US Dept of Justice to Sue Oracle for Overcharging Claims

The US Justice dept is due to file a lawsuit that claims Oracle overcharged the federal government millions of dollars because the company failed to offer the Fed Govt the same heavy discounts that it offers commercial customers. As per its government contract, which ran from 1998 to 2006, Oracle was bound?? …. Source article  : US Dept of Justice to Sue Oracle for Overcharging Claims.

JailbreakMe 2.0 to Unlock Apple iPhone 4 and other iOS

For those looking to do much more with iPhone 4 than Apple allows, JailbreakMe 2.0 is the key. iPhone Dev Team aka Comex have provided the jailbreak tool for iPhone 4 that be used to unlock the iOS 4. We had already done with the iPhone 3.1.3 Jailbreak, But the JailbreakMe 2.0 hack works on …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : JailbreakMe 2.0 to Unlock Apple iPhone 4 and other iOS.

UAE, Saudi to suspend BlackBerry messaging and Web for national security and social concerns

UAE, Saudi to block BlackBerry on security fears
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The UAE said Sunday it will block key features on BlackBerry smart phones, citing national security concerns because the devices operate beyond the government’s ability to monitor their use. Officials in neighboring Saudi Arabia indicated it planned to follow suit.
The decision …. Original source  : UAE, Saudi to suspend BlackBerry messaging and Web for national security and social concerns.

Developers Chose Google, IBM as the Top Cloud Vendors

Software Developers selected Google as the top vendor for setup, infrastructure and application management in a Public Cloud and IBM was chosen as top choice for Private Cloud as per Evans Data’s released Cloud Development Survey 2010. According to 30 percent survey of over 400 software developers released end of June, 40% picked Google …. Source  : Developers Chose Google, IBM as the Top Cloud Vendors.

UAE, Saudis to block BlackBerry messaging and Web, citing national security, social concerns

UAE, Saudi Arabia to block key BlackBerry services
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The UAE said Sunday it will block key features on BlackBerry smart phones, citing national security concerns because the devices operate beyond the government’s ability to monitor their use. Neighboring Saudi Arabia quickly indicated it planned to follow suit.
The decision could … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UAE, Saudis to block BlackBerry messaging and Web, citing national security, social concerns.

Saudi Arabia joins UAE in plan to block BlackBerry messaging

Saudi to block BlackBerry messaging this month
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A telecommunications official says Saudi Arabia will block BlackBerry messaging later this month.
The official did not explain why the decision had been made in his comments on Sunday. But neighboring United Arab Emirates also said Sunday it would block BlackBerry e-mail, messaging and …. Read the original article  : Saudi Arabia joins UAE in plan to block BlackBerry messaging.

Pak reserve keeper reveals fitness issues on Facebook

LONDON – Pakistan’s reserve wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has escaped punishment despite revealing details of his fitness problems on social networking site Facebook.

Haider wrote on his profile page that he had hurt himself during practice and was in pain.

However, when contacted, he denied that he had seriously injured his finger.

“It was a minor thing …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

UAE to suspend BlackBerry messaging and Web, citing national security and social concerns

UAE to block BlackBerry services on security fears
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates outlined plans Sunday to block BlackBerry e-mail, messaging and Web browsing services in a crackdown that could jeopardize efforts to establish the country as an international business hub.
The government cited a potential security threat because encrypted … Read : UAE to suspend BlackBerry messaging and Web, citing national security and social concerns.

Gorilla Glass Now In HDTVs

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The present generation HDTVs are sophisticated devices that can do more than show video footages and with time the feature list on such TVs is only going up. However, the TVs still continue to e susceptible to scratches and damage if they are not handled and used with care. The screen …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Gorilla Glass Now In HDTVs.

Google’s China question-and-answer page inaccessible; company says no technical problems

Google’s China answer page inaccessible
BEIJING – A Google question-and-answer page for Chinese users was inaccessible from mainland China on Tuesday less than a month after the search giant’s Internet license was renewed amid a dispute over online censorship.
The company found no technical problems with the Hong Kong-based service, said a Google …. Source  : Google’s China question-and-answer page inaccessible; company says no technical problems.

You may Develop Depression from Internet Addiction

The study was conducted among 1000 teenagers between 13 to 18 years in China’s Southern Guangzhou city. Nine months later, 84 of them were found as suffering from depression and those who were on the Internet excessively were one-and-a-half times more vulnerable than moderate users. They get agitated when they are not …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : You may Develop Depression from Internet Addiction.

Amazon: New Kindle e-readers, including $139 model, sold out before late-August arrival

Amazon says new Kindle e-readers sold out
SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon.com says it has already sold out of the two new Kindle e-reader models it announced last week.

A spokesman confirmed Monday that the company is temporarily sold out of the Kindles. Both can wirelessly download books – a $189 model does so over 3G cellular networks …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

HP reaches settlement in principle with DOJ over alleged kickbacks; 3Q profit to be trimmed

HP reaches settlement with DOJ in kickbacks case
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday that it has agreed in principle to settle a lawsuit by the Department of Justice, which alleged that HP and other technology companies paid kickbacks to Accenture PLC in exchange for recommendations for government work.
HP denied “engaging …. Read the original article  : HP reaches settlement in principle with DOJ over alleged kickbacks; 3Q profit to be trimmed.

