Intel to Launch New Desktop Processors with Lower Prices

The exciting news is the new?? six-core Core i7-970, which Intel is going to sell for $885 sometime this month.Additionally, there’s a big price cut for the Core i7-950 which is supposed to be launched in August – from $562 to $294. Two other new chips are also going to be …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Intel to Launch New Desktop Processors with Lower Prices.

Palin calls Obama ‘backasswards’ on Twitter, slams him for supporting Harry Reid

WASHINGTON – Former US Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin used her Twitter account to call President Obama ‘backasswards’ for comments he made at a Nevada fundraiser for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and urged fans to share their thoughts in an editorial from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

“President Obama has once again left behind a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Palin calls Obama ‘backasswards’ on Twitter, slams him for supporting Harry Reid.

Judge says monopoly abuse lawsuit against Apple, AT&T over iPhone practices can go ahead

Judge OKs iPhone class action against Apple, AT&T
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A federal judge says a monopoly abuse lawsuit against Apple Inc. and AT&T Inc.’s mobile phone unit can move forward as a class action.
The lawsuit consolidates several filed by iPhone buyers starting in late 2007, a few months after the first generation …. Read the original article  : here.

Madison firm, retired Justice O’Connor team up to make video games promoting civics knowledge

Madison firm makes video games for civics project

MADISON, Wis. – A Madison-based company has worked with retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to create video games that promote knowledge about government.
Filament Games says it has created several titles for the iCivics project, which aims to remedy civics ignorance among middle-school students.
The games include … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Madison firm, retired Justice O’Connor team up to make video games promoting civics knowledge.

China says it renewed Google’s license, says company vowed not provide ‘lawbreaking content’

China confirms it renewed Google operating license
BEIJING – China has confirmed that it renewed Google’s license to operate after a monthslong standoff over Internet censorship, saying the company has pledged not to provide “lawbreaking content.”
The California-based giant said Friday it had received approval to operate in the world’s most populous country, after it …. Source article  : China says it renewed Google’s license, says company vowed not provide ‘lawbreaking content’.

No provision to refund entry fee for 2G spectrum, says A. Raja

CHENNAI – Union Communications and Information Technology Minister A. Raja has said that no provisions have been given to operators for the refund of 2G (second generation) spectrum entry fee.

Raja also said that the matter would be discussed in a meeting with the Telecom Commission.

“When we took the operators meeting, a … was mapped by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : No provision to refund entry fee for 2G spectrum, says A. Raja.

How to remove i386 packages from CentOS / Fedora / RHEL installation

CentOS / RHEL / Fedora (same parentage) has the nasty habit of installing some i386 packages even though the corresponding i686 (for 32 bit machines) or x86_64 (for 64 bit machines) packages have already been installed. Here is a script to remove all i386 packages from your Linux box (assuming it uses an rpm based …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : How to remove i386 packages from CentOS / Fedora / RHEL installation.

How to disable IPv6 on CentOS 5.5

The reason for this article is simple. The recommended method from CentOS wiki doesn’t work while the other method works. Here is what will disable IPv6 on CentOS Linux and also prevent the module from loading.

Edit /etc/sysconfig/network and set “NETWORKING_IPV6″ to “no”

This still loads the module but IPv6 is administratively disabled. Run the next command … Read more >>>.

How to install sar, sadf, mpstat, iostat, pidstat and sa tools on CentOS / Fedora / RHEL

The following command can be used to install sar, sadf, mpstat, iostat, pidstat and sa tools on RPM based systems like CentOS, Fedora, RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux):

As root type the followiung command (on console / terminal):
yum -y install sysstat
When you are not root but have sudo configured for your account then use:

sudo yum -y …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How to install sar, sadf, mpstat, iostat, pidstat and sa tools on CentOS / Fedora / RHEL.

China confirms renewal of Google’s license to operate after monthslong standoff

China renews Google’s operating license
BEIJING – China confirmed Sunday it has renewed Google’s license to operate in the world’s most populous country, ending a monthslong standoff over Internet censorship.
An official with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which regulates Internet operations in China, said the government had approved the license …. Original source  : China confirms renewal of Google’s license to operate after monthslong standoff.

Man claiming 85 per cent ownership of Facebook revealed

MELBOURNE – A man from a small town in New York has claimed that he owns 85 per cent of the social network site Facebook, and has said that he will be going to court to prove it.

Paul D Ceglia, from Wellsville, has filed a civil case against Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, claiming he had … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Man claiming 85 per cent ownership of Facebook revealed.

AP Enterprise: GOP candidate Carly Fiorina faces fundraising challenge in challenge to Boxer

AP Enterprise: Fiorina faces fundraising challenge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina is at a fundraising disadvantage in many parts of California, including her home turf in the Silicon Valley, as she tries to unseat three-term incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer, an Associated Press review of campaign finance data shows.
That means the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CGI Group extends tender offer for stock of government contractor Stanley for second time

CGI Group again extends Stanley tender offer

FAIRFAX, Va. – For the second time in as many months, information technology company CGI Group Inc. on Monday extended its $903 million tender offer for Stanley Inc., a government contractor.
The Canadian company said in May it would buy Stanley for $37.50 per share in cash. The boards of … Read more >>>.

IPO market opens 3Q with hope pinned on 3 tech companies; buyout firm KKR also to list

KKR, tech companies to go public this week

NEW YORK – A handful of young technology companies are expected to kick off the market for initial public offerings in the third quarter on a hopeful note.
Demand for IPOs was volatile during the second quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on stock markets, and numerous companies canceled IPOs … Read : IPO market opens 3Q with hope pinned on 3 tech companies; buyout firm KKR also to list.

Stocks close mixed as investors await start of 2nd-quarter earnings; Alcoa has upbeat report

Stocks in narrow range ahead of earnings season

NEW YORK – Stocks closed mixed Monday as investors grew more cautious while they waited for the start of second-quarter earnings reports. They got some good news after trading ended, when Alcoa Inc. reported better than expected results.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 18 points and the other …. Original source  : Stocks close mixed as investors await start of 2nd-quarter earnings; Alcoa has upbeat report.

