as they try to emerge from … Original source on Gaea Times at : Video game companies get ready to show new ways to get entertained.

Video game-heavy Army recruiting center at Philadelphia mall closing at end of July

Flashy Army recruitment center in Pa. mall closing

PHILADELPHIA – The Army is shutting down a flashy, high-tech information and recruiting center inside a mall, calling it a successful marketing experiment even as it attracted protesters and video-game enthusiasts as much as potential soldiers.
The Army Experience Center will close July 31 after nearly two years at …. Original source  : Video game-heavy Army recruiting center at Philadelphia mall closing at end of July.

NYC mayor unconcerned after his e-mail address is among 100,000 leaked in iPad security breach

NYC mayor shrugs off iPad e-mail address leak
NEW YORK – Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s e-mail address was exposed because of a security vulnerability with his new iPad, but the billionaire media mogul shrugged it off Thursday and said he didn’t understand the fuss.
“It shouldn’t be pretty hard to figure out my e-mail address,” Bloomberg … Read this article on Gaea Times at : NYC mayor unconcerned after his e-mail address is among 100,000 leaked in iPad security breach.

Jeff Koons Art Images on Google

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – Jeff Koons seems to be one of the hottest searches in Google right now as Google has introduced a new feature to select background images on Google Home page having option to select the images of the art works of Jeff Koons. If you see a giant balloon animal or … Read more >>>.

AP Source: Cablevision, Charter put in bids to acquire cable company Bresnan Communications

AP Source: Cablevision, Charter bid for Bresnan

PHILADELPHIA – Some of the nation’s largest cable companies are interested in buying Bresnan Communications, a mid-sized cable company operating in the West, a person familiar with the talks said.
The bidders include Cablevision Systems Corp. and Charter Communications Inc. Time Warner Cable Inc., based in New York, also put …. Source  : AP Source: Cablevision, Charter put in bids to acquire cable company Bresnan Communications.

Akamai buys Velocitude, which delivers content to smartphones, for undisclosed sum

Akamai buys smartphone content firm Velocitude

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Online content delivery company Akamai Technologies Inc. said Thursday that it has purchased Velocitude, a company that uses cloud computing to deliver content to smartphones.
Akamai said the addition of Cambridge, Mass.-based Velocitude means that it will be able to improve the quality of the how its clients’ …. Read the original article  : here.

Softheon in partnership with Falconstor to provide data protection for health care market

Softheon in partnership with Falconstor
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Healthcare software maker Softheon Inc. said Thursday that it has formed a strategic partnership with Falconstor Software, a company that provides data storage and protection products.

Softheon, a privately held company, said the deal will allow it to offer Falconstor data protection and archiving for customers of its Internet-based … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Softheon in partnership with Falconstor to provide data protection for health care market.

Phoenix selling virtualization software lines to Hewlett-Packard for $12 million

Phoenix Tech selling software lines to HP for $12M

MILPITAS, Calif. – Software maker Phoenix Technologies Ltd. said Thursday it is selling three virtualization software lines to Hewlett-Packard Co. for $12 million as it continues to pare assets and focus on the core systems software market.
Virtualization software allows one server to replicate the function of multiple …. Source  : Phoenix selling virtualization software lines to Hewlett-Packard for $12 million.

Microsoft Office Web Apps: Why to use and Why not

Microsoft’s going the Google way to offer its widely used and highly-priced Office Suite Online for free. The Redmond company offers free online office components that comprises Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote as a part of free online suite called Office Web Apps. That said, the online edition of the Microsoft Office is … Read more : Microsoft Office Web Apps: Why to use and Why not.

AT&T hole exposes iPad users’ e-mail addresses; hackers harvested data by tricking website

AT&T hole exposes iPad users’ e-mail addresses
SAN FRANCISCO – AT&T Inc. on Wednesday acknowledged a security weak spot that exposed the e-mail addresses of apparently more than 100,000 users of Apple Inc.’s iPad, a breach that could make those people vulnerable to precision-targeted hacking attacks.
The vulnerability only affected iPad users who signed up …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google gives users the option of background images on its home page

Google spruces up home page with background images
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – If Google’s famously sparse home page is too plain for you, the company is giving you some more options.
A bold color photo of sand dunes replaced the white background to Google’s search box Thursday. You can replace the desert scene with an … Original source on Gaea Times at : Google gives users the option of background images on its home page.

French fishing vessel steams toward stranded California teen in southern Indian Ocean

French fishing vessel steams toward stranded teen

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – A French fishing vessel was steaming across the southern Indian Ocean on Saturday to reach a stranded California teenager awaiting rescue after the mast on her boat broke, ending her around-the-world sailing effort.
Abby Sunderland has been stranded in heavy seas since Thursday, when she set … Read : French fishing vessel steams toward stranded California teen in southern Indian Ocean.

Winning bid for lunch with Warren Buffett is $2.6 million, breaks online charity item record

Warren Buffett lunch price tops $2 million

OMAHA, Neb. – The price of lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett has topped $2 million again, breaking a previous record for the most expensive charity item ever sold on eBay.
The final price of $2.6 million was announced Friday night after this year’s online charity auction wrapped up at … Original source on Gaea Times at : Winning bid for lunch with Warren Buffett is $2.6 million, breaks online charity item record.

Report: Federal Trade Commission to investigate fairness of Apple’s mobile software practices

Report: FTC to investigate Apple mobile practices

SAN FRANCISCO – The Federal Trade Commission will open an investigation to determine if Apple Inc.’s mobile software business practices are squashing competitors, according to a report published Friday.
The Wall Street Journal said the FTC will start an investigation, citing people familiar with the situation. The newspaper said that … Read more >>>.

New NFL VP of officiating grateful his sport uses instant replay to review close calls

New NFL VP of officiating glad to have replay

NEW YORK – Carl Johnson has walked out of a stadium weighed down by the knowledge he blew a call.
What the NFL’s new vice president of officiating can’t relate to is the feeling that a mistake altered a game.
“Last thing I want is to get on that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Summary Box: Google tells lawmakers it didn’t use accidentally collected Wi-Fi data

Summary Box: Google says it didn’t use Wi-Fi data
WHAT HAPPENED: Google Inc. inadvertently sucked up fragments of e-mails, search requests and other online data over public Wi-Fi networks in more than 30 countries while photographing neighborhoods for its “Street View” mapping feature.
WHAT GOOGLE IS TELLING CONGRESS: In a letter to House members, the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Verizon to add 501 Ford vans powered by natural gas to service fleet

Verizon to buy Ford natural gas vans
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Co. said Friday that Verizon Communications will buy 501 vans outfitted with engines that burn compressed natural gas.

The phone company plans to use the 2010 model Ford E-250 cargo van that will save an estimated 1.62 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year compared …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Verizon to add 501 Ford vans powered by natural gas to service fleet.

Google tells lawmakers it never used data accidentally collected while mapping Wi-Fi networks

Google tells lawmakers it never used Wi-Fi data

WASHINGTON – Google Inc. is telling lawmakers that it never dissected or used any of the information that it accidentally sucked up while collecting data about public Wi-Fi networks in more than 30 countries.
In a letter to three key members of the House Commerce Committee, the company apologized [..] Read the original article: here.

Myanmar government denies allegations it is developing nuclear weapons

Myanmar denies having nuclear weapons program

YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s military junta denied Friday it is developing a nuclear weapons program, decrying such allegations as groundless and politically motivated.
State radio and television news reported the Foreign Ministry’s denial, which claimed that anti-government groups in collusion with the media had launched the allegations with the goal of …. Source article  : Myanmar government denies allegations it is developing nuclear weapons.

National Semiconductor shares up after reporting profit in 4th-qtr and a revenue jump

National Semiconductor shares up after 4Q profit

NEW YORK – Shares of National Semiconductor Corp. rose Friday after the company reported a profit for its fiscal fourth quarter, reversing a year-earlier loss.
THE SPARK: The chip maker on Thursday reported its net income was $79.2 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $63.7 million. Revenue jumped nearly …. Source  : National Semiconductor shares up after reporting profit in 4th-qtr and a revenue jump.

Motricity, company that provides mobile data, to raise as much as $101 million in IPO

Motricity to raise as much as $101 million in IPO

NEW YORK – Motricity Inc., a company that helps wireless carriers deliver data service to their customers, is expected to raise as much as $101 million through an initial public offering next week.
The company’s mCore service allows mobile customers to access the Web applications that are … Read more >>>.

Atlantic City casinos oppose state bills to let them offer sports and Internet betting

NJ casinos oppose sports, Internet betting bills

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City’s 11 casinos have come out against proposed state legislation that would let them offer sports betting and give customers access to online gambling.
The Casino Association of New Jersey says the proposals would violate existing federal bans on sports and online betting. The group …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Atlantic City casinos oppose state bills to let them offer sports and Internet betting.

Top 10 Free Web Application Testing Tools / Software

Web application development have grown in leaps and bounds over years with developers building new web tools for diverse functionality. As the applications are moving to the web into a server based environment, there is an increasing demand for enhancing the performance and load capacity of an application.?? Developers?? face the challenge of meets …. Source  : Top 10 Free Web Application Testing Tools / Software.

Atlantic City casinos oppose sports, Internet betting proposals

AC casinos oppose sports, Internet betting

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City’s 11 casinos have come out against proposals to allow them to offer betting on sports and access to online gambling.
The Casino Association of New Jersey says the proposed state legislation would violate existing federal bans on sports and online betting. The group also says … Original article on : Atlantic City casinos oppose sports, Internet betting proposals.

Putin in Paris: Russia presses for French warship technology, France reaches for Russian gas

Russia presses for French warship technology

PARIS – Russian decision-makers pressed France on Friday for access to warship technology, while France’s biggest company sought a bigger chunk of Russia’s oil and gas business.
No breakthrough announcements were made on either front, but Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin looked confident of France’s economic loyalty during a trip to …. Source article  : Putin in Paris: Russia presses for French warship technology, France reaches for Russian gas.

Dell shares slip as computer maker sets aside cash for potential SEC settlement

Ahead of the Bell: Dell shares slip
NEW YORK – Dell Inc. shares slipped ahead of regular trading Friday after the computer maker said that it is setting aside $100 million to cover potential costs related to an ongoing accounting probe.
Analysts noted that a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission will not change … Read more : Dell shares slip as computer maker sets aside cash for potential SEC settlement.

Communications software maker BroadSoft expected to raise up to $95 million next week in IPO

BroadSoft expected to raise up to $95M in IPO

NEW YORK – Communications software maker BroadSoft Inc. plans to raise as much as $95 million through an initial public offering next week.
It plans sell about 8.6 million shares for $9 to $11 each, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BroadSoft said it … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Communications software maker BroadSoft expected to raise up to $95 million next week in IPO.

Motorola and Research In Motion settle dispute over technology rights

Motorola and Research In Motion settle dispute
NEW YORK – Handset makers Motorola Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd. say they have settled a patent complaint that Motorola brought to the International Trade Commission earlier this year.
The companies say that RIM, the Canada-based BlackBerry maker, will give Motorola of Schaumburg, Ill., an upfront payment …. Source  : Motorola and Research In Motion settle dispute over technology rights.

Reliance Industries pays $1B for stake in winning India broadband bidder Infotel

Reliance Ind. pays $1B for India broadband winner

MUMBAI, India – Reliance Industries will pay 48 billion rupees ($1 billion) for a 95 percent stake in Infotel Broadband, the only company to win pan-India broadband wireless spectrum in a government auction Friday.
The announcement from India’s most valuable company came hours after the government closed the 16-day … Read more : Reliance Industries pays $1B for stake in winning India broadband bidder Infotel.

Turkey’s president uses Twitter to speak out against country’s ban on YouTube, Google services

Turkey’s president tweets against Internet ban
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s president has used his Twitter account to slam the country’s ban on YouTube and some Google services.
In separate tweets sent out late Thursday, Abdullah Gul says he does not approve of the bans and has instructed officials to look into legal ways to reopen … Original source on Gaea Times at : Turkey’s president uses Twitter to speak out against country’s ban on YouTube, Google services.

Rescue boats headed to 16-year-old sailor adrift in Indian Ocean on damaged yacht

Boats head to teen sailor drifting in Indian Ocean

CANBERRA, Australia – A 16-year-old California girl who was feared lost at sea while sailing solo around the world has been found alive and well, adrift in the southern Indian Ocean as rescue boats head toward her damaged yacht, officials said.
After a tense 20 hours of silence, … Read : Rescue boats headed to 16-year-old sailor adrift in Indian Ocean on damaged yacht.

UFC 115 Final Encounter: Where to watch Live Stream Free

In hours time, we would be watching the final encounter of UFC 115. All eyes are waiting to watch the clash of titans – Liddell vs Franklin in Ultimate Fighting Championship. Two months ago, the main event was set between former UFC Light Heayvweight Champions and Ultimate Fighter coaches Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell. [..] Read the original article: here.

Parents say Calif. teen healthy after rescue from crippled sailboat adrift in Indian Ocean

Parents: Teen sailor healthy after 3 days adrift

A French fishing vessel rescued a California teenager Saturday from her crippled sailboat in the turbulent southern Indian Ocean, bringing relief to her family but ending her around-the-world sailing effort.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority confirmed the rescue Saturday afternoon more than 2,000 miles from the western Australia coast, …. Original source  : Parents say Calif. teen healthy after rescue from crippled sailboat adrift in Indian Ocean.

Calif. teen blogs about rescue from French fishing vessel after 3 days adrift in Indian Ocean

Calif. teen sailor blogs days adrift were ‘crazy’

A French fishing vessel rescued a California teenager Saturday from her crippled sailboat in the turbulent southern Indian Ocean, bringing relief to her family but ending her around-the-world sailing effort.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority confirmed the rescue Saturday afternoon more than 2,000 miles from the western Australia coast, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Calif. teen blogs about rescue from French fishing vessel after 3 days adrift in Indian Ocean.

Calif. teen sailor says days adrift were ‘crazy’ after rescue by French fishing vessel

Calif. teen sailor says days adrift were ‘crazy’

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – A California teenager rescued from her crippled sailboat describes her three days adrift on the Indian Ocean as “crazy.”
Sixteen-year-old Abby Sunderland writes in a Saturday blog post that she’s onboard a fishing vessel. Sunderland has been stranded in heavy seas since Thursday, when she …. Read the original article  : here.