Key House member urges FCC, Justice Department to approve Comcast, NBC Universal deal

House member urges approval of Comcast, NBC deal

WASHINGTON – The head of the House subcommittee that handles communications issues is calling on federal regulators to attach five conditions to protect consumers and competition before approving Comcast Corp.’s plan to buy a controlling interest in NBC Universal.
Among other things, the conditions would bar Comcast from moving …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Key House member urges FCC, Justice Department to approve Comcast, NBC Universal deal.

Research in Motion, Alcoa, HSBC Holdings among big market movers Monday

Research in Motion, Alcoa among big movers
NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Boyd Gaming Corp., up 55 cents at $9.01
An analyst upgraded shares of the casino company after it said it had decided not to buy assets of a … Read : Research in Motion, Alcoa, HSBC Holdings among big market movers Monday.

Manufacturing keeps recovery afloat with 12 straight months of growth and talk of hiring

Manufacturing lifts recovery with year of growth

WASHINGTON – It’s a rare bright spot in an otherwise troubled economy: The nation’s manufacturing sector has now grown for a solid year, and more of its companies say they’re ready to hire.
Chip maker Texas Instruments says its business has recovered to pre-recession levels. Intel, which makes semiconductors, posted …. Source  : Manufacturing keeps recovery afloat with 12 straight months of growth and talk of hiring.

Earnings Preview: News Corp 4th-quarter earnings expected to benefit from advertising rebound

Earnings Preview: News Corp 4Q profit seen higher

LOS ANGELES – Media conglomerate News Corp. reports its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday after the market closes.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Advertising growth, fueled by an economic recovery, helping News Corp.’s businesses around the world. Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne expects advertising revenue to grow 15 percent, with …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nielsen: Online games beat e-mail as No. 2 Internet time killers but social networks are No. 1

Games defeat e-mail as online time eaters
NEW YORK – For the first time, games have overtaken e-mail as Americans’ No. 2 online time killer, according to new research from the Nielsen Co.
But not surprisingly, blogs and social networks – Facebook, mostly – are still what Americans spend the biggest chunk of their online …. Original article  : Nielsen: Online games beat e-mail as No. 2 Internet time killers but social networks are No. 1.

Microsoft’s next version of Office for Macintosh computers to go on sale in late October

Microsoft to sell Office for Mac 2011 in October
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. said Monday it will start selling the next version of its Office programs for Apple Inc.’s Macintosh computers at the end of October.
The software maker also said it will give free upgrades to people who buy the existing Office for …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nielsen: Online games beat e-mail as No. 2 Internet time-killers but social networks are No. 1

Games defeat e-mail as online time-eaters
NEW YORK – Blogs and social networks – Facebook, mostly – are what Americans spend the biggest chunk of their online time scouring.
According to new research from the Nielsen Co., Americans spent about 23 percent of the time they were online in June on social networks and blogs. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nielsen: Online games beat e-mail as No. 2 Internet time-killers but social networks are No. 1.

IBM closes Coremetrics acquisition, terms not disclosed

IBM closes Coremetrics acquisition
ARMONK, N.Y. – IBM Corp. said Monday it has closed its acquisition of Coremetrics, a San Mateo, Calif., provider of Web analytics software that helps customers develop marketing campaigns.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. IBM said Coremetrics technology will help its customers measure how effective their market campaigns … Read : IBM closes Coremetrics acquisition, terms not disclosed.

Questions, answers on UAE BlackBerry ban; national security pitted against commercial security

Questions and answers about UAE’s BlackBerry ban
NEW YORK – Some questions and answers about the United Arab Emirates banning the use of BlackBerry’s messaging and Web services:
Q: What is being banned?
A. E-mail, messaging and Web services on BlackBerry phones, starting in October. The ban also applies to foreign visitors using roaming, but not … Read more »»».

UAE says it will also block BlackBerry services for foreign visitors using roaming

UAE: BlackBerry crackdown will affect visitors too
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates’ looming crackdown on BlackBerry services will extend to foreign visitors, putting the government’s concerns over the smart phones in direct conflict with the country’s ambitions to be a business and tourism haven.
The Emirates’ telecoms regulator said …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CBS and Comcast, biggest US cable provider, reach long-term deal on broadcast fees

CBS and Comcast reach long-term deal on fees

NEW YORK – Comcast Corp. has locked in access to CBS Corp. programming for the next decade and will be able to expand on-demand access to the company’s shows in a deal announced Monday.
The agreement is unusual because most of these agreements between broadcasters and cable TV providers …. Original source  : CBS and Comcast, biggest US cable provider, reach long-term deal on broadcast fees.

Daniel Moloney returns to Motorola as head of cell phone unit as division about to be spun off

Motorola names Moloney head of cell phone unit
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Motorola Inc. has named Daniel M. Moloney president of its Motorola Mobility business, the cell phone unit it plans to spin off early next year, the company said on Monday.
Moloney, 51, will help prepare the business for its launch as a publicly traded [..] Read the original article: here.

Electronic Arts seen posting 1st-quarter loss in slow time of year

Earnings Preview: EA to post 1Q results
NEW YORK – Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. reports its fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday after the market closes.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The company is expected to post a loss for what’s been a slow quarter with few major game releases. But analysts expect the remainder of the …. Read the original article  : Electronic Arts seen posting 1st-quarter loss in slow time of year.

Top 10 Qualities to be a Help Desk Pro

IT help desk people are always busy to help disgruntled, unhappy, frustrated users who often blame IT for their technology issues. As the economy hit the recession, the volume of the IT Helpdesk job escalated further. But, there are smart IT helpdesk people who make the customers happy and productive. Naturally, the next question … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Top 10 Qualities to be a Help Desk Pro.

