YouTube makes long expected foray into live streaming, experimenting with four partners

Long expected, YouTube wades into live streaming
NEW YORK – YouTube is making its long expected foray into live streaming by launching an experimental trial with four new media partners.
The new live streaming platform will be previewed in a two-day trial beginning Monday, but is expected to later grow considerably across the … Read more : YouTube makes long expected foray into live streaming, experimenting with four partners.

Unknown singer draws 10,000 girls to feature in his debut single video

LONDON – An unknown singer, who invited girls on Facebook to feature on the video and artwork for his debut single, ‘Miss Pretty’, was taken aback by the overwhelming response.

Jonathan Haselden was expecting “only around a dozen” … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Unknown singer draws 10,000 girls to feature in his debut single video.

Federal Communications Commission set to open up vacant TV airwaves for broadband access

FCC to open up vacant TV airwaves for broadband
WASHINGTON – A new flavor of Wi-Fi, with longer range and wall-piercing power, could show up in wireless gadgets a year from now if the Federal Communications Commission works out the last details of new spectrum rules that have been long in the making.
Nearly two …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Report: Hewlett-Packard nears deal to buying security software maker ArcSight for $1.5 billion

Report: HP close to buying ArcSight for $1.5B
NEW YORK – Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition.
The company is nearing a deal to buy security software provider ArcSight for about $1.5 billion, The Wall Street Journal said on its website Sunday. Based on ArcSight’s 34.6 million shares …. Source article  : Report: Hewlett-Packard nears deal to buying security software maker ArcSight for $1.5 billion.

Digital Information in India to Grow Twice Faster Than Worldwide Trend: EMC

The study disclosed the fact that digital information in India is expected to grow 40,000 petabytes to 2.3 million petabytes between now and the year 2020. The findings of ‘The Digital Universe in India’ sponsored by EMC, provider of information infrastructure technology, reported that India’s 2010 requirement for digital information equals information …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Digital Information in India to Grow Twice Faster Than Worldwide Trend: EMC.

Halo Reach Countdown Over, Game Hits Stores!

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Microsoft is aiming to repeat the success of Halo 3 with the release of the latest game in the franchisee named Halo Reach. The game was launched officially at midnight at New York City and as expected the launch made the fans of the series exuberant and excited. Halo 3 sold …. Original article  : Halo Reach Countdown Over, Game Hits Stores!.

Ex-IBM Executive Jailed for Six Month for Security Fraud

Robert Moffat, 54, a former senior vice-president of IBM, has been sentenced for six month for Galleon Hedge Fund insider trading. The court also asked him to pay $50,000 as fine. Robert admitted that he provided insider information to Danielle Chiesi, then a consultant at New Castle Partners, an equity hedge fund … Read more »».

GTSI board rejects unsolicited takeover offer from Eyak Technology at $7 a share

GTSI board rejects Eyak buyout offer at $7 a share

HERNDON, Va. – GTSI Corp., a provider of information technology equipment and services to government agencies, said Monday that its board had rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal for $7 per share from Eyak Technology LLC.
The offer, received Monday, was deemed “grossly inadequate” and not in shareholders’ …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : GTSI board rejects unsolicited takeover offer from Eyak Technology at $7 a share.

Summary Box: Chattanooga, Tenn., utility offering fast Internet service

Summary Box: Tenn. utility offering fast Internet

THE PROVIDER: The city-owned utility in Chattanooga, Tenn., which now provides electricity, television, telephone and Internet service to more than 169,000 residents in Tennessee and Georgia.
THE NEW SERVICE: The Chattanooga Electric Power Board’s new Fiber Optics network will provide a 1 gigabit-per-second Internet service. The utility says the service …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chattanooga utility EPB Fiber Optics offering fast Internet service for $350 a month

Chattanooga utility offering fast Internet service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Chattanooga’s city-owned electrical utility has started offering an Internet service that is among the fastest in the world, and it is hoping the move will attract businesses looking to relocate.
The Chattanooga Electric Power Board’s new Fiber Optics network will provide a 1 gigabit-per-second Internet service. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chattanooga utility EPB Fiber Optics offering fast Internet service for $350 a month.

Summary Box: The basics of Wal-Mart’s new Family Mobile service

Summary Box: Wal-Mart Family Mobile service
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain’s own branding. Wal-Mart Family Mobile will use T-Mobile USA’s network.
HOW’S IT DIFFERENT? It’s cheaper than regular T-Mobile service, at $45 per month for unlimited calling for the first line, and there’s no … Read more >>.

John Mayer discontinues Twitter account with more than 3.7M followers, heads back to studio

John Mayer closes 3.7M-follower Twitter account
NEW YORK – John Mayer is losing friends – on the Internet at least.
A spokeswoman for the pop singer says he has discontinued his Twitter account with his Battle Studies Tour “now at a close and a return to the studio planned.”
Mayer had more than 3.7 million followers …. Read the original article  : here.

A glance at major technology companies’ recent acquisitions

Recent acquisitions by major technology companies
Hewlett-Packard Co.’s $1.5 billion deal to buy security company ArcSight Inc. is the latest effort by a major tech company to branch into newer businesses.
Here is a look at some of the acquisitions over the past several months.
July 1: Hewlett-Packard Co. completes its $1.2 billion acquisition of smart … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : A glance at major technology companies’ recent acquisitions.

Summary Box: Hewlett-Packard buying network security company ArcSight for $1.5 billion

Summary Box: HP buying ArcSight for $1.5 billion

THE DEAL: Hewlett-Packard Co. has agreed to buy the network-security company ArcSight Inc. for about $1.5 billion.
THE STRATEGY: HP wants to have the answer to all of its customers’ technology problems. It is buying ArcSight to help customers respond to the growing security threats.
THE BACKDROP: The deal could …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Hewlett-Packard buying network security company ArcSight for $1.5 billion.

