Hewlett-Packard springs unwelcome surprise by selecting recently dumped SAP chief as new CEO

HP board’s selection of new CEO raises new doubts

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s board upset many investors when it forced out Mark Hurd as CEO nearly two months ago. Now, those directors appear to have baffled Wall Street with its selection of HP’s new leader – Leo Apotheker, who lost his job running German business … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hewlett-Packard springs unwelcome surprise by selecting recently dumped SAP chief as new CEO.

3 more Yahoo execs leaving, creating more challenges for CEO trying to engineer turnaround

Yahoo losing 3 top execs, raising more worries

SAN FRANCISCO – Three top Yahoo Inc. executives are leaving the slumping Internet company in an exodus that could put CEO Carol Bartz on the hot seat as she approaches the end of her second year trying to engineer a turnaround.
The company disclosed the departures Thursday, confirming an … Original article on : 3 more Yahoo execs leaving, creating more challenges for CEO trying to engineer turnaround.

Hewlett-Packard names former SAP chief as CEO in surprise move; former Oracle exec is chairman

HP picks ex-software exec Leo Apotheker as new CEO

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. has hired recently discarded software executive Leo Apotheker to steer the world’s largest technology company as it tries to prove it can thrive without its previous leader, Mark Hurd.
Thursday’s announcement ends HP’s nearly two-month search to fill its top post. The position …. Source  : Hewlett-Packard names former SAP chief as CEO in surprise move; former Oracle exec is chairman.

World Cyber Games, the Olympics of the gaming world, kickoff in Los Angeles

World Cyber Games kickoff in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – The Olympics of the video game world opened Thursday with gamers from 58 countries marching through the Los Angeles Convention Center holding their nations’ flags.

Over the next four days, more than 400 players will compete for more than $250,000 in prize money at the World Cyber [..] Read the original article: here.

WikiLeaks’ Assange criticizes media at London debate, says he won’t shy away from US focus

WikiLeaks chief lashes out at media during debate

LONDON – WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange lashed out at the mainstream media during a debate at a London university Thursday, fighting back at a string of unfavorable stories that have appeared since his organization’s publication of a cache of U.S. intelligence documents.
Assange’s group has reportedly suffered infighting and … Read : WikiLeaks’ Assange criticizes media at London debate, says he won’t shy away from US focus.

Hewlett-Packard names former SAP chief Leo Apotheker as new leader, names Ray Lane chairman

HP picks ex-software exec Leo Apotheker as new CEO

SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. has hired recently discarded software executive Leo Apotheker to steer the world’s largest technology company as it tries to prove it can thrive without its previous leader, Mark Hurd.
Thursday’s announcement ends HP’s nearly two-month search to fill its top post. It has …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

P&G ramps up online sales efforts with Pampers’ Facebook page, helped by Amazon.com

P&G to sell Pampers through Facebook page
CINCINNATI – The Procter & Gamble Co. is expanding efforts to increase online sales by offering shopping through its Pampers diapers page on the Facebook social media site.

Spokeswoman Tricia Higgins says the shopping tab is through Amazon.com, which has been selling P&G products online for several years. P&G brands …. Read the original article  : P&G ramps up online sales efforts with Pampers’ Facebook page, helped by Amazon.com.

Nokia shares up 2 pct on shipment of N8 model aimed at challenging iPhone and Blackberry

Nokia starts shipment of N8 model, shares up 2 pct

HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. said Thursday it has begun shipments of its N8 model, a handset that aims to challenge RIM’s Blackberry and Apple’s iPhone in the smart phone market.
The news pushed Nokia stock up 2 percent, to close at euro7.35 ($10.03) on the Helsinki Stock …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Schwarzenegger to Mandate California IT Reform

California Gov, Arnold Schwarzenegger mandates an executive order to consolidate data centers and improve IT infrastructure to create more efficient and cost-effective IT operations. He signed the bill into a law on Tuesday. The new law is going to mandate an order such as a plan to consolidate data center space by 50% …. Read the original article  : Schwarzenegger to Mandate California IT Reform.

Axcelis Technologies CFO Stephen Bassett plans to retire on March 31, 2011

Axcelis Technologies CFO Bassett to retire

BEVERLY, Mass. – Axcelis Technologies Inc. said Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Stephen Bassett plans to retire on March 31, 2011.
The semiconductor services provider has begun the search process for a successor.
Bassett, 62, joined Beverly, Mass.-based Axcelis in 2003. The company said he has been instrumental in significantly reducing expenses … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Axcelis Technologies CFO Stephen Bassett plans to retire on March 31, 2011.

Twitter Launched New Design and Ad Strategy

Twitter unveiled new design strategy on Wednesday. The company said that the new look will provide an “easier, faster and richer experience” by streaming searches, lists them on the left of the screen and group together other features such as favorites, recently-followed feeds and interesting topics on the other side. The new [..] Read the original article: here.

Jobless Brit man tries to sell skills on eBay without setting minimum bid

LONDON – A British graphic designer, who has been unsuccessful in finding work to support his family, has tried to sell his skills for one year on eBay without setting minimum bid.

Graphic designer Tristam Rossin, 36 of Cheshire, made the decision to auction his skills …. Original article  : Jobless Brit man tries to sell skills on eBay without setting minimum bid.

Now, a possible Biblical clue to slow down Iran’s race for nuke weapon

NEW YORK – Cyber defense experts in the United States and Israel have reportedly found a way to slow Iran’s race for a nuclear weapon, but the report is still said to be unconfirmed.

They have apparently discovered a computer worm [..] Read the original article: here.

Glance: Where HP’s revenues come from

Glance: Where HP’s revenues come from
This is how much HP’s segments contributed total revenue for the quarter that ended July 31, 2010:

Personal computers: $9.92 billion
Enterprise services: $8.61 billion
Scanners and printers: $6.17 billion
Enterprise storage systems and servers: $4.45 billion
Enterprise software: $0.86 billion
Financial services: $0.76 billion
…. Source  : Glance: Where HP’s revenues come from.

Summary Box: Choice of HP CEO signals new direction

Summary Box: Choice of HP CEO sends signal

THE CHOICE: Leo Apotheker, 57, will be the new head of Hewlett-Packard Co. He comes from German enterprise software maker SAP AG.
THE MESSAGE: HP’s board went far afield and bypassed internal candidates to find a CEO with experience in enterprise software, where HP is weak. Observers see this …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Choice of HP CEO signals new direction.

Video game letting players ’shoot’ US troops drops Taliban label amid protests

Video game drops Taliban label amid protests

WASHINGTON – The makers of a new video game based in Afghanistan said Friday they have removed the option for players to call themselves members of the Taliban when pretending to shoot at U.S. troops.
Electronic Arts, a major game developer based in Redwood City, Calif., said it has dropped … Read more >>>.

Choice of CEO signals hardware-heavy HP’s interest in gaining software clout

Choice of CEO signals new direction for HP

NEW YORK – The appointment of a German software executive as Hewlett-Packard Co.’s next CEO sends an unmistakable signal that the board of the world’s largest technology company is prepared to gamble big on an aggressive push into the software business.
And analysts say it will need to do …. Read the original article  : Choice of CEO signals hardware-heavy HP’s interest in gaining software clout.

Dogs may not be able to talk but sensor in new tag from Mattel lets them trigger tweets

Dogs can’t talk but tag lets them trigger tweets

LOS ANGELES – So your dog follows your every move around the house. Now, when you leave home, you can follow your dog.
Puppy Tweets is an electronic dog tag with a sensor that you attach to your dog’s collar. It detects your pet’s movements and sounds and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dogs may not be able to talk but sensor in new tag from Mattel lets them trigger tweets.

Lanvin gets world-weary fashion crowd all worked up

Lanvin gets world-weary fashion crowd worked up

PARIS – Love was in the air at Paris’ spring-summer 2011 ready-to-wear shows on Friday, as Lanvin’s sumptuous confections worked the world weary crowd of fashion insiders into a covetous lather.
The Paris-based fashion house has quietly built a cult following by deciphering women’s desires and churning out collection after …. Source  : Lanvin gets world-weary fashion crowd all worked up.

Microsoft says Motorola’s Android phones infringe on patents, including e-mail synchronization

Microsoft sues Motorola over smart phone patents

REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft Corp. is suing Motorola Inc. for infringing on its smart-phone patents.
The software maker on Friday said Motorola phones that use Google Inc.’s Android software step on Microsoft technology. The functions in question include synchronizing e-mail, calendars and contacts.
Microsoft filed its lawsuit in the U.S. District …. Read the original article  : Microsoft says Motorola’s Android phones infringe on patents, including e-mail synchronization.

Tech Data closes Triade deal aimed at boosting entry into Europe’s consumer electronics market

Tech Data closes Triade acquisition
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Information technology products distributor Tech Data Corp. said Friday it has closed its acquisition of Netherlands-based Triade Holding BV.

Tech Data agreed to buy Triade in August to accelerate its entry into Europe’s consumer electronics market. Including debt, Tech Data valued the deal at $189 million.
In addition, Brightstar Europe, …. Source  : Tech Data closes Triade deal aimed at boosting entry into Europe’s consumer electronics market.

Microsoft picks engineering head DelBene for top Office job; Lees promoted in mobile division

Microsoft taps tech leader to head Office division

SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. has picked an insider with engineering expertise to head up its Office software division, filling a spot left vacant in September when the most recent president left to become Nokia Corp.’s CEO.
Kurt DelBene, an 18-year Microsoft veteran, was named president of the Microsoft Office …. Source  : Microsoft picks engineering head DelBene for top Office job; Lees promoted in mobile division.

From brushstroke to keystroke: Uffizi works by Leonardo, Caravaggio now high-res images online

Just a click away: Italian masterpieces go online

ROME – Imagine being so close to Botticelli’s Venus that you can see the strands of her blond hair, the shades of pink in her cheeks, the cracks in the centuries-old paint.
That sensation is now just a click away.
This week, an Italian company put online high-resolution images of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : From brushstroke to keystroke: Uffizi works by Leonardo, Caravaggio now high-res images online.

HP’s new CEO hints that software is a priority; Apotheker only 1 offered job, company says

HP’s new CEO hints that software will be priority

NEW YORK – Hewlett-Packard Co.’s new CEO signaled Friday that expanding the company’s software business will be a top priority.
HP announced the hiring of Leo Apotheker, the former head of business software maker SAP AG, late Thursday. On a conference call Friday morning, Apotheker called software the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : HP’s new CEO hints that software is a priority; Apotheker only 1 offered job, company says.

Board of SC Research Authority approves 6.5 percent pay raises for workers

Raises approved for workers at SC research company

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The board overseeing a South Carolina company that fosters technology jobs approved Thursday increasing employees’ pay by $290,000 in an effort to make their salaries more competitive.
The executive committee of the South Carolina Research Authority approved an average pay raise of 6.5 percent. Amounts will …. Read the original article  : here.

