Cox to offer subscribers its video-on-demand content through TiVo Premiere DVR boxes

Cox to offer video-on-demand content through TiVo

SAN FRANCISCO – Digital video recording pioneer TiVo Inc. and cable television provider Cox Communications Inc. are making it easier for Cox subscribers who use TiVo’s DVR boxes to watch Cox’s on-demand video content.
The companies said Thursday that Cox’s video-on-demand library will become accessible on TiVo’s latest DVR, the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cox to offer subscribers its video-on-demand content through TiVo Premiere DVR boxes.

Australia’s Telstra sees 4.7 percent drop in annual profit as more customers switch to mobiles

Australia’s Telstra sees 4.7 pct drop in profits

SYDNEY – Telstra Corp., Australia’s largest telecommunications company, reported a 4.7 percent fall in full-year net profit on Thursday, as Australians continued to drop home telephone lines in favor of mobiles.
The Melbourne-based company’s net profit for the year through June 30 was 3.88 billion Australian dollars ($3.5 billion), … Read : Australia’s Telstra sees 4.7 percent drop in annual profit as more customers switch to mobiles.

Energy Department hands out $21.3M to 15 facilities in 12 states to develop storage technology

DOE awards $21.3M to study CO2 underground storage

LUBBOCK, Texas – U.S. Department of Energy officials on Wednesday announced $21.3 million in funding for facilities to create safe and economical technologies nationwide for storing carbon dioxide in geologic formations.
Assistant Energy Secretary James Markowsky said in a conference call with reporters that the money will develop projects …. Read the original article  : Energy Department hands out $21.3M to 15 facilities in 12 states to develop storage technology.

Minnesota running back Ryan Moats has hand in Madden video game design, his second passion

Minnesota backup Moats has hand in Madden design

MANKATO, Minn. – The video game makers at EA Sports, naturally, hear from plenty of people with ideas and an eagerness to help develop their products.
The offer from Ryan Moats, though, was too good to refuse.
Moats has started his sixth year in the NFL, now with Minnesota after … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Minnesota running back Ryan Moats has hand in Madden video game design, his second passion.

Summary Box: Cisco revenue misses expectations, CEO sees economic uncertainty ahead

Summary Box: Cisco revenue misses expectations

ON THE MEND: Cisco Systems Inc., the world’s largest maker of computer networking gear, said revenue rose 27 percent from a year ago, and net income jumped 79 percent, as business bounced back from the recession.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Analysts had expected even higher revenue after a couple of strong quarters. But …. Original article  : Summary Box: Cisco revenue misses expectations, CEO sees economic uncertainty ahead.

GSI Commerce names new chief technology officer

GSI Commerce hires new chief technology officer

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – Retail website operator GSI Commerce said Wednesday that it has hired a new chief technology officer.
The company said Scott Proctor will also be head of quality for its global marketing services division.
Proctor was previously an executive at Integrated Services.
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Summary Box: MySpace revamps site in aim to simplify as it prepares for big overhaul

Summary Box: MySpace revamps home page
THE REDESIGN: In simplifying its user home page, MySpace is making users’ stream – the flow of content and updates that’s the center of social networking – wider and more prominent. It is also streamlining other parts of the page, such as recommendations.
THE AIM: The changes are part …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Macy’s, Disney, Kelly Services, Computer Sciences among big market movers Wednesday

Macy’s, Disney, Kelly Services big market movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Macy’s Inc., up $1.14 at $20.52
Macy’s net income surged in the second quarter as the department store chain saw a payoff from its focus on exclusive moderate-price fashions and …. Read the original article  : Macy’s, Disney, Kelly Services, Computer Sciences among big market movers Wednesday.

MySpace takes cue from Facebook, simplifies users’ pages as it prepares for broader overhaul

MySpace to revamp site in aim to simplify
NEW YORK – The once-dominant social network MySpace is revamping its home page. It’s looking a little more like its more popular and populous rival, Facebook, even as it attempts to set itself apart.
In simplifying its user home page, MySpace is making users’ stream wider and …. Original source  : MySpace takes cue from Facebook, simplifies users’ pages as it prepares for broader overhaul.

Cisco income up, but stock down as revenue misses analyst estimate; signs of slowing recovery

Cisco income up, but signs of slowing recovery

NEW YORK – Cisco Systems Inc. reported stronger earnings in the latest quarter as its customers continued to catch up on delayed purchases of networking gear, but its CEO said the company was seeing signs of the economic recovery slowing down.
Shares in the world’s largest maker of computer … Read more : Cisco income up, but stock down as revenue misses analyst estimate; signs of slowing recovery.

