Why Facebook Places Would be an Instant Hit

Facebook is the hottest property on Internet now and any update on the social network spreads like wild fire. Latest buzz in Facebook is Places feature.?? Even if this check-in-utility is not unique with players like Foursquare and Gowalla already making the most of it, Facebook still takes an edge for it massive user … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Why Facebook Places Would be an Instant Hit.

Google to Launch Chrome OS Tablet with Verizon on “Black Friday”

After Nexus One, Chrome Tablet is the second venture of Google, related to Hardware. As per Download Squad, the upcoming tablet is expected to come with Chrome OS, NVidia’s Tegra 2 platform and sport a 1280??720 multitouch display, 2GB of RAM, minimum 32GB SSD, WiFi/Bluetooth/3G connectivity, GPS and webcam. It is being … Read more >>>.

China Mobile says first half profit up 4.2 percent on demand growth but competition growing

China Mobile says first half profit up 4.2 percent

BEIJING – China Mobile Ltd., the world’s biggest phone carrier by subscribers, said Thursday its first-half profit rose 4.2 percent on growing demand and the rollout of mobile Internet services but warned it faces increased competition.
Profit was 57.6 billion yuan ($8.4 billion) for the six months ending …. Original source  : China Mobile says first half profit up 4.2 percent on demand growth but competition growing.

It’s no Oscar: Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts earn nods as riskiest celebs to search for online

Cameron Diaz tops list of riskiest celeb searches

SAN FRANCISCO – If you’re looking for Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts or Jessica Biel online, look out!
The movie stars top the latest list of the most dangerous celebrities to search for online, according to new research by computer-security software maker McAfee Inc.
It’s far from an Oscar, but landing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : It’s no Oscar: Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts earn nods as riskiest celebs to search for online.

Apple to Release 7 inch iPad Before Christmas: Report

There is rumor that Apple is going to release mini 7 ” iPad just in time before the holidays. The price of 7″ iPad is supposed to be cheaper than the 10″ one and it could also be a great competitor to the series of tablets scheduled to hit stores later this year or …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Apple to Release 7 inch iPad Before Christmas: Report.

PC maker Lenovo turns to quarterly profit on strong sales in China, emerging markets

PC maker Lenovo turns to profit on China sales
BEIJING – Lenovo Group, the fourth-largest personal computer maker, rebounded to a quarterly profit from a loss a year earlier, driven by strong sales in China and other emerging markets.
Profit was $55 million for the three months ending June 30, or 54 cents per … Read more »»».

Knock knock: Facebooks joins location frenzy with Places on iPhone, mobile site

Facebook checks in, adding location-based feature
NEW YORK – Facebook users carrying their smart phones will soon be able to “check in” to real-world locations such as bars, parks and live concerts as the social network makes its first foray into the location services craze.
“Where are you?” is joining “What’s on your mind?” …. Original article  : Knock knock: Facebooks joins location frenzy with Places on iPhone, mobile site.

HiSoft 2nd-quarter profits, revenue beats analysts’ expectations

HiSoft 2Q profit, revenue beat expectations

NEW YORK – HiSoft Technology International Ltd., a Chinese software-development outsourcing service, said its second-quarter net income more than doubled as revenue surged.
Net income in the three months to June 30 rose to $3.8 million, or 17 cents per American Depositary Share, compared to $1.7 million, or 9 cents per …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : HiSoft 2nd-quarter profits, revenue beats analysts’ expectations.

Knock knock: Facebook joins location frenzy with Places so users can share whereabouts

Facebook checks in to location services
NEW YORK – Facebook users carrying their smart phones will soon be able to check in to real-life locations such as restaurants, bars or live concerts.
It’s the first foray by the world’s largest online social network into the frenzy of location-based services. Rising with the popularity of smart … Read : Knock knock: Facebook joins location frenzy with Places so users can share whereabouts.

NetEase 2nd-quarter revenues beat expectations, but earnings fall short by 3 cents per share

NetEase 2Q revenues beat Street; earnings miss

NEW YORK – Chinese online game service provider NetEase.com Inc. said Wednesday that its net profit grew in the second quarter, thanks to new games and the operation of Activision Blizzard Inc.’s “World of Warcraft.”
Net income in the three months to June 30 rose 4 percent to 485.7 million … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NetEase 2nd-quarter revenues beat expectations, but earnings fall short by 3 cents per share.

