Gartner reduces forecast for global PC shipment growth in 2nd half of 2010

Gartner cuts 2nd-half PC shipment growth outlook
STAMFORD, Conn. – Research firm Gartner Inc. on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global shipments of personal computers in the second half of the year, saying the change stems from economic uncertainty in the U.S. and Western Europe.
Gartner now expects worldwide PC shipments to rise 15.3 percent …. Original article  : Gartner reduces forecast for global PC shipment growth in 2nd half of 2010.

AOL buys location-based social network service Rally Up for undisclosed price

AOL buys mobile social service Rally Up
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Internet company AOL Inc. has purchased location-based social networking service Rally Up for an undisclosed sum.
New York-based AOL said Tuesday that Rally Up’s mobile applications will add to its consumer applications unit. The company will join AOL in its new office in Palo …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : AOL buys location-based social network service Rally Up for undisclosed price.

HP, memory chip maker Hynix partner to build memristors into chips, could be valuable for PCs

HP finds partner to build memristors into chips

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. has found an ally to take a breakthrough research project of HP’s and build the technology into computer chips.
HP is partnering with Korean memory chip maker Hynix Semiconductor Inc. to make chips that contain memristors. Memristors are a newly discovered building block of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Blue Coat Systems names Michael J. Borman president and CEO, replacing Brian NeSmith

Blue Coat Systems taps Michael Borman as CEO
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Security hardware and software maker Blue Coat Systems Inc. on Tuesday named Michael J. Borman its new president and CEO.
Borman, 55, will take the helm of the company Wednesday, replacing Brian NeSmith.
NeSmith, 48, who held the titles since 1999, was named chief product … Read : Blue Coat Systems names Michael J. Borman president and CEO, replacing Brian NeSmith.

Dell spends $690,000 to lobby in 2nd quarter on defense appropriations, health care technology

Dell spends $690,000 lobbying in 2Q
SEATTLE – Personal computer maker Dell Inc. spent $690,000 in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on Defense Department appropriations and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s slightly less than the $730,000 the PC maker spent in the same quarter of 2009.
Dell lobbied Congress on …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dell spends $690,000 to lobby in 2nd quarter on defense appropriations, health care technology.

Apple spent $330,000 in 2nd quarter to lobby on education, environment

Apple spent $330,000 lobbying in 2nd quarter
SEATTLE – Apple Inc., maker of the iPhone, Macintosh computers and other consumer electronics, spent $330,000 lobbying the federal government in the second quarter on spending for technology in education and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s slightly less than the $390,000 Apple spent in the …. Original source  : Apple spent $330,000 in 2nd quarter to lobby on education, environment.

VMware buys software makers Integrien and TriCipher for undisclosed sum

VMware buys software makers Integrien, TriCipher

SAN FRANCISCO – VMware Inc., a maker of computer virtualization software, said Tuesday it has bought two smaller companies – Integrien and TriCipher.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Integrien makes performance analytics software and TriCipher’s technology helps manage online logins and user authentications.
VMware makes virtualization software that allows one computer to function … Read more »»».

TechAmerica spent $350,000 to lobby federal government in second quarter

TechAmerica spent $350,000 to lobby in 2Q
WASHINGTON – The Technology Association of America spent $350,000 in the second quarter to lobby the government on federal spending on information technology and cybersecurity services, among other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.
That compares with $337,200 that the technology trade group spent on lobbying in [..] Read the original article: here.

3M paying $230M for Israeli maker of products like ankle bracelets used to track people

3M buying maker of products used to track people

NEW YORK – Manufacturing conglomerate 3M Co. said Tuesday it has agreed to pay $230 million in cash for an Israeli company that makes ankle bracelets and other products used to keep track of people.
The deal marks the second technology company purchase in two days for 3M, …. Source article  : 3M paying $230M for Israeli maker of products like ankle bracelets used to track people.

Summary Box: Mediacom CEO drops proposal to take cable TV company private

Summary Box: Mediacom drops proposal to go private

BUYOUT OFFER DROPPED: Mediacom Communications Corp. Chairman and CEO Rocco Commisso dropped his proposal to take the cable television company private, after a special board committee rejected his latest offer. Commisso offered last spring to pay about $245 million to acquire all the remaining Mediacom shares he didn’t …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Mediacom CEO drops proposal to take cable TV company private.

Mediacom CEO withdraws proposal to take cable TV company private

Mediacom CEO dropping proposal to go private

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – The head of Mediacom Communications Corp. said Tuesday he has withdrawn a proposal to take the cable television company private after its board rejected his latest offer. Its shares dropped almost 17 percent in morning trading.
Rocco B. Commisso, who founded Mediacom in 1995 and serves as … Read more »»».

The Wilderness Downtown Video Highlights the Best in HTML5

While Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs is busy writing on the walls against Flash and supporting HTML5 video for iPhone and iPad, search giant Google is full mood to leverage the next-gen web standard. Google misses out no opportunity to highlight HTML5 on any occasion it gets. They launched an experimental new music “video” to …. Source article  : The Wilderness Downtown Video Highlights the Best in HTML5.

3M paying $230M for Israel’s Attenti, which makes people monitoring technology

3M buying maker of people tracking devices

NEW YORK – Manufacturing conglomerate 3M Co. said Tuesday it has agreed to pay $230 million in cash for an Israeli company that makes technology used to keep track of people.
The deal marks the second technology company purchase in two days for 3M, which is increasingly stepping away from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 3M paying $230M for Israel’s Attenti, which makes people monitoring technology.

Venice film festival seeks to trump Toronto with innovative offerings

Venice film festival focuses on film innovation

VENICE, Italy – In film, recession may be the mother of innovation.
The Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday with its share of big-screen bound blockbuster potential, from Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan,” to Sofia Coppola’s highly anticipated “Somewhere” and Ben Affleck’s sophomore directorial effort, “The Town.”
But director Marco Mueller says that … Original source on Gaea Times at : Venice film festival seeks to trump Toronto with innovative offerings.

Staples to sell Amazon.com’s Kindle electronic book reader in stores

Staples will sell Amazon.com’s Kindle
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Office supply retailer Staples Inc. will start selling Amazon.com’s Kindle electronic-book reader this fall.

The announcement Tuesday follows the device’s debut at Target Corp. stores in June. While Amazon.com previously sold the Kindle only only online, it has been expanding its retail presence to stay competitive with a growing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Staples to sell Amazon.com’s Kindle electronic book reader in stores.

Gmail Priority Inbox to Set Your emails in Order of Importance

Is your Gmail inbox becoming a dumping ground for emails – difficult to manage? Well, Gmail has been efficient with filtering the junk mails into “spam” folder. That said,?? you might be receiving a lot of emails that are not not-so-important – bologna or bacn. Google engineers have evolved a new filtering process to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gmail Priority Inbox to Set Your emails in Order of Importance.

Nuclear industry takes new path for proposed power plants, hopes to learn from past problems

Nuclear industry takes new path for new plants

ATLANTA – Power utilities are trying to buy the next wave of nuclear reactors much like a consumer buys a light bulb: right off the shelf.
Of the nation’s 104 commercial reactors, no two are exactly the same, a fact that experts blame for causing construction and regulatory delays …. Read the original article  : Nuclear industry takes new path for proposed power plants, hopes to learn from past problems.

Skype Launched Connect to Target Enterprise Customers

Skype launched Skype Connect 1.0 on Monday to satisfy corporate customers. The application was known as Skype for SIP before. Skype connect that just finished Beta Testing, is a way to integrate?? Internet Protocol calls with traditional private branch exchange (PBX) and Unified Communications systems. Skype Connect has about 2,400 users globally. The monthly …. Original source  : Skype Launched Connect to Target Enterprise Customers.

Can’t figure out which e-mails to read first? Google offers helping hand with new feature

Google tool tries to cut through e-mail clutter
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. can sift through more than a trillion Web links in a matter of seconds, but can the Internet search leader help people wade through their overflowing e-mailboxes?
That’s the challenge Google will try to tackle Tuesday with the introduction of a tool … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Can’t figure out which e-mails to read first? Google offers helping hand with new feature.

At a glance: With Intel’s re-entry into phone chip market, top mobile-phone processor makers

At a glance: Top mobile-phone processor makers
Intel Corp. is re-entering the market for mobile-phone chips with the proposed $1.4 billion acquisition of the wireless-chip division of Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG. Below are the rankings of the top makers of processors and other communications chips for mobile phones, as ranked by Gartner Inc. based … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : At a glance: With Intel’s re-entry into phone chip market, top mobile-phone processor makers.

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.

Rahul Gandhi launches 3G services in Amethi

AMETHI – Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has launched 3G services in his parliamentary constituency of Amethi.

Rahul said telecommunication services have played an important role in the development of the country and are successfully bridging the gap between the rich and the poor.

“I remember that my father, when he was alive, he used to get …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rahul Gandhi launches 3G services in Amethi.

Time Warner Cable customers to get access to ESPN3.com in new deal with Disney

Time Warner Cable gets ESPN3.com in new deal

LOS ANGELES – Time Warner Cable Inc. customers will finally get access to the sports website ESPN3.com, even if they are not subscribers of the company’s Internet service, according to a long-term deal with The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday.
In the deal, 12.7 million Time Warner video subscribers …. Read the original article  : here.

Summary Box: HP snatches data-storage maker 3Par from rival Dell with $2.07 billion offer

Summary Box: HP snatches 3Par away from Dell
LAST-MINUTE SCRAMBLE: Dell Inc. boosted its bid for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to $32. Hewlett-Packard Co. came back with a $33-per-share offer before Dell’s move could be made public. The board of 3Par deemed HP’s offer superior and approved the deal.
AND THE WINNER IS: HP. Dell …. Original article  : Summary Box: HP snatches data-storage maker 3Par from rival Dell with $2.07 billion offer.

Summary Box: Dell lets 3Par go to HP; analysts say PC maker needs mix of technology and time

Summary Box: What’s Dell to do after 3Par?
DEAL UNDONE: Dell Inc. surrendered the contest for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to Hewlett-Packard Co. Thursday.
DELL’S DILEMMA: Dell has been slower than HP to branch out from the business of selling computers, which has grown less profitable as component costs have climbed and as PC makers …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Dell lets 3Par go to HP; analysts say PC maker needs mix of technology and time.

After losing 3Par, Dell’s enterprise challenge remains a mix of technology and time

Dell’s enterprise challenge remains after 3Par
SEATTLE – Dell Inc. doesn’t have to start over in its quest to become a significant purveyor of technology for businesses after losing a multibillion dollar bidding contest for an obscure data-storage maker.
But it won’t be easy, either, for Dell to shake its “Dude, you’re getting a Dell” … Original article on : After losing 3Par, Dell’s enterprise challenge remains a mix of technology and time.

Spectacle of HP, Dell showdown for 3Par comes to an end after HP makes pricey bid

HP vs Dell: the showdown that ended in spectacle
SAN FRANCISCO – The showdown over 3Par Inc. that ended Thursday was a puzzling spectacle.
It pitted two of the world’s biggest technology companies against each other for control of a company that was obscure outside of technology circles and flat-out unloved on Wall … Read more : Spectacle of HP, Dell showdown for 3Par comes to an end after HP makes pricey bid.

Summary Box: New AOL search deal with Google includes mobile

Summary Box: Google, AOL reach new search deal
THE DEAL: Under a new five-year agreement, Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.’s websites. The companies signed the deal this week.
THE MONEY: AOL declined to give financial details. Google has not disclosed how much money it gets from the deal …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: New AOL search deal with Google includes mobile.

Facebook to let you log out remotely in new security feature

Facebook’s new security feature: remote logouts
NEW YORK – Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.
To do this, go to “account settings” on your Facebook page and click on “change” next to “account security.” There, you’ll see where else your Facebook … Read more : Facebook to let you log out remotely in new security feature.

Verizon raises quarterly dividend 2.6 percent in face of speculation about cash flow

Verizon hikes quarterly dividend 2.6 percent

NEW YORK – Verizon Communications Inc. said Thursday it is hiking its quarterly dividend by 1.25 cents, or 2.6 percent, to 48.75 cents per share.
It’s the fourth straight year Verizon has raised its dividend in September. Analysts have questioned the New York-based phone company’s ability to maintain its dividend, given …. Read the original article  : Verizon raises quarterly dividend 2.6 percent in face of speculation about cash flow.

Volkswagen Canada says 2010 sales are on track to be best year ever

Volkswagen Canada on track for best ever sales

AJAX, Ontario – Volkswagen Canada said Thursday that its 2010 sales pace means it is on track for its highest-ever annual sales results.
The branch of the German automakers said it sold 3,369 vehicles in August and 30,135 year-to-date. That is higher than the 26,611 the company sold during …. Read the original article  : here.

Verizon to sell smart phones for prepaid service, with data plan

Verizon to sell smart phones for prepaid service
NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless on Thursday announced it’s opening up access to smart phones for customers who prepay for service, such as people with poor credit and those who don’t want to be tied down by long-term contracts.
Prepaid service has long been the domain of … Read more : Verizon to sell smart phones for prepaid service, with data plan.

Asimo the robot makes new friends as researchers seek feedback from public

Asimo the robot makes new friends in Austria

LINZ, Austria – Asimo the robot is making new friends in Austria.
Researchers are seeking feedback from visitors of a technology fair to help them make Asimo, Honda’s battery-operated robot that looks like a 4-foot (1.3-meter) child in a space suit, more communicative.
Through an interactive game with volunteers, they’re … Original article on : Asimo the robot makes new friends as researchers seek feedback from public.

mTrip app for iPhone blends tech with travel reality, but isn’t getting lost half the fun?

mTrip app for iPhone uses augmented reality
NEW YORK – The new iPhone application mTrip is a travel guide and then some: It uses the latest in smart phone technology to make it easier to stay on track in a foreign locale.
But isn’t getting lost part of the fun of traveling? For me, yes. … Read more : mTrip app for iPhone blends tech with travel reality, but isn’t getting lost half the fun?.

Cisco to acquire Arch Rock, a maker of IP wireless tech for smart grids, for undisclosed sum

Cisco to acquire smart grid metering co. Arch Rock

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Cisco Systems said Thursday that it plans to acquire Arch Rock Corp., a maker of wireless network equipment for smart grids, for an undisclosed amount.
Cisco said Arch Rock will help Cisco with its smart grid applications for utilities. Arch Rock’s technology is designed …. Source  : Cisco to acquire Arch Rock, a maker of IP wireless tech for smart grids, for undisclosed sum.

Intel Expects to See the Rising Demand for Embedded Chips

According to Intel, the demand for embedded microprocessor chips represents $15 billion opportunity that ranges from Cars to Electrical Grid.?? The company expects to speed up the demand for embedded Microchip as Intel grows beyond the core area of computer chips. Doug Davis, head of Intel’s Embedded and Communications Group, said in an …. Read the original article  : here.

Police: Brazilian teen used bow and arrow to launch illegal cell phones over prison walls

Bow and arrow used to send phones into Brazil jail

SAO PAULO – Police say a 17-year-old teen was detained after he shot arrows with cell phones attached over the walls of a prison in southern Brazil to inmates waiting on the other side.
Authorities say the boy was caught after one of the arrows he launched …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Police: Brazilian teen used bow and arrow to launch illegal cell phones over prison walls.

Dell ends bidding contest over data-storage maker 3Par, will not match HP’s $2.07B offer

Dell cedes data-storage maker 3Par to HP
SEATTLE – Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data-storage maker 3Par Inc.
Dell said Thursday it won’t match HP’s offer to pay $33 per share for 3Par, or about $2.07 billion. Dell’s decision came barely an hour after 3Par …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dell ends bidding contest over data-storage maker 3Par, will not match HP’s $2.07B offer.

Dell ends bidding contest over data storage maker 3Par, will not match HP’s $2.07B offer

Dell cedes data storage maker 3Par to HP
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Dell is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard for data-storage maker 3Par.
Dell Inc. says it will not match Hewlett-Packard Co.’s offer to pay $33 per share for 3Par Inc., or about $2.07 billion.
Dave Johnson, Dell’s senior vice president …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dell ends bidding contest over data storage maker 3Par, will not match HP’s $2.07B offer.

Skype becoming popular tool for network news telecasts

Networks using Skype in news reports
NEW YORK – When he wanted to interview a source in Connecticut for a recent “World News” story on technology, ABC reporter Pierre Thomas didn’t even leave the office. ABC’s cameras showed him sitting in front of a computer screen, talking to Michael Coppolla through Skype.
The video phone …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Skype becoming popular tool for network news telecasts.

iTunes Ping: Building Social Network through Music

Apple is on to set to create a new innovation in social music by introducing new iTunes 10 with Ping.
If you are having a brand new ipod then you must download the new version of iTune. These iTunes can be downloaded in Mac and Windows platform.
The new Ping is a blend of Facebook and Twitter. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google Chrome’s Second Birthday Celebrated with New Releases

Two years have silently passed away since Google launched its Chrome web browser into the world of internet. Today is the day for celebration as Chrome completed two years of its journey. To mark this very day, Google has released new versions of Chrome browser that is believed to invoke faster speeds and simpler interface …. Source  : Google Chrome’s Second Birthday Celebrated with New Releases.

