The Latest Jump of US Jobless Claims Shows the Ailing US Economy

The new claim for US unemployment insurance rose by 2000 to 484, 000. This is the highest level of unemployment in the last six month and it proves that the labor market recovery is very unsteady. Economists projected the unemployment claims around 469 000. U.S. stocks closed down for a third straight day, pressured …. Read the original article  : here.

Summary Box: Middle East, Indian threats of BlackBerry ban echo US debate on encryption

Summary Box: Int’l encryption woes echo US debate
THE LATEST CONCERNS: Foreign governments including India and the United Arab Emirates are uneasy about the encryption technology behind BlackBerry’s corporate e-mail service.
ECHOS OF THE PAST: The U.S. also had been worried about encryption, fearing that exports of encryption products at the level in common use …. Original source  : Summary Box: Middle East, Indian threats of BlackBerry ban echo US debate on encryption.

Middle East, Indian threats of BlackBerry ban echo US debate on encryption

Threats of int’l BlackBerry bans echo US debate
NEW YORK – Threats by the governments of India, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to shut down BlackBerry’s corporate e-mail services reflect unease about a technology that the U.S. government also took a while to accept.
The foreign governments are essentially a decade … Read more : Middle East, Indian threats of BlackBerry ban echo US debate on encryption.

Playboy Magazine is Coming to iPad without Nudity

Playboy, the adult magazine has decided to censor iPad apps by removing all of the indecent content in order to further avoid violation of Apple’s anti-obscenity rules. The user will be able to read Playboy without any explicit photo that titillated teenagers for long time. The most popular feature of Playboy, The Playmate of … Read more >>>.

Nokia India Woes Continue

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Nokia which once used to be the de facto choice for the mobile users worldwide is slowly but steadily losing its market share in a lot of key markets including India. The company still holds the number one position in overall sales but given the way the rivals are …. Source article  : Nokia India Woes Continue.

Google Suggests: I am extremely terrified of chinese people

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — It seems Google is afraid of Chinese people. The Googleplex men had been complaining about China’s Internet policies for a long time. Perhaps the thought has gathered consensus over time, as Google search shows up some weird suggestions for a simple search.
Surprisingly, “I am extremely terrified of Chinese people,” was …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google Suggests: I am extremely terrified of chinese people.

Microsoft to bring Xbox games, Xbox Live features to forthcoming Windows Phone 7 smart phones

Microsoft links new smart phones to Xbox Live
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. is bringing its video-game expertise to the forthcoming Windows Phone 7 line, an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Xbox 360 as the software maker tries to compete with Apple Inc.’s iPhone.
Microsoft says a dedicated group inside of Microsoft Game … Original source on Gaea Times at : Microsoft to bring Xbox games, Xbox Live features to forthcoming Windows Phone 7 smart phones.

AOL’s Patch plans to have local news sites in more than 500 communities by end of the year

AOL’s Patch plans 500 local sites by end of year
SAN FRANCISCO – AOL intends to grow its Patch network of community news sites to include more than 500 neighborhoods by the end of December – a move the struggling Internet company hopes will strengthen its online advertising business.
AOL Inc. announced the expansion plan … Read more »»».

Microsoft spent $1.85 million in 2nd quarter to lobby on software piracy, other issues

Microsoft spent $1.85 million lobbying in 2Q
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. spent $1.85 million in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on software piracy, technology in health care and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s slightly less than the $1.89 million the software maker spent in the second quarter of last …. Original source  : Microsoft spent $1.85 million in 2nd quarter to lobby on software piracy, other issues.

Top executive at United Technologies leaves to take CEO job at Conn. health data company

United Tech exec to leave for health care firm

HARTFORD, Conn. – United Technologies Corp. says a top executive will leave the industrial conglomerate to become chief executive of a Connecticut health information company.
Ari Bousbib (Booz-’BEE), executive vice president and president of United Technologies’ commercial companies, will leave effective Sept. 1.
IMS Health, a Norwalk health care … Read more »»».

Summary Box: Dell adds to cloud services with $1.13B buyout of storage systems provider 3Par

Summary Box: Dell pays $1.13B for storage co. 3Par
THE DEAL: Dell is buying data storage provider 3Par Inc. for $1.13 billion.
THE REASON: Dell has been beefing up its storage division as part of a broader effort to sell “cloud computing” services, in which companies pay Dell and others to have software delivered over … Read more >>>.

Dell adds clout to its cloud services with buyout of storage systems provider 3Par for $1.13B

Dell to buy storage provider 3Par for $1.13B
SEATTLE – Dell Inc.’s purchase of a storage provider for $1.13 billion marks another step in the personal computer industry’s quest to expand into more profitable businesses.
As PC prices have plummeted in recent years, computer manufacturers such as Dell and Hewlett-Packard Co. are moving to meet …. Original source  : Dell adds clout to its cloud services with buyout of storage systems provider 3Par for $1.13B.