BlackBerry services will be blocked for foreign visitors using roaming too, says UAE regulator

UAE says BlackBerry ban will affect visitors too
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates’ looming crackdown on BlackBerry services will extend to foreign visitors using roaming, putting the government’s concerns over the smart phones in direct conflict its ambitions to be a business and tourism haven.
The Emirates’ telecoms … Read this article on Gaea Times at : BlackBerry services will be blocked for foreign visitors using roaming too, says UAE regulator.

Kingston Announced its First Water-cooled Memory

Kingston released yesterday first water cooled DDR3 memory.??HyperX H2O?? DDR3 line features three products: two 4GB dual-channel kits with 2000MHz and 2133MHz frequencies, respectively; and a 6GB triple-channel kit running at 2000MHz. The starting price for water cooled memory is $157 for 4 GB module and it goes all the way up … Read more »».

Web Attack Knows a Person’s Home

According to a security Expert, infected web site can redirect an attacker to a person’s home if he visits the web site at least once. As per hacker Samy Kamkar, the attack uses the shortcoming of router to figure out?? a key identification number. It further uses the the identification number and other … Original source on Gaea Times at : Web Attack Knows a Person’s Home.

Intel settles with FTC, cleaning up antitrust troubles as chip maker ducks long legal fight

In FTC deal, Intel cleaning up antitrust woes

SAN FRANCISCO – The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. was the harshest yet against the world’s biggest semiconductor maker, which has been battling regulators around the world over charges its tactics hurt consumers.
The severity of Intel’s punishment will be revealed Wednesday morning, when the FTC …. Original source  : Intel settles with FTC, cleaning up antitrust troubles as chip maker ducks long legal fight.

FDA would require more safety data, increase recall power under proposed device changes

FDA moves toward tighter medical device oversight

WASHINGTON – Makers of X-ray machines, drug pumps and other medical devices would have to submit more safety information to win federal approval under a proposal designed to tighten regulation of thousands of products reviewed each year.
The Food and Drug Administration released recommendations Tuesday night designed to improve oversight … Read more : FDA would require more safety data, increase recall power under proposed device changes.

Intel settles FTC antitrust lawsuit, squashes widest-ranging charges; details pending

Intel, FTC settle antitrust case, as expected

SAN FRANCISCO – Intel Corp. has settled an antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission.
The two sides confirmed the settlement late Tuesday and the FTC scheduled a news conference for Wednesday morning to release details. Neither side would comment further.
With the settlement, which was expected, Intel …. Read the original article  : Intel settles FTC antitrust lawsuit, squashes widest-ranging charges; details pending.

UK Food Standards Agency says meat from offspring of cloned cow entered food chain from US

Meat from cloned cow offspring in UK food chain

LONDON – Meat from the offspring of a cloned cow in the United States entered the British food chain without official authorization, the UK’s Food Standards Agency said Tuesday.
The agency carried out its investigation after media reports said milk from a cow produced from a cloned parent …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : UK Food Standards Agency says meat from offspring of cloned cow entered food chain from US.

Summary Box: Research in Motion resists heightened India surveillance for BlackBerry e-mails

Summary Box: BlackBerry talks in India continue
THE NEWS: Smart phone maker Research in Motion Ltd. says it has not given the Indian government access to e-mails that its corporate clients send from BlackBerry phones.
THE BACKDROP: RIM’s talks with India continued after the United Arab Emirates announced plans to ban e-mail and other activity … Read more : Summary Box: Research in Motion resists heightened India surveillance for BlackBerry e-mails.

Summary Box: New BlackBerry phone aimed at tackling iPhone with touch screen, keyboard

Summary Box: New BlackBerry phone
THE CHALLENGE: The BlackBerry’s grip on the corporate phone market may be slipping, as users are tempted by the iPhone and Android phones.
THE TOOL: Research In Motion Ltd., the company behind the phone, on Tuesday unveiled the Torch, the first BlackBerry with both a touch screen and a full-alphabet …. Source  : Summary Box: New BlackBerry phone aimed at tackling iPhone with touch screen, keyboard.

Saudi news agency: Regulator orders mobile operators to halt Blackberry services by Friday

Saudi Arabia: Blackberry service halts Friday
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia is ordering its mobile operators to halt BlackBerry services throughout the kingdom this week, heightening tensions between device maker Research in Motion Ltd. and governments demanding greater access to data sent on the phones.
The Saudi state news agency SPA said … Original article on : Saudi news agency: Regulator orders mobile operators to halt Blackberry services by Friday.

New BlackBerry a badly needed flagship for manufacturer, facing off against iPhone and Android

New BlackBerry is badly needed flagship for RIM
NEW YORK – BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business – that they’re people who are important enough to need e-mail access all the time.
But BlackBerrys are now being challenged by phones that say you can have … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New BlackBerry a badly needed flagship for manufacturer, facing off against iPhone and Android.

Summary Box: Ally Financial returns to black in 2nd quarter, sees public offering in 2011

Summary Box: Ally Financial posts 2Q profit

IN THE BLACK: Ally Financial Inc., the consumer lender 56 percent owned by the federal government, posted net income of $565 million in the second quarter, thanks to improvements in its home mortgage business and demand for auto loans.
DEPOSITS UP: The company, formerly called GMAC Financial Services and the …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Ally Financial returns to black in 2nd quarter, sees public offering in 2011.