Toshiba Recalls Over 40,000 Laptops

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The latest laptop recall by Japanese electronics giant Toshiba has sent waves in the IT sector and almost 41000 models are being recalled worldwide by the company. The company has received several complaints from the users of its notebooks in Canada and USA. The overheating problem experienced in three of its … Read more »»».

Android’s Mobile Web Dominance Gains as iPhone Slips

According to new data released by web analytics firm Quantcast, The Android operating system’s share of total North American mobile web consumption increased 8.3 percent month-over-month in February to grow to 15.2 percent, while Apple’s iPhone OS slipped 3.2 percent to 63.7 percent. Research In Motion’s BlackBerry platform also rose … Original source on Gaea Times at : Android’s Mobile Web Dominance Gains as iPhone Slips.

Google’s Internet search rankings under investigation by Texas attorney general

Texas opens inquiry into Google search rankings
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc.’s methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas’ attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet’s dominant search engine.
The antitrust inquiry disclosed by Google late Friday is just the latest sign …. Original source  : Google’s Internet search rankings under investigation by Texas attorney general.

Texas attorney general opens antitrust inquiry into fairness of Google search results

Texas opens inquiry into Google search results
WASHINGTON – Google says Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is investigating whether its Web search rankings are fair.
Google Inc. is facing increased scrutiny in Washington and Europe. Regulators and competitors fear that it has too much control over where people go online and how much advertisers pay …. Source  : Texas attorney general opens antitrust inquiry into fairness of Google search results.

AP Interview: Wikipedia founder Wales says mobile apps should enable charging for news

AP Interview: Wikipedia founder bullish on news
CERNOBBIO, Italy – Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales believes relief may be in sight for the beleaguered news media industry.
The increasing use of the mobile Internet and for-pay “apps” that run on smart phones and other gadgets might give news providers what they’ve been searching for: … Read more >>>.

German court rules against YouTube in copyright dispute over uploaded Sarah Brightman videos

German Court rules against YouTube
BERLIN – A German court ruled Friday that Google Inc.’s subsidiary YouTube LLC must pay compensation after users uploaded several videos of performances by singer Sarah Brightman in violation of copyright laws.
The Hamburg state court said the standardized question to users about whether they have the necessary …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : German court rules against YouTube in copyright dispute over uploaded Sarah Brightman videos.

Project and Time Management is Getting Easier with the Release of Bento 3 Project Management Tool

FileMaker Inc.announced the??Bento 3 Project Manager on Thursday. The new tool is a brand new set of templates designed to make it easy for Mac users to organize the details of any project, including key contacts, milestones, each person’s tasks, documents, photos, presentations, emails, notes from meetings and more. Additionally,?? …. Original article  : Project and Time Management is Getting Easier with the Release of Bento 3 Project Management Tool.

Summary Box: mTrip iPhone app blends tech with travel reality

Summary Box: iPhone app with augmented reality
THE APP: Available for the iPhone, mTrip is a travel guide and more. It uses the latest in smart phone technology to help travelers stay on track.
WHAT YOU GET: One of the key features is augmented reality. When you turn on the app and hit …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: mTrip iPhone app blends tech with travel reality.

Malaysian Home Ministry unit to vet net postings soon

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Home Ministry has plans to set up a special unit to monitor sensitive postings on the Internet, including Facebook, the social networking site.

The New Strait Times quoted Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein as saying that the unit would also keep an eye on high-profile cases and current … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Malaysian Home Ministry unit to vet net postings soon.

Review: mTrip iPhone app blends tech with travel reality, but isn’t getting lost half the fun?

Review: mTrip iPhone app uses augmented reality
NEW YORK – The new iPhone application mTrip is a travel guide and then some: It uses the latest in smart phone technology to make it easier to stay on track in a foreign locale.
But isn’t getting lost part of the fun of traveling? For me, yes. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Review: mTrip iPhone app blends tech with travel reality, but isn’t getting lost half the fun?.

Facebook Added Remote Logout Security Feature

In order to boost security, Facebook now adds new Remote Logout Feature. With this remote logout feature, you can get your profile most recent activity which includes the place of access, time of activity and device type/browser used for accessing your profile. It also gives the ability to remotely logout of …. Original source  : Facebook Added Remote Logout Security Feature.

10 Ways to Ethically Make Money On The Internet

“All that Glitters is not Gold.”
I bet you must have heard the Quote many times till date. But, know what??? This Quote may prove its utmost, when you log onto the World Wide Web for earning money. Got puzzled… huh!!! A word of advice for all of you: If there is anyone searching for …. Read the original article  : here.

Snoop Dogg debuts as 1st hip-hop artist to be featured in hit video game ‘Rock Band’

Add hip-hop to ‘Rock Band’ thanks to Snoop Dogg

NEW YORK – Rap and rock will collide once again – this time in a video game.
Fans of the hit game “Rock Band” will get a chance to jam to some hip-hop, thanks to Snoop Dogg.
He’s the first rap artist to be featured in the video game, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Snoop Dogg debuts as 1st hip-hop artist to be featured in hit video game ‘Rock Band’.

Bidding for data storage company 3Par heats up as HP tops latest Dell bid

Bidding for 3Par heats up; HP tops latest Dell bid
NEW YORK – The bidding is heating up between computer makers Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc. for the data storage company 3Par Inc. Even before Dell could make its latest offer public, HP has come back with a higher bid.
After Dell raised …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bidding for data storage company 3Par heats up as HP tops latest Dell bid.

3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share, or $3.26 billion

Summary Box: Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout

THE DEAL: Burger King Holdings Inc. is selling itself to investment firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26 billion.
THE UPSHOT: Being acquired by an owner with deep pockets could give Burger King some financial breathing room to refresh its restaurants and expand internationally after years of …. Source  : 3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share, or $3.26 billion.

AOL signs new search agreement with Google; deal expands partnership into mobile and YouTube

AOL signs new search agreement with Google
NEW YORK – Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.’s websites under a new, five-year deal the companies signed this week.
The agreement largely extends an arrangement that has been in place between the two companies since 2005. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AOL signs new search agreement with Google; deal expands partnership into mobile and YouTube.

Top Gear mystery man ‘The Stig’ is former SAS member

LONDON – British race car driver Ben Collins, who has been unveiled as Top Gear mystery man The Stig, has been revealed to be a former member of the SAS.

Collins, 35, is said to have served as a member of the renowned 23 SAS, the regiment …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Facebook ‘engagement announcement’ adds two more to its murder tally

NEW YORK – A North Carolina woman was found shot dead by her ex-boyfriend after she recently announced her engagement to another man on Facebook.

Karen Ann Rooney, 63, and Peter Terrance Moonan, 62, had reportedly …. Original article  : Facebook ‘engagement announcement’ adds two more to its murder tally.

‘Quiet’ smart phone maker HTC starts to build brand as it competes with iPhone

Taiwan’s HTC: iPhone’s ‘quiet’ challenger
BEIJING – East Asia is the world’s electronics factory, yet unless they are Japanese, producers are largely anonymous. Now HTC Corp., a Taiwanese maker of smart phones, is moving out of the shadows and trying to establish its own brand name as it competes with Apple’s iPhone.

HTC supplies U.S. carriers Verizon, …. Source  : ‘Quiet’ smart phone maker HTC starts to build brand as it competes with iPhone.

Chrome Turns 2 with the Release of New Version

Google celebrates the second anniversary of its Google Chrome browser with the release of new beta versions which has a clean and simpler user interface and increased speed and performance. Chrome is now three times faster than it was two years ago in terms of JavaScript performance, and the UI has been revamped … Read more »».

Facebook campaign moves Blair’s memoir to crime section in bookstores

LONDON – As part of a Facebook campaign, mischievous shoppers are moving copies of Tony Blair’s memoir – entitled A Journey – to the Fantasy and Crime sections of bookshops.

Over 3,000 people have joined a group called ‘Subversively move Tony Blair’s memoirs to the crime section in book shops’ on the social networking site.

The autobiography … Read more »»».

US Economy Witnessed 54,000 Job Loss in August

The US economy lost 54,000 jobs in August which is 3rd month in a row that jobs have been lost. That’s why the unemployment rate jumped to 9.6% from 9.5% in July. However, the good news is that private sector had created a better-than-expected 67,000 jobs. President barrack Obama welcomed the latest report of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US Economy Witnessed 54,000 Job Loss in August.

Israeli partner of Microsoft’s new Kinect game controller envisions a remote-free future

Kinect’s Israeli partner sees a remoteless world
TEL AVIV, Israel – Inon Beracha envisions a world where your movements control the gadgets and devices around you. There’s no remote control to lose, no buttons to push. The air conditioner senses your presence and changes the temperature to your liking.
Controlling your surroundings with the wave …. Original source  : Israeli partner of Microsoft’s new Kinect game controller envisions a remote-free future.

Google Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Buckyball in Its Logo

If you land up to search anything on the world’s most famous search engine today, you will find a buckyball in its logo. Google is celebrating the 25th anniversary of buckyball by giving it an honorable space in its logo.
Now you ask what is buckyball? If you go to the home page of Google you … Read more >>>.

Craigslist Adult Section Censored

NEW YORK (Gaeatimes.com) — All the controversies and illegal activities executed through Craigslist seems to cease now. The online classified network Craigslist has blocked its controversial Adult Sections portion from its website. Technology blog TechCrunch was the first to report the news of Craigslist Censored.

Bad news for those who surf this website regularly. As from …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Craigslist Adult Section Censored.

US woman’s photos lifted from Facebook, used on dating sites

WASHINGTON – An impersonator stole a woman’s photos from her Facebook account and used them on several online dating sites.

“I thought this couldn’t be true because I have no enemies. I don’t know anyone who has any vengeance against me and then I [thought], who … Original article on : US woman’s photos lifted from Facebook, used on dating sites.

IBM Plans to Ship World’s Fastest Processor in September

IBM recently announced zEnterprise mainframe computer , powered by z196 processors which will provide record breaking speed. The high speed is necessary to manage huge workload such as banks and retailers because world becomes increasingly more inter-connected, data has grown beyond the world’s storage capacity, and business transactions continued to reach beyond the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IBM Plans to Ship World’s Fastest Processor in September.

AP source: Ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd in talks with Oracle over job

AP source: Oracle, ex-HP CEO Hurd in talks for job
SAN FRANCISCO – Former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd is in talks to take a top executive job at Oracle Corp., the database software maker run by his friend Larry Ellison, a person with direct knowledge of the discussions said Sunday.
It wasn’t immediately clear …. Read the original article  : here.

Future hiring will generate mainly high-skilled or low-paying jobs in service industries

Future hiring will mainly benefit the high-skilled
Whenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills and education will have plenty of good opportunities. Others will face a choice: Take a job with low pay – or none at all.
Job creation will likely remain weak for months or even years. But once … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Future hiring will generate mainly high-skilled or low-paying jobs in service industries.

California, once a leader in waste-to-energy technology, falls behind rest of world

California falls behind in waste-to-energy race

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy.
Fears that newer trash-to-energy technologies would undermine traditional recycling or create air pollution have stalled efforts …. Source article  : California, once a leader in waste-to-energy technology, falls behind rest of world.

MIT Apps Made Supercomputing Possible on Android Phone

Some people call Nexus One a superphone. Suddenly, the name has taken different level of meaning. A team of scientists from MIT had a brainstorming session to develop an innovative Android application that can come close to solving complex computational problems in just a fraction of the time that it’d take a genuine …. Source article  : MIT Apps Made Supercomputing Possible on Android Phone.

Oracle names ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president, board member; co-president Phillips resigns

Oracle names ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to help lead the database software maker in a pivotal moment in Oracle’s 33-year history as it tries to muscle in on more of HP’s turf.
Hurd’s appointment Monday as co-president of Oracle comes …. Source article  : Oracle names ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president, board member; co-president Phillips resigns.

Economic woes, Facebook don’t scare greeting card giant Hallmark as it heads into 2nd century

Greeting card giant Hallmark heads for 2nd century
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hallmark Cards Inc., a $4 billion empire built on a demand for printed sentimentality, enters its second century facing a weak economy and what could be an even greater challenge: a generation that has grown up posting its sentiments online.
Hallmark has thrived …. Original source  : Economic woes, Facebook don’t scare greeting card giant Hallmark as it heads into 2nd century.

Linux Foundation Launches Open Compliance Program

The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization, instrumental for the growth of Linux, recently unveiled the Open Compliance Program. The program offers compliance training, tools and?? a standard format to report software information, consulting and a self-assessment checklist so that companies can comply with open source licenses.

As the demand for Linux and …. Read the original article  : Linux Foundation Launches Open Compliance Program.

Kanye West he was wrongly branded as ‘racist’

LONDON – In a bid to clear his image, Kanye West has taken to Twitter to claim that he was wrongly branded as ‘racist’.

The rapper had a meltdown on Twitter and he posted a series of 70 Tweets.

“They wanted yall to believe I was … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kanye West he was wrongly branded as ‘racist’.

FFXIV Server Status Woes Continue

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta is now hogging the limelight though for the wrong reason. Ever since Square Enix the Japanese company that has made the game announced about the availability of the beta release the excitement of the fans of the franchisee reached the crescendo. The release of the …. Read the original article  : FFXIV Server Status Woes Continue.

Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO rape case

BANGALORE – A fast track court here will on Wednesday deliver its verdict in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Srikant Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by …. Original source  : Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO rape case.

Origin PC Revealed Big O, a Gaming PC and Xbox 360 Hybrid

Origin PC has unveiled a new Gaming PC called the Big O. This is actually a hybrid of gaming PC and an Xbox 360 slim which is supposed to provide fastest computer hardware on the market. So, if you are a hardcore gamers you can?? game on the integrated Xbox 360 slim … Read more »»».

Entropic Communications adds Ted Tewksbury and Bob Bailey to its board

Entropic Communications adds 2 board members
SAN DIEGO – Semiconductor maker Entropic Communications Inc. on Tuesday named two new members to its board.
The company said Dr. Theodore Tewksbury, president and CEO of Integrated Device Technology Inc., and Robert Bailey, chairman of PMC-Sierra Inc., are now members of its board.
Tewksbury previously was president and chief …. Source article  : Entropic Communications adds Ted Tewksbury and Bob Bailey to its board.

Oracle’s Larry Ellison takes a pay cut, but still gets pay package worth $70 million

Oracle’s Ellison gets pay package worth $70M
NEW YORK – Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison, one of the world’s richest people, drew a pay package worth about $70 million during the company’s most recent fiscal year.
That’s down 17 percent from $84.5 million the year before, according to an Associated Press analysis of Oracle’s securities … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oracle’s Larry Ellison takes a pay cut, but still gets pay package worth $70 million.

Hewlett-Packard Co. sues former CEO Mark Hurd to prevent him from joining rival Oracle

HP sues ex-CEO Hurd over new job at rival Oracle
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. is suing Mark Hurd, the chief executive it ousted last month, to stop him from taking a top job at rival Oracle Corp.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in a California state court, came a day after Oracle hired Hurd as …. Source article  : Hewlett-Packard Co. sues former CEO Mark Hurd to prevent him from joining rival Oracle.

US appeals court: Judges can demand warrant for police to get cell phone tracking data

Court: Judges can demand warrant for cell locales

PHILADELPHIA – Judges have the right to require warrants before police get cell phone records that could suggest a customer’s likely location, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a novel electronic privacy case.
The Pennsylvania case involves the government’s interest in records that show a caller’s location during …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US appeals court: Judges can demand warrant for police to get cell phone tracking data.

Mysterious bouncing balls take over Google home page; doodle detectives do best to decode

Google milks animated doodle mystery on Twitter
SEATTLE – For a dozen years, Google Inc. has been occasionally swapping its everyday logo for a “doodle,” a sketch celebrating holidays, inventions, artists and sporting events, and showcasing designs from contest-winning students.
Usually, Google makes it clear what’s being celebrated, using the doodle as a lure to …. Source  : Mysterious bouncing balls take over Google home page; doodle detectives do best to decode.

Summary Box: Gates, Buffett to wine and dine China’s super rich on philanthropy mission

Summary Box: Gates, Buffett pitch charity in China
STUMPING FOR CHARITY: Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett will take their campaign to get the super rich to donate their money to charity to China later this month.
BIG POOL OF TARGETS: The rapid growth in China since economic reforms began 30 … Original article on : Summary Box: Gates, Buffett to wine and dine China’s super rich on philanthropy mission.

Hewlett-Packard Co. files lawsuit against ex-CEO Hurd to prevent him from joining rival Oracle

HP sues ex-HP CEO Hurd over new job at Oracle
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. is suing the chief executive it ousted last month, Mark Hurd, to stop him from taking a top job at rival Oracle Corp.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in a California state court, came a day after Oracle hired Hurd … Read : Hewlett-Packard Co. files lawsuit against ex-CEO Hurd to prevent him from joining rival Oracle.

