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Buy 43 iPads with the Price of Apple Lisa

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:50pm CDT by Dipankar Das

The price of Apple Lisa was $9995 when it was introduced first in 1983. If you consider the inflation, it would cost $21,844.85 in today's market. Today you can buy 43 iPads at $499 each with this amount of money. Considering the inflation today, iPad is less expensive than Apple I ($2,540.07), Macintosh ... Original article on : Buy 43 iPads with the Price of Apple Lisa.

Micron reports second-consecutive quarterly profit after 3 years of losses

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 8:21pm CDT by AP

Micron swings to profit in second quarter BOISE, Idaho — Micron Technology Inc. reported its second-consecutive quarterly profit, further rebounding after more than three years of losses. The Boise-based semiconductor maker on Wednesday posted net income of $365 million, or 39 cents per share, in the quarter that ended March 4. It lost $763 million, or 99 .... Original source : Micron reports second-consecutive quarterly profit after 3 years of losses.

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Electric-vehicle maker gets $22M federal grant to produce zero-emission trucks at KC plant

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 7:44pm CDT by Heather Hollingsworth

more images more images Mo. electric-vehicle maker gets $22M federal grant KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding a Kansas City maker of electric vehicles an additional $22 million to help with the development of zero-emission trucks and research their effectiveness. After announcing the grant during a news conference Wednesday at Smith Electric Vehicles Corp.'s .... Read the original article : Electric-vehicle maker gets $22M federal grant to produce zero-emission trucks at KC plant.

Research In Motion posts 4th-quarter profit, revenue as subscriber base grows

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:28pm CDT by Rob Gillies

more images more images more images RIM: higher 4Q profit as subscriber base grows TORONTO — BlackBerry phone maker Research In Motion Ltd. on Wednesday reported sharply higher earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter but its stock dropped because its revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations. For the three months that ended Feb. 27, RIM earned $710 million, or ... Read : Research In Motion posts 4th-quarter profit, revenue as subscriber base grows.

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Even before touching an iPad, Apple fans envision the holes it can fill in their digital lives

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 4:22pm CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images more images Sight unseen, fans hear 'iPad' and think 'iWant' SEATTLE — People who lined up to buy the first iPhone knew what they were paying hundreds of dollars for: a new cell phone that promised to be better. Apple Inc.'s newest gadget, the iPad tablet computer, falls into a category that's foreign [..] Read the original article: here.

YouTube hopes to get users to watch more clips by simplifying video playback pages

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by Rachel Metz

more images more images more images YouTube video playback pages get a new look SAN FRANCISCO — One of the most popular sites on the Web — YouTube — is getting a new look. The video-sharing site owned by Google Inc. is trying to de-clutter its video playback page in an effort to drive people to watch more of its ... Original source on Gaea Times at : YouTube hopes to get users to watch more clips by simplifying video playback pages.

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Kleiner Perkins doubles fund investing in Apple’s mobile gadgets to cash in on iPad

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by AP

more images more images Kleiner Perkins making big bet on Apple's iPad MENLO PARK, Calif. — One of Silicon Valley's top venture capital firms is doubling its bet on Apple's mobile gadgets in hopes of cashing in on the highly anticipated iPad. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers has added $100 million to an "iFund" that started with $100 million ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kleiner Perkins doubles fund investing in Apple’s mobile gadgets to cash in on iPad.

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Where the censors still roam: Google under increasing pressure to edit content outside China

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:24pm CDT by Michael Liedtke

more images more images more images Google has censorship balancing act outside China SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. didn't stop wrangling with censorship when the company moved its search engine out of mainland China to shed its restraints on what can be shown on the Internet. Even in countries Google has no intention of leaving, the world's Web search leader .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Where the censors still roam: Google under increasing pressure to edit content outside China.

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Google alleges Vietnam government cyberattacks targeting opponents of sensitive mine project

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 12:14pm CDT by Ben Stocking

more images more images more images Google: Online attacks aimed at Vietnam's critics HANOI, Vietnam — Google Inc. accused Vietnam on Wednesday of stifling political dissent with cyberattacks, the latest complaint by the Internet giant against a communist regime following a public dispute with China over online censorship. Like China, Vietnam tightly controls the flow of information and has said .... Original source : Google alleges Vietnam government cyberattacks targeting opponents of sensitive mine project.

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SS&C Technologies shares jump after IPO prices at top of range, raising $160.9 million

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:37am CDT by AP

SS&C Tech shares rise as IPO starts trading NEW YORK — Shares of SS&C Technologies Holdings are rising in their IPO debut after the company raised $160.9 million. The Windsor, Conn., company provides software and back-office services for the financial services sector. It follows two successful technology IPOs last week. SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. and its shareholders sold .... Original article : SS&C Technologies shares jump after IPO prices at top of range, raising $160.9 million.

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Yahoo’s Email Account in China Was Hacked

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:23am CDT by Dipankar Das

According to a Beijing-based press association, the email accounts of foreign journalists in China and Taiwan got hacked. Recently, Google got into a row with Chinese authorities because Gmail accounts based China have been hacked. The Foreign Correspondents' Club of China(FCCC)reported eight cases of hacking of Yahoo Email accounts in China. The company ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Yahoo’s Email Account in China Was Hacked.

Shares of wireless network provider Meru Networks soar after IPO raises $65.8M

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 10:00am CDT by AP

Meru Networks shares soar in IPO debut NEW YORK — Shares of wireless network provider Meru Networks are soaring after the initial public offering priced at the top of its expected range, raising $65.8 million. The Sunnyvale, Calif. company, founded in 2002, helps small- and mid-sized businesses connect to the Internet. It follows two successful technology IPOs from .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Shares of wireless network provider Meru Networks soar after IPO raises $65.8M.

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Sitcom ‘Modern Family’ and National Public Radio’s Web site among 2009 Peabody Award winners

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 9:42am CDT by AP

Sitcom 'Modern Family' among 2009 Peabody winners ATHENS, Ga. — The winners of the 2009 Peabody Awards include the ABC sitcom "Modern Family," the BBC's dramatic reconstruction "The Day that Lehman Died" and National Public Radio's Web site. The awards announced Wednesday at the University of Georgia recognize excellence in radio, television, cable and electronic media but .... Source article : Sitcom ‘Modern Family’ and National Public Radio’s Web site among 2009 Peabody Award winners.

How to View Online Google Maps in Offlinemode

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 9:30am CDT by Partho

more images Most of you use Google map or other online maps to search directions and locations. In order to use these free web mapping services you have to go online. However, what if you are on the go and the looking for a spot, with no internet access. This is where you need an application ... Read : How to View Online Google Maps in Offlinemode.

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Gov’t proposes banning commercial bus, truck drivers from texting behind the wheel

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 9:18am CDT by Ken Thomas

Gov't: Ban texting at wheel by commercial drivers WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department is proposing a ban on text messaging at the wheel by interstate commercial truck and bus drivers. The plan would make permanent an interim ban announced in January by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. It would apply to drivers of interstate buses and trucks over .... Original source : Gov’t proposes banning commercial bus, truck drivers from texting behind the wheel.

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Cisco dropping Linksys name from new line of consumer Wi-Fi routers, inspired by Flip cameras

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 8:56am CDT by Peter Svensson

Cisco dropping Linksys brand from new routers NEW YORK — Cisco Systems Inc. is trying to remove the techspeak from home Wi-Fi routers and make the equipment easier to install and set up. On Wednesday, it's introducing a new brand in consumer routers: "Cisco Valet." It will be the first time it sells consumer routers without the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Cisco dropping Linksys name from new line of consumer Wi-Fi routers, inspired by Flip cameras.

How to Track Google Adsense Check via Bluedart in India and Get AdSense Check Re-issued

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 8:30am CDT by Partho

We had provided you some tips to fillip your Google AdSense earnings by category &Ad-filtering, but what if your check doesn't reach you. Ever since Google has taken to BlueDart Courier for AdSense , it has become difficult to track status of the check through the reference number at BlueDart website. The Google support forum ... Read more >>.

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“Miegakure”: The 4D Puzzle

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 6:08am CDT by shantanu

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (GaeaTimes.com)- If you thought 3D was the ultimate stop, think again. This time we have 4D offering which comes in the shape of a puzzle gaming platform called "Miegakure". "Miegakure" puzzle is being developed upon the very idea of moving in a 3d environ that ultimately employs twists and turns to give it .... Original source : Miegakure : The 4D Puzzle.

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Google alleges that online attacks are aimed at opponents of sensitive Vietnam mine project

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 5:17am CDT by Ben Stocking

more images more images more images more images more images Google: Online attacks aimed at Vietnam critics HANOI, Vietnam — Google Inc. says it has found another case of cyberattacks being used to suppress political dissent, this time to silence opponents of a Vietnamese mining project that involves a state-run Chinese company. Computer security firm McAfee said the perpetrators may be linked [..] Read the original article: here.

Google service disruption in China is sign of more to come, say industry watchers

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 5:01am CDT by Alexa Olesen

more images more images more images Google service disruption bodes ill for Chinese BEIJING — Disruptions suffered by Google Inc.'s Chinese search service show how vulnerable it remains to the country's Internet police — a threat industry executives said is likely to drive users and advertisers in the mainland away. Though service resumed Wednesday, many users inside China were unable .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Google service disruption in China is sign of more to come, say industry watchers.

Ericsson gets $1.3B deal in India to expand and upgrade Bharti Airtel networks

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 2:12am CDT by AP

Ericsson gets $1.3B network deal in India STOCKHOLM — Swedish wireless equipment maker L.M. Ericsson AB says it has received a deal worth $1.3 billion from India's largest telecommunications operator, Bharti Airtel Ltd., to expand and upgrade its networks. Ericsson says the expansion will help Airtel to put a converged network into place and expand its coverage .... Read the original article : here.

Google: Online attacks aimed at opponents of sensitive Vietnam mine project

Posted: March 31st, 2010, 1:37am CDT by Ben Stocking

more images more images more images more images Google: Critics of Vietnam mine face online attack HANOI, Vietnam — Google Inc. says malicious software has been used to spy on Vietnamese computer users opposed to a controversial bauxite mine in the Southeast Asian country. Computer security firm McAfee said the perpetrators may be linked to the communist government. The "malware" has .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Inventors of Post-it notes and GPS, 14 others, to be inducted into Inventors Hall of Fame

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:05pm CDT by Natasha T. Metzler

Significant inventors inducted into hall of fame WASHINGTON — The inventors of Post-it notes and the technologies that led to video games, modern scuba diving equipment and GPS technology are among the 16 new members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The 2010 honorees will be inducted Wednesday afternoon at the Commerce Department. Previous members include ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Inventors of Post-it notes and GPS, 14 others, to be inducted into Inventors Hall of Fame.

Utah jury decides ownership battle for Unix computer systems in favor of Novell Inc.

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 5:11pm CDT by Paul Foy

more images more images more images more images Utah jury decides Unix battle in favor of Novell SALT LAKE CITY — Novell Inc. never sold ownership rights to Unix computer software code when it allowed another company to take over the servicing of the venerable server operating system used by large corporations, a jury in Utah decided Tuesday. The verdict was ... Read more : Utah jury decides ownership battle for Unix computer systems in favor of Novell Inc..

Guillen and White Sox eager for season, would like to put Twitter tussle behind them

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by Andrew Seligman

more images more images White Sox spring included tweeting tussle GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ozzie Guillen just had to point out what a nice job his hair stylist did and how cool his new shades are. As news goes, that barely registered. The Chicago White Sox's manager is simply providing glimpses into his personal life through his Twitter account, and if .... Original article : Guillen and White Sox eager for season, would like to put Twitter tussle behind them.

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Foreign reporters in China say Yahoo accounts were hacked in country’s latest Internet trouble

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 2:11pm CDT by Anita Chang

more images more images more images Journalists in China say Yahoo accounts hacked BEIJING — Yahoo e-mail accounts belonging to foreign journalists appeared to have been hacked and Google's Chinese search engine was intermittently blocked Tuesday, the latest troubles in China's heavily censored Internet market. The Yahoo Inc. accounts of at least three journalists and an analyst became inaccessible over .... Source : Gaea News Network.

IBM to help US Federal Aviation Administration with computer network security

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 1:11pm CDT by AP

more images more images IBM to help aviation agency with computer security WASHINGTON — IBM Corp. said Tuesday that it is working with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to build an improved security system for the agency's computer networks. The company said its technology will allow the agency to make better use of the data flowing though its networks .... Source : IBM to help US Federal Aviation Administration with computer network security.

Avago Technologies sues STMicroelectronics over optical mouse patents

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 12:50pm CDT by AP

Avago Technologies sues STMicroelectronics SAN JOSE, Calif. — Avago Technologies said Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against STMicroelectronics NV, one of the world's top analog chip makers, alleging infringement of four patents covering optical navigation technology. The lawsuit was filed March 15 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Avago's general counsel, Patricia .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Avago Technologies sues STMicroelectronics over optical mouse patents.

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Facebook scrapping ‘become a fan’ concept in favor of asking people whether they ‘like’ brands

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images Facebook to nix 'become a fan of' for 'like' NEW YORK — Facebook is about to change the way it asks its users to connect to brands and celebrities on the site. Rather than ask people to "become a fan" of say, Starbucks or Lady Gaga, Facebook will instead let users click .... Original article : Facebook scrapping ‘become a fan’ concept in favor of asking people whether they ‘like’ brands.

Now You can Use Eye Movements to Play Computer Games

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by Dipankar Das

The students, from Imperial College London (ICL) invented an open source Computer Game called "Pong" that can be played by the movements of eye. A player needs his eye to move a bat to play a ball while it bounces around the screen. If you want to play the game, you have to wear .... Original source : Now You can Use Eye Movements to Play Computer Games.

Neutral Tandem shares fall after patent setback; Oppenheimer cuts stock rating

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 11:13am CDT by AP

Neutral Tandem shares fall after patent setback NEW YORK — Shares of communications company Neutral Tandem stumbled Tuesday after a setback in an ongoing patent dispute. Neutral Tandem's technology connects different phone companies so that a call from one can be accepted by another. Its privately held rival Peerless Network LLC announced Monday that the U.S. Patent ... Read more >>>.

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Apple shares hit another all-time high after report that an iPhone on Verizon Wireless is near

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by AP

more images more images more images Verizon report sends Apple shares to all-time high SEATTLE — Apple Inc. shares reached an all-time high Tuesday after a newspaper report said the iPhone could find a new U.S. sales outlet through Verizon Wireless. Since its 2007 launch, the iPhone has been available in the U.S. only to subscribers of AT&T Inc., which .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Apple shares hit another all-time high after report that an iPhone on Verizon Wireless is near.

Top 10 iPhone Hacks You Never Knew

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 9:52am CDT by Partho

more images As they say "you have an iPhone app for everything you can think of", still there's much that the smartphone can't do. While we are not unsatisfied with iPhone, its inherently that we keep craving for more. Most of you would love to see your iPhone perform what it never does. It requires nimble .... Original article : Top 10 iPhone Hacks You Never Knew.

Infinity Ward Dismisses Bad Company Threat

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by shantanu

more images more images SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Robert Bowling of Infinity Ward has expressed his confidence that no game can hamper the position of the game COD: Modern Warfare 2 and he is not worried about any War FPS. Touted as the most promising game of the year for the console players, Modern Warfare 2 has already .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Apple iPhone HD Set For June Release

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 9:15am CDT by shantanu

NEW YORK, (GaeaTimes.com)-Apple has been looking forward to drop in their flagship model iPhone Hd that has been making the news since the launch of iPhone 3gs when Steve Jobs had claimed something bigger & better than 3GS is about to unfold itself. People all around has been taking wild guess and a string of ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apple iPhone HD Set For June Release.

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Minn.’s Pawlenty, potential GOP presidential candidate, to hold town hall meeting on Facebook

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by Martiga Lohn

more images more images Minn.'s Pawlenty to hold town hall on Facebook ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a potential Republican presidential candidate, is reaching out to supporters across the country with a town hall meeting on Facebook, one of the first of its kind. Alex Conant, Pawlenty's political spokesman, said the event Wednesday will feature the ... Read : Minn.’s Pawlenty, potential GOP presidential candidate, to hold town hall meeting on Facebook.

Yahoo News Ropes in Politico Reporter Michael Calderone

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 8:10am CDT by Partho

more images Why is yahoo.com getting hotter and hotter today? Starting with status update for Facebook on Yahoo.mail, the tech major has roped in Michael Calderone, the eminent Politico media reporter. Calderone will be leaving his media blog at WinTheMorning.com for a new role in Yahoo News. It's hard to take that a site like news.yahoo.com .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Yahoo News Ropes in Politico Reporter Michael Calderone.

Large Hadron Collider Test Successful

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:24am CDT by shantanu

more images GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (GaeaTimes.com)- The attempts of the researchers and scientists involved with the CERN project to run the Large Hadron Collider to its maximum energy level hit a roadblock today after a power glitch was found in the gigantic underground particle accelerator. However, it was fixed later and the test turned out to be .... Original article : Large Hadron Collider Test Successful.

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China’s Geely says costs of Volvo purchase goes well beyond the $1.8B to a planned $2.7B

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:22am CDT by Bonnie Cao

China's Geely to put $900 million more into Volvo BEIJING — Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group expects to spend hundreds of millions of dollars beyond the $1.8 billion purchase price for Volvo Cars to make the Swedish car company profitable, Geely's chairman said Tuesday. Geely is projecting a total tab of $2.7 billion for its takeover .... Source article : China’s Geely says costs of Volvo purchase goes well beyond the $1.8B to a planned $2.7B.

SAS sees 1st quarter loss before tax of $138 mln, says conditions for rights issue are met

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:13am CDT by AP

Airline SAS sees Q1 loss before tax of $138 mln STOCKHOLM — Scandinavian airline group SAS AB says it expects a loss before tax of 1 billion kronor ($138 million) in the first quarter due to weak demand and negative effects from currency exchange rates. The airline Tuesday said loss before tax for January and February was .... Source article : SAS sees 1st quarter loss before tax of $138 mln, says conditions for rights issue are met.

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Toyota holds quality meeting to help repair reputation; promises quicker complaint response

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 7:05am CDT by Yuri Kageyama

more images more images Toyota promises quicker response on quality issues TOYOTA, Japan — Toyota promised to respond faster to customer complaints as it held its first meeting of a quality experts committee set up to help salvage a reputation battered by massive recalls and reports of runaway vehicles. Toyota Motor Corp. appointed chief quality officers in key regions ... Read more >>>.

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Official: Taiwan firms to launch tablet PCs to compete against Apple’s iPad

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 5:57am CDT by AP

more images more images Taiwan computer firms to launch tablet PCs TAIPEI, Taiwan — Acer Inc. and AsusTek Computer Inc. are developing tablet computers to compete with Apple Inc.'s iPad and plan to unveil them at an industry show in June, an official said Tuesday. Acer, the world's third-largest PC vendor, and AsusTek are among Taiwanese computer companies that ... Read : Official: Taiwan firms to launch tablet PCs to compete against Apple’s iPad.

Kaspersky Antivirus Proves Its Mettle

Posted: March 30th, 2010, 3:42am CDT by shantanu

more images more images MOSCOW (GaeaTimes.com)- There was a time the PC users had very little choice in selecting their system security suites and the applications often slowed down their machines to a large extent. However, with the advancement of technology, they have got many choices nowadays. The users who are looking for a hassle free and ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kaspersky Antivirus Proves Its Mettle.

Apple to Introduce Two New iPhone

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:15pm CDT by Dipankar Das

Apple is working two new CDMA iPhones and one of them is supposed to be introduced in the market this summer. Carriers other than AT & T will be able to sell the gadget. The wireless network CDMA is used by the companies like Verizon and Sprint. But, AT & T and most of ... Read more >>>.

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IBM spent $1.1 million on lobbying in 4Q; ’smart’ grids and cybersecurity noted

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 10:03pm CDT by AP

more images more images IBM spent $1.1 million on lobbying in 4Q WASHINGTON — IBM Corp. spent $1.1 million on lobbying Congress and other government agencies in the fourth quarter, slightly more than what the technology company spent in the same quarter last year. One focus of IBM's lobbying has been on legislation surrounding the rollout of "smart" power ... Read more : IBM spent $1.1 million on lobbying in 4Q; ’smart’ grids and cybersecurity noted.

Intel spent $1M on lobbying in 4Q; broadband Internet a focus

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 7:30pm CDT by AP

Intel spent $1M on lobbying in 4Q WASHINGTON — Intel Corp. spent $1.0 million on lobbying in the last three months of 2009, nearly double the amount the computer chip maker spent in the same period the year before. Intel's spending ramped up as high-speed Internet deployment has become a bigger issue for politicians and technology companies. The .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Intel spent $1M on lobbying in 4Q; broadband Internet a focus.

Oracle spent $1.05M lobbying in last quarter of 2009, slightly above 2008

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by AP

more images more images Oracle spent $1.05M lobbying in last 2009 quarter WASHINGTON — Oracle Corp. spent $1.05 million on lobbying in the last three months of 2009, advocating on issues including antitrust delays in Europe to its $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems. The company's latest lobbying-disclosure form filed with the House clerk's office shows that Oracle, the .... Read the original article : Oracle spent $1.05M lobbying in last quarter of 2009, slightly above 2008.

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Google CEO’s 2009 compensation package drops 52 percent to $245,322 as company curbs perks

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 6:42pm CDT by Michael Liedtke

more images more images more images more images Google CEO's compensation for 2009 falls 52 pct SAN FRANCISCO — The total compensation of Google Inc. CEO Eric Schmidt fell 52 percent last year as the Internet search leader cut back on its employee perquisites to help lift its profits during the recession. Schmidt's 2009 package totaled $245,322, down from $508,764 in .... Source article : Google CEO’s 2009 compensation package drops 52 percent to $245,322 as company curbs perks.

Report says Apple working on 2 new iPhones, 1 aimed at Verizon Wireless

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 5:06pm CDT by AP

more images more images Report: Apple working on Verizon iPhone NEW YORK — The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple may be working on an iPhone designed for Verizon Wireless. Currently AT&T Inc. is the only U.S. phone company that carries the iPhone. Citing unnamed sources, The Journal said Monday that Apple Inc. is planning to debut a new .... Read the original article : Report says Apple working on 2 new iPhones, 1 aimed at Verizon Wireless.

Allegheny Technologies to take $5 million health care charge in 1st quarter

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 4:25pm CDT by AP

Allegheny Tech to take $5M health care charge PITTSBURGH — Metals processor Allegheny Technologies Inc. said Monday that it plans to take a $5 million non-cash charge in the first quarter related to the health care overhaul legislation. Under the new law, companies will have to start paying taxes on a government subsidy they receive for providing ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Allegheny Technologies to take $5 million health care charge in 1st quarter.

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Summary Box: IPad may be Kindle’s first big threat and complicate choices for consumers

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 4:05pm CDT by AP

Summary Box: IPad could be big threat to Kindle WAR OF WORDS: Amazon's Kindle might get its strongest challenger yet when Apple releases its iPad tablet computer. Although the Kindle starts at $259 and the iPad at $499, the iPad does so many other things that people who want to read books electronically might have a .... Original source : Summary Box: IPad may be Kindle’s first big threat and complicate choices for consumers.