Crying over split milk: Hershey in dispute with software maker over iPhone chocolate milk app

Hot chocolate: Hershey in dispute over iPhone app
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Hershey wants a judge to let it keep on making virtual chocolate milk.
How now?
The Pennsylvania chocolate maker filed a complaint earlier this summer asking a federal judge to decide whether an application it created for the iPhone and similar devices violates a copyright …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Crying over split milk: Hershey in dispute with software maker over iPhone chocolate milk app.

Summary Box: Nokia top executive in mobile phones sector resigns after new CEO announcement

Summary Box: Nokia mobile phone exec resigns
THE DEPARTURE: The head of Nokia Corp.’s mobile solutions business, Anssi Vanjoki, is resigning, just three days after the handset maker appointed a new CEO in its bid to become more competitive.
THE BACKGROUND: Vanjoki is in charge of top-end mobile phones – an area Nokia is keen … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Nokia top executive in mobile phones sector resigns after new CEO announcement.

Buffett says no double-dip, Microsoft’s Ballmer enthusiastic about future at Montana summit

Buffett, Ballmer predict bright economic future
BUTTE, Mont. – Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett declaring the country and world will not fall back into the grips of the recession.
“I am a huge bull on this country. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Buffett says no double-dip, Microsoft’s Ballmer enthusiastic about future at Montana summit.

Apple will start selling iPad in China on Friday

Apple to start selling iPad in China
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple Inc. said Monday it will start selling the wireless-enabled iPad device at Apple stores and authorized resellers in China on Friday.
The devices will retail for 3,988 yuan ($589) for the 16 gigabyte version, 4,788 yuan ($707) for a 32 gigabyte version and 5,588 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Apple will start selling iPad in China on Friday.

Intel CEO: chip industry needs to help people move content easily between devices

Intel chief: content-shifting key for chip-makers

SAN FRANCISCO – The semiconductor industry hasn’t fully cracked the challenge of making chips that help people move content seamlessly between their devices, Intel Corp. CEO Paul Otellini said Monday.
That capability will be critical because there are 5 billion devices connected to the Internet, and that number will rise, Otellini …. Read the original article  : Intel CEO: chip industry needs to help people move content easily between devices.

ArcSight: The IT Security Company to be bought by HP for $1.5 Billion

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – ArcSight, established in 2000, is a technology corporation that provides Enterprise Threat and Risk Management (ETRM) solutions. It’s headquarter is in Cupertino, California, United States. The objective of the customers of ArcSight is to obey corporate and regulatory policy, protect their records and processes and control risk. The activity of SIEM … Read more : ArcSight: The IT Security Company to be bought by HP for $1.5 Billion.

Chevy Chase Bank Branches to Become Capital One

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – Chevy Chase Bank, F.S.B, is the largest locally-based banking company in Washington Metropolitan Area. But In September 2010, it was announced that this bank would be converted into Capital One Bank as Chevy Chase Bank was purchased by Capital One in September 2009. The president of Capital One Bank James Jackson …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Wal-Mart introduces first wireless plan under own brand, powered by T-Mobile

Wal-Mart introduces wireless plan under own brand
NEW YORK – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that it is introducing the first cell phone plan that uses the chain’s own branding, further demonstrating its clout in getting special deals from wireless carriers.
The Wal-Mart Family Mobile service will run on T-Mobile USA’s network. Unlimited calling and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wal-Mart introduces first wireless plan under own brand, powered by T-Mobile.

You can Wear Apple’s new iWatch on the Wrist

Apple recently launched?? new iPod Nano called iWatch, the smallest music player in the world which can be worn like a wristwatch. The new gadget can be viewed as similar to the iPod and iPhone. Additionally, you will get multi touch feature with this that allows more than one finger at a time. According …. Source  : You can Wear Apple’s new iWatch on the Wrist.

Telecom carrier Paetec buying privately held rival Cavalier for $460M in cash

Paetec buying rival telecom Cavalier for $460M

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Paetec Holding Corp., which provides voice and data services to businesses, said Monday it will buy rival Cavalier Telephone Corp. for $460 million in cash.
The move will expand the reach of Fairport, N.Y.-based Paetec’s network by adding 17,000 miles of optical fiber, it said. Cavalier is …. Read the original article  : Telecom carrier Paetec buying privately held rival Cavalier for $460M in cash.

Sony banking on karaoke, sound quality to woo Japanese to Walkman, not Apple

Sony banking on karaoke to woo buyers to Walkman
TOKYO – Sony is zeroing in on sound quality and karaoke-like lyric displays to woo Japan, its stronghold in digital music players, amid a battering elsewhere from U.S. rival Apple Inc.’s iPod.
Hisatsugu Nakamuta, the Sony Corp. general manager overseeing marketing, said Wednesday that the Japanese …. Source article  : Sony banking on karaoke, sound quality to woo Japanese to Walkman, not Apple.

India Celebrates Sir Visvesvarayya’s Birthday as ‘Engineer’s Day’ today

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — In India, every day is celebration day for the people. September 15th being no exception, is officially celebrated as Engineer’s Day all over the country. In honor of India’s most famous engineer, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya, people of India celebrate his birthday as Engineer’s Day.
This day is celebrated all across India … Read : India Celebrates Sir Visvesvarayya’s Birthday as ‘Engineer’s Day’ today.