Man Killed by his Internet Girlfriend’s Real Lover

Twentyseven-year-old Scot John McDonald met Nanqueen Romero, 31 from Philippines on internet chat room. They chatted for several weeks on line. Then, Romero invited him to visit her in Angono in the Philippines. McDonald has no clue that she has live-in relationship with Anselmo Lacostales. According to The Sun, she introduced Lacostales?? as her …. Source article  : Man Killed by his Internet Girlfriend’s Real Lover.

MT tea party removes leader after Facebook post appears to condone violence against gays

MT tea party removes leader after anti-gay post
HELENA, Mont. – The Big Sky Tea Party Association’s board of directors has removed the organization’s president for an exchange on his Facebook page that appeared to condone violence against homosexuals.
Board member Roger Nummerdor says Tim Ravndal also has been kicked out of the Montana organization.
The …. Source  : MT tea party removes leader after Facebook post appears to condone violence against gays.

Google’s Homepage Puzzles Users

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Google’s latest doodle has created a great buzz on the web as people all over have shown curiosity at the oddly bouncy and colorful balls that make up the logo today. Considering that Google is known for the innovative designs that it creates on its homepage regularly for a particular event …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google’s Homepage Puzzles Users.

‘Quick Hit NFL Football’ launches with league makeover; Facebook version coming later

Quick Hit football video game gets NFL makeover
SEATTLE – Thursday marks the kickoff of the 2010 NFL season, and along with it, a renewed interest in fantasy leagues and video games that let Monday-morning quarterbacks feel as if they’re part of the action.
The perennial champ of the genre, Electronic Arts Inc.’s “Madden,” has …. Original article  : ‘Quick Hit NFL Football’ launches with league makeover; Facebook version coming later.

The New Google Instant to Turn Mobile very soon

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Google had introduced its new search feature “Google Instant” just a day ago. Today, the search engine giant has revealed that it plans to take “Instant” to the next level. Google Instant will be available on the mobile platform as well. Instant’s predictive search feature seems to hold its breath. …. Source article  : The New Google Instant to Turn Mobile very soon.

Google Instant: The Best Gets Better

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — The ambitious Search Engine giant creates yet another dimension in the way people search. Today, Google announced the release of “Google Instant”. Google Instant is knitting the dimensions of real-time search. Previously, Google used to give search suggestions on the way, as you typed your search keywords. The suggestions were …. Source  : Google Instant: The Best Gets Better.

Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco’s coach calls his tweets “bunch of nonsense”

Ochocinco’s coach calls his tweets “nonsense”
CINCINNATI – Bengals coach Marvin Lewis doesn’t care about Chad Ochocinco’s dinner plans or anything else in his personal life.
Follow him on Twitter? Not a chance.
“I don’t follow him because it’s just a bunch of nonsense,” Lewis said Wednesday. “I don’t really care where he goes to eat [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: Google moves toward instant gratification with latest twist in Internet search

Summary Box: Google quickens with ‘instant’ search
INSTANT SEARCH: Google is offering its users instant gratification by showing search results while a request is being typed.
WHAT IT MEANS: People will start to see search results that may change with each character that’s entered into Google’s search box.
THE GOAL: A lightning-fast search engine that knows …. Original article  : Summary Box: Google moves toward instant gratification with latest twist in Internet search.

GM’s OnStar service testing voice commands allowing drivers to update Facebook status

GM testing voice command to update Facebook status
DETROIT – General Motors Co. is testing software that would let drivers talk to their cars to update status messages on the Facebook social media website, as well as listen to Facebook messages, the company said Wednesday.
The verbal updates would be made through GM’s OnStar safety …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : GM’s OnStar service testing voice commands allowing drivers to update Facebook status.

Military bases ban sale of video game that lets players ’shoot’ US troops in Afghanistan

Military bans video game that ‘kills’ US troops

WASHINGTON – Military bases across the U.S. have banned the sale of a new video game that lets a player pretend to be a Taliban fighter and “shoot” U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
“Medal of Honor” by Electronic Arts, a major game developer based in Redwood City, Calif., hits stores …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Military bases ban sale of video game that lets players ’shoot’ US troops in Afghanistan.

Summary Box: AP review finds Ping handy, but needs longer music previews, more members

Summary Box: Review finds Ping handy iTunes add-on
THE OFFERING: Apple Inc.’s new music-discovery feature, Ping, which lets you see what songs your friends are buying and recommend some of your favorites to them.
THE REQUIREMENTS: The feature is free, as is the software running it, iTunes 10. It works fine on Windows XP, but …. Source  : Summary Box: AP review finds Ping handy, but needs longer music previews, more members.

Military bases ban sale of video game that lets player ’shoot’ US troops

Military bans sale of violent video game
WASHINGTON – Military bases across the U.S. have banned the sale of a new video game that lets a player pretend to be a Taliban fighter and “shoot” U.S. troops.

“Medal of Honor” by Electronic Arts, a major game developer based in Redwood City, Ca., hits stores Oct. 12.
But after … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Military bases ban sale of video game that lets player ’shoot’ US troops.

DC, federal partners launch free wireless Internet on National Mall for tourists, residents

DC launches free Wi-Fi on National Mall
WASHINGTON – Free wireless Internet access has been added to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Officials said Wednesday the city has installed 220 free Wi-Fi hotspots that are accessible by any compatible computer or device.
The D.C. government installed the hotspots along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the …. Source  : DC, federal partners launch free wireless Internet on National Mall for tourists, residents.

Review: Ping social-discovery feature on iTunes needs longer music previews, more members

Review: Ping a handy iTunes add-on with promise
LOS ANGELES – Apple Inc.’s new music-discovery feature, Ping, is a potentially useful addition to iTunes. With it, you can see what songs your friends are buying and recommend some of your favorites to them.
It’s great that Apple is finally incorporating elements of Lala.com, which offered … Read more >>>.

What it’s like to suffer a hack attack on Twitter _ and how to survive it

Hack attack hits home for AP writer
LOS ANGELES – The Twitterverse is full of far more mysterious forces than indecipherable trending topics and Lady Gaga.
There are people out there with dark, dastardly intents, as I learned when my account was hacked.
Now, anyone who knows me knows I love Twitter. I am a tweeting …. Source article  : What it’s like to suffer a hack attack on Twitter _ and how to survive it.

Amazon purchases online music store Amie Street in bid to grow its digital download business

Amazon buys online music retailer Amie Street
SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon.com Inc., seeking to expand its position in the music download market against rivals like Apple Inc.’s iTunes Store, has purchased online music retailer Amie Street for an undisclosed amount.
In an e-mail to users Wednesday, Amie Street said it has found “a great … Read : Amazon purchases online music store Amie Street in bid to grow its digital download business.

Google revs up search engine with new feature that delivers results as users type in requests

Google search accelerates with ‘instant’ results
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. stepped on its Internet search accelerator Wednesday by adding a feature that displays results as soon as people begin typing their requests.
The change, called “Google Instant,” is the closest the 12-year-old company has come yet to realizing its founders’ …. Source article  : Google revs up search engine with new feature that delivers results as users type in requests.

Craigslist Adult Services Asked to Close Worldwide

Craigslist announced on Monday that it is shutting down its ‘Adult Services’ here in the States.?? In a statement on Tuesday, a group of four human rights groups admired that the site has dropped the section in the U.S., but said it needs to go much further and close the adult or … Read more »».

Kelsey Grammer backs new network providing entertainment for political conservatives

Network for conservative entertainment launches
NEW YORK – Actor Kelsey Grammer is an investor and public face supporting a new network that launched Wednesday with entertainment designed to appeal to political conservatives.
RightNetwork, whose first series, “Running,” follows the fortunes of a couple of Tea Party-backed candidates for public office, is also trying a new … Read more »»».

Review: ‘R.U.S.E.’ brings computer-style strategic war gaming to Xbox, PlayStation

Review: ‘R.U.S.E.’ brings war strategy to consoles
Video-game wars, like those in “Halo” or “Call of Duty,” are usually seen from the grunt’s-eye view. If you want to play general, with thousands of troops following your every order, you have to turn on your computer, home to real-time strategy (RTS) epics like “StarCraft II” … Read more >>>.

With new motion-capture tech for Xbox, Microsoft hopes to outmaneuver Sony, Nintendo in Japan

Microsoft’s Xbox ready for bigger battle in Japan
TOKYO – Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn’t been easy for Microsoft Corp.
Its Xbox 360 game console runs a distant third in sales here behind Sony Corp.’s PlayStation 3 console and Nintendo Co.’s Wii.
But the Seattle-based company is armed with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : With new motion-capture tech for Xbox, Microsoft hopes to outmaneuver Sony, Nintendo in Japan.

Indian court upholds Vodafone’s $2.6 billion tax bill in sweeping precedent for foreign deals

Indian court upholds big tax bill against Vodafone

MUMBAI, India – In a landmark ruling Wednesday, an Indian court said Vodafone Group Plc is liable for an estimated $2.6 billion in taxes for its 2007 acquisition of one of India’s largest mobile phone companies.
The decision sets a precedent that could impact hundreds of foreign transactions and …. Original source  : Indian court upholds Vodafone’s $2.6 billion tax bill in sweeping precedent for foreign deals.

Google Bouncing Balls Doodle Surprizes Viewers on September 7

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Google’s mystifying new Doodle is sure to take you for a ride.
On September 7th, Google came up with its brand new facet full of vibrant colors. Balls of different shapes bouncing around here and there and forming the Google logo time and again. What a site !
Well, this isn’t Google’s first … Read more »»».

“Here you have” Virus Threatens Cyber-security!

On Thursday, a malicious worm infiltrated several high profile US companies and thousands of other local users. This new virus is called “Here you have” and is masquerading as a benign PDF inside a spam e-mail.
The e-mail which contains the subject line “Just for you” or “here you have” contains a link to what appears …. Source article  : “Here you have” Virus Threatens Cyber-security!.

Nokia fires CEO Kallasvuo, brings in Microsoft exec as it struggles with stiff competition

Nokia replaces CEO with Microsoft exec
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. will replace CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with Stephen Elop from Microsoft on Sept. 21, the world’s largest handset maker said Friday, as it struggles to keep pace with smaller and more innovative rivals, particularly in the smartphone market.
With Nokia stock down more than … Read more : Nokia fires CEO Kallasvuo, brings in Microsoft exec as it struggles with stiff competition.

Nokia fires CEO Kallasvuo as handset maker struggles against stiff competition from rivals

Nokia fires CEO as it fights fierce competition
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. says it will dismiss CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, as the world’s largest handset maker struggles against fierce competition from rivals.
The company said Friday that Kallasvuo will be replaced by Stephen Elop, who heads Microsoft’s business division, as president and chief executive Sept. 21.
The …. Original article  : Nokia fires CEO Kallasvuo as handset maker struggles against stiff competition from rivals.

London primary school outsources mathematics teaching to India

LONDON – In a first of its kind in the UK, a primary school in London is reportedly outsourcing teaching to India to lead mathematics lessons for 11-year-olds, because Indian tutors are cheaper to hire than home-grown teachers.

According to The Telegraph, the Ashmount Primary school is using call centre-style staff in India to lead mathematics … Read more : London primary school outsources mathematics teaching to India.

Socialize, then search: Facebook edges past Google in contest for Web surfers’ precious time

Facebook inches past Google for Web users’ minutes
SEATTLE – U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers at comScore Inc.
In August, people spent a total of 41.1 million minutes on Facebook, comScore said Thursday, about 9.9 percent of their … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Socialize, then search: Facebook edges past Google in contest for Web surfers’ precious time.

Study lists 5 economic strengths for Nebraska, saying state is well-positioned for growth

Study: Neb. well-positioned for economic growth

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska has a diverse economy that is positioned well to grow, but the state needs to work on turning its growing research and development into new products, according to a report released Thursday by GOP Gov. Dave Heineman.
Five industries have emerged as Nebraska’s strengths, with growth outpacing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Study lists 5 economic strengths for Nebraska, saying state is well-positioned for growth.

Schwarzenegger to promote California’s bid for 2020 World Expo during trip to East Asia

Governor to promote Calif. World Expo bid in Asia

SAN FRANCISCO – California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to use his platform on a trip to East Asia this week to promote Silicon Valley as a possible location for the 2020 World Expo.
The governor will promote a new plan that would bring the exposition to the United …. Read the original article  : here.

Meet the new boss: Hurd to adjust to life as deputy under Ellison in test of friendship

Hurd’s Oracle gig: Is Ellison perk or problem?
SAN FRANCISCO – As co-president at Oracle Corp., ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd will have to adapt to a new role playing second fiddle to one of Silicon Valley’s most domineering bosses – Larry Ellison.
Although the two men have been pals for several years, working … Original article on : Meet the new boss: Hurd to adjust to life as deputy under Ellison in test of friendship.

Military almost scrambled fighter jets for errant drone near DC, renewing air safety worries

Errant drone near DC almost met by fighter jets

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military almost launched fighter jets and discussed a possible shoot-down when an errant Navy drone briefly veered into restricted airspace near the nation’s capital last month, a senior military official said Thursday.
The incident underscores safety concerns with unmanned aircraft as defense officials campaign … Original article on : Military almost scrambled fighter jets for errant drone near DC, renewing air safety worries.

A selection of Apple’s App Store approval guidelines

Some of Apple’s approval guidelines for App Store
These are some of the guidelines Apple Inc. says it uses in vetting applications for its App Store, which serves iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches:
- Apps that exhibit bugs will be rejected.
- Apps that duplicate apps already in the App Store may be rejected, particularly if … Original article on : A selection of Apple’s App Store approval guidelines.

FDA warns 5 electronic cigarette companies about making health claims

FDA sends warning letters to e-cigarette companies

RICHMOND, Va. – The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Thursday to makers of electronic cigarettes, saying some make unproven health claims, but also said the agency wants to work with them to clarify what’s legal.
The FDA said Thursday it sent warning letters to five companies that make … Original article on : FDA warns 5 electronic cigarette companies about making health claims.

Why HP Hurricane, WebOS Tablet so Special?

There is a rumor that HP is going to get rid of its Windows 7 based tablet in favor of PalmOS based Tablet. The new WebOs based Tablet is expected to release Q1, 2011. The specs or price of the new Tablet is not known yet. HP canceled Windows 7 based Tablet plan after … Read more »»».

IT professionals slam US decision to forbid outsourcing of government projects

BANGALORE – Slamming the decision of the US state of Ohio to forbid outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) projects by government departments, IT industry professionals here termed the move ‘discriminatory’ and ‘protectionist’.

Ohio’s governor Ted Strickland issued an executive order banning the spending of public … Original article on : IT professionals slam US decision to forbid outsourcing of government projects.

Apple issues guidelines for iPhone’s App Store, but leaves room for interpretation

Apple publishes guidelines for app approval
NEW YORK – Apple Inc. on Thursday gave software developers the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store, yet it reserved for itself broad leeway in deciding what makes the cut.
The move follows more than two years of complaints from developers …. Source article  : Apple issues guidelines for iPhone’s App Store, but leaves room for interpretation.

‘Cause this is thriller: Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web

Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web
NEW YORK – It wasn’t long ago that the music video was on life support.
MTV – which will hold its 27th annual Video Music Awards on Sunday – phased out videos in favor of reality programming and other shows that attracted better ratings. At … Read : ‘Cause this is thriller: Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web.

J-K police take cognisance of controversial video clip

SRINAGAR – The Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken cognizance of the three-minute video clip purportedly showing two boys being paraded allegedly by some security personnel in Sopore, uploaded on the You Tube and Facebook.

“In the initial investigation it has been found …. Original article  : J-K police take cognisance of controversial video clip.

Police start probe into video clip of Kashmiri youth

SRINAGAR – The Jammu and Kashmir police Thursday registered a case of false and malicious propaganda for the uploading of a three-minute video clip, purportedly of four youth being paraded naked by security forces, posted anonymously on various social networking websites.

“Police has taken cognizance of the three-minute video clip purportedly showing some boys being paraded … Original article on : Police start probe into video clip of Kashmiri youth.

Best Buy to sell the Kindle as Amazon lines up more retailers in e-reader battle

Best Buy to sell Amazon’s Kindle e-reader
MINNEAPOLIS – Best Buy Co. will carry Amazon Inc.’s Kindle starting this fall, the company said Thursday, expanding the number of major retailers Amazon has lined up to sell the device as competition in the e-reader market intensifies.
Officer supplier Staples Inc. said last month that it will …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Best Buy to sell the Kindle as Amazon lines up more retailers in e-reader battle.

New Adobe Zero-day Hole in Reader, Writer

Adobe reported on Wednesday about zero-day flaws in its PDF Reader/Writer which is exploited widely by the hackers. The critical vulnerability was found in Adobe Reader 9.3.4 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX, and Adobe Acrobat 9.3.4 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. Details of vulnerability is not known …. Source  : New Adobe Zero-day Hole in Reader, Writer.