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Palin goes to Facebook to take on ‘politically correct language police’

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 3:54pm CDT by AP

more images more images Palin takes on 'language police' JUNEAU, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has some harsh words for what she calls the "politically correct language police." The 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate made a Facebook post in which she compared the NCAA tournament to a "heated, competitive primary election." Then she went on to use ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Palin goes to Facebook to take on ‘politically correct language police’.

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Bank of America to install Cisco’s ‘TelePresence’ videoconferencing gear

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 3:52pm CDT by AP

Bank of America to use Cisco's videoconferencing CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said on Monday it has agreed to deploy the largest existing network of Cisco Systems Inc.'s "TelePresence" videoconferencing equipment, which provides the illusion of face-to-face meetings. Bank of America said it will install an initial 200 units across its global operations by year's ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Bank of America to install Cisco’s ‘TelePresence’ videoconferencing gear.

At a glance, pros and cons for reading electronic books on the Kindle and the iPad

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 3:09pm CDT by AP

more images more images more images E-book advantages on the Kindle and the iPad If you're choosing between a Kindle or an iPad for reading electronic books, you might keep in mind some advantages of both products. Kindle: — Lower price. ($259) — Light weight. (10.2 ounces. The iPad is 1.5 pounds.) — Can wirelessly download books any time, anywhere from Amazon's Kindle .... Source article on Gaea Times at : At a glance, pros and cons for reading electronic books on the Kindle and the iPad.

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IPad may be Kindle’s first big threat; Amazon leans on ability to sell books on many devices

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by AP

more images more images IPad could be Kindle's first big threat in e-books SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com, which has dominated the young but fast-growing electronic book market for the past few years with the Kindle, could get its biggest threat Saturday, when Apple releases its iPad multimedia tablet. The Kindle starts at $259 and is designed mainly for reading .... Original source : IPad may be Kindle’s first big threat; Amazon leans on ability to sell books on many devices.

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Primerica among 4 IPOs scheduled this week as market appears positioned for a comeback

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 1:30pm CDT by Erin Conroy

Primerica among 4 IPOs scheduled this week NEW YORK — Citigroup Inc.'s spinoff of its Primerica Inc. unit, a commission-based network of independent sales representatives selling life insurance and investment products, is one of four companies expected to go public this week as the market for initial public offerings appears positioned for a comeback. Analysts are optimistic ... Read more >>.

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Review: Nintendo DSi XL is great for anyone who’s tired of squinting

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 8:14am CDT by Lou Kesten

Review: Nintendo DSi XL is easy on the eyes Over the last few years, Nintendo has discovered a whole new market for video games: seniors. Not a demographic that's known for welcoming new technology, the senior-citizen crowd has nonetheless embraced the Wii console, with its intuitive controls and easy-to-understand interface. Nintendo's new portable system, the DSi XL, .... Source : Review: Nintendo DSi XL is great for anyone who’s tired of squinting.

Harris to provide radio equipment in $74 million defense contract

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 6:52am CDT by AP

Harris wins $74 million defense contract ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Harris Corp., a communications and information technology company, said Monday it has received $74 million in new orders from the military. Harris said it will provide handheld radio systems to the U.S. Department of Defense for use in all-terrain vehicles. The contract is an add-on to a $119 .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Pakistan court maintains restrictions on scientist accused of nuke leaks

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 4:43am CDT by Babar Dogar

Pakistan court maintains curbs on AQ Khan LAHORE, Pakistan — A Pakistani court Monday maintained restrictions on a nuclear scientist who allegedly leaked atomic weapons secrets to Iran, North Korea and Libya. The case of A.Q. Khan is being watched closely in the United States and other Western nations because they fear he may be a proliferation .... Original source : Pakistan court maintains restrictions on scientist accused of nuke leaks.

Iphone Ranked Number One for Traffic Share in Mobile OS: Study

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 2:27am CDT by Dipankar Das

According to the Mobile Metrics Report by mobile advertising firm AdMob, Apple and Google dominate as a platform in the smartphone market. If you make a comparison for Smartphone Platform traffic in USA, the traffic share of iPhone has dropped from almost 70% in April 09 to approx 45% in Feb 10, but ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iphone Ranked Number One for Traffic Share in Mobile OS: Study.

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UK politicians’ ’social media reputation’ assessed through Facebook, Twitter

Posted: March 29th, 2010, 1:15am CDT by Ani

LONDON - A rating for British party leaders' online popularity has been made available with the use of social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook. MPs and candidates were said to be turning to the popular social forums as part of their campaign to test the political waters. And one ... Original article on : UK politicians’ ’social media reputation’ assessed through Facebook, Twitter.

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China’s Geely inks binding deal to buy Sweden’s Volvo Cars from Ford for $1.8 billion

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by Louise Nordstrom

Geely to buy Volvo from Ford for $1.8 billion STOCKHOLM — Zhejiang Geely Holding Group signed a binding deal Sunday to buy Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Cars unit for $1.8 billion, representing a coup for the independent Chinese automaker which is aiming to expand in Europe. The purchase gives Geely a European luxury car brand with a ... Read more >>.

Summary Box: Apps to curb texting while driving have tough task

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 12:55pm CDT by AP

Summary Box: Apps to curb texting while driving WHAT'S HAPPENING: Startups are trying to help drivers break the texting habit with applications that block phone functions in a moving car. THE PROBLEM: It's tough to create a comprehensive system, because the phones have a hard time distinguishing drivers from passengers, and the apps don't work on all ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Apps to curb texting while driving have tough task.

Applications to curb texting while driving, with different approaches

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 12:55pm CDT by AP

more images more images Examples of apps to curb texting while driving Some services that aim to curb distractions from phones used while driving: — Cellcontrol: This service from ObdEdge LLC uses a $60 device that plugs into the car's onboard diagnostics port, which is usually under the steering wheel. A separate application for the driver's phone costs $25 .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Apps to curb texting while driving have tough task, uncertain approach

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by Peter Svensson

more images more images Apps to curb texting while driving have tough task NEW YORK — Cars use lights, bells and buzzers to remind drivers to fasten their seat belts as they start their engines. It would seem natural, then, to offer motorists friendly, yet stern warnings about another bad habit: holding a cell phone while driving, whether for ... Original article on : Apps to curb texting while driving have tough task, uncertain approach.

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Legislation setting new regulations on Connecticut call centers clears first hurdle

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 11:43am CDT by Stephen Singer

Conn. legislative committee OKs call center rules HARTFORD, Conn. — Trying to halt telecommunications job losses in Connecticut, unions and their allies in the General Assembly have cleared a first hurdle for legislation setting new rules for how companies' call centers are staffed. The legislation overcame opposition from telephone companies that denounced it as an attempt to .... Read the original article : Legislation setting new regulations on Connecticut call centers clears first hurdle.

A Software Bug may Kill You

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by Dipankar Das

In 1991, during the Gulf war, American Patriot missile was deployed to combat Iraqi scud missile. In one of the incident, Patriot missile missed the Scud and that resulted the death of 28 American soldiers and 100 others got injured. There was an arithmetic error during calculation which resulted inaccurate calculation since Boot. In 1996, .... Source article on Gaea Times at : A Software Bug may Kill You.

On Line Rivalry Led 15 Year Old to Stab his Classmates

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 1:23am CDT by Dipankar Das

A 16 year old high school student can land up in Laguna Beach jail for a Facebook row with his ex classmates. Michael Jason Wilson stabbed his ex classmate, 17 yr old Julian C at his stomach and hit two of Julian's friend with a knife. Julian C., drove to the house of Wilson ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : On Line Rivalry Led 15 Year Old to Stab his Classmates.

Skin will Soon Become your Gadget Control Pad

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 9:16pm CDT by Dipankar Das

UK researchers are working out a technology so that you will be able to control phones and music players using tap touches.The system with a projector can use the skin as a surface to display menu choices, a number pad or a screen. You need 20 minutes training to learn the system called ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Skin will Soon Become your Gadget Control Pad.

Hawaii pings Google in hopes of improving its Internet lag behind rest of the nation

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 11:03am CDT by Mark Niesse

more images more images Hawaii searching for Internet answers with Google HONOLULU — Stuck in the Internet slow lane, Hawaii and its sluggish network are hoping Google will ride to the rescue. Through online petitions, a Facebook fan page and a YouTube video by the governor, Hawaii wants to persuade Google to choose the islands for one of its ... Read : Hawaii pings Google in hopes of improving its Internet lag behind rest of the nation.

Top 10 AdSense Competitors Today

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 9:40am CDT by Partho

Google AdSense is the leading content-sensitive ad network today. However, Google Adsense doesn't excersie monopoly over web based advertising, it has several competitors in the market. Google's terms and conditions are strict such that several web publishers cannot use adsense adverts on their sales. Some publishers are either denied from joining the Google Adsense program, ... Read more »».

Netflix.com/Wii - Instant Streaming Video via Wii To TV

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 8:44am CDT by jayita

more images Today Netflix.com has announced to launch "streaming to Wii" service for the Netflix members. In their official site they stated that it will be a great experience for their users. Netflix will provide an instant streaming video from internet via Wii console to your TV. This service will enable you to watch video, while .... Original article : Netflix.com/Wii - Instant Streaming Video via Wii To TV.

60% Virtual Servers have Security Risks compared to Physical Servers

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 2:08am CDT by Dipankar Das

There is a caution from the analysts that many virtualization projects have been deployed without considering the information security system for the architecture design and planning. According to Neil MacDonald, vice president and Gartner fellow, the insecurity arises in a virtualization project due to immaturity of tools and processes and lack of training of ... Original source on Gaea Times at : 60% Virtual Servers have Security Risks compared to Physical Servers.

Top 10 CPM Ad Networks

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 1:53am CDT by Partho

more images We had already discussed about the top CPC ad network and we now we'd focus on CPM (Cost Per thousand Impressions) ad networks. In case you investigate the type of traffic your website or blog is getting, you can find out whether these are organic traffic from search engines or direct referrals. The organic ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Top 10 CPM Ad Networks.

More than 1,100 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by AP

More than 1,100 communities seek Google network WASHINGTON — More than 1,100 communities have approached Google Inc. in hopes of landing one of the ultra-fast broadband networks that the company plans to build in a handful of spots around the country. Last month, Google said it will build experimental fiber-optic networks that will deliver Internet connections of .... Source : Gaea News Network.

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Utah jury weighing dispute between SCO Group, Novell over ownership of Unix software code

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 6:33pm CDT by AP

Ownership of Unix copyrights in hands of Utah jury SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City jury has started deliberations in a case pitting two software companies that each claim ownership of the Unix computer operating systems used by large corporations. The SCO Group, of Lindon, Utah, filed a lawsuit in 2004 asserting Waltham, Mass.-based Novell .... Read the original article : here.

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Smart Modular Technologies rises after 2nd-qtr report, 3rd-qtr outlook beat analyst views

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 3:48pm CDT by AP

Smart Modular Technologies rises after 2Q report SAN FRANCISCO — Smart Modular Technologies Inc. shares rose Friday after the maker of computer memory products reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat analyst estimates and predicted third-quarter results also above Wall Street expectations. Smart Modular Technologies shares rose 98 cents, or 14 percent, to close at $8.14. Earlier the .... Read the original article : here.

More than 600 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 2:29pm CDT by AP

More than 600 communities vying for Google network WASHINGTON — More than 600 communities have approached Google Inc. in hopes of landing one of the ultra-fast broadband networks that the company plans to build in a handful of spots around the country. Last month, Google said it will build experimental fiber-optic networks that will deliver Internet connections ... Original article on : More than 600 communities vying for ultra-fast broadband network from Google.

US trade official: Export drive makes US reluctant to spark trade disputes with China

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:52pm CDT by Aoife White

US reluctant to spark trade disputes with China BRUSSELS — U.S. trade representative Ron Kirk said Friday that he is reluctant to wade into long-running trade disputes with China as the United States tries to double its exports to emerging markets over the next five years. U.S. politicians and businesses have complained about the Chinese government's actions .... Original article : US trade official: Export drive makes US reluctant to spark trade disputes with China.

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AP Exclusive: ‘Smart’ meters plagued with serious security holes that threaten power grid

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by Jordan Robertson

AP Exclusive: 'Smart' meters have security holes SAN FRANCISCO — Computer-security researchers say new "smart" meters that are designed to help deliver electricity more efficiently also have flaws that could let hackers tamper with the power grid in previously impossible ways. At the very least, the vulnerabilities open the door for attackers to jack up strangers' power ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : AP Exclusive: ‘Smart’ meters plagued with serious security holes that threaten power grid.

Tibco Software buys Netrics for undisclosed price

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 12:38pm CDT by AP

Tibco buys Netrics for undisclosed price SAN FRANCISCO — Business software maker Tibco Software Inc. said late Thursday that it agreed to buy privately held business data matching software company Netrics for an undisclosed sum. The company also said Netrics' CEO and President Stefanos Damianakis joined Tibco. Shares of Tibco, which also reported fiscal first-quarter results above analyst .... Source article : Tibco Software buys Netrics for undisclosed price.

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Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 on lobbying in fourth quarter

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 11:47am CDT by AP

Software trade group spent $110,000 to lobby in 4Q WASHINGTON — The Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on intellectual property protections and other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report. That's the same amount that the trade group spent on lobbying in the third quarter and ... Read more : Software & Information Industry Association spent $110,000 on lobbying in fourth quarter.

TechAmerica spent $378,000 in fourth quarter to lobby on trade, tax issues, stimulus bill

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 11:34am CDT by AP

TechAmerica spent $378,000 in 4Q lobbying WASHINGTON — The Technology Association of America spent $378,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 to lobby the federal government on a long list of trade agreements, last year's economic stimulus bill and other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report. That's up slightly from $358,000 in the third quarter. TechAmerica, as .... Source : TechAmerica spent $378,000 in fourth quarter to lobby on trade, tax issues, stimulus bill.

Nokia buys privately held mobile browser company Novarra, terms not disclosed

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by AP

Nokia buys mobile browser company Novarra SAN FRANCISCO — Nokia Corp., the world's largest cell phone maker, said Friday that it agreed to buy privately held mobile browser company Novarra Inc. Terms of the acquisition, which is expected to be finalized by the end of June, were not disclosed. Espoo, Finland-based Nokia said it will use Novarra's mobile .... Source : Nokia buys privately held mobile browser company Novarra, terms not disclosed.

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Verizon winds down FiOS expansion to focus on completing areas where it’s already started

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 10:45am CDT by Peter Svensson

Verizon winds down expensive FiOS expansion NEW YORK — If Verizon Communications Inc. hasn't already started wiring your city or town with its FiOS fiber-optic TV and broadband service, chances are you won't get it. Where it's available, FiOS usually provides the only competition for cable TV apart from satellite service. Studies have shown that its entry ... Read more : Verizon winds down FiOS expansion to focus on completing areas where it’s already started.

Ghost Recon Future Soldier: Live Trailer Available

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 8:23am CDT by shantanu

more images SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The game addicts who have a penchant for playing PC games that offer lifelike visuals and extremely realistic effects love the games belonging to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Franchisee. The Ghost Recon games have a loyal fan base who sticks to it despite steep system requirements that make many users .... Read the original article : Ghost Recon Future Soldier: Live Trailer Available.

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Obama’s Tweet hacker says he is a ‘kind pirate’!

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 4:52am CDT by Ani

London, March 26 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's Twitter account hacker has described himself as a "kind pirate". Francois, who has been arrested by FBI, claimed that he just intended to show the loopholes in internet security. "I am not a hacker. I am a kind pirate. I did not act with a destructive aim… I wanted ... Read more »»».

Videocon GSM Services Launched

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 4:46am CDT by shantanu

CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Videocon GSM services shall now be available all across the country as many as 100 cities likely to avail the services. Videocon GSM services goes ahead to offer a lesser than one paisa tariff for all it subscribers. It was reported that Tamil Nadu will be the first one to be blessed .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Videocon GSM Services Launched.

List of social ills blamed on Facebook

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 4:35am CDT by Ani

London, March 26 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook has been blamed for many social ills, the latest allegation being: it has led to a resurgence of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis.ow, Telegraph has come up with a list of problems the site has been linked to: 1. Facebook leads 'children to suicide' Archbishop Vincent Nichols from the Catholic .... Source : List of social ills blamed on Facebook.

Line2 app for iPhone and iPod Touch by Toktumi

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 3:09am CDT by Partho

more images "Toktumi and Line2 are currently experiencing a denial of service attack", this is what the Toktumi site read when we hit it searching for the Line2 app. iPhone users tired of AT&T's drill hole must be craving for VoIP app like this one. The Line2 app allows users to have two separate phone lines ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Line2 app for iPhone and iPod Touch by Toktumi.

Small and Medium Enterprises Learned Lesson from Recession How to Build Future

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 2:27am CDT by Dipankar Das

Indian SMEs remain pretty much insulated despite the recent recession due to the fact that they do not have any capital expenditure or big spends. Rakesh Rewari, deputy managing director, THE Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), said an SME can sustain its value and grow faster if they adopt the .... Read the original article : here.

Line2 App Unveiled For Iphone

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 2:18am CDT by shantanu

more images more images SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- It is quite commonplace for the US users of Apple iPhone to suffer from average network service provided by AT&T. The 3G network of the company has often drawn the flak of the irate users who complain of inconsistent performance of its network. They can now avail third party iPhone ... Read more >>.

Airtel iPhone 3GS Unveiled In India

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:24am CDT by shantanu

more images more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- India's biggest mobile service operator Bharti Airtel has announced that it will start selling the much anticipated Apple iPhone 3GS in India. The sales start from today. It will be sold in 16GB and 32GB capacities and the users get the choice of picking between the white and black .... Read the original article : Airtel iPhone 3GS Unveiled In India.

LG Infinia TV Unveiled

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 1:04am CDT by shantanu

more images SEOUL, KOREA (GaeaTimes.com)- LG has unveiled the world's first full LED 3D TV, LG Infinia TV which is a model called LX9500 which first made its debut at the CES 2010. 22.3mm slim, 55 inch screen size that is roughly estimated round 1200 LED's are the biggest power boosters for this newbie launched by .... Source : LG Infinia TV Unveiled.

Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit falls as expenses climb

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:40pm CDT by AP

Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit declines REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. — Employee management software company Saba Software Inc. said Thursday that its fiscal third-quarter profit fell as increased sales and marketing expenses overshadowed a small increase in revenue. For the quarter that ended Feb. 28, Saba earned $430,000, or a penny per share. This compares with a profit .... Original article : Saba Software fiscal 3rd-quarter profit falls as expenses climb.

Ambac, Best Buy, ConAgra, Citigroup , Qualcomm among big market movers Thursday

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 4:07pm CDT by AP

Ambac, Best Buy, ConAgra, Citigroup are big movers NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Ambac Financial Group Inc., down 14 cents at 66 cents The bond insurer said again that it may seek bankruptcy protection after state regulators took control of some of .... Read the original article : here.

Saba Software to repurchase up to $5 million worth of its shares

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 3:51pm CDT by AP

Saba to buy back up to $5M worth of stock REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. — Saba Software Inc. said Thursday that its board approved a plan to buy back up to $5 million worth of its common shares. The employee management software company said it may repurchase stock through private or open market transactions. It did not set ... Read : Saba Software to repurchase up to $5 million worth of its shares.

Oracle profit slips 10.5 percent on Sun acquisition, but new-software revenue rises

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by Jordan Robertson

more images more images more images Oracle profit slips, but software revenue rises SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp.'s profit fell 10.5 percent in the latest quarter as the business software maker absorbed Sun Microsystems and its expenses for building and supporting computer servers. Still, Oracle's profit edged past Wall Street's estimates and its revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher .... Original source : Oracle profit slips 10.5 percent on Sun acquisition, but new-software revenue rises.

Oracle profit tops Wall Street forecast as revenue jumps 17 pct

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by Jordan Robertson

more images more images Oracle profit and revenue top Wall Street forecast SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp.'s quarterly profit edged past Wall Street's estimates as revenue from new software licenses ratcheted higher for the second quarter in a row. That is an encouraging sign that big companies are steadily increasing their spending on new technology projects. Oracle said after the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Oracle profit tops Wall Street forecast as revenue jumps 17 pct.

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Stocks erase advance after doubt emerges about prospects for Greece bailout; Dow adds 5 points

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by Tim Paradis

more images more images more images more images more images Stocks give up steep gains on renewed Greece woes NEW YORK — Renewed concern about Greece's debt problems short-circuited the big stock market rally. The Dow Jones industrial average closed Thursday with a gain of just 5 points after earlier rising to a new high for 2010. Broader indexes slipped. The market's advance ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Stocks erase advance after doubt emerges about prospects for Greece bailout; Dow adds 5 points.

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Feds to invest $32.2 million in broadband Internet access on sprawling Indian reservation

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by Susan Montoya Bryan

Grant to fund high-speed Internet on Navajo Nation ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The federal government is investing more than $32 million in stimulus funds to help the nation's largest American Indian reservation, the Navajo Nation, build a high-speed Internet highway that will connect thousands of homes and businesses across the sprawling reservation. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced .... Source article : Feds to invest $32.2 million in broadband Internet access on sprawling Indian reservation.

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China’s Qiao Xing terminates deal to acquire 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Eversun

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 12:41pm CDT by AP

Qiao Xing cancels deal to acquire stake in Eversun BEIJING — Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co. Ltd. said Thursday that it has terminated the proposed purchase of a 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Beijing Eversun Technology Co. Ltd. The Chinese cell phone maker said that it couldn't reach an agreement over certain commercial terms with .... Source article on Gaea Times at : China’s Qiao Xing terminates deal to acquire 40 percent stake in cell phone retailer Eversun.

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Hewlett-Packard names Peter Galanis as CEO of its Canadian operations, replacing Paul Tsaparis

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 12:38pm CDT by AP

HP names Peter Galanis as CEO of Canada operations NEW YORK — Technology company Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it named Peter Galanis as president and CEO of its Canadian operations. Galanis, 43, previously served as director of global accounts for HP's manufacturing and distribution industries business in the central region of the country. He joined HP in .... Original source : Hewlett-Packard names Peter Galanis as CEO of its Canadian operations, replacing Paul Tsaparis.

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Stocks resume climb after stronger numbers from Best Buy, Qualcomm; Greek debt worries ease

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 10:51am CDT by Tim Paradis

more images more images Stocks climb on forecasts from Best Buy, Qualcomm NEW YORK — Stocks resumed their climb Thursday after upbeat forecasts from Best Buy and Qualcomm boosted expectations for the economy. The advance came a day after a drop in the market interrupted a string of gains. The Dow Jones industrial average has risen in 10 of .... Read the original article : Stocks resume climb after stronger numbers from Best Buy, Qualcomm; Greek debt worries ease.

