Saudi regulator, citing “positive developments,” says BlackBerry Messenger service to continue

Saudi to continue BlackBerry service
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications regulator on Tuesday said it would allow BlackBerry services to continue in the kingdom, citing “positive developments” with the device’s Canadian manufacturer.
The Communications and Information Technology Commission’s announcement staves off, at least temporarily, a potential ban of Research in Motion Ltd.’s … Read more : Saudi regulator, citing “positive developments,” says BlackBerry Messenger service to continue.

Browns coach Eric Mangini warns players about dangers of social media sites after vulgar Tweet

Mangini cautions Browns about social networking
BEREA, Ohio – The only loud tweets Browns coach Eric Mangini wants to hear about are the ones coming out of his whistle.
Mangini talked to Cleveland’s players on Monday about the pitfalls of social media sites after Browns cornerback Brandon McDonald recently posted a vulgar message directed at … Read more >>.

Novell cuts fiscal 3rd-quarter outlook, now expects up to $199 million in revenue

Novell lowers fiscal 3rd-quarter outlook
WALTHAM, Mass. – Networking software maker Novell Inc. on Monday cut its fiscal third-quarter revenue outlook, saying customer jitters over the company’s possible sale are hurting sales.

Novell now expects revenue of $197 million to $199 million for the three months that ended July 31. The company previously predicted revenue of $205 … Read more »».

Tax preparer H&R Block names former eBay executive William Cobb to board

H&R Block names former eBay executive to board

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – H&R Block on Monday said it had elected a former eBay Inc. executive to its board.
William R. Cobb served as president of the online auctioneer’s U.S. marketplaces division. He also worked as general manager of eBay International, and prior to that was head of …. Read the original article  : here.

Symantec closes $1.28 billion acquisition of VeriSign unit

Symantec closes purchase of VeriSign unit
DULLES, Va. – Computer security company Symantec Corp. has closed its $1.28 billion acquisition of a unit of VeriSign Inc. that sells security technology to websites, the companies said on Monday.

The deal was first announced on May 19.
The unit division Symantec is buying sells “certificates” to websites that want protection …. Source article  : Symantec closes $1.28 billion acquisition of VeriSign unit.

Verizon, Google outline vision on Internet traffic; extra charges OK for premium services

Verizon, Google outline vision on Internet traffic
WASHINGTON – Phone and cable TV companies that provide Internet access should be barred from slowing down, blocking or charging to prioritize Internet traffic flowing over their regular broadband lines, Verizon Communications Inc. and Google Inc. said in a policy statement released Monday.
But the companies … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Verizon, Google outline vision on Internet traffic; extra charges OK for premium services.

Hewlett-Packard shares tumble in first trading day after CEO Mark Hurd’s sudden departure

Hewlett-Packard shares tumble after CEO shakeup

NEW YORK – Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co. tumbled in heavy trading Monday following CEO Mark Hurd’s sudden forced resignation from the world’s largest technology company.
Hurd stepped down from the post Friday following allegations that he falsified expense reports to conceal a relationship with a former contractor.
HP’s shares fell $3.70, or … Read more : Hewlett-Packard shares tumble in first trading day after CEO Mark Hurd’s sudden departure.

Smoothies, frappes offer McDonald’s sales jolt in hot July; shares touch all-time high

Summary Box: McDonald’s summer of smoothies
SMOOTHIES AND JAVA: McDonald’s rode the launch of its new fruit smoothies and strong sales of its coffee drinks to its best monthly U.S. sales performance in more than a year in July. Around the world, sales at restaurants open at least 13 months rose 7 percent.
BEATING THE …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Smoothies, frappes offer McDonald’s sales jolt in hot July; shares touch all-time high.

MediaMind expects to raise about $73 million in initial public offering

MediaMind expects to raise about $73M in IPO

NEW YORK – Digital advertising company MediaMind Technologies Inc. plans to plans to raise about $73 million in an initial public offering this week.
The New York City-based company, previously called Eyeblaster, plans to offer 5 million shares for $14 to $16 each, according to a regulatory filing. Underwriters … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : MediaMind expects to raise about $73 million in initial public offering.