Is Tosh.0 Responsible for Celebrity Networth.Com Crash??

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The website named Celebrity networth.com has been shut down without any prior notice. It went out of service after the name of this site was mentioned by Daniel Tosh on his TV show called Tosh.0, which aired this evening on Comedy Central.
The website was created in order to let the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Is Tosh.0 Responsible for Celebrity Networth.Com Crash??.

Sex Movies Worm Spreads Rapidly Across the World

People are victimized worldwide by a booby-trapped e-mail that promises free sex movies. The malicious e-mail messages have a subject line saying “Here you have” and contains a link to PDF that the user is requested to accept. Clicking on the link , you will neither get movies nor documents, but, you give the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sex Movies Worm Spreads Rapidly Across the World.

Web Users Hang out More on Facebook than Google

According to new data from market researcher ComScore, Internet users spend more time socializing on Facebook in August rather than searching information on Google searching engine. Comscore further reported that people spent 41.1 million minutes on Facebook, which is 9.9 percent of the total number of minutes they spent online for the …. Original source  : Web Users Hang out More on Facebook than Google.

Dell decides to close NC plant sooner than expected, employees to be laid off by November

Dell closing NC plant sooner than expected
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Computer maker Dell Inc. says it will close a North Carolina plant sooner than expected and lay off employees in October and November.
Spokesman David Frink didn’t give an exact date for the closure. The plant had 400 workers this spring, but Frink didn’t immediately … Read more : Dell decides to close NC plant sooner than expected, employees to be laid off by November.

Appeals courts decision handcuffs sellers of used software, could affect other media

Appeals court ruling threatens used software sales

SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court has sided with the computer software industry in its effort to squelch sales of second-hand programs covered by widely used licensing agreements.
Friday’s ruling by the 9th Circuit of Appeals raised worries that it will embolden music labels, movie studios and book publishers …. Original article  : Appeals courts decision handcuffs sellers of used software, could affect other media.

Federal judge rejects challenge by Internet customers to subpoenas seeking their names

Judge allows subpoenas for Internet users
WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Friday allowed the holder of a movie copyright to subpoena the names of people accused of illegally downloading and distributing a film over the Internet.

Courts have held that Internet subscribers do not have an expectation of privacy once they convey subscriber information to their …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BCE to takes full control of CTV, Thomson to regain control of Globe and Mail

BCE to take full control of CTV
TORONTO – BCE Inc., Canada’s largest telecom company, said Friday it agreed to acquire full ownership of the largest private broadcaster in Canada while the Thomson family said it is regaining majority ownership of the country’s national newspaper.

BCE said it obtained 100 percent ownership of CTV television for $1.3-billion …. Source article  : BCE to takes full control of CTV, Thomson to regain control of Globe and Mail.

Nokia, PG&E, Smith & Wesson, Lululemon among companies making big moves in stock market

Nokia, PG&E, Smith & Wesson are big movers
NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Nokia Corp., up 18 cents at $9.94 The world’s biggest handset maker replaced its CEO with a top Microsoft executive as it tries to regain lost … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nokia, PG&E, Smith & Wesson, Lululemon among companies making big moves in stock market.

Skype Offers Free International Calls To Celebrate Eid

Just a heads up on one of the best deals of the day. Skype is offering free voucher codes for talking up to 30 minutes anywhere around the world. Skype is offering this sweet sweet deal to celebrate Eid.
All you have to do is to provide them your email address as soon as possible …. Read the original article  : here.

Reviving golden goals or scrapping extra time won’t end defensive soccer

Thumbs down to Blatter’s extra-time proposals

PARIS – In 514 matches for club and country, German wunder-forward Oliver Bierhoff scored 226 times. Yet only once, Bierhoff says, did he celebrate by whipping off his jersey: when his left-footed golden goal made Germany the European champion in 1996.
That sudden-death winner against the Czech Republic, after just four … Original source on Gaea Times at : Reviving golden goals or scrapping extra time won’t end defensive soccer.

National Semiconductor shares drop after disappointing quarterly sales forecast

National Semiconductor shares drop after forecast

NEW YORK – Shares of National Semiconductor Corp. dropped Friday after the company’s quarterly sales forecast missed Wall Street forecasts, another sign from chip makers that demand is weakening.
THE SPARK: After the close of trading Thursday, National Semiconductor said it expects revenue of $390 million to $415 million for the …. Read the original article  : here.

Too Many Master Chiefs: ‘Halo: Reach’ aims to grab gamers with personalized protagonist

‘Halo: Reach’ aims to grab gamers again
LOS ANGELES – Since fans lined up at midnight nearly three years ago for the release of the last “Halo” video game, a recession struck the economy, President Barack Obama took office and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ became the best-selling shooter game of all time. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cognizant is the Leader in Global Testing Services:IDC

Cognizant, a leading consulting, technology, and business process outsourcing firm,?? has been ranked number one in enterprise application testing services by IDC MarketScape analysis of 13 global third-party testing firms. The report says that Cognizant has been growing rapidly?? in testing services as well as its application development and maintenance service …. Read the original article  : Cognizant is the Leader in Global Testing Services:IDC.

Nokia swaps veteran for Microsoft exec Stephen Elop as company chief amid stiff competition

Nokia dumps CEO, turns to Microsoft exec
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. is replacing CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as the world’s top maker of mobile phones aims to regain lost ground in the fiercely competitive smart phone market.
The choice of a North American executive to lead a Finnish company …. Original article  : Nokia swaps veteran for Microsoft exec Stephen Elop as company chief amid stiff competition.

Cincinnati joins other cities with ordinance banning text messaging while driving

Cincinnati bans text messaging while driving

CINCINNATI – City Council members in Cincinnati on Thursday approved an ordinance banning the sending, reading or writing of text messages while driving.
The ordinance adopted Thursday by Cincinnati’s city council in an 8-1 vote also bans accessing the Internet while driving. Other Ohio cities – including Toledo, Columbus and Cleveland … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cincinnati joins other cities with ordinance banning text messaging while driving.

“Here You Have” e-mail virus wreaking havoc on servers across the world

WASHINGTON – An e-mail virus has launched a “phishing attack” on servers across the globe, including those at ABC, NASA, Comcast, and Google and possibly US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The virus, called “Here You Have” or VBMania, is a Trojan Horse that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ban on outsourcing to have little impact on Indo-US trade partnership, says Roemer

NEW DELHI – US Ambassador to India Timothy Roemer on Friday evaded a direct reply on the impact of the ban on outsourcing of the government IT and back office projects by the state of Ohio, but said such attempts were made in the …. Source  : Ban on outsourcing to have little impact on Indo-US trade partnership, says Roemer.

Study says consumers are interested in 3-D television sets, but wary about the experience

Study tracks concerns about 3-D TV sets
NEW YORK – A study about consumer attitudes toward 3-D television found many who were less interested in the technology after they actually experienced it.

Still, 52 percent of consumers who tried out 3-D televisions said it was a better experience than they had expected, according to a study conducted … Read more »».

Nokia replaces CEO Kallasvuo with Microsoft exec Stephen Elop as it struggles with competition

Nokia’s Kallsvuo replaced by Microsoft exec
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. will replace CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with top Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as the world’s largest mobile phone maker struggles to keep pace with smaller and more innovative rivals, particularly in the smartphone market.
Elop, head of Microsoft’s business division, has held top posts … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nokia replaces CEO Kallasvuo with Microsoft exec Stephen Elop as it struggles with competition.

ESPN Fantasy Football 2010 Google Android App Out Now

ESPN Fantasy Football 2010 is getting popular by the day and the brand new app for Android phones has taken the game altogether to a new horizon. This fully configurable, easy to use app is sure to entertain you on the move with comfortable integration in your Android phone.
With the mercury rising, you need to …. Source article  : ESPN Fantasy Football 2010 Google Android App Out Now.

Apple to publish guidelines on how it determines what is offered from iPhone’s App Store

Apple to publish guidelines for app approval
NEW YORK – Apple Inc. said Thursday that it will publish the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store.
The move follows more than two years of complaints from software developers about the company’s secret and seemingly capricious rules, which block …. Original article  : Apple to publish guidelines on how it determines what is offered from iPhone’s App Store.

SAS troops plan to rescue Britons amid Pak military coup fears

LONDON – Amid fears of a possible military coup in Pakistan, SAS troops across the border in Afghanistan are reportedly firming up plans to remove British embassy staff from Islamabad within four hours.

The plan is indicative of Pakistan’s political fragility.

“There are more … Original source on Gaea Times at : SAS troops plan to rescue Britons amid Pak military coup fears.

Schwarzenegger window-shopping for high-speed rail, as China vies with rivals for contracts

Schwarzenegger checks out China’s high-speed rail

SHANGHAI – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is engaging in a little window-shopping of China’s new high-speed train lines while peddling Californian exports and tourism in the world’s second-largest economy.
His own state budget $19 billion in the red, Schwarzenegger says he is hoping for some “creative financing” from Asia to help lower … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Schwarzenegger window-shopping for high-speed rail, as China vies with rivals for contracts.

Schwarzenegger window shopping for high speed rail, as China vies with rivals for contracts

Schwarzenegger tries out China’s high speed rail

SHANGHAI – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is riding the rails – China’s new high speed train lines – engaging in a little window shopping while peddling Californian exports and tourism in the world’s second-largest economy.
His own state budget $19 billion in the red, Schwarzenegger says he is hoping for some … Original source on Gaea Times at : Schwarzenegger window shopping for high speed rail, as China vies with rivals for contracts.

Intel to Unveil new Chipset, Sandy Bridge Next Week

Intel will launch?? its new chipset, codenamed Sandy Bridge with built-in graphics at its Developer Forum conference in San Francisco next week. The latest move will enhance the rivalry further between Intel and AMD.?? The innovation is going to remove the need for separate graphic chip in PC. Although Intel currently sell single units …. Original article  : Intel to Unveil new Chipset, Sandy Bridge Next Week.

US decision to curb outsourcing of IT projects regressive: Anand Sharma

BANGALORE – Terming the move of the U.S. state of Ohio to forbid outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) projects by Government departments “regressive”, Union Minister for Trade Anand Sharma said on Saturday that this … Read : US decision to curb outsourcing of IT projects regressive: Anand Sharma.

Sarah Palin hits back at Arnie’s ‘can’t see Russia’ Twitter jibe

MELBOURNE – Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has responded to a jibe from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who poked fun at her claim that it was possible to see Russia from Alaska.

“Over Anchorage, AK. Looking everywhere but can’t see Russia from here. Will keep you updated as search continues,” the California Governor … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sarah Palin hits back at Arnie’s ‘can’t see Russia’ Twitter jibe.

Sex movie virus spreading like wildfire across the Internet

WASHINGTON – An e-mail virus that offers a free download of sex movies has launched a “phishing attack” on servers across the globe, including those at ABC, NASA, Comcast, and Google and possibly US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The virus, called “Here You Have” …. Read the original article  : Sex movie virus spreading like wildfire across the Internet.

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!.

Interpol head’s identity stolen by cyber-criminals via Facebook

LONDON – Cyber crime fraudsters reportedly stole the identity of the head of the Interpol using Facebook.

Security chief Ronald K. Noble revealed two fake accounts were created in his name and used to find the details of highly-dangerous criminals.

The embarrassing security breach … Original source on Gaea Times at : Interpol head’s identity stolen by cyber-criminals via Facebook.

Silent revolution: For deaf, wireless devices mean a new entryway into the hearing world

For deaf, wireless devices a new portal to world

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Quietly over the last decade, phones that make text messaging easy have changed life profoundly for millions of deaf people.
Gone are the days of a deaf person driving to someone’s house just to see if they are home. Wives text their deaf husbands in …. Read the original article  : here.

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison shows new servers in conference kickoff, sidesteps Mark Hurd dustup

Ellison sidesteps Hurd spat, shows servers instead

SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle CEO Larry Ellison steered clear Sunday of the brouhaha surrounding his most contentious new employee – ousted Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd – at a conference for developers and customers.
Instead, he turned up the heat in his other latest troublemaking tactic: upsetting the long-standing order of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

A little money, big ideas: Crowd-funding helps jump-start grassroots projects, films

Add it up: Crowd-fundraising can mean big bucks

NEW YORK – One project strapped dozens of digital cameras to kites and balloons and sent them above the Gulf of Mexico to document the oil spill. Another will, hopefully, fly a smart phone into the upper reaches of the atmosphere so it can send photos and video …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : A little money, big ideas: Crowd-funding helps jump-start grassroots projects, films.

90% Graduate Seekers won’t Get Job in India: Survey

Although, Indian job market picked up considerably in the last one year, still only one out of ten fresh graduates will ?? get employment as per Ma Foi Randstad, an international human resource service provider. “This year over 10.5 lakh (1.05 million) jobs are being created across sectors but one crore (10 million) … Original source on Gaea Times at : 90% Graduate Seekers won’t Get Job in India: Survey.

Half of the World Population should Have Broadband Access by 2015: UN

The UN said on Sunday that it wants high speed broadband for half of the world population within the next five years. Hamadoun Toure, secretary general of the UN’s International Telecommunications Union continued that the Governments of all countries across the world should put the access of broadband internet at the top of their …. Original article  : Half of the World Population should Have Broadband Access by 2015: UN.

Survey says: Consumers as happy as they’ve ever been with computers, Apple owners most pleased

Survey says: Consumer satisfaction with PCs rises

SAN FRANCISCO – Consumers are as happy as they’ve ever been with their computers, and those with Apple computers are the most pleased, a new survey says.
The American Customer Satisfaction Index’s score for personal computers, which is part of a larger survey that also includes consumer sentiments on home …. Read the original article  : Survey says: Consumers as happy as they’ve ever been with computers, Apple owners most pleased.

All over the map: AT&T to sell satellite-enabled smart phone, for total coverage of the US

AT&T to sell satellite-enabled smart phone

NEW YORK – AT&T has weathered plenty of complaints about spotty cell phone coverage. On Tuesday, it will start selling its first phone that includes a backstop for AT&T’s own network, over a satellite. That means blanket coverage of the U.S., even in the wilderness or hundreds of miles offshore.
The …. Read the original article  : here.

HP’s truce with ousted CEO clears path for him to work at Oracle – leading charge against HP

In truce, Hurd gets HP’s all-clear for Oracle job

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s settlement with ousted CEO Mark Hurd clears the way for him to lead Oracle Corp. in its push to take business from his former employer.
The deal announced Monday will cost Hurd $14 million in stock that was part of his HP severance … Read more >>.

Ousted Hewlett-Packard chief gives up $14M in truce, is free to take lucrative Oracle gig

HP, Hurd reach settlement over Oracle gig
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. reached a settlement Monday with its former CEO that requires him to relinquish about $14 million in stock in exchange for the all-clear to work for rival Oracle Corp.

The truce ends two weeks of uncertainty over whether HP, the world’s biggest technology company, would … Read more >>.

King of Pop blasts off: Jackson estate licenses content for ‘Planet Michael’ virtual world

Jackson estate licenses virtual ‘Planet Michael’

LOS ANGELES – The man who made the moonwalk famous will soon be getting a planet of his own.
The Michael Jackson estate has entered a licensing deal with a Los Angeles company that will create an online virtual world based on the King of Pop called “Planet Michael.”
The planet will …. Original article  : King of Pop blasts off: Jackson estate licenses content for ‘Planet Michael’ virtual world.

Security cameras in Times Square, Grand Central subway stations show real-time images to NYPD

Real-time security cameras link NYC subway hubs

NEW YORK – Five hundred cameras installed in three of the city’s busiest transit hubs started feeding live images to the police department’s high-tech security network Monday and will be monitored in counterterrorism efforts.
At the system command center, more than a dozen different cameras were projected onto a large … Read more : Security cameras in Times Square, Grand Central subway stations show real-time images to NYPD.

Hewlett-Packard and ousted CEO Mark Hurd reach truce over his move to Oracle

Hewlett-Packard and former CEO Hurd reach truce

SAN FRANCISCO – Mark Hurd, the ousted CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co., has settled a lawsuit brought by his former employer that sought to stop him from working at rival Oracle Corp.
Under the terms of the settlement announced Monday after the stock markets closed, Hurd agreed to relinquish the approximately … Read more : Hewlett-Packard and ousted CEO Mark Hurd reach truce over his move to Oracle.

Yahoo opens data center in New York; energy efficient center will employ 100

Yahoo opens data center in NY, will employ 100

LOCKPORT, N.Y. – Yahoo Inc. picked a cool and breezy spot in upstate New York to build the new data center it opened Monday and put the elements to work to keep it cool.
The long and narrow “chicken coop” design of three server buildings and their placement … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Yahoo opens data center in New York; energy efficient center will employ 100.