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Qwest seeking $350M in stimulus money to expand high-speed Internet access to rural areas

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 10:32am CDT by AP

Qwest seeks $350M in stimulus money for broadband DENVER — Qwest, the nation's fourth largest traditional phone company, is seeking $350 million in federal stimulus funds to provide high-speed Internet service to people living in rural areas. Qwest Communications International Inc. wants to build facilities that will serve more than 500,000 homes, schools, businesses with download speeds ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Qwest seeking $350M in stimulus money to expand high-speed Internet access to rural areas.

Traffic for Smartphone Went Up 193% in a Year

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 10:26am CDT by Dipankar Das

According to AdMob, the mobile advertising network, smartphone traffic is up in a year and feature phone traffic is down. Also, mobile internet service is increasing drastically for the devices like iPod that does not have built in phone. AdMob compares the traffic between Feb 2009 and Feb 2010 in three categories as mentioned ... Original article on : Traffic for Smartphone Went Up 193% in a Year.

Ness Technologies to buy Gilon Business Insight for $17.5 million

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 10:08am CDT by AP

Ness Technologies to buy Gilon for $17.5M NEW YORK — Ness Technologies will buy Gilon Business Insight Ltd., a provider of business intelligence consulting and services, for about $17.5 million, the company said Thursday. The information technology service provider said the acquisition will help it meet growing demand for business intelligence software and services. As part of the .... Source : Gaea News Network.

YouTube Down: IPL Live Streaming Responsible?

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by Soumitra Mondal

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) YouTube service doesn't go down very often, so this was quite unusual when the YouTube video service was unavailable since approximately 7:05 AM. The service is now up and running but the downtime was almost two hours. The visitors were greeted by an error message that read "Http/1.1 Service Unavailable" or ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : YouTube Down: IPL Live Streaming Responsible?.

Top 10 CPC (Cost-per-click) Ad Network

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 9:31am CDT by Partho

more images After having done with the top 10 affiliate ad networks, we decided to provide you another source of making online earning — CPC ad networks. CPC simply stands for Cost per click, is a technique used by advertisers to promote their website. There are a number of CPC ad networks that allows the advertisers .... Source : Top 10 CPC (Cost-per-click) Ad Network.

Islamic court in Nigeria bans Twitter for debating on amputation

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 8:18am CDT by Ani

LONDON - An Islamic court in Nigeria has banned the use of Twitter and Facebook websites for conducting debates on the use of amputations as a form of punishment. The court, in the northern city of Kaduna, backed a case brought by a pro-Sharia group arguing that a rights group ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Islamic court in Nigeria bans Twitter for debating on amputation.

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Higher sales of notebook computers, flat-screen TVs boost Best Buy’s 4th-quarter results

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:18am CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images more images Laptop, TV sales help juice Best Buy's 4Q profit NEW YORK — Even in a weak economy, Americans increasingly feel that gadgets such as smart phones aren't luxuries but necessities. That shift has helped electronics sales weather the recession better than some other categories and helped Best Buy post a strong fourth-quarter .... Original article : Higher sales of notebook computers, flat-screen TVs boost Best Buy’s 4th-quarter results.

SkillSoft says proxy advisory firm in favor of buyout by private investor group

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 7:10am CDT by AP

SkillSoft says proxy group in favor of buyout NASHUA, N.H. — SkillSoft PLC, an education software company that has agreed to be taken private, said a proxy advisory firm RiskMetrics Group is recommending that its clients vote in favor of the company's acquisition. SkillSoft said in February it has agreed to be purchased by a private investor ... Read more >>>.

Wikipedia Down: Affects Millions Worldwide

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 5:37am CDT by shantanu

more images FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com)- Today millions of people need to access the World Wide Web on a daily basis and the email and search related services are required by them every now and then. That explains why the breakdown of such services can put a stop to their workflow and activities. Yesterday, the wiki users got ... Read more »»».

Obama Twitter account hacker released by French police

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 3:38am CDT by Ani

LONDON - The hacker who broke into US President Barack Obama's Twitter account has been released by the French police. The unemployed 25-year-old was taken into custody after being chased by both French officials and FBI agents, according to a foreign news agency. The suspect, who used the pseudonym "Hacker Croll", was said to have had no .... Original source : Obama Twitter account hacker released by French police.

Facebook Accused of Syphilis Rise in Britain

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 3:33am CDT by Partho

more images For those who feel social networking sites are safe heaven for hook ups, here's an eye-opener. According to Health experts at NHS Hartlepool in Britain, Facebook is partly responsible for the rise in cases of Syphilis in three areas Sunderland, Durham and Teesside, where the site is immensely popular. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted ... Read more >>.

What should be Your Job Search Tool during Recession?

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 3:28am CDT by Dipankar Das

It is very difficult to find decent job listing now a days. So, it is crucial that you hand in your resume to the right headhunting firms. Executive search firms pick up their good candidates for many jobs that are never advertised. So, you may loose the opportunity if you are not in recruiter's .... Read the original article : here.

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In parts of New England, warm weather is stunting maple sap yield, shortening sugaring season

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 2:42am CDT by AP

Balmy spring shortens maple syrup season for some MONTPELIER, Vt. — Spring has sprung in northern New England — and that's bad news for maple syrup makers, who say warm weather is stunting sugaring season in some places. "The weather affects every single season in a different way," said Peter Thomson, president of the New Hampshire Maple ... Original source on Gaea Times at : In parts of New England, warm weather is stunting maple sap yield, shortening sugaring season.

Your Next Facebook Friend may be An FBI Agent

Posted: March 25th, 2010, 12:39am CDT by Dipankar Das

According to the revelation by Electronic Frontier Foundation last week, an FBI or Federal Agent can make friendship with you at Twitter or Facebook to gather more information about crime investigations. The report further described that fed agents pose as "friends" and get connected with ordinary citizens on Facebook and other sites .... Read the original article : here.

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No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix: a ‘femtocell’ that relays calls through the Internet

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by AP

more images more images No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix NEW YORK — AT&T Inc. wireless subscribers who have poor reception at home will soon be able fix that, for $150. The carrier said Wednesday that it is rolling out "femtocells," little boxes that work much like Wi-Fi routers, except that they send out cellular signals. .... Source article on Gaea Times at : No bars at home? AT&T to offer $150 fix: a ‘femtocell’ that relays calls through the Internet.

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The last shall be the first: MetroPCS to launch 4G phone this fall, ahead of Verizon Wireless

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by AP

more images more images MetroPCS to launch 4G phone before Verizon NEW YORK — MetroPCS Communications Inc. plans to be the first wireless carrier to introduce a phone using a new network technology that provides faster data access. It's beating Verizon Wireless, the country's largest carrier. Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday that it's supplying a phone for MetroPCS' rollout .... Original source : The last shall be the first: MetroPCS to launch 4G phone this fall, ahead of Verizon Wireless.

Adobe Systems spent $70,000 lobbying federal government in 4th quarter

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 1:56pm CDT by AP

Adobe spent $70,000 lobbying in 4Q WASHINGTON — Adobe Systems Inc. spent $70,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby federal officials on cyber-security, government procurement policy and other issues, according to a disclosure report. That was less than the $80,000 it spent in the same period a year earlier. The San Jose, Calif., software company also spent ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Adobe Systems spent $70,000 lobbying federal government in 4th quarter.

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Integrated Device says International Trade Commission rules in its favor in patent case

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 11:27am CDT by AP

Integrated Device says it won patent claim SAN JOSE, Calif. — Communications chip maker Integrated Device Technology Inc. said Wednesday that the International Trade Commission ruled in its favor in a patent case brought by LSI Corp. against it and other chip companies. Integrated said the ITC found that LSI's patent claims were invalid and it has .... Original article : Integrated Device says International Trade Commission rules in its favor in patent case.

Sprint Announced its First 4G Phone

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 10:46am CDT by Dipankar Das

Sprint unveiled its first 4G Mobile Phone at CTIA 2010 in Nevada, USA. The HTC phone has a 4.3 inch screen and it is designed for video viewing and Web browsing. The device is 30 percent bigger than the screen of the iPhone, Sprint said. The handset, has a 8 megapixel .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Sprint Announced its First 4G Phone.

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Chip maker MaxLinear shares soar in IPO debut after pricing above expectations, raising $89.6M

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 8:52am CDT by AP

Chip maker MaxLinear shares soar in IPO debut NEW YORK — Shares of MaxLinear are soaring in the chip maker's IPO debut after it priced its initial public offering above expectations, raising $89.6 million. It's the second company this year to do so, following portfolio manager and advisory firm Financial Engines Inc. last week. Gradual improvements in ... Read more »»».

Pakistan judge delays ruling on request to question disgraced nuclear scientist

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 8:27am CDT by AP

Pakistan judge delays ruling on nuclear scientist LAHORE, Pakistan — A judge on Wednesday delayed a ruling on a government petition aimed at questioning Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan over recent media reports that Islamabad arranged the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran, a lawyer said. Naveed Inayat Malik, the deputy attorney general, said the Lahore ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Pakistan judge delays ruling on request to question disgraced nuclear scientist.

Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO at top of expected range, raises $82 million

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 8:17am CDT by AP

Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO NEW YORK — Broadband communications equipment maker Calix Inc., formerly known as Calix Networks Inc., priced its initial public offering at the top of its expected range Tuesday night, raising $82 million. The Petaluma, Calif. company's products enable the delivery of phone, TV and Internet services, primarily through service providers with .... Original source : Broadband equipment maker Calix prices IPO at top of expected range, raises $82 million.

Top 10 Affiliate Ad Networks

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 7:43am CDT by Partho

more images Affiliate ad networks have become the best bet for bloggers, webmaster, and people with internet business to make money online. The affiliate networks play intermediary between the affiliate programs and publishers. Majority of web publishers choose affiliate programs to generate handsome earnings. The networks make it easy for the website publishers to participate in .... Read the original article : Top 10 Affiliate Ad Networks.

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Morgan Keegan analyst downgrades NICE, says large customer to develop product internally

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 7:40am CDT by AP

Ahead of the Bell: Analyst downgrades NICE NEW YORK — A Morgan Keegan analyst downgraded shares of Israeli data recording products maker NICE Systems Ltd. on Wednesday, saying the company's largest customer plans to develop its own software instead of relying on NICE's. Analyst Brian W. Ruttenbur downgraded NICE to "Market Perform" from "Outperform." "While we do not .... Source article : Morgan Keegan analyst downgrades NICE, says large customer to develop product internally.

Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute with Interbond

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 7:01am CDT by AP

Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Acacia Research Corp., a company that buys and licenses patents, said Wednesday it has entered a settlement with Interbond Corp. of America over a patent that applies to credit card fraud protection technology. This resolves a dispute that was pending before the U.S. District Court for ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Acacia Research says it settled patent dispute with Interbond.

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Uncertainty surrounds Google’s China partnerships amid censorship dispute

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 6:55am CDT by Alexa Olesen

more images more images more images more images more images Google deals in doubt amid spat with Beijing BEIJING — China issued a blistering public attack against Google on Wednesday and appeared to quietly begin getting businesses to abandon the U.S. Internet giant after it moved its controversial Chinese search engine offshore. The critical remarks in a high-profile Communist Party newspaper coupled .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Uncertainty surrounds Google’s China partnerships amid censorship dispute.

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Cyber-attacks on Google, US companies could be China’s ploy to steal corporate secrets

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 6:41am CDT by Ani

WASHINGTON - An Obama administration official has revealed that the cyber attack on Google and other American companies was part of a suspected Chinese government plot to steal corporate secrets. The Washington Times quoted the official as saying that the US .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Google says its still censoring content for some of its China customers

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 5:13am CDT by Alexa Olesen

more images more images more images more images Google still censoring for some China customers BEIJING — Google Inc. is still censoring search content for some of its customers in China, a company spokeswoman said Wednesday, in a decision that underscores the Internet giant's delicate effort to hold onto its mainland businesses days after moving its search engine offshore. The decision ... Read more »».

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Facebook, Google’s game of online tag draws scrutiny of European privacy watchdogs

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 4:40am CDT by Frank Jordans

more images more images more images more images European privacy battle looms for Facebook, Google GENEVA — You have been tagged in 12 photos — even if you're not signed up to the Web site. European regulators are investigating whether the practice of posting photos, videos and other information about people on sites such as Facebook without their consent is a .... Read the original article : here.

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Google, Yahoo criticize Australia’s mandatory Internet filter plan as heavy-handed

Posted: March 24th, 2010, 3:42am CDT by Tanalee Smith

more images more images Google, Yahoo criticize Australian Internet filter ADELAIDE, Australia — Internet giants Google and Yahoo have criticized Australia's proposal for a mandatory Internet filter, calling it a heavy-handed measure that could restrict access to legal information. Their statements, among 174 comments from the public submitted to the Department of Communications on the filtering proposal, come amid ... Read more >>.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM vs. Salesforce.com : An Unbiased Review‏

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 8:59pm CDT by Dipankar Das

Salesforce.com: Salesforce.com is a leading company in Contact Management Software. They provide customer relationship management by allowing companies to organize and get reports that is going to streamline the business and makes the business more profitable. Advantages: It provides customers with host of solutions like customer analytics, document application, marketing automation etc The software offers the .... Source : Gaea News Network.

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Summary Box: Sprint to promote video calling with launch of first ‘4G’ phone this summer

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by AP

Summary Box: Sprint's new '4G' phone THE PITCH: Sprint Nextel Corp. wants to promote video calling with the first phone for its WiMax, or 4G, network. The Evo 4G is a touch-screen phone and lands this summer. THE REASON: Sprint needs something special to promote its 4G network. Without video calling, the Evo is just a big, .... Source : Summary Box: Sprint to promote video calling with launch of first ‘4G’ phone this summer.

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Honeywell International spent $1.9 million in 4th quarter to lobby on defense, energy issues

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by AP

Honeywell spent $1.9M in 4Q to lobby federal govt NEW YORK — Honeywell International spent $1.9 million during the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on legislation related to defense and aircraft technologies, renewable energy, security programs, health care reform and corporate issues. The $1.9 million spent compares with $1.7 million paid to lobby the government .... Source article : Honeywell International spent $1.9 million in 4th quarter to lobby on defense, energy issues.

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General Dynamics spent $3 million in 4th qtr to lobby Congress, federal government agencies

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:55pm CDT by AP

General Dynamics spent $3M in 4Q to lobby gov't NEW YORK — General Dynamics Corp. spent over $3 million during the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on legislation related to appropriations for various weapons and technology systems. The $3 million spent by the aerospace and defense contractor compares with $2.5 million paid to lobby the ... Original article on : General Dynamics spent $3 million in 4th qtr to lobby Congress, federal government agencies.

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FDA panel says knee repair device subject to lobbying campaign appears safe and effective

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by AP

FDA panel mostly backs much-debated knee device WASHINGTON — Federal health experts said Tuesday a device for repairing knees that was subject to a contentious three-year review by the Food and Drug Administration is likely safe and effective, despite major shortcomings with company studies. The findings by the FDA's independent panel of orthopedic experts came despite the ... Original article on : FDA panel says knee repair device subject to lobbying campaign appears safe and effective.

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Summary Box: Google’s solution to censorship brings new challenges as government retaliates

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:43pm CDT by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Google's tussle with China censorship SMACKED DOWN: China's government responded to Google's detour around its Internet censorship rules by blocking some of the traffic from the mainland to the company's search engine in Hong Kong. THE BARRIER: China relies on Internet filters dubbed the "Great Firewall" to restrict access on topics that the .... Read the original article : here.

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Britain’s 1st space agency to bring space policies under one roof beginning in April

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:38pm CDT by Sylvia Hui

British version of NASA to begin work in April LONDON — Britain's first space agency will begin operating next month in an effort to coordinate U.K. space activities while raising the country's profile in the global space economy, officials said Tuesday. With an initial operating budget of 230 million pounds ($346 million) — modest compared with NASA's ... Original article on : Britain’s 1st space agency to bring space policies under one roof beginning in April.

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Chapple won’t stand for re-election to Yahoo’s board

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:36pm CDT by AP

more images more images Chapple will depart Yahoo's board SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday that John Chapple, a board member since August 2008, has decided not to stand for re-election at this year's shareholder's meeting. Chapple, president of Hawkeye Investments, will devote more time to other business interests, the Internet portal said. Yahoo shares rose 11 cents to .... Read the original article : Chapple won’t stand for re-election to Yahoo’s board.

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China adopts countermeasures, tries to thwart Google’s attempt to skirt censorship rules

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:22pm CDT by Michael Liedtke

more images more images China thwarts Google's detour around censorship SAN FRANCISCO — Google's attempted detour around China's Internet censorship rules was met with countermeasures Tuesday by the communist government, which blocked people on the mainland from seeing search results dealing with such forbidden topics as the pro-democracy movement. China's maneuver, as well as its public rebuke of Google's ... Original source on Gaea Times at : China adopts countermeasures, tries to thwart Google’s attempt to skirt censorship rules.

KB Home, Google, PMI Group, Leap Wireless, Oncothyreon among big market movers Tuesday

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:19pm CDT by AP

more images more images KB Home, Google, PMI Group are big movers NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: PMI Group Inc., up 50 cents at $3.64 The mortgage insurer said its subsidiary received approval from Freddie Mac to be a direct issuer of mortgage guaranty ... Read more >>>.

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Wireless execs like FCC spectrum plan, but say more steps needed to meet data traffic surge

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:52pm CDT by AP

more images more images more images Cell execs say more steps needed to meet demand LAS VEGAS — Cell phone company executives support a proposal by federal regulators to find more wireless spectrum for mobile broadband services, but say the industry needs to do more to help networks keep up with the demand for wireless data over the next ... Read more »».

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Adobe 1st-quarter profit drops as costs climb; sales improve and results surpass Wall Street

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:49pm CDT by Barbara Ortutay

Adobe posts lower 1Q profit, exceeds expectations NEW YORK — Adobe Systems Inc. said Tuesday that fiscal first-quarter earnings declined on higher expenses, but sales climbed as demand for its design and publishing software improved with the stabilizing economy. The results surpassed Wall Street's expectations, and Adobe also gave a strong forecast for the current quarter, thanks ... Read : Adobe 1st-quarter profit drops as costs climb; sales improve and results surpass Wall Street.

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Sprint to promote video calling with launch of first ‘4G’ phone this summer

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images more images more images Sprint to promote video calling with '4G' phone NEW YORK — Sprint Nextel Corp. is aiming to make video calls a selling point of the new, faster data network that it's spending billions with co-investors to build. The wireless carrier on Tuesday announced that this summer, it is launching the first .... Read the original article : here.

Adobe Systems reports lower 1st-quarter profit as costs climb, but sales improve

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:29pm CDT by AP

Adobe Systems posts lower 1Q profit as costs grow SAN JOSE, Calif. — Adobe Systems Inc. said Tuesday that fiscal first-quarter earnings declined on higher expenses, but sales climbed as demand for its design and publishing software improved with the economy. Adobe said it earned $127.2 million, or 24 cents per share, during the three months that .... Original source : Adobe Systems reports lower 1st-quarter profit as costs climb, but sales improve.

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Questions and answers about Google’s steps to stop censoring Internet search results for China

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:59pm CDT by Jessica Mintz

more images more images An explanation of Google's moves in China SEATTLE — Now that Google is sending Web surfers in mainland China to a Hong Kong-based site, the company is free to display complete search results on any topic without the self-censorship Beijing had required. But that doesn't mean people in China are getting more information. The Chinese ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Questions and answers about Google’s steps to stop censoring Internet search results for China.

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MasterCard spent $960,000 in 4Q to lobby Congress on credit cards, security, Internet issues

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:28pm CDT by AP

MasterCard spends $960,000 in 4Q to lobby Congress NEW YORK — MasterCard Inc. spent $960,000 during the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on legislation related to credit cards, overdrafts, consumer financial protection, data security and other issues. The $960,000 spent compares with $680,000 paid to lobby the government in the third quarter and $510,000 during .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Digimarc in $4.5 million deal to end patent suit against Arbitron; shares surge

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 10:42am CDT by AP

Digimarc in $4.5M deal to drop Arbitron suit BEAVERTON, Ore. — Digimarc Corp. said Tuesday it is licensing a portion of its technology patents to Arbitron Inc. for $4.5 million, settling a legal dispute over Arbitron's new "Portable People Meter." Digimarc shares surged to a new 52-week high of $22 before settling back to $20.89 in morning .... Original source : Digimarc in $4.5 million deal to end patent suit against Arbitron; shares surge.

Clearwire names new cities to be covered, including Los Angeles, Miami

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 10:03am CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images Clearwire to expand to L.A., Miami, St. Louis NEW YORK — Clearwire Corp. said Tuesday that it will expand its wireless broadband network to cover Los Angeles, Miami, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Salt Lake City this year. Clearwire had already said that it would expand to cover New York, Houston, Boston, .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Clearwire names new cities to be covered, including Los Angeles, Miami.

10 Tips To (Ethically) Increase Google AdSense Earnings

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 9:57am CDT by Partho

more images Over the years, Google AdSense has emerged as a lucrative source of revenue for those willing work up their brains. Most people creating websites or blog with the intentions of generating AdSense revenue are under the impression that they can strike gold with impressive content and ads on the header. Their dreams are shattered ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 10 Tips To (Ethically) Increase Google AdSense Earnings.

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Leap escalates prepaid wireless price competition, adding free nationwide roaming to Cricket

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 9:17am CDT by Peter Svensson

Leap adds free nationwide roaming to Cricket NEW YORK — Leap Wireless International Inc. said Tuesday that it's eliminating most roaming fees for its Cricket contract-free wireless service, continuing a series of price cuts and service enhancements in the growing and competitive prepaid market. Leap hopes the move will shed some of Cricket's image as a regional .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Leap escalates prepaid wireless price competition, adding free nationwide roaming to Cricket.

Pakistan investigators want to question disgraced nuclear scientist

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 9:04am CDT by AP

Pakistan wants to question nuclear scientist LAHORE, Pakistan — The Pakistani government has requested permission to question disgraced nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan over recent media reports that Pakistan arranged the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran. The government move comes amid fears by the U.S. and its allies that Iran is using its nuclear program to ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan investigators want to question disgraced nuclear scientist.

Google China Redirects to google.com.hk, Impact and Consequences

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 8:58am CDT by jayita

more images Yesterday I have informed you about the Chinese government's stand point regarding Google. Google was asked either to maintain Chinese laws and regulations, or retreat. Some Chinese media even went on accusing Google of being linked to US intelligence agencies. Today Google has taken a massive step towards closing its business in China. It [..] Read the original article: here.

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Credit Suisse upbeat on chips; analyst sees tight supply, possible demand uptick later in 2010

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 7:50am CDT by AP

Ahead of the Bell: Credit Suisse upbeat on chips NEW YORK — Checks with companies up and down the chip industry supply chain show concerns about a slowdown in demand this year are overblown, according to a report from Credit Suisse. In a client note Tuesday, Credit Suisse analyst John Pitzer reiterated his top picks in the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Credit Suisse upbeat on chips; analyst sees tight supply, possible demand uptick later in 2010.

Studies Indicate Canadians Use Internet More than TV While USA Watches More of Both

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 7:36am CDT by jayita

more images Recent studies have revealed that Canadians love to spend their time surfing Internet rather than watching television. While they use to stay online for 18 hours a week, they spend merely 16.9 hours for watching TV. The survey conducted by Ipsos Reid also found an interesting change in the age gap of the Internet ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Studies Indicate Canadians Use Internet More than TV While USA Watches More of Both.