Soundgarden releases first album in 13 years through ‘Guitar Hero’ video game

Soundgarden releases new album through video game

NEW YORK – After a 13-year break, Soundgarden is releasing its new album through the “Guitar Hero” video game series – and its frontman believes it’s the perfect way to reintroduce the band to a new generation.
“In the obvious way, it’s going to reach a certain amount of younger …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Soundgarden releases first album in 13 years through ‘Guitar Hero’ video game.

SAS officers warn Britain is unprepared for a Mumbai-style attack

LONDON – Two former senior commanders of the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) have warned that Britain’s security forces might not be able to cope with a Mumbai-style terrorist attack in London.

According to The Telegraph, Colonel …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Intel chief says Iran able to fight off worm that hit computers linked to nuclear plant

Intel chief says Iran able to fight computer worm

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s intelligence minister said the country has learned how to fight off a complex computer worm that some foreign experts have speculated was designed to target Tehran’s nuclear program, state television reported Saturday.
Heidar Moslehi was also quoted as saying authorities have arrested several nuclear …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Intel chief says Iran able to fight off worm that hit computers linked to nuclear plant.

‘This Girl Killed Herself After Her Dad Posted This Photo’ Worm Hits Facebook

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Social networking site Facebook has become very popular among the web users in recent times and its popularity has eclipsed the growth of its rivals. However, its popularity has also ensured that the service is being increasingly attacked by the hackers. The Facebook users are in most cases too unsuspecting … Original article on : ‘This Girl Killed Herself After Her Dad Posted This Photo’ Worm Hits Facebook.

Nations seeking to break China’s monopoloy on rare earths used in advanced manufacturing

Nations wary of dependence on China’s rare earths

TOKYO – China’s recent halt of exotic metal shipments to Japan amid a diplomatic spat has reverberated throughout the world’s high-tech manufacturing hubs – now on heightened alert to the risks of relying on one country for materials that do everything from helping hybrid engines run to creating …. Source  : Nations seeking to break China’s monopoloy on rare earths used in advanced manufacturing.

No laps for hot laptops; medical reports link them to “toasted skin syndrome,” possible harm

No laps for warm laptops; skin damage is possible

CHICAGO – Have you ever worked on your laptop computer with it sitting on your lap, heating up your legs? If so, you might want to rethink that habit.
Doing it a lot can lead to “toasted skin syndrome,” an unusual-looking mottled skin condition caused by long-term heat …. Read the original article  : No laps for hot laptops; medical reports link them to “toasted skin syndrome,” possible harm.

South Korea dominates World Cyber Games with 4 gold medals; US wins 3

South Korea dominates World Cyber Games
LOS ANGELES – South Korea retained the title of grand champion for the third straight year at the Olympics of the video game world.

Four gold medals were awarded to South Korean gamers Sunday at the 10th annual World Cyber Games Grand Final, a four-day contest at the Los Angeles Convention …. Original source  : South Korea dominates World Cyber Games with 4 gold medals; US wins 3.

Target stocks Apple’s iPad in stores, hopes popular device will drive holiday shopping

Target begins selling Apple’s iPad in stores

Target has begun selling Apple’s popular iPad tablet computer, a move the retailer hopes will drive traffic to its stores this holiday season.
The six models available include 16-, 32- and 64-gigabyte versions of both the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models. They are available in-store only and start at … Read : Target stocks Apple’s iPad in stores, hopes popular device will drive holiday shopping.

Apple could overtake Exxon Mobil as most the valuable stock in the market

Apple may surpass Exxon as most valuable company

NEW YORK – Here’s something to think about the next time you pick up a call on your iPhone: the device you’re holding may soon be the signature product of the most valuable company in the world.
Thanks to its line of gadgets that combine the ability to make …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Apple could overtake Exxon Mobil as most the valuable stock in the market.

Candidates using gimmicks, giveaways to build cell phone number lists for text messages

Candidates get creative to build text-message list

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A sign near the toilet said: “Text FLUSH to Robin.” Above the restroom sink was another suggestion: “Text WASH to Robin.”
Was this some sort of potty-room prank? Or high-tech graffiti?
Neither, actually. The bathroom bulletins were part of a calculated campaign strategy by Democratic U.S. Senate … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Candidates using gimmicks, giveaways to build cell phone number lists for text messages.

US SEC may file civil fraud charges against Satyam

WASHINGTON – The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly close to filing civil fraud charges against Indian software maker Satyam Computer Services in connection with a billion dollar accounting scheme.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Satyam disclosed in a regulatory filing that it had received a “Wells notice”, an indication from the SEC …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Facebook helps Houston father reunite with daughter after 25 years!

WASHINGTON – A Houston father, who searched for 25 years for his daughter he had never met, was reunited with her for the first time after using Facebook.

James Boyd met Stephanie Brumlow on Friday at Lone Star College-CyFair in suburban Houston, where Brumlow’s a student.

“She sent me a friend request Monday…and as soon as I … Read more »».

Iran spokesman claims computer worm was covert Western plot to derail country’s nuke program

Iran insists computer worm was Western plot

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman is claiming that a computer worm found on the laptops of several employees at the country’s nuclear power plant is part of a covert Western plot to derail the Iranian atomic program.
Ramin Mehmanparast says it won’t make Iran “give up or stop” …. Source article  : Iran spokesman claims computer worm was covert Western plot to derail country’s nuke program.

Hulu Is On a High After Deals With Roku,Tivo and Ford

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) — Hulu Plus is soon going to lay its door open for the set top box users of Roku Inc. The $10-per-month online TV subscription service would be made available to the purchasers of its newest Premiere digital video recorders. Hulu has a repertoire of 45 shows from ABC, NBC and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Hulu Is On a High After Deals With Roku,Tivo and Ford.

Summary Box: Skype names Cisco executive as new CEO, could mean specific IPO plans coming

Summary Box: Skype getting new CEO from Cisco

THE CHANGE: Internet calling service Skype said Monday that Tony Bates, formerly a senior vice president and general manager of Cisco’s enterprise, commercial and small business division, is replacing its current CEO, Josh Silverman.
THE EXPERIENCE: At Cisco, a massive, publicly traded company, Bates managed more than 12,500 employees … Read more »»».

Google TV Website Airing Free Tour

Google has been reigning the web for a long time now and they are venturing new lands to spread their roots and stronger their grip on the world.
Post the much anticipated unveilment of Google’s TV platform in May this year no further news on the same had been available. Well, the latest buzz is …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google TV Website Airing Free Tour.

Bio Box: Twitter co-founder hands off CEO job to chief operating officer, veteran entrepreneur

Bio Box: Twitter’s outgoing, incoming CEOs

NAME: Evan Williams
AGE: 38
TWITTER JOB: After spending the past two years as CEO, Williams will simply be known as “co-founder” and focus on product development.
TWITTER IDENTITY: (at)ev
BUSINESS BACKGROUND: Before helping to launch Twitter in 2006, Williams was best known as the founder of Blogger. He sold that blogging service to …. Original article  : Bio Box: Twitter co-founder hands off CEO job to chief operating officer, veteran entrepreneur.

‘Social Network’ connects with movie fans $22.4M debut for Facebook drama

‘Social Network’ connects with fans in $22M debut

LOS ANGELES – “The Social Network,” David Fincher’s drama chronicling the contentious origins of Facebook, won the most friends at the weekend box office with a $22.4 million debut.
The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Social Network’ connects with movie fans $22.4M debut for Facebook drama.

Ford, AmEx, Sara Lee, Microsoft among companies making big moves in the stock market

Ford, AmEx, Sara Lee among big market movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Ford Motor Co., up 58 cents at $12.84
A Morgan Stanley analyst took an upbeat view of the automaker’s stock because of strong revenue prospects as U.S. auto sales …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Russia’s VimpelCom and Egypt’s Weather investments agree to major telecom merger

Egypt and Russia telecom companies agree to merger

CAIRO – Russia’s VimpelCom Ltd and Weather Investments, the investment company headed by Egyptian telecom mogul Naguib Sawiris, said they are merging to form what would become the world’s fifth largest mobile telecommunication service provider in a deal valued at over $6.5 billion.
Under the agreement announced Monday, VimpelCom, … Read more >>>.

Skype names a Cisco executive as new CEO, could indicate specific IPO plans on the horizon

Skype getting new chief executive from Cisco

SAN FRANCISCO – Skype is replacing its CEO with a Cisco Systems executive, a change that may indicate the Internet calling service is closer to announcing specific plans for an initial public offering.
Skype S.A. said Monday that Tony Bates, formerly a Cisco Systems Inc. senior vice president and general …. Original source  : Skype names a Cisco executive as new CEO, could indicate specific IPO plans on the horizon.

Packers rookie S Burnett out for season with torn ACL

Packers S Burnett out for season with torn ACL

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay rookie safety Morgan Burnett will miss the rest of the season after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in the victory over Detroit, leaving the Packers scrambling for a backup.
The third-round pick out of Georgia Tech started the Packers’ first four games …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Packers rookie S Burnett out for season with torn ACL.

Skype names Cisco exec as new CEO, could indicate specific IPO plans on horizon

Skype getting new CEO from Cisco
SAN FRANCISCO – Skype is replacing its CEO with a Cisco Systems executive. The change may indicate the Internet calling service is closer to announcing specific plans for an initial public offering.

Skype S.A. says Tony Bates, formerly a Cisco Systems Inc. senior vice president, will take over for Josh Silverman.
Silverman … Read more : Skype names Cisco exec as new CEO, could indicate specific IPO plans on horizon.

LightSquared closes on $850 million of debt, to use money to build 4G network

LightSquared closes on $850 million of debt

RESTON, Va. – Wireless broadband and satellite network LightSquared has closed on $850 million of debt, money it will use to build its 4G network.
With the money, the company now has more than $2 billion in equity and debt proceeds and in commitments.
The company is owned by private-equity firm … Read more >>>.

Obama’s ex-chief of staff Rahm Emanuel hits Chicago streets to make his case for mayor

Emanuel hits Chicago streets, makes case for mayor

CHICAGO – Last week, Afghanistan. This week, parents protesting the proposed demolition of a park field house.
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel hit the campaign trail on Monday and got a sudden taste of the vastly different agenda he’d face as Chicago’s mayor – and the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Obama’s ex-chief of staff Rahm Emanuel hits Chicago streets to make his case for mayor.