Twitter is Overhauled with New Architecture

Microblogging site, Twitter Inc. that gets 370,000 new users daily on average, is?? revamping the site so that millions of users can navigate the site and get the information more easily. The company that boasted for 145 million users, is adding some key features such as embedded YouTube videos and other content, which is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chase Banking Website Down 2010

Online banking is one of the most important service that every customer seeks these days. With the Chase website down since Monday night customers are facing much inconveniences in opening, receiving and activating a new Chase credit card. Whenever they are trying to access their account, the downtime of server is preventing them from …. Original article  : Chase Banking Website Down 2010.

Schwarzenegger urges Congress to ratify free trade deals at end of Asian tour

Schwarzenegger urges Congress to act on trade

SEOUL, South Korea – California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urged the U.S. Congress to quickly ratify pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, saying Wednesday that the deals are vital to Washington’s goal of doubling American exports in five years.
Schwarzenegger spoke in South Korea’s capital, where he … Read more »».

In Japan, Schwarzenegger hawks California wine and technology, test rides bullet train

Schwarzenegger hawks California goods in Japan

TOKYO – California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger took his sales pitch to Tokyo, hawking his state’s technology, tourism and wines on the second stop of his Asian tour.
“You will see me selling here in Japan for these next 24 hours,” he told about 500 people at a breakfast arranged by the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In Japan, Schwarzenegger hawks California wine and technology, test rides bullet train.

Twitter turns website into multimedia showcase by adding new pane to display photos, video

Twitter tweaks website to show more photos, video
SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter is turning its text-messaging website into a multimedia showcase by adding a new pane that will make it easier for its 160 million users to check out photos and video.
The redesign unveiled Tuesday may compel people to linger on Twitter’s website for … Read more »».

Amazon goes after Apple’s iPad in new Kindle ad, getting aggressive with e-reader rivals

Amazon goes after Apple’s iPad in new Kindle ad
SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon.com Inc. is rolling up its sleeves in its fight to convince consumers that its Kindle electronic reader is better than competing devices such as Apple’s iPad, unveiling more aggressive advertising that is accentuating a growing rivalry.
In a Kindle commercial aired on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Amazon goes after Apple’s iPad in new Kindle ad, getting aggressive with e-reader rivals.

Futurist: Michigan’s economy could surge in coming decades by producing robots for many tasks

Futurist: Michigan economy can boom making robots

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s economy, battered over the past decade by hundreds of thousands of lost manufacturing jobs, could surge again in coming decades by making robots for use in everyday life, futurist George Friedman said Tuesday.
He told about 500 people at the Michigan Chamber’s annual Future Forum …. Original article  : Futurist: Michigan’s economy could surge in coming decades by producing robots for many tasks.

GOP congressional candidate’s Ind. campaign manager resigns after making anti-gay tweets

Ind. campaign manager resigns over anti-gay tweets

INDIANAPOLIS – A Republican congressional candidate in Indianapolis says his volunteer campaign manager has resigned after making disparaging comments about gays, Muslims and others on a social networking site.
GOP candidate and Butler University professor Marvin Scott said Tuesday he knew Stan Solomon had controversial ideas but didn’t know Solomon …. Original article  : GOP congressional candidate’s Ind. campaign manager resigns after making anti-gay tweets.

On his honor: Bill Gates receives Boy Scouts of America’s Silver Buffalo Award

Bill Gates receives Scouts’ Silver Buffalo Award
SEATTLE – Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday received the highest award that the Boy Scouts of America bestows on adults for distinguished service to youth.
Scout officials said he deserves the Silver Buffalo award for his success with Microsoft Corp., but more so for his humanitarian work … Read : On his honor: Bill Gates receives Boy Scouts of America’s Silver Buffalo Award.

Cisco says it plans to start paying a dividend before next summer

Cisco to start paying a dividend before summer
NEW YORK – Cisco Systems Inc., the world’s largest maker of computer-networking gear, said Tuesday that it would pay its first dividend by July, the end of its current fiscal year.
Like several other big technology companies, Cisco has a large cash balance, and analysts have …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cisco says it plans to start paying a dividend before next summer.

Online banking at Chase, No. 2 US bank, is disrupted by technical problem; ATMs unaffected

Chase’s online banking service is down; ATMs fine

NEW YORK – Chase’s online banking service was down for much of the day on Tuesday. The bank said it stemmed from a technical problem and that it was working to resolve it.
The service went down Monday night, potentially affecting its 16.5 million customers who bank online. Chase … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Online banking at Chase, No. 2 US bank, is disrupted by technical problem; ATMs unaffected.

Best Buy 2nd quarter net income rises 60 percent as shoppers buy cell phones, tablets

Best Buy 2Q net income jumps 60 pct on sales rise
NEW YORK – Growth in Best Buy Co.’s expanding cell phone business helped the electronics retailer’s second-quarter net income jump 60 percent, the company said Tuesday.
Best Buy sounded an optimistic note about the holiday season and raised its guidance for the year. Its …. Original source  : Best Buy 2nd quarter net income rises 60 percent as shoppers buy cell phones, tablets.

Nokia chairman Jorma Ollila expected to stay on board until 2012

Nokia chairman expected to stay on until 2012
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. said Tuesday that board chairman Jorma Ollila has signaled readiness to stay on at the helm of the world’s leading handset maker until 2012.
Nokia spokeswoman Arja Suominen said that no announcement had been made but that Ollila has said he would be … Read more >>>.

Norton 2011 Gives Consumers Powerful Protection against Cybercrime

65 percent of consumers worldwide are falling to victim to cybercrime. So, the need to choose the strongest and comprehensive protection rises in every passing day. Symantec Corp released on Tuesday Norton AntiVirus and Norton Internet Security 2011. According to third party tester DennisLabs, this is the only suite that?? passed 100%?? protection.