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Texting while driving would be illegal in Arizona under bill passed by Senate, sent to House

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 7:20am CDT by AP

Ariz. Senate votes to ban texting while driving PHOENIX — A bill passed Monday by the state Senate would make it illegal in Arizona to text while driving. The Senate's 19-10 vote on the bill sends it to the House. Proponents say the bill would help curb an obvious threat to highway safety while opponents say motorists distracted .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Texting while driving would be illegal in Arizona under bill passed by Senate, sent to House.

Brit teenager gets fired via Facebook!

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 7:03am CDT by Ani

MELBOURNE - A teenage schoolgirl has become the first in Britain to get fired from her job through social networking site Facebook. Chelsea Taylor, 16, who worked part-time at the Lancashire Tea Room, in Leigh, Greater Manchester, was left stunned ... Read more »».

Baidu upgraded at Kaufman as Google stops censoring search results in China

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 7:00am CDT by AP

more images more images Ahead of the Bell: Baidu upgraded at Kaufman NEW YORK — The Chinese government is likely to restrict access to Google Inc.'s Hong Kong-based search engine — a plus for Chinese rival Baidu Inc., a Kaufman Bros. analyst said Tuesday. In a note to clients, Kaufman's Aaron Kessler upgraded Baidu to "Buy" from "Hold" and ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Baidu upgraded at Kaufman as Google stops censoring search results in China.

10 Steps to Ensure Security of Cloud Computing Initiatives

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 6:16am CDT by Partho

more images Large enterprise will not embrace the cloud until security significantly improves, This was forecasted by John Gunn, general manager at Chicago-based Aladdin, a developer of digital security tools. Overtly, issues of data privacy, risk and compliance are key concerns for organizations' planning to adopt cloud services. While security is a decisive factor in broad adoption .... Source article : 10 Steps to Ensure Security of Cloud Computing Initiatives.

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Google’s partial retreat from China is condemned by government while users worry about access

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 5:51am CDT by Alexa Olesen

more images more images more images more images more images more images Google's action angers China, divides Web users BEIJING — Google Inc.'s partial withdrawal from China brought condemnation and signs of pressure from the government Tuesday while leaving Chinese Web surfers to wonder whether the company's new offshore search engine site would be blocked by censors. Google's decision to move most of .... Read the original article : here.

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Internet firm in China stops using Google services after move to end censoring results

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 5:31am CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images more images more images Internet firm in China stops using Google services HONG KONG — An Internet company run by one of Asia's richest men said Tuesday it has ended its affiliation with Google Inc. as the American search giant stopped censoring the Internet in violation of Chinese regulations. Making good on threats made more ... Original article on : Internet firm in China stops using Google services after move to end censoring results.

Nintendo bringing 3-D to portable device as it looks for new hit product to drive sales

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 5:00am CDT by Tomoko A. Hosaka

more images more images Nintendo to launch 3-D version of handheld console TOKYO — Looking for its next big hit, Nintendo said Tuesday it would begin selling a 3-D version of its popular handheld console within a year. The "Nintendo 3DS" will feature a 3-D display without the need for glasses. The new portable gaming device will be compatible .... Original article : Nintendo bringing 3-D to portable device as it looks for new hit product to drive sales.

Farmville: The Game Site Launched

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 4:03am CDT by shantanu

more images more images SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Facebook users who find difficulty in playing the Farmville game on this social networking site can rejoice now as the game has launched a domain of their own. The game site Farmville has been launched and anybody who is interested to play the game can check this site. Several technical .... Read the original article : Farmville: The Game Site Launched.

Top 5 Firefox Add-Ons to Save Money (And Get Rich Quick, just kidding)

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 3:27am CDT by jayita

more images Firefox Add-Ons are useful tools for modifying existing features of the browser. Mozilla developers intend to provide fairly minimal application for the browser, exclusively to reduce bugs and to retain high degree of extensibility. The browser is made flexible enough so that individual user can add features according to their preference. With arrays of .... Read the original article : Top 5 Firefox Add-Ons to Save Money (And Get Rich Quick, just kidding).

AP Top News at 3:28 a.m. EDT

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:31am CDT by AP

AP Top News at 3:28 a.m. EDT Obama to sign health bill, celebrate with allies WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's yearlong health care overhaul drama featured dozens of speeches, contentious debate and a televised summit with lawmakers before a divided Congress passed the bill. An elaborate White House signing ceremony kicks off the next act: selling the ... Read more >>.

AP Top News at 3:14 a.m. EDT

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 2:17am CDT by AP

AP Top News at 3:14 a.m. EDT Obama to sign health bill, celebrate with allies WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's yearlong health care overhaul drama featured dozens of speeches, contentious debate and a televised summit with lawmakers before a divided Congress passed the bill. An elaborate White House signing ceremony kicks off the next act: selling the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : AP Top News at 3:14 a.m. EDT.

AP Top News at 2:44 a.m. EDT

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 1:47am CDT by AP

AP Top News at 2:44 a.m. EDT Health care gains start soon — bigger ones later WASHINGTON — The first changes under the new health care law will be easy to see and not long in coming: There'll be $250 rebate checks for seniors in the Medicare drug coverage gap, and young adults moving from college to ... Original article on : AP Top News at 2:44 a.m. EDT.

AP Top News at 2:36 a.m. EDT

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 1:39am CDT by AP

AP Top News at 2:36 a.m. EDT Health care gains start soon — bigger ones later WASHINGTON — The first changes under the new health care law will be easy to see and not long in coming: There'll be $250 rebate checks for seniors in the Medicare drug coverage gap, and young adults moving from college to .... Source : AP Top News at 2:36 a.m. EDT.

AP Top News at 2:33 a.m. EDT

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 1:38am CDT by AP

AP Top News at 2:33 a.m. EDT Health care gains start soon — bigger ones later WASHINGTON — The first changes under the new health care law will be easy to see and not long in coming: There'll be $250 rebate checks for seniors in the Medicare drug coverage gap, and young adults moving from college to ... Original article on : AP Top News at 2:33 a.m. EDT.

Farmville.com: The Game Can Now be Played Without Facebook Account

Posted: March 23rd, 2010, 12:01am CDT by Soumitra Mondal

more images San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) The Farmville game can now be played directly at http://farmville.com and you don't need to log on to your Facebook account for playing the Farmville game. You can just log on to the above link to play the wildly popular game. The game is now available for everyone. If you are .... Source article : Farmville.com: The Game Can Now be Played Without Facebook Account.

Google Stops Censoring Search Engine Results in China

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 11:34pm CDT by Dipankar Das

Google announced on Monday that it will not censor any more the search engine results in China, ignoring the latest warning from Chinese authorities. The company is going to provide uncensored search results to chinese users from its website at Hongkong. That will help chinese people access more useful information. But, the chinese officials ... Read more : Google Stops Censoring Search Engine Results in China.

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Speeding up switch from radar to GPS technology in air traffic system a goal of Senate bill

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 7:55pm CDT by Joan Lowy

Bill aims to speed up air traffic system overhaul WASHINGTON — Transforming the nation's air traffic system by replacing World War II-era radar with 21st century GPS technology would be accelerated under a bill approved Monday by the Senate. The $34.5 billion bill funds the Federal Aviation Administration through Sept. 30, 2011. It also addresses a series .... Read the original article : Speeding up switch from radar to GPS technology in air traffic system a goal of Senate bill.

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Replacing radar with GPS technology as part of air traffic update is goal of Senate bill

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 7:13pm CDT by Joan Lowy

Updating air traffic system top aim of Senate bill WASHINGTON — Replacing World War II-era radar with 21st century GPS technology and implementing several new airline safety rules would be required under a $34.5 billion bill approved Monday by the Senate. The measure funding the Federal Aviation Administration through Sept. 30, 2011, calls for key elements of ... Read more >>.

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Chinese state media accuse Google of violating promises by stopping Internet censorship

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:48pm CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images China media accuse Google of violating promises BEIJING — China's government reacted testily Tuesday to Google Inc.'s decision to stop censoring its China-based search engine, calling the move "totally wrong" and accusing the company of violating promises. More than two months after it threatened to shut down Google.cn if it had to continue ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Chinese state media accuse Google of violating promises by stopping Internet censorship.

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Senate passes bill to modernize air traffic system by replacing radar with GPS technology

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:22pm CDT by Joan Lowy

Senate passes bill to update air traffic system WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill Monday that would speed modernization of the nation's antiquated air traffic control system, a major source of airline delays. The $34.5 billion bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration through Sept. 30, 2011, also contains several measures to boost safety in response .... Source : Gaea News Network.

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Moody’s bumps Amkor Technology debt ratings up 2 notches, says outlook is stable

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by AP

Moody's upgrades Amkor Technology debt ratings NEW YORK — Moody's Investors Services upgrading its ratings on Amkor Technology Inc. Monday, citing the chip assembly and testing services company's stronger offerings and lower debt. The ratings service upgraded Amkor's corporate family and probability of default, and Amkor's senior unsecured notes, to "Ba3″ from "B2." That's two notches higher ... Read more : Moody’s bumps Amkor Technology debt ratings up 2 notches, says outlook is stable.

Summary Box: Competition missing from FCC broadband plan, some say

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:04pm CDT by AP

Summary Box: FCC broadband plan faces critics THE PLAN: The Federal Communications Commission last week unveiled a sweeping plan to bring affordable and faster high-speed Internet access to more Americans. THE CONCERN: Some experts say the plan is not ambitious enough to close the broadband gap between the U.S. and other industrialized countries, which already have faster ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Competition missing from FCC broadband plan, some say.

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Search engine shuffle: Google stops censoring Web for China, leaving Beijing to do it itself

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by Michael Liedtke

more images more images more images more images Google ends 4 years of censoring the Web for China SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland Monday but said it will maintain other operations in the country. The maneuver attempts to balance Google's disdain for China's Internet rules with .... Source article : Search engine shuffle: Google stops censoring Web for China, leaving Beijing to do it itself.

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Federal Communications Commission broadband plan doesn’t tackle competition, some say

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 4:42pm CDT by AP

Competition missing from broadband plan, some say WASHINGTON — The sweeping national broadband plan that federal regulators delivered to Congress last week doesn't go far enough to satisfy some experts who warn that the United States would still trail other industrialized nations in prices and speed. Those experts insist that the FCC plan is not nearly ambitious ... Read more >>.

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Stocks rise after advance in health companies; Insurers, drug makers lead broad advance

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 4:38pm CDT by Tim Paradis

more images more images more images Health care companies pull stock market higher NEW YORK — Drug and hospital companies led stocks higher Monday after House lawmakers ended months of uncertainty and approved the health care overhaul bill. The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 44 points. Broader indexes also climbed. Investors had expected the health care bill would pass the ... Read more »»».

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White House disappointed Google and China can’t agree on Internet search engine’s operation

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 4:30pm CDT by AP

more images more images White House disappointed Google, China at odds WASHINGTON — The White House says it's disappointed that Google and the Chinese government have been unable to reach an agreement that would allow the Internet search engine to operate freely in China. Google on Monday stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off .... Read the original article : White House disappointed Google and China can’t agree on Internet search engine’s operation.

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Google shifts China Web search to Hong Kong to end its censorship while staying in the country

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by Michael Liedtke

more images more images Google ends China censorship with Hong Kong shift SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. stopped censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland Monday but said it will maintain other operations in the country. The maneuver attempts to balance Google's disdain for China's Internet rules with the company's desire to .... Source article : Google shifts China Web search to Hong Kong to end its censorship while staying in the country.

Health bill will squeeze industry profits but holds promise for long-term gains

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by Matthew Perrone

Health overhaul promises pain, gain for businesses WASHINGTON — When historians write the book on how President Barack Obama's health care overhaul became law, they'll need to leave space for some unlikely advocates: lobbyists for the drug, insurance and hospital industries. Last summer, executives from those groups visited the White House and pledged to do their part .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Health bill will squeeze industry profits but holds promise for long-term gains.

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Summary Box: Google shifts China search engine off mainland, tries to maintain presence

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Google shifts China search engine THE DECISION: Google Inc. will shift its search engine for China off the mainland but won't shut it down altogether. It will maintain other operations in the country. THE COMPROMISE: It's an attempt to balance its stance against censorship with its desire to profit from an explosively growing ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Google shifts China search engine off mainland, tries to maintain presence.

CSG Systems International to pay $125 million for $120 million of senior debt due 2024

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 2:28pm CDT by AP

CSG Systems to buy back $120M of senior debt ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — CSG Systems International Inc., which provides software and services that manage customer service for cable and satellite TV companies, said Monday it has agreed to spend about $125 million to buy back about $120 million in outstanding senior debt in an effort to reduce ... Read more : CSG Systems International to pay $125 million for $120 million of senior debt due 2024.

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Google shifts China search engine off the mainland, trying to maintain presence in the country

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 2:04pm CDT by Michael Liedtke

more images more images Google tries a route around Chinese Web censorship SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. will shift its search engine for China off the mainland but won't shut it down altogether and will maintain other operations in the country. The maneuver attempts to balance Google's disdain for China's Internet censorship rules with its desire to profit ... Original article on : Google shifts China search engine off the mainland, trying to maintain presence in the country.

State Department indicates Google-China announcement coming Monday

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 1:55pm CDT by AP

more images more images Google announcement regarding China expected WASHINGTON — A spokesman for the U.S. State Department says Google is likely to announce its decision shortly on whether to remain in China. Spokesman P.J. Crowley told reporters Monday that "we aware that there are strong indications of an announcement by Google this afternoon." Crowley said the government would .... Original article on Gaea Times at : State Department indicates Google-China announcement coming Monday.

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EU says it will ask US, others to publish draft anti-piracy deal to soothe Internet worries

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by AP

EU to seek publication of anti-piracy deal BRUSSELS — The European Union said Monday it wants the United States and others to publish a draft global anti-piracy deal to end rumors that it advocates cutting off Internet access for illegal downloaders. European Internet service providers said last month that they were alarmed by leaked details of the ... Original article on : EU says it will ask US, others to publish draft anti-piracy deal to soothe Internet worries.

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Enthusiasts revive production of Polaroid film, plan to sell black-and-white packs this week

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by AP

Enthusiasts revive Polaroid film, plan to sell it NEW YORK — A group of engineers and enthusiasts who leased an old Polaroid film factory in the Netherlands announced Monday that they had successfully reinvented instant film and will start selling packs this week. The news gives new life to some old Polaroid cameras. The company, called The .... Original source : Enthusiasts revive production of Polaroid film, plan to sell black-and-white packs this week.

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European Union says Iran must stop jamming Internet, satellite broadcasts immediately

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 10:37am CDT by Raf Casert

more images more images EU: Iran must stop jamming Internet, broadcasts BRUSSELS — Iran must stop jamming satellite broadcasting and censoring the Internet, the European Union said Monday, but the bloc has stopped short of threatening any action if Tehran doesn't agree to it. EU foreign ministers said in a statement that Iran must "put an end to this ... Read more >>.

How IRS Security Flaws Exposes Taxpayers Information

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 10:01am CDT by Partho

more images Billions of dollars and loads of personal information are involved in the current heavy tax season managed by Internal Revenue Service (IRS). IRS extensively depends on computerized systems to support its financial and mission-related operations. In a latest report by Government Accountability Office (GOA) it is disconcerting to see that Internal Revenue Service (IRS) .... Source article on Gaea Times at : How IRS Security Flaws Exposes Taxpayers Information.

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Dell’s first US smart phone christened ‘Aero’, to be carried by AT&T

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 9:16am CDT by AP

more images more images Dell smart phone for AT&T to be called 'Aero' NEW YORK — AT&T says Dell's first smart phone for the U.S. market will be called the "Aero." The carrier said Monday it will sell the phone soon. The phone is based on Dell Inc.'s Mini 3 phone, which is already sold in China and Brazil, .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Dell’s first US smart phone christened ‘Aero’, to be carried by AT&T.

Chinese state media chastise Google over threat to shutter mainland search site

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 7:47am CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images more images Chinese media chastise Google over threat to leave BEIJING — China's state-controlled media intensified criticism of Google on Monday, accusing the U.S. company of playing politics by threatening to shut down its China-based search engine. Chinese news reports say Google Inc. is on the verge of making good on a threat to .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Chinese state media chastise Google over threat to shutter mainland search site.

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How To Increase Google AdSense Earnings by Category & Ad-Network Filtering

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 7:16am CDT by Partho

more images How many experiments have you committed to optimize your Google AdSense earnings? I'm sure you must have tried every new weapon in your armory to boost your Google ad revenue, but for avail or minimal profits. Messing up with color schemes won't be a great idea unless you realize what is the key to .... Source : How To Increase Google AdSense Earnings by Category & Ad-Network Filtering.

Google Tied To US Intelligence Agencies Alleges Chinese Media

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:32am CDT by jayita

more images Prior to Google's announcement to retreat business from China, the biggest search engine company faced allegation of being politicized. A collaborative attempt was made by Chinese media, that attacked Google (GOOG) by associating its name with U.S. intelligence agencies. Google had been involved in a cold war with the Chinese government for a long time. .... Source article : Google Tied To US Intelligence Agencies Alleges Chinese Media.

Adobe Systems to post 1st-quarter results as demand improves

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:31am CDT by AP

Earnings Preview: Adobe Systems NEW YORK — Software maker Adobe Systems Inc. reports its fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday after the market closes. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Creative Suite, a software package targeting professional designers and developers, brings in the bulk of Adobe's revenue. The company launched the most recent version, Creative Suite 4, in the fall .... Source article : Adobe Systems to post 1st-quarter results as demand improves.

BrahMos Missile Launched

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 6:16am CDT by shantanu

more images more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The vertical-launch edition of the BrahMos super sonic cruise missile was launched on Sunday with much success from the coast of Orissa. The launch of the BrahMos missile was immensely significant for India as with the test fire, the country became the first nation across the world to release .... Original article : BrahMos Missile Launched.

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Survey shows rising number of foreign firms feel unwelcome in China market, new policy blamed

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:48am CDT by Christopher Bodeen

More foreign firms feel unwelcome in China BEIJING — A growing number of foreign businesses in China feel shut out under new government policies promoting homegrown technology, according a survey released Monday. Fully 38 percent of foreign firms questioned by the American Chamber of Commerce say they feel increasingly unwelcome to participate and compete in the Chinese [..] Read the original article: here.

Facebook, Twitter users prone to burglaries, say insurers

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 5:02am CDT by Ani

LONDON - Insurers are urging their clients not to leak out their holiday details on Facebook and Twitter, for burglars use such sites to target homes.he irresponsible behaviour of Internet users on social networking websites makes them prone .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Skype Founders Raise $165 Million for Disruptive Early-Stage European Technology

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 3:22am CDT by Partho

more images Skype founders, Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis have devised a new business model for investing in "disruptive" early-stage European technology. Their London-based investment firm, Atomico Venture, established in 2006 has raised $165m for its second fund at a time when venture capital groups are struggling with the downturn. According to Zennström, the firm will focus .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Skype Founders Raise $165 Million for Disruptive Early-Stage European Technology.

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Know before you go on Spring Break: Pat-downs, hand swabs, body scan more likely at airports

Posted: March 22nd, 2010, 12:24am CDT by Harry R. Weber

Air travelers to see tougher security before beach ATLANTA — For those who haven't flown in a while, be prepared to be scanned, swabbed or thoroughly patted down. Maybe all three. Many spring break travelers are about to have their first encounter with airport security measures stepped up after Christmas, when a man was accused of trying .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Know before you go on Spring Break: Pat-downs, hand swabs, body scan more likely at airports.

Every UK Home will Get Superfast Broadband by 2020

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 11:29pm CDT by Dipankar Das

Prime Minister of UK, Mr Gordon Brown is expected to promise later that every UK home will be able to access superfast broadband by the year 2020. He is due to announce that superbroadband which may be called "the electricity of the digital age" is a must for all citizens. He will also warn .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Is Mobile Voice Technology Going to be the Next Technological Resurgence?

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 10:55am CDT by Dipankar Das

The idea that people will be able to talk to computer and the computer will understand the command, is surfacing since the days of 70s. But, it has never been able to get into mainstream. In the recent months, voice activation technology got enough momentum and it is going to be the next big ... Original article on : Is Mobile Voice Technology Going to be the Next Technological Resurgence?.

BrahMos Sees Successful Vertical Launch

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 9:17am CDT by shantanu

more image Bhubaneshwar, India (GaeaTimes.com)- On Sunday, India test-fired its supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, which hit the target ship INS Meen placed 290 km away without any fault. The missile was launched vertically from the INS Ranvir, which was placed in the Bay of Bengal. The test fire was done at 11:30 AM. The BrahMos missile ... Original article on : BrahMos Sees Successful Vertical Launch.

Gojiyo Goes Live

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 9:04am CDT by shantanu

MUMBAI, INDIA, (GaeaTimes.com)- The current scenario of life where people seldom get time for themselves, social networking is one such medium which keeps each and everyone in touch and offers a host of features that prove beneficial and entertaining at the same time. After Facebook, Twitter and Orkut already invading our lives, it is now ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gojiyo Goes Live.

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London-based activist who illegally used satellite phone in India free to leave country

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 2:25am CDT by Prakash Bhandari

Activist charged over sat phone can leave India JAIPUR, India — A London-based environmental campaigner traveling the world in a biofuel-driven bus has been has been ordered to pay a fine for illegally using a satellite phone and is now free to leave India two months after his arrest, his lawyer said Sunday. Andy Pag was ordered ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : London-based activist who illegally used satellite phone in India free to leave country.

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Nepalese doc brings sight to poor worldwide with ‘assembly line’ cataract surgery

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 11:06pm CDT by Margie Mason

Nepalese doc is God of Sight to poor HETAUDA, Nepal — Raj Kaliya Dhanuk sits on a wooden bench, barefoot, with a tattered sari covering thin arms as rough as bark. Thick clear tears bleed from her eyes, milky saucers that stare at nothing. For nearly a year, cataracts have clouded out all sight from the 70-year-old .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Nepalese doc brings sight to poor worldwide with ‘assembly line’ cataract surgery.

Top 9 Security Trend for 2010

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 8:53pm CDT by Dipankar Das

2010 is going to be the year for ongoing change. The onset of cloud, social media and virtualization technologies will lead the cybercriminals to adopt new methods such as ransomware and crime as a service, is going to threaten the enterprise at large. After going through different security bulletin and information, I gather ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Top 9 Security Trend for 2010.

These days, if u r a lawmkr, prhps u shld watch who, whn and where u txt msg or e-mail

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 2:50pm CDT by Evelyn Nieves

more images more images Lawmakers wnt to limit txt msgs and e-mails SAN FRANCISCO — Open government in the heart of Silicon Valley is starting to mean turn off, tune out, power down. When the San Jose City Council meets just miles from the Apple and Google campuses, its members shut down all portable electronic devices, as though they ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : These days, if u r a lawmkr, prhps u shld watch who, whn and where u txt msg or e-mail.