French fishing vessel rescues stranded California teen in southern Indian Ocean

French fishing boat rescues stranded Calif. teen

A French fishing vessel rescued a California teenager Saturday from her crippled sailboat in the turbulent southern Indian Ocean, bringing relief to her family but ending her around-the-world sailing effort.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority confirmed the rescue Saturday afternoon more than 2,000 miles from the western Australia coast, two …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Parents: Stranded teenage sailor rescued by French fishermen in Indian Ocean

Parents: Teenage sailor rescued in Indian Ocean

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The parents of a California teenager who was stranded at sea say she has been rescued by a French fishing crew.
Laurence Sunderland, the father of 16-year-old Abby Sunderland, told reporters outside his home early Saturday that maritime authorities had contacted him to confirm the rescue …. Original source  : Parents: Stranded teenage sailor rescued by French fishermen in Indian Ocean.

Google says new Vietnamese Internet regulations raise disturbing concerns about access

Google calls Vietnam’s Internet rules restrictive
HANOI, Vietnam – Google Inc. says new Internet regulations in Vietnam raise disturbing concerns that the government may be working to block access to websites and track user activity.
An entry posted Thursday on Google’s online public policy blog said new regulations passed in April require that all …. Source  : Google says new Vietnamese Internet regulations raise disturbing concerns about access.

Google Background Experiment Withdrawn

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Anything that Google does becomes the headline, at least among the internet and technology addicts! So when the Internet search giant rolled out an option to add an image to its bare white search homepage it attracted the attention of millions of web users. It was being seen as a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google Background Experiment Withdrawn.

India’s auction for wireless broadband ends after 16 days, yielding $8.2 billion in fees

India’s wireless auction reaps billions for govt

MUMBAI, India – India’s auction of wireless broadband spectrum has brought in a reported $8 billion in fees which could help plug India’s fiscal deficit.
An unlisted company, Infotel, took spectrum across India, while market leader Bharti Airtel and U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm each bought spectrum in four geographical areas, the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India’s auction for wireless broadband ends after 16 days, yielding $8.2 billion in fees.

Southern Calif. teen sailor says she thought her rescue might take weeks, not days

Calif. teen sailor thought rescue might take weeks

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The California teenager who was plucked from her disabled sailboat says she is in awe of the effort to rescue her and thought it might take much longer before she was saved.
Writing on her blog Sunday, Abby Sunderland says she had only hoped for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Southern Calif. teen sailor says she thought her rescue might take weeks, not days.

Political campaigns move to targeted fundraising through Facebook, other social networks

Political fundraising tool taps social networks
BOSTON – Candidates in some top political races are raising big sums of money using software that taps donors’ social networks, an endeavor that lets the donors track their friends’ donations with the zeal a fantasy baseball team owner uses to monitor player statistics.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Baker … Read more : Political campaigns move to targeted fundraising through Facebook, other social networks.

Video game developers preparing for diverse Electronic Entertainment Expo in LA

Game developers preparing for diverse E3 show
LOS ANGELES – There might be something for everyone at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Once a boisterous bastion for geeky gamers, the gaming industry’s annual convention has in recent years morphed into a more modest showcase of the latest in hardware and games … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Video game developers preparing for diverse Electronic Entertainment Expo in LA.

Top 10 US Classifieds Site

Classified ads have been confined to newspapers for long. With a self-policing nature and low cost structure the online companies offer free classifieds such as Craigslist, Loqqad, Kijiji and Gumtree internationally. There are other online companies those who focus on local hometown region, while some others blanket urban areas using the zip codes. The …. Read the original article  : here.

“Back To The Future” Rolls Into Game

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- “Back To The Future” and “Jurassic Park” which happens to be two of the most sought after movies of Hollywood shall soon roll into video games. Reportedly, Telltale Games have approached Universal Studious with the idea of carving out video games from the famous movie “Back To The Future” which shall have … Original article on : “Back To The Future” Rolls Into Game.

British Sky Broadcasting rebuffs buyout approach from News Corp., its biggest shareholder

BSkyB rebuffs buyout bid from News Corp.
LONDON – Directors of British Sky Broadcasting said Tuesday they have rebuffed a buyout offer from Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. that values the company at 12 billion pounds ($17.7 billion), but were willing to back a sweeter bid.

News Corp., which owns The Sun and The Times newspapers in London, … Read more >>.

Xbox 360 slim Release Date for US and UK announced today

Microsoft has just announced the release date of the new version of its most-coveted gaming machine – Xbox 360 slim. Now the avid gamers must be looking for Xbox Slim release date. Some of the gaming websites have confirmed that new Xbox 360 slim is available at selected outlets in US today and other … Read : Xbox 360 slim Release Date for US and UK announced today.

iphone 4 Pre Order Time & Date

iPhone 4, the fourth generation of iPhone is all set to hit stores on June 24, 2010. Before the launch of iPhone 4, gadget lovers are finding ways to pre-order the most anticipated smartphone. Though Apple is yet to reveal specific time and date for pre-order, news suggests that Apple store has been given … Read more : iphone 4 Pre Order Time & Date.

T-Mobile one-day promotion to offer free phones to group calling plan customers

T-Mobile promotion to offer free phones
SAN FRANCISCO – Wireless carrier T-Mobile plans to give free phones to customers who sign up for group calling plans at its retail stores on Saturday – just days before rival At&T will start selling Apple’s latest iPhone.
T-Mobile said Tuesday that throughout Saturday, beginning at 8 …. Source  : T-Mobile one-day promotion to offer free phones to group calling plan customers.

Report says Calif. gov candidate Whitman agreed to settle after altercation with eBay employee

Report: Whitman had altercation with eBay employee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman had an altercation with an eBay employee when she was CEO of the company, The New York Times reported Monday, prompting Whitman’s campaign to say such disputes are not uncommon in high-stress workplaces.
The two later overcame their differences, and the employee …. Original article  : Report says Calif. gov candidate Whitman agreed to settle after altercation with eBay employee.

Michael Jackson dance game to use new motion-sensing cameras on Xbox, PS3 this holiday season

Jackson fans will moonwalk in motion-sensing game
LOS ANGELES – Gamers will have the opportunity to moonwalk alongside The King of Pop.
Video game developer Ubisoft announced Monday it would release a new dancing-and-singing game featuring Michael Jackson this holiday season. The as-yet-unnamed game will be among the first to use Kinect and Move, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Michael Jackson dance game to use new motion-sensing cameras on Xbox, PS3 this holiday season.

Valence Technology posts wider fiscal 4th-quarter loss on lower battery revenue

Valence Technology posts wider fiscal 4Q loss

AUSTIN, Texas – Battery maker Valence Technology Inc. said Monday that its fiscal fourth-quarter loss widened on lower sales of large battery systems as well as higher expenses.
The company reported a loss of $5.1 million, or 4 cents per share, in the quarter ending March 31. Valence recorded a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Summary Box: Beijing raises trade tensions by making it harder for US technology to compete

Summary Box: New US-China trade tensions
NEW BARRIERS: China is taking steps that could make it harder for U.S. software, clean-energy and other cutting-edge companies to sell in the Chinese market.

HUGE MARKET: One concern of U.S. business groups is a proposal in Beijing to encourage Chinese government agencies to buy software and other high-tech goods with …. Original source  : Summary Box: Beijing raises trade tensions by making it harder for US technology to compete.

Beijing raises trade tensions by making it harder for US technology to compete in China

China bid to spur innovation raises trade tensions
WASHINGTON – China is heightening trade tensions with the United States by taking steps that could make it harder for U.S. software, clean-energy and other cutting-edge companies to sell in the Chinese market.
Beijing has proposed rules that U.S. businesses say would lead its government agencies to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Beijing raises trade tensions by making it harder for US technology to compete in China.

Spreadsheet geeks rejoice: Microsoft Office 2010 goes on sale to consumers Tuesday

Microsoft’s newest Office goes on sale Tuesday
SEATTLE – The next version of Microsoft Corp.’s Office software will be available to consumers and small businesses starting Tuesday.
Office Home and Student 2010, the most basic bundle of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, will cost $150. The programs can be installed on as many as …. Source  : Spreadsheet geeks rejoice: Microsoft Office 2010 goes on sale to consumers Tuesday.

Semiconductor maker SMSC buys Amsterdam-based Wireless Audio IP for $22 million

Chipmaker SMSC buys Amsterdam-based Wireless Audio

HAPPAUGE, N.Y. – Semiconductor maker Standard Microsystems Corp. said Monday it has purchased a Dutch wireless product company for $22 million.
Wireless Audio IP makes wireless products for personal computers, home theater, headphones, televisions and other products. The initial cash payment will be supplemented with up to $3 million if the … Original article on : Semiconductor maker SMSC buys Amsterdam-based Wireless Audio IP for $22 million.

Summary Box: Cablevision buying western cable TV system provider Bresnan for $1.4B

Summary Box: Cablevision buying cable co. Bresnan

THE DEAL: Cablevision Systems Corp., which serves the New York metro area, is buying Bresnan Communications, a cable TV provider in four Western states, for $1.4 billion.
THE MONEY: The purchase is funded by $1 billion in non-recourse debt, a type of borrowing backed by collateral that does not leave … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Cablevision buying western cable TV system provider Bresnan for $1.4B.

Summary Box: Starbucks begins free Wi-Fi, content network

Summary Box: Starbucks offers free Wi-Fi
GET ONLINE: In July, Starbucks will offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi at its 6,736 company-operated U.S. stores. The company only had limited Wi-Fi for certain customers and charged for Internet access after two hours.
NEW CONTENT: Meanwhile, Starbucks is partnering with Yahoo to create a special network of content accessible … Read : Summary Box: Starbucks begins free Wi-Fi, content network.

NC congressman apologizes for swatting at camera, grabbing man who taped him on DC street

NC congressman apologizes for behavior on video

RALEIGH, N.C. – A Democratic congressman apologized Monday after video posted online showed him swatting at the camera, demanding that two men taping him identify themselves and grabbing one of them by the wrist and neck.
“I deeply and profoundly regret my reaction and I apologize to all involved,” Rep. …. Read the original article  : NC congressman apologizes for swatting at camera, grabbing man who taped him on DC street.

With ‘Kinect,’ Microsoft looks to challenge Nintendo in luring families to gaming

Microsoft makes big push for new game audience
LOS ANGELES – To appeal to families ready to graduate from the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Corp. wants to build on the success of the Wii’s motion-capture wand – by getting rid of the wand entirely.
On Monday, Microsoft detailed its new Kinect game …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : With ‘Kinect,’ Microsoft looks to challenge Nintendo in luring families to gaming.

Cablevision paying $1.4B for western cable TV operator Bresnan, expanding from core NY base

Cablevision in $1.4B deal for cable co. Bresnan

Cablevision Systems Corp. said Monday it will pay $1.4 billion to expand far beyond its focus in the New York City area with the purchase of Bresnan Communications, a mid-sized cable TV provider in the West.
Cablevision will borrow most of what it needs to fund the deal, which …. Source article  : Cablevision paying $1.4B for western cable TV operator Bresnan, expanding from core NY base.

Murdoch’s News Corp makes bets on e-readers and pay walls for online news

News Corp makes bets on journalism ventures

NEW YORK – News Corp. is placing bets on two ideas that it hopes will shore up sagging business models for media companies: electronic reading devices and charging readers for access to websites.
Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate said Monday that it has acquired Skiff LLC, a company started by magazine … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Murdoch’s News Corp makes bets on e-readers and pay walls for online news.

Starbucks to begin offering unlimited free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US stores in July

Starbucks: Free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US sites
CHICAGO – Starbucks Corp. will begin offering unlimited free Wi-Fi at all of its company-operated U.S. locations next month, part of an ongoing effort to bring more customers in the door.
The free wireless Internet will be available July 1 at about 6,700 locations.
The coffee house, which …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Starbucks to begin offering unlimited free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US stores in July.

Credit Suisse raises earnings estimates for BlackBerry maker RIM on smart phone sales growth

Credit Suisse raises earnings estimates on RIM
NEW YORK – A Credit Suisse analyst on Monday raised his earnings forecast for Research In Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry, saying sales of smart phones are rising faster than expected and RIM should be able to defend its market share.
Credit Suisse analyst Kulbinder Garcha … Read : Credit Suisse raises earnings estimates for BlackBerry maker RIM on smart phone sales growth.

How to Hide Data and Programs within zip/jar file

Zip files are often used to assort files to send them to other people, usually via email. The utilities such as WinZip are used to create and open zip files that can be password protected. The Windows XP files are released with built-in zip capabilities. According to Microsoft these are called “compressed folders”. Users … Read this article on Gaea Times at : How to Hide Data and Programs within zip/jar file.

San Francisco law would require retailers to post radiation levels for cell phones they sell

SF cell phone radiation law gets preliminary OK

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco could soon start requiring retailers to post notices showing how much radiation is emitted by the cell phones they sell.
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 10-1 to give preliminary approval to the ordinance, which would require stores to provide each phone’s “specific … Read more >>>.

Browser called Flock aims to capture more social butterflies with upgrade that speeds surfing

Flock browser gets faster, friendlier with upgrade
SAN FRANCISCO – Flock, a Web browser focused on the online social scene, is trying to make it quicker and easier to keep tabs on your friends and family.
The upgrade scheduled to be released Wednesday is built on the same open-source coding that Google Inc. developed for …. Original article  : Browser called Flock aims to capture more social butterflies with upgrade that speeds surfing.

Pre-orders for latest iPhone trigger long lines in Japan, stress computer systems

Japan iPhone pre-orders trigger long lines
TOKYO – Japan is already wild for Apple’s latest iPhone.
Pre-orders began Tuesday at 5 p.m., and the early rush for the iPhone 4 led to long lines around Tokyo and overwhelmed computer servers struggling to keep up with demand.
Customers were instructed to submit reservations online with Softbank …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Apple, AT&T hit with glitches on new iPhone orders, including apparent AT&T security breach

Apple, AT&T hit with glitches on new iPhone orders
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple and AT&T are facing two major problems taking orders for the newest iPhone model just a week before it hits stores: Buyers reported problems registering their orders and an apparent glitch in AT&T’s website was depositing some customers into strangers’ … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Apple, AT&T hit with glitches on new iPhone orders, including apparent AT&T security breach.

