Overseas hackers using Chinese IPs to launch cyber attacks: Experts

NEW DELHI – China is not home to malicious hackers, as many of the web-related attacks in the country originate from overseas, according to analysts.It is very complicated to locate an original attack”, the China Daily quoted a participant at the 9th Xcon conference, an annual gathering of senior cyber security analysts, as saying in … Original article on : Overseas hackers using Chinese IPs to launch cyber attacks: Experts.

Dish Network to Send Live Stream to iPad, Android and Blackberry

According to an unconfirmed report, Dish Network tied up with SingleBox to send live streaming Digital TV to iPad, Android and Blackberry devices as early as in September. Financial Times?? reported lately that Verizon and Motorola are working on a tablet that will also stream TV. If true, this announcement will bring digital TV …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dish Network to Send Live Stream to iPad, Android and Blackberry.

China Unicom to sell Apple’s iPhone with Wi-Fi, adding to smart phone competition

China Unicom to sell Apple’s iPhone with Wi-Fi
BEIJING – Apple’s Chinese partner says it will sell iPhones with Wi-Fi starting Monday, adding to mounting competition in China’s smart phone market.
China Unicom Ltd. started selling the iPhone in October but early models lacked wireless connections due to Chinese regulations. Industry analysts say that hurt …. Original article  : China Unicom to sell Apple’s iPhone with Wi-Fi, adding to smart phone competition.

Microchip Technology’s net income more than triples, company raises dividend

Microchip Tech’s net income more than triples

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Microchip Technology Inc. on Thursday reported that its net income more than tripled in the latest quarter as sales of analog chips and micrcontrollers set records and the company benefited from a big acquisition.
Microchip, whose chips are used in cars, home appliances, robotics, medical devices and … Original article on : Microchip Technology’s net income more than triples, company raises dividend.

Activision’s 2nd-quarter net income climbs but revenue slides; shares fall outlook disappoints

Activision 2Q revenue, 3Q outlook disappoint

NEW YORK – A weaker-than-expected outlook for the current quarter sent shares of Activision Blizzard Inc. lower in after-hours trading Thursday, though the video game publisher reaffirmed its outlook for the full year.
The publisher of the blockbuster “Call of Duty” and “Guitar Hero” games reported a higher net income for …. Source article  : Activision’s 2nd-quarter net income climbs but revenue slides; shares fall outlook disappoints.

Summary Box: Federal Communications Commission abandons network neutrality talks

Summary Box: FCC abandons net neutrality talks
WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Communications Commission is abandoning efforts to negotiate a compromise on so-called “network neutrality” rules intended to ensure that phone and cable TV companies cannot discriminate against Internet traffic traveling over their broadband lines.
THE BACK DROP: The FCC announcement comes as two big companies …. Source article  : Summary Box: Federal Communications Commission abandons network neutrality talks.

With the swipe of a finger, travel planning with Lonely Planet’s e-book a breeze

Travel planning just got easier _ and more fun
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – One of the best parts of travel happens before leaving home: reading books, checking out websites and watching programs about your destination.
Months before a vacation, I pore over travel guides and ponder possible itineraries. I pester my husband with questions.
Should we … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : With the swipe of a finger, travel planning with Lonely Planet’s e-book a breeze.

Pentagon demands that WikiLeaks ‘do the right thing’ and return leaked Afghan war documents

Pentagon demands return of leaked war documents
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon demanded Thursday that a website that solicits leaked government secrets cancel any plan to publish more classified military documents and pull back tens of thousands of secret Afghan war logs already posted on the Internet.
The demand, which the Pentagon has no independent power … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pentagon demands that WikiLeaks ‘do the right thing’ and return leaked Afghan war documents.

Pay-more-per-view: Consumer demand, price hikes boost cable, satellite TV 2nd quarter earnings

Consumer demand boosts cable, satellite TV profits

PHILADELPHIA – Consumers are feeling more confident about spending on small luxuries such as premium cable services and pay-per-view, propelling the earnings of cable and satellite TV providers upward in the second quarter. Advertisers, particularly automakers, also spent more in the quarter.
Time Warner Cable Inc., DirecTV Inc. and Cablevision … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pay-more-per-view: Consumer demand, price hikes boost cable, satellite TV 2nd quarter earnings.

US wades into BlackBerry disputes fearing disruption to overseas diplomacy, business

US wades into BlackBerry disputes overseas
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration waded into the growing international dispute over the banning of BlackBerry services on Thursday, saying it is seeking to broker compromises between the company that makes the popular smartphones and foreign governments that say they pose a security risk.
Worried that the ban will … Original source on Gaea Times at : US wades into BlackBerry disputes fearing disruption to overseas diplomacy, business.