Egypt exchange halts trading in Orascom Telecom on reports about possible deal with VimpelCom

Egypt exchange halts trading in Orascom Telecom

CAIRO – Trading in mobile phone service provider Orascom Telecom’s shares was halted on the Egyptian stock exchange Monday as the bourse sought clarification about reports of a possible deal with Russia’s VimpelCom Ltd.
Media reports indicated that VimpelCom could announce as early as Monday progress on a deal in …. Source  : Egypt exchange halts trading in Orascom Telecom on reports about possible deal with VimpelCom.

Rebirth of 3-D finds success in film and TV, now music takes a stab at 3-D market

Following film and TV, music takes stab at 3-D

NEW YORK – At the beginning of the re-emergence of 3-D, the focus was on film, with movies like “Avatar” paving the way for the technology to become an integral part of the cinema experience.
Soon TV followed, with sporting events like the World Cup featured in 3-D, …. Read the original article  : Rebirth of 3-D finds success in film and TV, now music takes a stab at 3-D market.

Industry group says global semiconductor sales grew 33 percent in August

Worldwide chip sales jump in August
NEW YORK – Global sales of semiconductors grew nearly 33 percent in August to $25.7 billion compared with a year ago, the Semiconductor Industry Association said Monday.

Compared with July, chip sales climbed nearly 2 percent. Sales for the first eight months of 2010 were $194.6 billion, up 44 percent from …. Original article  : Industry group says global semiconductor sales grew 33 percent in August.

Chip maker Microsemi to buy Actel for about $430 million to expand its product offerings

Microsemi to purchase Actel for about $430 million

IRVINE, Calif. – Microsemi Corp. is buying Actel Corp. for about $430 million in order to expand its product offerings.
The chip maker, which will start a cash tender offer, said Monday that it will pay $20.88 per share, which is a 30 percent premium to Actel’s Friday closing …. Read the original article  : Chip maker Microsemi to buy Actel for about $430 million to expand its product offerings.

Toshiba does away with glasses in new 3-D TVs; Japan sales start in December

Toshiba unveils glasses-free 3-D TV
TOKYO – Toshiba Corp. believes it has a solution for television viewers who like 3-D but hate the glasses.

The Tokyo-based company on Monday unveiled the world’s first high definition liquid crystal display 3-D television that does not require special glasses – one of the biggest consumer complaints about the technology.
Toshiba describes …. Read the original article  : Toshiba does away with glasses in new 3-D TVs; Japan sales start in December.

‘I Like It On Facebook’: What It Means

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The latest phenomenon on Facebook is women posting SMs that start with ‘I like it on’. While many, unaware of the breast cancer awareness campaign, found the SMs rather provocative, the viral marketing has been a successful one for the campaign. The campaign has asked the women to reveal where they …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘I Like It On Facebook’: What It Means.

Bangalore BPO employee rape case: Cab driver Shiva Kumar convicted

BANGALORE – A fast track court here on Wednesday held cab driver, Shiva Kumar, guilty for the rape and murder of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm.

Shiva Kumar had first confessed to the crime, but later backtracked and denied all charges against him.

He later went on to say that …. Original source  : Bangalore BPO employee rape case: Cab driver Shiva Kumar convicted.

Facebook says site issues cause online hangout to be slow or unavailable to some users

Site issues cause outage for some Facebook users

SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook says unspecified site issues caused the social-networking site to be slow or unavailable for some of its 500 million users.
Facebook spokeswoman Kathleen Loughlin said in an e-mail to The Associated Press just before 10 p.m. PDT Tuesday that the company was working on the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Facebook says site issues cause online hangout to be slow or unavailable to some users.

Yahoo adds a Dapper touch to online ads with acquisition of startup’s targeting technology

Yahoo spruces up its online ads with Dapper deal

SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo is trying to spruce up its online advertising service by buying a startup called Dapper.
Dapper, started four years ago, offers tools that help advertisers create Internet campaigns that connect with the people most likely to be interested in their products or services.
Like many …. Original source  : Yahoo adds a Dapper touch to online ads with acquisition of startup’s targeting technology.

Activision to release first-person shooter ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ in 3-D

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ to be released in 3-D

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – As if the gun-toting action in “Call of Duty: Black Ops” wasn’t expected to feel real enough in high definition, Activision Blizzard Inc. announced Tuesday that the latest entry in its successful first-person-shooter video game franchise would be released in 3-D, yet …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Activision to release first-person shooter ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ in 3-D.

Agreement with 2 carriers to bring wireless access to some NYC subway stations by 2011

Agreement paves way for NYC subway wireless access

NEW YORK – Wireless access is coming to some New York City’s subway stations by late 2011.
AT&T and T-Mobile USA signed 10-year agreements with Transit Wireless on Monday.
Transit Wireless is a wireless company charged with building a wireless network in the subway system.
Under the agreement, at least six …. Read the original article  : Agreement with 2 carriers to bring wireless access to some NYC subway stations by 2011.

Twitter co-founder Williams steps down as CEO to focus on profitability

LONDON – The co-founder of the social networking site Twitter, Evan Williams, has stepped down as the CEO, with COO Dick Costolo taking over as the company’s new chief executive.

According to the BBC, Williams, who has headed the company since 2008, would now focus on “strategies” to make Twitter more profitable. Announcing the …. Original source  : Twitter co-founder Williams steps down as CEO to focus on profitability.

Punjab and Sind Bank Invites Applicants for Clerk Officer

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Punjab and Sind Bank invites candidates belonging to Indian citizenship for recruitment in Officer Cadre and in Clerical cadre for following posts :
1. Clerks : 300 posts in various states (UR-158,OBC-70, SC-56, ST-10), Pay Scale : Rs. 6200 23900, Age : 18-28years
2. Probationary Officer : 450 posts, Pay Scale …. Original source  : Punjab and Sind Bank Invites Applicants for Clerk Officer.

Facebook Gets Patents for the Inventions of Foursquare and Gowalla – What?

NEW YORK — The war among the Location based industry may have been started quite sometime ago but the latest player seems to grab all the trophies. Facebook may have got its pass into the location war battlefield with the birth of Facebook Places launching only a few months ago, but it’s been [..] Read the original article: here.

Facebook I Like It Statuses Viral on the Internet. What it Mean?

Facebook I Like It Statutes have gone viral in the internet. I you visit the Facebook you might end up scratching your head why every of your female friends have resorted to a same Facebook statuses like “I like it on …..”. All the statuses are same in the beginning and only the …. Source article  : Facebook I Like It Statuses Viral on the Internet. What it Mean?.

Yahoo jazzes up search results in attempt to stand out from Bing, bring in more ad revenue

Yahoo revs up search results in turnaround quest

SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc. is jazzing up its Internet search results in an effort to orchestrate a revenue revival.
The additional features will begin appearing Thursday on Yahoo’s U.S. website.
The new tools are designed to get people to the information they seek more quickly, especially when searching about …. Source article  : Yahoo jazzes up search results in attempt to stand out from Bing, bring in more ad revenue.

Summary Box: Facebook introduces tools for separating friends, copying all personal info

Summary Box: Facebook’s new way to define friends

REDEFINING FRIENDSHIPS: Facebook introduced a new tool to make it easier to divide online friends into different groups so its more than 500 million users can narrow the audiences for different things that they post. For instance, one group might be composed of co-workers and others might be … Read more »»».

Verizon says fast 4G wireless coming to cities in Northeast, Calif., elsewhere by year’s end

Verizon says fast 4G wireless coming to 38 cities

NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless said Wednesday that its new wireless broadband network, which offers higher data speeds initially for laptop users, will be live before the end of the year in the cities on the Boston-to-Washington stretch as well as in California, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Verizon says fast 4G wireless coming to cities in Northeast, Calif., elsewhere by year’s end.

Review: Apple TV is improved, but doesn’t beat other ways to get movies from Internet to TV

Review: A better Apple TV doesn’t beat competition

NEW YORK – Apple is a pioneer in many fields, but in the race to connect our TV sets to the Internet, it’s been lagging badly.
Three years ago, the company put out a small box called the Apple TV that brought iTunes movies to the TV set, but [..] Read the original article: here.

Logitech unveils $300 set-top box to bring Google TV service to existing televisions

Logitech unveils Revue, a $300 Google TV set-box

SEATTLE – Logitech is unveiling a $300 set-top box that will bring Google’s new TV service to people who don’t want to buy a new television set.
Logitech International SA, which makes computer mice, webcams and other peripherals, said in May it would build a Google TV set-top box.
Google … Original article on : Logitech unveils $300 set-top box to bring Google TV service to existing televisions.

Draft trade agreement drops several provisions that alarmed technology companies

Draft trade pact more palatable to tech companies

WASHINGTON – For three years, technology and telecommunications companies have watched nervously from the sidelines as the United States and nearly a dozen trading partners have negotiated a trade agreement that critics feared could undermine all sorts of online activities.
But on Wednesday, the U.S. Trade Representative released the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

FBI’s Mueller: Legal changes needed to ensure surveillance in terrorism, criminal cases

Mueller: Revise telecom law to aid terror probes

WASHINGTON – FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday called for changes in federal law to help his agents with surveillance of communications in anti-terrorism and other criminal investigations.
At a conference of intelligence experts, Mueller said that in some instances communications companies are unable to provide electronic communications the … Read more »»».

Raytheon gets $112.3 million Navy contract for radar technology

Raytheon gets Navy contract for $112.3 million

TEWKSBURY, Mass. – Raytheon Co. said Wednesday it has received a $112.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy.
The contract is to design and develop an S-band radar and radar suite controller technology demonstrator for the Navy’s new Air and Missile Defense Radar, called AMDR. Raytheon said the S-band component …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Report: Apple to make iPhones for CDMA networks such as Verizon’s, could go on sale in 2011

Report: Apple to make iPhones for CDMA networks

SEATTLE – A new report says Apple Inc. is getting ready to manufacture an iPhone model that works on the cellular network operated by Verizon Wireless, though it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s coming to that carrier any time soon.
It has long been rumored that Verizon Wireless will eventually … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Report: Apple to make iPhones for CDMA networks such as Verizon’s, could go on sale in 2011.

Study says hospitals could save billions from change in rules on purchases of devices

Study: Medical device buying rules waste billions

NEW YORK – A study published Wednesday says hospitals and the federal government could save tens of billions of dollars a year if they changed the way group purchasing organizations – which buy medical supplies in bulk for member hospitals – are compensated.
The study said hospitals and health care … Read more >>>.

Facebook unveils tools for creating clusters of friends, copying personal information on site

Facebook offers new way to sort friends, copy info

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Facebook is trying to make it easier for people to share their updates selectively and draw distinctions between friends, family members and co-workers on the Web’s biggest social hub.
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and CEO, unveiled the latest changes Wednesday at a press conference [..] Read the original article: here.