Novellus Systems reports 2nd-quarter profit as demand for electronics restarts chip industry

Novellus Systems returns to profit in 2Q
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Novellus Systems Inc., which makes equipment for producing computer chips, said Monday it posted a profit in the second quarter as the economic recovery that has bolstered the technology sector in recent months helped the company come back from a loss last year.

Quarterly net income …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Novellus Systems reports 2nd-quarter profit as demand for electronics restarts chip industry.

Playboy, Weyerhaeuser, Aon, Qualcomm among big market movers Monday

Playboy, Weyerhaeuser, Aon among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Aon Corp., down $2.72 at $35.62
The insurance broker plans to buy human resources company Hewitt Associates for $4.9 billion to expand its consulting operations.
Playboy Enterprises Inc., up $1.61 at $5.55
Founder …. Source  : Playboy, Weyerhaeuser, Aon, Qualcomm among big market movers Monday.

Conde Nast’s Reddit asks readers for money to hire more engineers, buy servers

Conde Nast’s Reddit asks readers for help
NEW YORK – Though it’s owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it’s turning to its loyal audience for help.
Reddit, which Conde Nast’s Wired Digital bought in 2006, lets readers post links to articles, blogs, photos and other Web content. They can then click … Read more >>.

HEALTHBEAT: From texting to two-way feedback, testing cell phones as tool to fight disease

From texting to apps, using cell phones for health

WASHINGTON – What if my blood sugar’s too high today? Is it time for my blood pressure pill? With nagging text messages or more customized two-way interactions, researchers are trying to harness the power of cell phones to help fight chronic diseases.
“I call it medical minutes,” says …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : HEALTHBEAT: From texting to two-way feedback, testing cell phones as tool to fight disease.

Qualcomm shares rise, analyst sees faster growth in smart phones using Snapdragon processors

Qualcomm stock up as smart phone growth escalates
SEATTLE – Shares of Qualcomm Inc. jumped Monday after an analyst said the mobile device chip maker stands to benefit as smart phones grow increasingly popular.
THE SPARK: Goldman Sachs added Qualcomm to its Conviction List and said the smart phone market is growing even faster than [..] Read the original article: here.

Consumer Reports: iPhone 4 antenna causes reception issues, not formula for displaying bars

Consumer Reports won’t recommend iPhone 4
SEATTLE – Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.’s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
After the iPhone 4 went on sale in June, buyers started complaining that holding the gadget a certain way could cause reception to fade and calls … Original source on Gaea Times at : Consumer Reports: iPhone 4 antenna causes reception issues, not formula for displaying bars.

Summary Box: Dell, HP, Fujitsu to offer Windows Azure cloud computing services

Summary Box: Microsoft, PC makers to offer Azure
THE PARTNERSHIP: Microsoft Corp. is teaming up with computer makers Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co. and Japan’s Fujitsu.
THE OFFERING: Those PC makers have set up networks of servers running Azure, Microsoft’s “cloud computing” system for outsourcing data center management.
THE BOTTOM LINE: PC makers, which also do technology …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Dell, HP, Fujitsu to offer Windows Azure cloud computing services.

Dell, HP, Fujitsu to offer Windows Azure cloud computing services to customers

Microsoft, PC makers set up Azure clouds
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. is teaming up with computer makers to try to make its Windows Azure cloud computing system attractive to government and big corporate customers.
In recent years, companies have started to use technology called virtualization, which can let one physical server computer act … Read more >>.

Octopus oracle Paul to retire after perfect predictions of World Cup games

Octopus oracle Paul to retire
BERLIN – No more World Cup, no more octopus oracle.
Paul, the octopus who became a pop culture sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of as many World Cup matches as he has legs – all seven of Germany’s games plus the Spain-Netherlands final – is going to retire.
The intuitive … Read more >>>.

Young British Facebook users get new application linking to online child safety program

UK Facebook users get link to child safety program
LONDON – A new application was launched on Facebook on Monday by a British child protection agency to allow young users to report worrying or inappropriate behavior to child protection authorities.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Center said their application – called “ClickCEOP” …. Source  : Young British Facebook users get new application linking to online child safety program.

Pakistan’s first social networking website launched

ISLAMABAD – Engineers of the Pakistani Information Technology successfully launched a social networking website based on the pattern of Facebook.

The name of the website is BuddyFlick.com.

Its creator, Yousaf Fayyaz, said that the website was launched with an aim of proving to the world that Pakistani engineers …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistan’s first social networking website launched.

Facebook retracts ban on Sydney nipple-flashing doll images

SYDNEY – Facebook has retracted its ban over images of a nipple-flashing doll used by a Sydney jewellery business.

A Sydney jeweller has rebuked Facebook for its “opaque” and “arbitrary” moderation system after the site apologised … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Facebook retracts ban on Sydney nipple-flashing doll images.

Global wireless subscriptions pass 5 billion as India and China catch up, Ericsson estimates

Estimate: Global cell subscriptions pass 5 billion
NEW YORK – The number of wireless service subscriptions worldwide passed 5 billion this week, according to an estimate by LM Ericsson AB, the Swedish maker of wireless equipment.
The estimate is based on data from carriers worldwide, and compares to the global population of nearly …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Global wireless subscriptions pass 5 billion as India and China catch up, Ericsson estimates.

Semiconductor equipment supplier ASML Q2 profits soar thanks to strong demand from chip makers

ASML bounces back to Q2 profit on strong sales
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – ASML Holding NV, a key supplier to computer chip makers, said Wednesday it bounced back to profit in the second quarter from a loss in the same period last year thanks to a sharp rebound in demand.

The company, which supplies tools to Intel …. Source  : Semiconductor equipment supplier ASML Q2 profits soar thanks to strong demand from chip makers.

US announces new cyber security program called ‘Perfect Citizen’

WASHINGTON – The NSA’s new cyber-security program, Perfect Citizen, will monitor nuclear power plants, train stations, and the electric power grid to safeguard against cyber-assaults.