AT&T ends test of data limits and per-gigabyte billing for DSL subscribers

AT&T ends test of data limits for DSL subscribers

NEW YORK – AT&T Inc. recently imposed limits on the data consumption of its customers with smart phones, but it has ended a test of such limits for home Internet connections.
The phone company confirmed Tuesday that it is no longer holding DSL subscribers in Reno, Nev., and … Read more >>>.

White House gate crasher to appear on Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of DC,’ airing Aug. 5

Gate crasher to appear on ‘Real Housewives of DC’

NEW YORK – Executives at the Bravo network took a long time deciding whether to go ahead with its “Real Housewives” series based in Washington after one of its stars crashed President Barack Obama’s first state dinner, its programming chief said.
The network said Tuesday it was going … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : White House gate crasher to appear on Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of DC,’ airing Aug. 5.

Quinn signs telecom overhaul that changes oversight, includes low-cost landline options

Quinn signs telecom overhaul, changing oversight

CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn signed a telecommunications law Tuesday that guarantees consumers low-cost options for landline telephone service while freeing companies from some state oversight.
The new law overhauls an original telecommunications act that predated the widespread use of cell phones.
Officials contend that changing the regulatory oversight will lead to …. Source  : Quinn signs telecom overhaul that changes oversight, includes low-cost landline options.

SpaceX signs deal to launch commercial satellites aboard its Falcon 9 rocket beginning in 2015

SpaceX inks deal to launch commercial satellites

LOS ANGELES – SpaceX has signed a $492 million deal with a satellite phone company to launch a fleet of next-generation commercial satellites aboard its Falcon 9 rocket.
The deal will be announced Wednesday. It comes two weeks after Falcon 9 reached orbit on its maiden test flight.
Satellite phone company … Read more : SpaceX signs deal to launch commercial satellites aboard its Falcon 9 rocket beginning in 2015.

Cyber security chief says govt should consider presidential powers to respond to cyber attacks

Govt eyes need for powers in case of cyber attack

WASHINGTON – The government may have to take “extraordinary measures” in responding to a cyber attack that affects critical public or private computer networks, a senior Homeland Security official said.
National Cyber Security Center director Phil Reitinger said Congress should work with the administration to determine if …. Original source  : Cyber security chief says govt should consider presidential powers to respond to cyber attacks.

Tesla Motors sets IPO terms, plans to raise $185 million with offering and Toyota investment

Tesla Motors to raise $185M in IPO, Toyota deal

NEW YORK – Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. expects to raise $185 million from its highly anticipated initial public offering of stock and an investment from Toyota Motors Corp.
The company, which makes the $109,000 all-electric Roadster sports car, plans to begin selling stock the week of … Read more : Tesla Motors sets IPO terms, plans to raise $185 million with offering and Toyota investment.

Sony tauts 3-D and motion-control gaming for PlayStation 3 at Entertainment Electronic Expo

Sony tauts 3-D, motion-control gaming at E3
LOS ANGELES – Sony is moving forward with 3-D and motion-control gaming.
During the game maker’s E3 press conference, Sony announced 20 3-D games would be released for PlayStation 3 by March 2011 while 40 games that use Move, the console’s new motion-control system, would be out for … Read more >>.

Summary Box: Taking a look at Best Buy’s 1st-quarter results

Summary Box: Best Buy 1st-quarter results
THE RESULTS: Best Buy reported weaker-than-expected first quarter results as consumers spent less than analysts were expecting and the electronics chain ramped up its own spending on things like renovations and information technology.

WHAT IS SELLING: Cell phones, driven by the launch of the Sprint HTC EVO 4G smartphone, notebook computers … Read more >>.

US business groups say China’s innovation policies may freeze them out

US companies slam China’s innovation policies
WASHINGTON – U.S. business groups on Tuesday criticized China’s government for recent proposals that could discriminate against U.S. software, computer and clean energy companies.
One proposal, first issued late last year, would encourage Chinese government agencies to purchase high-tech goods from companies that develop the technology in China. While …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Apple uncensors nude images on iPad apps featuring Joyce’s ‘Ulysses,’ Wilde’s ‘Being Earnest’

Apple uncensors images for Joyce, Wilde iPad apps

NEW YORK – Oscar Wilde and James Joyce have not lost the power to shock, at least on the iPad.
Apple said Tuesday that it was mistaken in restricting images for apps for Robert Berry’s comic book edition of Joyce’s “Ulysses,” which contains nudity, and for panels showing two …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sony touts 3-D and motion-control gaming for PlayStation 3 at Entertainment Electronic Expo

Sony touts 3-D, motion-control gaming at E3

LOS ANGELES – Sony is moving forward with 3-D and motion-control gaming.
During the game maker’s E3 press conference, Sony announced 20 3-D games would be released for PlayStation 3 by March 2011 while 40 games that use Move, the console’s new motion-control system, would be out for the holiday … Read more : Sony touts 3-D and motion-control gaming for PlayStation 3 at Entertainment Electronic Expo.

It’s that time of year again: AT&T and Apple having trouble accepting orders for new iPhone

Orders for new iPhone stall on Web and in stores

NEW YORK – Buyers are reporting problems getting their orders for the latest iPhone registered.
On Tuesday, the first day Apple and AT&T started taking such orders, shoppers said they were met with error messages on the company Web sites. Lines formed in stores as clerks tried …. Source  : It’s that time of year again: AT&T and Apple having trouble accepting orders for new iPhone.

Nintendo woos gamers with updated classics, shows off glasses-free 3-D handheld

Nintendo woos gamers with classics, 3-D
LOS ANGELES – You won’t need special glasses to play games in 3-D on Nintendo’s newest handheld device, but don’t expect the technology to hit big-screen TVs anytime soon.
The 3DS, as the Japanese video game maker’s upcoming gadget is called, uses a technology that’s [..] Read the original article: here.

Get out or go modern: Longtime Congress members face decision in re-election campaigns

Old-timers go modern in quest to stay in Congress
SEDALIA, Mo. – It’s 7:19 p.m., yet Rep. Ike Skelton appears hard at work. “I just voted against the repeal of DADT,” Skelton tweets via BlackBerry to alert a few hundred followers to his stance against gays openly serving in the military.
This from a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Get out or go modern: Longtime Congress members face decision in re-election campaigns.

DirecTV to sell local ads for the first time, partners with firm owned by cable rivals

DirecTV to sell local ads for the first time

PHILADELPHIA – DirecTV Inc. is joining forces with a company owned by its cable rivals to sell local advertising spots coast-to-coast for the first time.
The nation’s largest satellite TV company on Tuesday unveiled a partnership with NCC Media, an advertising sales firm owned by cable companies Comcast … Read more : DirecTV to sell local ads for the first time, partners with firm owned by cable rivals.

Mickey Mouse’s mean makeover erased from ‘Epic Mickey’ video game

Mickey Mouse’s mean makeover erased from Wii game

GLENDALE, Calif. – Mickey Mouse won’t be bad in the upcoming “Epic Mickey” video game. He was just drawn that way.
Warren Spector, creative director of Disney Interactive Studios’ Junction Point, said the beloved international icon won’t transform into a snarling rat as originally planned for the game when …. Read the original article  : Mickey Mouse’s mean makeover erased from ‘Epic Mickey’ video game.

E Waste Recycling Agreement For Codima

PHILADELPHIA, (GaeaTimes.com)- Codima Inc. which happens to be a leader in integrated network management software products and e waste recycling for major Fortune 100 enterprises have declared their first ever agreement for its new division Codima Green. Codima Green in turn have entered a partnership agreement which would help them process new products from the … Read more »»».

United Technologies’ Sikorsky gets $8.4 billion extension for Navy helicopter contract

Sikorsky gets $8.4B Navy helicopter contract

SEATTLE – The U.S. Defense Department said Wednesday it will modify an existing contract with Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and pay the contractor $8.4 billion for the VH-3D executive helicopter special progressive aircraft rework induction.
Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., will perform the work in Stratford, Conn., for the Naval …. Read the original article  : here.

Officials hope map detailing high-speed Internet access will help bring service to rural Texas

Map called key to faster Internet in rural Texas

DALLAS – The first map detailing high-speed Internet access around the state will highlight unserved rural areas in hopes of bringing service to those communities, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples said Wednesday.
The interactive map unveiled during an online news conference allows computer users to pinpoint availability even …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Officials hope map detailing high-speed Internet access will help bring service to rural Texas.

FedEx, Nokia, Fannie Mae, Sunoco, Somanetics among big market movers Wednesday

FedEx, Nokia, Fannie Mae among big movers
NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Nokia Corp., down $1.05 at $8.77
Tough competition in the smart phone market led the handset maker to cut its outlook for the current quarter.
BP PLC, up 45 …. Source article  : FedEx, Nokia, Fannie Mae, Sunoco, Somanetics among big market movers Wednesday.

Federal Communications Commission set to reconsider framework for regulating broadband

FCC set to reconsider broadband regulations
WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are reconsidering the rules that govern high-speed Internet connections – wading into a bitter policy dispute that could be tied up in court for years.
The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday to begin taking public comments on three different paths for regulating … Read more »»».

Piper Jaffray analyst raises estimates for iPhone 4 sales after surge of orders

Analyst raises estimates for iPhone 4 sales
NEW YORK – A Piper Jaffray analyst raised his estimate for iPhone 4 sales by 1 million units Wednesday as Apple Inc. strained to keep up with orders for the new device.
In a client note, Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster said he now expects Apple to sell 9.5 …. Original source  : Piper Jaffray analyst raises estimates for iPhone 4 sales after surge of orders.

Employees-turned-entrepreneurs learn a whole new vocabulary when it comes to business taxes

Small business owners need a crash course in taxes

NEW YORK – Estimated taxes. Self-employment taxes. Tax accounts.
These are words that quickly enter the vocabulary of people who have been laid off and are making the transition to working for themselves. These small business owners find they have to worry about tax matters that weren’t their …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Review: New $699 Mac mini is crisp-edged and capable, but takes minimalism a little too far

Review: New $699 Mac mini is crisp and capable
NEW YORK – The smallest sibling of the Mac family just graduated. Little brother has some new smarts and a sharp new suit.
I’m talking about the Mac mini, and the “sharp” part is literal: this tiny desktop computer now has an elegant aluminum case with …. Source article  : Review: New $699 Mac mini is crisp-edged and capable, but takes minimalism a little too far.

Entertainment Electronic Expo afterhours events mark return to over-the-top extravagance

Party like it’s 2005: E3 parties return to excess
LOS ANGELES – The Electronic Entertainment Expo, the gaming industry’s boisterous annual convention, literally launched with a circus this week.
Microsoft fancied to unveil Kinect, the name of its new Xbox 360 motion-control system, with a lavishly bizarre invite-only Cirque du Soilel performance Sunday night that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Entertainment Electronic Expo afterhours events mark return to over-the-top extravagance.

Summary Box: New dating site Cupidtino aims Cupid’s arrow at Apple lovers

Summary Box: Love in MacBook Air at dating site
DATE DIFFERENT: Cupidtino, a new dating website, is connecting fans of Apple products. The site, whose name is an homage to Apple’s base in Cupertino, Calif., can be used only on a Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.
LOOKS FAMILIAR: Cupidtino clearly borrows Apple’s aesthetics, with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: New dating site Cupidtino aims Cupid’s arrow at Apple lovers.

Apple get record number of iPhone orders, apologizes for problems caused by crushing demand

Apple, AT&T get record number of iPhone orders
NEW YORK – Apple Inc. said Wednesday that it and its phone company partners took orders for more than 600,000 iPhone 4s in one day, the highest number it’s ever seen. The companies stopped taking orders for shipment by the June 24 launch day in the …. Read the original article  : Apple get record number of iPhone orders, apologizes for problems caused by crushing demand.

Bill Gates, Warren Buffett launch campaign to get billionaires to donate half their wealth

Gates, Buffett lobby the rich for donation pledges
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett are launching a campaign to get other American billionaires to give at least half their wealth to charity.
Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said in a letter introducing the concept that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Shares of communications software company BroadSoft fall in trading debut after IPO prices low

BroadSoft shares slump after IPO prices low

NEW YORK – Shares of communications software company BroadSoft are sliding in their market debut.
The Gaithersburg, Md. company’s initial public offering raised $67.5 million after the shares priced at $9 each, the bottom of their expected range. That implies lackluster demand for the stock.
The IPO market remains weak as … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Shares of communications software company BroadSoft fall in trading debut after IPO prices low.

Review: Disney’s ‘Toy Story 3??? video game delivers virtual playground

Review: ‘Toy Story 3′ builds a virtual playground
When I was a kid, they didn’t make video games based on movies. But if you wanted to relive, say, “Star Wars,” you could buy the action figures. If you didn’t have all the dolls, you could recruit substitutes: GI Joe could fill in for Darth …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AT&T and Apple sell out of launch-day iPhone 4s, setting scene for June 24 scramble

AT&T, Apple sell out of launch-day iPhone 4s
NEW YORK – The launch of the new iPhone looks set to cause long lines at stores next week, because Apple and AT&T have stopped taking “pre-orders” for the device.
The two companies started accepting orders for the iPhone 4 on Tuesday, and quickly sold out. On … Read : AT&T and Apple sell out of launch-day iPhone 4s, setting scene for June 24 scramble.

Top 10 Free Christian Dating Sites

Are you a Christian single who looking for a perfect match? Why not go for the Christian Dating sites. Christian Dating sites helps people around the globe to find real Christian relationships, romance, friendships and more. These Christian sites build communities of Christians bonding them togather with friendship and Christ. The Christian dating sites provide …. Original source  : Top 10 Free Christian Dating Sites.

JDA Software may have to pay Dillard’s $246 million in dispute over license agreement

JDA Software may have to pay Dillard’s $246M

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – JDA Software Group Inc. may have to pay department store operator Dillard’s Inc. $246 million in a dispute over a software licensing agreement, the software company said Wednesday. Its shares tumbled almost 20 percent.
JDA, which makes which makes software that helps retailers manage inventory, said …. Source article  : JDA Software may have to pay Dillard’s $246 million in dispute over license agreement.

Nokia says Q2 and full-year result will be worse than expected due to high-end competition

Nokia gives Q2 profit warning
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. warned Wednesday that its earnings this year will be hit by tough competition from rivals in the smart phone market. The news sent its stock down 9 percent.
The world’s largest mobile phone maker said competition “particularly at the high-end of the market” would force net [..] Read the original article: here.