MetroPCS shares slip after Bernstein downgrade, analyst warns going gets tougher

MetroPCS shares slide after downgrade
NEW YORK – Shares of MetroPCS Communications Inc. slipped Monday after Bernstein Research analyst Craig Moffett downgraded the pre-paid wireless service provider.

THE SPARK: Moffett said MetroPCS has done very well recently, with its shares performing better than its rivals’ thanks to the solid execution of its strategy of providing low-cost services, … Read : MetroPCS shares slip after Bernstein downgrade, analyst warns going gets tougher.

FDA issues advisory about devices meant to trap deadly blood clots; 900 problems reported

FDA clot device advisory tells of patients’ risks

CHICAGO – Medical filters that stop blood clots from reaching the lungs can move or break and cause life-threatening problems for patients, the government and a medical journal report said Monday.
In an advisory to doctors and patients, the Food and Drug Administration said it has received more than …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : FDA issues advisory about devices meant to trap deadly blood clots; 900 problems reported.

How to Improve the Security of Your Mobile Banking

Mobile banking helps consumers better conveniences and offers efficient way to monitor the account activity. However, there are widespread consumer fraud globally in the area of mobile banking. as per Technology Credit Union, a Silicon Valley credit union who are the leader in online and mobile banking technology. The IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) …. Original source  : How to Improve the Security of Your Mobile Banking.

Cisco fiscal 4th-qtr results take time machine back to before recession

Earnings Preview: Cisco results back to 2008’s

NEW YORK – Cisco Systems Inc., the world’s largest maker of computer networking equipment, reports its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the stock market closes Wednesday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: As a maker of big-ticket capital equipment, Cisco’s sales were hit hard by the recession. It has seen business come roaring …. Read the original article  : Cisco fiscal 4th-qtr results take time machine back to before recession.

L-3 Communications acquires Airborne Technologies for undisclosed sum

L-3 Communications acquires Airborne Technologies

NEW YORK – Defense contractor L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. said Monday that it has acquired Airborne Technologies, which helps make unmanned aircraft, for an undisclosed sum.
L-3 said the deal was structured as an asset purchase for income tax purposes. Airborne Technologies is expected to generate $20 million of sales for 2010.
The …. Original source  : L-3 Communications acquires Airborne Technologies for undisclosed sum.

P != NP Proved By Vinay Deolalikar

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — One of the most complex problems of computer science and technology gets solved. Vinay Deolalikar has produced a paper that claims to prove P does not equal NP. He is a well known researcher in networks and complexity theory from HP Labs.

What is more interesting is that there is …. Read the original article  : P != NP Proved By Vinay Deolalikar.

Analysts express some optimism about Hewlett-Packard after CEO Hurd’s surprise resignation

Ahead of the Bell: Hewlett-Packard
NEW YORK – “Still a ‘Buy’” is how one analyst summed up his sentiment on Hewlett-Packard Co. following CEO Mark Hurd’s stunning resignation Friday following allegations that he falsified expense reports to conceal a relationship with a former contractor.

Investors seemed to agree, pushing shares of the world’s largest technology company up … Read more : Analysts express some optimism about Hewlett-Packard after CEO Hurd’s surprise resignation.

The Security Concern of Smartphone is on the Rise

Computer security firms like Symantec and different Government agencies from Germany and France reported that potential hackers can use the vulnerabilities in Apple’s software used in the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to embed a??malicious code through a specific PDF file so that they will be able to spy on users’ … Read more >>.

MTV selects its first-ever Twitter jockey: 23-year-old Chicago fashion blogger Gabi Gregg

MTV selects its first-ever Twitter jockey
NEW YORK – MTV has named 23-year-old Gabi Gregg its first “Twitter Jockey.”
Gregg won the position Sunday night after a nationwide vote.
The TJ position is the updated version of the network’s VJ job, and Gregg will report on pop culture news using Twitter, Facebook, blogs and MTV’s website.
Gregg …. Source  : MTV selects its first-ever Twitter jockey: 23-year-old Chicago fashion blogger Gabi Gregg.