Correction: Eyes in the Sky story

Correction: Eyes in the Sky story
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – In an Aug. 14 story about government usage of satellite and aerial surveillance, The Associated Press reported the New York Civil Liberties Union has filed lawsuits opposing the New York Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center, which uses satellite images and other mapping technologies to develop intelligence … Read more : Correction: Eyes in the Sky story.

Ex-Israeli soldier in trouble over Facebook photos of her posing with blindfolded Palestinians

On Facebook: Israeli soldier posed with bound Arab
JERUSALEM – A former Israeli soldier posted photos on Facebook of herself in uniform smiling beside bound and blindfolded Palestinian prisoners, drawing sharp criticism Monday from the Israeli military and Palestinian officials.
Israeli news websites and blogs showed two photographs of the woman. In one, she is …. Original source  : Ex-Israeli soldier in trouble over Facebook photos of her posing with blindfolded Palestinians.

Oracle Sues Google for Implementation of Java

Oracle is going to sue Google for the implementation of Java language in Android. The question remains whether Google developed its own version of Java, called Dalvik or they did any violation of Sun’s Intellectual property. According to Gartner analyst Ken Dulaney, Google developed Dalvik from the scratch which means nobody of the Dalvik … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oracle Sues Google for Implementation of Java.

Ybrant Digital of India buying Lycos Web portal from Korea’s Daum for $36 million

Indian company buying Lycos from Korea’s Daum
NEW YORK – An Indian company on Monday said it is buying Lycos Inc., once a high-flying U.S. Web portal, for $36 million from Korean Web company Daum Communications.
The buyer is Ybrant Digital, a digital marketing company based in Hyderabad.
Originally based in Waltham, Mass., Lycos was one …. Source article  : Ybrant Digital of India buying Lycos Web portal from Korea’s Daum for $36 million.

Top 10 Firefox Add-on for Facebook Users

Facebook is a favorite social networking site with millions of users. You might be one of those Facebook users who spends a greater part of his on the social network. There’s a world of things you do on Facebook from sharing links to keeping an eye on regular updates. In case you use Firebox … Original source on Gaea Times at : Top 10 Firefox Add-on for Facebook Users.

Rachael Ray promises ‘tasty bytes’ with new iPhone food shopping app

Rachael Ray launches iPhone food shopping app
Now you can get things “Yum-o” to go.
Rachael Ray, best-selling cookbook author and TV personality, has a new Apple Inc. iPhone application, “Tasty Bytes,” that combines recipes and cooking tips with a shopping tool aimed at getting you down the aisles faster.
The app, which launches Monday, … Read : Rachael Ray promises ‘tasty bytes’ with new iPhone food shopping app.

Intel to buy Texas Instruments cable modem chip business for undisclosed sum

Intel to buy TI cable modem chip business
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Intel says it’s buying a Texas Instruments unit that makes cable modem chips, which it intends to combine with its own processors for smarter modems and cable set-top boxes.
The companies did not reveal the terms of the deal in the Monday announcement.
Dallas-based … Original source on Gaea Times at : Intel to buy Texas Instruments cable modem chip business for undisclosed sum.

Medco expands research efforts with $730M deal for trial technology developer United BioSource

Medco Health will buy United BioSource for $730M

NEW YORK – Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Monday it will buy United BioSource Corp., which develops technology used in clinical trials and patient monitoring, for $730 million in cash.
United BioSource, based in Bethesda, Md., designs phone and web technologies that clinical trial patients can … Read more : Medco expands research efforts with $730M deal for trial technology developer United BioSource.

Dell to buy storage systems provider 3Par for $1.13 billion

Dell to buy 3Par for $1.13 billion
SEATTLE – Dell Inc. said Monday it is buying 3Par Inc., a maker of enterprise data storage equipment, for about $1.13 billion in cash.
Dell is offering $18 per share for 3Par, an 87 percent premium over Friday’s closing price for the company of …. Read the original article  : here.

The Latest Jump of US Jobless Claims Shows the Ailing US Economy

The new claim for US unemployment insurance rose by 2000 to 484, 000. This is the highest level of unemployment in the last six month and it proves that the labor market recovery is very unsteady. Economists projected the unemployment claims around 469 000. U.S. stocks closed down for a third straight day, pressured … Read this article on Gaea Times at : The Latest Jump of US Jobless Claims Shows the Ailing US Economy.

