3Par calls HP’s $30-per-share bid ’superior’; Dell mulls increased offer

3Par calls HP $30 bid ’superior’; Dell mulls reply
FREMONT, Calif. – Data storage company 3Par Inc. says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.’s $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc., but Dell said Saturday it was mulling over a higher bid.
3Par said late Friday that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 3Par calls HP’s $30-per-share bid ’superior’; Dell mulls increased offer.

Netflix Thrives after The Bankruptcy Plan of Blockbuster

According to a report by Los angeles Times, Blockbuster Video is planning for bankruptcy next month. The report further says that the plan was designed by Blockbuster so that they can get out of the leases on perhaps 800 underperforming stores. The company already closed 100 retail stores last year.???? The chain operates … Original article on : Netflix Thrives after The Bankruptcy Plan of Blockbuster.

A Close Look at Simulated Boeing Dreamliner

Boeing?? showed its 787 simulator and training facility on Thursday after receiving FAA approval to start pilot training for the latest 787 Dreamliner. The new 787 which was announced six years ago is the first major airliner to be built of carbon fiber composite materials. The first Dreamliner took off and [..] Read the original article: here.

BSNL Jumps On Wimax Bandwagon

ORISSA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- BSNL – the state run telecom operator is trying its level best to increase its internet service user base. After building a huge user base with its wired landline broadband service it is now trying to focus on wireless high speed internet access service. It has rolled out latest WiMax … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : BSNL Jumps On Wimax Bandwagon.

Judge rules Hawaii man who says he’s addicted to video game can continue with lawsuit

Judge says video game addiction suit can continue

HONOLULU – A federal judge has ruled that a man who says he’s psychologically dependent and addicted to an online video game can proceed with some of his lawsuit against the game’s South Korean manufacturer.
Craig Smallwood says “Lineage II” left him unable to function independently in daily activities, … Read more >>.

Blogger’s view of DC as dangerous to tea partiers causes uproar on eve of Glenn Beck rally

Blog causes uproar on eve of Beck rally
WASHINGTON – On the eve of conservative commentator Glenn Beck’s rally at the Lincoln Memorial, a blogger’s assertion that parts of the nation’s capital should be avoided touched off accusations of racism and a sharp response by angry city leaders.

Thousands of conservative, tea party supporters were expected at … Read : Blogger’s view of DC as dangerous to tea partiers causes uproar on eve of Glenn Beck rally.

Justice Department seeks information on Google’s planned purchase of travel technology company

Google travel deal faces Justice Dept scrutiny
WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are taking a closer look at Google Inc.’s plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million all-cash deal announced last month.
In a blog post on Friday, Google said the Justice Department has asked it for more information about … Read more : Justice Department seeks information on Google’s planned purchase of travel technology company.

Summary Box: Looking for a cheap PC? Industry’s woes could lead to price cuts

Summary Box: PC woes could mean bargains this fall

SCALING BACK: Intel Corp., whose microprocessors are inside 80 percent of the world’s personal computers, lowered its third-quarter forecast, saying demand for consumer PCs has been weaker than expected.
WHAT IT MEANS: PC makers suddenly scaled back or canceled their orders with Intel during the quarter. They are … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Looking for a cheap PC? Industry’s woes could lead to price cuts.

Summary Box: HP boosts bid for data-storage maker 3Par, only hours after Dell match

Summary Box: HP boosts bid for 3Par to $1.88B
THE LATEST BIDDING: Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. to $1.88 billion Friday. It’s 11 percent more than an offer Dell Inc. made public just hours earlier.
WHY THEY WANT IT: HP and Dell, among the world’s largest personal computer makers, are looking at …. Original source  : Summary Box: HP boosts bid for data-storage maker 3Par, only hours after Dell match.

Bank of America online banking service suffers 4-hour outage, ATMs not affected

Bank of America online banking down for 4 hours

NEW YORK – Bank of America Corp. says its online banking service was down for about four hours but service has been restored.
A representative for the nation’s largest bank, Tara Burke, declined to specify a reason for Friday’s outage except to say that it was a “temporary … Original article on : Bank of America online banking service suffers 4-hour outage, ATMs not affected.

State Dept. warns Americans not to visit NKorea, says few ex-presidents available for rescues

US implores Americans not to visit NKorea
WASHINGTON – The State Department is urging Americans to respect its warning against traveling to North Korea, saying in a cheeky Twitter message that there are not too many former U.S. presidents left available for rescue missions.
In a Tweet posted shortly after former President Jimmy Carter arrived …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : State Dept. warns Americans not to visit NKorea, says few ex-presidents available for rescues.

Looking for a cheap PC? Industry’s back-to-school woes could lead to deeper price cuts

PC industry’s woes could mean bargains this fall
SAN FRANCISCO – If you’re looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your pocketbook.
Computer makers are scrambling for ways to goose faltering consumer demand after a weak start to the back-to-school shopping season. That could mean deeper … Read more : Looking for a cheap PC? Industry’s back-to-school woes could lead to deeper price cuts.

Calif. teenagers sue Facebook, saying website’s ‘Like’ feature makes illegal teen endorsements

Facebook sued in California over teen endorsements
LOS ANGELES – Two Los Angeles County teenagers are suing Facebook, claiming the social network effectively sold their names and images to advertisers without parental permission.
The lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles challenges a Facebook feature that allows members to note that they like an advertised service … Read more »»».

Paul Allen files tech patent suit against major tech co’s, including Google, Apple, Facebook

Paul Allen sues major tech co’s, including Google
SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen is suing nearly a dozen major companies, including tech giants Google Inc. and Apple Inc., alleging they infringed on four Web technology patents held by his company Interval Licensing LLC.
Interval said Friday it filed …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming month

Business events scheduled for the coming month

WASHINGTON – Commerce Department releases personal income and spending for July, 8:30 a.m.
…. Source  : Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming month.

ArcSight shares shoot up after a report of a possible buyout

ArcSight shares shoot up after buyout report

NEW YORK – Shares of ArcSight Inc. got a boost Friday after a report in the Wall Street Journal said the provider of network security software and services could be sold as soon as next week.
THE SPARK: According to the report, which cited people familiar with the matter that [..] Read the original article: here.

Gmail Witnessed 1 Million Calls in US after Voice Integration

Google Voice is the Internet based phone forwarding service by Google. According to the official Tweeter company feed, 1million calls have been made during first 24 hours in US using Google voice which is integrated with Gmail yesterday. The company announced the integration yesterday through the feed. This may not be a big news …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google Realtime Brings a New era of Searching

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – Google Realtime is an impressive and updated searching techniques innovated by the famous search engine giant. It includes the latest updates from sources like Twitter, Yahoo! Answers, blogs, and news websites.

Since its release in late 2009 GOOGLE has been done a little improvement in this unique technique. But today the mere … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google Realtime Brings a New era of Searching.

Netflix Application to be Available free on iPod and iPhone

Netflix Inc, the subscription based Disk rental and Internet Streaming Co. launched free iPhone and iPod application on Thursday. It allows subscribers to watch TV shows and movies on Apple’s handheld devices.

Netflix said that the subscription charge for the app on iTune subscribers starts from $8.99. Earlier this month, Netflix made a $1 billion …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

No solution for BlackBerry in India 4 days before deadline; local groups dismiss company offer

No solution for BlackBerry in India, 4 days to go
MUMBAI, India – Efforts by Research In Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry, to broaden the debate over data encryption were dismissed by Indian industry groups as unnecessary Friday and appeared unlikely to break a logjam over government demands for access to users’ … Read : No solution for BlackBerry in India 4 days before deadline; local groups dismiss company offer.