Eastman Kodak photo kiosk’s newest trick: Creating a seamless photo collage in seconds

Kodak’s new kiosks create photo collage in seconds

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Eastman Kodak Co. has a new trick for its retailer kiosks: a hassle-free way to create photo collages that fit various frames with precut cardboard mats.
The picture-taking pioneer has been scrambling to counter eroding profits from photo processing over the last decade by reeling in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Eastman Kodak photo kiosk’s newest trick: Creating a seamless photo collage in seconds.

Ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd shows new Oracle data-storage computer, keeps quiet about controversy

Hurd shows new Oracle machine; silent on scandal

SAN FRANCISCO – Mark Hurd showed off a new Oracle data-storage computer Monday in one of his first major public acts as an Oracle employee.
Hurd was forced out as Hewlett-Packard Co.’s CEO last month. He didn’t address that controversy in a talk at Oracle Corp.’s annual conference in … Original article on : Ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd shows new Oracle data-storage computer, keeps quiet about controversy.

Netezza to be Acquired by IBM for $1.75B

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – IBM-International Business Machines Corp. reached an agreement to acquire data specialist Netezza Corp. The deal is valued at $1.7 billion.

Recently, IBM is acquiring companies in business analytics to expand its offerings in the field significantly. It has already spent an amount more than $12 billion. It bought 23 firms in this …. Original source  : Netezza to be Acquired by IBM for $1.75B.

Germany seeks data protection code from industry for services like Google “Street View”

Germany seeks Internet data protection code

BERLIN – Germany’s government is urging the Internet industry to produce a voluntary data protection code to cover services like Google Inc.’s “Street View” mapping service.
Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere met Monday with representatives of Google and Apple Inc. among others after Google’s plans to introduce “Street View” in Germany … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Germany seeks data protection code from industry for services like Google “Street View”.

You can Turn Dell’s new Window 7 tablet into a Laptop

Dell unveiled 10-inch gorgeous Tablet running??on windows 7 at Intel Developer forum in San Francisco. The unique feature is the ability to open up the case, flip the screen, and then convert it into a laptop design. The WiMAX enabled tablet will be available later this year. The Inspiron Duo is just a …. Source article  : You can Turn Dell’s new Window 7 tablet into a Laptop.

Autumnal Equinox 2010

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – The date of the Autumn Equinox is referred to that day when the Sun crosses the celestial equator which is moving in southward direction. It is also based on that day when night and day are nearly of the same duration. It is referred as the first day of autumn. This …. Original source  : Autumnal Equinox 2010.

Google tightens security on e-mail, other services by adding six-digit codes after passwords

Google adds extra security step to e-mail, apps

SAN FRANCISCO – Google is making it tougher for computer hackers and other imposters to break into e-mail accounts and other password-protected services.
An additional security measure introduced Monday will require typing a six-digit code after an accountholder’s Google password is entered. The codes will be sent to people’s …. Original article  : Google tightens security on e-mail, other services by adding six-digit codes after passwords.

IBM buying data storage company Netezza for about $1.7 billion

IBM buying Netezza for about $1.7 billion
NRE YORK – IBM said Monday it has agreed to pay $1.7 billion for Netezza Corp., a company that helps businesses sort through data on corporate servers.

Netezza’s software and hardware systems are designed to help companies use data about their businesses to make strategic decisions.
The personnel department of a …. Read the original article  : IBM buying data storage company Netezza for about $1.7 billion.

Oracle Introduces Exalogic at Oracle Open World 2010: New Cloud System in a Box

Oracle understands the importance of cloud computing down the road. The company CEO Larry Ellison announced a new system that enables enterprises to run their own cloud in a self-contained system.Oracle’s new cloud entry is an integrated hardware/software box dubbed Exalogic Elastic Cloud that Ellison introduces at keynote address opening the Oracle …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oracle Introduces Exalogic at Oracle Open World 2010: New Cloud System in a Box.

France’s Safran to buy US biometrics and security firm L-1 Identity Solutions for $1.1 bln

Safran to buy US biometrics firm for $1.1 bln

PARIS – Safran SA says it will pay $1.1 billion to buy Stamford, Connecticut-based security firm L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. to bolster its presence in the U.S. homeland security market.
Paris-based Safran says the combination of L-1’s biometric and enterprise access businesses with its existing U.S. security business, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : France’s Safran to buy US biometrics and security firm L-1 Identity Solutions for $1.1 bln.

Google in hiring spree as China market share shrinks after closure of Chinese search engine

Google defends shrinking China market share

BEIJING – Google is hiring dozens of marketing and technical employees in China to defend a shrinking market share against local rivals after closing its Chinese search engine six months ago this Wednesday in a dispute over censorship.
Mainland users usually can reach Google’s Chinese-language site in Hong Kong, a Chinese [..] Read the original article: here.

Microsoft boosts dividend for first time in 2 years, returning more cash to shareholders

Microsoft raises dividend 23 percent to 16 cents

REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday it is raising its quarterly dividend for the first time in two years in a move that will return more of the software maker’s nearly $37 billion cash hoard to its shareholders.
The increase signals Microsoft is feeling more confident that the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Microsoft boosts dividend for first time in 2 years, returning more cash to shareholders.

Summary Box: Top eBay e-commerce executive leaves, company to look outside for replacement

Summary Box: Top eBay e-commerce executive leaves

WHO’S LEAVING: Lorrie Norrington, president of eBay Marketplaces. The business is eBay’s largest and includes its namesake auction website and other e-commerce sites.
HER ROLES AT EBAY: Norrington started at eBay in 2005, when eBay bought Shopping.com, a comparison-shopping company that had just named her CEO. She was named president … Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Top eBay e-commerce executive leaves, company to look outside for replacement.

Internet marketer Webloyalty to pay $5.2 million to settle NY complaints about sales tactics

Internet marketer Webloyalty settles NY complaints

NEW YORK – An Internet marketing company has agreed to pay $5.2 million to settle complaints that it duped consumers into signing up for discount clubs with tough-to-notice monthly fees.
Webloyalty.com, based in Norwalk, Conn., also has agreed to give some of its customers refunds and permanently abandon some of its … Read more : Internet marketer Webloyalty to pay $5.2 million to settle NY complaints about sales tactics.

Carriers’ plans to introduce 4G wireless at a glance

The state of 4G wireless at a glance
This is a summary of how U.S. wireless carriers are dealing with the transition to fourth-generation, or 4G, network technology, which promises faster data speeds:

- Sprint Nextel Corp. subsidiary Clearwire Corp. already has a 4G network up and running, and Sprint started selling the first compatible phone this … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Carriers’ plans to introduce 4G wireless at a glance.

News Corp. digital exec Miller: MySpace’s dramatic October overhaul may turn some people off

Exec: MySpace redesign may lose users initially

LOS ANGELES – The MySpace redesign set to launch in mid-October may be so jarring that the social networking site could lose members at first.
That’s according to Jon Miller, the chief digital officer of MySpace parent company News Corp.
Miller says the overhaul marks a “full swing of the bat.” … Read : News Corp. digital exec Miller: MySpace’s dramatic October overhaul may turn some people off.

All over the map: AT&T selling satellite-enabled smart phone, for total coverage of the US

AT&T selling satellite-enabled smart phone

NEW YORK – AT&T Inc. has weathered plenty of complaints about spotty cell phone coverage. On Tuesday, it began selling its first phone that includes a backstop for AT&T’s own network, over a satellite. That means blanket coverage of the U.S., even in the wilderness or hundreds of miles offshore.
The new …. Source article  : All over the map: AT&T selling satellite-enabled smart phone, for total coverage of the US.

Federal Communications Commission to give schools more flexibility in using Internet subsidies

FCC to expand use of Internet subsidies in schools

WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission wants to get more bang from the federal dollars that subsidize Internet access in schools and libraries by lifting some of the restrictions that come with the funds.
The FCC plans to let schools open their doors to the public after hours …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal Communications Commission to give schools more flexibility in using Internet subsidies.

Adobe 3rd-quarter net income soars 69 percent but shares fall after outlook disappoints

Adobe 3Q net income soars, outlook disappoints

NEW YORK – Adobe Systems Inc. posted a 69 percent jump in quarterly net income Tuesday but its shares tumbled after the software company said its revenue in the current quarter would be less than what Wall Street expected.
Analysts cautioned investors not to read too much about the broader … Original source on Gaea Times at : Adobe 3rd-quarter net income soars 69 percent but shares fall after outlook disappoints.

Executive in charge of eBay’s largest division leaves, company to look outside for replacement

Top eBay e-commerce executive steps down
SAN FRANCISCO – One of eBay’s top executives is stepping down, leaving a void in the e-commerce company’s largest division, which includes the namesake auction website.

Lorrie Norrington, the president of eBay Marketplaces, is leaving for personal reasons, eBay Inc. said Tuesday. EBay said it will look outside the company for … Read more >>>.

Intel’s experiment: buy the PC, then pay a bit more to unleash its full power

Intel’s test: buy the PC, then pay for more speed

SAN FRANCISCO – What if you bought a house and were told there’s a secret rooftop deck you’ll have to pay extra to access? If you’re shopping for a personal computer this holiday season, you might get that kind of proposition from an unlikely source: Intel … Read more : Intel’s experiment: buy the PC, then pay a bit more to unleash its full power.

EU aims to comply with WTO ruling in dispute over monitors, cable boxes with US, Japan, Taiwan

EU aims to comply with WTO ruling on tech tariffs

GENEVA – The European Union signaled Tuesday that it was prepared to scrap tariffs on billions dollars (euros) worth of high-tech exports from the United States, Japan and Taiwan, which were ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization last month.
Brussels could have filed an appeal by …. Original article  : EU aims to comply with WTO ruling in dispute over monitors, cable boxes with US, Japan, Taiwan.

MetroPCS fires up cutting-edge 4G wireless network, beating Verizon Wireless

MetroPCS fires up cutting-edge wireless network

NEW YORK – MetroPCS Communications Inc., a regional cell phone company that mainly caters to low-income customers, on Tuesday became the first U.S. carrier to use a new network technology that provides faster data access and is expected to become the industry standard.
MetroPCS, which has 7.6 million subscribers, turned on … Read more »»».

US appeals court revives SEC insider-trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban

Court revives SEC’s lawsuit vs Mark Cuban
DALLAS – A federal appeals court revived the Securities and Exchange Commission’s insider-trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on Tuesday, saying it was “plausible” he knew he was not supposed to sell stock in a company to avoid a loss after receiving confidential information.

The case was sent … Read more : US appeals court revives SEC insider-trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

Obama administration urges states, law enforcement to crack down on driver distraction

Summit calls for reduction in distracted driving

WASHINGTON – Making sure drivers keep their eyes on the road will require a network of tough laws, enforcement by police and personal responsibility, the government said Tuesday.
Obama administration officials said during a second summit on distracted driving that it had made progress in pushing states to target drivers …. Read the original article  : here.

17 Year Old Girl was Awarded $33,000 after Suing Her School for Searching Her Cell Phone

A schoolgirl at Northeast Pennsylvania who was initially suspended for keeping obscene pic in her cell phone, sued her school authorities for invading her privacy and has won $33000 in the landmark lawsuit. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania settled the lawsuit and announced on Sept 15th that that the school authorities denied …. Original article  : 17 Year Old Girl was Awarded $33,000 after Suing Her School for Searching Her Cell Phone.

Nigeria: French oil giant Total warns proposed oil bill will hurt foreign investment

Nigeria: Total warns oil bill will hurt industry

LAGOS, Nigeria – The managing director for French oil major Total SA’s Nigerian operation says a proposed federal law to overhaul the nation’s oil industry will hurt foreign investment.
Managing director Guy Maurice said Tuesday that the possibility of lawmakers passing the Petroleum Industry Bill had slowed investment in … Read more »».

Want Kim Kardashian to follow you on Twitter? With charity auction, it can happen for a price

Charity auction lets you buy celeb Twitter friends

SAN FRANCISCO – If you’ve ever wished celebrities like actress Demi Moore or skateboarder Tony Hawk would follow you on short-messaging site Twitter, now’s your chance – but you’ll have to cough up some cash for the privilege.
EBay Inc. is hosting a charity auction called TwitChange, through which …. Read the original article  : Want Kim Kardashian to follow you on Twitter? With charity auction, it can happen for a price.

Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors to open store in Paris next week

Tesla Motors to open store in Paris next week

NEW YORK – Tesla Motors Inc. will open a store in Paris next week in time for the city’s biannual motor show.
The electric vehicle maker said Tuesday that the store will serve customers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
“The Paris store provides an immediate, highly visible presence … Read more : Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors to open store in Paris next week.

China launches first simulated cross-border air strike as part of Central Asian drills

China launches first cross-border air strike drill

BEIJING – China has launched its first-ever cross-border simulated air strike as part of joint drills with Russia, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian States, state media reported Tuesday.
Six Chinese planes, including four bombers and two fighter jets, crossed from China into Kazakhstan as part of the mock mission, Xinhua … Read more »».

Twitter hack opens popups, makes mischief for unwitting Web users

Twitter hack opens popups, causes havoc
NEW YORK – A new way to cause mischief is spreading through short-messaging service Twitter as mysterious “tweets” of blocked-out text propagate themselves and cause popup windows to open.

The hack spreading Tuesday morning is extra nefarious because the tweets activate without being clicked on – it’s enough for Web surfers …. Read the original article  : Twitter hack opens popups, makes mischief for unwitting Web users.

Bill Gates stays richest American for 17th year in a row

LONDON – Forbes magazine has named Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as the wealthiest person in America for the 17th year in a row.

In the magazine’s annual listing of 400 richest Americans, Gates’ fortune was put at 54 billion dollars, with investment guru Warren Buffet remaining second with a fortune estimated at 45 billion dollars.

Software tycoon …. Read the original article  : Bill Gates stays richest American for 17th year in a row.

Dell’s latest shot at Apple’s iPad: a mysterious 7-inch tablet that runs Google’s software

Dell CEO flashes 7-inch Android tablet computer

SAN FRANCISCO – Dell is working on a 7-inch tablet that runs Google’s Inc.’s Android operating software.
Not much else is publicly known about the computer. Dell Inc. CEO Michael Dell flashed it briefly Wednesday at Oracle’s annual conference in San Francisco, but offered no hard details. Dell Inc. spokesman … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dell’s latest shot at Apple’s iPad: a mysterious 7-inch tablet that runs Google’s software.

Hewlett-Packard completes deal for privately held cyber security firm Fortify Software

HP completes deal for Fortify Software
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co. has completed its deal to buy Fortify Software.

The company announced last month it would by the privately held cyber security firm to enhance its cyber security offerings.
Terms were not disclosed.
Fortify, based in San Mateo, Calif., helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses in their … Read more >>>.

Summary Box: Review says new iPods get it right again by adding and subtracting features

Summary Box: Review says New iPods get it right

THE GADGETS: Apple Inc. released a new slate of iPods this month – its latest version of the iPod Nano, Touch and Shuffle.
WHAT’S NEW: The Touch gained cameras so you can take photos, shoot HD-quality videos or conduct video chats. The Nano shrank, lost its click-wheel controls … Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Review says new iPods get it right again by adding and subtracting features.

Video games are lone outlet for St. Louis Rams’ No. 1 pick Sam Bradford

Video games are outlet for No. 1 pick
ST. LOUIS – Perhaps Sam Bradford’s lone non-football outlet these days, his get-away-from-it-all sanctuary, is video games.

The NFL is an all-consuming job for the No. 1 pick, who works long hours seven days a week learning on the job as the St. Louis Rams’ quarterback. No night clubbing, … Read : Video games are lone outlet for St. Louis Rams’ No. 1 pick Sam Bradford.

Review: Newest iPods get it right again by upping portability, adding and subtracting features

Review: Newest iPods get it right, as expected

SAN FRANCISCO – By now, Apple’s introduction of new iPods each fall is about as surprising as kids going back to school.
And, as usual, many of the changes CEO Steve Jobs announced this month were expected, such as the addition of cameras to the iPod Touch.
But Apple Inc. … Original article on : Review: Newest iPods get it right again by upping portability, adding and subtracting features.

EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition 5.0.1 Review

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The EASEUS Data Recovery Software can solve all your data loss problems. File recovery can be done from emptied Recycle Bin or lost due to software crash, formatted or damaged hard drive. Even virus attacks, lost partitions and other unknown reasons can be handled easily by the EASEUS Data Recovery … Read more »».

Live and let farm: For those who want less (or more) of ‘Farmville,’ Facebook revamps updates

Enough ‘Farmville’? Facebook revamps game updates

NEW YORK – More than 200 million people play games on Facebook each month. This means about 300 million members of the world’s largest online social network don’t.
To ensure that those who love “Farmville” and those who can’t stand the constant invitations to play can stay friends, Facebook is making … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Live and let farm: For those who want less (or more) of ‘Farmville,’ Facebook revamps updates.