New Xbox Unveiled By Microsoft

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- E3 2010 has turned out to be a major event for the gadget lovers and the revelations are quite heartwarming for them. Microsoft has unveiled the successor to the existing Xbox 360, its flagship gaming console. The new Xbox looks sleeker and it has an aggressive styling that reminds one of … Original article on : New Xbox Unveiled By Microsoft.

Mac maker, make me a match: New dating site aims Cupid’s arrow at Apple lovers

At new dating site, love is in the MacBook Air
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc.’s ads used to challenge consumers to “think different.” Now a website wants fans of the company’s products to date different, too.
Called Cupidtino, an homage to Apple’s home base in Cupertino, Calif., the site aims to connect Apple aficionados …. Original source  : Mac maker, make me a match: New dating site aims Cupid’s arrow at Apple lovers.

Twitter a hit in Japan as ‘mumbling’ tweeters give micro-blogging a distinctly Japanese flavor

Twitter a hit in Japan as millions ‘mumble’ online
TOKYO – Twitter is a hit in Japan, succeeding where other social networking imports like Facebook have foundered as millions “mumble” – the translation of tweet – and give mini-blogging a distinctly Japanese flavor.
The arrival of the Japanese language Twitter service in 2008 tapped into … Original source on Gaea Times at : Twitter a hit in Japan as ‘mumbling’ tweeters give micro-blogging a distinctly Japanese flavor.

Insight Cable Switches Over To Digital

LEXINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- One of the most prominent cable providers of Warren County area, Insight Cable has declared it’s decision to switch over to digital from analog. Reportedly there has been an increasing demand for faster internet and high definition channels from the customers of Insight Cable. As a result, Insight Cable is planning on a …. Source  : Insight Cable Switches Over To Digital.

Taiwan’s top laptop maker raising China wages to deal with labor shortage amid market recovery

Taiwan’s top laptop maker raising China wages
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Compal Electronics Inc., the world’s largest contract laptop maker, said Friday that China’s labor shortage and rising wages will pose a big challenge to it amid the recovery in the computer market.
But instead of moving to lower-wage countries, Compal will increase the wages of …. Original article  : Taiwan’s top laptop maker raising China wages to deal with labor shortage amid market recovery.

NJ considers constitutional change to allow sports, Internet betting with Atlantic City as hub

NJ eyes constitutional OK for sports, Web betting

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Convinced that Internet gambling is coming someday, New Jersey wants to be its epicenter.
Lawmakers want voters to decide this fall if the state should offer sports and Internet gambling in an attempt to make the state the nation’s leader in an emerging betting industry …. Read the original article  : NJ considers constitutional change to allow sports, Internet betting with Atlantic City as hub.

After just 4 months as co-president, Hirschhorn leaving MySpace; Jones to take over

Co-president Hirschhorn to leave MySpace
LOS ANGELES – After just four months on the job, co-president Jason Hirschhorn is leaving the struggling social networking site MySpace. Mike Jones, the other co-president who shared the title and an office, will now lead the company as president.
Hirschhorn confirmed his departure on Twitter.
“Yes i am moving … Read this article on Gaea Times at : After just 4 months as co-president, Hirschhorn leaving MySpace; Jones to take over.

Taxpayers paid more, got less, waited longer for high-tech security along border with Mexico

At least $800M spent for 53-mile border fence

WASHINGTON – Taxpayers have shelled out at least $15.1 million per mile for 53 miles of “virtual fence” built to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, more than 12 times the original estimate.
The federal government set aside $833 million for the fence of cameras, sensors and other barriers in 2007, …. Read the original article  : Taxpayers paid more, got less, waited longer for high-tech security along border with Mexico.

Satcon in $12M debt facility deal with Horizon Technology

Satcon announces $12M debt facility deal
BOSTON – Satcon Technology Corp., which makes power generation products for the alternative energy industry, said Thursday that it received a $12 million subordinated debt facility from Horizon Technology Finance.

Satcon plans to put proceeds toward working capital, saying it plans to keep up growth across the globe.
Satcon shares fell 5 … Read more »».

Smart Modular Technologies director C.S. Park to step down in July

Smart Modular Technologies board member to resign

NEWARK, Calif. – Smart Modular Technologies Inc., which makes computer memory products, said Thursday that C.S. Park resigned from its board, effective July 29.
Park has served on the company’s board since 2004. The company did not disclose a reason for his departure nor say whether he will be replaced.
… Read more »».

Smart Modular Technologies expects better 4th quarter than Wall Street currently predicting

Smart Modular Technologies expects strong 4Q

NEWARK, Calif. – Smart Modular Technologies Inc., which makes computer memory products, issued guidance for the current quarter that tops analysts’ expectations.
For its fiscal fourth quarter, Smart Modular Technologies forecast adjusted earnings of 22 cents to 24 cents per share on $200 million to $210 million in revenue. Analysts surveyed … Read more : Smart Modular Technologies expects better 4th quarter than Wall Street currently predicting.

Winnebago, Kroger, First Solar, Smucker among big market movers Thursday

Winnebago, Kroger, First Solar among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Winnebago Industries Inc., up $1.32 at $12.40
The motor home maker returned to profitability in its fiscal third quarter as revenue nearly tripled and it sold more motor homes.
Pier 1 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Winnebago, Kroger, First Solar, Smucker among big market movers Thursday.

Smart Modular Technologies profitable in fiscal 3rd quarter, revenue more than doubles

Smart Modular Technologies returns to 3Q profit

NEWARK, Calif. – Smart Modular Technologies Inc., which makes computer memory products, on Thursday reported a profit for its fiscal third quarter, as renewed spending by businesses on technology helped it recover from a loss posted in the same period last year.
For the three months ended May 28, Smart … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Smart Modular Technologies profitable in fiscal 3rd quarter, revenue more than doubles.

Correction: United Technologies contract story

Correction: United Technologies contract story

SEATTLE – In a story June 16 about a Defense Department contract given to United Technologies Corp. subsidiary Sikorsky Aircraft for work on a U.S. Marine Corps executive transport helicopter, The Associated Press reported erroneously the value of the contract.
The contract is worth $8.4 million, not $8.4 billion.
…. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AOL selling social networking site Bebo to private investment firm, terms undisclosed

AOL unloads social networking site Bebo
NEW YORK – AOL Inc. is paring its ambitions in online social networking, selling a website called Bebo that it bought a little more than two years ago for $850 million when AOL was still part of Time Warner Inc.
Bebo, which launched in 2005, has failed to match …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cognizant Technology buys French IT testing and consulting company Galileo

Cognizant buys Galileo, French IT consultant

TEANECK, N.J. – Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. said Thursday it has acquired Galileo Performance, a Paris-based company that does testing and consulting on client information technology systems.
Cognizant, an IT outsourcing provider, did not say how much it is paying for the privately held company.
Cognizant said the deal will give it …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cognizant Technology buys French IT testing and consulting company Galileo.

Pac-10 tries to turn expansion of teams into expansion of revenue in new TV deals

Will more teams lead to more TV money for Pac-10?

SAN FRANCISCO – Pac-10 expansion appears complete with the addition of Colorado and an invitation to Utah to be the league’s 12th member.
The question remains whether commissioner Larry Scott achieved his goal of adding schools that provided “exponential” growth in revenues and exposure for the conference.
Scott …. Read the original article  : Pac-10 tries to turn expansion of teams into expansion of revenue in new TV deals.

Top 10 Computer Desktop Brands in India with Latest Models

India Desktop PC market is largely ruled multinational corporation (MNC) PC brands that have overtaken the local PC brands in terms of growth, sales and marketing activities.?? Desktops are still the largest selling in the market.The top Indian selling desktop selling brands remain are all MNCs like HP, Lenovo, Dell and Acer.?? However, according to … Original article on : Top 10 Computer Desktop Brands in India with Latest Models.

St. Jude Medical says European regulators have cleared its Ensite Contact technology platform

St. Jude says catheter technology gets EU approval

ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Jude Medical Inc. said Thursday European Union regulators approved its Ensite Contact technology, which is designed to improve procedures used in treatment of a serious heart condition.
St. Jude said Ensite Contact is a diagnostic system of ablation catheters, hardware and software that can …. Read the original article  : St. Jude Medical says European regulators have cleared its Ensite Contact technology platform.

IBM wins contract with Quippo, telecom infrastructure company, to revamp IT systems

IBM wins contract with Quippo to revamp IT systems
NEW YORK – IBM Corp. said Thursday it has a deal to revamp the information technology structure of a company called Quippo-WTTIL, which rents communications towers to service providers in India.
IBM did not disclose financial details of the agreement.
The company said the deal is aimed … Read more : IBM wins contract with Quippo, telecom infrastructure company, to revamp IT systems.

France latest country to reclaim private data gathered by Google Street View cars

France claims success in Google privacy breach
PARIS – France has become the latest country to hold Google to account over a privacy breach that saw the search engine giant mistakenly gather and store data over public Wi-Fi networks in more than 30 countries.
The French independent privacy watchdog CNIL said Thursday that following its …. Read the original article  : France latest country to reclaim private data gathered by Google Street View cars.

Boomers as active on Facebook as their grandkids

NEW YORK – Grannies and grandpas have become experts in posting status updates, poking their friends and changing their profile picture on Facebook, just like their grandkids, who introduced them to the world of social networking in the first place.

A new study has found that over a quarter (27pct) of Americans over the age …. Original source  : Boomers as active on Facebook as their grandkids.

AOL to sell social networking website Bebo

WASHINGTON – American Internet services company AOL is all set to sell its social networking website Bebo for an undisclosed sum.

AOL said that the deal with private investment firm Criterion Capital Partners would give it a meaningful tax deduction, and forecast it … Read more »».

Facebook’s 2009 revenues of $900m almost double of earlier estimates

LONDON J – Global networking social website ‘Facebook’ has achieved something of a milestone, with reports claiming that it achieved revenues of $900m (???608m) in 2009 surpassing the figure of $500m previously estimated by analysts. This has resulted in investors demanding for flotation of the company.

Although Facebook has refused to comment on the current … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Facebook’s 2009 revenues of $900m almost double of earlier estimates.

Utah attorney general defends Twitter use after giving OK for inmate’s firing squad execution

Utah AG defends Twitter use after execution order
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff is defending his use of Twitter to tell the world that he had given the Department of Corrections the OK to execute a condemned man by firing squad.
Shurtleff’s tweet shortly before Ronnie Lee Gardner was shot to …. Original article  : Utah attorney general defends Twitter use after giving OK for inmate’s firing squad execution.

Mass. Attorney General seeks information from Google about Street View privacy issues

Mass. AG seeks privacy information from Google
BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is seeking information from Google Inc. about the search engine’s “Street View” project to ensure that the company is not acquiring personal information of the state’s residents.
Coakley said Friday she is concerned about reports Google has been acquiring payload data …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mass. Attorney General seeks information from Google about Street View privacy issues.

When a World Cup goal is scored, Twitter sees traffic spike to record levels

Twitter traffic spikes with World Cup goals
NEW YORK – When a World Cup goal is scored, Twitter celebrates.
The social networking site is seeing huge traffic when a big goal is scored in the soccer tournament. Though Twitter normally sees about 750 tweets per second on an average day, there were 2,940 tweets per …. Source  : When a World Cup goal is scored, Twitter sees traffic spike to record levels.

Study: Adults, teens equally likely to text while driving, adults more likely to chat on phone

Study: Teens not the worst text-driving culprits

SAN FRANCISCO – If you’re about to warn your teenager about the dangers of texting or talking on the phone while driving, a new report suggests you look in the mirror first.
A study released Friday by The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project says adults and teenagers …. Source  : Study: Adults, teens equally likely to text while driving, adults more likely to chat on phone.

iMass: Italian priest develops missal application to let priests officiate with iPad on altar

iPad coming to church altars with daily missal app
ROME – An Italian priest has developed an iPad application that will let priests celebrate Mass with an iPad on the altar instead of the regular Roman missal.
The Rev. Paolo Padrini, a consultant with the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Social Communications, said Friday that the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : iMass: Italian priest develops missal application to let priests officiate with iPad on altar.

User Interface Improvements in Next Version of Google Android

Google is has been working on Android at an incredible pace to Froyo being the slickest and fastest. It’s neither as simple as Apple iOS nor as elegant as Palm’s WebOS. According to the multiple sources close to Google it’s all about change. In terms of design and user interface neither it’s simple as [..] Read the original article: here.

Russia, in need of ‘investment boom,’ to loosen state’s grip on the economy

Russia’s Medvedev pledges to loosen state controls

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – Russia will loosen the state’s grip on the economy and abolish a key tax next year to spark a desperately needed “investment boom,” President Dmitry Medvedev told a gathering of foreign business officials Friday.
Medvedev invited more competition and vowed less state intervention in the economy, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Russia, in need of ‘investment boom,’ to loosen state’s grip on the economy.

Shares of computer memory maker Smart Modular soar on better-than-expected 4Q guidance

Smart Modular shares soar on bullish 4Q outlook

PHILADELPHIA – Shares of Smart Modular Technologies Inc. jumped in Friday premarket trading after the maker of computer memory products said it expects to post better-than-expected profit and revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter.
Oppenheimer analyst Gary Hsueh said a recovery in corporate spending and a strong market in … Read more >>.

Russia, in need of ‘investment boom,’ to scrap capital gains tax on foreign direct investment

Russia to scrap gains tax for foreign investors

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – Russia will loosen the state’s controls on the economy and abolish a key tax to spark a desperately needed “investment boom,” President Dmitry Medvedev told a gathering of foreign business officials Friday.
Medvedev invited more competition and vowed less state intervention in the economy, particularly …. Original article  : Russia, in need of ‘investment boom,’ to scrap capital gains tax on foreign direct investment.

WordPress 3.0 Thelonius: New Features

Bloggers be ready to work with the newest version of Wordpress. Because the much anticipated Wordpress 3.0 is now ready for download and upgrade. Its been the hard work of 218 contributors for nearly half a year that make it possible for Wordpress to unveil the latest version of Wordpress codename as “Thelonious”.

As you know …. Source article  : WordPress 3.0 Thelonius: New Features.

Indian petrochemicals giant Reliance Industries sets sights on power and telecom

Reliance Industries to push into power and telecom

MUMBAI, India – Reliance Industries, India’s most valuable company, will push into two new sectors, power and telecommunications, chairman Mukesh Ambani told shareholders Friday.
It is the most concrete statement to date from Ambani, India’s richest man, as to how he intends to use the new freedom he won … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indian petrochemicals giant Reliance Industries sets sights on power and telecom.