Verizon Wireless says 4G high speed coming first to Northeast Corridor, Calif., Chicago, Miami

Verizon says 4G high speed coming to Northeast

NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless says its new wireless broadband network, which offers higher data speeds initially for laptop users, will be live before the end of the year in the cities on the Boston-to-Washington stretch as well as California, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Seattle and others.
In …. Original source  : Verizon Wireless says 4G high speed coming first to Northeast Corridor, Calif., Chicago, Miami.

Cisco takes corporate videoconferencing technology to the living room with $599 ‘umi’ box

Cisco to sell videoconferencing box for the home

SAN FRANCISCO – Cisco Systems Inc., seeking to become a bigger name in consumer electronics, said Wednesday that it’s going to start selling a $599 box that turns living-room TV sets into big videophones.
It’s the first entry by Cisco, the world’s largest maker of computer-networking gear, into a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cisco takes corporate videoconferencing technology to the living room with $599 ‘umi’ box.

Qualcomm ends sales of portable TVs, puts future of mobile TV service in question.

Qualcomm ends sales of portable sets for mobile TV

NEW YORK – It looks as if U.S. consumers just aren’t that interested in getting TV on their phones and other mobile devices.
Wireless technology developer Qualcomm Inc. is pulling back on its efforts to sell mobile TV service under the FLO TV brand. It is ending sales …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pentagon says global cyber war is just beginning

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon and its NATO allies are looking at how to improve their defenses against a cyber war, but the basic question of how to define a cyber attack is complicating efforts.he Pentagon says it is rapidly preparing for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pentagon says global cyber war is just beginning.

Pratibha Murthy murder case: Cab driver sentenced to life

BANGALORE – A fast track court on Friday sentenced cab driver Shiva Kumar to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm.

The accused will serve in jail until his death.

Shiva Kumar had first confessed to the crime, but later backtracked and denied … Read more : Pratibha Murthy murder case: Cab driver sentenced to life.

Vodafone buys 2 telecom expense management firms for $9.7 million total

Vodafone buys 2 telecom expense management firms

LONDON – Vodafone is spending $9.7 million to buy two firms specializing in managing telecom expenses.
Vodafone said Friday that it is buying Australia-based Quickcomm for $6.9 million and U.S.-based based TnT Expense Management for $2.8 million.
Quickcomm has offices in the United States, Britain and Singapore, while TnT has offices … Read more : Vodafone buys 2 telecom expense management firms for $9.7 million total.

Female student’s private sex life thesis makes waves in cyber space

LONDON – A female student in the US has been left devastated after a sex list, in which she ranked the university men she had slept with, became an Internet sensation.

Karen Owen had created the “unofficial senior thesis” on her sex life with athletes at Duke University …. Read the original article  : Female student’s private sex life thesis makes waves in cyber space.

UAE state news agency says Gulf state won’t go ahead with BlackBerry service ban on Monday

UAE, BlackBerry resolve dispute, averting ban

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates backed off a threat to cut key services on BlackBerry smart phones Friday, just days before the ban was set to take effect.
The Gulf federation, home to the region’s business hub and largest airport in Dubai, was planning to shut off … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UAE state news agency says Gulf state won’t go ahead with BlackBerry service ban on Monday.

Senate report: US hires Afghan warlords and thugs, military defends hiring locally

US spending on Afghan security contractors slammed

WASHINGTON – U.S. reliance on private security in Afghanistan that is poorly monitored and often results in the hiring of Afghan warlords is profiting the Taliban and could endanger coalition troops, according to a Senate report. Military officials warn, however, that ending the practice of hiring local guards could … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Senate report: US hires Afghan warlords and thugs, military defends hiring locally.

BPO employee rape case: Quantum of sentence to be pronounced today

BANGALORE – The sentencing of cab driver Shiva Kumar, who was declared guilty for the rape and murder of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm, will take place today.

A fast track court on Wednesday had held …. Source article  : BPO employee rape case: Quantum of sentence to be pronounced today.

Synopsys buys software and engineering firm Optical Research Associates for undisclosed amount

Synopsys buys software firm Optical Research

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Synopsys Inc. on Thursday said it has acquired Optical Research Associates, a privately held optical design software and optical engineering services company.
It is the fifth acquisition announced this year by Synopsys, which makes chip testing and development software. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal closed [..] Read the original article: here.

PayPal iPhone app lets you add checks to PayPal account by snapping photos of them

PayPal iPhone app lets you scan checks to deposit

SAN FRANCISCO – Betting you wouldn’t trek to your bank or the closest ATM if you didn’t have to, PayPal has added a feature to its free iPhone application that lets users deposit checks into their PayPal accounts by taking a picture of them.
The online payment service … Read more >>.

Adobe shares soar on report of possible Microsoft bid, Microsoft declines to comment

Adobe soars on report of possible Microsoft bid

NEW YORK – Shares of Adobe soared in heavy trading Thursday on a report that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discussed a possible buyout of the company.
A report posted in the “Bits” blog of The New York Times said Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to talk … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Adobe shares soar on report of possible Microsoft bid, Microsoft declines to comment.

A look at what will be hot for holiday 2010

A glance at the expected hot holiday gifts

As Americans scrutinize every purchase, merchants are making sure to stock up on holiday gifts that are either practical or offer an affordable way to splurge. Here are some of the hot trends for Christmas 2010:
FASHION: Fur vests – real or fake – and sweaters with Nordic patterns …. Original source  : A look at what will be hot for holiday 2010.

Microsoft search engine Bing signs deal for access to France’s national library

Microsoft’s Bing gains access to France’s archives

PARIS – Microsoft Corp. says it has signed an deal that will give its Bing search engine access to the digital archives of France’s National Library.
The agreement signed Thursday will permit Bing to index and search the library’s Gallica online archive of 1.25 million books and documents, from Moliere …. Original source  : Microsoft search engine Bing signs deal for access to France’s national library.

Motorola Sues against Apple for its Patent Violation

Motorola Mobility has filed patent violation complaints against Apple in the in the Northern District of Illinois and the Southern District of Florida.

Motorola has accused Apple of infringing 18 patents developed by Motorola during their early stages based on their vital technological areas.
The official statement of Motorola is as follows:
Overall, Motorola Mobility’s three complaints include … Original article on : Motorola Sues against Apple for its Patent Violation.

Christmas shoppers’ skittishness likely to have retailers rolling out the discounts

Shoppers may have the upper hand this Christmas

NEW YORK – The Christmas shopping season doesn’t kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they’re prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending.
Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize every purchase, from $20 toys to $1,000 designer jackets, do their homework …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kiwi-Indian students’ facebook page protesting Dixit slur bombarded with racist hate messages

WELLINGTON – The Facebook pages of two Kiwi-Indian students, which they set up to condemn the TV presenter for his ‘racist’ comments against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, have been bombarded with hate messages by many New Zealanders asking the duo to ‘go back to their country’.

According to stuff.co.nz, two law students at Victoria University, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Facebook Chat Not Showing Up For Good

LOS ANGELES, (GaeaTimes.com)- All those who were disappointed because their Facebook chat is not showing up temporarily, should actually be excited and feel happy about it. The reason is that, the social networking site is in the process of offering the users something better.
Many other exciting tools and applications are about to be introduced, for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Facebook Chat Not Showing Up For Good.

Fortune Brands, Motorola and ScanSource are among the big market movers Friday

Fortune Brands, Motorola 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
Fortune Brands Inc., up $3.85 at $55.85
The shares rose after a report that activist investor William Ackman became the largest shareholder in the company.
JC Penney Inc., up 85 cents …. Source  : Fortune Brands, Motorola and ScanSource are among the big market movers Friday.

Neb. football players get iPads, fixed cold tank thanks to Ndamukong Suh’s $2M donation

Neb. football players get iPads thanks to Suh

LINCOLN, Neb. – Ndamukong Suh’s $2 million donation to his alma mater comes with more than few apps for his former teammates.
Nebraska football players now have Apple iPads installed in their lockers.
Athletic director Tom Osborne said Friday that Suh asked for some of the money to be used … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Neb. football players get iPads, fixed cold tank thanks to Ndamukong Suh’s $2M donation.

Facebook co-founder Sean Parker gives $100K to California ballot measure to legalize marijuana

Facebook co-founder gives $100K to pro-pot measure

SAN FRANCISCO – California’s ballot measure to legalize marijuana has a new friend: Facebook co-founder Sean Parker has given $100,000 to back the proposal.
Parker’s donation was reported in Proposition 19 campaign finance filings this week.
And he’s not the first big Proposition 19 donor with ties to the social networking …. Original article  : Facebook co-founder Sean Parker gives $100K to California ballot measure to legalize marijuana.

Loscocco says he quit as Cahill’s running mate after he began to hurt Baker and help Patrick

Loscocco: I quit after Cahill was helping Patrick

BOSTON – The running mate of an independent candidate for Massachusetts governor says he quit the race after learning the candidate was coordinating with the campaign of Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick.
In a statement on Friday, Paul Loscocco (loss-KOH’-koh) said that Timothy Cahill’s political adviser was coordinating with a …. Original source  : Loscocco says he quit as Cahill’s running mate after he began to hurt Baker and help Patrick.

AP Interview: Salman Rushdie mixes fable with video games in new children’s book for his son

AP Interview: Salman Rushdie pens new kids’ book

LONDON – Salman Rushdie, the prize-winning Indian-born writer, has in the past based novels on the politics of India and Pakistan. But his latest book is for teenagers, and the inspiration – at least some of it – came from video games.
In an interview Friday with The Associated …. Original source  : AP Interview: Salman Rushdie mixes fable with video games in new children’s book for his son.

Obama signs bill to help blind, deaf people use smart phones, other emerging technologies

Obama signs technology access bill for disabled

WASHINGTON – Blind and deaf people will be able to more easily use smart phones, the Internet and other technologies that are staples of life and work under a bill signed into law on Friday.
Such a step has been a priority of advocates for the millions of people who … Read more »».

Written for his teenage son, Salman Rushdie’s new book combines video games with fable

Salman Rushdie turns to video games in new book

LONDON – Salman Rushdie says he turned to the world of video games for inspiration for his new book, “Luka and the Fire of Life.”
The writer says he wrote the book for his 13-year-old son. The novel, published this week, is Rushdie’s second book for younger readers.
Rushdie …. Original article  : Written for his teenage son, Salman Rushdie’s new book combines video games with fable.

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales given Swiss award for ‘democratizing the access to knowledge’

Swiss award for Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales

GENEVA – A Swiss organization has awarded Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales 100,000 Swiss francs ($104,000) for “democratizing the access to knowledge.”
The Im Grueene Foundation said Friday the free online encyclopedia “revolutionized the access to knowledge as man’s most important resource” because it allows users to also be contributors.
The Gottlieb … Original article on : Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales given Swiss award for ‘democratizing the access to knowledge’.