Computer hackers target power plants; US creating teams to help industry prepare, respond

Computer hackers look to take over power plants

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials say computer hackers are targeting power plants and other critical infrastructure around the world in bold new efforts to seize control of operations.
For the first time, cyber experts have discovered a malicious computer code that was specifically created to take over systems that control … Read more : Computer hackers target power plants; US creating teams to help industry prepare, respond.

Web publisher Andrew Breitbart becomes his own headline: Loathed, celebrated and hard to miss

Breitbart: Enemy of the left with a laptop

LOS ANGELES – Andrew Breitbart strips off his blazer, windmills it over his head and lets it fly to the stage with a matador’s flourish. He booms into a microphone, sneering, taunting. Breath sprints to keep up with words.
A Breitbart boil is under way, before a cheering throng [..] Read the original article: here.

Research in Motion resists heightened India surveillance after UAE targets BlackBerry e-mail

RIM says BlackBerry talks in India continue

MUMBAI, India – BlackBerry maker Research in Motion says it has not agreed to heightened surveillance by the Indian government. Talks are continuing over access to e-mails and other data sent from the smart phones.
Like the United Arab Emirates, India is pushing for greater access to encrypted information sent …. Original source  : Research in Motion resists heightened India surveillance after UAE targets BlackBerry e-mail.

Chip maker NXP Semiconductor set for IPO this week; expects to raise up to $714 million

NXP Semiconductor set for IPO this week
NEW YORK – Dutch chip maker NXP Semiconductor NV is set to go public this week, planning to raise as much as $714 million in an IPO.

The company’s chips end up in a wide range of products, from automobiles to wireless infrastructure equipment to TV sets. Spun off from …. Source article  : Chip maker NXP Semiconductor set for IPO this week; expects to raise up to $714 million.

Procter & Gamble profit falls short in 4th qtr on record ad spending, sales up

P&G 4Q profit falls short after big ad spend

CINCINNATI – Procter & Gamble Co. is betting that heavy advertising will draw budget-conscious households to new products, even those with higher prices, as it tries to build sales and market share in a tough economy.
The consumer products maker reported Tuesday that net income fell 12 percent … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Procter & Gamble profit falls short in 4th qtr on record ad spending, sales up.

New BlackBerry Torch with keyboard and touch screen hits AT&T Aug. 12

RIM announces new BlackBerry for AT&T
NEW YORK – The first BlackBerry that combines a touch screen with the device’s signature full-alphabet keyboard is coming to AT&T stores next week.
Research In Motion Ltd., the Canadian company that makes the BlackBerry, says the BlackBerry Torch will cost $199.
The keyboard slides out from underneath the screen. … Read more : New BlackBerry Torch with keyboard and touch screen hits AT&T Aug. 12.

Improvements in home mortgage unit lifts Ally Financial to $565M profit, expects IPO next year

Ally Financial posts 2Q profit, expects 2011 IPO

NEW YORK – Ally Financial Inc. on Tuesday said it expects to hold an initial public offering next year after posting a second-quarter profit of $565 million, driven by improvements in its home mortgage business and more demand for auto loans.
The results compare with a loss of $3.9 …. Source article  : Improvements in home mortgage unit lifts Ally Financial to $565M profit, expects IPO next year.

Procter & Gamble profit falls short in 4th qtr as marketing costs rise; sales increase

P&G 4Q profit falls short as marketing costs rise

CINCINNATI – Procter & Gamble Co.’s fourth-quarter net income fell 12 percent, as the consumer products maker unleashed a company-record advertising blitz to promote new versions of Gillette shavers, Pampers diapers, Crest toothpaste and Pantene shampoo.
P&G said sales rose 5 percent and it projected more sales growth …. Source  : Procter & Gamble profit falls short in 4th qtr as marketing costs rise; sales increase.

On the Call: MasterCard sees future growth in diversified electronic, mobile payment systems

On the Call: MasterCard sees diversified future
NEW YORK – MasterCard Inc. posted a 31 percent profit increase for the second quarter on Tuesday. That came a day after its stock fell 3.6 percent on news that a group of telecom companies is working with Discover Financial Corp. and Barclays PLC to develop a … Read more >>.

The Biggest Online Banking Fraud Unearthed in UK

According to the latest research in Israel, a network of 100,000 compromised computers, called Botnet are used to defraud the online banking details. The scam was unearthed in UK.?? Cyber criminals in eastern Europe are using those PCs to get personal data. That includes login details for online banks, credit and debit card numbers …. Source article  : The Biggest Online Banking Fraud Unearthed in UK.

How to view Textual information embedded in an executable file (program) / binary data on Unix / Linux

How many times have you searched the net looking for documentation in an open source program (finding not much useful), and hoping that there was some way to peep into the executable code and find out what’s going on?
While the method below will not directly help you understand the process flow of the programs, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : How to view Textual information embedded in an executable file (program) / binary data on Unix / Linux.

AP source: Google, Verizon reportedly close to hashing out ‘network neutrality’ proposal

Source: Google, Verizon near net neutrality plan
WASHINGTON – Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called “network neutrality” rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic flowing over their lines, according to a person briefed on the negotiations.
A deal could be announced within … Read : AP source: Google, Verizon reportedly close to hashing out ‘network neutrality’ proposal.

AP source: Google, Verizon close to hashing out ‘network neutrality’ proposal

Source: Google, Verizon near net neutrality deal
WASHINGTON – A person briefed on the negotiations says Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called “network neutrality” rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic flowing over their lines.
A deal could be announced within days, said the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AP source: Google, Verizon close to hashing out ‘network neutrality’ proposal.

