Windows Phone 7 Hits Major Manufacturing Achievement

According to Matthew Miller of ZDnet Blog, Windows Phone 7 has been released to major manufacturing (RTM) companies. The RTM is a big step for Microsoft. This means that all of Microsoft’s hardware launch partners will have production-ready software to test on their upcoming smartphones. The availability of the Windows Phone 7 during the … Original article on : Windows Phone 7 Hits Major Manufacturing Achievement.

Google Code Project Discovered Serving Malware

Web Security firm zScaler recently reported that it had discovered malicious programs that includes malicious downloader programs, Trojan horses, backdoor programs and password stealing key logging programs, hosted and served from the Google Code Web site. The company removed malicious code from its Google Code platform afterward. The researchers found that Google code site …. Source  : Google Code Project Discovered Serving Malware.

iTunes 10 Unveiled By Apple

CUPERTINO (GaeaTimes.com)- Yesterday the Cupertino based electronics giant Apple unveiled its newest version of media player and management software iTunes at the mega music launch event. iTunes 10 is being hailed by the company as a major upgrade to its music and media management application that will enhance the media experience of the users. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : iTunes 10 Unveiled By Apple.

Taleo agrees to buy Learn.com for $125 million in cash

Taleo to buy Learn.com for $125 million
DUBLIN, Calif. – Human resources software maker Taleo Corp. said Wednesday it has agreed to buy software company Learn.com Inc. for $125 million in cash.

Under the terms of the deal, Taleo agreed to offer up to $2 million of interim financing in connection with the acquisition, to be drawn …. Read the original article  : Taleo agrees to buy Learn.com for $125 million in cash.

Yahoo to lose search advertising partner NHN in November, leaving small dent in finances

South Korean company dumping Yahoo’s search ads
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yahoo Inc. is about to lose one of its search advertising partners in South Korea as the Internet company prepares to convert to Microsoft Corp.’s technology.
NHN Corp. in South Korea will stop relying on Yahoo’s search ads when its current contract expires in November, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Summary Box: Apple unveils new gadget for streaming, renting TV and movies; updates iPod line

Summary Box: Apple unveils new streaming TV box
TV TRY: Apple Inc. has unveiled a smaller, cheaper Apple TV set-top box that can show rented movies and TV shows and stream content from Netflix and other online services.
WHAT YOU GET: The new Apple TV is about four inches square. It doesn’t record television but …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Apple unveils new gadget for streaming, renting TV and movies; updates iPod line.

With a new ad campaign, Xerox hopes to show it can do more for customers than copy

Ad campaign will show off Xerox’s service business

NEW YORK – Xerox Corp. has this message for you: For the last time, we’re not just about making copies.
To hammer that home, the company is launching its biggest media blitz in decades, starting next week.
While the Xerox name is still synonymous with copy machines, the company has …. Read the original article  : With a new ad campaign, Xerox hopes to show it can do more for customers than copy.

Heartland Payment Systems to pay Discover Financial $5 million in deal on 2008 data breach

Heartland to pay Discover $5M for 2008 data breach

PRINCETON, N.J. – Payments processor Heartland Payment Systems Inc. on Wednesday said it will pay $5 million to Discover Financial Services Co. to resolve issues between the companies related to a 2008 data breach.
Hackers installed spying software on Heartland’s computer network in 2008, giving them access to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Heartland Payment Systems to pay Discover Financial $5 million in deal on 2008 data breach.

At a glance: Apple overhauls iPod line, revamps Apple TV and updates iTunes, other software

At a glance: Apple unveils new iPods, Apple TV
Apple Inc. refreshed its iPod media player lineup and unveiled software updates Wednesday:
- Apple TV. The device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room is now smaller and cheaper. People can only rent, not buy, content. Price: $99, … Read more >>.

Apple makes new foray into living room with streaming TV box, but doesn’t change the channel

Apple unveils new TV box for renting movies, shows
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc. is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire.
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of Apple TV, which connects to a high-definition television and can show rented movies and TV shows from … Original source on Gaea Times at : Apple makes new foray into living room with streaming TV box, but doesn’t change the channel.