Summary Box: Middle East, Indian threats of BlackBerry ban echo US debate on encryption

Summary Box: Int’l encryption woes echo US debate
THE LATEST CONCERNS: Foreign governments including India and the United Arab Emirates are uneasy about the encryption technology behind BlackBerry’s corporate e-mail service.
ECHOS OF THE PAST: The U.S. also had been worried about encryption, fearing that exports of encryption products at the level in common use … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Middle East, Indian threats of BlackBerry ban echo US debate on encryption.

Middle East, Indian threats of BlackBerry ban echo US debate on encryption

Threats of int’l BlackBerry bans echo US debate
NEW YORK – Threats by the governments of India, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to shut down BlackBerry’s corporate e-mail services reflect unease about a technology that the U.S. government also took a while to accept.
The foreign governments are essentially a decade …. Source article  : Middle East, Indian threats of BlackBerry ban echo US debate on encryption.

Adobe Flash is Available for Nexus One to Download

As per recent Android-Flash event held in San Francisco, both of the companies announced that if you go for Google Nexus One with Android 2.2, you will get final version of Adobe Flash Player 10.1. With Flash player, nexus one users will be able to access variety of rich media applications like on-line videos, …. Source  : Adobe Flash is Available for Nexus One to Download.

iPhone-maker Foxconn holds rallies in attempt to boost morale after worker suicides in China

Foxconn holds rallies to aid morale after suicides
HONG KONG – Following a string of suicides at its Chinese factories, Foxconn Technology Group raised workers’ wages and installed safety nets on buildings to catch would-be jumpers. Now the often secretive manufacturer of the iPhone and other electronics is holding rallies for its workers to …. Read the original article  : here.

What Is Google WiFi? Asks Spain

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a recent development that has again highlighted the lapses in the privacy policy of internet search giant Google Spain has expressed its doubt over the much touted Google Street View. The internet search behemoth has confirmed that a number of street view cars it uses had gathered data from some … Read more »»».

NYC woman to Google: Who’s posting trash about me? She asks court to get users unmasked

NYC woman to Google: Who’s posting trash about me?
NEW YORK – A business consultant wants a court to force YouTube and owner Google to unmask a cyber cipher who posted what she says are unauthorized videos of her and online comments that hurt her reputation.
Carla Franklin, a former model and actress … Read more »».

China Techfaith 2nd-quarter profit climbs 62 percent with increased phone sales

China Techfaith 2Q profit rises 62 percent

SAN FRANCISCO – China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Ltd. said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit climbed 62 percent as the Chinese cell phone designer’s product sales rose.
The Beijing-based company’s American depositary shares rose 17 cents, or 5.3 percent, to $3.38 in after-hours trading. The stock had finished regular trading … Original source on Gaea Times at : China Techfaith 2nd-quarter profit climbs 62 percent with increased phone sales.

Facebook fiasco reveals limits of Israeli military’s ability to control flow of information

Israeli military confronts new foe: the Internet
JERUSALEM – The security obsessed Israeli military is confronting a new adversary – trying to control what its own soldiers post to the Internet.
Facebook, along with YouTube and other popular sites, is turning into a formidable nuisance for the army, as young recruits in this tech-crazy country … Read : Facebook fiasco reveals limits of Israeli military’s ability to control flow of information.

Dell results to help gauge business recovery; parts prices might hurt gross margin

Earnings Preview: Dell Inc.
SEATTLE – PC maker Dell Inc. reports its fiscal second-quarter results after the stock market closes Thursday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Improvement in Dell’s gross margins.
Dell may be the No. 2 computer maker after Hewlett-Packard Co., but it focuses more on selling to businesses. That means Dell was slower to rebound …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dell results to help gauge business recovery; parts prices might hurt gross margin.

Experts urge caution with music volumes as study finds 1 in 5 US teens has slight hearing loss

Study: 1 in 5 US teenagers has slight hearing loss
CHICAGO – A stunning one in five teens has lost a little bit of hearing, and the problem has increased substantially in recent years, a new national study has found.
Some experts are urging teenagers to turn down the volume on their digital …. Source  : Experts urge caution with music volumes as study finds 1 in 5 US teens has slight hearing loss.

Mexican activists question sale of cell phone frequencies to dominant broadcaster

Mexico gives cell frequencies to television giant

MEXICO CITY – Mexican officials trying to dilute a near-monopoly on cell phone services have awarded valuable frequencies to a company that holds a near-monopoly in broadcast television.
Government regulators say the new radio wave concessions approved Monday by the Federal Telecommunications Commission will provide more competition for the phone … Read more »»».

US tweaks NKorea on new Twitter account, says regime has underestimated power of technology

US tweaks NKorea on Twitter
WASHINGTON – North Korea may think its new Twitter and YouTube accounts will be a prime platform for anti-U.S. propaganda, but the Obama administration says the world’s most secretive regime may have bitten off more than it can chew by joining the networked world.
State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US tweaks NKorea on new Twitter account, says regime has underestimated power of technology.