JetBlue signs deal for satellite onboard Wi-Fi for all planes in fleet

JetBlue signs deal for satellite onboard Wi-Fi

NEW YORK – JetBlue said Wednesday it signed a deal to install satellite broadband Internet and TV service on its fleet of 160 planes.
The airline is partnering with telecommunications company ViaSat Inc. to begin installing the service by the end of 2012. The system must be tested and certified …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : JetBlue signs deal for satellite onboard Wi-Fi for all planes in fleet.

Canada’s privacy commissioner says Facebook has addressed concerns but there’s room to improve

Canada: Facebook has addressed privacy concerns

NEW YORK – Canada’s privacy commissioner says Facebook has addressed concerns raised a year ago over third-party access to users’ information.
The Privacy Commissioner said Wednesday the world’s largest online social network has put changes in place over the past year that are reasonable and meet the expectations set under Canada’s …. Source  : Canada’s privacy commissioner says Facebook has addressed concerns but there’s room to improve.

Govt. orders ban on bulk SMSes and MMSes for next 72 hours

NEW DELHI – Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on Wednesday evening directed all Mobile Telecom Services Providers in the country for banning all bulk SMSes and MMSes in all service areas with immediate effect for next 72 hours

The order has [..] Read the original article: here.

Twitter Worm Sends Users to Porn Site

A worm, designed by Magnus Holm, a Norwegian hacker created havoc at the social networking site because users are swamped by pop up messages and pornographic site. According to the security expert,?? a JavaScript command in the offending posts included a command, “onmouseover,” that caused messages to pop up and Web sites [..] Read the original article: here.

Czech official: Google not allowed to continue its ‘Street View’ due to its privacy invasion

Czechs halt Google’s ‘Street View,’ cite privacy

PRAGUE – The Czech Republic has refused to grant Google permission to expand its “Street View” because the mapping feature invades peoples’ privacy, the government’s privacy watchdog said Wednesday.
The Czech Office for Personal Data Protection has been investigating the issue since April, and last week it did not give …. Original article  : Czech official: Google not allowed to continue its ‘Street View’ due to its privacy invasion.

RIM BlackPad Tablet to be Launched Next Week?

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) — Rumors are flooding in the web that RIM’s challenge to Apple iPad is on its way to launch. The speculation is that Research in Motion Ltd will unveil its own tablet device named BlackPad on the next week.
Reportedly, the BlackPad will not be running the new BlackBerry 6 operating system. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Outsourcing comedy stereotyping Indians creates stir even before release

NEW YORK – A soon-to-be-aired NBC’s workplace comedy which apparently stereotypes Indians and makes fun of Americans who lost their jobs due to outsourcing has been creating uproar even before its debut.Outsourced’ is a comedy about an Indian call centre and the bumbling American who runs it.

Political bloggers have already been criticizing the show for …. Original article  : Outsourcing comedy stereotyping Indians creates stir even before release.

Twitter Hack Mystery Resolved

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The Twitter fiasco that the users were greeted with yesterday when they logged into their accounts is now resolved. It was a prank played by someone who is not a hacker but wanted to get some quick thrill out of it. The Twitter users found loads of spam messages and link …. Original article  : Twitter Hack Mystery Resolved.

Man whose vintage Les Paul was stolen finds same guitar on auction site 8 years later

Man’s stolen guitar shows up on eBay 8 years later

MILL VALLEY, Calif. – The owner of a vintage Gibson Les Paul Special stolen eight years ago has found the guitar after it finally resurfaced on eBay Inc.’s auction site.
Doug Duncan never gave up looking for the 1957 guitar after it was stolen in rural Minnesota. …. Read the original article  : Man whose vintage Les Paul was stolen finds same guitar on auction site 8 years later.

Transportation Dept. proposes ban on texting by truck drivers hauling hazardous materials

Proposal bans texting by haz-mat truck drivers

WASHINGTON – Targeting distractions behind the wheel, the Obama administration proposed Tuesday to bar truck drivers from sending text messages while hauling hazardous materials.
The requirements would complement separate rules being finalized by the Transportation Department that prohibit commercial bus and truck drivers from sending text messages on the job … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Transportation Dept. proposes ban on texting by truck drivers hauling hazardous materials.

Facebook Login Error Makes Company Apologetic

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- There are several millions of web users who are addicted to Facebook which is considered as the most popular social networking service of present times. However, the users were in for a rude shock yesterday when they could not login to their account as there was an error. The incident naturally … Read more »»».

Status update: Facebook says problem is resolved, offers no explanation for afternoon outages

News feed: Facebook is up after glitchy afternoon

NEW YORK – A technical glitch blocked or slowed access to Facebook for several hours Thursday, unplugging many of the social-networking site’s 500 million users from the constant flow of updates from their friends.
Facebook called it “the worst outage we’ve had in over four years” in a blog …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cyber Command chief says Pentagon networks vulnerable

WASHINGTON – The head of US Cyber Command, General Keith Alexander, has suggested that the Pentagon’s networks in Afghanistan are far from secure from cyber attacks.

In his first hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, General Alexander revealed such threats that could hamper the US war effort in Afghanistan.

Though the command recently deployed an … Original article on : Cyber Command chief says Pentagon networks vulnerable.

People Tweet Their Thoughts On Facebook Outage

LOS ANGELES (Gaea Times.com) – Social networking sites like facebook and twitter have become a part of people’s life who spend hours both in office and at home chatting with friends and strangers. What would the users feel though if their favorite social networking sites desert them all of a sudden. The frustration …. Source  : People Tweet Their Thoughts On Facebook Outage.

Hawaii’s largest telephone company expects to emerge from bankruptcy in 30 days

Hawaiian Telcom emerging from bankruptcy soon

HONOLULU – Hawaii’s largest telephone company says it expects to emerge from bankruptcy in 30 days.
Hawaiian Telcom made the statement Thursday while announcing its reorganization plan has been approved by the state Public Utilities Commission.
The company says it now must finalize agreements and documents that are necessary to exit Chapter … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hawaii’s largest telephone company expects to emerge from bankruptcy in 30 days.

Facebook website down or slow for many users worldwide

Facebook site down, slow for many users
NEW YORK – Facebook has been inaccessible to many users, with people getting messages such as “DNS Failure” when they tried to log on to the site Thursday afternoon.

Facebook says it is experiencing some site issues, which is causing Facebook to be slow or unavailable for some users.
Facebook says … Read : Facebook website down or slow for many users worldwide.

AMD, world’s No. 2 maker of PC processors, cuts 3Q guidance, blames weak consumer laptop sales

AMD cuts 3Q guidance, blames weak consumer sales

SAN FRANCISCO – Advanced Micro Devices Inc. has lowered its third-quarter outlook, supplying fresh evidence that consumers’ penny-pinching on personal computers has led to a painful back-to-school shopping season for some technology companies.
AMD is the world’s No. 2 maker of PC microprocessors, the “brains” of those machines.
Its announcement … Read more >>.

AMD, world’s No. 2 maker of PC processors, cuts 3Q outlook on weak consumer laptop demand

AMD cuts 3Q outlook on weak consumer demand

SAN FRANCISCO – Advanced Micro Devices has cut its third-quarter outlook.
The world’s second-biggest maker of personal computer processors expects revenue to fall 1 percent to 4 percent from the second quarter’s $1.65 billion.
The Sunnyvale, Calif., company had previously predicted that revenue would rise, which would have been in …. Source  : AMD, world’s No. 2 maker of PC processors, cuts 3Q outlook on weak consumer laptop demand.

Text of Obama’s remarks to the UN General Assembly

Text of Obama’s remarks to the UN
Text of President Barack Obama’s remarks to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, as provided by the White House:

Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honor to address this assembly for the second time, nearly two years after my election as …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rite Aid, Sotheby’s, Edwards Lifesciences among those companies making big stock market moves

Rite Aid, Sotheby’s among big market movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Rite Aid Corp., down 15 cents at 95 cents
The drugstore operator reported a bigger loss for its fiscal second quarter as its revenue slipped 2.5 percent and it refinanced … Original article on : Rite Aid, Sotheby’s, Edwards Lifesciences among those companies making big stock market moves.

T-Mobile Announces Solar-Powered Wireless Broadband Installation

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — T-Mobile comes up with the latest buzz in Wireless Broadband biz.
Wireless carrier T-Mobile USA upholded a mobile cellular tower in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, which happens to be powered by a set of solar panels. This supposedly is the companies’ first site powered by renewable energy located in US.
The other pioneer is … Read more >>>.

FutureGen’s private-sector partners name new CEO to replace Mudd

FutureGen companies name new CEO
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The companies working with the federal government to find ways to use coal as a power source while storing its carbon dioxide emissions have a new CEO.

Kenneth Humphreys will be the new CEO of the FutureGen Alliance, replacing Michael Mudd, the alliance said in a news release Thursday. … Original article on : FutureGen’s private-sector partners name new CEO to replace Mudd.

NY town joins growing effort to limit placement of cell phone towers

NY town enacts tough cell tower limits
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – A Long Island township has imposed restrictions on the placement of new cell towers that are among the toughest in the country, and one phone company says it effectively bans new construction.

The town of Hempstead is a notable example on a list of municipalities tightening …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Status update: Facebook website down or slow for many users worldwide

News feed: Facebook site down, slow for many users

NEW YORK – Facebook was inaccessible to many users Thursday afternoon, with people getting error messages and as “DNS Failure” pages when they tried to visit the website.
Facebook, which has 500 million users worldwide, said it is “experiencing some site issues,” which is causing Facebook to be …. Source article  : Status update: Facebook website down or slow for many users worldwide.

From video powerhouse to has-been: Blockbuster’s bankruptcy filing caps decade-long downfall

Blockbuster tries to rewrite script in bankruptcy

SAN FRANCISCO – Blockbuster video stores used to be the town square for home entertainment, bustling with people roaming the aisles in search of a movie that the whole family could enjoy in their living room for just a few bucks.
The stores melded discovery and convenience, making it possible …. Original article  : From video powerhouse to has-been: Blockbuster’s bankruptcy filing caps decade-long downfall.

Forbes looks to harness ‘entrepreneurial’ journalism with a redesigned magazine and website

Forbes undergoes radical overhaul
NEW YORK – Forbes is having a “money where your mouth is” moment.

The magazine has been one of the loudest cheerleaders of entrepreneurial capitalism, a force that, through the Web, is draining profits from Forbes and the magazine industry as a whole.
Now Forbes is hoping “entrepreneurial journalism” can save it.
Along with a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Forbes looks to harness ‘entrepreneurial’ journalism with a redesigned magazine and website.

Federal Communications Commission opens up unused television signals for wireless broadband

FCC opens up unused TV signals for broadband

WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission is opening up unused airwaves between television channels for wireless broadband networks that will be more powerful and can reach farther than today’s Wi-Fi hotspots.
The five-member FCC voted unanimously Thursday to allow the use of so-called “white spaces” in the broadcast TV … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Federal Communications Commission opens up unused television signals for wireless broadband.

Full-image body scanner arrives at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport; more high-tech gear on way

Full-body scanner arrives at Minneapolis airport

MINNEAPOLIS – Security officials at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport began using a new, high-tech body scanner at one of its checkpoints Wednesday, saying the full-image technology is a critical tool to help head off potential threats.
The full-imaging scanner – the first in Minneapolis – screens passengers for metallic and …. Source  : Full-image body scanner arrives at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport; more high-tech gear on way.

Correction: US-TEC-AT&T-Satellite-Phone

Correction: US-TEC-AT&T-Satellite-Phone
NEW YORK – In a Sept. 21 story about AT&T’s first satellite phone, The Associated Press omitted the word “cents” when referring to the stock price of satellite company TerreStar Corp. Its stock closed Sept. 20 at 26 cents.
…. Original source  : Correction: US-TEC-AT&T-Satellite-Phone.

Troubled school system in NJ’s biggest city to receive $100M donation from Facebook founder

Newark, NJ, schools to get $100M Facebook donation

NEWARK, N.J. – New Jersey’s largest school district is poised to become a laboratory for education reforms with the help of a $100 million donation from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, a gift thought to be the biggest contribution the 26-year-old entrepreneur has ever made.
The donation is being announced … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Troubled school system in NJ’s biggest city to receive $100M donation from Facebook founder.

Queen’s granddaughter declares she’s single and available on Facebook

LONDON – The younger daughter of the Duke of York and the Queen’s granddaughter, who is sixth in line to the throne, has never been a traditional princess.

Princess Eugenie knows how to live it up, royal style. The pictures show her drinking and dancing with pals on a variety of nights out, often clutching a …. Source article  : Queen’s granddaughter declares she’s single and available on Facebook.

Facebook’s Zuckerberg Donates $100 million for Newark School

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg gives huge donation of $100 million to Newark Public schools to improve the public education on the eve of the release of the new movie “The Social Network”. The donation will be announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday with appearances by Zuckerberg, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and …. Read the original article  : Facebook’s Zuckerberg Donates $100 million for Newark School.

Researchers Look for the Extent of Cyberstalking

Recently, there is a survey to find out the actual level of cyberstalking in UK. According to the British crime survey, more than one million women and 900,000 men are stalked in the UK every year. But, there was no research until now to find out how many people are stalked or harassed every … Read more : Researchers Look for the Extent of Cyberstalking.

Stocks jump, sending Dow up 200, as better economic news snaps market out of doldrums

Stocks reignite a rally as economic woes fade

NEW YORK – Stocks rose sharply on Friday, giving the market its fourth straight week of gains, after a big increase in orders for manufactured goods allowed investors to shake off several days of doldrums.
The Dow Jones industrial average jumped nearly 200 points, its first gain in three …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Stocks jump, sending Dow up 200, as better economic news snaps market out of doldrums.

Petrobras, Target, Tibco Software among those companies making big stock market moves

Petrobras, Target, Tibco among big market movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, down 67 cents at $34.92
Brazil’s state-run energy company, known as Petrobras, raised $70 billion in the world’s largest share offering ever.
Target Corp., up $1.28 at $55.05
The …. Original source  : Petrobras, Target, Tibco Software among those companies making big stock market moves.

Silicon Valley tech companies settle Justice Department inquiry into hiring practices

Tech companies settle DOJ hiring inquiry
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department has reached an agreement with six major Silicon Valley companies over employee recruiting practices.

Friday’s settlement ends allegations that the companies colluded to keep salaries from skyrocketing by agreeing not to poach employees from each other.
The settlement names Google Inc., Apple Inc., Intel Corp., Adobe Systems …. Original source  : Silicon Valley tech companies settle Justice Department inquiry into hiring practices.

Air Force rebuts GAO report raising questions about Global Positioning System

Air Force rebuts GAO questions about GPS system

DENVER – The Air Force says a government report raising questions about the Global Positioning System is “overly pessimistic.”
The report from the investigative arm of Congress says the Air Force faces obstacles in launching next-generation GPS satellites.
The Government Accountability Office report says the latest GPS satellite was almost …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Air Force rebuts GAO report raising questions about Global Positioning System.

Payouts for players, websites go from long-term to daily in fantasy sports, and they’re legal

Fantasy sports become a gambling reality
LAS VEGAS – Sports fans are betting online each night on athletes’ performances – and it’s all legal.

The bets are an exception to laws banning online gambling because they take the form of fantasy sports – where participants pick a team of real-life players in baseball, football or other sports …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Payouts for players, websites go from long-term to daily in fantasy sports world

Daily fantasy sports become a gambling reality

LAS VEGAS – Sports fans are betting online each night on athletes’ performances – and it’s all legal.
The bets are an exception to laws banning online gambling because they take the form of fantasy sports – where participants pick a team of real-life players in baseball, football or other …. Read the original article  : here.

AP president: Enforcement method needed to curb Web use of stories, plans to name offenders

AP president: Need to curb unlicensed use of news

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – An enforcement mechanism needs to be created to help curb unlicensed use of news on the Internet, Associated Press President and CEO Tom Curley said Thursday.
Curley said an effort is under way to track websites engaged in content “scraping,” and planned to name 18 … Read more : AP president: Enforcement method needed to curb Web use of stories, plans to name offenders.

Pulsating with timeliness, ‘The Social Network’ paints a Web-connected generation, bit by bit

A generation seen through ‘The Social Network’

NEW YORK – “The Social Network” is a stylish, hyper-speed portrait of a Web-connected generation made by two men with scant love for the Internet who wouldn’t be caught dead “friending” anybody.
Director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s film is about Mark Zuckerberg and the contentious creation of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pulsating with timeliness, ‘The Social Network’ paints a Web-connected generation, bit by bit.

Facebook founder tells Winfrey why he’s friending Newark, NJ, schools with $100M donation

Facebook CEO makes $100M gift to NJ school

CHICAGO – Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced a $100 million donation to Newark public schools.
Zuckerberg told talk show host Oprah Winfrey on Friday that he picked Newark for the gift “because I believe in these guys.”
“These guys” are Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor …. Original article  : Facebook founder tells Winfrey why he’s friending Newark, NJ, schools with $100M donation.