BP CEO gets wrapped for watching posh yacht race in England

LONDON – Popular social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook have lit up with outrage and condemnation over embattled British Petroleum (BP) CEO Tony Hayward taking a break to attend a posh yacht race in England, even as the Gulf of Mexico oil spill shows no signs of abating.

However, the company has come out in … Read more >>>.

Telstra and the government strike $10B deal on broadband network for Australia

Telstra strikes $10B deal for Australia broadband

CANBERRA, Australia – The government and Australia’s largest telecommunications company announced a deal Sunday that clears a major hurdle to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s plans for a superfast national broadband network.
The Australian dollars 11 billion ($9.6 billion) deal will give the government-owned company building the new network, the National … Read : Telstra and the government strike $10B deal on broadband network for Australia.

10 Ways to Protect Your Facebook Account from Facebook Hackers

Facebook suffers from a number of security issues. Users can run into serious risk in case they are not careful. What’s more important is that users should be able to protect his/her own profile form these viruses than that for Facebook developers itself has some of the viruses or an attempt to hack your …. Original article  : 10 Ways to Protect Your Facebook Account from Facebook Hackers.

With crime in decline, NJ city continues to push envelope with crime-fighting technology

NJ city leading way in crime-fighting technology
EAST ORANGE, N.J. – This city of 65,000 has fought one of the nation’s highest crime rates in recent years with an arsenal of high-tech gadgets, from gunshot detection systems to software that can sift and analyze crime data almost instantaneously.
The results have been startling: Violent …. Source article  : With crime in decline, NJ city continues to push envelope with crime-fighting technology.

Facebook helps mom, son reunite after 4yrs!

WASHINGTON – If you think that sites like Facebook are only for fun, you need to have second thoughts- a Texas mother who had not seen her son for more than four years is crediting Facebook for helping her reunite with her …. Original article  : Facebook helps mom, son reunite after 4yrs!.

OkCupid Announces New Policy

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Over the years the popularity of the online dating and matchmaking sites has grown tremendously. There are a lot of people who depend on the sites for searching like minded friends and people with different sexual orientations use these sites extensively. The result however is mixed. In some cases people do … Read this article on Gaea Times at : OkCupid Announces New Policy.

Gurgaon Metro Railway Runs First Train

GURGAON, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- For all those who have long wished for an effective transport system from Delhi to Gurgaon shall have a reason to rejoice. Reportedly, Gurgaon Metro section welcomed it’s first train from Delhi on Monday morning. The Gurgaon Metro section has been connected to Delhi which shall carry passengers from Qutub Minar … Read more »»».

Trying ‘judge-directed negotiations’ as an alternative to trials in medical malpractice cases

Judge’s innovation may offer malpractice fix

WASHINGTON – To settle medical malpractice lawsuits, Judge Douglas McKeon sometimes quietly listens to heartbroken family members vent their anger. He calls it “humanness.”
Curiosity about medical matters led the longtime New York City judge to become a specialist in resolving wrenching cases that involve life-changing harm to patients. Taking note, …. Read the original article  : here.

Candidates and the iCampaign: Hopefuls already savvy with Facebook, Twitter embrace phone apps

iCampaigning? Candidates turning to phone apps
ATLANTA – Running for office? You can make an app for that.
Maintaining a Facebook page and Twitter feed has become standard practice for political candidates seeking to get their message out. And some are even creating iPhone applications so supporters can follow their campaigns and make contributions on …. Original source  : Candidates and the iCampaign: Hopefuls already savvy with Facebook, Twitter embrace phone apps.

Abnormal radiation detected near border, but SKorea says NKorea did not conduct nuclear test

Abnormal radiation detected near Korean border

SEOUL, South Korea – Abnormal radiation was detected near the inter-Korean border days after North Korea claimed last month to have achieved a nuclear technology breakthrough, South Korea’s Science Ministry said Monday.
The ministry said it failed to find the cause of the radiation but ruled out a possible underground nuclear …. Original source  : Abnormal radiation detected near border, but SKorea says NKorea did not conduct nuclear test.

As industry struggles, Federal Communications Commission studies media ownership limits

FCC asks: Do media ownership limits make sense?

WASHINGTON – Even the news industry’s free fall probably will not be enough to wipe out complicated federal rules designed to restrain the power of media companies.
For decades, the Federal Communications Commission has imposed strict limits preventing any company from controlling too many media properties in the same … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : As industry struggles, Federal Communications Commission studies media ownership limits.

To get away from soccer, players play more soccer _ video game, that is

To get away from soccer, players play more soccer

IRENE, South Africa – When Jozy Altidore isn’t playing soccer, he’s playing video soccer. As himself.
Teams traveled to South Africa to test themselves at the World Cup. And in their down time, some guys on those squads are playing FIFA 10 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, video …. Original source  : To get away from soccer, players play more soccer _ video game, that is.

Huda City Centre Metro Opens

GURGAON, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- On Monday Delhi Metro took another step in enhancing passenger amenities as the HUDA City Centre-Qutab Minar corridor link was officially inaugurated. Now onwards the Dehlites can reach Gurgaon without hitting the streets with this route which comprises a 14.47 km long stretch. The link will be stretched to connect to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Huda City Centre Metro Opens.

Dyson Air Multiplier New Models Launched

WILTSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- The summer is knocking on the doors and the users are preferably going to invest in a fan and those who do not want to buy an Air conditioner have hardly any alternative. However, the sharp blades of the conventional fans and the cumbersome grills they come with make …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dyson Air Multiplier New Models Launched.

Kagan argued against disclosing documents in 4 of 5 open records cases

Kagan sought secrecy in 4 of 5 open gov’t cases

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s arguments as solicitor general in several cases on government secrecy were at odds with a promise of transparency made by her boss and top client, President Barack Obama.
In four of five cases she dealt with involving the Freedom of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kagan argued against disclosing documents in 4 of 5 open records cases.

Libretto W100, Toshiba’s Answer to the iPad?

Toshiba has brought back the concept of ultra mobile PC, Libretto W100 with two multi-touch 7-inch displays. This new UMPC is coming on the 25th anniversary of Toshiba’s entry to the laptop market. The two seven inch touch screes makes the notebook more interesting. Libretto W100 is coming in August.

The feature includes:

[..] Read the original article: here.

Buzz developing after Microsoft co-founder Allen buys Tempe, Ariz., office building for $35M

Microsoft co-founder buys Ariz. building for $35M
TEMPE, Ariz. – Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen reportedly has paid $35 million for an eight-story office building in downtown Tempe, Ariz., creating a buzz in the city over what his real estate company will do with the vacant structure.
Allen’s Vulcan Real Estate is a well-funded enterprise that’s … Read more : Buzz developing after Microsoft co-founder Allen buys Tempe, Ariz., office building for $35M.

NBC affiliates ask FCC to impose conditions on Comcast before it buys NBC network

NBC affiliates ask for conditions in Comcast deal

WASHINGTON – More than 200 TV stations affiliated with NBC have asked federal regulators to impose conditions on Comcast Corp.’s proposed takeover of the broadcaster to ensure they aren’t harmed in the deal.
In a letter sent by the deadline Monday, the affiliates say they want guarantees that major … Read more : NBC affiliates ask FCC to impose conditions on Comcast before it buys NBC network.

Electronic materials provider Rubicon Technology raises $61.5 million with stock sale

Rubicon Technology raises $61.5M with stock sale

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. – Electronic materials provider Rubicon Technology Inc. said Monday that its latest stock offering raised about $61.5 million after expenses.
The company sold about 2.2 million shares to the public at $30 each. Selling stockholders offered another 834,000 shares, raising $23.7 million.
Rubicon’s stock closed down $1.09, or …. Original source  : Electronic materials provider Rubicon Technology raises $61.5 million with stock sale.

Wash. city looks to lure more high-tech companies to area with tax breaks, water project

Wash. city tax breaks may mean more tech growth
QUINCY, Wash. – This central Washington city known for its agricultural production is fast becoming a high-tech hub, and local officials hope the trend continues with a new tax break intended to lure more technology companies to the area.
Microsoft Corp., Yahoo Inc. and Intuit Inc. … Read more >>>.

Free agent tender signed, CB Tramon Williams back with Packers for mandatory minicamp

CB Williams back with Pack for mandatory minicamp

GREEN BAY, Wis. – After waiting until the last minute to agree to his restricted free agent tender offer last week, Tramon Williams was back in Green Bay for a mandatory minicamp Monday.
That’s a good thing for the Packers, especially after coach Mike McCarthy said he was concerned … Original article on : Free agent tender signed, CB Tramon Williams back with Packers for mandatory minicamp.

Stronger yuan means more buying power for Chinese, but some US companies could suffer

Winners and losers from a stronger yuan
WASHINGTON – China’s decision to let its currency rise in value adds buying power to its exploding middle class – a win for American electronics makers, which can sell more computers and iPods to a hungry market.
At the same time, it puts a squeeze on U.S. retailers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Stronger yuan means more buying power for Chinese, but some US companies could suffer.

New eastern Ky. business group attempts to market region for its high-tech expertise

Business group marketing Appalachia as high-tech

SOMERSET, Ky. – A group of Appalachian computer and information technology companies joined forces Monday to tell businesses in the region they don’t have to look elsewhere for high-tech help – it’s available right in their back yard.
The Silicon Hollow Association, which currently has 13 companies as members, formally organized …. Original article  : New eastern Ky. business group attempts to market region for its high-tech expertise.

Wisconsin attorney general sues phone company Verizon over billing

Wisconsin AG sues Verizon over billing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against telephone carrier Verizon.

The lawsuit filed Friday in Dane County Circuit Court alleges that Verizon wrongly billed people for services that were actually ordered through Powercom Corp., which is not related to Verizon.
Both Verizon Long Distance LLC and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wisconsin attorney general sues phone company Verizon over billing.

Summary Box: Amazon drops Kindle price to $189 after Barnes & Noble cuts Nook price to $199

Summary Box: Kindle, Nook in e-reader price war
PRICE WAR: Amazon.com Inc. slashed the price of its Kindle e-reader by $70 to $189 Monday, just hours after Barnes & Noble Inc. cut its competing Nook e-reader by $60 to $199. Both devices can wirelessly download books; the Nook also has Wi-Fi access.
NEW NOOK: Bookseller … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Amazon drops Kindle price to $189 after Barnes & Noble cuts Nook price to $199.

Calif. lawmakers consider electronic license plates that can show ads as state deficit looms

Calif. license plates might go digital, show ads

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As electronic highway billboards flashing neon advertisements become more prevalent, the next frontier in distracted driving is already approaching – ad-blaring license plates.
The California Legislature is considering a bill that would allow the state to begin researching the use of electronic license plates for vehicles. … Read more : Calif. lawmakers consider electronic license plates that can show ads as state deficit looms.

Amazon drops Kindle price $70 to $189 on same day Barnes & Noble cuts Nook price $40 to $199

Amazon cuts Kindle price to $189 after Nook move
NEW YORK – A price war is heating up in the electronic reader market, as Amazon cut the price of its Kindle e-reader below $200 Monday just after Barnes & Noble did the same with its competing Nook device.
The rapid-fire moves are fanning flames in [..] Read the original article: here.

Adobe to post 2nd-quarter results; analyst says demand for CS5 off to ‘very strong start’

Adobe to post 2Q results; analyst says CS5 strong

NEW YORK – Software maker Adobe Systems Inc. reports its fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday after the market closes.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Creative Suite, a software package targeting professional designers and developers, brings in the bulk of Adobe’s revenue. The company launched CS5, the latest installment, in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Adobe to post 2nd-quarter results; analyst says demand for CS5 off to ‘very strong start’.

Boston Scientific spent $480K to lobby government on medical device issues

Boston Scientific spent $480K on lobbying in 1Q

WASHINGTON – Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. spent $480,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on the health reform effort as well as other health care-related matters.
That’s even with the company’s lobbying budget in the fourth quarter of 2009 and up from the $450,000 … Read more »»».

A look at some prices for dedicated e-readers and other electronic devices

Glance: Electronic reader prices
Barnes & Noble cut the price on its original Nook electronic book reader, and Amazon responded by cutting the price on its Kindle. Here are some retail prices for electronic book readers and Apple’s iPad.

Amazon.com’s Kindle: $189
Barnes & Noble’s original Nook: $199
Barnes & Noble’s new Wi-Fi-only Nook: $149
Borders’ Kobo eReader, shipping in …. Original article  : A look at some prices for dedicated e-readers and other electronic devices.

Verizon lets new FiOS customers sign up month-to-month to better compete with cable TV

Verizon lets FiOS customers sign up month-to-month

NEW YORK – Verizon Communications Inc. is offering its FiOS television and broadband Internet package to new customers without a long-term contract.
The company said it wants to be more competitive with cable TV companies, which typically sell services on a month-to-month basis and had mocked Verizon’s contract requirements in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Verizon lets new FiOS customers sign up month-to-month to better compete with cable TV.

Hyundai India Unveils New Model

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hyundai Motor India Limited is planning to grab a larger pie of the Indian car market with launch of new models and augmenting existing ones with new variants. It recently unveiled a new variant of its popular midsized car Verna with the name Verna Transform. It will be sold in …. Original article  : Hyundai India Unveils New Model.

New iPhone sells out quickly in Tokyo stores as hundreds line up for global launch

New iPhone in short supply at Japan launch
TOKYO – Apple’s newest iPhone was in short supply just hours after its global launch began in Tokyo on Thursday morning as hundreds queued outside stores across the city to become among the first in the world to own the device.
At the Apple store in the …. Original article  : New iPhone sells out quickly in Tokyo stores as hundreds line up for global launch.

iphone 4 Activation Problem: iphone 4G Jailbreak

Are you lucky enough to receive your iPhone 4, which you pre-ordered few days back? If you are the next question (and perhaps the most important question!) arise is whether you’re able to use the handset. A heap of complaints are coming regarding activation of Apple 4. Many users who began considering themselves lucky …. Source  : iphone 4 Activation Problem: iphone 4G Jailbreak.