Top 5 Third Party Apps for Blogger (Windows)

WordPress has been dominating the Blogosphere set aside Blogger. Both these offer free blog hosting, but there is varsity in the features. Distinctly Blogger is preferred by some users as it allows them integrate the third party application. Given that, Blogger already has loads of features from customizable templates to adding latest Google news, …. Read the original article  : Top 5 Third Party Apps for Blogger (Windows).

Google says it is under investigation in Spain over its ‘Street View’ feature

Spain becomes latest country to take on Google
MADRID – Spain is investigating Google over its “Street View” mapping feature, becoming the latest country to tangle with the Internet search giant over concerns it violated people’s privacy while taking shots of city streets.
Madrid Judge Raquel Fernandino has issued a subpoena for an Oct. 4 … Read : Google says it is under investigation in Spain over its ‘Street View’ feature.

Google Loses Search Share to Yahoo; Bing Makes No Gain

Today the search share market witness an interesting turmoil with Yahoo’s search gaining shares in U.S search market.?? According to the reports from research firm ComScore, Yahoo’s share in the search market hiked from 16.7% to 17.1%. ComScore shows the new measure Explict Core Search to filter search linked to slide shows and other … Read more >>>.

Hewlett-Packard buying privately held cyber security firm Fortify Software

HP buying cyber security firm Fortify Software

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co. says it is buying Fortify Software to beef up its cyber security offerings.
The company did not disclose financial terms of the buyout Tuesday.
Fortify is a privately held company based in San Mateo, Calif. It helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses in their … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hewlett-Packard buying privately held cyber security firm Fortify Software.

Ex-Israeli soldier says Facebook photos posing with blindfolded Palestinians thoughtless

Israeli says Facebook photo with Arabs thoughtless
JERUSALEM – A former Israeli soldier who posted photos on Facebook of herself in uniform smiling beside bound and blindfolded Palestinian prisoners says her actions were thoughtless.
Eden Aberjil told Israel’s Army Radio on Tuesday that she did not think through her decision to post the photos. But …. Original article  : Ex-Israeli soldier says Facebook photos posing with blindfolded Palestinians thoughtless.

Survey, personal stories show how quickly TV time shifting has established itself

Survey of viewers shows extent of TV time shifting

NEW YORK – If you’ve never time-shifted a prime-time television series – watched it later on a DVR, over the Internet or ordered it on demand – you’re now in the minority.
A survey of viewers conducted on the eve of the new fall season quantifies what has … Read more >>.

THQ to launch uDraw GameTablet to lure in artistically inclined Wii gamers

THQ hopes to draw in artists with tablet for Wii

NEW YORK – Video game publisher THQ Inc. hopes to draw in artistically inclined fans when its uDraw GameTablet is available for the Wii this year.
The $70 add-on accessory to Nintendo Co.’s popular game console is aimed mainly at 6- to 12-year-olds. Players will be able … Read this article on Gaea Times at : THQ to launch uDraw GameTablet to lure in artistically inclined Wii gamers.

Nokia India Woes Continue

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Nokia which once used to be the de facto choice for the mobile users worldwide is slowly but steadily losing its market share in a lot of key markets including India. The company still holds the number one position in overall sales but given the way the rivals are … Read more >>.

Google Suggests: I am extremely terrified of chinese people

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — It seems Google is afraid of Chinese people. The Googleplex men had been complaining about China’s Internet policies for a long time. Perhaps the thought has gathered consensus over time, as Google search shows up some weird suggestions for a simple search.
Surprisingly, “I am extremely terrified of Chinese people,” was …. Read the original article  : Google Suggests: I am extremely terrified of chinese people.

Microsoft to bring Xbox games, Xbox Live features to forthcoming Windows Phone 7 smart phones

Microsoft links new smart phones to Xbox Live
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. is bringing its video-game expertise to the forthcoming Windows Phone 7 line, an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Xbox 360 as the software maker tries to compete with Apple Inc.’s iPhone.
Microsoft says a dedicated group inside of Microsoft Game … Original source on Gaea Times at : Microsoft to bring Xbox games, Xbox Live features to forthcoming Windows Phone 7 smart phones.

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.

Hipmunk Draws Positive Response

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- If you are one of those people who gets tired of going through pages after pages for finding information on flights online, there is good news. A new application named Hipmunk has been made available that makes looking for flight information and cost easier than ever before. Adam Goldstein a brilliant …. Original article  : Hipmunk Draws Positive Response.

Electronic books catching on but still face challenges as iPad sales swell, skepticism lingers

E-reading: Revolution in the making or fading fad?
HSINCHU, Taiwan – The marriage of an American technology firm and a Taiwanese display panel manufacturer has helped make digital reading a prospective challenger to paper as the main medium for transmitting printed information.
Four years ago Cambridge, Mass.-based E Ink Corporation and Taiwan’s Prime …. Original article  : Electronic books catching on but still face challenges as iPad sales swell, skepticism lingers.