News Corp posts 4th-quarter profit, reversing loss; revenue and outlook exceed expectations

News Corp posts 4Q profit, reversing loss
LOS ANGELES – Media conglomerate News Corp. on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter profit, reversing a loss from a year ago, as restructuring charges fell and it sold a Bulgarian TV station.
But despite a recovery in advertising revenue, the New York-based company’s operating profit declined slightly to $932 … Read more : News Corp posts 4th-quarter profit, reversing loss; revenue and outlook exceed expectations.

Clearwire reports widening 2Q loss, will test new LTE network technology to supplant WiMax

Clearwire reports widening 2Q loss, will test LTE

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Clearwire Corp., a wireless data network company mostly owned by Sprint Nextel Corp., said Wednesday that its second-quarter loss grew as its costs expanded faster than its subscriber numbers.
The company also said it would be testing a widely used wireless technology known as LTE, or …. Source article  : Clearwire reports widening 2Q loss, will test new LTE network technology to supplant WiMax.

Google to stop working on collaboration site Google Wave; too few regular users

Google pulls plug on Wave development
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google Inc. said Wednesday it will shut down Google Wave, a Web-based program that lets people chat, share files and collaborate on documents in real time.
In a blog post, Google said Wave “set a high bar for what was possible in a Web browser.” …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google to stop working on collaboration site Google Wave; too few regular users.

40 of the richest US families join Gates and Buffett’s pledge to donate most of their money

40 billionaires pledge to donate half their wealth
SEATTLE – Forty wealthy families and individuals have joined Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett in a pledge to give at least half their wealth to charity.
Six weeks after launching a campaign to get other billionaires to donate most of their fortunes, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement at a glance

Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement
The antitrust settlement between Intel Corp. and the Federal Trade Commission requires that Intel change its business in several key ways:

- Intel can’t cut deals with computer makers in which they’re promised benefits or payments if they avoid chips from Intel’s rivals, and Intel can’t retaliate against computer makers that do … Original source on Gaea Times at : Glance: Intel, FTC antitrust settlement at a glance.

Review: New Web music services let you hear whatever, whenever but not always worth the cost

Review: New Web music services offer tons of tunes
SAN FRANCISCO – If you’re itching to hear whatever you want, whenever you want, without breaking the bank on songs from Apple’s iTunes store, your best bet is an online subscription music service.
Two new ones are hoping to capture your attention and dollars: Rdio, which … Read more »».

Summary Box: Intel, FTC squash antitrust dispute, FTC trumpets benefits to computer buyers

Summary Box: Intel, FTC squash antitrust dispute

THE COMPLAINT: The Federal Trade Commission accused Intel Corp. of abusing its dominance in computer chips to illegally thwart rivals.
THE RESOLUTION: Intel agreed to change its business practices in several key ways to end the harshest antitrust lawsuit Intel has faced yet from government regulators.
THE FUTURE: The FTC argues …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Microsoft and Salesforce.com agree to settle patent lawsuits; details not disclosed

Microsoft, Salesforce.com settle patent lawsuits
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it settled patent lawsuits with Salesforce.com Inc., but details of the agreement were not disclosed.
The software maker said that the agreement means both companies will be covered by each other’s patents. Microsoft indicated it is being compensated by Salesforce.com as part of …. Original source  : Microsoft and Salesforce.com agree to settle patent lawsuits; details not disclosed.

Leap Wireless’ Cricket service hops on to national stage through deal with Sprint

Leap Wireless’ Cricket hops on to national stage
NEW YORK – Leap Wireless International Inc. is taking its Cricket prepaid cellular service from a regional to a national player through a deal with Sprint Nextel Corp.
Leap has been selling Cricket where it has its own network, in cities including Houston, Cincinnati, Savannah, Ga., and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CEO Tim Armstrong at AOL talks about the possible acquisitions

On the Call: AOL CEO Tim Armstrong
SAN FRANCISCO – AOL Inc., which separated from Time Warner Inc. late last year, has been trying to turn itself around, hoping to build its online advertising business as its legacy dial-up Internet service fades.

As part of this process, it has sold off several Web properties, including social networking … Read more »»».

Modest increases in US subscribers seen for DirecTV, faster growth in Latin America

Earnings Preview: DirecTV to report 2Q earnings

PHILADELPHIA – DirecTV Inc., the nation’s largest satellite TV company, reports second-quarter results before the market opens on Thursday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Barclays Capital analyst James Ratcliffe expects to see “modest” subscriber growth in DirecTV’s U.S. operations but “robust” increases in its Latin American satellite TV business partly due …. Original source  : Modest increases in US subscribers seen for DirecTV, faster growth in Latin America.

Study: Viewing video on cell phones more common in Asia than in US, Europe; US watches more TV

Study: TV king in US, Asians rely on mobile video

NEW YORK – People in China watch half as much television each day as Americans, but they are more likely to catch video on computer or mobile phones.
That’s among the findings in a study of technology habits issued Wednesday by the Nielsen Co. Nielsen surveyed some … Read : Study: Viewing video on cell phones more common in Asia than in US, Europe; US watches more TV.

Despite huge 2nd-qtr loss, AOL execs, some analysts see turnaround efforts taking hold

AOL execs, some analysts see changes taking hold
SAN FRANCISCO – AOL Inc. reported a $1 billion-plus second-quarter loss and tumbling revenue, yet the dismal-sounding numbers appear to belie a more positive reality: The troubled Internet company is actually chugging along on its long road to recovery.
AOL is in the midst of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Despite huge 2nd-qtr loss, AOL execs, some analysts see turnaround efforts taking hold.