Toyota president apologizes to shareholders, says company doing its best to improve

Toyota president apologizes to shareholders
TOYOTA, Japan – Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the company’s vehicles.
Toyoda was facing shareholders for the first time since the Japanese automaker’s reputation for quality was damaged by the recall crisis that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Toyota president apologizes to shareholders, says company doing its best to improve.

After tour, Medvedev says he wants Russia to create its own version of Silicon Valley

Medvedev: New technologies would open access
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev toured Silicon Valley to see “the origins of success,” and came away expressing optimism that his country will also be able to adopt a high-tech economy that would give everyone a chance to get ahead.
His visit Wednesday to the high-tech … Read : After tour, Medvedev says he wants Russia to create its own version of Silicon Valley.

Review: Garminfone gets you there, but not as stylish or feature-rich as other Android phones

Review: Garminfone gets you there, but lacks style
ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – If you’ve been eyeing a personal navigation device but wish it could make calls and surf the Web, the Garminfone may sound appealing.
And in some ways, it is. The device from Garmin Ltd., a leading maker of navigational devices, does double …. Original article  : Review: Garminfone gets you there, but not as stylish or feature-rich as other Android phones.

Commerce Secretary: Chinese yuan still undervalued despite decision to let currency appreciate

Commerce Secretary: China currency undervalued

WASHINGTON – Despite China’s decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar, the yuan is still undervalued, hurting American exports, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said Wednesday.
President Barack Obama will raise currency and other trade issues in talks with Chinese officials at a G-20 summit of wealthy and developing nations in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Commerce Secretary: Chinese yuan still undervalued despite decision to let currency appreciate.

Judge sides with Google in $1 billion copyright lawsuit by Viacom over YouTube videos

Judge sides with Google in $1B Viacom lawsuit
NEW YORK – A federal judge in New York is siding with Google in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom over YouTube videos.
Viacom Inc. had alleged that YouTube, which Google Inc. bought in 2006, built itself into a successful video-sharing site by … Read more : Judge sides with Google in $1 billion copyright lawsuit by Viacom over YouTube videos.

Red Hat, Cisco Systems grow ‘virtualization’ partnership

Red Hat, Cisco expand ‘virtualization’ partnership

BOSTON – Red Hat Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday that they expanded their “virtualization” partnership – the term for technology that lets one computer act like several.
The companies said they are expanding their relationship by integrating Cisco’s virtual network link technology with Red Hat’s enterprise virtualization technology.
The companies … Original article on : Red Hat, Cisco Systems grow ‘virtualization’ partnership.

Cisco CEO commits to investing $1B in Russia’s high-tech industry in meeting with Medvedev

Cisco commits $1B in meeting with Russian leader
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday it will invest $1 billion to help foster high-tech innovation in Russia.
Cisco CEO John Chambers made the commitment at a meeting at the company’s San Jose headquarters with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who was visiting the computer … Read : Cisco CEO commits to investing $1B in Russia’s high-tech industry in meeting with Medvedev.

Russian president tweets from Twitter headquarters to start Silicon Valley tour

Russian leader posts his 1st tweet on US tech tour
SAN FRANCISCO – Russia President Dmitry Medvedev has kicked off his Silicon Valley tour with a tweet.
Medvedev set up a Twitter account under the name “KremlinRussia” on Wednesday during a quick visit to the San Francisco-based company that runs the popular Internet service.
He marked … Read more : Russian president tweets from Twitter headquarters to start Silicon Valley tour.

Verizon to release Motorola’s Droid X smart phone July 15

Verizon: Droid X smart phone coming July 15
SAN FRANCISCO – Verizon Wireless said Wednesday that it will begin selling the Droid X, the follow-up to Motorola Inc.’s popular Droid smart phone, on July 15.
Verizon, which made its announcement the day before Apple is set to start selling its latest iPhone, said [..] Read the original article: here.

Music licensing company Rumblefish launches song sales for use in YouTube videos

Rumblefish to sell songs for use in YouTube videos

LOS ANGELES – Independent music licensing company Rumblefish Inc. is giving YouTube uploaders a way to add songs to their videos without infringing on copyrights.
Starting Tuesday, the company will sell songs from its catalog of artists for $1.99. Included in the sale will be a license allowing …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Music licensing company Rumblefish launches song sales for use in YouTube videos.

Ornery goat prompts Alaska school official to invent milker that’s selling well on Internet

Alaska man’s goat milker sells well on Internet

PALMER, Alaska – When Mike Henry began raising goats on his 5-acre farm north of Anchorage, he found the milking tough going. His hands ached, and the milk wouldn’t flow. He tied a piece of leather loosely around his doe’s back legs to keep her from kicking, but …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Survey indicates proportion of CEOs planning to hire rises to 3-year high on brighter outlook

Survey: Hiring plans of US CEOs at 3-year high

NEW YORK – The number of CEOs planning to ramp up hiring is at the highest level since mid-2007, according to a survey that suggests big U.S. companies are growing more confident about the economic recovery.
The Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs of big U.S. companies, said …. Original source  : Survey indicates proportion of CEOs planning to hire rises to 3-year high on brighter outlook.

IT firm NetApp is Australia’s best place to work: Survey

Melbourne, June 23 (ANI): Business magazine BRW has declared IT firm NetApp as the best place to work in Australia, owing to conditions such as staff flexibility, perks and education benefits etc.

According to a news.com.au report, Australians are happiest in companies that offer perks, flexibility and trust.

IT and professional services firms make up almost half …. Original article  : IT firm NetApp is Australia’s best place to work: Survey.

Google, Apple, Microsoft now more trusted than traditional media

Washington, June 23 (ANI): Google, Apple and Microsoft are now more trusted than traditional news media, a study has found.

Google is regarded as one of the most trusted companies despite the current rows over privacy. acebook, which was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, also ranked high for trust, especially among … Read more »».

Project management to be promoted as a special discipline: Sriprakash Jaiswal

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): Minister for State of Coal and Statistics and Programme Implementation, Sriprakash Jaiswal on Wednesday said that the Government will provide policy support to recognize project management as specialized discipline.

Addressing the National Consultation on Certification of Project Managers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Project management to be promoted as a special discipline: Sriprakash Jaiswal.

Rolls Royce New Store In Bahrain

SITRA, BAHRAIN (GaeaTimes.com)- Rolls Royce has come up with a new store in Sitra which is said to be double the size of the Rolls Royce showroom in Great Britain. Reportedly, the new Rolls Royce showroom was inaugurated in the presence of eminent people from the Bahraini business community. The new showroom shall offer an …. Source article  : Rolls Royce New Store In Bahrain.

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe: Prices Slashed

UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Despite the arrival and growing popularity of new car brands, some companies are there that have passed the test of time and changing trends. For those who want ultimate luxury on wheels and do not mind spending a fortune for that, the brand Rolls Royce is a familiar name. The …. Read the original article  : 2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe: Prices Slashed.

On the Call: Oracle’s president says Europe business ‘very, very strong’

On the Call: Oracle’s Oracle President Safra Catz
A question that will be facing companies in this summer’s earnings season will be whether economic instability in Europe is hurting sales. Oracle Corp. executives told analysts on a conference call Thursday, after reporting fiscal fourth-quarter results, that they are monitoring the situation but so far … Read : On the Call: Oracle’s president says Europe business ‘very, very strong’.

Spokeswoman: Personal data of 230,000 Anthem Blue Cross customers exposed by Web page glitch

Anthem Blue Cross glitch exposed personal data

LOS ANGELES – About 230,000 Anthem Blue Cross customers have been warned that their personal data, including medical records and Social Security numbers, may have been wrongly accessed following a faulty upgrade of the company’s website.
A site user was able to manipulate Web addresses to access confidential information after …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Spokeswoman: Personal data of 230,000 Anthem Blue Cross customers exposed by Web page glitch.

Countdown to the July 1 start of NBA free agency

Countdown to the start of NBA free agency
The countdown to the start of the July 1 NBA free agency period, when stars such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and others are expected to hit the market:
DAYS REMAINING: 7.
LOGO CHANGE: Not only did Miami-Dade County change its name for the week of …. Source  : Countdown to the July 1 start of NBA free agency.

Sports Illustrated takes a swing at the iPad; app arrives on iTunes store for $4.99

Sports Illustrated puts out iPad app
NEW YORK – Sports Illustrated is the latest magazine to take app form on Apple’s iPad.
Its application landed in the iTunes store Thursday, with high-definition videos, extra photographs and even an eight-minute mini-documentary.
The magazine business, fresh from one of the worst advertising droughts in decades, is crowding onto … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sports Illustrated takes a swing at the iPad; app arrives on iTunes store for $4.99.

Oracle’s net income jumps 25 pct in first full quarter with Sun Microsystems

Oracle’s net jumps 25 pct in first full Sun qtr
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oracle Corp.’s net income jumped 25 percent in the most recent quarter as CEO Larry Ellison trumpeted momentum in the company’s efforts to sell computer hardware and in its showdown with IBM Corp.
The results, reported Thursday after the market closed, … Original article on : Oracle’s net income jumps 25 pct in first full quarter with Sun Microsystems.

Yahoo shareholders approve 2 new directors picked by company to fill board vacancies

Yahoo shareholders elect 2 new directors
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yahoo Inc.’s shareholders on Thursday elected two new directors nominated by the Internet company to fill vacancies on its board.

Both the new board members are CEOs at other technology companies: Brad Smith leads personal finance software maker Intuit Inc. and Patti Hart runs slot machine manufacturer International … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Yahoo shareholders approve 2 new directors picked by company to fill board vacancies.

Oracle’s net income jumps 25 pct on bump from Sun Microsystems, stronger software sales

Oracle’s net jumps 25 pct on Sun, software bump

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oracle Corp.’s net income for the most recent quarter jumped 25 percent on stronger sales of database and other business software and a bump from the acquisition of Sun Microsystems.
The results mark the third straight quarter that Oracle sales of new software licenses …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

NH lottery offering online gambling games; some say similar to video slots

NH lottery offering online gambling games
CONCORD, N.H. – Gamblers will be able to buy lottery tickets in New Hampshire next week to play online – a move seen by some as an expansion of the kind of gambling that state lawmakers oppose.

PlayNowNH interactive games go on sale July 1.
In them, players choose the game – … Read : NH lottery offering online gambling games; some say similar to video slots.

S&P says stock buybacks rose 80 percent in the 1st quarter, but still short of historic highs

S&P: Stock buybacks up 80 percent in 1st quarter

NEW YORK – Standard & Poor’s said Thursday that stock repurchases among S&P 500 companies surged 80 percent in the first quarter from the same time last year, a sign that more companies feel comfortable enough about the economic recovery to begin cutting their record cash levels.
The … Read more >>.

Obama jokes that Twitter may eliminate need for red phones between White House and Kremlin

Obama says Twitter may replace Kremlin red phones

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says Twitter accounts might eliminate the need for dedicated phone lines between Russian and U.S. leaders.
In a lighthearted moment Thursday, Obama said that both he and visiting Russian President Dmitry Medvedev use the popular social networking program.
Obama said “we may be able to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama jokes that Twitter may eliminate need for red phones between White House and Kremlin.

Summary Box: Twitter reaches settlement with Federal Trade Commission over security lapses

Summary Box: Twitter reaches settlement with FTC

THE CHARGES: The Federal Trade Comission says Twitter put the privacy of its users at risk by failing to protect them from data security lapses last year that let hackers access their accounts.
WHAT HAPPENED: Two breaches allowed hackers to view email addresses and other private user information, gain access … Read : Summary Box: Twitter reaches settlement with Federal Trade Commission over security lapses.

Summary Box: Wait continues for some as Apple’s new iPhone starts to sell out on launch day

Summary Box: Apple’s new iPhone starts to sell out

ON THE LINE: Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 4 went on sale in Japan, Germany, France, the U.K. and the U.S. on Thursday. 600,000 people reserved one in advance; thousands of others lined up outside Apple stores to get one.
OFF THE SHELVES: From Tokyo to San Francisco, some … Original article on : Summary Box: Wait continues for some as Apple’s new iPhone starts to sell out on launch day.

Thin, efficient solar panels to be built in southwest Idaho could be available next year

Thin solar panels to be built in southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – A company formed by Boise-based Micron Technology Inc. and Origin Energy of Australia says it plans to start making extremely thin but highly efficient solar cells that will be available next year.
Transform Solar officials say the so-called sliver solar cells will be made at …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

For some Apple fans, wait for the iPhone 4 continues as stores start to sell out

Apple works to keep up with crush of iPhone demand

SEATTLE – The iPhone 4 has arrived, but for some people the wait continues as Apple sprints to keep up with fierce demand for its latest gadget.
From Tokyo to San Francisco, some stores started selling out of Apple Inc.’s newest iPhone just hours after it went …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : For some Apple fans, wait for the iPhone 4 continues as stores start to sell out.

Twitter settles FTC case over data security lapses that gave hackers access to user accounts

Twitter settles with FTC over data security lapses
WASHINGTON – Twitter has agreed to settle charges by federal regulators that it put the privacy of its users at risk by failing to protect them from data security lapses last year that let hackers access their accounts.
The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday the settlement bars …. Source article  : Twitter settles FTC case over data security lapses that gave hackers access to user accounts.

Top 10 Google Voice Hacks and Tips

Just over a year ago Google had released their web based platform for communications – Google Voice. The only catch was that you need to request and receive an invitation to try it out. Now Google Voice has been opened to the public with no invitation required. It is packed with an array of … Read more : Top 10 Google Voice Hacks and Tips.

iphone 4 Lines Mount Up : Long Waiting for Fans!

Yet another iPhone is on its way to mesmerize the gadget fanatics. Its iPhone 4 that went on sale Thursday morning. To grab the first iPhone 4, people have started queuing up in front of the Apple stores in various places.
Initially the latest smartphone will be available in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, and … Read : iphone 4 Lines Mount Up : Long Waiting for Fans!.

New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up for global launch amid shortage concerns

New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up
WASHINGTON – Apple Inc.’s newest iPhone was selling briskly Thursday as thousands lined up outside stores around the world to snag one amid concerns of supply shortages.
Some stores including ones in Tokyo, Miami, San Francisco and Charlotte, N.C., sold out within hours as the iPhone 4 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up for global launch amid shortage concerns.

Autodesk raises low end of 2nd-quarter guidance range

Autodesk raises low end of 2Q guidance range

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Architecture and engineering software maker Autodesk Inc. raised the lower end of its fiscal second-quarter guidance range Tuesday ahead of an investor event citing better demand.
The company now expects earnings of 14 cents to 17 cents per share, up from its earlier outlook of … Read more : Autodesk raises low end of 2nd-quarter guidance range.