On the Call: HP’s personal computer chief on ’softness’ in the consumer PC market

On the Call: HP’s PC chief on consumer ’softness’

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s personal computer division prospered in HP’s latest fiscal quarter, with revenue that jumped 17 percent to $9.9 billion. Still, many investors are worried that while companies are snapping up new PCs to replace aging machines, consumers could be scaling back as the …. Original source  : On the Call: HP’s personal computer chief on ’softness’ in the consumer PC market.

On the Call: Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell fields question about iPad, tablet PCs

On the Call: Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell
Dell Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped 16 percent as companies and public-sector organizations spent more than they did a year ago on computers, servers and other technology. Revenue rose 22 percent to $15.5 billion, slightly more than Wall Street was expecting.
But that strength did not carry … Original source on Gaea Times at : On the Call: Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell fields question about iPad, tablet PCs.

Summary Box: Dell 2Q net income up 16 percent, as businesses spend more on computers, servers

Summary Box: Dell 2Q net income rises 16 percent
THE NUMBERS: PC maker Dell Inc.’s net income jumped 16 percent to $545 million, or 28 cents per share, in the fiscal second quarter as businesses replaced aging technology. Revenue climbed 22 percent to $15.5 billion.
BIG BUSINESS: Dell’s bread and butter is selling technology to … Read more >>>.

Without CEO Mark Hurd, HP faces questions about its direction; latest report could fuel doubts

HP’s 3Q numbers solid but could fuel doubts
SAN FRANCISCO – Now that Mark Hurd is out as CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co., the world’s biggest technology company is trying to prove to Wall Street that it can thrive under the sweeping changes he set in motion.
Its numbers for the May-July quarter – the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Without CEO Mark Hurd, HP faces questions about its direction; latest report could fuel doubts.

Verizon spent $4.4 million lobbying gov’t in 2nd qtr on distracted driving, other issues

Verizon spent $4.4M on lobbying in 2nd quarter

WASHINGTON – Phone company Verizon Communications Inc. spent $4.44 million in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on a wide array of issues, including cybersecurity, texting while driving and broadband, according to a disclosure report.
The amount was up slightly from the $4.23 million Verizon spent in …. Read the original article  : Verizon spent $4.4 million lobbying gov’t in 2nd qtr on distracted driving, other issues.

Yahoo Joins Hands with Microsoft Bing for Advertisers

NEW YORK (Gaeatimes.com) — Yahoo has hooked up with Microsoft Bing to fight against Google for Advertisers. So, Bing gets another chance to fight against its rival, Google. Now Yahoo and Microsoft are struggling to meet their deadline to launch their joint venture. They expect to have a successful joint venture during this phase.
Executives … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yahoo Joins Hands with Microsoft Bing for Advertisers.

HP’s net income jumps 6 pct in latest quarter, last full period under ousted CEO Mark Hurd

HP’s net jumps 6 pct in last quarter under Hurd
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s net income jumped 6 percent and revenue notched 11 percent higher in HP’s last full quarter under now-ousted CEO Mark Hurd.
The numbers reported Thursday squared with preliminary results HP revealed Aug. 6 in announcing Hurd’s abrupt resignation.
In his five …. Original source  : HP’s net income jumps 6 pct in latest quarter, last full period under ousted CEO Mark Hurd.

Summary Box: Want security software with device? With McAfee deal, Intel hopes you will

Summary Box: Intel buys McAfee for $7.7B
THE DEAL: Intel Corp. plans to buy security software company McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion.

THE SCOPE: It’s the biggest acquisition in Intel’s 42-year history.
THE VALUE: Intel wants its chips in televisions, cell phones, cars and other Internet-connected devices. Having McAfee helps Intel improve the security of its chips and …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Want security software with device? With McAfee deal, Intel hopes you will.

Dell 2nd-quarter net income climbs 16 percent as businesses spend more on computers, servers

Dell 2Q net income rises 16 percent
SEATTLE – PC maker Dell Inc. said Thursday its net income improved 16 percent in the fiscal second quarter as businesses replaced aging technology, though a key profit measure fell.
The majority of Dell’s revenue comes from selling technology to other companies, so its results offer …. Original source  : Dell 2nd-quarter net income climbs 16 percent as businesses spend more on computers, servers.

Marvell buys Diseno de Sistemas en Silico for undisclosed amount

Marvell buys DS2 for undisclosed amount
SAN FRANCISCO – Chip maker Marvell Technology Group Ltd. said Thursday that it purchased Diseno de Sistemas en Silico SA, or DS2, for an undisclosed amount.