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Obama to Iranians: US wants brighter future for you, backs more exchanges, universal rights

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 8:12am CDT by Philip Elliott

Obama to Iranians: We want brighter future for you WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama told Iranians in an online video message that the U.S. wants more educational and cultural exchanges, and lamented that Tehran's leaders have "turned their backs" on good faith overtures in the past to expand opportunities for their people. State radio in Iran quickly ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama to Iranians: US wants brighter future for you, backs more exchanges, universal rights.

Kiwi woman turns celeb with 25,000 Twitter followers after online chat show!

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 5:22am CDT by Ani

WELLINGTON - An online chat show has turned a Kiwi woman into an instant celebrity with 25,000 followers on Twitter. Lisa Etheridge, 39, a mother of one from Auckland, signed up for an account with micro-blogging website Twitter as part of a Unitec class .... Source article : Kiwi woman turns celeb with 25,000 Twitter followers after online chat show!.

Twitter in legal trouble after triggering Sarkozy infidelity rumour mill

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 3:25am CDT by Ani

LONDON - Twitter has found itself in legal trouble after rumours of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and wife Carla Bruni's respective affairs started making rounds. The message on Twitter by Aude Baron, a French online journalist, and repeated by other reporters, set the Internet alight. And soon, the rumour spread like wild fire with gossip columnists and ... Read more >>>.

Fiat Linea New Model Coming

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 2:33am CDT by shantanu

more images more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It looks like Fiat India is trying to ensure that its second tryst with the Indian car market proves to be a good one. It entered the Indian car scene several years ago and two of its models, Uno and Palio became sleeper hits with the buyers. However, the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Fiat Linea New Model Coming.

Kerala oracles and devotees sing filthy songs on Hindu deities

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 2:15am CDT by Ani

KODUNGALLUR - Devotes and oracles gathered at the Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple here to celebrate the Bharani festival, where they sang filthy and vulgar songs about Hindu gods and goddess with the belief that it praises their main deity. Devotees here are free to sing any kind of songs but should be a vulgar one followed by ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kerala oracles and devotees sing filthy songs on Hindu deities.

Palm, Boeing, Lions Gate, Lloyds, Weatherford, SunPower among big market movers Friday

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 3:43pm CDT by AP

Palm, Boeing, Lions Gate, Lloyds are big movers NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE: Weatherford International Ltd., down 91 cents to $16.07 A Jefferies analyst downgraded the oil services company, citing the threat of a pending Foreign Corrupt Practices Act settlement. DirecTV Inc., down .... Original article : Palm, Boeing, Lions Gate, Lloyds, Weatherford, SunPower among big market movers Friday.

Google likely to win EU ad battle, but experts say the fight with brand-owners will go on

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by Raphael G. Satter

more images more images Google likely to win EU court battle over ads LONDON — Google looks likely to win a European high court battle over how it uses keywords in advertising — but legal experts say the issue is likely to keep rattling the search giant. Rights owners have long complained about Google Inc.'s practice of allowing advertisers ... Read more >>.

Summary Box: FDA to review already-approved knee implant, but device maker fights back

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by AP

Summary Box: FDA to review already-OK'd device WHAT HAPPENED: In a rare move, the Food and Drug Administration has decided it will again review Menaflex, a knee implant it had approved in 2008. The agency plans to convene a panel of experts next week to revisit the safety and effectiveness of the device. THE BACKGROUND: FDA leadership ... Read more »».

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Federal Communications Commission seeking comment on rules for cable-broadcaster negotiations

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by AP

FCC seeks comment on rules for TV-cable talks WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are seeking public comment on a petition by cable, satellite and phone companies for new government rules that would give them more clout in negotiations with TV broadcasters over programming. Friday's move by the Federal Communications Commission follows a series of disputes over the fees .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Federal Communications Commission seeking comment on rules for cable-broadcaster negotiations.

Palm shares dive after sales shortfall raises doubts on turnaround

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 12:08pm CDT by AP

more images more images Palm shares dive after sales shortfall NEW YORK — Palm Inc. shares plunged Friday after the handheld device maker's latest quarterly report raised questions about the its turnaround effort. The company's stock was down $1.52, or 26.9 percent, at $4.13 in afternoon trading. The stock earlier set a new year low of $4.08. Its previous .... Original article : Palm shares dive after sales shortfall raises doubts on turnaround.

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Volunteering day touted to honor Mister Rogers; kids’ TV icon would have been 82 Saturday

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by Dan Nephin

Volunteer day promoted to honor Mister Rogers PITTSBURGH — Mister Rogers cared deeply about his neighbors and his neighborhood, both in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and in real life. Now, friends and colleagues of late television icon Fred Rogers want to honor his legacy with a national day of volunteering on his birthday. Rogers, who died in .... Source article : Volunteering day touted to honor Mister Rogers; kids’ TV icon would have been 82 Saturday.

In twitosphere, are the funny, famous just in it for the tweets, or do they also follow?

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 11:36am CDT by Leanne Italie

more images more images Do famous and tweet-happy care about following? Twitter is so many things to so many people: infomercial, backyard fence, brain dump. The funny, famous, famous for the wrong reasons or simply very useful have thousands of followers, but who do THEY follow? Deposed "Tonight Show" star Conan O'Brien follows only one person, LovelyButton, a seemingly .... Source article : In twitosphere, are the funny, famous just in it for the tweets, or do they also follow?.

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Device maker Regen Biologic challenges FDA plan to reassess highly-contested knee implant

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 10:13am CDT by AP

FDA prepares to reassess much-debated knee implant WASHINGTON — A medical device company at the center of a highly controversial Food and Drug Administration approval is pushing back against the agency's plan to re-evaluate the implant. Regen Biologic's knee repair implant spent more than three contentious years under review at the FDA before gaining approval in 2008. ... Original article on : Device maker Regen Biologic challenges FDA plan to reassess highly-contested knee implant.

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No quick fixes as Europe’s debt-heavy fringe countries seek new sources of growth

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 9:56am CDT by Daniel Woolls

more images more images more images more images Europe's bruised economies search for way forward MADRID — The wreckage of Spain's economic growth model stands neatly aligned on the roads leading out of Madrid — row after row of unsold houses, windows dark, for-sale signs out front. Spain and other countries on Europe's financially stricken fringe are groping for a new .... Original article : No quick fixes as Europe’s debt-heavy fringe countries seek new sources of growth.

Top 10 Facebook Application to Share Music

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 9:11am CDT by jayita

Facebook has already gotten immense popularity for serving its users with arrays of applications, for game, entertainment, sports and many more. The social networking behemoth is concerned for the people associated with different professions and their needs. Being keen on the interest of music lovers, Facebook unwrapped a heap of applications for sharing music on .... Read the original article : Top 10 Facebook Application to Share Music.

How to Monetize your WAP site for iPhone and other smartphones

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by Partho

more images Did you know a majority of people in U.S and Europe access web via their smartphones. According to a recent stats, iPhone and other smartphone users in U.S and Europe are leading in this field. Now in case you have a blog or website, its high-time to make the most of the mobile version .... Original source : How to Monetize your WAP site for iPhone and other smartphones.

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Synaptics rating cut by Oppenheimer as analyst warns on cell phone market share, prices

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 7:45am CDT by AP

more images more images Ahead of the Bell: Synaptics cut by Oppenheimer NEW YORK — Synaptics Inc. faces a shrinking market share and falling prices, an Oppenheimer & Co. analyst said Friday, cutting the company's stock rating. Oppenheimer's Yair Reiner lowered Synaptics, a company that designs buttons, touch screens and other parts that people use to control electronic gadgets, ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Synaptics rating cut by Oppenheimer as analyst warns on cell phone market share, prices.

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Mario goes to school: Designer behind Nintendo’s Wii looks to create educational aids

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 7:02am CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images more images Nintendo aims to get consoles in schools LONDON — Could Nintendo's Mario be swapping his world of magic mushrooms and ravenous dinosaurs for the staid confines of the classroom? The man behind the massively popular video game franchise thinks so, saying he's working hard to turn Nintendo Co.'s brand of handheld consoles .... Original article : Mario goes to school: Designer behind Nintendo’s Wii looks to create educational aids.

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Palm shares slide with its revenue expectations falling well short of Wall Street expectations

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 6:56am CDT by AP

more images more images Ahead of the Bell: Palm share slide NEW YORK — A number of industry experts are raising doubts about the ability of Palm Inc. to turn itself around in an increasingly crowded smartphone market. The company's shares slid 15 percent, or 87 cents, to $4.78 ahead of trading Friday. "We are less confident in the company's .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Palm shares slide with its revenue expectations falling well short of Wall Street expectations.

Giant pair of pliers spotted flying over West Bromwich on Google Street View!

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 6:02am CDT by Ani

LONDON - A British man has spotted an enormous pair of pliers flying over a West Bromwich residential street - on Google Street View. The strange discovery was made by David Muir, who decided to look up his road when the Internet site went live this week. The website offers a detailed view of every street in .... Source article : Giant pair of pliers spotted flying over West Bromwich on Google Street View!.

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Chicago Art Institute exhibition looks at enigmatic period in art of France’s Henri Matisse

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 5:08am CDT by F.n. Dalessio

Exhibit looks at enigmatic phase in Matisse's art CHICAGO — A new exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago takes a close — sometimes even microscopic — look at one short and enigmatic phase in the 65-year-long artistic career of France's Henri Matisse. Matisse, who lived from 1869 to 1954, is often seen as the least controversial ... Original article on : Chicago Art Institute exhibition looks at enigmatic period in art of France’s Henri Matisse.

God of War 3 Walkthrough Exclusive For PS3

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 3:15am CDT by Partho

more images God of War 3 made an grand debut for PlayStation 3 on March 16, 2010 in Hollywood. The Sony Santa Monica game lives up to its extreme action and adventure in the latest version of the series, which is believed to be the last chapter in the current story. The game offers one of .... Original article : God of War 3 Walkthrough Exclusive For PS3.

Bhut Jolokia Grenades

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 2:20am CDT by shantanu

more images more images TEZPUR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Indian defense scientists have come up with a rather unusual technique to deal with extremists by taking into account the chilli 'bhut jolokia,' which is known to be the hottest spice worldwide. If it leaves you wondering that how on earth can a spice be used to deal with ... Original article on : Bhut Jolokia Grenades.

Aircel INQ Offer Unveiled

Posted: March 19th, 2010, 1:46am CDT by shantanu

more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Leading mobile service operator Aircel has grand plans up its sleeves for the present year and it has already announced a tie up with handset maker INQ. Aircel presently operates in 18 circles in India and it wants to start operations in five circles so that it can earn the .... Source : Aircel INQ Offer Unveiled.

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Would You Welcome Google’s Entry into TV Business?

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 10:25pm CDT by Dipankar Das

As per media reports, Google is working with Sony and Intel to develop Android based set top box to telecast Web content onto your television. Yahoo already has similar platform called "Yahoo TV Widget" which was launched last year. The media highlights the following points about the new venture of Google which is still .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Would You Welcome Google’s Entry into TV Business?.

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Palm sales slump in third quarter as its new phones struggle for attention; stock hammered

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 4:37pm CDT by Peter Svensson

more images more images Palm's phone sales slump and stock dives NEW YORK — Palm Inc. reported sales figures Thursday that showed it's having a difficult time getting consumers to pay attention to its phones in a market dominated by iPhones and BlackBerrys. The company's shares plunged in after-hours trading. The company shipped 960,000 smart phones to stores and .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Palm sales slump in third quarter as its new phones struggle for attention; stock hammered.

Summary Box: Court records show YouTube founders views on copyright

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 4:15pm CDT by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Records illuminate copyright dispute THE REVELATIONS: YouTube co-founder Steve Chen once warned a fellow co-founder to stop posting pirated videos on their Web site. And Viacom Inc. wanted to buy YouTube before getting beat out by Google Inc. NO MORE SECRETS: The confidential information had been kept under wraps, until now, in Viacom's ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Court records show YouTube founders views on copyright.

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FDA panel recommends Boston Scientific’s electronic heart device for less-severe heart disease

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 4:08pm CDT by AP

FDA panel backs implant for mild heart failure COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Federal health advisers said Thursday an electronic heart implant should be approved for a large group of heart-disease patients who currently aren't eligible for the device. A Food and Drug Administration panel of cardiologists voted unanimously in favor of Boston Scientific's heart-regulating device to treat ... Original article on : FDA panel recommends Boston Scientific’s electronic heart device for less-severe heart disease.

Palm sales slump in third quarter as its new phones struggle for attention

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 3:58pm CDT by Peter Svensson

more images more images Palm's sales slump as its new phones struggle NEW YORK — Palm Inc. on Thursday reported sales figures that showed it's having a difficult time getting consumers to pay attention to its phones in a market dominated by iPhones and BlackBerrys. The company shipped 960,000 smart phones to stores and distributors in the quarter that .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Palm sales slump in third quarter as its new phones struggle for attention.

PNC Bank: National City Bank debit accounts hacked, hit with fraud

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 3:16pm CDT by Ieva M. Augstums

Former National City Bank debit accounts hacked CHARLOTTE, N.C. — PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Thursday it is investigating a breach of accounts affecting former National City Bank customers and their debit-card accounts. The affected accounts are restricted to the Cincinnati area, and current PNC Bank customers are not affected, PNC Financial spokesman Fred Solomon told ... Original source on Gaea Times at : PNC Bank: National City Bank debit accounts hacked, hit with fraud.

Correction: SurModics licensing story

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 2:26pm CDT by AP

Correction: SurModics licensing story EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — In a story and headline March 17 about SurModics Inc., The Associated Press reported erroneously that the company licensed technology from ForSight Labs LLC. It is licensing technology to ForSight. The article also reported erroneously that the I-Vation drug delivery technology that is not included in the licensing .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Correction: SurModics licensing story.

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Family history buffs to descend on Salt Lake City in late April for 4 genealogy conferences

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by Jennifer Dobner

Salt Lake City hosts 4 genealogy meetings in April SALT LAKE CITY — Thousands of family history buffs are expected to descend on Salt Lake City in April for a unique week of four conferences focused on genealogy research and technolgy. Anchored by the 2010 National Genealogical Society's Annual Conference, the events begin April 26 and continue .... Original article : Family history buffs to descend on Salt Lake City in late April for 4 genealogy conferences.

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Court records show YouTube founders views on copyright, reveal Viacom wanted to buy YouTube

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by AP

more images more images Court records illuminate Viacom-YouTube battle SAN FRANCISCO — YouTube co-founder Steve Chen once warned fellow co-founder Jawed Karim to stop posting pirated videos on their Web site, according to court documents unsealed Thursday as part of a 3-year-old copyright lawsuit. That bit of intrigue was among the confidential information that had been kept under wraps ... Read more »»».

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Jerome York, Apple director, auto industry reformer and Kerkorian adviser dies at age 71

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by Tom Krisher

more images more images more images more images Apple director, ex-auto executive York dies DETROIT — Jerome York, an Apple Inc. board member and a financial wizard credited with turning around Chrysler and IBM, died Thursday of a brain aneurysm. He was 71. He died at a Pontiac, Mich., hospital after being taken there on Tuesday night. York, who led an investigation .... Source article : Jerome York, Apple director, auto industry reformer and Kerkorian adviser dies at age 71.

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Is “Google Go” Going to be the Next “C” Language?

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 11:34am CDT by Dipankar Das

Google launched an open-source experimental programming language GO. The language combines the performance and security benefits that we get by using a compiled language like C++ with the speed of a dynamic language like Python. Now a days, libraries are getting bigger due to lots of recent development. Internet, networking and multi-core ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Is “Google Go” Going to be the Next “C” Language?.

Mentor Graphics completes deal for Valor

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 11:33am CDT by AP

Mentor Graphics completes deal for Valor WILSONVILLE, Ore. — Mentor Graphics Corp., a provider of electronic hardware and software design products and services, said it has completed its buyout of Valor Computerized Systems Ltd. The company paid $32.5 million in cash and 5.6 million shares of Mentor stock, making the deal worth about $50 million. Valor makes software ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Mentor Graphics completes deal for Valor.

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Opera says Web browser downloads double after Microsoft forced to offer choice to users

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 11:19am CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images Microsoft rival: browser downloads double BRUSSELS — Norway's Opera said Thursday that downloads of its browser more than doubled after Microsoft Corp. was forced to give European users a choice of Web software to settle European Union antitrust charges. Microsoft started sending updates to Windows computers in Europe in early March that launches ... Original article on : Opera says Web browser downloads double after Microsoft forced to offer choice to users.

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Facebook considers installing ‘panic button’ on its UK Web site following government pressure

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 11:09am CDT by AP

more images more images Facebook considers 'panic button' after UK outcry LONDON — Social networking platform Facebook says it is considering installing a "panic button" on its British Web site after government pressure. A British child protection group and the government have been lobbying Facebook and other networking sites to install a one-click button that can allow children to ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Facebook considers installing ‘panic button’ on its UK Web site following government pressure.

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Which is more useful when you’re on a trip, a travel guidebook or an app for your smart phone?

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 10:12am CDT by Fritz Faerber

more images more images Which is more useful, a guidebook or a travel app? LONDON — A comprehensive travel guidebook can feel like a brick in your luggage. Yet smart phone travel guides are not always a good alternative. They can overwhelm users with potentially unreliable user-generated content or underwhelm them with a flashy interface and little true .... Source article : Which is more useful when you’re on a trip, a travel guidebook or an app for your smart phone?.

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Opera says Web browser downloads doubled after Microsoft forced to offer choice to users

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 9:59am CDT by AP

more images more images Microsoft rival: antitrust measures helping BRUSSELS — Norway's Opera says downloads of its browser have more than doubled after Microsoft Corp. was forced to give European users a choice of Web software to settle European Union antitrust charges. Microsoft started sending updates to Windows computers in Europe in early March that tell them to pick ... Original article on : Opera says Web browser downloads doubled after Microsoft forced to offer choice to users.

How to: Your chance to Post Video in Wikipedia

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 8:04am CDT by Partho

more images Wikipedia is rich source of information on Web and with support for video it could be more interactive. Open Video Alliance has been campaigning for video on Wikipedia for quite some time now. Well, uploading videos on WIkipedia won't include the funky stuffs like hot babes in swimming pool, but you need to add .... Original source : How to: Your chance to Post Video in Wikipedia.

Google TV In The Making?

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 7:46am CDT by shantanu

more images more images SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Those who have got really tired of flipping the TV channels through remote controllers have reasons to rejoice. The Internet search giant has been trying for some time to venture into hitherto untapped segments. Its experiment with cell phone has yielded moderate results but Google is not to be deterred. .... Source : Google TV In The Making?.

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LSI poised for a strong 2010, analyst says, upgrading stock on PC, server and network demand

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 7:42am CDT by AP

Ahead of the Bell: LSI upgraded at Kaufman NEW YORK — Chip maker LSI Corp. is poised for a series of strong quarters on healthy demand for personal computers, servers and network equipment, according to one analyst. Suji De Silva, of Kaufman Bros., upgraded LSI Thursday to "Buy" from "Hold" in a note to investors. The move came ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : LSI poised for a strong 2010, analyst says, upgrading stock on PC, server and network demand.

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Barnes & Noble promotes Lynch to CEO post; Steve Riggio to remain as vice chairman

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 7:12am CDT by AP

more images more images Barnes & Noble makes CEO switch NEW YORK — Barnes & Noble changed CEOs Thursday, elevating the president of its Web site to lead the company, a surprise move that highlights the importance of digital books to the bookseller's future. The company said former CEO Steve Riggio will stay on as vice chairman and be ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Barnes & Noble promotes Lynch to CEO post; Steve Riggio to remain as vice chairman.

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HTC chief says cell phone maker will fight Apple’s suit over iPhone technology

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 6:51am CDT by AP

more images more images HTC says it will fight Apple suit NEW YORK — HTC Corp., the Taiwanese cell phone maker sued by Apple for patent infringement, said Thursday it will defend itself against charges that it lifted iPhone technology. In his first public comment on the suit, HTC chief Peter Chou said the company "disagrees with Apple's actions," .... Original source : HTC chief says cell phone maker will fight Apple’s suit over iPhone technology.

More Trouble for Adobe: Wikipedia to have Flash-Free Video

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 5:58am CDT by Partho

more images more images Should my title be "decline of Adobe Flash Empire"? Adobe acquired rival Macromedia to establish its monopoly over Web standards. With the emergence of new Web standards, especially HTML5, Adobe's Flash is fast losing its grip on Web. The top brass of software companies are in no mood to cooperate with Adobe Flash. ... Read : More Trouble for Adobe: Wikipedia to have Flash-Free Video.

Palm to report results for fiscal 3Q after market close, has warned of weak sales

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 5:56am CDT by AP

more images more images Ahead of the Bell: Palm fiscal 3Q report NEW YORK — Palm Inc. is scheduled to report results for the fiscal third quarter after the close of regular trading on Thursday, as analysts question the long-term viability of the smart-phone maker's business. The Sunnyvale, Calif., company revived investor hopes last year with a line of .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Palm to report results for fiscal 3Q after market close, has warned of weak sales.

Aircel INQ Unveiled In India

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 2:54am CDT by shantanu

more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The war among the cellular service providers in India is getting more intense with time and as new operators are entering the market, the old time players are adopting new strategies to woo the new users and retain the existing ones. The cellular network providers have brought down the ... Read : Aircel INQ Unveiled In India.

Renault Nissan Chennai Plant Unveiled

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 2:36am CDT by shantanu

more images more images CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The year 2010 is being considered very important for the global automakers that have a presence in India. Renault Nissan has grand plans for India up its sleeve and that explains why the company inaugurated its Chennai plant yesterday. The CEO and chairman of the company Carlos Ghosn was .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Renault Nissan Chennai Plant Unveiled.

Digg to Offer Twitter Login in Coming Months

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 1:39am CDT by Partho

more images Just a day after @anywhere platform was launched by Twitter for owners to have rich integrations with Twitter.com without having to visit the site, Digg announced its support for open standards. According to the Digg blog, the Social news website will go for a complete makeover in the coming months. Of the most interesting ... Read : Digg to Offer Twitter Login in Coming Months.

Does the Location Based Service Foursquare Get More Popular than Twitter?

Posted: March 18th, 2010, 12:10am CDT by Dipankar Das

Overview: Foursquare is a web and mobile application that allows registered users to connect with friends and update their location. Points are awarded on weekends and non-business hours for "checking in" at venues. When the user logs in , they have a choice to update the Twitter or Facebook account. The service started ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Does the Location Based Service Foursquare Get More Popular than Twitter?.

Diebold Inc. names Kumar Pavithran as head of development groups

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 6:45pm CDT by AP

Diebold names Pavithran as development group head NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Diebold Inc., a maker of ATMs and security systems, said Wednesday that Kumar Pavithran will lead its integrated services, global software development and global professional services teams. Pavithran, 47, is Diebold's vice president of integrated services and software development. His team will oversee the development, delivery ... Read : Diebold Inc. names Kumar Pavithran as head of development groups.