Ansys 2nd-qtr profit beats analyst views, 3rd-qtr in line with expectations, stock falls

Ansys 2Q profit rises 31 percent
PITTSBURGH – Ansys Inc., an engineering and design software company, said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose 31 percent as revenue from software licenses and maintenance and service climbed.

Shares of Ansys, which also predicted third-quarter results in line with analyst expectations, fell $2.62, or 5.6 percent, to $43.96.
For the April-June … Read : Ansys 2nd-qtr profit beats analyst views, 3rd-qtr in line with expectations, stock falls.

Apple to push out update to patch security hole in software that runs iPhone, iPad

Apple to fix security hole in iPhone software
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple is planning to release a fix for a security hole in the software that runs on its iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices.
Hackers could gain access to data stored on Apple Inc.’s gadgets by putting a PDF file with hidden code onto … Read more : Apple to push out update to patch security hole in software that runs iPhone, iPad.

Activision Blizzard’d 2nd-quarter net income climbs but revenue slides

Activision 2Q net income climbs, revenue falls

NEW YORK – Activision Blizzard Inc. posted a higher net income for the second quarter Thursday as development expenses and other costs declined, but fewer game launches pushed revenue lower, shy of Wall Street’s expectations.
Its shares dropped in after-hours trading, as Activision has a history of beating analysts’ forecasts. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Activision Blizzard’d 2nd-quarter net income climbs but revenue slides.

Utah officials say Adobe’s plans to build $100M campus, hire 1,000 show growth of tech sector

Utah officials say Adobe investment is a big deal
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah officials heralded a major investment by software company Adobe Systems Inc. as a sign that a state that produces many early computer innovations is finally amassing jobs, talent and Fortune 500 operations instead of exporting startups through corporate mergers.
“This is …. Original article  : Utah officials say Adobe’s plans to build $100M campus, hire 1,000 show growth of tech sector.

IRS to end release of taxpayer debt information; will make loans against refunds harder to get

IRS to end release of taxpayer debt information

NEW YORK – The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it will end its policy of releasing information about back taxes and other debts taxpayers owe in the coming tax season.
The information, called debt indicators, has been included on acknowledgments the IRS sends tax preparers when it receives returns … Read more »».

Federal Communications Commission abandons efforts to reach compromise on network neutrality

FCC abandons efforts at net neutrality compromise
WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are abandoning efforts to negotiate a compromise on so-called “network neutrality” rules intended to ensure that phone and cable TV companies cannot discriminate against Internet traffic traveling over their broadband lines.
The announcement Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission ends weeks of FCC-brokered talks …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Packers S Atari Bigby to have ankle surgery, hopes to heal in a month

Packers S Bigby to have ankle surgery
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby will have surgery on his troublesome left ankle on Friday and hopes to heal within a month.

Bigby said Thursday that the procedure is a scope to clean up scar tissue, not a do-over of a previous surgery. He said …. Read the original article  : Packers S Atari Bigby to have ankle surgery, hopes to heal in a month.

US Cellular 2Q profit cut in half as it loses customers; plans to sell more smart phones

US Cellular 2Q profit cut in half, loses customers
CHICAGO – Regional cell phone company U.S. Cellular Corp. on Thursday said second-quarter results came below its own expectations as competition was tough and customers were opting for cheaper plans.
The Chicago-based company is the country’s sixth-largest wireless carrier by number of subscribers. It lost 3,000 … Read more >>>.

You can Use Your Mobile Phone as a Credit Card

Think about those days when you will be able to buy grocery by swiping your mobile phone. We have already seen that the technology allows bank information to be stored in the memory card of a mobile phone. Credit Card major Visa has planned to tie up with a Turkish bank and launch this … Read this article on Gaea Times at : You can Use Your Mobile Phone as a Credit Card.

WikiLeaks posts huge encrypted “Insurance” file to Web, sparking rumors of new revelations

WikiLeaks posts huge encrypted file to Web

LONDON – Online whistle-blower WikiLeaks has posted a huge encrypted file named “Insurance” to its website, sparking speculation that those behind the organization may be prepared to release more classified information if authorities interfere with them.
Bloggers have noted that it’s 20 times larger than the batch of 77,000 secret …. Read the original article  : WikiLeaks posts huge encrypted “Insurance” file to Web, sparking rumors of new revelations.