UAE says it won’t implement loooming BlackBerry service ban after agreement with phone maker

UAE, BlackBerry resolve dispute, averting ban

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates on Friday backed off a threat to cut key BlackBerry services, just days before a planned ban that could have harmed the country’s business-friendly reputation.
The last-minute decision ended more than two months of brinksmanship with the Canadian company that makes the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UAE says it won’t implement loooming BlackBerry service ban after agreement with phone maker.

Analyst: Microsoft more likely to cooperate with Adobe rather than buy the company

Ahead of the Bell: Adobe and Microsoft
NEW YORK – Investors who drove up shares of software maker Adobe Systems Inc. following reports of a meeting with Microsoft may be too optimistic about a buyout, industry analysts said Friday.

The two companies are more likely to collaborate than do a deal, Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Brad Reback …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Analyst: Microsoft more likely to cooperate with Adobe rather than buy the company.

Adobe AIR Released for Android Platform

We heard about the Adobe AIR earlier this year. The cross-platform application was slated to release in Q4. But having done with a series of demos it has finally got released on the Android platform.

If you are still confused about the function of Adobe AIR, let me shed some light over it. Adobe AIR enables …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Adobe AIR Released for Android Platform.

$1 M Deposited in Checks by Paypal App via iPhone

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The latest app from Paypal was introduced a few moments ago. The check depositing app for iPhone was introduced which turned out to be a big hit in the market. Within a short time around checks of 1M were already received by the company.
This big hit is surely due to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : $1 M Deposited in Checks by Paypal App via iPhone.

“Super X-Ray Vision” is the Future of the Loopt

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — When it comes to location based service industry, names like Foursquare and Gowalla play around the top positions. But, another player in the same field was much more senior than these big giants. Loopt started connecting friends via location long before names like Foursquare and Gowalla entered into the market.
Over … Original article on : “Super X-Ray Vision” is the Future of the Loopt.

Using too much Facebook and Twitter may cost you your job

LONDON – Government and council employees in the UK using social networking sites at work or posting inappropriate comments from home are likely to face serious action, which includes being sacked.

Police censured eight employees last year after they found using police computers to chat with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Using too much Facebook and Twitter may cost you your job.

LimeRa1n Landing On Oct 11

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Those who own Apple products like 3rd generation iPhone and iPod Touch can rejoice now. Geohot – the well known Apple hacker is back in the scene after a hiatus. He has said that a new jailbreak meant for Apple devices will be released shortly which is named LimeRa1n. The hacker … Read : LimeRa1n Landing On Oct 11.

Shane Warne’s most followed Oz celeb on Twitter

MELBOURNE – Spin legend Shane Warne is Australia’s most-followed celeb on Twitter, with more than 187,580 followers.

Melbourne-based Twitter measurement outfit Tribalytic released the list.

Blogger Alister Cameron has been rated second on the list, with more than 181,000 followers.

Tim Bull, CEO of BinaryPlex, the company behind Tribalytic, said Warne’s popularity could partly be explained by his …. Original article  : Shane Warne’s most followed Oz celeb on Twitter.

Oz military networks facing huge cyber espionage threat

CANBERRA – Australia’s top electronic spy unit has warned that the country’s military networks are under siege from soaring levels of cyber strikes by foreign intelligence agencies.

According to News.com.au, the Defence Signals Directorate figures show that the military has experienced 700 attempts a month this year, up from 200 a month … Original article on : Oz military networks facing huge cyber espionage threat.

Google to Roll out Cars that Drives by Itself

Google announced that the company tested a self-driven car that travels 14,000 miles on the street of California. According to software engineer Sebastian Thrun, the car uses video cameras on the rooftop, radar sensors and a laser range finder to maneuver through?? other traffic. However, there is a driver in stand-by mode as well … Read more >>.

Pre-teens should not use Facebook, says Queensland Premier Anna Bligh

MELBOURNE – Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has said that pre-teens should not be on Facebook and insists the social networking site needs to work harder at enforcing the 13-year age limit.

“I think that parents are right when they say that primary school children should not be on Facebook …. Read the original article  : Pre-teens should not use Facebook, says Queensland Premier Anna Bligh.

Prince Harry’s ‘real-life kidnap test’

LONDON – Prince Harry recently underwent an al-Qaida-type kidnap by the SAS to prepare him for his new role as an Army combat pilot.

News of the survival training emerged following a row over a TV docu-drama showing the prince as a Taliban hostage.

In the Channel 4 programme, Harry … Read more »».

Microsoft Formally Launched Windows Phone 7 to the World

Microsoft formally unveiled Windows Phone 7 to the world. He disclosed first time about the specific models and associated OS as well as OEM and carrier relationships. Windows Phone 7 will be introduced in the U.S. starting on Nov 8, with two entries from HTC–the Surround and the HD7–as well as the … Read more »»».

Windows Phone 7: Facts and Features

Microsoft finally came up with the successor of Windows Mobile 6.5.3 in the form of Windows Phone 7. This time around Microsoft’s bid happens to be on the right place. WP7 has started off quite well and is supposed to give both Android and iOS 4 a good challenge.
Well, why not check out a … Read more : Windows Phone 7: Facts and Features.

US Unemployment is still on the Rise

The continuous rise of unemployment in USA remains unabated. As per the report of the leading newspapers in US, unemployment moved to 9.7% from 9.6% in August. CNN Money announced in July that the unemployment will remain 9% till 2012. The Labor department reported that the jobless rate remained in the range of … Read more »»».

Google to Invest US East Coast Offshore Wind Farm Backbone

Google recently invested in a $5 billion transmission line that will help offshore wind development on the eastern seaboard of USA. The internet giant and New York based investment firm God Energies will each contribute 37.5% of the total cost of the 350 mile line which will run from northern New Jersey to Delware …. Source  : Google to Invest US East Coast Offshore Wind Farm Backbone.

Two Million PCs are Part of Botnet in USA

According to the recent research conducted by Microsoft, more than 2.2 million PCs in the last six months are part of Botnet ie the network of infected computers. Brazil ranked second with the number of infected PCs at 550,000.The company conducted the research to aware the users about the danger of malicious networks. When …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

15 Bleeding-Edge Tools that Apple Plans to Unveil

Apple Inc. has always come up with something new now and then. Most of them have been acclaimed by us all.
In recent times the big hit happens to be iPhone, followed by iPad and there are loads of others equally sensational but somehow not equally popular.
Apple’s team of engineers are always there planning to … Original source on Gaea Times at : 15 Bleeding-Edge Tools that Apple Plans to Unveil.

Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral

WASHINGTON – Acentus Akuku, Kenya’s most famous polygamistm, is now on Facebook in a bid to reunite his family, which includes his 100 wives.

Akuku was in his late 90’s when he died from natural causes earlier this month. He married more than 100 women in his lifetime and fathered nearly 200 children.

Now, Nickson Mwanzo, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral.

Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral

WASHINGTON – Acentus Akuku, Kenya’s most famous polygamistm, is now on Facebook in a bid to reunite his family, which includes his 100 wives.

Akuku was in his late 90’s when he died from natural causes earlier this month. He married more than 100 women in his lifetime and fathered nearly 200 children.

Now, Nickson …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral.

Deterministic Parallel Java, an Extension of Java Improves Development of Parallel Apps

Computer scientists at the University of Illinois have developed extensions to Java in order to address the critical issue of parallel application development. And they are planning to do the same for C++. You can check the download page to get the necessary information about the open source DPJ-to-Java compiler.

Development … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Deterministic Parallel Java, an Extension of Java Improves Development of Parallel Apps.

Using subtle satire, Facebook debate criticises Geelani

SRINAGAR – Another day, another shutdown or a curfew… After four months of bearing up, signs of slow frustration appear to be creeping in among Kashmiris. And the writing is on the Facebook wall.

Life in the Kashmir Valley has come to a near standstill. Wonder how long will Kashmiris bear it silently? Perhaps not … Read more : Using subtle satire, Facebook debate criticises Geelani.

Apple iPad to Go on Sale at Verizon Wireless and AT &T Store Starting from October 28

Soon you will be able to buy Apple iPad from AT & Verizon stores. Both of the companies announced on Thursday that they will be selling the Tablet from October 28. AT&T said it will sell the iPad 3G version with its pre-paid 3G plans, and Verizon will roll out the iPad Wi-Fi …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Apple iPad to Go on Sale at Verizon Wireless and AT &T Store Starting from October 28.

Krishna says outsourcing issue will be taken up during Obama’s India visit

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday said India will raise concerns expressed by its IT industry over the US curbs on outsourcing during US President Barack Obama’s maiden visit to India.

“There are some serious reservations … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Krishna says outsourcing issue will be taken up during Obama’s India visit.

New Skype 5.0 for Windows with Facebook Integration and Group Video Calling Launched

The company, Skype, which is filing for an IPO,?? announced the release of Skype 5.0 for windows that integrates Facebook News Feed and Phonebook with it. Logging into your Facebook Connect, you will be able to see your regular News Feed and post status updates that can be synced with your Skype mood … Read : New Skype 5.0 for Windows with Facebook Integration and Group Video Calling Launched.

Do You Think Tablet will Outsell Netbook?

According to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc, the sell of Tablet pc will reach at 19.5 million worldwide by the end of the year 2010. The Research farm further said that Tablet is poised for a strong growth in the forthcoming years. The estimate is total sales of 54.8 million units in 2011, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Do You Think Tablet will Outsell Netbook?.

Twitter severs links with ’star-stalking’ website

LONDON – Micro-blogging giant Twitter has dissolved its links with an upcoming website that plans to ’stalk’ celebrities.

It cut its links after lawyers and privacy campaigners condemned JustSpotted.com as an invasion of privacy.

The website, which is scheduled to begin operating soon, aims to track …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Twitter severs links with ’star-stalking’ website.

50pc of Brit women over 55 log on to Facebook

LONDON – A research has found that social networking sites are a guilty pleasure shared by astonishingly high numbers of ’silver surfers’.

Almost half of female Internet users over 55 regularly log on to sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Even grandparents are joining the forums and …. Original article  : 50pc of Brit women over 55 log on to Facebook.

YouTube Sued for Defamatory Video

A Toronto cop sued Google for $1.2 million damage because he was ridiculed after videos of his actions during the G-20 summit here in June were posted on YouTube. The cop is also seeking the identity of the user who posted them and 24 others who made derogatory comments against him. Constable Adam Josephs … Read more >>>.

Security experts against Chinese company’s NBN deal

SYDNEY – Australian security experts have warned that a Chinese company, bidding to supply equipment to the National Broadband Network (NBN), may spy or launch cyber attacks on government and businesses.

Huawei Technologies’, which has links with Chinese military, has faced opposition from Indian, United States and British intelligence agencies.