‘FarmVille’ creeps on to iPhone as game maker Zynga expands reach beyond Facebook

Got crops? Facebook game ‘FarmVille’ now on iPhone
NEW YORK – For the millions of people who can’t get enough of harvesting virtual strawberries and milking digital cows on Facebook, “FarmVille” is now on the iPhone too.
Zynga, the maker of the addicting farming game, said Thursday that FarmVille is available on the iPhone and … Original article on : ‘FarmVille’ creeps on to iPhone as game maker Zynga expands reach beyond Facebook.

US rolls out plan to help Internet users know who they’re talking to, buying from online

US unveils plan to make online transactions safer

WASHINGTON – In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you’re talking to, who you’re buying from or if your bank can actually tell it’s you when you log in to pay a bill?
Amid growing instances of identity theft, bank account breaches …. Original source  : US rolls out plan to help Internet users know who they’re talking to, buying from online.

Pak puts Google, Yahoo, MSN under observation for blasphemous content

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has put sites such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, Hot Mail and You Tube under observation for displaying blasphemous content besides banning 17 other websites deemed offensive to Muslims.

Acting on the Lahore High Court’s order, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has asked all the Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the country to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak puts Google, Yahoo, MSN under observation for blasphemous content.

Santa Clara coach Kerry Keating challenging all college coaches not to text and drive

Keating calls on coaches not to text and drive

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara’s Kerry Keating is challenging all college basketball coaches not to text and drive.
The Broncos’ fourth-year coach is asking coaches around the country to call his office with an oral commitment – not much unlike those they get from athletes – before … Original article on : Santa Clara coach Kerry Keating challenging all college coaches not to text and drive.

Summary Box: Review says iPhone 4 crams great screen, video call, more into swankier package

Summary Box: Review finds iPhone 4 worthy
NEW IPHONE: Apple’s newest iPhone is more stylish than the iPhone 3GS, has a higher-resolution screen and faster processor and sports a front-facing camera for video calls.
NEW SOFTWARE: The iPhone 4 comes with Apple’s iOS4 software, which owners of some older iPhones can download for free. The …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Review says iPhone 4 crams great screen, video call, more into swankier package.

EMS Technologies receives order worth $5.4 million from Raytheon

EMS Technologies receives order worth $5.4M

ATLANTA – EMS Technologies Inc. said Friday it received an order valued at $5.4 million from Raytheon Co. for radar front-end switch assemblies for a weapon system designed to defeat missile attacks.
The company said it plans to start deliveries in February 2011 and continue through 2013.
Shares of EMS rose 39 …. Source  : EMS Technologies receives order worth $5.4 million from Raytheon.

Pakistan to monitor Google, other major sites for blasphemy; 17 smaller sites to be blocked

Pakistan scans Google, other sites for blasphemy
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan will monitor seven major websites, including Google and Yahoo, to block anti-Islamic links and content, an official said Friday. Seventeen lesser-known sites are being blocked outright for alleged blasphemous material.
The moves follow Pakistan’s temporary ban imposed on Facebook in May that drew both praise …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Symyx says another proxy firm recommends Accelrys buyout deal

Symyx says proxy firm recommends Accelrys deal

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Lab research and technology company Symyx Technologies Inc. said Friday proxy advisory firm Proxy Governance Inc. has joined RiskMetrics Group, another advisory firm, in recommending that its shareholders approve a proposed buyout by Accelrys Inc.
On Thursday, Symyx rejected a modified buyout offer from Certara Corp., … Original source on Gaea Times at : Symyx says another proxy firm recommends Accelrys buyout deal.

Review: iPhone 4 crams awesome screen, video calling and more into skinnier, swankier package

Review: Need a new iPhone? I’ll take 4, please
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple CEO Steve Jobs has once again pulled a new iPhone model out of his proverbial magician’s hat, leading hordes of gadget-happy consumers to wait in line for hours to snag one.
It may seem like a lot of hullabaloo for a smart … Read : Review: iPhone 4 crams awesome screen, video calling and more into skinnier, swankier package.

Smart Technologies plans $730.7 million initial public offering

Smart Technologies plans $730.7 million IPO

NEW YORK – Canada-based Smart Technologies Inc., which makes interactive whiteboards used in classrooms and workplaces, says it plans to raise up to $730.7 million in an initial public offering.
The company launched its first interactive whiteboard in 1991 and said in a regulatory filing it has shipped more than 1.6 …. Source  : Smart Technologies plans $730.7 million initial public offering.

Hands on at last with the iPhone 4, some owners report gripping sides can affect calls

Early iPhone 4 owners in grip of reception problem
SEATTLE – First there’s the anticipation. Then, the long lines, followed by the triumphant walk out of the Apple store, new gadget in hand.
Now, inevitably, the first slew of complaints are in, among them that just holding the iPhone 4 a certain way can interfere …. Source article  : Hands on at last with the iPhone 4, some owners report gripping sides can affect calls.

Turkey expands Internet bans in feud with YouTube over insults to Turkish leader

Turkey tightens Internet control in YouTube feud
ANKARA, Turkey – Furious over Internet insults of the country’s beloved founder, Turkey has gone on the offensive against Google, tightening a ban on YouTube and cutting public access to a host of Google-owned sites.
Turkey’s communications minister has accused the Internet giant of waging a battle against … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Turkey expands Internet bans in feud with YouTube over insults to Turkish leader.

Apple iOS 4: Top Features

Apple has revamped its OS and renamed the operating system as “iOS 4″. By encompassing all the mobile devices iPhone, iPad and the iPad Touch . According to Apple, iOS 4 will offer 100 new features so let’s take a look at some of the key additions that would come with iOS 4 with … Read more >>>.

Oracle shares rise after solid 4th-quarter results

Ahead of the Bell: Oracle earnings
NEW YORK – Shares of Oracle Corp. climbed in premarket trading Friday after the business software maker posted a 25 percent increase in its fiscal fourth-quarter profit.
Adjusted earnings surpassed Wall Street’s expectations as the company’s sales of new software licenses rose for the third straight quarter. It was …. Read the original article  : Oracle shares rise after solid 4th-quarter results.

Binational octopus Paul predicts German win over England in next WCup game

Octopus Paul predicts German win over England
BERLIN – A 2-year-old octopus oracle – born in England, but raised in Germany – has predicted a German win over England in Sunday’s World Cup game.
The mollusk named Paul chose a mussel out of a water glass marked with the German flag over a mussel in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Binational octopus Paul predicts German win over England in next WCup game.

Brits would rather tweet than eat: Survey

LONDON – A survey has found that Britons would rather spend more time on social networking sites than on sharing a meal with the family.

The survey showed that only 35 minutes a day is spent on eating, while more than three hours is taken up by Facebook and Twitter, emailing, phone … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brits would rather tweet than eat: Survey.

Information Technology industry in India on upward trajectory

HYDERABAD – After the global economic slowdown of the past two years, India’s IT Industry has reported better-than-expected earnings for the last quarter, putting it back on the upward trajectory.

Business is back to normal with economic recovery in U.S. and European markets, which account for about 80 per cent of Indian software exports.

With a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Information Technology industry in India on upward trajectory.

New iPhone selling briskly in Tokyo, London, Berlin stores on day of global launch

New iPhone selling briskly as hundreds line up
BERLIN – Apple Inc.’s newest iPhone was in hot demand Thursday as hundreds lined up outside stores in Tokyo, Berlin, New York and elsewhere to become among the first to own the device.
The iPhone 4’s launch began in Japan and moved across France, Germany …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hyundai India Delaying Santa Fe?

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hyundai Motors India Limited is planning big for the year 2010 and it is about to introduce some of its most awaited models in the Indian car market. Recently it unveiled its plan for introducing a small car to rival Maruti Suzuki Alto and also unveiled the refreshed version of … Read more : Hyundai India Delaying Santa Fe?.

Wall Street analysts looking for Dell’s plan to grow services business, boost profits

Ahead of the Bell: Dell financial analyst meeting
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Dell Inc., the world’s third-largest PC maker, is holding its annual meeting with Wall Street analysts Thursday.
Like much of the technology industry, Dell is benefiting from businesses that have begun spending money to replace aging computers, servers and other products. During the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wall Street analysts looking for Dell’s plan to grow services business, boost profits.

Sony Ericsson Elevates Xperia Experience

SINGAPORE (GaeaTimes.com)- Sony Ericsson ruled the roost of the smartphone market with their flagship model Xperia X10. Reportedly, Sony Ericsson officials were a happy bunch at the regional media event where they spoke about the current status of Xperia X 10 in the market.
Hirokazu Ishizuka who happens to be the corporate vice president and the …. Original article  : Sony Ericsson Elevates Xperia Experience.

Government plans to double amount of spectrum available for wireless communications

Gov’t plans to double available wireless spectrum
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Sunday it intends to nearly double the available amount of wireless communications spectrum over the next 10 years in an effort to keep up with the ever-growing demand for high-speed video and data transmission to cell phones, laptops and other mobile …. Original article  : Government plans to double amount of spectrum available for wireless communications.

The World Cup Blunder in Bloemfontein requires action from FIFA

FIFA, don’t ignore the Blunder in Bloemfontein

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa – Sepp Blatter must be squirming. If he isn’t, he should be.
Why is it that the FIFA boss uses modern technology when it suits him – to burnish his public persona by tweeting, for example – but not when it would do some good for global [..] Read the original article: here.

Public servants ’spend 8482 hours a year on Twitter’: Kiwi study

WELLINGTON – Public servants spend at least 8482 hours a year on Twitter, according to a study by Dominion Post.

This is equivalent of a year’s work for four full-time staff.

The annual figure was drawn from a one-month snapshot obtained under the Official Information Act.

The figure was conservative as four out of the 20 …. Source  : Public servants ’spend 8482 hours a year on Twitter’: Kiwi study.

Grooveshark Chooses Juniper Networks

FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com)- Grooveshark which is among the most widely used music sharing and streaming services has signed a deal with Juniper Networks. As per the deal, the latter will provide it the means to set up its sophisticated cloud-based infrastructure. The advanced EX8208 Ethernet Switches made by Juniper Networks has been chosen by …. Source  : Grooveshark Chooses Juniper Networks.

Adobe PDF To Receive Updates

SAN JOSE (GaeaTimes.com)- Adobe PDF shall soon have it’s updates being released by the company in the upcoming week. Reportedly, the Adobe PDFupdates are a part of the critical security updates which the company has declared to release for all components of Adobe Reader. The company officials have declared that the updates shall enhance the …. Source  : Adobe PDF To Receive Updates.

Oz parents raise concerns over ‘Robot’ school report cards

SYDNEY – A new software that enables primary school teachers in Australia to produce student report cards without writing a single word has become a matter of concern for parents.

Report Robot, a software program described on its website as a ‘revolutionary reporting tool’, is being marketed to teachers in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

It allows teachers …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oz parents raise concerns over ‘Robot’ school report cards.

Laptop Price-Performance Balanced In Portege R700

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Toshiba, the famous Japan based electronics giant has introduced the new Portg R700 notebook in India. This model is aimed at the business users who have to travel a lot and need a power packed yet svelte laptop as their companion. There are a lot of business laptops in the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Laptop Price-Performance Balanced In Portege R700.

Brazil, Netherlands qualify for World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil, Netherlands qualify for WCup quarterfinals

JOHANNESBURG – Make way for the Oranje and the Samba Kings in the World Cup quarterfinals.
The Netherlands and Brazil advanced comfortably Monday, while anger simmered over refereeing blunders and FIFA’s refusal to adopt video technology to eliminate them.
Brazil brushed aside Chile 3-0 at Ellis Park as it pushes for a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Administrators of Palin defense fund urge supporters to help fight ex-gov’s political enemies

New Palin defense fund uses fighting words

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The administrators of a new legal defense fund set up for Sarah Palin have sent out e-mails to supporters and others that downplay the outcome of ethics complaints against the former Alaska governor and accuse her political enemies of waging a “vicious campaign” to ruin her.
The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Administrators of Palin defense fund urge supporters to help fight ex-gov’s political enemies.

Amazon.com’s Kindle e-book reader software for Android phones is now available

Amazon’s Kindle app for Android phones is ready
SEATTLE – Amazon.com Inc. said Monday that Kindle software for reading the electronic books it sells is now available for phones that use Google Inc.’s Android system.
Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader is the most popular device of its kind. The company also makes free Kindle software for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Amazon.com’s Kindle e-book reader software for Android phones is now available.

Analysts tally up guts of Apple’s iPhone 4, estimate cost at $187.51, almost $20 more than 3GS

Analysts say Apple’s iPhone 4 parts cost $187.51
SEATTLE – Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 4 costs almost $20 more to make than its predecessor, the iPhone 3GS, but the device will still help the company continue to rack up high profits, the research group iSuppli said Monday.
The iPhone 4 went on sale June … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Analysts tally up guts of Apple’s iPhone 4, estimate cost at $187.51, almost $20 more than 3GS.

Barnes & Noble 4th-quarter loss widens as it invests in electronic book technology

Barnes & Noble 4Q loss widens on e-book push

NEW YORK – Barnes & Noble Inc.’s fiscal fourth-quarter loss widened as it invested in electronic book technology, the bookseller said Monday.
The New York company also forecast first-quarter and full-year earnings below expectations as it plots aggressive moves into the small but fast-growing e-book market.
The loss for …. Original source  : Barnes & Noble 4th-quarter loss widens as it invests in electronic book technology.

Great white spotted off Mass. for 1st time this year; officials say there’s no need to worry

Great white shark spotted off Massachusetts coast

BOSTON – State officials and shark experts moved quickly to reassure beachgoers Monday after a tuna boat snagged a great white shark, the first confirmed sighting in Massachusetts waters this summer of one of the sea’s most feared creatures.
The juvenile shark – 6 to 7 feet long and weighing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Great white spotted off Mass. for 1st time this year; officials say there’s no need to worry.

Research in Motion to get boost from new products, software update, analyst says

Analyst: product launches to help BlackBerry maker

SEATTLE – Research in Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry line of smart phones, will get boost from two new upcoming products and a makeover of its phone operating system, an analyst who upgraded the stock said Monday.
THE OPINION: Raymond James analyst Steven Li wrote in a research note … Original source on Gaea Times at : Research in Motion to get boost from new products, software update, analyst says.