The new … Read more »»».

Hospital software company MedAssets to acquire Broadlane Group for $850 million

MedAssets to acquire Broadlane Group for $850M

ATLANTA – Hospital software company MedAssets Inc. said Tuesday it will pay $850 million to acquire cost management services provider The Broadlane Group from private equity firm TowerBrook Capital Partners.
MedAssets says it will pay about $725 million for the Dallas company at closing and $125 million in January 2012.
The …. Original article  : Hospital software company MedAssets to acquire Broadlane Group for $850 million.

Montana man ousted as Big Sky Tea Party president after Facebook comments will remain a member

Mont. tea party prez still a member after comments
HELENA, Mont. – The chairman of the Big Sky Tea Party Association says its former president is still a member of the party despite his online comments about gays.
Chairman Jim Walker tells the Independent Record that the Montana group’s board met Monday to confirm …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Montana man ousted as Big Sky Tea Party president after Facebook comments will remain a member.

Chip maker Intel investing $30 million in 4 different software companies

Intel investing $30 million in software companies

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The investment arm of chip maker Intel is investing more than $30 million total into four different software developers.
Three of the companies, Adaptive Computing, Joyent and Nexant provide “cloud computing” technology, which allows computer users or companies to access software and data storage space over … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chip maker Intel investing $30 million in 4 different software companies.

Now, earn a $20,000 bounty by exposing your boss using pirated software!

SYDNEY – In a new campaign to pull up conniving companies using pirated software on the sly, a global software organisation is set to offer a big bounty to people who report such cases in Australia.

The Business Software Alliance (BSA), a 24-member organisation including Adobe, Apple, Corel, Microsoft and Symantec, will start advertising the rewards … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Now, earn a $20,000 bounty by exposing your boss using pirated software!.

Microsoft gives Japanese video game studios new global launchpad

Microsoft teams up with Japanese game studios
CHIBA, Japan – Microsoft Corp. kicked off the Tokyo Game Show Thursday by unveiling plans to help Japanese game makers – recently seen as insular and lagging overseas competitors – to aggressively pursue a bigger share of the global market.
In a keynote address, Phil Spencer, head of …. Read the original article  : Microsoft gives Japanese video game studios new global launchpad.

Sony at Tokyo game says PlayStation 3 will show 3-D movies, get Wii-like wand

Sony’s game console to show 3-D movies, get wand
CHIBA, Japan – Sony’s PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos, not just 3-D games, with a software update download starting Sept. 21.
The free-of-charge update for movies and other content had been promised for later …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Video game review: PlayStation 3 takes aim at lazy gamers with Wii-like Move

Sedentary gaming gets a shot in the arm with Move

Sony Corp. gets gamers off the couch with its new motion controller, the PlayStation Move.
The Move is a sensitive device with extremely accurate character and object control. It’s an attractively priced add-on to the PS3 system that allows gamers to enjoy a different breed of games … Read : Video game review: PlayStation 3 takes aim at lazy gamers with Wii-like Move.

Summary Box: Microsoft’s new Web browser aims to blur line between website and PC application

Summary Box: Microsoft’s IE9 promises speed
THE NEWS: Microsoft released the “beta” test version of Internet Explorer 9, its updated Web browser program. Starting Wednesday, people with computers running Windows 7 or Windows Vista can download IE9 at beautyoftheweb.com.
A CLOSER LOOK: The updated browser has far fewer buttons and toolbars than its predecessor. Its … Original article on : Summary Box: Microsoft’s new Web browser aims to blur line between website and PC application.

Internet search partners Yahoo, Microsoft put small dent in Google’s dominance in August

Yahoo, Microsoft gain little ground on Google
SAN FRANCISCO – Newly minted Internet search partners Yahoo Inc. and Microsoft Corp. left a small dent in Google Inc.’s market dominance last month, according to figures released Wednesday.
Google ended August with a 65.4 percent share of the U.S. search market, down from 65.8 percent, based on …. Source article  : Internet search partners Yahoo, Microsoft put small dent in Google’s dominance in August.

Intel research chief says rise of mobile phones helping hit goal of ‘context-aware computing’

Mind-reading phones? The tech’s evolving there
SAN FRANCISCO – How smart do you want your smart phone to actually be? Do you want it to read your mind, even a little bit?
Intel Corp.’s research chief, Justin Rattner, says that technology has advanced to the point that “context-aware computing,” an idea that’s been around for … Read more »».

Online problems at Chase, the No. 2 US bank, continue for a 2nd day, frustrating customers

Chase’s online bank service still facing problems
NEW YORK – Chase’s online banking service was still having problems for much of Wednesday, extending an outage that has lasted for two days and affected millions of customers.
In the longest outage the bank has experienced, Chase’s online service went down around 8pm EST Monday …. Original source  : Online problems at Chase, the No. 2 US bank, continue for a 2nd day, frustrating customers.

Review: How the iPad won over a skeptic; Why you shouldn’t hold your breath for rival tablets

Review: How the iPad won over a skeptic
NEW YORK – At first glance, the iPad looked like a heavy, overgrown iPod Touch. After just a few months of use, however, this iPad skeptic realized that it’s so much more – it’s one of those devices I’ve always needed. Those don’t come around very …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Review: How the iPad won over a skeptic; Why you shouldn’t hold your breath for rival tablets.

Most 3-D home videos will be tied to the purchase of a specific TV brand, firm says

Slew of 3-D TV movies for the home? Not so fast
LOS ANGELES – If you’re thinking of buying a 3-D television set this year based on the belief that you’ll be able to purchase a lot of the 3-D movies that have hit theaters in the past few years, think …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Most 3-D home videos will be tied to the purchase of a specific TV brand, firm says.

