Maruti Swift New Version Coming

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Maruti Suzuki India is gearing up to meet the increasing competition in the Indian car market. Especially the entry and emergence of the global players like Ford, GM and Hyundai are piling the pressure on the carmaker which commands a major part of the Indian market. It is planning to … Read more >>.

Google says China partially blocks search service amid latest skirmish over censorship

Google says China partially blocks search service
BEIJING – A Google search feature was blocked in China on Thursday, the company said as it awaited Beijing’s decision on whether to renew its operating license amid tensions over censorship.
Mainland users were unable to use the search giant’s “suggest” feature, which offers possible results as they …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mo. Senate panel pares back incentive bill to focus on automakers, cuts out computer centers

Mo. Senate panel pares back incentive package

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Senate committee pared back an incentive package Wednesday to focus solely on Missouri’s automotive industry, shedding other proposed tax breaks at the request of Gov. Jay Nixon’s administration.
The committee’s action set the framework for a scheduled Senate debate Thursday on the engine of this … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mo. Senate panel pares back incentive bill to focus on automakers, cuts out computer centers.

No next of Kin: Microsoft to abandon 2-month-old line of youthful semi-smart phones

Microsoft halts global rollout of Kin phone
SEATTLE – For Microsoft, there will be no next of Kin.
The company said Wednesday it will halt the planned rollout of Kin One and Kin Two phones beyond the U.S., less than two months after Verizon Wireless started selling them.
Microsoft Corp. unveiled the two Kin … Original article on : No next of Kin: Microsoft to abandon 2-month-old line of youthful semi-smart phones.

Correction: Smart Spending-Appliance Rebates

Correction: Smart Spending-Appliance Rebates

SAN FRANCISCO – In a Dec. 30, 2009, story about federally funded rebates on energy-efficient appliances, The Associated Press, relying on information from Joe McGuire, president of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, incorrectly reported that buyers of new refrigerators could save $250 a year on their electricity bills over what they …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Correction: Smart Spending-Appliance Rebates.

Product recalls: computers, scuba gear, tuna, bathrobes, ski equipment and drill presses

Recalls: computers, scuba gear, tuna, bathrobes
The following recalls have been announced:
About 233,000 notebook computers, manufactured in China and the United States by Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif., because they can overheat and pose a risk of burns. The company has received 30 reports or overheated computers, but no reports of injuries. … Read : Product recalls: computers, scuba gear, tuna, bathrobes, ski equipment and drill presses.

Google News gets more personal with tailoring tools to fit each reader’s interests

Google adds a personal touch to its news section
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. is giving its users the chance to tailor the news to fit their interests.
As part of a new look unveiled Wednesday, the English-language version of Google’s online news section is offering tools that will enable readers to specify what kinds …. Original source  : Google News gets more personal with tailoring tools to fit each reader’s interests.

Review: Motorola Droid X’s big screen is great for watching videos, awkward for making calls

Review: Droid X smart phone focuses on screen time
SAN FRANCISCO – As smart phones get bigger and brighter touch screens, the line between handsets and tablet computers has gotten blurry.
The Droid X ($200 with a Verizon Wireless contract and rebate), the latest addition to Motorola Inc.’s popular Droid smart phone line, purports to … Read more : Review: Motorola Droid X’s big screen is great for watching videos, awkward for making calls.

New laws loosen gun control, restrict smoking and drinking, and crack down on texting misuse

New laws target gun control, smoking and drinking

New state laws taking effect Thursday loosen restrictions on carrying guns and toughen restrictions on smoking, drinking and texting around the country.
In New Mexico and Virginia, gun owners with permits can carry their weapons into restaurants that serve alcohol. Workers in Indiana can store their guns in locked … Read more : New laws loosen gun control, restrict smoking and drinking, and crack down on texting misuse.

Applications, outside websites now need user permission to access private Facebook data

Facebook launches ‘permissions’ for apps, websites
NEW YORK – Facebook is rolling out a new feature that requires outside applications and websites to tell users exactly what parts of their profiles have to be shared for the apps to work.
Applications already had to ask users for permission to access anything in their profiles that … Read more >>>.