The new program is intended to monitor cyber-terrorist threats and “would rely on a set of sensors deployed in computer networks for critical infrastructure that would be triggered by unusual …. Original source  : US announces new cyber security program called ‘Perfect Citizen’.

Utah agencies investigate origin of list of 1,300 names of alleged undocumented immigrants

Utah agencies probe alleged illegal immigrant list

SALT LAKE CITY – State agencies are investigating whether any of their employees leaked Social Security numbers and other personal information after a list of 1,300 people who an anonymous group claims are illegal immigrants was circulated around Utah.
The anonymous group mailed the list to several media outlets, law … Original source on Gaea Times at : Utah agencies investigate origin of list of 1,300 names of alleged undocumented immigrants.

Discovery Channel Eyes New Venture

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- It is quite evident that the appeal of social networking among youngsters has affected the major TV networks as well. That explains why a channel like Discovery networks is planning to join the bandwagon by means of a game. A social game development entity named Hive media has been approached …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Discovery Channel Eyes New Venture.

2011 Corvette Offer From GM

MICHIGAN (GaeaTimes.com)- General Motors the US based auto giant make various types of cars and among them Corvette deserves a special mention. It is loved by those who want raw power and style in their cars and do not mind spending a fortune for that. For the new 2011 Corvette models the company is …. Original article  : 2011 Corvette Offer From GM.

Discovery Channel Tying Up With Sony

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- After Hollywood and major production studios the major TV networks have been affected by the 3D mania. ESPN and National Geographic have already started broadcasting content in 3D format and in near future a number of other channels are also going to join the 3D bandwagon, which means more entertainment … Original article on : Discovery Channel Tying Up With Sony.

Freer technology budgets, more sophisticated factories lead Intel to best-in-a-decade profit

Freer budgets help Intel’s best-in-a-decade profit
SAN FRANCISCO – The last time Intel Corp. pulled in profit this big, dot-com delirium was in full swing and Internet fever fueled spectacular computer sales.
Now, as the technology industry recovers from a slump caused by the financial meltdown, the world’s No. 1 semiconductor company has reported its … Original article on : Freer technology budgets, more sophisticated factories lead Intel to best-in-a-decade profit.

China signs deals to $10B invest in Argentina’s railways but no progress on soy dispute

China to invest $10B in Argentina’s railways

BEIJING – Argentina and China signed a deal for Beijing to invest $10 billion in the South American nation’s railways during a visit by the Argentine president but there was no sign of progress in a dispute over soy imports.
The agreements announced Tuesday during the visit by President Cristina … Read more >>>.

Summary Box: Apple need not respond to Consumer Reports on antenna design issue, analysts say

Summary Box: Apple silent on antenna critique
THE CRITIQUE: Consumer Reports says reception problems with Apple’s iPhone 4 are caused by the antenna design. The magazine’s tests show holding the phone a certain way interferes. Some Apple watchers think Apple should recall the phones or give out free cases.
THE DEFENSE: Apple hasn’t responded directly. …. Original article  : Summary Box: Apple need not respond to Consumer Reports on antenna design issue, analysts say.

Summary Box: Intel pulls off strongest net income in a decade on freer tech budgets

Summary Box: Intel’s 2Q net is best in a decade

BLOWOUT QUARTER: Intel books its largest quarterly net income in a decade as corporations step up spending on computers. Chipmaker earns $2.89 billion on revenue of $10.77 billion.
FREER TECH BUDGETS: An encouraging sign for the economy was that companies spent more on upgrading workers’ personal computers, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Intel pulls off strongest net income in a decade on freer tech budgets.

With Apple’s fans, iPhone maker may not need to respond to Consumer Reports critique

Apple silent after Consumer Reports critique
SEATTLE – A decision by Consumer Reports against endorsing the latest iPhone because of reception problems threatens to tarnish Apple Inc.’s reputation, yet fans who have braved poor reception for years are likely to keep buying the product.
In fact, some analysts say Apple could simply ignore calls by … Original source on Gaea Times at : With Apple’s fans, iPhone maker may not need to respond to Consumer Reports critique.

Digital River names former Autodesk CFO to board, citing experience in finance and tech

Digital River names former Autodesk CFO to board
MINNEAPOLIS – Digital River Inc. said Tuesday it has appointed a former chief financial officer of Autodesk Inc. to its board.
Digital River, which builds and manages online businesses for clients, named Alfred Castino as a director.
Digital River said Castino has broad experience in overseeing the finances … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Digital River names former Autodesk CFO to board, citing experience in finance and tech.

Yahoo, Microsoft chip away at Google’s huge search lead with help from automated queries

Yahoo, Microsoft gain ground on Google in search
SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc. and Microsoft Corp. gained a little more ground on Internet search leader Google Inc. in June, largely because of techniques that automate some search requests.
Even with the extra help, both Yahoo and Microsoft still lag far behind Google in the Internet’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yahoo, Microsoft chip away at Google’s huge search lead with help from automated queries.

EBay shareholders tied to nurses union seek details of agreement over Whitman altercation

EBay shareholders seek details of Whitman deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Two eBay shareholders have asked the online auction company to release details of a confidential settlement it paid to a staffer who accused then-CEO Meg Whitman of pushing her.
The Republican gubernatorial nominee has acknowledged reaching a deal with the employee over the altercation three years ago.
The …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : EBay shareholders tied to nurses union seek details of agreement over Whitman altercation.

Automakers make between-year tweaks to boost midsize car gas mileage

Automakers tweak midsize cars to boost gas mileage
DETROIT – To improve gas mileage, automakers are tweaking cars and trucks between model years, especially in the cost-conscious and popular market for midsize sedans.
Honda Motor Co. recently announced changes in its Accord sedan that boosted highway mileage by almost 10 percent from the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Automakers make between-year tweaks to boost midsize car gas mileage.