DS2, which makes chips that are used for digital content streaming, is based in Valencia, Spain.
Marvell said it will keep selling DS2 products and will …. Read the original article  : here.

Want security software with that TV, phone or car? With McAfee deal, Intel hopes you will

Intel buys McAfee for $7.7B in push beyond PCs

SAN FRANCISCO – Talk about a new meaning for “Intel Inside.”
Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to the Internet and require a computer chip.
And with its deal …. Original source  : Want security software with that TV, phone or car? With McAfee deal, Intel hopes you will.

Bing Faces Split decision in Facebook’s Location Based Feature

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Facebook has given a split decision towards Bing and Google in their new Places Mapping Feature. The Bing Maps Team had announced that Facebook will be using the Microsoft Mapping service for Facebook Places. Later, the truth was revealed out.
Facebook is only using Microsoft services to show check-in locations on …. Source  : Bing Faces Split decision in Facebook’s Location Based Feature.

Pentagon issues public warning on China’s use of civilian hackers to launch cyber attacks

Pentagon takes aim at China cyber threat
WASHINGTON – The U.S. for the first time is publicly warning about the Chinese military’s use of civilian computer experts in clandestine cyber attacks aimed at American companies and government agencies.

In a move that is being seen as a pointed signal to Beijing, the Pentagon laid out its concerns … Read more : Pentagon issues public warning on China’s use of civilian hackers to launch cyber attacks.

Microsoft Bing: The Growth Leader in several Vertical Categories

NEW YORK (Gaeatimes.com) — Microsoft Bing has emerged as one of the Leaders in Growth for several vertical categories. It has been a mixed week for Microsoft. Search Engine Shares, Hooking up with Yahoo and split decisions in Facebook Places Mapping Feature are the most notable ones. It is expected that every single event … Original article on : Microsoft Bing: The Growth Leader in several Vertical Categories.

Symantec shares rise after Intel says it will buy security software maker’s rival McAfee

Symantec rises after Intel says it will buy McAfee

SAN FRANCISCO – Shares of Symantec Corp. rose Thursday after chip maker Intel Corp. said it would buy the computer-security software maker’s rival, McAfee Inc., for a 60 percent premium in a deal valued at $7.68 billion.
THE SPARK: Early Thursday, Intel said it would buy McAfee – … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Symantec shares rise after Intel says it will buy security software maker’s rival McAfee.

Enterprise Ready to Go For Cloud Email: Forrester

According to Forrester chief analyst, Ted Schadler,?? the cloud computing email is supposed to take centerstage down the road because enterprises are rethinking their cloud strategy. Google and Microsoft are going to be the chief beneficiaries. Schadler further commented how the introduction of cloud email is going to change the enterprises’ …. Original article  : Enterprise Ready to Go For Cloud Email: Forrester.

MasterCard buys European payment service provider DataCash for $520 million in cash

MasterCard acquires DataCash for $520M in cash

PURCHASE, N.Y. – MasterCard Inc. is looking to tap into the growth of online payments worldwide.
The company said Thursday that it will pay $520 million in cash for DataCash Group, which provides merchants with electronic payment and fraud prevention services.
The move is expected to help MasterCard bolster online use … Original article on : MasterCard buys European payment service provider DataCash for $520 million in cash.

US gives $81M in stimulus grants to MSU, 2 companies to expand broadband access in Michigan

US gives $81M to Michigan for broadband projects

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Jennifer Granholm says two businesses and Michigan State University will get $81.3 million in federal stimulus grants to expand broadband Internet access in underserved areas.
Merit Network Inc. gets $69.6 million under the grants announced Wednesday. It’s for service in the Upper Peninsula, northern Lower … Original article on : US gives $81M in stimulus grants to MSU, 2 companies to expand broadband access in Michigan.

US author JD Salinger’s toilet on sale for $1m

LONDON – US author JD Salinger’s toilet has been put on sale on the online auction site eBay for 1 million dollars.

The vendor says he obtained the “used toilet commode” from a couple who now own the former home of the Catcher in the Rye author.

It comes “uncleaned and in its original condition”, the ad … Read this article on Gaea Times at : US author JD Salinger’s toilet on sale for $1m.

BSNL Broadband Revamped For Users

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- State based telecom service provider BSNL which once used to be the dominant player in Broadband internet service in the state is facing the heat from the private operators in recent times and it has come up with revamped packages to retain the users. It is resorting to packages with … Read more : BSNL Broadband Revamped For Users.

LeT, JuD plugging into Facebook, Twitter to propagate terror agenda

KARACHI – In a bid to win people support and influence youngsters to join their war against non-Muslim nations, hardcore banned terror groups like the Laskhar-e-Taiba (LeT), its humanitarian face-Jamat-ud-Daawa (JuD) and Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) have plugged into famous networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

According to reports, these banned Pakistan based terror … Read more »»».