Boeing acquires combat systems developer Argon ST for $775 million as Pentagon needs shift

Boeing buys Argon for $775M as military shifts

Boeing is buying combat engineering firm Argon ST for about $775 million, reflecting a shift by defense contractors seeking to accommodate a Pentagon that now wants high-tech intelligence tools as much or more than big guns and heavy armor.
The Pentagon is cutting some big weapons meant for conventional …. Source article  : Boeing acquires combat systems developer Argon ST for $775 million as Pentagon needs shift.

‘Cheerio, cherry lips, cheerio,’ Dr. Demento ends syndicated radio show after nearly 40 years

Dr. Demento leaving radio for the Internet

LOS ANGELES – Listen closely, that’s the sound of demented music dying that you’re hearing on your radio.
After nearly 40 years of broadcasting catchy little tunes celebrating everything from dogs getting run over by lawnmowers to cockroaches devouring entire cities, Dr. Demento is discontinuing his syndicated radio show.
By summer’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Cheerio, cherry lips, cheerio,’ Dr. Demento ends syndicated radio show after nearly 40 years.

Top 10 Cheap International Calling Plans to India (from USA)

Are you one of those who needs to frequently call to cities in India from USA? Well, the charges for international calls vary from one service provider to another. Before you decide on a plan, you need to feel free to research the individual plans and phone rates and long distance services provided by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top 10 Cheap International Calling Plans to India (from USA).

Review: Even if you’re a Muggle, ‘Lego Harry Potter’ casts a spell

Review: ‘Lego Harry Potter’ casts a spell
There isn’t a pop-culture franchise better suited for video games than the Harry Potter epic. It has magic, combat and a vast imaginary world to explore. It has appealing heroes, dastardly villains and awesome monsters. It even has its own sport, Quidditch, which should be a blast … Read more »»».

Amazon begins offer to give a bigger cut of e-book sales to independent authors, publishers

Amazon begins new royalty program for Kindle books

SEATTLE – Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday it is now offering do-it-yourself authors and publishers royalties of about 70 percent on their e-books.
The online retailer in January had announced plans to offer users of its e-book self-publishing program, the Kindle Digital Text Platform, book sale royalties of 70 percent …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sony offers global free software update to fix possible overheating of VAIO laptop

Sony to fix laptop over possible overheating flaw
TOKYO – Sony Corp. said Wednesday that it has started providing free software updates to more than half a million users worldwide to fix a glitch that could cause overheating in its popular VAIO laptops.
So far, no injuries have been reported, but the Tokyo-based electronics company …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Computer Services 1st-quarter earnings climb 7 percent on revenue growth, acquisition

Computer Services 1Q earnings climb 7 percent

PADUCAH, Ky. – Computer Services Inc. said Wednesday its most recently quarterly earnings jumped 7 percent, helped by growing revenue and a recent acquisition.
The company, which provides information technology services for financial institutions, said growth came from both its core business and its recent acquisition of Myriad Systems Inc., … Read : Computer Services 1st-quarter earnings climb 7 percent on revenue growth, acquisition.

Terrafugia Transition Set To Fly

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The Terrafugia Transition has cleared one of its biggest hurdles by getting an approval from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for classification as a light sports aircraft. The news could mean a great progress for everyone who dreams of flying over the drudging traffic. The Terrafugia Transition is a new age …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Shaw Communications adds customers, posts 20 percent jump in 3rd-quarter net income

Shaw Communications’ 3Q profit climbs 20 percent

NEW YORK – Shaw Communications Inc.’s earnings jumped 20 percent in its fiscal third quarter as more customers signed up for its Internet and digital phone services.
The Canadian cable, satellite and Internet service provider said net income for the three months ended May 31 rose to $158.2 million, or … Read more »»».

NPCIL To Provide Nuclear Equipments

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- NPCIL has been joined by the French energy equipment supplier Alstom Power in a tripartite joint venture agreement to contribute a total of 45,000 MW of power for the Indian market. Reportedly, the agreement signed between NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited) and Alstom Power also has BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals … Original article on : NPCIL To Provide Nuclear Equipments.