40 individuals and couples who have signed Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffett’s ‘giving pledge’

People who have signed the ‘giving pledge’

Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett released a list Wednesday of people who have signed a promise to give at least half their wealth to charity. Here’s the list of names, by state, as provided by the organization they call the “Giving Pledge.”

CALIFORNIA

Eli and Edythe …. Source article  : 40 individuals and couples who have signed Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffett’s ‘giving pledge’.

Motorola shares rise after activist investor Carl Icahn increases stake to nearly 10 percent

Motorola shares rise as Icahn takes biggest stake
PHILADELPHIA – Shares of Motorola Inc. rose Wednesday after billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn again increased his stake in the maker of cell phones, set-top boxes and other devices. He is now Motorola’s largest shareholder, according to a regulatory filing.
THE SPARK: Icahn and his group purchased …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dish to stream live TV on iPad and other mobile devices at no extra charge to subscribers

Dish to stream live TV on iPad, other devices
PHILADELPHIA – Dish subscribers will soon be able to watch live satellite TV on their mobile devices at no extra cost.
Dish Network Corp. is planning to offer the feature on the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry devices in September and on phones … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dish to stream live TV on iPad and other mobile devices at no extra charge to subscribers.

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.

Apple to set up Web warning on overheating iPod Nano players after talks with Japan’s gov’t

Apple to set up Japan Web warning on problem iPods

TOKYO – After prodding from the Japanese government, Apple Inc. will post prominent notices on its website warning some iPod Nano music players in Japan may overheat.
Sixty-one cases of batteries overheating have been reported in first-generation iPod Nano machines sold in 2005 and 2006, according to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apple to set up Web warning on overheating iPod Nano players after talks with Japan’s gov’t.

US Senate to Raise H1B Fees to Fund Border Security

There is steep hike of H1B visa fees after its approval by US Senate. The fee hike is aimed to offset a $600 million “emergency package” to improve security along the Mexican border. The raise will help new border patrol agents and drones or unmanned aircraft, as well …. Source article  : US Senate to Raise H1B Fees to Fund Border Security.

Disgraced HP CEO to get nearly $28 million

Disgraced HP CEO to get nearly $28 million

SAN FRANCISCO – Lauded for making Hewlett-Packard Co. the world’s biggest technology company, CEO Mark Hurd was in negotiations for a new contract worth about $100 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Instead, he’s getting about a third of that to just go away.
In a stunning …. Read the original article  : Disgraced HP CEO to get nearly $28 million.

HP CEO ousted over fudged expenses walking away with more than $28m in cash, stock

Disgraced HP CEO to get nearly $28m in cash, stock

SAN FRANCISCO – Lauded for making Hewlett-Packard Co. the world’s biggest technology company, CEO Mark Hurd was in negotiations for a new contract worth about $100 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Instead, he’s getting about a third of that to just go away.
In … Read more : HP CEO ousted over fudged expenses walking away with more than $28m in cash, stock.

Beloved by Wall Street, HP’s CEO resigns amid claims he falsified reports to hide relationship

HP CEO abruptly resigns amid harassment claims

SAN FRANCISCO – The downfall of Hewlett-Packard Co.’s CEO Mark Hurd was swift and stunning.
The 53-year-old abruptly resigned Friday over previously undisclosed allegations of sexual harassment and financial shenanigans involving a relationship with a former HP contractor.
But before the news broke and sent HP’s stock tumbling, Hurd had a … Read more >>>.

HP CEO Mark Hurd steps down in wake of sexual harassment claim, CFO named interim CEO

HP CEO Mark Hurd steps down
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard says CEO Mark Hurd is stepping down following a sexual-harassment claim filed against him and the technology by a former HP contractor.

Hewlett-Packard Co. says Hurd decided to leave after an investigation. It concluded the company’s sexual harassment policy was not violated, but that its standads …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : HP CEO Mark Hurd steps down in wake of sexual harassment claim, CFO named interim CEO.

NY attorney general sues liquid crystal display suppliers, claims price fixing hurt consumers

NY official claims LCD suppliers fixed prices

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Friday sued several major suppliers of liquid crystal display screens used in computers, televisions and cell phones, claiming buyers paid extra because of a decade of price fixing.
Some of the companies settled earlier, similar federal charges.
The suit filed in …. Read the original article  : NY attorney general sues liquid crystal display suppliers, claims price fixing hurt consumers.

Correction: Language software review

Correction: Language software review
MANAROLA, Italy – In a July 21 review of software for learning a foreign language, The Associated Press erroneously said Rosetta Stone Ltd.’s Totale program offered language exercises after each lesson. Although scored activities are offered throughout each lesson, the lessons themselves don’t end with exercises.

The review also erroneously said that the …. Source  : Correction: Language software review.

Rosetta Stone returns to 2nd-quarter profit but revised outlook sends shares lower

Rosetta Stone shares fall on outlook
ARLINGTON, Va. – Shares of Rosetta Stone Inc., which makes foreign language learning software, sank Friday after the company predicted it would post a third-quarter loss and lowered its full-year outlook.

Shares of the Arlington, Va., company fell $2.69, or 12.5 percent, to $18.83 in midday trading Friday.
Late Thursday, Rosetta Stone …. Original article  : Rosetta Stone returns to 2nd-quarter profit but revised outlook sends shares lower.