Summary Box: White House seeks more wireless spectrum for high-speed Internet access

Summary Box: Gov’t seeks more wireless spectrum

THE WHITE HOUSE PLAN: The Obama administration is backing a Federal Communications Commission plan to nearly double the space available on the airwaves for wireless high-speed Internet traffic.
WHY MORE SPECTRUM IS NEEDED: The government is warning of a looming spectrum crisis as more Americans use wireless devices to access … Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: White House seeks more wireless spectrum for high-speed Internet access.

In wake of blown calls, pressure mounts on FIFA to give referees some high-tech help

Bad-call blues: FIFA urged to allow video replay

JOHANNESBURG – Tennis does it. Baseball does it. Even American football and hockey do it. So why not soccer, too?
After two blown calls at vital moments of vital games in the World Cup, the guardians of international soccer are being pressed harder than ever to explain their resistance … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In wake of blown calls, pressure mounts on FIFA to give referees some high-tech help.

AT&T says upgrade of NYC wireless network is complete, should help prevent dropped calls

AT&T says NYC wireless network upgrade complete
NEW YORK – AT&T Inc. has completed a project to improve wireless service in New York City, where the proliferation of iPhones has caused dropped calls, slow downloads and other problems, the phone company said Monday.
The Dallas-based company said that it has given more room on the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AT&T says upgrade of NYC wireless network is complete, should help prevent dropped calls.

Analyst raises estimates on Micron on higher prices, healthy demand; shares close up 6 percent

Micron shares rise on improved pricing, demand

PHILADELPHIA – Shares of Micron Technology Inc. rose 6 percent Monday as an analyst raised his revenue and earnings estimates on the company based on his belief that higher prices and healthy demand would lift results for this year and next.
Micron, which makes memory storage devices such as flash …. Original source  : Analyst raises estimates on Micron on higher prices, healthy demand; shares close up 6 percent.

Great white spotted off Mass. for 1st time in 2010, officials say there’s no need to worry

Great white shark spotted off Mass. coast
BOSTON – State officials and shark experts moved quickly to reassure beachgoers Monday after a tuna boat snagged a great white shark, the first confirmed sighting in Massachusetts waters this summer of one of the sea’s most feared creatures.

The juvenile shark – 6 to 7 feet long and weighing … Read more »»».

Startup mSpot lets you stream your own music over Web, Android phone

Startup mSpot lets you stream your music over Web
NEW YORK – A music service launched Monday lets you listen to your collection of tunes from any computer or Android phone over the Internet.
MSpot’s service stores your music on its computers and lets users access it remotely through a Web browser. It makes use … Original source on Gaea Times at : Startup mSpot lets you stream your own music over Web, Android phone.

Veteran producer Nevin to replace Greenblatt as head of programming at Showtime

Showtime network selects new programming chief

NEW YORK – Hollywood producer David Nevins is the new programming chief at Showtime, replacing Robert Greenblatt.
Nevins has been president of Imagine Entertainment since 2002. The production company was behind such shows as “Friday Night Lights” and “24.”
Showtime said Monday that Greenblatt is leaving the pay cable network when his … Read more : Veteran producer Nevin to replace Greenblatt as head of programming at Showtime.

Amazon adds audio, video playback to Kindle apps for Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

Amazon adds audio, video to Kindle apps
SEATTLE – Amazon.com, which makes the Kindle electronic book reader, said Monday it added a new video feature to the software that lets people read Kindle books on Apple gadgets.
Amazon makes free Kindle e-book reader applications, or “apps,” so people can buy and read its e-books on …. Read the original article  : Amazon adds audio, video playback to Kindle apps for Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

Analyst’s read on Kindle competition prompts cut to Amazon’s stock rating

Analyst downgrades Amazon with eye on Kindle
SEATTLE – Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle e-book reader has so far been the best-selling gadget of its kind, but an analyst wrote Monday that mounting competition from Apple Inc. and Google Inc. might weigh on the Web retailer’s Kindle-related growth.
THE OPINION: Susquehanna analyst Marianne Wolk cut her rating … Original article on : Analyst’s read on Kindle competition prompts cut to Amazon’s stock rating.

Amazon.com’s Kindle e-reader goes on sale in HMSHost-owned book stores in airports

Amazon’s Kindle reader arrives in airports

BETHESDA, Md. – HMSHost Corp., which operates shops and restaurants in airports, said Monday it will sell Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle electronic book reader in book stores in six airports.
The company says it will start selling the Kindle at Simply Books stores in the following airports: Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta; John Wayne … Read more : Amazon.com’s Kindle e-reader goes on sale in HMSHost-owned book stores in airports.

Supreme Court rules that patent of hedging weather-related risk cannot be granted

Court rules against inventors in patent case

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday refused to weigh in on whether software, online-shopping techniques and medical diagnostic tests can be patented, saying only that inventors’ request for protection of a method of hedging weather-related risk in energy prices cannot be granted.
The high court unanimously agreed with a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Supreme Court rules that patent of hedging weather-related risk cannot be granted.

Tesla Motors to sell shares to public; company’s success depends on demand for electric cars

With IPO, Tesla bets on electric car’s future
NEW YORK – Tesla Motors Inc. begins selling stock to the public on Tuesday. The sale’s success depends on how much investors are willing to bet on a car company that has never made a profit, sells a single vehicle and expects to lose money until … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tesla Motors to sell shares to public; company’s success depends on demand for electric cars.

Apple sells more than 1.7 million iPhone 4s in first 3 days, beating previous models

Apple sells more than 1.7M iPhones in 3 days
NEW YORK – Apple Inc. said Monday that it sold more than 1.7 million units of its new iPhone model in the first three days, making it the most successful product launch in the company’s history from the standpoint of sales.
The iPhone 4 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apple sells more than 1.7 million iPhone 4s in first 3 days, beating previous models.

Lonely Chinese soldiers caught up in security clampdown, Beijing bans online dating for troops

Loveless Chinese troops banned from online dating

BEIJING – What will the lonely hearts of the People’s Liberation Army do now?
Rigid restrictions on Internet usage imposed this month on the 2.3 million-strong Chinese armed services are sure to cramp the already lackluster social lives of the predominantly young, male force. Online dating was given the boot, …. Original source  : Lonely Chinese soldiers caught up in security clampdown, Beijing bans online dating for troops.

Spain shows its class to reach quarters, FIFA boss Blatter hints at technology U-turn

Blatter hints at tech U-turn
JOHANNESBURG – Spain showed touches of the class that won the 2008 European Championship and Paraguay went the limit, needing a shootout to dispose of Japan at the World Cup.

David Villa finished off a fluid move of intricate passing – classical Spanish soccer – to finally break down Portugal’s defense and … Original article on : Spain shows its class to reach quarters, FIFA boss Blatter hints at technology U-turn.

Tweeters in Japan fall silent in election campaign over what critics call outdated Net rules

Tweeters in Japan fall silent in election campaign
TOKYO – Japan is in love with Twitter with one notable exception: political campaigns.
The Twitter accounts of most candidates have gone silent in the run-up to parliamentary elections on July 11. The reason: strict laws regulating Internet use. Even voters are banned from tweeting or blogging …. Source  : Tweeters in Japan fall silent in election campaign over what critics call outdated Net rules.

China threatens to revoke Google license over decision to redirect traffic to Hong Kong

Google scrambles to save Internet license in China
BEIJING – China is threatening to revoke Google’s business license over the company’s decision to redirect Chinese traffic to computers in Hong Kong that are not governed by the communist government’s censorship practices.
The latest skirmish between Beijing and the Internet search leader threatens to cripple the …. Source article  : China threatens to revoke Google license over decision to redirect traffic to Hong Kong.

King Kong swings back to Universal Studios in California with ferocious 3-D attraction

King Kong swings back to Universal Studios in 3-D

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Over two years ago, a fire ravaged the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, turning several famous outdoor sets into ashes and apparently setting iconic giant gorilla King Kong free. At least, that’s how the fact-meets-fantasy story line goes in “King Kong 360 3-D,” an … Read this article on Gaea Times at : King Kong swings back to Universal Studios in California with ferocious 3-D attraction.

Insurance now available for iPhones, but is it good deal with monthly fee and $199 deductible?

IPhone insurance now available, but too expensive?
NEW YORK – Absent-minded iPhone users can now insure their devices against loss or accidents. But with a $12 monthly fee and a $199 deductible for the latest model, it might make more sense to just learn to be careful.
Asurion, an insurer of consumer-electronics products, has started …. Original source  : Insurance now available for iPhones, but is it good deal with monthly fee and $199 deductible?.

Summary Box: Shares of electric car maker Tesla gain more than 40 percent on 1st trading day

Summary Box: Tesla shares soar in 1st-day trading

THE STOCK: Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. soared in their first day of trading Tuesday, gaining $6.89, or 40.5 percent, to close at $23.89. That marked the second-biggest first-day gain among initial public offerings this year.
THE OFFERING: Tesla’s initial public offering raised $226.1 million after selling 13.3 million … Read more : Summary Box: Shares of electric car maker Tesla gain more than 40 percent on 1st trading day.

Shares of electric car maker Tesla soar in IPO debut after offering raises more than expected

Tesla Motors shares surge in 1st day of trading
NEW YORK – Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. gained more than 40 percent in their public trading debut on Tuesday after the electric car manufacturer raised more money than expected in its initial stock offering.
Investors snapped up Tesla’s shares even as the broader markets took … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Shares of electric car maker Tesla soar in IPO debut after offering raises more than expected.

Barnes & Noble, Micron Technology, Worthington Industries among big market movers Tuesday

Barnes & Noble, Micron Technology among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Ford Motor Co., down 55 cents at $9.88
Forecasters expects U.S. sales of cars and light trucks to slow in June after months of gains.
AK Steel Holding Corp., down … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Barnes & Noble, Micron Technology, Worthington Industries among big market movers Tuesday.

Cisco working on iPad-like tablet computer for corporate use, with cameras for video calls

Cisco to launch iPad-like tablet for office use
NEW YORK – Thanks to Apple Inc.’s iPad, tablet computers are finally a hot consumer item, after many false starts. On Tuesday, Cisco Systems Inc. said it aims to take the tablet computer into the business world with its own device, to launch …. Original article  : Cisco working on iPad-like tablet computer for corporate use, with cameras for video calls.

Blatter’s U-turn on refereeing technology may not be what it seems

Is Blatter’s U-turn for real?
JOHANNESBURG – FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s apparent U-turn on the possible introduction of technology to help referees should be taken with a pinch of salt. Maybe he really is having a genuine change of heart, in which case, hooray. Or, perhaps more likely, his sudden reversal is just for show.

The reason … Original article on : Blatter’s U-turn on refereeing technology may not be what it seems.

After apologies to England, Mexico, FIFA chief says time to reconsider high-tech help for refs

Bad calls prompt FIFA to study high-tech ref help

JOHANNESBURG – Upon further review, soccer’s governing body now agrees that something must be done about the blatant missed calls that have infuriated fans and players alike at the World Cup.
Just what that something is, though, won’t even be addressed until after the tournament in South Africa … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : After apologies to England, Mexico, FIFA chief says time to reconsider high-tech help for refs.

King Kong swings back to Universal Studios with ferocious 3-D attraction

King Kong swings back to Universal Studios

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Over two years ago, a fire ravaged the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, turning several famous outdoor sets into ashes and apparently setting iconic giant gorilla King Kong free. At least, that’s how the fact-meets-fantasy story line goes in “King Kong 360 3-D,” an immersive addition …. Read the original article  : here.

Tweets in Japan fall silent in election campaign over what critics call outdated Net rules

Tweets in Japan fall silent in election campaign
TOKYO – Japanese are so in love with Twitter they’re setting a record for tweets per second with a flurry of mini-blog postings. But not a chirp is heard in one silent sector – the campaign for the upcoming nationwide elections.
Japanese laws strictly regulate the use …. Source article  : Tweets in Japan fall silent in election campaign over what critics call outdated Net rules.

Giant limo built from 40 other cars up for sale in Florida

FLORIDA – A car built over a decade using scrap parts from 40 different vehicles has been put on sale for 950,000 dollars on eBay.

The car is 22-foot-long, weighs 7,500-pounds and includes a stove, microwave, freezer, TV, two air conditioning units and even … Read more >>.

Online security glitch exposes sensitive customer information of health insurer WellPoint

Security glitch exposes WellPoint data again

INDIANAPOLIS – WellPoint Inc. has notified 470,000 individual insurance customers that medical records, credit card numbers and other sensitive information may have been exposed in the latest security breach of the health insurer’s records.
The Indianapolis company said the problem stemmed from an online program customers can use to track the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Online security glitch exposes sensitive customer information of health insurer WellPoint.

Electric car maker Tesla Motors’ shares rise in IPO debut after raising $226.1 million

Tesla Motors shares rise in IPO debut
NEW YORK – Shares of Tesla Motors are climbing in their trading debut after the auto maker’s expanded initial public offering raised more money than expected.

The electric car maker, based in Palo Alto, Calif., raised $226.1 million after selling 13.3 million shares for $17 apiece. It had earlier expected …. Source article  : Electric car maker Tesla Motors’ shares rise in IPO debut after raising $226.1 million.

10 Ways to Increase Hard Disk Life and Performance

Performance of hard disk has always been an underrrated aspects of the overall system performance. The hard disk were considered only as a place to store and people paid heed to how they affected the operation of the PC as a whole. Each time you read and write on the hard disk some performance … Read more »».

PS3 Update 3.40 Download: Top 5 Features Highlighted

Finally the Play Station 3 update 3.40 is out. Sony has unveiled PS3 3.40, a paid service for PS3 owners. The updated version of PS3 software comes with arrays of new features that include revamped Photo Gallery, Video Editor and Uploader, downloading free games, five star rating etc.
1. Five Star Rating
When you are done …. Read the original article  : here.

Software maker asks EU antitrust regulators to stop SAP from tactics

US firm files antitrust complaint against SAP
BRUSSELS – A U.S. software company has asked European Union regulators to stop Germany’s SAP from tactics that it says illegally exclude it from a lucrative market for programs that help companies price their products.
Austin, Texas-based Versata claims that SAP deliberately refused to share information on its … Read : Software maker asks EU antitrust regulators to stop SAP from tactics.