New dancing-singing Michael Jackson video game to let players be ‘Bad’ to King of Pop’s tunes

Video game lets players be ‘Bad’ to Jackson hits
LOS ANGELES – An upcoming video game starring Michael Jackson is set to be “Bad.”
Video game publisher Ubisoft announced Wednesday its dancing-and-singing “Michael Jackson The Experience” game will feature such Jackson hits as “Bad,” “Beat It” and “Billie Jean.”
The title is scheduled to be released …. Original source  : New dancing-singing Michael Jackson video game to let players be ‘Bad’ to King of Pop’s tunes.

CIA is forming a new center to counter nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction

CIA forms new center to combat nukes, WMDs

WASHINGTON – The CIA is opening a counterproliferation center to combat the spread of dangerous weapons and technology, a move that comes as Iran is on the verge of fueling up a new nuclear power plant.
CIA Director Leon Panetta said Wednesday that the new unit would place CIA … Read more »».

Summary Box: Review finds Samsung Galaxy S phones do Android proud

Summary Box: Review of Samsung Galaxy S phones
SMART PHONES: Samsung’s new Galaxy S line of smart phones runs Google Inc.’s Android operating system. The Samsung Captivate and Vibrant are available through AT&T and T-Mobile, respectively, while Sprint will start selling the Epic 4G at the end of the month.
THE DETAILS: These three phones …. Original article  : Summary Box: Review finds Samsung Galaxy S phones do Android proud.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S phones do Android proud with great touch screens, speedy processors

Review: Samsung Galaxy S phones do Android proud
SAN FRANCISCO – The more phones that hit the market using Google’s Android operating software, the harder it is for each offering to stand out from the black-and-silver crowd.
Samsung is the latest company trying to turn heads, hoping consumers will snatch up its new Galaxy S …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Review: Samsung Galaxy S phones do Android proud with great touch screens, speedy processors.

S&P lifts semiconductor company Amkor Technology’s credit rating on improved results

S&P lifts Amkor Technology credit rating
NEW YORK – Standard & Poor’s Rating Services boosted a credit rating on chip assembly and testing services company Amkor Technology Inc. Wednesday, citing better corporate financial results.

S&P lifted its corporate credit rating to “BB-” from “B+” and gave the company a stable outlook. Both ratings are non-investment grade, or …. Source article  : S&P lifts semiconductor company Amkor Technology’s credit rating on improved results.

Target, American Apparel, Deere, Phoenix Technologies among big market movers Wednesday

Target, American Apparel, Deere big market movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Chico’s FAS Inc., up 84 cents at $9.25
The retailer’s quarterly profit more than doubled as sales rose and more customers bought items from its stores.
American Apparel Inc., down 22 … Read : Target, American Apparel, Deere, Phoenix Technologies among big market movers Wednesday.

A quarter of Dell shares withheld in vote to re-elect Michael Dell to board

Dell CEO faced more opposition in shareholder vote
SEATTLE – Stockholders representing a quarter of PC maker Dell Inc.’s outstanding shares did not cast votes to re-elect founder, Chairman and CEO Michael to the company’s board at the company’s annual meeting on Aug. 12.
The results of the vote were made public in a Securities … Original article on : A quarter of Dell shares withheld in vote to re-elect Michael Dell to board.

IPad becomes the living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom TV, if Verizon gets its way

Verizon looking at taking TV shows to the iPad
NEW YORK – Think you need another TV in the home? Maybe the iPad, Apple Inc.’s tablet computer, will do the job instead.
In the latest example of the slim device attracting the attention of the TV industry, Verizon Communications Inc. on Wednesday demonstrated an application … Read : IPad becomes the living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom TV, if Verizon gets its way.

Talks in music royalty dispute consider mandate that cell phones contain FM radio receivers

Music royalty talks consider cell phone mandate
WASHINGTON – A long-running dispute between radio broadcasters and the recording industry over music royalties has taken an unexpected turn with a proposed settlement that threatens to drag the mobile phone industry into the ring.
The compromise under discussion by radio broadcasters, recording labels and …. Original source  : Talks in music royalty dispute consider mandate that cell phones contain FM radio receivers.

Carla Franklin Sues Google

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – Carla Franklin has filed a case in Manhattan Supreme Court against someone who has posted some nasty comment over a video in YouTube, according to a report from New York Times. Carla Franklin has accused some user of You Tube for posting some rude comment beneath her video. Her legal … Read : Carla Franklin Sues Google.