Stocks extend gains into 6th straight day after Alcoa, CSX report upbeat profit, outlook

Stocks surge after Alcoa, CSX report strong profit
NEW YORK – The stock market got a shot of confidence from the start of second-quarter earnings season.
Investors sent stocks sharply higher Tuesday after better-than-expected profits from aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. and railroad operator CSX Corp. The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 145 points … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Stocks extend gains into 6th straight day after Alcoa, CSX report upbeat profit, outlook.

Intel 2Q net income is its biggest profit in a decade, but fresh economic worries persist

Intel posts biggest quarterly profit in a decade
SAN FRANCISCO – Intel Corp. has posted its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the company benefits from a strengthening computer market and more sophisticated factories.
An encouraging sign for the economy was that large corporations, which have been slower than consumers to …. Read the original article  : here.

Summary Box: GE, venture capital funds put up $200 million for electric grid projects

Summary Box: GE’s $200M electric grid fund

THE MONEY: GE and four venture capital firms are putting up $200 million to fund projects designed to improve the electric grid.
THE REASON: GE is heavily involved in “Smart Grid” technology, tools meant to improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of energy use from the power plant … Original article on : Summary Box: GE, venture capital funds put up $200 million for electric grid projects.

Apple reputation challenged following Consumer Reports tests of iPhone 4

Apple reputation challenged after iPhone 4 tests
SEATTLE – Apple has an iPhone problem it probably can’t just fix with duct tape.
Consumer Reports said this week that it won’t endorse the iPhone 4 as “recommended” because tests show that simply holding the gadget can cause reception to fade.
Bloggers and others have been speculating since …. Original article  : Apple reputation challenged following Consumer Reports tests of iPhone 4.

ACLU, publishers sue Mass. over obscenity law that covers IMs, text messages, e-mail

Groups sue Mass. over newly expanded obscenity law

BOSTON – A coalition of booksellers and Internet content providers on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging an expansion of Massachusetts’ obscenity law to include electronic communications that may be harmful to minors.
Supporters say the new law, which went into effect Monday, closes a loophole that led the …. Read the original article  : ACLU, publishers sue Mass. over obscenity law that covers IMs, text messages, e-mail.

China replaces India as preferred outsourcing destination

NEW DELHI – China has replaced India as the primary destination of outsourcing and shared services for Asia-Pacific companies, according to the accounting firm KPMG.

The China Daily quoted the KPMG survey, which covered 280 senior company executives across Asia, as saying [..] Read the original article: here.

Samsung commissions study of health risks at semiconductor plants amid cancer fears

Samsung commissions semiconductor safety study
SEOUL, South Korea – Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has commissioned an independent health and safety review of its semiconductor factories in South Korea after employee illnesses and deaths raised fears of cancer risks.
The yearlong investigation will be carried out by an independent team of leading occupational health and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Epic Browser For Indian Users

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The internet browser war is only hotting up with time. After the new versions of browsers like Opera, Firefox and Chrome a browser with Indian origin has hit the bandwagon. The Epic browser has been made to cater to the need of the Indian web users. The developers of the browsers …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Epic Browser For Indian Users.

China’s microblogs facing new restrictions as “beta” tags appear, worrying users

China’s microblogs facing new restrictions
BEIJING – China’s Twitter-like websites are facing new threats of censorship.
One of the country’s top microblogs is down for maintenance, and the other three have begun displaying a “beta” tag to indicate they are in testing, though they have been operating for months.
Users worry that the changes … Original article on : China’s microblogs facing new restrictions as “beta” tags appear, worrying users.

Digital advertising company VisionChina lands new contract with Beijing’s subway system

VisionChina inks new deal with Beijing subway

LOS ANGELES – Chinese digital advertising company VisionChina Media Inc. said Wednesday that it has signed a five-year contract with Beijing’s subway system.
The agreement extends VisionChina’s existing contract with the subway system.
VisionChina, which is based in Beijing, operates a mobile digital television and advertising network aimed at subway riders …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Surfing the Web, in the sky, for free? It could happen as soon as next year, analyst says

Could free Wi-Fi soon hit the skies?
NEW YORK – Travelers used to getting a free wireless Internet connection on land aren’t willing to pay for one at 30,000 feet.
Wireless Internet service on airlines hasn’t caught on, mostly because of the price. Travelers already paying $25 to check a bag and $20 for a …. Source article  : Surfing the Web, in the sky, for free? It could happen as soon as next year, analyst says.

Intel results show companies are spending more on technology but still worried about economy

Companies spending more on tech but still cautious
SAN FRANCISCO – Companies finally appear to be muscling up their spending on the most expensive kinds of computers after slashing budgets during the recession, but fears of more economic uncertainty are proving tough for the technology industry to shake.
Intel Corp., which makes the brains for … Original article on : Intel results show companies are spending more on technology but still worried about economy.

Officials begin work on spectrum inventory to find more airwaves for wireless broadband

Government working on wireless spectrum inventory
WASHINGTON – Federal officials are beginning work on a comprehensive inventory of the nation’s radio spectrum in hopes of finding more capacity for wireless high-speed Internet connections.
Federal Communications Commission Julius Genachowski says his agency is working closely with the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration to catalog … Original article on : Officials begin work on spectrum inventory to find more airwaves for wireless broadband.

Sony to offer Hulu Plus preview on PlayStation 3 right away

Sony PS3 to offer Hulu Plus preview immediately

LOS ANGELES – Some PlayStation 3 users in the U.S. will be able to try out the $9.99-per-month video subscription plan from Hulu right away.
Sony Corp. says that means the PlayStation 3 will be the only game console able to play streaming videos from Hulu this year.
Hulu plans … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sony to offer Hulu Plus preview on PlayStation 3 right away.