Apple to update iPad, iPhone software with wireless printing in November

Apple’s new iPad, iPhone software due in November
SEATTLE – Apple Inc.’s iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch can handle many tasks that people once turned to personal computers to complete, from checking e-mail and surfing the Web to editing photos and composing documents.
The gadgets can connect with computers to transfer files, but Apple’s critics …. Original source  : Apple to update iPad, iPhone software with wireless printing in November.

Microsoft’s new Internet Explorer 9 aims to blur line between website and PC application

Microsoft’s new IE9 promises zippier performance
SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. unveiled the “beta” test version of Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday, the first of a new generation of Web browser programs that tap into the powerful processors on board newer computers to make websites load and run faster.
IE9, which is free, also arrives with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Microsoft’s new Internet Explorer 9 aims to blur line between website and PC application.

Homeland Security still wasting money on flawed nuclear detection plan

DHS wasting money on flawed nuclear detection plan

WASHINGTON – The Homeland Security Department is wasting time and money on its current plan to develop technology to detect nuclear material at the nation’s borders, two senators said Wednesday.
Sens. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, slammed the department for not having a strategic plan to develop … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Homeland Security still wasting money on flawed nuclear detection plan.

US team visits Ajmer village to see e-governance in rural India

AJMER – A delegation, comprising senior officials of US Administration and industry, paid a visit to village Kanpura in Srinagar Panchayat Samiti of Rajasthan’s Ajmer district here on Wednesday.

The visiting delegation was keen to witness a … Read more »»».

Could The New Google ME be a Competitor to Facebook?

Eric Schmidt confirmed that the new Social Networking product Google ME is going to be available this fall. The product will feature “a social layer” into online search, video and Google Maps. He further said that the company will integrate social networking elements to its services. One of the speculation is that all will …. Source article  : Could The New Google ME be a Competitor to Facebook?.

Online banking at Chase, No. 2 US bank, continue for a second day

Chase online banking service still having problems
NEW YORK – Problems at Chase’s online banking service are continuing.
The site went down Monday night and was down all day Tuesday. A Chase spokesman said service was restored early Wednesday, but later Wednesday morning the site again carried a message saying service was unavailable.
Chase has 16.5 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Get Ready for Competition from India, China: Obama to Kids

President Barrack Obama asked the US children to set?? higher target because the success in 21 st century comes with increasing competition from kids from “Bangalore India” and “Bejing China”. The president told students at the Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, which covers grades 5 through 12.
“At a time when other countries are competing …. Source  : Get Ready for Competition from India, China: Obama to Kids.

Online banking at Chase, No. 2 US bank, restored after 24-hour outage

Online banking is restored at Chase after outage
NEW YORK – Chase’s online banking service was restored just after 1 a.m. EST on Wednesday after being down all day Tuesday.
The site went down on Monday night, affecting its 16.5 million customers who bank online. Chase spokesman Thomas Kelly couldn’t specify the exact time service … Original source on Gaea Times at : Online banking at Chase, No. 2 US bank, restored after 24-hour outage.

Google Doodle goes Mysterious with 120th Anniversary of Agatha Christie

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) — Google is all set to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the queen of fiction and British crime writer, Agatha Christie. This time the Google doodle has come up with an unique logo to honor the famous novelist. If you go to the Google search engine page today, you will find the …. Source  : Google Doodle goes Mysterious with 120th Anniversary of Agatha Christie.

Porn site owner sold Twitter user name to Israel for ‘thousands of pounds’

LONDON – A user of Twitter has sold his username on the micro-blogging website to Israel for thousands of pounds.

Israel Melendez, the owner of a porn site, sold the @Israel username to the Israeli government last month for an undisclosed price that included “five zeroes”, The Telegraph reports.

The Spaniard, who is now based in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

West Virginia tech workers seek legislative help amid fears their jobs will be outsourced

Lawmakers hear W.Va. tech worker outsourcing fears

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A House-Senate committee voted Tuesday to seek an audit of the state Office of Technology after hearing from state workers who believe their jobs are destined for privatization.
The interim Joint Committee on Technology wants an independent review of the agency’s exploration of outsourcing computer-related positions.
The action … Read this article on Gaea Times at : West Virginia tech workers seek legislative help amid fears their jobs will be outsourced.

IBM deepens Africa push with 10-year deal with telecommunications heavyweight Bharti Airtel

IBM pushing deeper into Africa with telecom deal
SAN FRANCISCO – IBM has struck an agreement to overhaul the back-office technological infrastructure of a major telecommunications operator in Africa.
The 10-year deal being announced Friday with New Delhi-based Bharti Airtel Ltd. represents a major opportunity for IBM while helping expand access to reliable mobile phone … Read more »»».

Lawsuit says exclusive licensing deal for hot new SweeTango apple isn’t so sweet

Licensing deal for hot new apple comes under fire

HASTINGS, Minn. – A new breed of apple has been a hit with consumers lucky enough to find it. Cindy and Frank Femling, however, are among the growers who fear it could put them out of business.
The SweeTango, with its juicy crunch and intense sweet-tart flavor with … Original article on : Lawsuit says exclusive licensing deal for hot new SweeTango apple isn’t so sweet.

LG Electronics CEO Nam Yong resigns, new chief is named after record loss in handset business

LG Electronics replaces CEO over profit slump

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s LG Electronics, the world’s third-biggest maker of mobile phones, said its chief executive will be replaced by the brother of the LG Group’s chairman after record losses at its handset business.
Koo Bon-joon, the younger brother of LG Group chairman Koo Bon-moo, will replace …. Source  : LG Electronics CEO Nam Yong resigns, new chief is named after record loss in handset business.

Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO employee rape case

BANGALORE – A local court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by the driver of a vehicle leased by her employer.

When the case came up for … Original article on : Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO employee rape case.

Sharp president calls for more government action to contain strong yen, protect exporters

Sharp calls for more action to contain strong yen

TOKYO – The Japanese government needs to do more to stem the yen’s rise to protect the nation’s export-driven economy as manufacturers increasingly shift production overseas, Sharp’s president said Friday.
Mikio Katayama, who heads the Japanese electronics company, said keeping all production in Japan was growing too risky, …. Read the original article  : here.

Air Force to base advanced drones on Guam; planes to assist intelligence gathering near Asia

Air Force to base advanced drones on Guam
HONOLULU – The U.S. military has selected Guam – a U.S. territory in the Pacific strategically located to host forces capable of monitoring North Korea – as the next base for its most advanced unmanned plane.

Pacific Air Forces Cmdr. Gen. Gary North said Thursday that the Global Hawk … Read more »».

Twitter Brings out its Latest Look and Feel

New York (GaeaTimes.com) — The unique Social Networking Website Twitter has launched a new look and feel. Although, the recent changes in Twitter have disappointed the majority of users, this new look and feel from Twitter seems to turn the table. A full redesign of Twitter has been made.
The new Twitter shows off … Read more »»».

Transit Directions Launched by Microsoft Bing

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The Bing maps service from Microsoft has been growing better ever since it has been launched. Today, Microsoft launched another unique feature into its location based service. The new feature called the “Bing Maps Transit Directions” has been launched and data is available now for 11 selected cities.
The Cities …. Source article  : Transit Directions Launched by Microsoft Bing.

Lockheed Martin gets role in $2.8 billion tech contract with Social Security Administration

Lockheed Martin gets role in $2.8B IT contract

BALTIMORE – Defense contractor Lockheed Martin said Thursday it received a role on a new $2.8 billion contract to provide information technology to the Social Security Administration.
The new contract spans seven years. Over that period, Lockheed Martin will receive task orders for design, development, testing and maintenance services. … Read more »».

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon to sell Samsung tablet; launch date, price unknown

AT&T, Sprint, Verizon to carry Samsung tablet
NEW YORK – All four major U.S. wireless carriers will sell an iPad-like tablet computer from Samsung Electronics Co., the companies said Thursday.
Samsung and the service providers – AT&T Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp., T-Mobile USA Inc. and Verizon Wireless Inc. – didn’t say how much the Galaxy …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon to sell Samsung tablet; launch date, price unknown.

Seattle cartoonist who started “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” goes into hiding on advice of FBI

Seattle cartoonist goes into hiding on FBI advice
SEATTLE – A Seattle cartoonist who became the target of a death threat with a satirical piece called “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” has gone into hiding on the advice of the FBI.
Seattle Weekly editor-in-chief Mark D. Fefer announced in Wednesday’s issue that Molly Norris’ comic would …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Seattle cartoonist who started “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” goes into hiding on advice of FBI.

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon to sell Samsung tablet; launch date, price not disclosed

Leading wireless carriers to sell Samsung tablet
NEW YORK – Samsung says all four major U.S. wireless carriers will sell its iPad-like tablet computer in the coming months.
Samsung and the service providers – AT&T, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless – aren’t saying how much the Galaxy Tab will cost, or exactly when it [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: Yahoo hoping to impress users, advertisers with e-mail, search changes

Summary Box: Yahoo preparing mail, search upgrades
COMING ATTRACTIONS: Yahoo is preparing to upgrade its free e-mail service and Internet search results this fall.
WHAT’S NEW: People will be able to post updates to their Twitter accounts from Yahoo’s e-mail. The inbox also is supposed to run twice as fast. The search results will be … Original article on : Summary Box: Yahoo hoping to impress users, advertisers with e-mail, search changes.

Dell to invest up to $100 billion in China over a decade; will open Chengdu plant in 2011

Dell to boost China spend to $100B over a decade
SEATTLE – Dell Inc. is making a $100 billion bet that China will remain one of the fastest-growing markets for personal computers over the next decade.
Dell said Thursday it plans to open a manufacturing, sales and service center in Chengdu in 2011 that could …. Source  : Dell to invest up to $100 billion in China over a decade; will open Chengdu plant in 2011.

RIM co-CEO optimistic on resolving BlackBerry disputes; company posts 68 percent profit jump

CEO optimistic on resolving BlackBerry disputes
TORONTO – BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. believes it will successfully resolve disputes with India, the United Arab Emirates and other countries over data security and avert their threats to ban services, the company’s co-CEO said Thursday.
Jim Balsillie’s remarks came as the company said its …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : RIM co-CEO optimistic on resolving BlackBerry disputes; company posts 68 percent profit jump.

Summary Box: Oracle’s income jumps 20 percent as businesses buy more software

Summary Box: Oracle’s net swells 20 pct
OPENING UP ORACLE: Oracle Corp.’s net income swelled 20 percent as the world’s biggest maker of database software prospered from freer technology spending by corporations.
SOAP-OPERA STAR: Oracle’s results come as the company finds itself in a starring role in Silicon Valley’s latest soap opera with the hiring …. Source  : Summary Box: Oracle’s income jumps 20 percent as businesses buy more software.

Research in Motion posts 68 percent jump in 2nd-quarter profit, adding BlackBerry subscribers

Research in Motion posts 68 pct jump in 2Q profit
TORONTO – Research in Motion Ltd. said Thursday its second-quarter earnings jumped 68 percent as it added new BlackBerry subscribers and beat analysts expectations at a time many have started to write the company off.
RIM shares increased 8 percent in extended trading.
BlackBerry shipments … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Research in Motion posts 68 percent jump in 2nd-quarter profit, adding BlackBerry subscribers.