An intelligence expert at the Australian National …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Security experts against Chinese company’s NBN deal.

Apple Earnings Call Throws Some Surprise

CUPERTINO (GaeaTimes.com)- It is not quite usual to see the CEO of Apple Inc. – the Cupertino based technology giants to make an appearance at the quarterly Earning call. However, he made an exception this time and also used the opportunity to take potshots at RIM and Google, two old time rivals of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Apple Earnings Call Throws Some Surprise.

Southampton Varsity’s Artificial Experimenter – a new tool for scientists

LONDON – Researchers at the University of Southampton’s School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) have won an award for producing an artificial intelligence that is able to guide scientific experimentation within a laboratory.

PhD students Chris Lovell and Gareth Jones received the Carl Smith Award for best student paper at the thirteenth international conference on … Read more : Southampton Varsity’s Artificial Experimenter – a new tool for scientists.

Apple Announced $20b Revenue and $4b Profit in Q4 Statement

Apple??beat the earnings estimates just like last quarter. The company posted new record of $20.34 billion in revenue and $4.31 billion in profit. EPS is $4.64.?? The company posted revenue of $12.21 billion with a profit of $2.53 billion ($2.77 EPS) about a year ago. Gross margin dropped to 36.9 percent … Original article on : Apple Announced $20b Revenue and $4b Profit in Q4 Statement.

Location Based App “Unsocial” Paves the Path to Smarter Business Networking

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Business Networking is going to get smarter as location based app Unsocial peeks into the arena. Unsocial hauls itself as the meeting point of LinkedIn and Foursquare. It tends to get you in touch with your nearest business network. Basically, it is a mobile app that will cater to a …. Original source  : Location Based App “Unsocial” Paves the Path to Smarter Business Networking.

Phishing Attack Shot Up Sharply, but, Spam Email Goes Down

According to a new report from Symantec, phishing attack rose sharply and the spam email declined at its lowest level since 2008. As of Sept 2010, phishing accounts 89.4% of all emails, down from 92.5% in August. However, the phishing attempt increased by 52% compared to the month before. Meanwhile, the number of phishing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Phishing Attack Shot Up Sharply, but, Spam Email Goes Down.

A Radiccally Revamped Xbox.com by Wednesday Morning

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Microsoft is adding several features with a new design for the gamers at Xbox.com. Social Network integration has been taken a step forward with the option to create an avatar for yourself. It does not end here. The latest and hottest Windows Phone 7 integration is also being added along [..] Read the original article: here.

More than 2 Billion Internet Users Surpasses this Year

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — According to the Internet Telecommunication Union (ITU), the number of Internet users will surpass the figure of 2 Billion by the end of 2010. The figure is quite high when compared to the estimated 6.876 billion from the US Census Bureau. It means about 1/3rd of the total world population …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : More than 2 Billion Internet Users Surpasses this Year.

Global Net Users to Surpass 2 bilion by the End of 2010

According to the latest report by United Nation, one third of the global population are going to be net users by the end of 2010.?? The Telecommunications Union (ITU) further reported that the online users across the globe has doubled in the last five years. Out of 226m new online users this year, two … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Global Net Users to Surpass 2 bilion by the End of 2010.

“Fallout: New Vegas” Gives Good Reviews

LOS ANGELES, (GaeaTimes.com)- After “Fallout 3″, Obsidian Entertainment introduced its new sequel “Fallout: New Vegas”. “Fallout 3″ that was introduced three years back, could successfully create a rave in the world of video gaming. Its sequel however promises a lot more excitement flexibility and depth.
One should not expect much similarities between “Fallout: New Vegas” and … Original article on : “Fallout: New Vegas” Gives Good Reviews.

Apple Earnings Call Throws Some Surprise

CUPERTINO (GaeaTimes.com)- It is not quite usual to see the CEO of Apple Inc. – the Cupertino based technology giants to make an appearance at the quarterly Earning call. However, he made an exception this time and also used the opportunity to take potshots at RIM and Google, two old time rivals of … Original article on : Apple Earnings Call Throws Some Surprise.

Southampton Varsity’s Artificial Experimenter – a new tool for scientists

LONDON – Researchers at the University of Southampton’s School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) have won an award for producing an artificial intelligence that is able to guide scientific experimentation within a laboratory.

PhD students Chris Lovell and Gareth Jones received the Carl Smith Award for best student paper at the thirteenth international conference on …. Source  : Southampton Varsity’s Artificial Experimenter – a new tool for scientists.

Apple Announced $20b Revenue and $4b Profit in Q4 Statement

Apple??beat the earnings estimates just like last quarter. The company posted new record of $20.34 billion in revenue and $4.31 billion in profit. EPS is $4.64.?? The company posted revenue of $12.21 billion with a profit of $2.53 billion ($2.77 EPS) about a year ago. Gross margin dropped to 36.9 percent … Original source on Gaea Times at : Apple Announced $20b Revenue and $4b Profit in Q4 Statement.

Location Based App “Unsocial” Paves the Path to Smarter Business Networking

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Business Networking is going to get smarter as location based app Unsocial peeks into the arena. Unsocial hauls itself as the meeting point of LinkedIn and Foursquare. It tends to get you in touch with your nearest business network. Basically, it is a mobile app that will cater to a …. Original source  : Location Based App “Unsocial” Paves the Path to Smarter Business Networking.

Phishing Attack Shot Up Sharply, but, Spam Email Goes Down

According to a new report from Symantec, phishing attack rose sharply and the spam email declined at its lowest level since 2008. As of Sept 2010, phishing accounts 89.4% of all emails, down from 92.5% in August. However, the phishing attempt increased by 52% compared to the month before. Meanwhile, the number of phishing … Original article on : Phishing Attack Shot Up Sharply, but, Spam Email Goes Down.

50pc of Brit women over 55 log on to Facebook

LONDON – A research has found that social networking sites are a guilty pleasure shared by astonishingly high numbers of ’silver surfers’.

Almost half of female Internet users over 55 regularly log on to sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Even grandparents are joining the forums and … Read more »»».

YouTube Sued for Defamatory Video

A Toronto cop sued Google for $1.2 million damage because he was ridiculed after videos of his actions during the G-20 summit here in June were posted on YouTube. The cop is also seeking the identity of the user who posted them and 24 others who made derogatory comments against him. Constable Adam Josephs …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : YouTube Sued for Defamatory Video.

Security experts against Chinese company’s NBN deal

SYDNEY – Australian security experts have warned that a Chinese company, bidding to supply equipment to the National Broadband Network (NBN), may spy or launch cyber attacks on government and businesses.

Huawei Technologies’, which has links with Chinese military, has faced opposition from Indian, United States and British intelligence agencies.

An intelligence expert at the Australian National …. Original article  : Security experts against Chinese company’s NBN deal.

New Skype 5.0 for Windows with Facebook Integration and Group Video Calling Launched

The company, Skype, which is filing for an IPO,?? announced the release of Skype 5.0 for windows that integrates Facebook News Feed and Phonebook with it. Logging into your Facebook Connect, you will be able to see your regular News Feed and post status updates that can be synced with your Skype mood … Original article on : New Skype 5.0 for Windows with Facebook Integration and Group Video Calling Launched.

Do You Think Tablet will Outsell Netbook?

According to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc, the sell of Tablet pc will reach at 19.5 million worldwide by the end of the year 2010. The Research farm further said that Tablet is poised for a strong growth in the forthcoming years. The estimate is total sales of 54.8 million units in 2011, [..] Read the original article: here.

Twitter severs links with ’star-stalking’ website

LONDON – Micro-blogging giant Twitter has dissolved its links with an upcoming website that plans to ’stalk’ celebrities.

It cut its links after lawyers and privacy campaigners condemned JustSpotted.com as an invasion of privacy.

The website, which is scheduled to begin operating soon, aims to track …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Twitter severs links with ’star-stalking’ website.

Krishna says outsourcing issue will be taken up during Obama’s India visit

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday said India will raise concerns expressed by its IT industry over the US curbs on outsourcing during US President Barack Obama’s maiden visit to India.

“There are some serious reservations … Read more »».

Deterministic Parallel Java, an Extension of Java Improves Development of Parallel Apps

Computer scientists at the University of Illinois have developed extensions to Java in order to address the critical issue of parallel application development. And they are planning to do the same for C++. You can check the download page to get the necessary information about the open source DPJ-to-Java compiler.

Development …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Deterministic Parallel Java, an Extension of Java Improves Development of Parallel Apps.

Using subtle satire, Facebook debate criticises Geelani

SRINAGAR – Another day, another shutdown or a curfew… After four months of bearing up, signs of slow frustration appear to be creeping in among Kashmiris. And the writing is on the Facebook wall.

Life in the Kashmir Valley has come to a near standstill. Wonder how long will Kashmiris bear it silently? Perhaps not … Read more »»».

Apple iPad to Go on Sale at Verizon Wireless and AT &T Store Starting from October 28

Soon you will be able to buy Apple iPad from AT & Verizon stores. Both of the companies announced on Thursday that they will be selling the Tablet from October 28. AT&T said it will sell the iPad 3G version with its pre-paid 3G plans, and Verizon will roll out the iPad Wi-Fi … Read more »».

Two Million PCs are Part of Botnet in USA

According to the recent research conducted by Microsoft, more than 2.2 million PCs in the last six months are part of Botnet ie the network of infected computers. Brazil ranked second with the number of infected PCs at 550,000.The company conducted the research to aware the users about the danger of malicious networks. When … Original source on Gaea Times at : Two Million PCs are Part of Botnet in USA.

The Bankrupt sex.com Got $12m Offer for Sale

According to the court document,?? Caribbean based Clover Holding Limited made an offer of $12m to buy the most coveted internet domain name sex.com. The current owner, Escom LLC, is forced to sell the company due to bankruptcy.?? Esscom purchased the domain from the previous owner in 2006. The bankruptcy court announced that Clover … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The Bankrupt sex.com Got $12m Offer for Sale.

15 Bleeding-Edge Tools that Apple Plans to Unveil

Apple Inc. has always come up with something new now and then. Most of them have been acclaimed by us all.
In recent times the big hit happens to be iPhone, followed by iPad and there are loads of others equally sensational but somehow not equally popular.
Apple’s team of engineers are always there planning to …. Read the original article  : here.

Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral

WASHINGTON – Acentus Akuku, Kenya’s most famous polygamistm, is now on Facebook in a bid to reunite his family, which includes his 100 wives.

Akuku was in his late 90’s when he died from natural causes earlier this month. He married more than 100 women in his lifetime and fathered nearly 200 children.

Now, Nickson Mwanzo, … Read more : Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral.

Dead man with 100 wives gets Facebook page to reunite family at funeral

WASHINGTON – Acentus Akuku, Kenya’s most famous polygamistm, is now on Facebook in a bid to reunite his family, which includes his 100 wives.