Google hands out $479,000 in project grants to test the academic value of its digital library

Google finances projects to test digital library
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. is giving researchers nearly a half-million dollars to test the academic value of its rapidly growing online library.
The grants announced Wednesday will be used to help pay for 12 humanities projects studying questions that will require sifting through thousands of books to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Review: Infocast Internet media display does it all, but few things well

Review: Infocast Web media display not so talented
SAN FRANCISCO – If you like the idea of a digital photo frame but are concerned about shelling out nearly $100 or more for the gadget equivalent of a one-trick pony, the Insignia Infocast may sound intriguing.
The touch-screen-enabled, Internet-connected device can play music and show news … Original source on Gaea Times at : Review: Infocast Internet media display does it all, but few things well.

Worldwide computer shipments rise 22 percent, helped by business spending on new PCs

Global PC shipments jump 22 percent
SEATTLE – Market research group IDC said Wednesday that worldwide shipments of personal computers climbed 22.4 percent in the second quarter as businesses replaced aging computers and consumers continued to show interest in inexpensive laptops.
The growth was half a percentage point less than IDC predicted because …. Source article  : Worldwide computer shipments rise 22 percent, helped by business spending on new PCs.

Hilton turns to AT&T for management of guest Internet services

Hilton turns over guest Internet services to AT&T

McLEAN, Va. – Hilton Worldwide said Wednesday that AT&T will manage Wi-Fi and Internet services at its 3,200 hotels in the U.S. and Canada.
AT&T will operate the “Stay Connected” program for Hilton’s ten brands, the company said. The Dallas-based phone company has already designed and installed equipment for …. Read the original article  : here.

Fight over programming fees between Cablevision and AT&T endangers popular AMC series

‘Mad Men’ premiere may go dark for AT&T customers

LOS ANGELES – A fight over programming fees has taken a new hostage: the season premiere of AMC’s “Mad Men” on July 25.
AT&T Inc. said Wednesday that Rainbow Media, a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corp., is playing hardball in fee negotiations over three channels: AMC, IFC and … Read more : Fight over programming fees between Cablevision and AT&T endangers popular AMC series.

MoMA show examines pivotal years 1913-1917 in Henri Matisse’s long career

MoMA show examines Matisse’s craft
NEW YORK – Imagine you had X-ray vision and could peer beneath the layers of paint on a canvas to discover the painstaking process of creating a masterpiece.

That’s essentially what curators have done in an exhibition on Henri Matisse that opens Sunday at the Museum of Modern Art after making its … Read this article on Gaea Times at : MoMA show examines pivotal years 1913-1917 in Henri Matisse’s long career.

Stocks turn positive as Intel earnings, outlook overshadow disappointing retail sales report

Stocks rise modestly on strong Intel earnings

NEW YORK – Stocks rose modestly Wednesday as Intel’s strong earnings and outlook encouraged investors to set aside their disappointment over a weak retail sales report.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 9 points, putting the index in line to extend its six-day winning streak. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite rose …. Read the original article  : Stocks turn positive as Intel earnings, outlook overshadow disappointing retail sales report.

IGate posts sharply higher 2nd-quarter profit, revenue

IGate posts sharp jump in 2Q profit
FREMONT, Calif. – IGate Corp. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit nearly doubled as revenue grew and the information technology and outsourcing company added more clients.

The results nbeat expectations, and its shares rose $1.03, or 7.3 percent, to $15.20 in morning trading.
“We had a good quarter and are encouraged by …. Source article  : IGate posts sharply higher 2nd-quarter profit, revenue.

Breaking up is hard: Lines of poetry a tough fit in e-form

Breaking up is hard: Poems a tough fit in e-form

NEW YORK – Billy Collins, one of the country’s most popular poets, had never seen his work in e-book form until he recently downloaded his latest collection on his Kindle.
He was unpleasantly surprised.
“I found that even in a very small font that if the original line …. Original source  : Breaking up is hard: Lines of poetry a tough fit in e-form.

Intel shares get a boost from stronger-than expected 2Q results, outlook

Ahead of the Bell: Intel shares jump
NEW YORK – Intel Corp.’s shares got a boost in premarket trading Wednesday after the world’s largest chip maker posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, boosted by an uptick in technology spending as companies emerge from the economic slump.

Intel also raised its guidance for the third quarter. Its …. Read the original article  : Intel shares get a boost from stronger-than expected 2Q results, outlook.

Vaseline launches skin-whitening Facebook tool for India (lead)

Melbourne, July 14 (ANI): Skincare group Vaseline has introduced a skin-lightening application for Facebook in India enabling users to make their skin whiter in their profile pictures.

According to news.com.au, the download is designed to promote Vaseline’s range of skin-lightening creams for men, a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Vaseline launches skin-whitening Facebook tool for India (lead).

Epic Browser Launched

BANGALORE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hidden Reflex which happens to be Bangalore based firm has launched Epic browser in the market. Epic browser happens to be the very first Indian browser which draws it’s element of inspiration from Mozilla Firefox.
Just out of the bag, the Epic browser is based upon regional features that shall give all Indian …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Apex committee on National E-Governance Plan to meet today

NEW DELHI – The Apex Committee on National E-Governance Plan (NeGP), chaired by Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar, will meet here today to review all 27 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) being implemented under it.

According to an official press release, the Secretary of the Ministry or Department of the concerned MMP will present before the Committee [..] Read the original article: here.

Optimum Online Webmail Down?

New York (GaeaTimes.com) Optimum Online appears to be having some problems with their Webmail services due to some technical difficulties. The clients are reported to have problems with accessing their accounts. Some users are reported to get the ‘Secure Connection Failed’ Message. The company is aware of the problem and they are reportedly working …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google’s hiring spree boosts economy, undercuts earnings to investors’ dismay

Google expansion helps economy, hurts stock price
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. is doing its part to stimulate the economy and hurting its stock in the process.
With its payroll swelling at the fastest rate in four years, some of Google’s expenses are climbing faster than its revenue.
That’s creating a drag on its earnings, which …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google’s hiring spree boosts economy, undercuts earnings to investors’ dismay.

Venture-capital investments climb 53 percent in 2nd quarter, reflecting confidence in economy

Venture-cap investments climb 53 pct in 2Q

SAN FRANCISCO – Venture capitalists funneled more money into U.S. startups in the second quarter, indicating continuing confidence that the economy is on the mend.
A study scheduled for release Friday shows that startup investments in the April-June period climbed 53 percent from the same three months in 2009 to … Read more »».