Shares of chip maker NXP Semiconductors slip in market debut after IPO prices low

Chip maker NXP’s shares slip in market debut

NEW YORK – Shares of Dutch chip maker NXP Semiconductors are falling in their market debut after the company priced shares of its initial public offering far below the expected range, raising $476 million.
NXP Semiconductors NV priced 34 million shares for $14 each. It had expected shares to … Read more >>>.

A list of countries considering BlackBerry bans over security concerns with data routed abroad

A list of countries considering BlackBerry bans

A list of countries considering BlackBerry bans over security concerns with data routed abroad:
- Saudi Arabia – The kingdom’s telecom regulator has ordered a halt to BlackBerry service across the kingdom, expected to begin at midnight Friday (5 p.m. EDT Friday).
- United Arab Emirates – The Persian Gulf state … Read : A list of countries considering BlackBerry bans over security concerns with data routed abroad.

Calif Supreme Court says ex-Google manager can take search engine to trial in age bias case

Calif court clears way for Google age bias trial

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court says a former Google Inc. manager can sue the search engine on claims he was fired because of his age.
The court ruled Thursday that Brian Reid’s discrimination suit could go to trial, rejecting a lower court’s decision that there wasn’t …. Source article  : Calif Supreme Court says ex-Google manager can take search engine to trial in age bias case.

No time to see the doctor? No problem. In Britain, patients can get diagnosed, treated online

British patients click online to see doctor

LONDON – The doctor will see you now: Just click here.
In Britain, an increasing number of websites are pushing the boundaries of online medicine, with at least a dozen sites offering consultations and medication most countries only allow during in-person visits – or remote ones with the help of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No time to see the doctor? No problem. In Britain, patients can get diagnosed, treated online.

InterDigital forecasts 3rd-quarter revenue above Wall Street’s expectations

InterDigital sees 3Q revenue above expectations

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – Wireless technology developer InterDigital Inc. said Friday it expects third-quarter revenue to range between $88.5 million and $90.5 million, an increase of 17 percent to 20 percent year-over-year.
Analysts, on average, are expecting revenue of $86.3 million, according to a poll by Thomson Reuters.
The company, whose … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : InterDigital forecasts 3rd-quarter revenue above Wall Street’s expectations.

Swedish Web hosting firm confirms WikiLeaks link, reveals server site outside Stockholm

Swedish Web hosting firm confirms WikiLeaks link

SOLNA, Sweden – A Swedish Internet company linked to file-sharing hub The Pirate Bay says it’s helping online whistle-blower WikiLeaks release classified documents from servers located in a basement in the Stockholm suburb of Solna.
Mikael Viborg, the owner of the Web hosting company PRQ, on Friday showed The Associated [..] Read the original article: here.

200,000 Android Phones Activated Every Day: Google

According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, 200,000 Android units are activated today compared to activation of 100,000 units each day in May. Schmidt made this statement at Technology conference in?? Lake Tahoe, CA. The activation proves tremendous growth of Android platform in a few months. According to the company’s internal figure, Android outsold iPhone … Read more >>>.

Shares of software services firm IntraLinks slide after IPO prices low, raising $143M

IntraLinks shares slide after IPO prices low

NEW YORK – Shares of software services firm IntraLinks are dropping after its initial public offering priced below expectations, raising $143 million.
IntraLinks Holdings Inc. priced 11 million shares at $13 Thursday, below the $14 to $16 range it expected.
The New York company offers cloud-based software to corporate clients, including … Original article on : Shares of software services firm IntraLinks slide after IPO prices low, raising $143M.

With ban looming, some Saudis rush to sell their Blackberrys as price drops with few buyers

With ban looming, some Saudis sell off BlackBerrys

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Some Saudis are trying to sell their BlackBerrys ahead of a ban on the smart phone’s messenger service in the kingdom.
The Saudi telecoms regulatory agency said this week the service would be halted Friday. By mid-afternoon, it was still operating.
One Saudi newspaper, Okaz, says … Original article on : With ban looming, some Saudis rush to sell their Blackberrys as price drops with few buyers.

Activision shares retreat in premarket trading after 2Q revenue, 3Q outlook disappoint

Ahead of the Bell: Activision Blizzard
NEW YORK – Shares of Activision Blizzard Inc. slid in premarket trading Friday after the video game publisher reported second-quarter revenue and a third-quarter outlook below Wall Street’s expectations.

Activision, which publishes wildly popular games such as “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ and the “World of Warcraft” series, said weaker … Read : Activision shares retreat in premarket trading after 2Q revenue, 3Q outlook disappoint.

Software services firm IntraLinks prices shares of IPO below expected range, raising $143M

IntraLinks prices shares of IPO below expectations

NEW YORK – Software services firm IntraLinks Holdings Inc. priced shares of its initial public offering below the expected range late Thursday, raising $143 million.
The company sold 11 million shares for $13 apiece to initial investors, below the $14 to $16 range it expected.
The New York company offers cloud-based …. Source  : Software services firm IntraLinks prices shares of IPO below expected range, raising $143M.

AP source: Disgraced former HP CEO Mark Hurd settles with sex-harassment accuser

AP source: Ousted HP CEO settles with accuser

SAN FRANCISCO – Ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd has settled allegations of sexual harassment lodged against him by a female contract worker for HP, a person with intimate knowledge of the case told The Associated Press late Saturday.
The harassment accusations set off a chain of events that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP source: Disgraced former HP CEO Mark Hurd settles with sex-harassment accuser.