Apple refreshes iTunes software with social features to recommend music, updates iPods

Apple refreshes iTunes software, updates iPods
SAN FRANCISCO – Users of Apple Inc.’s iTunes software will now be able to see what songs their friends are buying and where their favorite bands are playing next.
These social features are part of Ping, a new Apple service akin to Facebook, Twitter and other popular social networks.
People …. Read the original article  : Apple refreshes iTunes software with social features to recommend music, updates iPods.

Summary Box: Federal Communications Commission seeks input on wireless online services rules

Summary Box: FCC seeks more net neutrality input

TAKING COMMENTS: The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public input on what rules should apply to wireless Internet access and specialized services that aren’t part of the Internet but are delivered over wired broadband connections.
THE FCC’S GOAL: The inquiry is part of a broader FCC effort to adopt … Read : Summary Box: Federal Communications Commission seeks input on wireless online services rules.

Federal Communications Commission rejects proposal for free wireless broadband service

FCC rejects proposal for free wireless service

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are shooting down a proposal by a startup called M2Z Networks Inc. to build a free, nationwide wireless broadband network using a spare slice of airwaves.
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday said it has rejected M2Z’s request that the agency demand that the winner of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Maui information technology consulting company Akimeka bought by VSE Corp. of Virginia

Virginia company buys Maui’s Akimeka LLC
WAILUKU, Hawaii – Maui health service information technology consulting company Akimeka LLC has been acquired by VSE Corp. of Alexandria, Va.

The company did not reveal the price, but Forbes.com reported it was $33 million. Akimeka had sales of $38 million in 2009 and operating income of $6.5 million.
Akimeka provides computerized …. Original source  : Maui information technology consulting company Akimeka bought by VSE Corp. of Virginia.

Police: Gunman holding ’small number of hostages’ in Discovery Channel headquarters

Police: Man holds hostages in Discovery building

SILVER SPRING, Md. – A man upset with the Discovery Channel’s environmental programming took several people hostage at gunpoint at the company’s headquarters Wednesday while wearing canisters strapped to his body, officials said.
Police were negotiating by phone with the gunman, who burst into the suburban Washington building about 1 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Police: Gunman holding ’small number of hostages’ in Discovery Channel headquarters.

Summary Box: Review of the Flipboard iPad app finds a compelling social read with a few flaws

Summary Box: Review of the Flipboard iPad app
THE APP: Flipboard is an app for reading articles that puts your friends and other contacts in the job of choosing articles.
THE FEATURES: The app takes the random links that accumulate on your Facebook or Twitter account – plus your friends’ personal status updates …. Source  : Summary Box: Review of the Flipboard iPad app finds a compelling social read with a few flaws.

Apple unveils new set-top box for streaming, buying movies and television

Apple unveils new box for streaming movies, TV
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc. is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire.
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of Apple TV, which connects to a high-definition television and can show rented movies and TV … Read : Apple unveils new set-top box for streaming, buying movies and television.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces new iPod lineup, including touch-screen Nano

Touch-screen Nano part of Apple’s new iPod lineup
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs announced a new line of iPods on Wednesday, including a Nano model that has a touch screen and lacks buttons.
Like previous versions, the Nano has a built-in FM tuner and can display photos. But instead of buttons, … Read more : Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces new iPod lineup, including touch-screen Nano.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces new iPod lineup, iPhone software update

Apple CEO Jobs announces new iPod lineup
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs announced a new line of iPods on Wednesday, including a Nano model that has a touch screen and lacks buttons.
Like previous versions, the Nano has a built-in FM tuner and can display photos. But instead of buttons, controls for …. Source article  : Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces new iPod lineup, iPhone software update.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces iPhone software update at music-themed event in San Francisco

Apple CEO Jobs announces iPhone software update
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple CEO Steve Jobs says iPhone users will be getting a software update that offers the ability to upload high-definition video over Wi-Fi.
Jobs also says that when people take photos with their iPhone, the new software saves three slightly different copies that, …. Source article  : Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces iPhone software update at music-themed event in San Francisco.