Akuku was in his late 90’s when he died from natural causes earlier this month. He married more than 100 women in his lifetime and fathered nearly 200 children.

Now, Nickson [..] Read the original article: here.

Google to Invest US East Coast Offshore Wind Farm Backbone

Google recently invested in a $5 billion transmission line that will help offshore wind development on the eastern seaboard of USA. The internet giant and New York based investment firm God Energies will each contribute 37.5% of the total cost of the 350 mile line which will run from northern New Jersey to …. Original source  : Google to Invest US East Coast Offshore Wind Farm Backbone.

Microsoft Formally Launched Windows Phone 7 to the World

Microsoft formally unveiled Windows Phone 7 to the world. Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO disclosed first time about the specific models and associated OS as well as OEM and carrier relationships. Windows Phone 7 will be introduced in the U.S. starting on Nov 8, with two entries from HTC–the Surround and the HD7–as … Read more >>>.

Windows Phone 7: Facts and Features

Microsoft finally came up with the successor of Windows Mobile 6.5.3 in the form of Windows Phone 7. This time around Microsoft’s bid happens to be on the right place. WP7 has started off quite well and is supposed to give both Android and iOS 4 a good challenge.
Well, why not check out a …. Original article  : Windows Phone 7: Facts and Features.

US Unemployment is still on the Rise

The continuous rise of unemployment in USA remains unabated. As per the report of the leading newspapers in US, unemployment moved to 9.7% from 9.6% in August. CNN Money announced in July that the unemployment will remain 9% till 2012. The Labor department reported that the jobless rate remained in the range of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US Unemployment is still on the Rise.

Google to Roll out Cars that Drives by Itself

Google announced that the company tested a self-driven car that travels 14,000 miles on the street of California. According to software engineer Sebastian Thrun, the car uses video cameras on the rooftop, radar sensors and a laser range finder to maneuver through?? other traffic. However, there is a driver in stand-by mode as well … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google to Roll out Cars that Drives by Itself.

Pre-teens should not use Facebook, says Queensland Premier Anna Bligh

MELBOURNE – Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has said that pre-teens should not be on Facebook and insists the social networking site needs to work harder at enforcing the 13-year age limit.

“I think that parents are right when they say that primary school children should not be on Facebook … Read more : Pre-teens should not use Facebook, says Queensland Premier Anna Bligh.

Prince Harry’s ‘real-life kidnap test’

LONDON – Prince Harry recently underwent an al-Qaida-type kidnap by the SAS to prepare him for his new role as an Army combat pilot.

News of the survival training emerged following a row over a TV docu-drama showing the prince as a Taliban hostage.

In the Channel 4 programme, Harry …. Read the original article  : Prince Harry’s ‘real-life kidnap test’.

Using too much Facebook and Twitter may cost you your job

LONDON – Government and council employees in the UK using social networking sites at work or posting inappropriate comments from home are likely to face serious action, which includes being sacked.

Police censured eight employees last year after they found using police computers to chat with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Using too much Facebook and Twitter may cost you your job.

LimeRa1n Landing On Oct 11

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Those who own Apple products like 3rd generation iPhone and iPod Touch can rejoice now. Geohot – the well known Apple hacker is back in the scene after a hiatus. He has said that a new jailbreak meant for Apple devices will be released shortly which is named LimeRa1n. The hacker … Read more : LimeRa1n Landing On Oct 11.

Shane Warne’s most followed Oz celeb on Twitter

MELBOURNE – Spin legend Shane Warne is Australia’s most-followed celeb on Twitter, with more than 187,580 followers.

Melbourne-based Twitter measurement outfit Tribalytic released the list.

Blogger Alister Cameron has been rated second on the list, with more than 181,000 followers.

Tim Bull, CEO of BinaryPlex, the company behind Tribalytic, said Warne’s popularity could partly be explained by his …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Shane Warne’s most followed Oz celeb on Twitter.

Oz military networks facing huge cyber espionage threat

CANBERRA – Australia’s top electronic spy unit has warned that the country’s military networks are under siege from soaring levels of cyber strikes by foreign intelligence agencies.

According to News.com.au, the Defence Signals Directorate figures show that the military has experienced 700 attempts a month this year, up from 200 a month …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kiwi-Indian students’ facebook page protesting Dixit slur bombarded with racist hate messages

WELLINGTON – The Facebook pages of two Kiwi-Indian students, which they set up to condemn the TV presenter for his ‘racist’ comments against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, have been bombarded with hate messages by many New Zealanders asking the duo to ‘go back to their country’.

According to stuff.co.nz, two law students at Victoria University, … Read more : Kiwi-Indian students’ facebook page protesting Dixit slur bombarded with racist hate messages.

Facebook Chat Not Showing Up For Good

LOS ANGELES, (GaeaTimes.com)- All those who were disappointed because their Facebook chat is not showing up temporarily, should actually be excited and feel happy about it. The reason is that, the social networking site is in the process of offering the users something better.
Many other exciting tools and applications are about to be introduced, for … Read more »»».

Fortune Brands, Motorola and ScanSource are among the big market movers Friday

Fortune Brands, Motorola 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
Fortune Brands Inc., up $3.85 at $55.85
The shares rose after a report that activist investor William Ackman became the largest shareholder in the company.
JC Penney Inc., up 85 cents …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fortune Brands, Motorola and ScanSource are among the big market movers Friday.

Neb. football players get iPads, fixed cold tank thanks to Ndamukong Suh’s $2M donation

Neb. football players get iPads thanks to Suh

LINCOLN, Neb. – Ndamukong Suh’s $2 million donation to his alma mater comes with more than few apps for his former teammates.
Nebraska football players now have Apple iPads installed in their lockers.
Athletic director Tom Osborne said Friday that Suh asked for some of the money to be used …. Original source  : Neb. football players get iPads, fixed cold tank thanks to Ndamukong Suh’s $2M donation.

Facebook co-founder Sean Parker gives $100K to California ballot measure to legalize marijuana

Facebook co-founder gives $100K to pro-pot measure

SAN FRANCISCO – California’s ballot measure to legalize marijuana has a new friend: Facebook co-founder Sean Parker has given $100,000 to back the proposal.
Parker’s donation was reported in Proposition 19 campaign finance filings this week.
And he’s not the first big Proposition 19 donor with ties to the social networking … Read more : Facebook co-founder Sean Parker gives $100K to California ballot measure to legalize marijuana.

Users are More Prone to Smartphone than Computer or TVs

The following story is an excerpt published by Our Mobile Lives, CNN series.?? According to the series,?? more and more smartphone users are ditching their desktops, laptops and even their TVs, and looking for mobile devices to satisfy all their basic technological needs. As per September study conducted by Forrester Research,?? … Read more »».

New MacBook Air Lacks Adobe Flash: War Continues between two ‘A’

Apple has just unveiled new MacBook Air yesterday night. Along with its revelation the new MacBook Air has brought some controversies too. The new Mac product is believed to lack Adobe Flash.
Apple announced the 11.6 inch MacBook Air models along with an updated 13.3-inch MacBook Air version at its “Back to the Mac” event …. Source  : New MacBook Air Lacks Adobe Flash: War Continues between two ‘A’.

Twitter users’ moods can predict rise and fall of stock market

LONDON – A study has found that the general mood among Twitter users can actually predict the rise and fall of the stock market almost a week in advance.

Researchers at Indiana University noticed the correlation between the Dow Jones and the collective public mood after they analysed more than 9.8 … Read more >>>.

Automation Testing Expanded By IBM

MUMBAI, (GaeaTimes.com)- The automation testing tool, Smart Business Development and Test (SBDT) environment, has been updated by one of the leading software companies IBM. This move would enable the enterprise clients to test processes resorting to IBM’s cloud infrastructure and thereby expand and boost their internal developments. This automation testing of Enhanced SBDT environment, would … Original article on : Automation Testing Expanded By IBM.

Meet the woman who has had cyber sex with 60 online ‘lovers’

LONDON – A serial ‘cyber dater’, who spends most evenings online, dating men she has never met, says the idea that attracted her to do so ‘is less commitment and more fun involved’.

Marketing executive Siana Nelson uses email, dating …. Original article  : Meet the woman who has had cyber sex with 60 online ‘lovers’.

Six security personnel killed in Maoist landmine blast in Bihar

PATNA – Maoists have killed four Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel and two Bihar police inspectors in a landmine explosion in Bihar’s Sheohar District, two days after the State went to polls to elect a new assembly.

The explosion took place near the Shaympur Bhitta Police Station area of the district late on Friday night.

Prime Minister … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Six security personnel killed in Maoist landmine blast in Bihar.

Tech Giants To Invest in Social Web

Facebook, Amazon and Zynga will invest in a fund named as sFund to develop application and services for the new generation of social web. The major share of $250m will come from venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. The main focus is going to be on social start-ups for industries from …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US Senate polls: Democratic outsource attack alienating Indian American vote bank

NEW YORK – Democratic attacks on employment outsourcing in this year’s campaigns are alienating a once-stalwart source of the party’s funding, Indian-Americans, who believe India is sharing blame unfairly for the decline of U.S. manufacturing jobs.

Indian-Americans who work in multinationals with South Asian operations say attacks on outsourcing ignore that U.S. companies outsource certain services …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US Senate polls: Democratic outsource attack alienating Indian American vote bank.

IBM Unveiled Security Solution to Dispel the Fear of Cloud Security among Enterprises

IBM recently introduced security assessments solution that will make cloud computing safer.???? It was aimed to target the security challenges of cloud computing with the help of?? new cloud security planning and assessment services and managed services to help clients secure their clouds. The latest study conducted by IBM among 556 IT managers globally, …. Source  : IBM Unveiled Security Solution to Dispel the Fear of Cloud Security among Enterprises.

China Launches its Online Map Service to Compete with Google Earth

China launched its own Satellite mapping service, Map World.?? State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping (SBSM) yesterday unveiled the free online mapping service. Xu Deming, director of the SBSM, said that “it will allow users to fly over mountains and plains around the world and search restaurants and traffic information across the country, …. Original article  : China Launches its Online Map Service to Compete with Google Earth.

3D soundscape to updates your Facebook, Twitter

WASHINGTON – AudioFeeds, software that provides 3D soundscape, could soon be alerting you, via your headphones, to updates on your social network and news feeds.

The software announces Facebook updates such as friend requests with watery sounds like drips, bubbles and splashes.

Bird calls are reserved for Twitter, while musical sounds …. Original article  : 3D soundscape to updates your Facebook, Twitter.