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Georgia Tech players put cell phones on hold to answer coach’s call for postseason unity

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by Charles Odum

Georgia Tech players checking cell phones at door ATLANTA — Georgia Tech players plan to give up their cell phones once again — this time before the NCAA tournament. The Yellow Jackets have already reaped the benefits of muting distractions this postseason. Georgia Tech players relinquished their phones before last week's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament and then made ... Read more »»».

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Viacom, YouTube to air dirty laundry with unsealing of court documents in lengthy legal battle

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 3:34pm CDT by AP

more images more images Viacom-YouTube secrets to be exposed in lawsuit NEW YORK — Viacom and YouTube likely will be forced to expose business secrets and other previously confidential information Thursday when reams of court documents are expected to be unsealed. The sensitive material is coming out in Viacom's lawsuit against YouTube. A judge is releasing the documents to ... Read : Viacom, YouTube to air dirty laundry with unsealing of court documents in lengthy legal battle.

Yahoo buying fantasy sports company started by blackjack card-counting expert

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by Rachel Metz

more images more images Yahoo buying fantasy sports company Citizen Sports SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo is buying a fantasy sports company co-founded by an MIT graduate whose card-counting skills helped him win millions of dollars in blackjack and spawned a film and a best-selling book. Citizen Sports offers fantasy leagues for sports such as football, soccer and basketball that ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Yahoo buying fantasy sports company started by blackjack card-counting expert.

Mobile Apps will Generate $17.5 Billion Business by 2012: Study

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 11:34am CDT by Dipankar Das

According to the independent study conducted by the world's second largest Mobile app store, GetJar, the mobile apps is expected to cross $17.5 billion market by 2012. The number of downloads of mobile application will jump from 7 billion in 2009 to nearly 50 billion in 2012. The study further says that mobile .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Mobile Apps will Generate $17.5 Billion Business by 2012: Study.

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SMS OMG: Couple’s steamy text messages lands them in Dubai jail

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 11:25am CDT by AP

Steamy text messages lands couple in Dubai jail DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A string of steamy text messages has landed an Indian couple in a Dubai jail. The conviction reported Wednesday said the sexual content of the texts suggested the unnamed pair planned to "commit sin" — referring to an extramarital affair, which is illegal under ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : SMS OMG: Couple’s steamy text messages lands them in Dubai jail.

Apple iPad Encourages an Era of Flash-free Websites

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 10:03am CDT by Partho

more images In a stunning revelation National Public Radio and The Wall Street Journal have created specific versions of their Flash-free Website for iPad users. Confirmed by Peter Kafka with MediaMemo NPR and Journal, NPR and WSJ will be converting at least some portions of their website to load properly on the iPad. This follows Virgin .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Apple iPad Encourages an Era of Flash-free Websites.

PayPal plans to double staff in Asia to 2,000 by end of this year

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by Alex Kennedy

more images more images more images PayPal plans to double staff in Asia SINGAPORE — PayPal, the online payments unit of Internet auction site operator eBay Inc., plans to double its staff in Asia to 2,000 by the end of the year. "Asia is our fastest growing market and we absolutely expect that trend to continue," president Scott Thompson said .... Original article : PayPal plans to double staff in Asia to 2,000 by end of this year.

How to learn pronunciation on Firefox browser

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 8:55am CDT by Partho

more images Are non-native English speaker who is often stuck with the enunciation of words? Well, on Internet there are loads of free dictionaries where you can get the exact phonation of the words. Now getting the results for searches of such words or sentences in an online dictionary can be time consuming. Using the online .... Read the original article : here.

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Industry study: Europeans download euro10 billion worth of pirated music, films, software

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 8:39am CDT by Leslie Patton

European Web downloads cost euro10 billion BRUSSELS — Europeans downloaded euro10 billion worth of pirated music, film, television shows and software from the Web in 2008, an entertainment industry study said Wednesday. The International Chamber of Commerce said its report showed that digital piracy could escalate and cost media and entertainment industries euro240 billion in retail revenue .... Original source : Industry study: Europeans download euro10 billion worth of pirated music, films, software.

Industry study: Europeans download euro10 billion worth of pirated music, films, software in 2008

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by AP

European Web downloads cost euro10 billion in '08 BRUSSELS — An entertainment industry study says Europeans downloaded euro10 billion worth of pirated music, film, television shows and software from the Web in 2008. It estimated that digital piracy cost some 185,000 jobs across the 27-nation European Union. Technology consultants Tera prepared the report for the International Chamber of [..] Read the original article: here.

Microsoft IE9 Platform Preview: What to Expect

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 7:53am CDT by Partho

more images Microsoft unleashed Platform Preview for the latest version of its browser Internet Explorer 9. As is expected, IE9's debut will not to create ripples in the browser market overnight, but Web developers must be anxious to test drive the Platform Preview. IE9 is set out to offer a completely new experience for visual computing. [..] Read the original article: here.

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Google advertising partners in China appeal for information on company’s plans

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 4:20am CDT by AP

more images more images Google partners in China appeal for word on plans BEIJING — Chinese companies that sell advertising on Google's China search engine have appealed for information on its future and say they might want compensation if it is shut down. The appeal in the name of 27 companies comes as Google might be moving toward closing ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Google advertising partners in China appeal for information on company’s plans.

How to Recover Lost Data?

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 3:19am CDT by Dipankar Das

We need data recovery tools on daily basis. Once we lose very sensitive data, we get desperate to retrieve them at any cost. Data recovery is very delicate job. The key is that once you lose your data in a particular hard drive, please, do not copy or install anything on it. Leave the .... Source article : How to Recover Lost Data?.

Photon Plus Available In Maharashtra

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 2:06am CDT by shantanu

more images more images MAHARASHTRA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Photon Plus wireless broadband service offered by Tata Teleservices has become quite popular in various parts of India. It offers the users the advantage of broadband internet service without the mind of using a telephone or wires. Everything from its installation to usage is hassle free. After tasting success .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Photon Plus Available In Maharashtra.

IE9 Download Is For Preview

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 2:01am CDT by shantanu

more images REDMOND (GaeaTimes.com)- After a long wait, Microsoft, the Redmond based software giant has released the preview version of its upcoming web browser IE9. It has been facing tough competition from rivals like Opera, Chrome, Firefox and even Apple's Safari. Firefox has been successful in wooing a major part of IE users in the last .... Read the original article : IE9 Download Is For Preview.

God Of War 3 Released In USA

Posted: March 17th, 2010, 1:34am CDT by shantanu

more images more images SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The Sony Computer Entertainment America released its last installment of God Of War franchise in the USA yesterday and it sent the console gamers into a buying overdrive. God of War 3 has improved graphics and a great game play experience as Sony has claimed. The franchise deals with the .... Original article : God Of War 3 Released In USA.

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Facebook Surpassed Google as the Number One WebSite for this week’s Traffic

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 10:18pm CDT by Dipankar Das

According to Web analysis firm Experian Hitwise, Facebook, the social networking site, ranked number one as the most visited website beating Google for the week ending Mar 13. Facebook registered 7.07 % web traffic last week and the web traffic stands at 7.03% for Google last week. The study only made comparison between domain ... Read more >>>.

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Jury awards VirnetX nearly $106M in patent dispute with Microsoft, which says will appeal

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 9:59pm CDT by AP

more images more images more images Jury awards VirnetX $106M in Microsoft dispute SAN FRANCISCO — A jury has awarded communications company VirnetX Holding nearly $106 million after determining Microsoft violated two of its patents. The verdict came Tuesday after a weeklong trial in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Lawyers for VirnetX, which is based in Scotts .... Read the original article : Jury awards VirnetX nearly $106M in patent dispute with Microsoft, which says will appeal.

Microsoft hit with nearly $106M fine in patent dispute with VirnetX, says will appeal

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 8:59pm CDT by AP

more images more images Microsoft hit with $106M fine in patent dispute SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft Corp. has been hit with a nearly $106 million fine for violating two patents held by a communications company. The verdict came today after a weeklong trial in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Lawyers for VirnetX Holding, which is based .... Original source : Microsoft hit with nearly $106M fine in patent dispute with VirnetX, says will appeal.

Summary Box: Boeing 777 needs software fix to prevent rejected takeoff

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by AP

Summary Box: Boeing 777 software fix THE PROBLEM: An issue involving the Boeing 777 can result in a high-speed aborted takeoff and increase the chance of a runway overrun. THE FIX: The FAA wants new software installed on 777s to prevent crew from inadvertently engaging the autopilot before takeoff. THE IMPACT: Delta Air Lines had 16 Boeing 777s .... Source : Summary Box: Boeing 777 needs software fix to prevent rejected takeoff.

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Microsoft’s Bing search engine nabs larger share of US Web queries in February

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by AP

more images more images more images more images Microsoft Bing nabs more Web searches in February SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine gained market share in the U.S. in February, according to research groups. Microsoft has worked for years to improve its search technology and narrow the gap with Google Inc. After launching its redesigned search site last June, the ... Read more »»».

FAA wants new software on Boeing 777s to prevent inadvertent autopilot engagement

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:44pm CDT by Harry R. Weber

FAA: Boeing 777s must get new software ATLANTA — The Federal Aviation Administration wants new software installed on Boeing 777s to prevent crews from inadvertently engaging the autopilot before takeoff. The problem can result in a high-speed rejected, or aborted, takeoff and increase the chance of a runway overrun. Boeing says the problem is rare — just nine ... Read more »».

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Honda to recall 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element trucks due to problem with brake pedal

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:02pm CDT by Tom Krisher

more images more images more images Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake problem DETROIT — Honda Motor Co. will recall more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of braking system problems that could make it tougher to stop the vehicle if not repaired. The recall includes 344,000 Odysseys and 68,000 Elements from the 2007 and 2008 .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Conn. officials feel pressure over job losses at United Technologies

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 4:48pm CDT by Stephen Singer

Conn. officials feel pressure over job losses HARTFORD, Conn. — Job cuts at United Technologies Corp. are adding to the political debate over taxes and other costs of doing business in Connecticut. Gov. M. Jodi Rell told reporters that she and Louis Chenevert, chief executive at the parent company of jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney, Otis .... Source : Conn. officials feel pressure over job losses at United Technologies.

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Google upgrades Nexus One to work on AT&T’s 3G network in latest swipe at Apple’s iPhone

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 4:35pm CDT by AP

more images more images Google phone now works on iPhone's wireless system SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. is making two new versions of its Nexus One phone: one for AT&T Inc.'s network and one for Sprint Nextel Corp.'s. The first U.S. version of the Nexus One, which Google is promoting as its own "super" phone, was designed for T-Mobile .... Original source : Google upgrades Nexus One to work on AT&T’s 3G network in latest swipe at Apple’s iPhone.

Federal Signal says it plans to combine 5 divisions into a new technology group

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by AP

Federal Signal combines newly acquired businesses OAK BROOK, Ill. — Security systems company Federal Signal said Tuesday that it will combine three recently acquired businesses and two older units into a new division. The combined entity will be called Federal Signal Technologies Group and will be led by Manfred Rietsch, the former CEO of VESystems. Earlier this month, .... Read the original article : here.

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Quick DVD release for ‘Alice in Wonderland’ sparks debate between studios, theaters

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 12:15pm CDT by David Germain

more images more images more images 'Alice' sparks debate over quick DVD releases LAS VEGAS — Disney's plan to quickly release the blockbuster "Alice in Wonderland" on DVD is sparking new heat in a debate between Hollywood studios and movie theaters over how quickly films move from the big screen to people's living rooms. Moviegoers will have the option of ... Original article on : Quick DVD release for ‘Alice in Wonderland’ sparks debate between studios, theaters.

Google Nexus One is a Big Failure

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 11:24am CDT by Dipankar Das

According to the study conducted by analytics company Flurry, Google sold only 135,000 number of Nexus Phones since its launch in the market 74 days back. On the contrary, Motorola sold 1.05 million Droid phone and Apple sold 1 million iPhone during the same timeframe. In the same context, iPad sold 1,52,000 units in ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Google Nexus One is a Big Failure.

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Mommy, that’s not Dora: Time Warner Cable says glitch put adult video on kids channels in NC

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 10:18am CDT by AP

Glitch leads to adult video on kids channels in NC RALEIGH, N.C. — A cable TV spokeswoman says preview clips for adult programming appeared on two channels dedicated for kids in North Carolina because of an "equipment failure." Time Warner Cable Inc. spokeswoman Melissa Buscher said the problem lasted about two hours Tuesday morning in areas around [..] Read the original article: here.

Software maker BroadSoft files to raise up to $103.5 million in initial public offering

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 10:14am CDT by AP

BroadSoft files for IPO worth up to $103.5 million NEW YORK — Software maker Broadsoft Inc. on Monday filed its intent to raise as much as $103.5 million in an initial public offering. The Gaithersburg, Md., company did not release expected terms or a prospective date for the IPO. Broadsoft makes multimedia application server software that helps Internet .... Source : Gaea News Network.

How to Turn Your iPad into a Business tool

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 9:56am CDT by Partho

more images Now that pre-ordered Apple iPad, spending around $499 to $829, you need to think big. Most of the features offered in iPad might seem domestic, typically build for the home user. All you need to do is to think beyond the typical usage of music playing, e-book reading, movie watching and Web surfing. iPad .... Original article on Gaea Times at : How to Turn Your iPad into a Business tool.

God Of War 3 Walkthrough Woos Gamers

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 8:42am CDT by shantanu

more images more images SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The much anticipated God of War III video game of Sony has lots of promises in it as the walkthrough reveals. The opening of the game is dramatic enough as can be seen from the trailers of the game that are doing the rounds in the web for some time. .... Original article on Gaea Times at : God Of War 3 Walkthrough Woos Gamers.

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Twitter extends openness with @Anywhere’ platform

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 7:09am CDT by Partho

more images "Openness is really a survivor technique" is what Twitter CEO Evan Williams exhorted while announcing their benchmark platform @Anywhere in a keynote address at South by Southwest conference. SXSWi is more or less the debut ground for Twitter, from where it emerged as an instant hit with the techies. Twitter buffs were eagerly anticipating ... Read : Twitter extends openness with @Anywhere’ platform.

Microsoft Power Point 2010 Hacks and Tips

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 5:03am CDT by soumitra

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – Microsoft Office 2010 is the latest version of Microsoft Office productivity suite. The new features of Office 2010 are its extended file compatibility and a refined user interface. Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most important parts of the Office suite and has many advanced features. But Microsoft Office software has .... Original source : Microsoft Power Point 2010 Hacks and Tips.

Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept Stuns Geneva

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 1:45am CDT by shantanu

more images more images GENEVA (GaeaTimes.com)- Considered as the largest auto show of the world, the Geneva auto show sees the unveiling of several top notch and much awaited car models each year. The recently held 2010 car show was no exception. This year's show was inaugurated on March 4th and it was closed on March 14th. .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept Stuns Geneva.

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No maps, less music: China without Google could see loss for Web surfers, industry development

Posted: March 16th, 2010, 1:15am CDT by Joe Mcdonald

more images more images China without Google: 'a lose-lose scenario' BEIJING — China without Google — a prospect that looks increasingly likely — could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has helped to fight piracy might be in jeopardy. China's fledgling Web outfits would face less pressure to improve, eroding their ability [..] Read the original article: here.

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Twitter remains blocked in China, but company hopes to develop Chinese registration page

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 10:05pm CDT by Megan K. Scott

more images more images Twitter working on Chinese registration page NEW YORK — Twitter is working on a way to allow Chinese users to sign up to the social networking site in their own language, a co-founder of the site said Monday night, but access to the popular site remains blocked in the country. Jack Dorsey said at a .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Twitter remains blocked in China, but company hopes to develop Chinese registration page.

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Summary Box: Challenges await FCC’s national broadband plan

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:18pm CDT by AP

Summary Box: FCC unveils sweeping broadband plan THE PROPOSAL: Bring high-speed Internet access to more areas of the country and make existing connections faster. THE IMPETUS: The Obama administration is concerned that the U.S. is falling behind the development of online applications compared with other countries with faster speeds at lower prices. THE SKEPTICISM: It's not certain that .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Challenges await FCC’s national broadband plan.

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Cuba says US ruling loosening Internet services to island meant to aid ’subversion’

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by Paul Haven

Cuba criticizes US ruling on Internet access HAVANA — Cuba says a U.S. ruling that makes it easier for companies to provide Internet communications services on the island is meant to destabilize the country, not loosen Washington's 48-year economic embargo. "The government of the United States has said clearly that its objective is to use these services ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cuba says US ruling loosening Internet services to island meant to aid ’subversion’.

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DirecTV, Versus reach deal after 6 months to return network to satellite television service

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by AP

DirecTV, Versus have deal after more than 6 months PHILADELPHIA — DirecTV and Versus have reached a deal after more than six months to return the sports network to the satellite television service. DirecTV dropped Versus after their contract concluded at the end of August and the two sides were not able to reach an agreement. They .... Source : DirecTV, Versus reach deal after 6 months to return network to satellite television service.

Microchip Technology raises fiscal 4th-qtr outlook due to ongoing demand

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:24pm CDT by AP

Microchip Technology raises fiscal 4Q outlook CHANDLER, Ariz. — Chip maker Microchip Technology Inc. said Monday that it now expects fiscal fourth-quarter results to beat its earlier outlook due to ongoing strong demand. Microchip Technology said it now expects a profit of 37 cents per share, or 42 cents per share when excluding certain items, for the .... Source article : Microchip Technology raises fiscal 4th-qtr outlook due to ongoing demand.

Pericom Semiconductor names former Asyst Technologies finance chief to CFO spot

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 4:11pm CDT by AP

Pericom Semiconductor names financial chief SAN JOSE, Calif. — Chip maker Pericom Semiconductor Corp. said Monday that Aaron Tachibana, former chief financial officer of Asyst Technologies Inc., will join the company as CFO. Tachibana, 49, also assumes the title of senior vice president of finance He succeeds Angela Chen, who requested to relocate back to Asia for personal ... Read more >>.

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With electricity as his analogy, FCC chair wants to push faster broadband to more places

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 2:04pm CDT by Joelle Tessler

FCC chairman's broadband goals, in his own words WASHINGTON — Since Julius Genachowski became chairman of the Federal Communications Commission last year, his main priority has been overhauling the government's strategy for expanding high-speed Internet access. Genachowski, who has been an executive and investor in technology companies, argues that people who lack fast Internet connectivity have fewer ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : With electricity as his analogy, FCC chair wants to push faster broadband to more places.

RadioShack shares fall, analyst removes stock from recommmended list

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by AP

more images more images Analyst removes RadioShack from recommended list NEW YORK — Shares of RadioShack Corp. fell on Monday after Goldman Sachs removed the electronics retailer from its recommended list although it still rates the shares a "buy." The investor firm said it still sees value in the retailer but "less so than at the time of our .... Source article on Gaea Times at : RadioShack shares fall, analyst removes stock from recommmended list.

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Google shares inch lower after reports it may be close to shutting down China search site

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 1:22pm CDT by AP

more images more images Google inches lower after China reports NEW YORK — Shares of Google Inc. inched lower Monday following media reports that the search giant is close to shutting down its search engine in China. Meanwhile, U.S.-traded shares of Baidu Inc. leapt on the news. China-based Baidu holds the majority of the Chinese search market and would ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google shares inch lower after reports it may be close to shutting down China search site.

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Brazil announces it may break US patents on movies, music, drugs, chemicals in WTO dispute

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 12:15pm CDT by AP

Brazil may break US patents on films, music, drugs BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil says it may let local companies break U.S. patents on products including movies, music, pharmaceutical products and chemicals. The World Trade Organization says Brazil can take punitive action because the United States has failed to get rid of illegal subsidies provided to American cotton ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brazil announces it may break US patents on movies, music, drugs, chemicals in WTO dispute.

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Baidu shares jump on media reports Google nears decision on closing its China search engine

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by AP

more images more images Baidu up on reports Google may end China search NEW YORK — U.S.-traded shares of Baidu Inc. jumped Monday following media reports that rival Google Inc. is nearing a decision to close its search engine in China. China has the world's largest Internet population. Google holds about 35 percent of the country's search market, compared ... Read more >>>.

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Challenges await Federal Communications Commission’s national broadband plan

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 11:10am CDT by Joelle Tessler

more images more images FCC unveiling sweeping national broadband plan WASHINGTON — More corners of the country would have high-speed Internet access and existing connections would become much faster under a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy that is being unveiled Tuesday. The plan from the Federal Communications Commission is meant to guide the government's strategy on broadband .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Challenges await Federal Communications Commission’s national broadband plan.

The Number of Orders for Apple iPad Declined Sharply

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 10:55am CDT by Dipankar Das

Although, the pre-order for new iPad went hysterical on Friday ie. 25000 per hour, the number dropped drastically over the weekend. According to Daniel Tello, the Venezuelan blogger-analyst who was tracking the orders, the number declined to 1000 per hour only over the weekend. He further said that the real demand for ipad before .... Original article on Gaea Times at : The Number of Orders for Apple iPad Declined Sharply.

Boston Scientific suspends sales of top-selling heart defibrillator devices

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 9:58am CDT by Matthew Perrone

Boston Scientific suspends defibrillator sales WASHINGTON — Medical device maker Boston Scientific said Monday it is suspending sales of its heart-shocking defibrillator implants after failing to alert regulators to changes in manufacturing of the best-selling devices. The company said it uncovered two production changes that were not cleared with the Food and Drug Administration. Medical device makers .... Source : Boston Scientific suspends sales of top-selling heart defibrillator devices.

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Challenges lie ahead as Federal Communications Commission prepares to unveil broadband plan

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 9:57am CDT by AP

FCC set to unveil sweeping national broadband plan WASHINGTON — Communications regulators on Tuesday will unveil a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy. Their aim: to bring affordable, high-speed Internet connections to all Americans and make access much faster for people who already have broadband. Yet it's not certain the Federal Communications Commission can find the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Challenges lie ahead as Federal Communications Commission prepares to unveil broadband plan.

Google has the solutions for the unanswered questions relating Gmail and Buzz

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 9:44am CDT by Partho

more images AUSTIN, TEXAS (GaeaTimes.com) - Google addressed key questions relating to their two major products Gmail and Buzz at SXSW festival in Austin today. Why is Gmail slow? Googler Jonathan Perlow floored the question for audience attending the Behind the Scenes of Gmail panel discussion in the festival. Form all answers that came from audience, .... Original article : Google has the solutions for the unanswered questions relating Gmail and Buzz.

Pegasystems to buy Chordiant Software for $161.5 million, or $5 per share

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 9:00am CDT by AP

Pegasystems to buy Chordiant for $161.5 million CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Pegasystems said Monday it will buy Chordiant Software for $161.5 million. Business software maker said the acquisition will help expand its customer base. The $5-per-share offer represents a 31 percent premium over Chordiant's closing stock price of $3.81 Friday and comes two months after Chordiant rejected an offer ... Read more >>.