Mother of Fla. girl hurt in fall from Wis. amusement park ride: ‘Worst day of my life’

Fall victim’s mother: ‘Worst day of my life’

MADISON, Wis. – The mother of a 12-year-old Florida girl who plunged 100 feet to the ground on a free-fall ride at a Wisconsin Dells amusement park last month says watching her daughter fall was the “worst day of my life.”
Julie Marti spoke Friday at the Madison hospital …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mother of Fla. girl hurt in fall from Wis. amusement park ride: ‘Worst day of my life’.

Summary Box: Cyberactivists launch website displaying Wikileaks information on Thailand

Summary Box: Activists unblock Wikileaks for Thais

THAI WIKILEAKS: Anonymous Internet activists calling themselves “Wikicong” have set up a website to display information about Thailand that comes from the whistle-blower site Wikileaks.
WHY IT’S NEEDED: The original site is blocked to some Internet users in Thailand.
WHAT’S THERE: The most sensitive material about Thailand on the Wikileaks site …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Cyberactivists launch website displaying Wikileaks information on Thailand.

Facebook Places: Now Track Your Friends Anywhere, Anytime!

AMITYVILLE (GaeaTimes.com) — Facebook’s new application Facebook Places has been designed to avoid uncomfortable meetings with unwanted person at any place. The new location providing service of Facebook may become the most popular feature of social networking sites in recent times.
The location service enables people to track and share their locations in real time. … Read : Facebook Places: Now Track Your Friends Anywhere, Anytime!.

Argentine orders closure of Internet provider to 1 million customers in antimonopoly campaign

Argentina orders Internet provider shut down

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina’s government on Friday ordered the closure one of the nation’s three leading Internet providers, demanding that Grupo Clarin immediately inform “each and every one” of its more than 1 million customers that they have 90 days to find new ways of getting online.
The order says …. Source article  : Argentine orders closure of Internet provider to 1 million customers in antimonopoly campaign.

Stocks fall, extending their loss for the week as investors’ malaise and pessimism deepen

Stocks slide as investors’ malaise continues
NEW YORK – Stocks closed moderately lower Friday as investors’ pessimistic view of the economy deepened.
There was little reason for investors to buy. There were no reports to offset Thursday’s disappointing news that growth in the domestic economy continues to slow. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 57 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Stocks fall, extending their loss for the week as investors’ malaise and pessimism deepen.

Salesforce.com, Gap, Corinthian Colleges, Intuit among companies making big market moves

Salesforce.com, Gap, Corinthian big market movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Salesforce.com Inc., up $16.34 at $112.75
Quarterly net income dropped because of higher expenses, but the online business software maker raised its profit and revenue outlook.
Gap Inc., down 39 cents to … Read more : Salesforce.com, Gap, Corinthian Colleges, Intuit among companies making big market moves.

Summary Box: hip shortage set off by recession makes smart phones more scarce

Summary Box: Recession hits phone makers in chips
THE SHORTAGES: Customers must wait for some smart phones including HTC Corp.’s EVO 4G and Motorola Inc.’s Droid X. Manufacturers expect delays through the year.
MISSING PARTS: It’s generally a problem with a component here and there, but if just one of the 20 to 30 critical …. Source  : Summary Box: hip shortage set off by recession makes smart phones more scarce.

Glance: World’s 3 largest contract chip makers

Glance: World’s largest contract chip makers

Contract manufacturers produce chips to the designs of others in giant factories. Their products go into practically all phones and many PCs, yet they’re mostly unknown to their users. These are the world’s three largest contract chip manufacturers, or foundries:
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is based in Taiwan, with factories … Read more : Glance: World’s 3 largest contract chip makers.

Chip shortage set off by recession makes smart phones more scarce, could affect PC prices

Recession hits smart-phone makers in the chips
NEW YORK – The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can’t build enough of the gadgets because chip-makers that rolled back production last year are now scrambling to play catch-up.
The chip shortage means Apple …. Source  : Chip shortage set off by recession makes smart phones more scarce, could affect PC prices.

Summary Box: Privacy-obsessed Germans wary of Google Street View

Summary Box: Germans wary of Google Street View
THE BACKDROP: Germans have long harbored an obsession about protecting privacy. That’s because of memories of Nazi-era denouncements of neighbors and East German secret police snooping.
NEW FEARS: Some citizens are disturbed by the idea that Google Inc.’s Street View might help strangers locate them in their …. Source article  : Summary Box: Privacy-obsessed Germans wary of Google Street View.