Ex-CEO built HP into tech behemoth, now another will lead integration of acquisition spree

HP CEO ouster leaves leadership hole
SAN FRANCISCO – The ouster of Hewlett-Packard Co.’s CEO leaves a hole in the world’s largest technology company.

Mark Hurd engineered a stunning turnaround of the Silicon Valley stalwart. Under Hurd, HP has spent more than $20 billion on acquisitions to transform itself from a computer and printer maker dependent on … Read more »»».

Timeline of major Hewlett-Packard events over past 5 years

Timeline: Major HP events over past 5 years

A timeline of some key controversies, acquisitions and news events for Hewlett-Packard Co. over the last five years, and the trajectory of HP’s stock price under now-ousted CEO Mark Hurd:
- February 2005: CEO Carly Fiorina steps down amid upheaval about the company’s performance following her contested decision to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CEO Mark Hurd built HP, brought to turning point but paid less care to his personal life

Hewlett-Packard CEO brought company to turnpoint

SAN FRANCISCO – The ouster of Hewlett-Packard Co.’s CEO leaves a hole in the world’s largest technology company.
Mark Hurd engineered a stunning turnaround at the Silicon Valley stalwart: From a one-trick printer-ink pony, he crafted a well-rounded seller of personal computers, printers and other technologies and services. HP’s market value … Read : CEO Mark Hurd built HP, brought to turning point but paid less care to his personal life.

Apple iPhone executive leaves company in wake of iPhone 4 antenna problems

Apple iPhone executive leaves company
CUPERTINO, California – An Apple Inc. executive whose responsibilities include iPhone hardware is leaving the company in the wake of antenna problems with the newest version of the smart phone.

Apple was forced to offer a free fix after consumers complained and numerous media outlets reported a problem with dropped calls.
Mark Papermaster, …. Source  : Apple iPhone executive leaves company in wake of iPhone 4 antenna problems.

A pact Saudi officials say they reached with BlackBerry could set international precedent

A deal to avert BlackBerry ban could be precedent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A preliminary agreement between the maker of the popular BlackBerry smart phone and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which government officials say grants them some access to users’ data, will avert a ban on the phone in that country.
The pact involves placing a …. Original source  : A pact Saudi officials say they reached with BlackBerry could set international precedent.

HP CEO ousted over fudged expenses walking away with about $28m in cash, stock

Disgraced HP CEO to get about $28m in cash, stock

SAN FRANCISCO – Lauded for making Hewlett-Packard Co. the world’s biggest technology company, CEO Mark Hurd was in talks for a new contract worth about $100 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Instead, he’s getting almost one-third that much just to go away.
HP said …. Read the original article  : here.

How You can Access Two Gmail Accounts in the Same Browser

Google accounts including Gmail one, only let people access one account at a time per browser. So if you already have two accounts and want to access both of them in your browser, it may be difficult to access. You have to sign out and sign in or use a second browser to access … Read this article on Gaea Times at : How You can Access Two Gmail Accounts in the Same Browser.

Saudi officials say agreement reached with BlackBerry on services, averting ban

Saudi reaches deal on BlackBerry, avoiding ban

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia and the makers of the BlackBerry have reached a preliminary deal on granting access to users’ data that will avert a ban on the phone’s messenger service in the kingdom, Saudi officials said Saturday.
The agreement would likely involve placing a BlackBerry server inside …. Original source  : Saudi officials say agreement reached with BlackBerry on services, averting ban.

AP Interview: WikiLeaks to publish new secret files from governments around the world

AP Interview: WikiLeaks to publish new documents

BERLIN – The online whistle-blower WikiLeaks said it will continue to publish more secret files from governments around the world despite U.S. demands to cancel plans to release classified military documents.
“I can assure you that we will keep publishing documents – that’s what we do,” a WikiLeaks spokesman, who …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AP Interview: WikiLeaks to publish new secret files from governments around the world.

Saudi official says agreement with BlackBerry on services reached, averting ban

Saudi says deal reached on BlackBerry services

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A Saudi telecom official says an agreement between the authorities and the Canadian maker of the BlackBerry smart phone has been reached averting a ban on the service.
He said the deal would involve Canadian firm Research in Motion installing a server inside the kingdom allowing … Read more >>>.

Saudi official says agreement with BlackBerry on services imminent

Saudi says agreement close on BlackBerry services

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Negotiations between Saudi Arabia and the Canadian maker of BlackBerry telephones are going well and an agreement is imminent, said a Saudi regulatory official Saturday.
The Saudi telecommunications regulatory agency announced earlier this week that BlackBerry’s messenger service would be halted on Friday over concerns that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Saudi official says agreement with BlackBerry on services imminent.

Chip maker NXP Semiconductors prices shares of IPO below expectations, raising $476 million

Chip maker NXP Semiconductors prices below target

NEW YORK – Dutch chip maker NXP Semiconductors NV priced shares of its initial public offering far below the expected range, raising $476 million, the company said late Thursday.
NXP priced 34 million shares for $14 each. It had expected shares to sell for $18 to $21.
The company expects to …. Original source  : Chip maker NXP Semiconductors prices shares of IPO below expectations, raising $476 million.

US woman learns of husband’s second marriage through Facebook

SYDNEY – A woman in the US has revealed that she came to know of her husband’s second wedding through online social networking site Facebook.

Lynn France, 41, came to find out after she typed in the name of the woman she believed was having an affair … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US woman learns of husband’s second marriage through Facebook.