Ohio woman who put $10,000 LeBron James pendant on eBay says it’s been taken, wants it back

Ohio woman says $10,000 LeBron James pendant taken

WADSWORTH, Ohio – An Ohio woman who said she paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant worth nearly $10,000 says it’s been taken from her.
Vaneisha Robinson had the basketball jersey-shaped white gold pendant appraised and put it for sale on eBay. She says she …. Original article  : Ohio woman who put $10,000 LeBron James pendant on eBay says it’s been taken, wants it back.

AT&T U-verse reaches deal with Cablevision subsidiary to keep AMC, ‘Mad Men’ premiere

AT&T U-verse reaches deal to keep AMC, ‘Mad Men’

LOS ANGELES – Averting a standoff over programming fees, AT&T Inc. said Thursday it has reached a deal to keep channels AMC, IFC and WE tv on the tube for its 2.3 million U-verse TV subscribers.
Last-minute negotiations with Rainbow Media, a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corp., resulted …. Read the original article  : AT&T U-verse reaches deal with Cablevision subsidiary to keep AMC, ‘Mad Men’ premiere.

Video game sales show another decline in June, says NPD

June video game sales decline again, NPD says
NEW YORK – Summer doldrums weighed on the video game industry in June, with U.S. retail sales of hardware, software and accessories down 6 percent from a year earlier, to $1.1 billion.
Market researcher NPD Group said Thursday that sales of game software tumbled 15 percent to … Original article on : Video game sales show another decline in June, says NPD.

Google’s 2Q earnings increase 24 pct, but stock falls amid European worries

Google’s 2Q earnings rise 24 pct, but miss target
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc.’s second-quarter earnings missed analysts’ target as higher expenses and the fallout from the European debt crisis dragged down the Internet search leader.
The letdown announced Thursday stemmed from Google’s expanding payroll and a run-up in the U.S. dollar that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google’s 2Q earnings increase 24 pct, but stock falls amid European worries.

AMD whittles 2Q loss as chip sales rebound; spinoff investment drags down net

AMD whittles 2Q loss as chip sales rebound
SAN FRANCISCO – Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shrank its second-quarter loss on reviving sales of computers that use its chips and a wrenching effort to shed costs that’s lasted years.
The results were better than analysts had expected, and AMD’s stock rose 4.7 percent, or 35 cents, … Original article on : AMD whittles 2Q loss as chip sales rebound; spinoff investment drags down net.

New tourism website uses Google Earth software to offer 3-D views of Hawaii attractions

Website, Google Earth offer 3-D views of Hawaii
HONOLULU – A new website backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar says it will offer potential visitors to Hawaii the ability to view hotels, shops and tourist attractions in three dimensions and from different angles in an interactive virtual tour.
Team Vision Virtual launched 3DHawaii.com on Thursday, …. Read the original article  : New tourism website uses Google Earth software to offer 3-D views of Hawaii attractions.

Analyst trims price targets on Western Digital, Seagate Technology

Analyst cuts target on Western Digital, Seagate

LOS ANGELES – An analyst trimmed his price targets on shares of Western Digital Corp. and Seagate Technology, saying the makers of hard disk drives for consumers will face weak demand.
Wedbush Securities analyst Kaushik Roy trimmed his price target on Western Digital to $42 from $48 and cut his …. Source  : Analyst trims price targets on Western Digital, Seagate Technology.

AMD shrinks 2Q loss as chip sales rebound; loss on factory investment drags down numbers

AMD shrinks 2Q loss as chip sales rebound
SAN FRANCISCO – Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shrank its second-quarter loss on reviving sales of computers that use its chips and a wrenching years-long effort to shed costs.

AMD would have made money were it not for a loss related to its investment in factories it used to own …. Original article  : AMD shrinks 2Q loss as chip sales rebound; loss on factory investment drags down numbers.

Google’s second-quarter earnings rise 24 percent, but fall below analyst estimates

Google 2Q earnings miss analyst target
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc.’s second-quarter earnings missed analysts’ target as higher expenses and the fallout from the European debt crisis dragged down the Internet search leader.
The letdown announced Thursday stemmed from Google’s expanding payroll and a run-up in the U.S. dollar that has been driven … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google’s second-quarter earnings rise 24 percent, but fall below analyst estimates.

Calif. company wins contract to supply 620,000 smart meters to Central Maine Power

Calif. company to supply smart meters to CMP
PORTLAND, Maine – Central Maine Power, the state’s largest electric utility, has selected a California company to supply 620,000 so-called smart meters to be installed by early 2012, reducing costs for CMP and allowing consumers to monitor their power consumption, the companies said Thursday.
Redwood City-based Trilliant … Read more >>.

Obama says Michigan battery plant groundbreaking lays foundation for economic growth

Obama touts investment in Michigan battery plant

HOLLAND, Mich. – Seeking to boost economic spirits, President Barack Obama on Thursday hailed the construction of another car-battery plant as a symbol of a made-in-America rebound from desperate times.
Said the president to workers: “You are leading the way in showing how manufacturing jobs are coming right back here …. Source  : Obama says Michigan battery plant groundbreaking lays foundation for economic growth.

Federal regulators seek to expand use of broadband program for rural health care

FCC seeks to boost rural health care program use

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are proposing changes to expand use of the $400 million government program that subsidizes Internet services at hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities in rural areas.
The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to consider changes to its rural health care program, one …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal regulators seek to expand use of broadband program for rural health care.

Paul Allen answers Gates-Buffet challenge, pledges to share his billions

Billionaire Paul Allen pledges to share his wealth
SEATTLE – Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen said Thursday that the majority of his wealth will go to philanthropy after his death.
The Seattle billionaire says that has been his plan for years.
A spokesman for the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Aaron Blank, said the announcement was a …. Source article  : Paul Allen answers Gates-Buffet challenge, pledges to share his billions.