Direct Marketing Association spent $250,000 lobbying in 4Q on data breaches, caller ID

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 7:58am CDT by AP

Direct Marketing Assn spent $250K lobbying in 4Q WASHINGTON — The Direct Marketing Association Inc., a global lobbying vehicle for marketers, spent $250,000 lobbying the government in the fourth quarter, according to a recent disclosure form. That's even with what the group spent in the third quarter of 2009 and in the year-ago period. The New York-based association ... Read : Direct Marketing Association spent $250,000 lobbying in 4Q on data breaches, caller ID.

Facebook opening operations office in India to support global growth

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:27am CDT by Erika Kinetz

more images more images more images more images Facebook opening operations office in India MUMBAI, India — Social networking site Facebook is opening an operations office in India, its first in Asia, to help manage rapid growth in the number of users. The office, in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, will have advertising and developer support teams, the company said .... Read the original article : here.

Goolge Buzz 2 new features to Relieve Gmail inbox noise

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 6:15am CDT by Partho

more images Taking up with feedbacks and sideswipe, Google's making every possible effort to make sure they don't lose out buzz about Buzz. After doing with the privacy issues, their latest realization breeds two new features to make life easier for Buzz users. Most of those interacting on Buzz are annoyed to see their posts in ... Read : Goolge Buzz 2 new features to Relieve Gmail inbox noise.

Facebook opens operations office in India to support global growth

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:45am CDT by Erika Kinetz

more images more images Facebook opens office in India, first in Asia MUMBAI, India — Social networking site Facebook is opening an operations office in India, its first in Asia, to help manage rapid growth in the number of users The office, in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, will have advertising and developer support teams, the company said .... Original article : Facebook opens operations office in India to support global growth.

Apple Offers iPad Replacement for Faulty Battery at Service Fee $99

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 2:41am CDT by jayita

more images To get rid of incessant criticism over its irreplaceable battery, Apple has decided to offer a Battery Replacement Service for its new iPad tablet. Under the new iPad battery replacement program, you will be provided an entirely new iPad, if your iPad's battery no longer holds a charge. Obviously, there are some terms and conditions, .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Apple Offers iPad Replacement for Faulty Battery at Service Fee $99.

How to get Free Upgrade from Office 2007 to Office 2010

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 2:35am CDT by Partho

more images Voila! of the rare exemptions from Microsoft, we found one for you. This time its a free upgrade from Office 2007 to Office 2010. We had done with exclusive coverage of Office 2010. Microsoft Office 2010 Technology Guarantee is a program allows consumers to buy. As per the , Microsoft Office 2010 Engineering blog, ... Original article on : How to get Free Upgrade from Office 2007 to Office 2010.

Why Twitter is Fundamental for Government and Business?

Posted: March 14th, 2010, 11:36pm CDT by Dipankar Das

According to the recent interview to BBC News, Evan Williams, the co-founder of Twitter said that social networking is the basic way of communication now-a-days with businesses, Government and loved one. He also added that the perspective of Twitter is to expand in those area where technology is limited or very simple. The Twitter .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Why Twitter is Fundamental for Government and Business?.

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Study says surging global weapons transfers raise concerns about arms races in tense areas

Posted: March 14th, 2010, 11:07pm CDT by Louise Nordstrom

Surging global weapons transfers raise concerns STOCKHOLM — Surging global weapons transfers are raising concerns about arms races in tension-fraught areas of the globe, a leading peace research group warned Monday. New data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute showed that transfers of major conventional weapons rose by 22 percent in 2005-2009, compared to the previous ... Read more : Study says surging global weapons transfers raise concerns about arms races in tense areas.

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Online battle: Amazon reacts to Colo tax law, costing thousands of affiliates a revenue source

Posted: March 14th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by Colleen Slevin

Amazon reacts to new Colo tax, costing affiliates DENVER — Kristie McNealy blogs from her suburban Denver home about raising four children and health issues. Her husband, Rob, a floor installer, runs another Web site offering product reviews and advice on hardwood floors. It's not just for fun. Whenever someone clicks on a link to buy a ... Original article on : Online battle: Amazon reacts to Colo tax law, costing thousands of affiliates a revenue source.

Official Time in US Atomic Clock

Posted: March 14th, 2010, 2:44pm CDT by soumitra

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – The official standard time in US will be changed to Daylight Saving Time Today, March 14th at 2:00 a.m. local time. All the clocks in the US should be set forward 1 hour this Sunday. To know about the official time in your area, check out the time here. The atomic .... Source : Official Time in US Atomic Clock.

Virgin Media Uses Telegraph Pole to Deliver Broadband

Posted: March 14th, 2010, 11:13am CDT by Dipankar Das

Virgin media started a new trial to deliver high-speed fibre-optic broadband over telegraph poles. Initially, they will try to deliver 50 mbps service to the Berkshire village of Woolhampton. The firm believes that they can use similar technology to reach 1 million homes in the rural areas of UK. The trial will continue for .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Virgin Media Uses Telegraph Pole to Deliver Broadband.

Macbook vs Windows Laptop Experiences

Posted: March 14th, 2010, 7:07am CDT by angsuman

I have used Windows based laptops since the dawn of time (or laptops) till couple of days ago when I finally decided to spend 1000 bucks for a Macbook white. Here are my experiences with Macbook (vis-a-vis Windows Vista laptop from HP with similar CPU and memory) so far which I hope helps you to ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Macbook vs Windows Laptop Experiences.

Bentley India Unveils Mulsanne

Posted: March 14th, 2010, 5:49am CDT by shantanu

more images more images MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The leading carmakers of the world are eyeing the Indian market and they are not planning to invade the small car market only. While the majority of the car market is dominated by compact cars, the demand of super luxury sedans are slowly picking up in India, mainly in the .... Source : Bentley India Unveils Mulsanne.

Vodafone India Unwraps App Store

Posted: March 14th, 2010, 4:13am CDT by shantanu

more images more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- With a number of mobile service operators starting their service in the Indian market, old time players like Airtel and Vodafone are trying to retain the existing users by offering various types of add on services with their packages. After much speculation and waiting, leading mobile service operator Vodafone .... Read the original article : here.

Iran says it has dismantled US-backed cyber warfare networks, arrested 30 members

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 12:00pm CST by AP

Iran says it broke up US-backed cyber war networks TEHRAN, Iran — Iran says it has dismantled several U.S.-backed cyber warfare networks that were gathering information on nuclear scientists and provoking unrest in the country. A judiciary statement says the networks were set up by Iranian opposition groups, including the armed People's Mujahedeen, and that 30 of ... Read more : Iran says it has dismantled US-backed cyber warfare networks, arrested 30 members.

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Minister: China to bid for US high-speed rail projects; building lines in Venezuela, Turkey

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 6:41am CST by Joe Mcdonald

China to bid on US high-speed rail projects BEIJING — China plans to bid for contracts to build U.S. high-speed train lines and is stepping up exports of rail technology to Europe and Latin America, a government official said Saturday. China has built 4,000 miles (6,500 kilometers) of high-speed rail for its own train system and President ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Minister: China to bid for US high-speed rail projects; building lines in Venezuela, Turkey.

Social gaming, motion controllers the buzz of Games Developers Conference

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 5:53am CST by Derrik J. Lang

Innovation on display at Games Conference SAN FRANCISCO — Motion controls and social gaming were the hot topics at this week's Game Developers Conference, the annual convention of game designers, programmers and executives. Sony shook up the conference with a splashy introduction of the PlayStation Move, a new wand-shaped PlayStation 3 motion controller system that will rival ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Social gaming, motion controllers the buzz of Games Developers Conference.

SXSW 2010 in Austin Latest News

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 5:06am CST by shantanu

more images AUSTIN, TEXAS (GaeaTimes.com)- A lot of small tech companies are trying to get the focus at the ongoing SXSW 2010 festival in Austin. The South by Southwest festival is held each year and it covers movies, interactive technologies as well as music. In the next few days, it will have the presence of companies .... Original article : SXSW 2010 in Austin Latest News.

Apple COO Tim Cook Got $22 Million Bonus

Posted: March 13th, 2010, 1:07am CST by Dipankar Das

You may remember that Apple CEO Steve Jobs took 6 months Leave of Absence in 2009 for medical issues. During that period, Cook looked after day to day operation of Apple. Apple board of directors are thankful to him due to this. Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Cook was awarded $22 million .... Original source : Apple COO Tim Cook Got $22 Million Bonus.

How You can Spy on Employees Using Mobile Phone?

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 10:24pm CST by Dipankar Das

According to BBC report, Japanese firm KDDI developed a mobile phone that can be used to track your employees. The device is supposed to capture every movement of employees using accelerometers and analysis software, and then send it back to the boss. The mobile will be able to tell whether any employee is wasting time .... Original article on Gaea Times at : How You can Spy on Employees Using Mobile Phone?.

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US attorney general, agriculture secretary begin hearings on competition in farming system

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 7:39pm CST by Christopher Leonard

US regulators examine competition in agriculture ANKENY, Iowa — Federal officials concerned about how much control a few corporations have over the nation's food supply pledged Friday to begin a new era of antitrust enforcement, seeking to balance agricultural power between companies, farmers and consumers. More than 650 farmers, slaughterhouse workers, lobbyists and executives gathered for a ... Read : US attorney general, agriculture secretary begin hearings on competition in farming system.

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Apple gives COO Cook $5 million bonus, stock for performance during Steve Jobs’ medical leave

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 4:44pm CST by Jessica Mintz

more images more images Apple gives chief operating officer $5M bonus SEATTLE — Apple Inc. is giving its chief operating officer a $5 million bonus for "outstanding performance" running the company while CEO Steve Jobs was on medical leave. Timothy Cook, 49, will also receive 75,000 restricted stock units scheduled to vest in 2011 and 2012, Apple said in .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Apple gives COO Cook $5 million bonus, stock for performance during Steve Jobs’ medical leave.

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Disney to shut down Zemeckis-run motion-capture studio where ‘A Christmas Carol’ was shot

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 4:25pm CST by AP

Disney to shut Zemeckis-run motion-capture studio LOS ANGELES — To further cut costs at its movie studio, The Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it will shut a San Francisco-area facility used to capture the performance of Jim Carrey for his digitally animated character, Scrooge, in "A Christmas Carol." The closure of the facility in Marin County, ... Read more >>.

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Summary Box: Federal court upholds FCC rules for programming that Comcast, Cablevision opposed

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 3:46pm CST by AP

Summary Box: Court OKs cable TV access rules THE DISPUTE: Cable TV providers challenged a five-year extension of federal regulations requiring them to make channels they own available to rivals such as satellite TV. THE RULING: An appeals court sided with the Federal Communications Commission and left the rules intact. WINNERS AND LOSERS: The decision was a setback ... Read more »»».

Adobe CEO gets pay package of $5.2 million in 2009, down 68 percent

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 3:14pm CST by Barbara Ortutay

Adobe CEO 2009 pay package down 68 percent NEW YORK — Shantanu Narayen, the president and CEO of software maker Adobe Systems Inc., was awarded compensation valued at $5.2 million in fiscal 2009, a 68 percent decline in a year that saw the recession weaken demand for its products. Narayen received a base salary of $875,000 for ... Original article on : Adobe CEO gets pay package of $5.2 million in 2009, down 68 percent.

The gap that never closes: Government faulted for long-term failure to preserve e-mails

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 2:43pm CST by Michael J. Sniffen

Government sends e-mails; it just can't save them WASHINGTON — As the Justice Department hunts for the latest batch of missing federal e-mails, the officials who oversee spending of $71 billion a year for information technology got a big raspberry Friday for a 14-year-long failure to ensure that government e-mails are preserved. For all the spending it ... Read more »».

Mac Lessons I Need To Know

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 2:33pm CST by angsuman

I just switched from a HP Laptop to Macbook white. While I like the responsiveness of Mac there are things I miss here and things I need to learn. How to reload a safari page in Mac OS X? The only way I could find is clicking on the URL field and pressing Enter. How to right-click on .... Source : Mac Lessons I Need To Know.

How I Missed my first event at SXSW

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 2:26pm CST by angsuman

I was trying to get into Mobile UX design panel. Sadly it was overcrowded by the time I got there. I went to Ballroom B with 10 minutes to spare which wasn't enough. The room was full by then! Lesson learned: Go at least an hour ahead of schedule for popular events. As I write this .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Software provider QAD reports drop in 4th-quarter revenue; shares slide

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 2:26pm CST by AP

QAD shares slide after 4th-quarter revenue drops NEW YORK — Shares of QAD Inc. sank Friday after the business software provider reported a drop in fourth-quarter revenue and predicted another drop for the first quarter. The company's stock slid 20 cents, or 3.7 percent, to $5.30 in afternoon trading. After the market closed Thursday, QAD reported fiscal fourth-quarter .... Original article : Software provider QAD reports drop in 4th-quarter revenue; shares slide.

Summary Box: Chinese minister insists Google obey the law, gives no sign of compromise

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 2:24pm CST by AP

more images more images Summary Box: China insists Google obey the law NO SIGNS OF COMPROMISE: China, in a dispute with Google over censoring its China-based search engine, said the company must obey its laws or "pay the consequences." THE SPEAKER: Li Yizhong, the minister of Industry and Information Technology, made the remarks on the sidelines of China's annual .... Source : Summary Box: Chinese minister insists Google obey the law, gives no sign of compromise.

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Authorities: 4 incendiary devices found in mail in eastern Texas; public not threatened

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 1:17pm CST by Schuyler Dixon

4 incendiary devices found in eastern Texas mail DALLAS — At least four incendiary devices have been found recently in mailboxes or postal processing facilities in eastern Texas, although none posed a danger to the public, authorities said. U.S. Postal Inspector Amanda McMurrey said Friday that one of the devices was discovered Tuesday night at a processing .... Original source : Authorities: 4 incendiary devices found in mail in eastern Texas; public not threatened.

Seattle police arrest man who had wired device taped to his body, situation resolved

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 12:19pm CST by Donna Gordon Blankinship

Seattle police stop man with device taped to body SEATTLE — A man wrapped in duct tape alarmed people in downtown Seattle Friday morning by making threats and walking around with a pipe taped to his arm before surrendering. The man, whose name was not released, complied with officers who rushed to the scene and voluntarily removed .... Original article : Seattle police arrest man who had wired device taped to his body, situation resolved.

Digital River up after analyst says McAfee deal possible

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 11:46am CST by AP

Digital River up on possible McAfee deal NEW YORK — Shares of Digital River Inc., which provides technology and services for companies that sell products online, got a boost Friday after an analyst said McAfee Inc. may be testing out its e-commerce technology. A deal would be a boost to Digital River. "We came across several fully functional .... Original source : Digital River up after analyst says McAfee deal possible.

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Federal court upholds FCC access rules for cable programming that Comcast, Cablevision opposed

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 10:07am CST by AP

Court OKs TV rules opposed by Comcast, Cablevision WASHINGTON — A federal court Friday upheld regulations that require cable TV companies to make sports programming and other channels they own available on equal terms to rival TV providers such as satellite companies. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia leaves in ... Read more >>>.

Top 5 Popular iPhone Games

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 9:46am CST by Dipankar Das

Reports from Game Developers Conference, held this week, revealed that Games on Mobile phones are no longer separate market segment any more. It is becoming a centerpiece in game industry day by day. Although, video games are popular in men, social games are increasingly getting popularity among women. After going through different technology blog, .... Source article : Top 5 Popular iPhone Games.

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Nokia revises its 2009 global market share estimate down to 34 pct; expects no change in 2010

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 9:20am CST by AP

more images more images Nokia revises 2009 market share down to 34 pct HELSINKI — Nokia Corp. on Friday revised its global market share estimate for mobile phones in 2009 to 34 percent, from an earlier 38 percent, and said it expected no growth this year. The revision was due to more accurate measuring methods, including of counterfeit products, .... Original source : Nokia revises its 2009 global market share estimate down to 34 pct; expects no change in 2010.

Date and time for iPad Pre-order

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 3:45am CST by Partho

more images Early adopters fervently waiting to place their order for Apple's iPad need not wait longer. In case you are in dark about the date and time to pre-order iPad, we have some details. Details of the sale are still incomplete, but the date and time have been revealed by TidBits. Apple iPad will be ... Read more : Date and time for iPad Pre-order.

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Chinese minister insists Google obey the law,gives no sign of compromise in censorship dispute

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 3:23am CST by Joe Mcdonald

more images more images Chinese minister insists Google obey the law BEIJING — China's top Internet regulator insisted Friday that Google must obey its laws or "pay the consequences," giving no sign of a possible compromise in their dispute over censorship and hacking. "If you want to do something that disobeys Chinese law and regulations, you are unfriendly, you .... Read the original article : here.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 to get Multitasking soon

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 2:09am CST by jayita

more images It's time to rejoice for the iPhone users. The much rumored multitasking feature is going to be introduced in the iPhone 4.0 software. Apple has finally decided to allow third party apps running concurrently in the background of iPhone. Apple was facing complains from the critics for not providing multitasking support, for quite a long ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Apple iPhone OS 4.0 to get Multitasking soon.

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‘Uncharted 2: Among Thieves’ nabs 5 trophies at Game Developer Choice Awards

Posted: March 12th, 2010, 1:58am CST by Derrik J. Lang

'Uncharted 2′ nabs 5 trophies at video game awards SAN FRANCISCO — "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" stole the show at the Game Developers Choice Awards. The high-octane PlayStation 3 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog won five trophies at the Game Developers Conference ceremony Thursday, including game of the year. "Uncharted 2," which casts players in the ... Read more »»».

Lenovo will focus on mobile Internet, sales in faster-growing emerging markets

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 11:18pm CST by Joe Mcdonald

more images more images more images more images more images Lenovo says business will focus on mobile Internet BEIJING — Lenovo Group expects wireless Internet products to account for up to 80 percent of its sales within five years as it pursues expansion in faster-growing emerging markets, CEO Yang Yuanqing said Friday. Lenovo, the world's fourth-largest personal computer maker, jumped into the ... Original article on : Lenovo will focus on mobile Internet, sales in faster-growing emerging markets.

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‘BioShock 2,’ new ‘Mario’ top the list of best-selling video games in the US in February

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:13pm CST by AP

more images more images A look at February's top-selling video games The top-selling video games in the U.S. in February, by number of copies sold, according to NPD Group: 1. "BioShock 2″ for Xbox 360, from Take-Two Interactive 2. "New Super Mario Bros." for Wii, from Nintendo 3. "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ for Xbox 360, from Activision Blizzard 4. "Just .... Original article : ‘BioShock 2,’ new ‘Mario’ top the list of best-selling video games in the US in February.

Summary Box: Video game sales sink 15 percent; sales of games, Wii consoles decline

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:05pm CST by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Video game sales drop 15 percent THE GAMES: Video game software sales dropped 15 percent in February compared to a year ago to $624.4 million. "Bioshock 2″ from Take 2 Interactive, which launched in February, and "New Super Mario Bros." from Nintendo were the top two sellers. THE SYSTEMS: Hardware sales declined 20 ... Original article on : Summary Box: Video game sales sink 15 percent; sales of games, Wii consoles decline.

February video game sales decline 15 percent, software and console sales still slow

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 6:06pm CST by AP

more images more images more images more images February video game sales drop 15 percent SEATTLE — U.S. retail sales of video games declined 15 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games and lower sales of the Wii system. Americans spent $1.26 billion on video game systems, software and accessories during the month, ... Original article on : February video game sales decline 15 percent, software and console sales still slow.

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Tracking tweets: Twitter adds option allowing users to automatically broadcast their location

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:54pm CST by AP

more images more images Twitter unveils tool to share tweeting locations SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter can now let the world automatically know your whereabouts as well as your thoughts and activities. A new feature unveiled Thursday gives Twitter users the option of including their location with the assorted musings posted on the Internet messaging service. Locations won't be included unless ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tracking tweets: Twitter adds option allowing users to automatically broadcast their location.

February video game sales decline 14 percent, software and console sales still slow

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 5:54pm CST by AP

February video game sales drop 14 percent SEATTLE — U.S. retail sales of video games declined 14 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games. Americans spent $1.48 billion on video game systems, software and accessories during the month, market researcher NPD Group said Thursday. Game software sales fell 15 percent .... Original article : February video game sales decline 14 percent, software and console sales still slow.

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Benchmark Co. analyst downgrades Yahoo, says competitors’ share of search market climbing

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 4:32pm CST by AP

more images more images Analyst downgrades Yahoo on search share concerns SAN FRANCISCO — A Benchmark Co. analyst downgraded share of Yahoo Inc. Thursday, noting issues like better-scaled competitors grabbing a bigger share of the search market and increasing competition in display advertising. In a note to clients, Benchmark analyst Clayton Moran cut his rating to "Hold" from "Buy," ... Read : Benchmark Co. analyst downgrades Yahoo, says competitors’ share of search market climbing.

VeriSign to spend more than $300M over next decade on infrastructure upgrades

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 4:08pm CST by AP

VeriSign to spend more than $300M on tech upgrades SAN FRANCISCO — VeriSign Inc., whose technology is key to allowing Internet users to access Web sites with names ending in ".com" and ".net," plans to spend more than $300 million over the next decade to upgrade its systems. The upgrades will allow VeriSign's machines to handle up .... Original article : VeriSign to spend more than $300M over next decade on infrastructure upgrades.

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Justice Department, Federal Communications Commission promise tough review of Comcast-NBC deal

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 3:56pm CST by Joelle Tessler

Feds pledge tough review of Comcast-NBC deal WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are pledging rigorous reviews of Comcast Corp.'s proposed purchase of NBC Universal to ensure that it would not stifle competition or harm consumers. Christine Varney, the Justice Department's antitrust chief, and Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, offered no indication at a hearing Thursday ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Justice Department, Federal Communications Commission promise tough review of Comcast-NBC deal.

Wireless technology firm RadiSys acquires Pactolus; terms not disclosed

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 3:51pm CST by AP

RadiSys acquires Pactolus; terms not disclosed HILLSBORO, Ore. — RadiSys Corp., a maker of servers that support wireless phone networks, said Thursday it acquired privately held Pactolus Communications Software Co. Terms were not disclosed. Pactolus' software services, which include Internet-based voice calls and messaging functions, are installed in more than 45 telecommunication service providers worldwide, it said. RadiSys ... Read : Wireless technology firm RadiSys acquires Pactolus; terms not disclosed.

RSA 1024-bits Key Encryption Cracked

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 2:24pm CST by soumitra

more images San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – RSA Encryption method is used for almost every secured transactions and the RSA 1024 bit encryption is used in almost every banking sites and credit card transaction points. Some scientists from the University of Michigan have found that the code can be cracked in 100 hours which would otherwise take ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : RSA 1024-bits Key Encryption Cracked.

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Government may seek more authority to regulate vehicle safety following Toyota recalls

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 2:18pm CST by Stephen Manning

more images more images more images more images Gov't may seek more authority on vehicle safety WASHINGTON — Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks and are weighing a range of new safety requirements in response to Toyota's recall of more than 8 million vehicles over brake and acceleration problems. David Strickland, head ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Government may seek more authority to regulate vehicle safety following Toyota recalls.