Target to start carrying iPad in October; plans to sell 4 models

Target to start carrying iPad in October
MINNEAPOLIS – Target Corp. says it will begin carrying four models of Apple Inc.’s iPad, starting at $499.

The nation’s second-largest discount chain says it will start selling touchscreen tablet computer Oct. 3. The iPad will be covered under the retailer’s 5 percent discount for store credit-card holders, which rolls … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Target to start carrying iPad in October; plans to sell 4 models.

NCAA puts Chattanooga on 2-year probation for failure to monitor impermissible texts, calls

NCAA finds Chattanooga guilty of major violations

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The NCAA cited Chattanooga with major violations Thursday in its athletics program for failing to monitor phone calls and text messages by coaches to recruits.
The Division I Committee on Infractions released its findings after resolving the probe through a summary disposition that did not involve a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NCAA puts Chattanooga on 2-year probation for failure to monitor impermissible texts, calls.

Larry Ellison: Oracle not interested in buying a tech-services firm, unlike rivals

Oracle CEO: We’re not eyeing services buys

SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle CEO Larry Ellison says his company won’t follow one of the technology world’s hottest trends: buying services companies.
Ellison’s comments Thursday during the Oracle OpenWorld conference go against the grain of Oracle Corp.’s rivals’ strategies.
IBM Corp. transformed itself from a lumbering computer seller into a profitable …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Larry Ellison: Oracle not interested in buying a tech-services firm, unlike rivals.

Verizon CEO Seidenberg downplays chance of getting iPhone soon

Verizon CEO hints iPhone not coming soon
NEW YORK – Comments from Verizon Communications Inc. CEO Ivan Seidenberg leave little room for the possibility of a Verizon version of the iPhone in the near future.

Speaking to an investor conference Thursday, Seidenberg said nothing about an iPhone for the company’s current network, but said he hopes Apple … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Verizon CEO Seidenberg downplays chance of getting iPhone soon.

RIM Expected to Unveil Black Pad Tablet on Monday

RIM is supposed to have a press meet on Monday at San Frascisco before the Developer’s meet. ZDnet reports that it seems to be that they are going to unveil Black pad Tablet on that day. Although, RIM is not talking anything about the launch. The Tablet is scheduled to release in the fourth …. Source  : RIM Expected to Unveil Black Pad Tablet on Monday.

Twitter hack traces back to Japanese user trying to expose flaw

Twitter hack: Made in Japan?
TOKYO – This week’s Twitter attack that caused a widespread headache for the micro-blogging service appears to have been triggered by a Japanese computer hacker who says he was only trying to help.

The attack, which emerged and was shut down within hours Tuesday morning, involved a “cross-site scripting” flaw that allowed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Twitter hack traces back to Japanese user trying to expose flaw.

Disney launches ‘Memories’ website where fans, park guests can upload photos, videos

Disney launches website for user-generated content

NEW YORK – Disney upped its social-media profile big-time Thursday by launching a website with the sole purpose of showcasing photos, videos and other user-generated content from park visitors and fans.
It’s part of a trend among corporations to connect with consumers, but it’s a big deal coming from a company … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Disney launches ‘Memories’ website where fans, park guests can upload photos, videos.

China May Surpass India in Outsourcing

According to the independent technology analyst, Ovum, India’s share in the outsourcing market is declining and China is providing significant competition in this arena. Chances are high that China will overtake India eventually. However, each market should be considered as a delivery location according to the individual contractual demand basis rather than broad based?? …. Source article  : China May Surpass India in Outsourcing.

Stuxnet Affecting Iran Power Plant

TEHRAN, IRAN (GaeaTimes.com)- The Iranian officials have admitted that a huge number of computers in the country running Windows OS have been afflicted by the Stuxnet worm. The industries and mines ministry in Iran has said that nearly 30000 computers in the country has been hit badly by the worm. The possible target …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stuxnet Affecting Iran Power Plant.

Bom Sabado Virus Affecting Orkut Users

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The way the hackers are increasingly targeting the social networking sites, the users have reasons to be worried. Earlier the malicious hackers targeted widely used email accounts to spread worms and trojans but now they are targetting the social networking accounts. They often try to find loopholes in these sites to … Read : Bom Sabado Virus Affecting Orkut Users.

Oracle to Provide Better Support for Java and Open Source Developers

According to a recent press release, Oracle has been witnessing increasing adoption of Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) 6 with over 9.1 million downloads of the Java EE SDK and GlassFish Server distributions during the last 12 months. Oracle Technology Network(OTN) that has developers, administrators, and architects already surpassed 10 million …. Original source  : Oracle to Provide Better Support for Java and Open Source Developers.

Bom Sabado Worm infected in Orkut

Kolkata (GaeaTimes.com) – According to the latest reports, Orkut has been attacked by Bom Sabado Worm. The worm is reported to be posting scraps to with the text Bom Sabado which means Good Saturday in Portuguese. Portuguese is official language of Brazil which is the last bastion of the Google owned Social networking Website. India … Read more : Bom Sabado Worm infected in Orkut.

Spam Related Domain Registration is on Rise in Russia after China’s Security Clampdown

According to security provider M86 Security, many spammers based in China are opening new domain registration in Russia. There are 6000 new domain registration in Russia during the last month to support the spam campaigning, the company further said. The latest move is due to the fact that the Chinese domain regulator, China Internet …. Source article  : Spam Related Domain Registration is on Rise in Russia after China’s Security Clampdown.

Bom Sabado Scrap Plagues Orkut

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that after Twitter and Facebook another social networking site Orkut has been affected by a worm. The users of Orkut have complained that they are getting a strange scrap named Bom Sabado in their scrapbox, which is equivalent to wall in Facebook. However, it is too early to say … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bom Sabado Scrap Plagues Orkut.

Iran’s nuclear agency trying to stop computer worm capable of seizing control of power plants

Iran’s nuclear agency trying to stop computer worm

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s nuclear agency is trying to combat a complex computer worm that has affected industrial sites throughout the country and is capable of taking over power plants, Iranian media reports said.
Experts from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran met this week to discuss how to …. Source  : Iran’s nuclear agency trying to stop computer worm capable of seizing control of power plants.

Mark Zuckerberg’ Girlfriend is Priscilla Chan: Photos

Faceboook founder Mark Zuckerberg has got some other business to do rather than expanding his business. The 26 years old, who stands 35 in the Forbes list with 4.9 billion dollar is now stealing time to freak out with his newest girlfriend Priscilla Chan.
Priscilla Chan, a native of Boston is a third year medical … Read more »»».

‘Dumb bank robber’ busted after boasting of raid on Facebook

LONDON – A bank robber dubbed the ‘Where’s Waldo’ is as dumb as they come – the bandit was arrested after boasting about his raid on Facebook.

FBI agents seized Ryan Homsley after he updated his status message, as ‘I’m now a bank robber’, reports the Daily Mail.

The 29-year-old had been called the ‘Where’s Waldo’ bandit … Read more : ‘Dumb bank robber’ busted after boasting of raid on Facebook.

Google Doodle Cake Marks the 12th Birthday of the Search Engine Giant

Google is famous for celebrating birthday of renowned people with enticing Google Doodle. When it comes to its own birthday it must be something very special. The search engine giant is celebrating its 12th birthday today with a birthday cake as doodle.

The cake was a painting of 89-year-old Los Angeles artist Wayne Thiebaud. A candle …. Read the original article  : Google Doodle Cake Marks the 12th Birthday of the Search Engine Giant.

Amid hard times, Chinese automaker BYD gets visit from billionaire backer Buffett

China automaker BYD gets visit from backer Buffett

SHENZHEN, China – Warren Buffett’s backing gave Chinese battery and automaking tycoon Wang Chuanfu a huge boost, and on paper represents at least a six-fold return on the investment.
Beginning Monday, Wang’s BYD Autos is launching a series of events in three Chinese cities meant to showcase the company’s … Original article on : Amid hard times, Chinese automaker BYD gets visit from billionaire backer Buffett.

Experts: Computer attacks on industrial facilities created by well-funded group or nation

Computer attacks linked to wealthy group or nation

WASHINGTON – A powerful computer code attacking industrial facilities around the world, but mainly in Iran, probably was created by experts working for a country or a well-funded private group, according to an analysis by a leading computer security company.
The malicious code, called Stuxnet, was designed to go …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Experts: Computer attacks on industrial facilities created by well-funded group or nation.

Malware hits personal computers of staff at Iranian nuclear plant

Worm hits computers of staff at Iran nuclear plant

TEHRAN, Iran – A complex computer worm capable of seizing control of industrial plants has affected the personal computers of staff working at Iran’s first nuclear power station weeks before the facility is to go online, the official news agency reported Sunday.
The project manager at the Bushehr … Read more »».

Oracle Unveiled Exadata Database Machine X2-8

Oracle’s new president Mark Hurd announced the new product line of the company, Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 at the Oracle’s user conference last week. Oracle Exadata Database Machine, version X2-8, a high-capacity system for online transaction processing, data warehousing and consolidated workloads. It is also described as a complete grid, or … Original article on : Oracle Unveiled Exadata Database Machine X2-8.

Oracle sues Micron in federal court in California, alleging microchip price-fixing

Oracle sues Micron alleging microchip price-fixing

BOISE, Idaho – Oracle Corp. is suing Micron Technology Inc. in federal court, saying the semiconductor maker and other companies artificially inflated prices for microchips.
Oracle says Micron and other conspirators, including South Korea’s Hynix and Samsung and Germany’s Infineon, artificially inflated prices above what Oracle’s Sun Microsystems business should have … Original source on Gaea Times at : Oracle sues Micron in federal court in California, alleging microchip price-fixing.

Amazon Announces Kindle App for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet

After the much awaited disclosure of the Playbook by Research in Motion, Amazon is said to have come up with a Kindle App for the same.
The Playbook is scheduled to release in 2011 and Amazon officials have time in hand to design the app for the 7-inch gadget by RIM. This will be Amazon’s yet …. Original article  : Amazon Announces Kindle App for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

RIM launches advertising service for BlackBerry app developers; offers 60 percent of ad sales

RIM launches advertising service for BlackBerrys

NEW YORK – BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. on Monday launched an advertising service for makers of BlackBerry applications.
Developers can include advertising in apps that are relevant to their users and tie into BlackBerry features. Through a single relationship with RIM, a developer will gain access to RIM’s advertising …. Source  : RIM launches advertising service for BlackBerry app developers; offers 60 percent of ad sales.

Amazon to roll out Kindle e-reading app for upcoming BlackBerry tablet

Amazon making Kindle app for BlackBerry tablet

SEATTLE – Amazon.com Inc. said Monday that it will roll out a version of its Kindle e-reader app for Research In Motion Ltd.’s upcoming tablet device, the PlayBook.
Amazon already offers Kindle apps for an array of devices, including Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad, phones that run Google Inc.’s Android … Read more : Amazon to roll out Kindle e-reading app for upcoming BlackBerry tablet.

Microsoft gives up on Live Spaces blog network, sends new Windows Live users to WordPress.com

Microsoft ditches Live Spaces for WordPress.com

SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. is giving up on its own blog network and, in a new partnership, will start sending new Windows Live users to a competing platform instead.
Microsoft said Monday that people who sign up for a Windows Live account – necessary to use the free Hotmail e-mail system, … Read more »»».

A glance at the iPad and competing tablet computers, existing and future

The iPad and its competitors at a glance
Here are some of the tablet computers that are on sale now or coming out in the next six months:

Apple iPad – The product that started it all, after others had tried for years to make tablet computers a mainstream product. Came out in April. Screen is 9.7 … Original article on : A glance at the iPad and competing tablet computers, existing and future.

Kids can’t tie shoes, use can openers, do laundry: Have we raised our kids to be nincompoops?

Are we raising a generation of nincompoops?

NEW YORK – Second-graders who can’t tie shoes or zip jackets. Four-year-olds in Pull-Ups diapers. Five-year-olds in strollers. Teens and preteens befuddled by can openers and ice-cube trays. College kids who’ve never done laundry, taken a bus alone or addressed an envelope.
Are we raising a generation of nincompoops? And …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kids can’t tie shoes, use can openers, do laundry: Have we raised our kids to be nincompoops?.

Summary Box: A late slide in stocks saps energy from a 4-week rally

Summary Box: Stock rally fades after 4 weeks

A LATE FADE: Stock prices slumped in the last hour of trading as momentum from a four-week rally faded. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 48 points but is still up 8 percent in September.
STELLAR SEPTEMBER: With just three trading days left in the month, the Dow Jones … Read more >>>.

Summary Box: BlackBerry maker aims for businesses with Playbook tablet

Summary Box: BlackBerry maker offers tablet

THE NEWS: BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. is launching a new tablet computer early next year called the PlayBook.
THE SPECS: RIM is betting on a smaller, lighter tablet than Apple Inc.’s iPad. The PlayBook will have a 7-inch screen, making it half the size of the iPad, and weigh … Read more : Summary Box: BlackBerry maker aims for businesses with Playbook tablet.

RIM co-CEO says governments could store encryption keys to gain access to BlackBerry e-mails

BlackBerry CEO suggests route to eavesdropping

NEW YORK – BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. says it has no way of providing government officials with the text of encrypted corporate e-mails its devices serve up. But if the companies that employ BlackBerry phones want to hand over the encryption keys to their e-mail, it won’t object.
In …. Source article  : RIM co-CEO says governments could store encryption keys to gain access to BlackBerry e-mails.

BlackBerry maker aims for businesses with Playbook tablet; can act as bigger screen for phone

BlackBerry maker offers tablet aimed at businesses

NEW YORK – The company that gave us the BlackBerry – still the dominant phone in corporate circles – thinks its business customers will have room in their briefcases for at least one more device: the PlayBook.
Research in Motion Ltd. showed off the tablet for the first time Monday …. Read the original article  : BlackBerry maker aims for businesses with Playbook tablet; can act as bigger screen for phone.

Obama signs bill creating $30B government fund to encourage small business lending, cut taxes

Obama signs $30B small business lending bill

WASHINGTON – Scoring a prized political victory five weeks before the Nov. 2 elections, President Barack Obama on Monday signed a bill to help small businesses expand and hire by cutting their taxes and creating a $30 billion loan fund.
Obama said the incentives will help small businesses right away. …. Source  : Obama signs bill creating $30B government fund to encourage small business lending, cut taxes.

Apple beating Google, Twitter in media coverage, according to study by Pew Research Center

Pew study: In the news, Apple is beating Google

NEW YORK – A new study finds that Apple is beating all other technology companies, at least in terms of media coverage.
According to a study released Monday by the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism, news stories about Apple Inc. accounted for 15.1 percent of …. Source article  : Apple beating Google, Twitter in media coverage, according to study by Pew Research Center.

In continuing battle, Pratt & Whitney sues Rolls Royce over engine part patent

Pratt & Whitney sues Rolls Royce over patent

HARTFORD, Conn. – In a continuing battle over engine part designs, jet engine-maker Pratt & Whitney on Monday sued Rolls Royce, accusing the British company of misleading the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to obtain a patent.
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., said in its … Read more : In continuing battle, Pratt & Whitney sues Rolls Royce over engine part patent.

Ryder Cup captains’ edict: birdies are fine, but tweets are out of line

Captains issue Twitter ban for Ryder Cup players

CARDIFF, Wales – U.S. and European players have been banned from using Twitter and other social networking sites during the Ryder Cup.
U.S. captain Corey Pavin and European counterpart Colin Montgomerie say there will be a blanket ban in place this week to keep players focused on the three-day …. Read the original article  : Ryder Cup captains’ edict: birdies are fine, but tweets are out of line.

Report: White House wants to give law enforcers easier access to Internet, e-mail wiretaps

Report: US would make Internet wiretaps easier

WASHINGTON – Broad new regulations being drafted by the Obama administration would make it easier for law enforcement and national security officials to eavesdrop on Internet and e-mail communications like social networking Web sites and BlackBerries, The New York Times reported Monday.
The newspaper said the White House plans to …. Original source  : Report: White House wants to give law enforcers easier access to Internet, e-mail wiretaps.

Report: Obama administration seeks to make it easier to wiretap Internet and e-mail services

Report: US seeks to ease Internet wiretaps

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration wants to make it easier for the government to eavesdrop on Internet and e-mail communications like social networking Web sites and BlackBerries.
The New York Times reports Monday that the White House plans to submit a bill next year that would require all online services … Read more : Report: Obama administration seeks to make it easier to wiretap Internet and e-mail services.

Sarah Palin snapped with Bristol’s ‘Dancing’ partner Mark Ballas

NEW YORK – It seems Sarah Palin is getting along well with her daughter’s Bristol’s dancing partner Mark Ballas, who recently posted a picture of him with the former Vice Presidential candidate on Twitter.

Bristol and her ‘Dancing with the Stars’ partner Ballas debuted together last week, but they’re already so close she’s taken him home …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sarah Palin snapped with Bristol’s ‘Dancing’ partner Mark Ballas.