HP shares slip despite solid 3Q numbers; stock hurt by CEO departure, fears about PC demand

HP shares slip on CEO departure, PC demand

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. shares slid nearly 3 percent Friday, a day after the world’s largest technology company reported solid quarterly numbers that still weren’t enough to appease some anxious investors about the company’s path without ousted CEO Mark Hurd.
Signs of weakening personal computer sales heading into … Original source on Gaea Times at : HP shares slip despite solid 3Q numbers; stock hurt by CEO departure, fears about PC demand.

Hipmunk: New Way Of Searching

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – Are you planning for an air travel? And after tightening the knot of your backpacks, are you bored of searching the air schedule? Are you confused over several flight schedules? Are you confused to choose the right flight? Here comes Hipmunk, solution to all of your problems.

Hipmunk is an interactive online …. Original source  : Hipmunk: New Way Of Searching.

‘Wikicong’ cyberactivists launch new website displaying Wikileaks information on Thailand

Cyberactivists unblock Wikileaks for Thai Netizens
BANGKOK – A group of anonymous Internet activists has set up a website to display information about Thailand that comes from the whistle-blower site Wikileaks, which is blocked to some viewers in the Southeast Asian country.
The group calling itself “Wikicong” said Friday it set up the … Read more >>.

Salesforce.com shares surge on strong 2Q results, higher full-year revenue forecast

Salesforce.com shares jump after 2Q results

NEW YORK – Shares of business software provider Salesforce.com jumped Friday after the company’s second-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street forecasts and it raised its full-year outlook.
THE SPARK: Though a rise in costs put a dent in second-quarter earnings, the company’s adjusted profit of 29 cents per share … Read : Salesforce.com shares surge on strong 2Q results, higher full-year revenue forecast.

Six-year old Linux bug Eventually Fixed

After six-years of unsuccessful fixing Linux kernel org finally devised a patch for critical privilege escalating bug. This hole could be exploited by hackers to execute code at the root from any GUI application. The flaw was reported on 17 June, and was addressed in two months. But, according to the security blog The … Original source on Gaea Times at : Six-year old Linux bug Eventually Fixed.

Stocks continue slide as investors remain uncertain about strength of economy

Stocks slide as investors continue sell-off
NEW YORK – Stocks fell moderately Friday as investors sold heavily for the second straight day over worries about the pace of the recovery.
Investors are finding little reason to buy. There are no reports due out that could offset Thursday’s disappointing news that growth …. Original article  : Stocks continue slide as investors remain uncertain about strength of economy.

Making a Twitterati Follow You On Twitter: No Easy Game

Since I know Twitter was all about following and being followed and tweeting about latest updates. We had been providing you with tips for increasing followers on Twitter. Most of you wait for the day a twitterati decides to follow you. It’s great feeling when you are being noticed by celebrities. What’s more other … Original article on : Making a Twitterati Follow You On Twitter: No Easy Game.

Ahmadinejad inaugurates Iran’s first unmanned bomber aircraft

Iran inaugurates nation’s first unmanned bomber

TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday inaugurated the country’s first domestically-built, long-range, unmanned bomber aircraft, calling it an “ambassador of death” to Iran’s enemies.
Speaking to a group of officials Ahmadinejad said, “The jet, as well as being an ambassador of death for the enemies of humanity, has a …. Original source  : Ahmadinejad inaugurates Iran’s first unmanned bomber aircraft.

Intel and Micron to Deliver 25 mm Portable Flash Memory

Intel and Micron announced first 3-bit-per-cell NAND flash memory chip on 25 nanometer process technology. Also known as Triple Level Cell, the 8 GB device offers improved cost efficiencies and higher storage capacities for USB, SD flash card and consumer electronics markets. The new 64-gigabit (Gb) 3bpc on 25nm memory device …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Caribbean governments seek wiretap legislation to keep pace with growing gang problem

Caribbean govts push wiretap laws to fight gangs

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – A push for laws authorizing police wiretaps is facing resistance in small eastern Caribbean countries, where some islanders fear governments would use them to spy on political opponents.
Prosecutors say the power to intercept phone calls and other communications in the tiny, English-speaking islands would … Original article on : Caribbean governments seek wiretap legislation to keep pace with growing gang problem.

Prosecutors withdraw warrant for WikiLeaks founder Assange, saying rape suspicion unfounded

Prosecutors withdraw warrant for WikiLeaks founder

STOCKHOLM – Prosecutors withdraw warrant for WikiLeaks founder Assange, saying rape suspicion unfounded.
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North Korea reportedly joins Facebook after opening Twitter and YouTube accounts

North Korea reportedly joins Facebook
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea appears to have added Facebook to the social networking sites it recently joined to ramp up its propaganda war against South Korea and the U.S.
The account opened late Thursday under the Korean username “uriminzokkiri,” meaning “on our own as a … Read more »»».