Apple to hold press conference Friday amid iPhone 4 antenna problems

Apple to speak on iPhone 4 amid antenna troubles
NEW YORK – Apple Inc. will hold a press conference on Friday to discuss the latest iPhone model amid complaints about its antenna and Consumer Reports magazine’s refusal to endorse it until the problems get fixed.
Apple would not provide details on the nature of the … Read : Apple to hold press conference Friday amid iPhone 4 antenna problems.

Google’s 2nd-quarter results expected to provide insight into e-commerce strength

High hopes riding on Google’s 2nd-quarter results
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google Inc. will signal whether electronic commerce is still building on its recent momentum with the release of its second-quarter earnings after the stock market closes Thursday.
Besides running the Internet’s most popular search engine, Google also powers the Web’s largest advertising network. That …. Read the original article  : here.

“I Write Like” Catches Eye Balls

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- A recently launched website named “I Write Like” is creating a buzz all over the internet with hoards of curious people and writers turning to the website to find out whom they write like. The website that has been created by a 27-year-old Russian software programmer Dmitry Chestnykh claims that it …. Source  : “I Write Like” Catches Eye Balls.

After Dickens, spy Chapman now quotes Eleanor Roosevelt on Facebook

NEW YORK – Last week she quoted Charles Dickens on Facebook, this time Russian spy Anna Chapman has quoted Eleanor Roosevelt.

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face,” the deported Chapman, 28, wrote, quoting from a book the then-76-year-old Roosevelt, widow of …. Source  : After Dickens, spy Chapman now quotes Eleanor Roosevelt on Facebook.

Apple says iPhone 4 drops fewer than 1 additional call per 100 compared with iPhone 3GS

Apple: iPhone 4 drops more calls than iPhone 3GS
SEATTLE – Gripes from some people about the iPhone 4’s antenna design have overshadowed many buyers’ comments that the newest smart phone from Apple Inc. gets far better reception than previous models.
As it turns out, the iPhone 4 drops more calls than the older iPhone …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Correction: Brammo electric motorcyle story

Correction: Brammo electric motorcyle story

ASHLAND, Ore. – In a story July 15 about Brammo Inc.’s electric motorcycles, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the cheapest Harley-Davidson Inc. motorcycle sells for $10,500. The company said its motorcycles start at $6,999.
…. Original source  : Correction: Brammo electric motorcyle story.

Do you write like Charles Dickens or Stephen King? Website ‘I Write Like’ says it can tell you

I Write Like erupts online, authors scratch heads

NEW YORK – For anyone who has ever thought Charles Dickens was lurking inside his or her prose, a new website claims it can find your inner author.
The recently launched I Write Like has one simple gimmick: You paste a few paragraphs that exemplify your writing, then click … Read more : Do you write like Charles Dickens or Stephen King? Website ‘I Write Like’ says it can tell you.

Apple’s Steve Jobs: iPhone isn’t perfect, offers free cases to prevent reception problem

Apple CEO on antenna problem: ‘We aren’t perfect’
CUPERTINO, Calif. – A perfect iPhone? There’s no app for that.
Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to prevent reception problems that occur when people cover a certain spot on the phone with a bare hand.
CEO Steve Jobs apologized Friday … Original article on : Apple’s Steve Jobs: iPhone isn’t perfect, offers free cases to prevent reception problem.

Google acquires Metaweb, says deal will improve search, make Web more meaningful

Google buys Metaweb to ‘improve search’
LOS ANGELES – Search giant Google Inc. says it has bought Metaweb Inc., a company that helps connect Internet search words to real-world things.
Terms were not disclosed.
Google director of product management, Jack Menzel, said in a blog post Friday that the acquisition will help “improve search and make …. Source article  : Google acquires Metaweb, says deal will improve search, make Web more meaningful.

Summary Box: Shares of Qlik, RealD soar in market debuts, help revive confidence in IPOs

Summary Box: Tech IPOs revive hope in market

BIG GAINS: Both software company Qlik Technologies Inc. and 3-D movie technology provider RealD Inc. soared more than 20 percent on their first day of trading.
SPILLOVER: Their performance could boost interest in other IPOs after a rough second quarter, when 17 companies had to cancel offerings due to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Shares of Qlik, RealD soar in market debuts, help revive confidence in IPOs.

Apple to give iPhone buyers cases to alleviate antenna problems, CEO says’We’re not perfect’

Apple: Free cases to alleviate iPhone 4 problems
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple Inc. will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to alleviate the so-called “death grip” problem in which holding the phone with a bare hand can muffle the wireless signal.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the giveaway Friday during a … Read : Apple to give iPhone buyers cases to alleviate antenna problems, CEO says’We’re not perfect’.

Technology IPOs Qlik, RealD soar in market debuts, reviving confidence in IPO fundraising

Strong tech company IPOs revive hope in market

NEW YORK – The strong performance of two technology IPOs Friday, which came despite a big tumble in the stock market, is rekindling hope that the capital markets can fund the growth of companies.
Shares of business analytics software company Qlik Technologies Inc., based in Radnor, Pa., rose 29 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Technology IPOs Qlik, RealD soar in market debuts, reviving confidence in IPO fundraising.

Apple to give iPhone buyers free cases, Apple’s Jobs admits ‘We’re not perfect’

Apple to give iPhone buyers free cases
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple says it will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone model to alleviate the so-called “death grip” problem: holding the phone with a bare hand can muffle the wireless signal.
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs announced the giveaway Friday at the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Apple to give iPhone buyers free cases, Apple’s Jobs admits ‘We’re not perfect’.

Apple’s Jobs admits ‘we’re not perfect’ as company faces iPhone antenna troubles

Apple’s Jobs admits ‘we’re not perfect’
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple CEO Steve Jobs is responding to growing complaints about the latest iPhone by declaring, “We’re not perfect.”
Apple Inc. has been beset with complaints from buyers of its iPhone 4 that holding the phone with a bare hand can muffle the wireless signal. The … Read more : Apple’s Jobs admits ‘we’re not perfect’ as company faces iPhone antenna troubles.