Global Confidence Went Down as There is No Respite of Recession: Nielsen

According to the survey by Nielsen, global confidence dropped in September significantly across Europe and USA because half of the consumers worldwide think they are still in recession.?? For many consumers,?? income hit at its lowest level since the quarterly survey began four years ago and?? 27 percent of Americans, 19 percent … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Global Confidence Went Down as There is No Respite of Recession: Nielsen.

Firesheep Extension A Boon For Hackers!

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- There is a good news for those aspiring hackers who have always dreamt about getting access to the email or social network account of others. There is a new extension of Mozilla Firefox on the horizon that claims to enable the users to hack into others accounts using an open Wi … Read : Firesheep Extension A Boon For Hackers!.

Opera to Add Powerful Features in the Upcoming Version

The Web Browser company Opera announced some of the interesting features before the release of the upcoming version, Opera 11 Alpha at its recently held conference in Oslo. The key feature of the new version is the the ability to customize the application.?? Opera 11 will support extensions, apart from the widgets that the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tony Blair’s wife Cherie flogs his autograph on eBay for 10 pounds

LONDON – Tony Blair’s wife has invited controversy after she flogged ex-British PM’s autograph for 10 pounds on eBay.

Mega-rich barrister Cherie, 56, advertised a signed ‘bookplate’ page, which carries copies of Blair’s autobiography ‘A Journey’.

It was originally offered for 25 pounds on the web auction site but sold for a tenner on an account …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US Air Force releases its cyber warfare manual online

WASHINGTON – A new United States Air Force (USAF) manual for cyber warfare has been made public, which dwells mostly on protecting military computer networks and makes little mention of attacking others.

The manual ‘Cyberspace Operations: Air Force Doctrine Document 3-12′ is dated July 15, but was not made public until this month.

According to the …. Original article  : US Air Force releases its cyber warfare manual online.

Chinese Twitter user arrested for supporting jailed ‘uncle’Nobel winner Xiaobo

LONDON/BEIJING – Beijing Police have arrested a woman after she tweeted her intention to march with a banner praising jailed Nobel peace prize winner Lui Xiaobo.

According to a Guardian report, police seized the woman from her house in the middle of the night after she tweeted her intention to demonstrate with the banner.

Zhang Shijie, a …. Source  : Chinese Twitter user arrested for supporting jailed ‘uncle’Nobel winner Xiaobo.

DD left with permanent legacy after CWG

NEW DELHI – Public broadcaster Doordarshan has been left with a permanent legacy after the 2010 Commonwealth Games as now its staff knows “how to go about such an event” and even have new software at their disposal, says its chief.

“If such events take place, only then do improvements come about. We now have … Read more >>.

How to import / evaluate Groovy scripts within groovy

If you are bored with your same old programming language, then help yourself with a little “Groovy” touch. Groovy is an object-oriented programming language which can be used as a scripting language for the Java Platform. The brainchild of superstar developers James Strachan and Bob McWhirter, Groovy is an agile development language that is … Original source on Gaea Times at : How to import / evaluate Groovy scripts within groovy.

Vietnam is the Haven for High-Tech Criminals

According to McAfee report,?? 58% domain that was hosted in Vietnam’s vn domain is the breeding ground for Malware. If you visit those sites, your data may be stolen or your pc may be hijacked. The survey was targeted?? among 27 million sites all together around the world. Out of those, 6.2% site were …. Original source  : Vietnam is the Haven for High-Tech Criminals.

Chandigarh IT companies incur losses due to economic depression

CHANDIGARH – The Information Technology (IT) companies in Chandigarh are incurring huge losses since past few months due to an unsupportive economic scenario.

Several IT companies are contemplating ending their operations and moving to other ‘business-friendly’ zones.

The small-scale units are claiming to be running into losses for the past few months.

The escalating costs of real …. Original source  : Chandigarh IT companies incur losses due to economic depression.

Silicon Valley VCs Rely on Asian Companies for IPO

The recent deals from the venture capitalist firm,?? Sequoia Capital made it obvious that Silicon Valley firms eye on Asia for initial public offering. The shift to Asia was very prominent this week with the IPO of Chinese Internet retailer, Mecox Lane, at NASDAQ, and that proves the real shortage of new public … Read : Silicon Valley VCs Rely on Asian Companies for IPO.

The Launch of White iPhone to be Delayed until Next Spring

Apple revealed on Tuesday that the most popular white iphone is going to hit the shelves sometimes in the next spring. Although, the company launched iPhone 4 in June, the white model was expected to be released first in July, then in the end of this year, now in the next spring. The company …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : The Launch of White iPhone to be Delayed until Next Spring.

Sony Playstation Phone Running on Android Gingerbread Disclosed

Engadget got hold of the real PlayStation phone that most of the people are waiting for.?? The gadget is expected to hit the market sometime in the end of 2010, and early 2011. Playstation phone is loaded with upcoming Android 3.0 Gingerbread with Sony marketplace where you will be able to purchase and download … Original article on : Sony Playstation Phone Running on Android Gingerbread Disclosed.

How to create Single Image from Multiple Images Online

Do you like to play with images? Then, making a collage with your college days photos or with the snaps that reminisces some unforgettable moments spent with your loved one must be a exhilarating job for you. You can collect your old days photos from different social networking sites such as Facebook, Orkut and save …. Original source  : How to create Single Image from Multiple Images Online.

White House reveals how Obama will address outsourcing issue during India trip

WASHINGTON – The White House has revealed how President Barack Obama will address the sensitive issue of outsourcing when he undertakes his visit to India between November 6 and 9.

The basic message, it appears, will be that the outsourcing of U.S. jobs that has resulted in Indians doing customer support and software services for myriad …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : White House reveals how Obama will address outsourcing issue during India trip.

Big Name Firms Get Together to Promote Cloud Alliance

70 big firms like BMW, Shell and Marriott Hotels met together and?? said that cloud computing can not be implemented in full swing unless major firms work together. The companies formed Open Data Alliance Center to push technology standards. The IT spending of those firms stand at $50 altogether. The principal goal of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Big Name Firms Get Together to Promote Cloud Alliance.

Koobaface for Mac OS X Found on Facebook

According to the researchers,?? if you are a Mac OS X user and visit social networking site like?? Facebook, MySpace and Twitter,?? chances are high that your PC may be infected by Koobaface.?? The Malware ultimately tries to gather sensitive information after infection?? from the victims such as credit card numbers etc. Currently, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Government’s Public Diplomacy Division gets prestigious e-governance award for 2010

NEW DELHI – The Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs was on Thursday given the prestigious India eGov 2.0 Awards 2010 for the most innovative use of social media and Web 2.0 tools in government.

The …. Source article  : Government’s Public Diplomacy Division gets prestigious e-governance award for 2010.

Real Ghost Photos In iPhone

UTAH (Gaea Times.com) What can be a better gift for Halloween than an iPhone with real looking ghost images?. Techno geeks and innocent pranksters are delighted with the launch of a new app that is fun to use. Appdicted, LLC, has launched a newly updated product Scarfaced 1.1 for iPhone, iPhone touch and iPad …. Original article  : Real Ghost Photos In iPhone.

Top 10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Phishing

There were approximately 126,700 phishing attack in the second half of 2009. A criminal organization called the Avalanche was responsible for more than 24% of the aforesaid attacks. All they did was to target a group of individuals who were not technologically equipped, and people who were left in a lurch like an unemployed … Read more : Top 10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Phishing.

Oracle Claims that Gogle Copied the Java Code Directly

Oracle amended their original?? lawsuit by claiming ‘approximately one third of Android’s Application Programmer Interface (API) packages’ are ‘derivative of Oracle’s copyrighted Java API packages’ and related documents”. The company initiated the first lawsuit in August due to the fact that a section of Google’s mobile OS platform violates Java-related copyrights that Oracle …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oracle Claims that Gogle Copied the Java Code Directly.

3G Mobile Internet Reaches Mount Everest

NEPAL (GaeaTimes.com) — Technology has reached the pinnacle of Mount Everest! Nepali mobile network Ncell has successfully installed the first 3G station at the summit of Mount Everest. This will enable the visitors, climbers and people living in the Khumbu valley to make calls and access internet wirelessly.

As a testing measure of the … Read more : 3G Mobile Internet Reaches Mount Everest.

Detectives in UK to get lessons on using Facebook, Twitter

LONDON – Detectives in UK will now be trained to use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to catch killers and other criminals.

Student investigators will be shown how they could trace wanted people on Facebook and Twitter, where they might leave posts revealing valuable clues.

Around 3,500 student detectives take the initial crime investigator’s development … Read more >>>.

How Safe and Secure Your Cellphone is?

Online security is a big industry. You can consider Symantec and Kaspersky . Their whole business model is centered around the digital threat. You can subscribe their service like anti-virus software, back up tools, up-to-the-minute virus, bugs, worms and Trojan information to prevent hacks and identity theft. Similarly, Technorati Business blog asked … Read more >>.

UK MPs Charge Google for Gathering Street View Data

British MPs accuses Google for hiding information in terms of gathering?? Wi-Fi data via its Street View cars. Conservative MP Robert Halfon said “I find it hard to believe that a company with the creative genius and originality of Google could map the personal Wi-Fi details, computer passwords and email addresses of … Read more >>>.

Govt. to monitor mobile tower radiation levels from Nov.16: Pilot

NEW DELHI – The Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Sachin Pilot, said on Saturday that nationwide random testing of radiations emitted by mobile towers will commence from November 16.

It will be done by the Telecom Engineering [..] Read the original article: here.

Your profile picture on Facebook says it all

ADELAIDE – An Adelaide-based social media strategist has revealed how the profile pictures on Facebook can tell more about the person than they realise.

Lee Hopkins said a photograph of yourself in front of the Eiffel Tower, riding an elephant in Bali or any other travel shot suggests you are adventurous and keen to make your … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Your profile picture on Facebook says it all.

Oxford University girls forced to dress as babies in bizarre initiation ritual

LONDON – Shocking images of a number of female students forced into a booze-fuelled initiation ceremony dressed as babies at Oxford University have appeared on Facebook.

Pictures from the Babies and Teenage Mums event showed first year lacrosse team members being made to suck on dummies and … Original article on : Oxford University girls forced to dress as babies in bizarre initiation ritual.

“Golden Eye 007??? To Be Relaunched

LOS ANGELES, (GaeaTimes.com)- “Golden Eye 007″ has been one of the favorite video games for several James Bond fans. However, it is set to get even better as the game is all set to be relaunched on November 2, with some new incorporation and more excitements. “Golden Eye 007″ remake will be launched for Nintendo … Read more >>.

Palin not amused by State Department’s B-Day Tweet to Ahmadinejad

WASHINGTON – State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley sent a birthday message to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad via Twitter Friday, prompting a response by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin who described the post as “mind boggling foreign policy.”

Crowley … Read : Palin not amused by State Department’s B-Day Tweet to Ahmadinejad.