Oracle’s income jumps 20 percent amid drama over Hurd hiring as businesses buy more software

Oracle’s net swells 20 pct amid Hurd hiring hubbub
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp.’s net income swelled 20 percent in the latest quarter as the world’s biggest maker of database software prospered from freer technology spending by corporations.
Wall Street expected less and Oracle’s shares rose nearly 5 percent.
Oracle’s results, reported Thursday, came as …. Original article  : Oracle’s income jumps 20 percent amid drama over Hurd hiring as businesses buy more software.

Oracle’s net income jumps 20 percent amid drama over hiring of former Hewlett-Packard chief

Oracle’s net income jumps 20 pct in latest quarter
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle’s net income swelled 20 percent as it reaped the rewards of businesses spending more freely on technology than they did last year.
The world’s biggest database software maker has landed a starring role in Silicon Valley’s latest soap opera with the …. Source article  : Oracle’s net income jumps 20 percent amid drama over hiring of former Hewlett-Packard chief.

Warner Bros., Sony to release 7 3-D Blu-ray movies without ties to TV purchase

Warner Bros., Sony offer more 3-D Blu-ray movies
LOS ANGELES – Warner Bros. says it will release six 3-D movies on Blu-ray ahead of the holidays, while Sony Pictures announced one more. That alleviates concerns that studios have tied up too many movies in exclusive release deals with television manufacturers.
Warner Bros. said Thursday that … Original source on Gaea Times at : Warner Bros., Sony to release 7 3-D Blu-ray movies without ties to TV purchase.

Samsung to Hit 2 Million Galaxy Sale by Next Week

At the end of August, Samsung announced that they had sold over 1 million Galaxy S devices in the US. Further, the company predicted that it will hit 2 million mark by the end of the next week. Samsung has been able to achieve this because it released six Galaxy S Android phones for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Samsung to Hit 2 Million Galaxy Sale by Next Week.

Major Silicon Valley employers talking to DOJ about settling inquiry into hiring practices

Tech companies try to settle DOJ’s hiring inquiry
SAN FRANCISCO – Several major Silicon Valley employers are trying to settle a government investigation focused on whether they colluded to hold down their payroll expenses by restricting the recruitment of each other’s employees.
Google Inc., Apple Inc., Intel Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., Intuit Inc. and Walt …. Source  : Major Silicon Valley employers talking to DOJ about settling inquiry into hiring practices.

Stocks inch higher following good earnings news from Oracle and Research in Motion

Stocks edge higher on positive tech earnings news
NEW YORK – Stocks gave up most of their gains to end slightly higher Friday, extending a September rally that has slowed as the month wore on.
The Dow Jones industrial tacked on 13 points, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index edged up less than …. Source  : Stocks inch higher following good earnings news from Oracle and Research in Motion.

JFK Library begins tweeting Jacqueline Kennedy’s ‘Campaign Wife’ columns from 1960

Jackie joins Twitter 50 years after JFK campaign
BOSTON – If Twitter had existed in 1960, a pregnant Jacqueline Kennedy might have used it to reach voters when she was confined to her Massachusetts home during her husband’s presidential campaign.
Instead, she wrote a newspaper column, “Campaign Wife.” Fifty years later, the John F. Kennedy …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

VMware Bags Novell Suse to Compete Red Hat

The elite VMware strikes again, and this time they will be hunting down Novell’s Suse unit.
Well, this word was spread by the much famed Wall Street Journal so I guess the claim they have made is backed up by whole lot of facts.
VMware is one of the most strategic companies of this era. They have …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : VMware Bags Novell Suse to Compete Red Hat.

Soon You will Get “keyless keyboard” for your Mobile Computing

Israel’s Snapkey, $4 million privately funded company,?? developed a technology, “Keyless Keyboard” that makes mobile computing easier by letting users type on invisible keys instead of a keyboard that usually takes much space on the screen. The company cut a deal with Philips Electronics to market the product and the revenue will be …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Soon You will Get “keyless keyboard” for your Mobile Computing.

A drop in consumer sentiment tempers excitement over Oracle, Research in Motion profits

Stocks fluctuate after drop in consumer sentiment
NEW YORK – Stocks wavered Friday after upbeat earnings news from major technology companies was tempered by a discouraging report on consumer sentiment.
The Dow Jones industrial average, which has been rallying throughout the month, was flat in afternoon trading. It had been up as much as …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

September stock rally halted after surprise drop in consumer sentiment

Stocks pull back after drop in consumer sentiment
NEW YORK – Stocks are reversing course after a surprise drop in consumer sentiment.
Major indexes gave up early morning gains Friday and are now fluctuating in a narrow range after a preliminary reading on September consumer sentiment fell unexpectedly. The University of Michigan/Reuters sentiment index …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bangalore court defers verdict in BPO employee rape case

BANGALORE – A fast track court in Karnataka’s Bangalore city on Friday deferred its judgement in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bangalore court defers verdict in BPO employee rape case.

Yahoo’s Three Year Plan: 1 Bilion Users and $10 Billion Revenue

Yahoo product chief Blake Irving demonstrated the audience a collection of new products today. He told them “You’re going to see things over the next few years that will feel a little bit different.” But, he did not mention any internal details or was reluctant to give the definition of success and failure. However, …. Original article  : Yahoo’s Three Year Plan: 1 Bilion Users and $10 Billion Revenue.