Nintendo slashes profit forecast after saying 3DS won’t be on sale for Christmas

Nintendo cuts profit, 3DS not ready for Christmas

CHIBA, Japan – Nintendo slashed its earnings forecast by more than half Wednesday after announcing that its 3DS game machine, packed with glasses-free 3-D technology, won’t be ready to go on sale for Christmas.
Nintendo now expects 90 billion yen ($1 billion) in profit for the year through March … Read more >>.

Senate Republicans allow India to momentarily breathe easy on outsourcing front

WASHINGTON – India, a key outlet for global outsourcing, especially from the United States, has been given some breathing space with Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocking a Democratic plan to encourage companies to bring jobs back from overseas.

According to the Washington Post, a united GOP caucus voted against a motion to debate the measure on … Original source on Gaea Times at : Senate Republicans allow India to momentarily breathe easy on outsourcing front.

The Ladies Behind BlackPlanet’ Success Revealed

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The time have come to reveal the five dynamic women behind the making of BlackPlanet, an online popular social-networking site that mainly focuses on the African American community.
BlackPlanet is one of the leading social-networking company established in 1999. It was declared to be the 4th highest trafficked social-networking site. BlackPlanet … Read more >>>.

Nintendo says 3DS handheld goes on sale February in Japan, March in US, Europe

Nintendo says 3DS arriving in February, March

CHIBA, Japan – Nintendo’s 3DS game machine packed with glasses-free 3-D technology goes on sale in February in Japan, and March in Europe and the U.S., not in time for year-end shopping, the company said Wednesday.
Kyoto-based Nintendo Co. had promised the 3DS for sometime before April next year, and … Read : Nintendo says 3DS handheld goes on sale February in Japan, March in US, Europe.

Can I buy you a drink … on Facebook? Bartab makes it happen for just 2 bucks

Forget virtual gifts; Bartab says send a margarita

SAN FRANCISCO – If you’ve ever sent a virtual gift to a friend on Facebook – perhaps an image of a tasty-looking cocktail – you may have wished that icy-looking, pixelated glass was the real thing.
Now it can be. A service called Bartab is making it possible for …. Original article  : Can I buy you a drink … on Facebook? Bartab makes it happen for just 2 bucks.

Summary Box: Can I buy you a drink … on Facebook? Bartab makes it happen for just 2 bucks

Summary Box: Bartab lets you send drinks over Web

ON TAP: San Francisco-based startup Webtab offers a service called Bartab that lets you send friends vouchers for actual drinks using a cell phone and Facebook.
HOW IT WORKS: After signing up, choose a bar and a drink through Bartab. Pick a Facebook friend to send it to, …. Source article  : Summary Box: Can I buy you a drink … on Facebook? Bartab makes it happen for just 2 bucks.

4chan’s Porn Leak Raises Concerns Over Privacy

Privacy and the Internet has become seemingly mutually exclusive to one another thanks to the latest onslaughts by the 4chan members. The members of the anonymous image sharing forum in the Internet is believed to have compromised a database which tracks the illegal porn downloading habits of Britons.
ACC or the Adult Copyright Company a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 4chan’s Porn Leak Raises Concerns Over Privacy.

HP remains mum on CEO search while current management paints bright picture for fiscal 2011

HP provides rosy outlook, no guidance on next CEO

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. offered a rosy financial outlook Tuesday without giving any guidance on the biggest issue hanging over the world’s largest technology company: the identity of its next CEO.
The leading maker of personal computers and printers has been looking for a new leader since … Read more >>>.

Study finds texting while driving laws haven’t reduced crashes; reasons for that not clear

Study finds texting laws haven’t reduced crashes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A new study from the insurance industry finds texting while driving laws have had no immediate benefit in reducing crashes.
The study done by a branch of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at crash data from four states with texting bans. It found that … Original article on : Study finds texting while driving laws haven’t reduced crashes; reasons for that not clear.

$10-per-month Hulu Plus subscription service coming soon to Roku, TiVo set-top boxes

Hulu Plus to play on Roku, TiVo set-top boxes

LOS ANGELES – Hulu Plus, the $10-per-month online TV subscription service, will soon be available for users of Roku Inc. set-top boxes and Tivo Inc. subscribers who purchase its newest Premiere digital video recorders.
Hulu Plus, which launched as an invitation-only service in June, lets people watch current … Original article on : $10-per-month Hulu Plus subscription service coming soon to Roku, TiVo set-top boxes.

AOL buys Thing Labs, maker of Brizzly social software, for undisclosed amount

AOL buys maker of Brizzly social software
NEW YORK – AOL Inc. said Tuesday that it bought Thing Labs Inc., which created online social software Brizzly, for an undisclosed amount.

Brizzly is an online service that lets users see posts to Facebook and Twitter; Thing Labs has also created other Brizzly services like Brizzly Picnic, which enables … Read this article on Gaea Times at : AOL buys Thing Labs, maker of Brizzly social software, for undisclosed amount.

IMDb turns 20 with a refreshed website, more focus on video, trailers, showtime listings

IMDb turns 20 with a refreshed, video-full website

LOS ANGELES – IMDb.com, the website you go to in order to find out who acted in what film, no matter how obscure, turns 20 next month. In addition to its extensive and unmatched database, the site was overhauled this week to emphasize video clips and help fans … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IMDb turns 20 with a refreshed website, more focus on video, trailers, showtime listings.

Study finds texting while driving laws don’t reduce crashes; Might actually increase risks

Study finds texting laws don’t reduce crashes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A new study says laws that ban texting while driving don’t reduce wrecks and might actually increase risks.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s claim research arm released its findings Tuesday in Kansas City.
The insurance industry group compiled data from California, Louisiana, Minnesota and Washington immediately …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Study finds texting while driving laws don’t reduce crashes; Might actually increase risks.

AOL to buy tech blog TechCrunch for undisclosed amount to expand content network

AOL to buy tech blog TechCrunch
SAN FRANCISCO – AOL Inc. said Tuesday that it will buy technology blog TechCrunch and its sister sites for an undisclosed amount in a bid to expand its news production.

AOL CEO Tim Armstrong and TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington made the announcement onstage at TechCrunch’s Disrupt conference in San Francisco. They …. Source  : AOL to buy tech blog TechCrunch for undisclosed amount to expand content network.

Microsoft to Release Emergency ASP.net Patch for Malware Attack

Microsoft is supposed to release emergency patch on Sept 28, 2010 for ASP.net vulnerability. The patch will be available at company’s download center. According to the researcher Juliano Rizzo who found the bug , an attacker can easily??decrypt cookies, view states, form authentication tickets, membership password, user data, and anything else encrypted … Read more »»».

‘Parachute buggies’, Brit Army’s latest surprise weapon against Taliban in Afghanistan

LONDON – The British Army’s special forces regiment, the Special Air Service (SAS), has plans to launch surprise attacks on militants in Afghanistan by parachuting behind enemy lines on buggies.

The force would use ‘Rhino Air’, which must be launched from at least 8,000ft and can float 25 miles before coming to earth at about 10mph.

A … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Parachute buggies’, Brit Army’s latest surprise weapon against Taliban in Afghanistan.

Iran denies damage to nuke plant computers from Stuxnet cyber worm attack

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has denied reports that a cyber worm had damaged computer systems at the country’s nuclear power plant.

The Iranian government agency that runs the country’s nuclear facilities had reported earlier that its engineers are trying to protect their facilities from a sophisticated computer worm that has infected industrial … Read more >>>.

Technology infuses top toys for holidays but prices remain below $100

High-tech, low-price toys top toy list
NEW YORK – This year’s hot holiday toys are high-tech – and low-price.

From tiny remote-control cars from Mattel to nearly paper-thin electronic guitars and drums from WowWee Toys called Paper Jamz, technology is infused in many of this year’s projected hot toys. But that doesn’t mean the return of $100 … Original article on : Technology infuses top toys for holidays but prices remain below $100.

Movie Review: ‘The Social Network’ is both epic and intimate in depicting Facebook’s origin

Review: ‘Social Network’ epic and intimate at once

Checking into Facebook sporadically while writing my review of “The Social Network,” I notice my hairstylist commenting on how freakishly hot it’s been in Los Angeles, an old friend announcing she’s flying back to Dallas from a business trip in New Jersey and a sports colleague posting a … Original article on : Movie Review: ‘The Social Network’ is both epic and intimate in depicting Facebook’s origin.

Android 2.2.1 Updates now Available for Google Nexus One

Google Nexus One has just received OTA update FRG83, which updates the Android version to 2.2.1. The new version is believed to have fixed bugs and security patches. The OTA update is 3.9 mb in size.
Among the notable updates, Google has disabled the one click root in Nexus One. The OTA update is having …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Android 2.2.1 Updates now Available for Google Nexus One.

US billionaires Gates, Buffett impressed by passion among China’s wealthy for charity

Gates, Buffett talk to China wealthy about charity

BEIJING – Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Thursday they were impressed by the passion they saw among China’s super rich for giving back to society during a dinner for Chinese millionaires. The American businessmen said they will try to hold a similar event …. Original article  : US billionaires Gates, Buffett impressed by passion among China’s wealthy for charity.

Drinks-making billionaire leads new list of China’s richest people

Drinks-making billionaire leads China rich list

BEIJING – Twelve billion dollars. That’s what it takes to be named the richest person in China.
A new list of China’s top five richest people released Thursday says drinks billionaire Zong Qinghou, the founder of the Hangzhou Wahaha Group, made the jump from 12th place to No. 1 in the …. Source  : Drinks-making billionaire leads new list of China’s richest people.

Summary Box: AP review finds different search tastes even as Yahoo, Bing use same ingredients

Summary Box: AP review looks at Bing, Yahoo search

DIFFERENT SEARCH RECIPES: Although they have been drawing upon the same Internet search technology since August, Yahoo’s U.S. website and Microsoft Corp.’s Bing are still cooking up slightly different results.
THE MOTIVE: Even as they team up against Google in search, Yahoo and Microsoft are still competing against …. Source article  : Summary Box: AP review finds different search tastes even as Yahoo, Bing use same ingredients.

Review: New search partners Bing, Yahoo cater to different tastes with same basic ingredients

Review: New search partners aren’t identical twins

SAN FRANCISCO – Just because Yahoo Inc.’s U.S. website and Microsoft Corp.’s Bing are using the same technological ingredients for searching the Internet doesn’t mean they’re slicing and dicing the results the same way, too.
Understanding the differences can be helpful, particularly for people looking for the best alternative to …. Source  : Review: New search partners Bing, Yahoo cater to different tastes with same basic ingredients.

House Democrats shelve network neutrality proposal in face of Republican opposition

House Democrats shelve net neutrality proposal

WASHINGTON – House Democrats have shelved a last-ditch effort to broker a compromise between phone, cable and Internet companies on rules that would prohibit broadband providers from blocking or degrading online traffic flowing over their networks.
House Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, D-Calif., abandoned the effort late Wednesday in the face …. Source  : House Democrats shelve network neutrality proposal in face of Republican opposition.

iPhone Unlock Software Launched for ios 4

There is a great news for iPhone users. Phone Unlocking Ltd?? just unveiled the latest iPhone unlock software for the latest ios 4.1 and previous 4.0.2. According to the press release, iPhone Unlocking Ltd is the provider of iPhone unlock solutions since the release of the iPhone 2G (June 2007) and it registered …. Source article  : iPhone Unlock Software Launched for ios 4.

Google introduces option to turn off Gmail’s ‘conversation view,’ organize messages by dates

Google gives Gmail users more control over inboxes

SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. is addressing one of the biggest complaints about its free e-mail service by giving people more control over how their inboxes are organized.
The new option announced Wednesday will allow Gmail users to choose whether they prefer their incoming messages stacked in chronological order, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google introduces option to turn off Gmail’s ‘conversation view,’ organize messages by dates.

Gates, Buffett take philanthropy mission to China’s super rich

Gates, Buffett dine with China’s rich for charity

BEIJING – Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said a meeting about charity he attended Wednesday with Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and dozens of China’s super rich was “a tremendous success,” despite earlier concerns that the country’s newly minted millionaires would be pressured to give up their fortunes.
“Our hopes …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Gates, Buffett take philanthropy mission to China’s super rich.

A galaxy far, far away gets a makeover: ‘Star Wars’ films to be rereleased in 3-D

‘Star Wars’ films to be rereleased in 3-D
NEW YORK – May the force be in 3-D.

Lucasfilm announced Wednesday that the “Star Wars” films will be converted into 3-D and rereleased theatrically. All six films of the saga, beginning with episode one, “The Phantom Menace,” and concluding with episode six, “Return of the Jedi,” are expected … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : A galaxy far, far away gets a makeover: ‘Star Wars’ films to be rereleased in 3-D.

Egyptian minister says Cairo targeting $10 billion in outsourcing exports by 2020

Egypt targets $10 billion in outsourcing exports

CAIRO – Egypt hopes to see a tenfold increase in exports from its growing outsourcing industry by 2020 and will boost its focus on information technology entrepreneurship and co-ownership of intellectual property, the country’s information technology minister said Wednesday.
The new emphasis outlined by Tarek Kamel at an investment conference …. Source article  : Egyptian minister says Cairo targeting $10 billion in outsourcing exports by 2020.

Top 5 Midrange Processors for Home Computing

Both Intel and AMD invested heavily in new architecture of low cost computing. Intel’s CPUs are better in terms of?? games while AMD’s are more suitable for multi-core processes like video encoding. The Internet Database made a review of the chips based on their score in the ??150-??200 price bracket. The findings are as …. Source  : Top 5 Midrange Processors for Home Computing.

Congress sends Obama bill to ensure the blind can access the Internet on smart phones

Congress acts to give blind better Web, MP3 access

WASHINGTON – The blind will have greater access to the Internet through smart phones, and devices such as iPhones and Blackberrys will have to be hearing aid compatible, under legislation Congress has sent to the president.
Mark Richert of the American Foundation for the Blind said Wednesday that … Original source on Gaea Times at : Congress sends Obama bill to ensure the blind can access the Internet on smart phones.

Google official says company’s future in China ‘very uncertain’ after search engine shut

Google off’l: company’s future in China uncertain

HONG KONG – Google’s future in China is “very uncertain” after it pulled its search engine from the country in a dispute over restrictions on freedom of information, a company official said Wednesday.
Google shut down its mainland Chinese search services in March, saying it no longer wanted to screen …. Source article  : Google official says company’s future in China ‘very uncertain’ after search engine shut.

India bans bulk text messaging amid fears of unrest ahead of court ruling on holy site

Fearing holy site unrest, India bans bulk texting

LUCKNOW, India – India has imposed a nationwide ban on sending bulk text messages amid concerns that a potentially explosive court judgment on who should control a disputed holy site could spark unrest, a top official said Wednesday.
The Allahabad High Court is scheduled to rule Thursday in the [..] Read the original article: here.

Shiseido model’s photo with disconnected limbs branded “Photoshop disaster”

LONDON – Japan’s cosmetics giant Shiseido’s badly edited photograph showing a model with disconnected limbs, which was used as publicity material, has been dubbed as a “Photoshop disaster”.

At first glance the model appears to look normal, but under closer inspection there is a large gap … Original article on : Shiseido model’s photo with disconnected limbs branded “Photoshop disaster”.

Keeping up with techies: Libraries launch smart-phone apps, reward bookworms with free music

Libraries launch apps to sync with iPod generation

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio – Libraries are tweeting, texting and launching smart-phone apps as they try to keep up with the biblio-techs – a computer-savvy class of people who consider card catalogs as vintage as typewriters. And they seem to be pulling it off.
Since libraries started rebranding themselves for …. Source  : Keeping up with techies: Libraries launch smart-phone apps, reward bookworms with free music.

Gates, Buffett set to take philanthropy mission to China’s rich

Gates, Buffett set to dine with China’s rich

BEIJING – Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett are set to meet China’s super rich Wednesday to sell the art of giving over a dinner that has sparked some soul searching among the world’s second-largest number of billionaires.
Although the two have said they will … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gates, Buffett set to take philanthropy mission to China’s rich.

Wikipedia co-founder: WikiLeaks’ release of entire military documents was irresponsible

Wikipedia co-founder: WikiLeaks was irresponsible

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales said Tuesday that whistle-blower website WikiLeaks’ decision to publish entire contents of classified U.S. military documents was irresponsible and could put innocent lives at risk.
WikiLeaks drew worldwide publicity in late July when it posted a huge trove of secret U.S. military documents about …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wikipedia co-founder: WikiLeaks’ release of entire military documents was irresponsible.

Facebook Likely to Go for IPO by the Late 2012

In order to satisfy the hunger of the investors to invest?? at one of the Internet’s biggest growth firm, there is a high degree of chances that Facebook, the biggest social networking site, may go on public by the late 2012. The highly anticipated IPO will value tens of billions of dollars for the … Original article on : Facebook Likely to Go for IPO by the Late 2012.