Summary Box: Plastic Logic kills Que e-reader before it ships

Summary Box: Plastic Logic yanks Que e-reader

NO MORE: Plastic Logic Ltd. is killing its first e-reader, Que ProReader, before it even ships. It was supposed to be a large, thin, touch-screen-enabled device geared toward business users.
WHAT HAPPENED: The device faced delays, and Plastic Logic says it no longer makes sense to bring the Que to …. Original article  : Summary Box: Plastic Logic kills Que e-reader before it ships.

Trade deficit jumps to highest level in 20 months, feeding fears of slower economic growth

Trade gap likely points to slower economic growth

WASHINGTON – The United States is selling fewer products around the world and spending more on cheap imported goods, an imbalance that hurts the job market at home and means the economy is even weaker than previously thought.
The trade deficit of nearly $50 billion for June is the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Trade deficit jumps to highest level in 20 months, feeding fears of slower economic growth.

John Madden misses broadcasting football, but his video game still thrives

Madden misses TV, but his video game still thrives

WASHINGTON – John Madden misses the broadcast booth.
“I haven’t gotten used to it yet,” he says. It’s been a little over a year since he retired from a 30-year career as a color commentator on NFL games.
“Last year, there was an emptiness,” Madden acknowledges. “When you love … Read : John Madden misses broadcasting football, but his video game still thrives.

Cisco earnings up 79 percent in fourth quarter, stock down as revenue misses analyst estimate

Cisco income up 79 pct, stock down on revenue miss

NEW YORK – Cisco Systems Inc. reported stronger earnings in the latest quarter as its customers continued to catch up on delayed purchases of networking gear, but its CEO said the company was seeing signs of the economic recovery slowing down.
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Plastic Logic kills Que e-reader before it ships, concentrates on ‘next generation’ e-reader

Plastic Logic yanks Que e-reader from its queue
SAN FRANCISCO – Back in January, a startup called Plastic Logic Ltd. excitedly showed off its Que ProReader: a large, thin, touch-screen-enabled e-reader geared toward business users. The plan was to ship it this year.
But this week, the company said it was killing that device in …. Original source  : Plastic Logic kills Que e-reader before it ships, concentrates on ‘next generation’ e-reader.

Cisco earnings up 79 percent in fourth quarter, revenue misses analyst estimate

Cisco earnings up 79 percent in 4Q
NEW YORK – Cisco Systems Inc. reported revenue for its latest quarter that missed Wall Street expectations, and its stock fell.

The world’s largest maker of computer networking gear said both net income and revenue bounced back from last year’s recession levels, but analysts were expecting even stronger results after … Read more : Cisco earnings up 79 percent in fourth quarter, revenue misses analyst estimate.

Summary Box: Apple takes gulp of Liquidmetal, a strong, glossy new material

Summary Box: Apple takes gulp of glossy material
NEW YORK – THE DEAL: Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., a Caltech spinoff, has granted Apple Inc. a perpetual, exclusive license to use its technology in consumer electronics.
STRONG AND GLOSSY: Liquidmetal can be cast precisely for a glossy finish and resists denting, scratching and scuffing. Although Apple isn’t … Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Apple takes gulp of Liquidmetal, a strong, glossy new material.

EBay rolling out eBay Bucks shopping reward program to all US users following test phase

EBay rolling out shopping rewards program
SAN FRANCISCO – EBay Inc. is rolling out its eBay Bucks shopping reward program to all U.S. users of its online marketplace.

The program, which had been in a limited “beta” test, gives participants a 2 percent reward on certain items they buy through eBay.com and pay for using eBay’s online …. Original article  : EBay rolling out eBay Bucks shopping reward program to all US users following test phase.

Agency reveals cell phone use by Coast Guard crews during collisions, urges policy

Agency urges Coast Guard policy on cell phone use

LOS ANGELES – A federal agency says crew members on two Coast Guard boats involved in separate collisions last December were using cell phones or similar wireless devices.
The National Transportation Safety Board stressed Wednesday it has not determined the causes of the collisions in San Diego Bay … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Agency reveals cell phone use by Coast Guard crews during collisions, urges policy.

Illinois judge testifies he felt threatened by NJ blogger accused of Internet threats

Judge testifies he felt threatened by NJ blogger

NEW YORK – A federal appeals court judge from Illinois testified Wednesday that he felt threatened by a New Jersey blogger’s inflammatory Internet tirades over a ruling supporting gun control.
The rant against a three-judge panel in Chicago “was a threat of violence,” Judge William Bauer told jurors at … Original source on Gaea Times at : Illinois judge testifies he felt threatened by NJ blogger accused of Internet threats.