Stocks extend September rally after strong results from Oracle, Research in Motion

Stocks rise on strength in technology sector
NEW YORK – New signs of strength in the technology sector drove stocks higher Friday.
Strong profits reports from BlackBerry maker Research in Motion and software company Oracle are encouraging because it means companies are investing in new technology, often considered a leading indicator for an improving …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Russia signs $3.7 billion deal to buy 50 new Boeing 737 jetliners for Aeroflot carrier

Russia signs $3.7B deal for 50 Boeing 737s

MOSCOW – A Russian state-owned company said Friday it will pay $3.7 billion for 50 new Boeing 737 Next Generation airliners that will then be leased to the national carrier Aeroflot.
Russian Technologies, which manages the government’s stakes in a dozen regional airlines, said in a statement that the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Russia signs $3.7 billion deal to buy 50 new Boeing 737 jetliners for Aeroflot carrier.

Zeus/Zbot Malware Removal Tool Available

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The cure for a new variant of Zeus or Zbot worm has been found. There are various other versions of the notorious worm that have affected millions of computers across the world. The worm is sent with a spam email and the recipients get a message saying that he has received …. Source  : Zeus/Zbot Malware Removal Tool Available.

Study: Vegas casinos posting on Twitter, but not often; less than 1 tweet per day for many

Study: Vegas casinos tweeting, but not much
LAS VEGAS – A study of Las Vegas casinos that use Twitter shows they’re using the social media service, but not posting to it very often.
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas, study said 40 percent of the Sin City casinos that have property accounts post to it … Read more >>>.

Stocks set to extend September rally after strong results from Oracle, Research in Motion

Stock futures jump on strength in tech sector
NEW YORK – New signs of strength in the technology sector drove stock futures higher Friday.
Futures did pare some of their gains after the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said the global economy is off to a weaker start in the second half … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Stocks set to extend September rally after strong results from Oracle, Research in Motion.

US cartoonist behind “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” on Facebook goes into hiding

WASHINGTON – American cartoonist Molly Norris, who inspired the controversial “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” on Facebook, has gone into hiding on the advice of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

According to The Telegraph, Norris has moved and changed her name following a call for her assassination by US-born Yemeni cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.

“You may have noticed … Read more >>.

US tech earnings drive world stock markets higher ahead of US inflation data

US tech earnings drive world markets higher
LONDON – World stock markets mostly rose Friday as positive earnings news from technology companies such as Oracle and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion helped shore up sentiment.
Figures showing that U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3 percent in August – roughly in line with expectations – had little …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US tech earnings drive world stock markets higher ahead of US inflation data.

Yahoo to add features to e-mail, search results in latest attempt to regain its stride

Yahoo to upgrade e-mail, search results this fall
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yahoo Inc. wants to prove it has regained its technological stride after years of meandering that have caused the Internet company to lose ground to its rivals.
The proof of Yahoo’s renewed vigor will come this fall when the company plans to unveil facelifts …. Read the original article  : Yahoo to add features to e-mail, search results in latest attempt to regain its stride.

Microsoft hopes familiar tools will entice developers to build apps for Windows Phone 7

Microsoft wraps up tools for mobile app developers
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. is still marching toward a holiday release for the next generation of its smart phones.
The software maker isn’t giving an exact date for the arrival of the first batch of Windows Phone 7 devices, but Microsoft said Thursday it has finalized [..] Read the original article: here.

Can Sony’s PlayStation Move satisfy the hardcore gamer?

Can Sony’s Move satisfy the hardcore gamer?
The launch lineup for Sony Corp.’s PlayStation Move features all the types of games that have been popular on Nintendo’s Wii: bowling; tennis; golf; even exercise.
That might be great for some, but hardcore gamers want more. The PlayStation 3 is more technologically sophisticated than the Wii. Will … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Can Sony’s PlayStation Move satisfy the hardcore gamer?.

Britain’s James Bond spies to be sacked soon

LONDON – It’s bad news for Britain’s James Bond spies as the government has decided to slash spending on counter terrorism abroad so more money can be poured into defending the country against cyber attacks.

Jobs are expected to be lost at MI6 as the number of spies abroad is cut – while rival home … Original source on Gaea Times at : Britain’s James Bond spies to be sacked soon.

US firms set to pitch for homeland security business in India

NEW DELHI – With the Indian Government moving rapidly to improve and augment its homeland security infrastructure, American companies are hoping to be the first to be called in for providing modern surveillance systems, sophisticated mine detectors, anti-hacking software and guns etc.

“As far as internal security goes, its strengthening and augmentation, there is going … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US firms set to pitch for homeland security business in India.

MPAA Website brought down by 4chan DDoS Attack

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – The 4chan website has allegedly taken revenge to put a stop to the offence aimed at them. 4chan recently discovered a fact that there were attacks on popular torrent tracker websites done by Aiplex Software by launching DDoS. One of the websites was The Pirate Bay which was targeted by Aiplex …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : MPAA Website brought down by 4chan DDoS Attack.

Is Google’s Real Time Flight Data Going to Help the Terrorist?

It is good to think at times that information is at your fingertips. On the other hand, if you think it in a negative fashion, it is truly scary. Google made the following announcement that it is going to provide the flight data in real time. The flight tracking layer provides information more than …. Source article  : Is Google’s Real Time Flight Data Going to Help the Terrorist?.

Meet the show dog that has more than 4,000 Facebook friends!

NEW YORK – A Labradoodle has left behind many famous personalities by racking up as many as 4,000 friends on Facebook tracking his every bark.

Bocker is a show dog and has appeared in films, TV and fashion shoots.

The 7-year-old has been in the spotlight since … Read more : Meet the show dog that has more than 4,000 Facebook friends!.