Old Spice ad campaign swarms YouTube, with some 180 videos uploaded this week

Old Spice ad campaign goes viral _ and then some

NEW YORK – In one of the largest viral video ad campaign ever launched, Old Spice is swarming YouTube.
The Procter & Gamble Co. brand released more than 180 videos featuring the campaign’s star, ex-football player Isaiah Mustafa (moo-STAH’-fah). In the videos, he responds personally to online …. Original article  : Old Spice ad campaign swarms YouTube, with some 180 videos uploaded this week.

Newspaper publisher Gannett to partner with Yahoo on local advertising sales

Gannett to partner with Yahoo on local advertising
MCLEAN, Va. – Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, is partnering with Yahoo Inc. to sell local online advertising. It’s a deal that could help Gannett boost revenue as its traditional print business declines.
Gannett said that all of its newspapers and seven of its 23 … Read more >>.

Shares of software provider Qlik Technologies jump after IPO prices high, raising $112 million

Qlik shares jump after IPO prices high
NEW YORK – Shares of business software company Qlik Technologies are leaping in their market debut after the company priced its initial public offering above expectations, suggesting strong demand.

The successful IPO helps set a brighter tone for the third quarter IPO market after companies struggled to raise money, or …. Source  : Shares of software provider Qlik Technologies jump after IPO prices high, raising $112 million.

Ex-CEO Thomas Bloch plans to leave board of H&R Block, bashes company’s priorities

Ex-H&R Block CEO blasts company; will leave board

NEW YORK – Former H&R Block Inc. CEO Thomas Bloch says he is leaving the tax preparer’s board of directors, and sharply criticized the company’s priorities, prices, and its failure to keep up with do-it-yourself online tax programs.
Bloch, who was president and CEO of the Kansas City company … Read more : Ex-CEO Thomas Bloch plans to leave board of H&R Block, bashes company’s priorities.

Turkey unveils first Turkish-made unmanned surveillance plane, hopes to export it

Turkey unveils its own drone plane for first time

ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey on Friday unveiled its first drone airplane, a surveillance craft able to fly for 24-hour stretches over the rugged mountains where Kurdish rebels are waging a deadly insurgency.
Turkey’s eagerness to produce its own military technology mirrors its increasingly robust and independent diplomacy in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Turkey unveils first Turkish-made unmanned surveillance plane, hopes to export it.

Dell says SEC staff to recommend settlement in long-running accounting investigation

Dell: SEC staff to recommend accounting settlement
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Computer maker Dell Inc. said Friday it’s getting closer to settling investigations by regulators into its accounting and the actions of CEO Michael Dell.
The computer maker has proposed settlements to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which the staff will …. Read the original article  : Dell says SEC staff to recommend settlement in long-running accounting investigation.

C.P. Joshi launches AWAASSOFT- a web enabled software for Indira Awaas Yojana

NEW DELHI – Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Dr. C.P. Joshi today launched a web enabled software for Indira Awaas Yojana named as AWAASSoft.

He congratulated the ministry personnel in expediting the digitization of the work which was earlier being done on manual basis.

Dr. Joshi expressed the hope that from now onwards … Read : C.P. Joshi launches AWAASSOFT- a web enabled software for Indira Awaas Yojana.

Apple invites press to Silicon Valley for iPhone 4 announcement; specifics not known

Ahead of the Bell: Apple iPhone 4 announcement
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple Inc. is holding a press conference at its Silicon Valley headquarters Friday morning to talk about its latest iPhone model.
Apple hasn’t said what, specifically, it plans to say about the iPhone 4. It’s likely the company will respond to complaints …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BSNL Mobile Plan For Amarnath Yatra

JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Pilgrims visiting the holy shrine at Amarnath have reason to be happy. The BSNL mobile telecom service has launched its connection at the caves of Amarnath in Kashmir thus making it easier for tourists and pilgrims visiting the holy shrine to remain in touch with their friends and relatives …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : BSNL Mobile Plan For Amarnath Yatra.

BSNL Mobile Launches New Plan

ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The state run mobile service operator BSNL mobile launched a new plan yesterday for its customers in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The ‘Nestham Plan’ as it has been named will be accessible to customers using the 2G GSM prepaid connections only. A statement by the BSNL service providers in … Read more >>>.

Apple Press Conference Offers Surprises

CUPERTINO (GaeaTimes.com)- Nothing can stop Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple Inc. when it comes to highlighting the exclusiveness of the company’s products and it was proved once more at the press conference that took place on Friday at the headquarters of the company. He surprised the attendees by doing what no one expected [..] Read the original article: here.

German minister lashes out at Facebook’s privacy policy, accuses network of breaching the law

German minister lashes out at Facebook
BERLIN – A German minister has sharply criticized Facebook’s privacy policy and accuses the social networking site of breaching the law.
Consumer protection minister Ilse Aigner told German news weekly Focus the company must stop saving personal data about people who are not using the network.
She told the magazine’s …. Source  : German minister lashes out at Facebook’s privacy policy, accuses network of breaching the law.

Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson posts profit in Q2, boosted by smart phones

Sony Ericsson posts profit in Q2
STOCKHOLM – Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson on Friday reported a ???12 million ($15.5 million) net profit for the second quarter, up from a ???213 million loss the year before, due to the continued success of its smart phones as well as cost cuts.
Analysts deemed the report somewhat … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson posts profit in Q2, boosted by smart phones.

German aquarium rejects Madrid’s bid to buy ‘Octopus Paul’ after Spain World Cup win

Germany rejects Spanish bid to buy Octopus Oracle
BERLIN – Octopus oracle Paul’s prescience wasn’t needed to predict how this one would turn out: His aquarium in Germany says there’s no way they’re sending the celebrity mollusk to Spain.
The response comes after the Madrid Zoo made an unspecified bid for the octopus, who famously … Original article on : German aquarium rejects Madrid’s bid to buy ‘Octopus Paul’ after Spain World Cup win.