Report on Internet freedom finds regimes more sophisticated in censorship

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 1:56pm CST by Anick Jesdanun

more images more images Report finds online censorship more sophisticated NEW YORK — Repressive regimes have stepped up efforts to censor the Internet and jail dissidents, Reporters Without Borders said in a study out Thursday. China, Iran and Tunisia, which are on the group's "Enemies of the Internet" list, got more sophisticated at censorship and overcoming dissidents' attempts to ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Report on Internet freedom finds regimes more sophisticated in censorship.

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Minneapolis schools end lockdown in 2nd day after police say Internet threat not credible

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 1:21pm CST by AP

Minneapolis schools end lockdown in 2nd day MINNEAPOLIS — A lockdown has ended at Minneapolis Public Schools after police say a threat made on a social networking site turned out to be not credible. The district started Wednesday keeping its more than 33,000 students indoors and all exterior doors locked because of the Internet threat. District spokesman Stan .... Read the original article : here.

Virgin Media to test providing broadband Web access to homes over utility poles

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 12:19pm CST by AP

Virgin Media to test broadband over utility poles SAN FRANCISCO — Virgin Media Inc., a British provider of TV, Internet and phone services, said Thursday that it will conduct a trial using utility poles to send high-speed broadband Internet service to homes in the U.K. Virgin Media said the trial start delivering broadband to homes in Woolhampton, .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Virgin Media to test providing broadband Web access to homes over utility poles.

Faraway Iditarod fans feed addiction to famed sled dog race by watching online

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 11:07am CST

Faraway Iditarod fans feed race habit online ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Cathleen Griffin usually feeds her passion for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race through the Internet, but next week she'll travel to Alaska for the first time to see the winner cross the finish line in the old gold rush town of Nome. "I just can't imagine .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Faraway Iditarod fans feed addiction to famed sled dog race by watching online.

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Minneapolis schools on lockdown for 2nd day because of threat posted on social networking site

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 11:07am CST by AP

Minneapolis schools on lockdown for 2nd day MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Public Schools is on lockdown for the second day after a threat was made on a social networking site. The district will keep its 32,000 students indoors on Thursday and all exterior doors locked because of the Internet threats authorities say has been traced to computer servers ... Read : Minneapolis schools on lockdown for 2nd day because of threat posted on social networking site.

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Texas pump discounts company alleges Kroger violates its patents in gas rewards program

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 10:10am CST by Dan Sewell

Texas company, Kroger in legal fight CINCINNATI — A Dallas area company charges that Kroger Co. is ripping off its technology and methods in the grocery chain's popular gasoline discount rewards program. Irving, Texas-based Excentus Corp. has filed federal suit in Texas against Cincinnati-based Kroger, saying its patents are being violated and seeking an order stopping Kroger ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Texas pump discounts company alleges Kroger violates its patents in gas rewards program.

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Summary Box: Limb of huge ‘botnet’ of virus-infected PCs is amputated, but criminals reconnect

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 9:29am CST by AP

Summary Box: Huge 'botnet' only slowed by takedown BOTNET AMPUTATED: An Internet provider thought to be helping spread malicious software was taken down, apparently cutting criminals off from millions of personal computers under their control. SHORT VICTORY: Less than a day later the criminals still were able to reconnect with the computers in their remote-controlled botnet, which .... Source : Gaea News Network.

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Britain pressures Facebook to install ‘panic button’ on site following teen’s rape and murder

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 9:26am CST by AP

more images more images UK pressures Facebook to install 'panic button' LONDON — British officials say they're pressuring Facebook to make a "panic button" available on its Web pages following the death of a teenager at the hands of a man she met on the popular social networking site. British child protection authorities have been lobbying Facebook and other ... Original article on : Britain pressures Facebook to install ‘panic button’ on site following teen’s rape and murder.

10 Cool Ways to Make Money from iPhone apps

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 9:00am CST by Partho

more images One reason to buy iPhone is to make money out of it. It is not just a gadget to spend on, you can make good money out of it. iPhones is gaining popularity each day not just because its easy to use, but that they can do much more than other mobile phones. It .... Source article on Gaea Times at : 10 Cool Ways to Make Money from iPhone apps.

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Sensata prices rise in trading debut after raising $568.8 million in biggest IPO this year

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:58am CST by AP

Sensata shares rise after IPO raises $568.8M NEW YORK — Shares of Sensata Technologies, which raised $568.8 million in the biggest IPO this year, are rising in their trading debut. Sensata Technologies Holding NV, based in the Netherlands, priced 31.6 million shares at $18 apiece. It's the second company this week to sell shares to initial investors .... Original source : Sensata prices rise in trading debut after raising $568.8 million in biggest IPO this year.

10 Best Free WordPress Themes for Women

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:37am CST by jayita

more images With plethora of WordPress Themes available in the web, people very often get confused what to pick for their blogs or portfolio. Being a woman, I know that women eyes always search for something stylish and unconventional. A loads of WordPress Themes, with unique design and features attract women of all ages. While they ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : 10 Best Free WordPress Themes for Women.

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Sensata prices shares at bottom of expected range, raises $568.8M in biggest IPO this year

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 8:07am CST by AP

Sensata raises $568.8M in biggest IPO this year NEW YORK — Sensata Technologies Holding NV priced its shares at the bottom of its expected range, raising $568.8 million in the biggest initial public offering so far this year. The Netherlands company makes sensors and controls, with more than half of its revenue coming from the auto industry. ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sensata prices shares at bottom of expected range, raises $568.8M in biggest IPO this year.

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Video game sales may show decline once again in February, due in part to weak music game genre

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 7:13am CST by AP

more images more images Ahead of the Bell: Video Game Sales NEW YORK — U.S. video game sales could likely show a decline Thursday when the NPD Group releases its February sales figures after the market closes. Software sales have declined for much of the past year when compared with 2008 and even early 2009, because of the economic .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Video game sales may show decline once again in February, due in part to weak music game genre.

Dell India Unveils New Vostro

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 4:05am CST by shantanu

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In its bid to catch up with the competition offered by rivals like HP and Acer, Dell India has released new range of computers targeted at the business users. The newly unveiled Vostro 3000 series of Computers mean productivity and ease of use, according to the company. The small to mid .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Dell India Unveils New Vostro.

Sony takes aim at Japanese rival Nintendo in unveiling new motion controller

Posted: March 11th, 2010, 1:18am CST by Tomoko A. Hosaka

more images more images more images more images Sony unveils new motion contoller to slow Nintendo TOKYO — Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us. The Japanese maker of the PlayStation 3 unveiled Thursday its highly anticipated motion controlling system, as it takes aim at Nintendo's dominance in the gaming sector. With the "PlayStation Move," Sony .... Source article : Sony takes aim at Japanese rival Nintendo in unveiling new motion controller.

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Mexican telecom magnate becomes 1st person from developing world to be named ‘world’s richest’

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:21pm CST by Mark Stevenson

more images more images more images more images Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' person MEXICO CITY — The naming of Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim as the world's richest person — the first from a developing nation — underlines the loosening of America and Europe's stranglehold on the top spots in the billionaires' club. Slim's arrival at the top aroused both ... Original article on : Mexican telecom magnate becomes 1st person from developing world to be named ‘world’s richest’.

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Limb of huge ‘botnet’ of virus-infected PCs is amputated, but criminals are reconnecting

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:53pm CST by Jordan Robertson

Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect SAN JOSE, Calif. — The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control. But the victory was short-lived. Less than a day ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Limb of huge ‘botnet’ of virus-infected PCs is amputated, but criminals are reconnecting.

CA to buy Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash, expands reach into smaller companies

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 5:23pm CST by AP

CA to buy Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash ISLANDIA, N.Y. — Technology management software company CA Inc. said Wednesday that it's buying Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash. The acquisition gives CA a cadre of smaller-company clients served by Nimsoft whose revenues typically run from $300 million to $2 billion. CA historically has focused .... Original source : CA to buy Nimsoft Inc. for $350 million in cash, expands reach into smaller companies.

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Summary Box: Review of Google’s social hub, Buzz

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:50pm CST by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Review of Google's social hub, Buzz THE BUZZ: Google's answer to the popularity of social networking. Circles of friends can connect right on Google's Gmail home page. THE CIRCLES: Many circles have been automatically created based on frequency of past e-mail contact. As a result, users don't have the same vested interest in .... Source article : Summary Box: Review of Google’s social hub, Buzz.

United Technologies board approves plan to buy back up to $4.3 billion in shares

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:44pm CST by AP

United Tech board OKs buyback of 60 million shares HARTFORD, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. on Wednesday said its board approved a plan that calls for the repurchase of up to 60 million shares, worth about $4.3 billion at current prices. The plan replaces an earlier program, approved in June 2008, which was nearing completion. The conglomerate, which .... Read the original article : United Technologies board approves plan to buy back up to $4.3 billion in shares.

Online advertising company Eyeblaster says planning initial public offering, again

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 3:40pm CST by AP

Eyeblaster plans initial public offering, again NEW YORK — Online advertising company Eyeblaster Inc. is planning an initial public offering, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday, though it did not disclose an expected size or price range. Two years ago to the day, the New York company, which provides online campaign management software .... Original article : Online advertising company Eyeblaster says planning initial public offering, again.

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Palm, struggling in turnaround, may find innovative smart phones and software are not enough

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 3:12pm CST by Rachel Metz

more images more images more images more images more images Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market SAN FRANCISCO — Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Palm, struggling in turnaround, may find innovative smart phones and software are not enough.

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Michelle Obama challenges software makers to help get kids excited about healthy living

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 3:04pm CST by Darlene Superville

more images more images First lady launches contest for healthy kids games ARLINGTON, Va. — First lady Michelle Obama challenged software and video game designers Wednesday to develop games and tools that get kids, especially 9- to 12-year-olds, excited about eating better and exercising more. The carrot? A chance to share in $40,000 in cash prizes. The Apps for Healthy [..] Read the original article: here.

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Summary Box: Struggling Palm may find strong technology, accomplished leader not enough

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 3:03pm CST by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Palm struggles in its phone comeback PALM'S PROBLEM: As smart phones have gotten more popular, Apple Inc.'s iPhone and Research In Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerrys have benefited while Palm has fallen behind. ITS SOLUTION: Sleek new phones, fresh operating software and a new CEO who helped Apple make the iPod a household name. But .... Source : Summary Box: Struggling Palm may find strong technology, accomplished leader not enough.

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Mich. resident’s world turned upside down by O’Brien’s decision to follow only her on Twitter

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:36pm CST by Mike Householder

more images more images Conan's lone Twitter followee: 'It's totally nuts' CONWAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Late-night host-in-exile Conan O'Brien's decision to follow an unsuspecting Michigan woman on Twitter has turned her life upside down. Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers. This week, the 19-year-old Conway Township resident has 20,000. She's the only person O'Brien is following on the ... Read : Mich. resident’s world turned upside down by O’Brien’s decision to follow only her on Twitter.

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OnLive to begin streaming high-end video games to Macs, PCs in June; tiny ‘console’ to come

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:29pm CST by Barbara Ortutay

more images more images more images OnLive game streaming service to start in June NEW YORK — In an industry first, a new gaming service will start allowing people to "stream" popular high-end games such as "Assassin's Creed II" over the Internet in June, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online. OnLive, unveiled a ... Original source on Gaea Times at : OnLive to begin streaming high-end video games to Macs, PCs in June; tiny ‘console’ to come.

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Cable, satellite TV operators ask for government intervention in fee dispute with broadcasters

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:08pm CST by Deborah Yao

Cable, sat TV firms ask gov't to stop TV blackouts Cable, satellite TV and other video providers have asked the government to intervene in ongoing fee disputes with TV networks — big-money fights that are expected to escalate this year as more contracts expire. The most recent showdown between the two sides left millions of Cablevision customers .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Micron shares advance; analysts see solid demand, favorable pricing for chip maker

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:18pm CST by AP

Micron shares up; analysts see solid chip demand NEW YORK — Shares of Micron Technology climbed Wednesday after at least two analysts reiterated their upbeat outlooks for the chip maker, saying demand and pricing are working in its favor. Raymond James analyst Hans Mosesmann posted a "Strong Buy" rating on Micron and said the company's expectations for .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Micron shares advance; analysts see solid demand, favorable pricing for chip maker.

Abbott Laboratories spent $1.9 million in 4th quarter to lobby on health reform

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:56am CST by AP

Abbott Labs spent nearly $2 million on lobbying WASHINGTON — Drug and device maker Abbott Laboratories spent $1.9 million lobbying on health care issues in the fourth quarter of last year, according to a recent disclosure report. The North Chicago-based company lobbied on the health care overhaul effort that has occupied lawmakers in the House and Senate ... Read more : Abbott Laboratories spent $1.9 million in 4th quarter to lobby on health reform.

Google to digitize thousands of old books in national libraries in Rome and Florence

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:04am CST by AP

more images more images Google to digitize old books from Rome, Florence ROME — Google said Wednesday it will scan up to 1 million old books in national libraries in Rome and Florence, including works by astronomer Galileo Galilei, in what's being described as the first deal of its kind. Officials from Google and the Italian culture ministry said ... Read : Google to digitize thousands of old books in national libraries in Rome and Florence.

The Exclusive Domain Name for Porn Website Resurfaced

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:26am CST by Dipankar Das

The plan to create exclusive domain name .xxx for adult websites resurfaced. It was rejected three years back by internet regulators. The net's governing body Icann is going to reconsider new domain. Icann backed off previously after giving permission for the new domain due to protest from US conservative group for moral ground. As per ... Read more »»».

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FDA says Medtronic’s nerve stimulating brain implant failed to reduce seizures

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 9:29am CST by AP

FDA: Medtronic brain stimulator missed study goal WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday a nerve stimulating implant from Medtronic failed to significantly reduce seizures in epilepsy patients. Medtronic Inc., the world's largest medical device maker, has asked the FDA to approve its Deep Brain Stimulation implant for epilepsy, a neurological disease that causes seizures. The [..] Read the original article: here.

Top British tech companies say Internet piracy bill would stifle Web

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 9:09am CST by AP

more images more images Top UK tech companies protest against piracy bill LONDON — Leading British technology companies are lashing out against a British bill that would allow copyright holders to force Internet service providers to block Web sites offering pirated content. Top officials from companies including Google, Facebook, eBay, Yahoo!, and Virgin as well as academics and others ... Read more >>>.

Nokia Got New Patent for Self-charging Phone

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 9:05am CST by Dipankar Das

Kinetic charging of cell phones are confined in the external charging so far. However, Nokia considered seriously about Piezoelectric cell phone that will be charged based on the movement of the user. Piezoelectricity is the ability of some materials (notably crystals and certain ceramics, including bone) to generate an electric field or electric potential in .... Original source : Nokia Got New Patent for Self-charging Phone.

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Google CEO says company in active talks with China, expects movement on dispute ’soon’

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:30am CST by AP

more images more images Google CEO: Development in China dispute 'soon' ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Google Inc.'s CEO said Wednesday the Internet search company is in active negotiations with the Chinese government and expects some resolution in its dispute with Beijing soon. Speaking at a media conference in the Middle East, Eric Schmidt declined to provide specifics .... Read the original article : Google CEO says company in active talks with China, expects movement on dispute ’soon’.

Will Cisco CRS-3 router forever change the Internet

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:26am CST by Partho

more images Cisco unfurled a significant breakthough in Internet networking, which they claim will "forever change the Internet". The leading supplier of networking equipment and network management for the Internet, Cisco announced a new CRS-3 Carrier Routing System (CRS) that is expected to play the keystone for next generation Internet. The upgraded router will be a ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Will Cisco CRS-3 router forever change the Internet.

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Google CEO Eric Schmidt struck by explosion in mobile computing, defends company’s influence

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:58am CST by AP

more images more images Google CEO: mobile computing reshaping Internet ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Google's CEO says mobile smartphones are transforming the Internet, and defended his company's growing dominance over information on the Web. Eric Schmidt told an Arab media conference Wednesday he has been "struck by the explosion of mobile computing" and says the devices are .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Google CEO Eric Schmidt struck by explosion in mobile computing, defends company’s influence.

Ford India To Relaunch Fiesta?

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:07am CST by shantanu

more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Ford India seems to be on an expansion overdrive. Barely a month after opening a lot of new dealerships across India the company launched its much hyped small car Figo in the Indian market. Not only that, the auto industry experts are of the opinion that it may launch a .... Source article : Ford India To Relaunch Fiesta?.

Ford Figo Makes Its Entry

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 6:00am CST by shantanu

more images more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Competition in the small car segment in India is becoming more intense with time. In order to grab a pie of the compact car segment which has been dominated by leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki, international carmakers are entering the market. 2010 has witnessed the launch of some exciting small .... Read the original article : Ford Figo Makes Its Entry.

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China Mobile invests $5.8B for 20 pct stake in Shanghai Pudong Bank to develop mobile banking

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:56am CST by AP

China Mobile investing $5.8B in Chinese bank HONG KONG — China Mobile Ltd., the world's biggest phone company by subscribers, said Wednesday it was investing $5.8 billion in a Chinese bank as part of a plan to develop mobile phone banking and business services. Under the agreement, China Mobile will pay 39.8 billion yuan ($5.8 billion) in ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : China Mobile invests $5.8B for 20 pct stake in Shanghai Pudong Bank to develop mobile banking.

How to use PDF Suite : PDF Suite Video Tutorial

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:11am CST by jayita

more images If you have to deal with loads of files with your clients, suppliers or consultants on a daily basis, then you must be facing the problem of receiving file in different format. It is really a troublesome job to change the format each time to view the file exactly in the format, it was .... Original article on Gaea Times at : How to use PDF Suite : PDF Suite Video Tutorial.

Memeo launches new desktop service for Google Apps in Google Apps Marketplace

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:42am CST by Partho

more images Google Apps Marketplace has made it possible for 2 million Google Apps customers to discover, purchase and deploy integrated business applications and related professional services. In the latest blowout, Memeo announced Memeo Connect for Google Apps that will be available on the Google Apps Marketplace. Memeo Connect is a desktop service using which the ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Memeo launches new desktop service for Google Apps in Google Apps Marketplace.

PDF Suite 2009 Features and Price

Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:51am CST by Partho

more images When it comes to reading a PDF file, Adobe PDF reader seems to be the best bet. However, for those extensively working on PDF files would require a feature packed PDF suite to accomplish their tasks like PDF Suite. With PDF Suite users can read, create, convert, edit, review & secure PDF files. The .... Read the original article : PDF Suite 2009 Features and Price.

Google gives bicyclists a lift with new mapping feature that finds best US routes

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 11:10pm CST by AP

more images more images Google adds bike lane with latest mapping feature MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Inc. is adding a bike lane with its latest online mapping option. The new bicycling directions available on Google Maps starting Wednesday supplement the guidance already provided to motorists and pedestrians. The biking directions initially will be available only for the United ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google gives bicyclists a lift with new mapping feature that finds best US routes.

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Google looks to be ‘cloud-computing’ rainmaker for other online business services

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:51pm CST by AP

more images more images Google opens Web store for business applications SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. will sell the online services of other business software makers in an effort to fill its own product gaps and persuade more companies to rely on applications piped over the Internet. The online store that was announced late Tuesday marks another step in [..] Read the original article: here.

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MySpace outlines makeover after executive shake up in hopes of carving out entertainment niche

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:36pm CST by Ryan Nakashima

more images more images more images more images MySpace outlines makeover after exec shake up LOS ANGELES — Long ago lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, MySpace is planning a series of updates over the next months that will link its users' posts to the other social networking sites more easily and carve out ... Read : MySpace outlines makeover after executive shake up in hopes of carving out entertainment niche.

MySpace outlines makeover after executive shakeup in hopes of carving out entertainment niche

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:07pm CST by AP

more images more images MySpace outlines makeover after exec shakeup LOS ANGELES — Lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, social networking site MySpace is planning updates it hopes will restore some of its luster. The changes were unveiled by co-presidents Jason Hirschhorn and Mike Jones this week following the abrupt departure of CEO ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : MySpace outlines makeover after executive shakeup in hopes of carving out entertainment niche.

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Life Tech CEO’s 2009 compensation falls 60 percent with no stock options, restricted stock

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 4:10pm CST by AP

Life Technologies CEO's 2009 compensation falls NEW YORK — Life Technologies Corp. Chairman and CEO Gregory Lucier's compensation fell 60 percent to just over $4.5 million in 2009 on a lack of stock awards, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures disclosed in a regulatory filing. In 2009, Lucier received a 14 percent boost in salary .... Read the original article : here.

Summary Box: Players strum real strings on latest music video game

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:46pm CST by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Real strings on new guitar game THE NEXT LEVEL: The small studio behind "Power Gig: Rise of the SixString" hopes to compete with the bigwigs behind "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" by having players strum real string, not buttons, to play. THE CHALLENGE: The music video game genre, though popular, faltered last year ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Players strum real strings on latest music video game.

Players strum real strings on latest music video game

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:33pm CST by Barbara Ortutay

more images more images On latest guitar game, players strum real strings NEW YORK — An upcoming musical video game lets players strum a real six-string electric guitar instead of tapping buttons on a fake instrument. "Power Gig: Rise of the SixString" is a game first and foremost. But its maker, Seven45 Studios, said players will be able to .... Source : Gaea News Network.

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‘Nobel of computing’ goes to Microsoft researcher who helped build arguably world’s first PC

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:58pm CST by Jordan Robertson

more images more images more images 'Nobel of computing' goes to early PC designer SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Microsoft Corp. researcher won the $250,000 Turing Award, one of technology's most coveted prizes, on Tuesday for his work helping design and build what is widely considered the first modern personal computer. While at Xerox Corp.'s famed Palo Alto Research Center, ... Read more >>.

W.Va. education department awards contract for food service software to Texas company

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:55pm CST by AP

Texas co. gets contract for food service software CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education has awarded a contract to a Texas company to improve its food service operations at schools across the state. Houston-based Cybersoft Technologies Inc. said Tuesday that its Primero software suite will be implemented on a centralized state database. The software will .... Source article : W.Va. education department awards contract for food service software to Texas company.

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Globecomm gets $32.4 million extension on satellite contract with US government contractor

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:25pm CST by AP

Globecomm gets $34.2M contract extension HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Globecomm Systems has been notified of a contract extention worth $34.2 million, the sattelite communications company said Tuesday. The contract from a "major U.S. government prime contractor" is valued at up to $127 million over four years, Globecomm said. With the new extension the customer, which was not made .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Tiny YouTube Converter Free Download

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:35pm CST by soumitra

more images Kolkata (GaeaTimes.com) – Watching YouTube videos is fun. We can find loads of videos and music in YouTube. The other day I wanted to listen to a particularly favorite track of mine but my internet connection was down that time. Then I realized that it would be very useful if I had software through ... Read more : Tiny YouTube Converter Free Download.

United Technologies cuts CEO compensation in recession, while praising performance

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:10pm CST by Stephen Singer

United Technologies cuts CEO compensation HARTFORD, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. cut CEO Louis Chenevert's compensation nearly 19 percent last year, according to a document it filed with federal regulators. The company praised his performance but said the recession hurt the conglomerate, especially its aerospace business. Chenevert's compensation of $17.9 million in 2009 was down from $22 .... Source article : United Technologies cuts CEO compensation in recession, while praising performance.

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Microsoft ditches MSN’s signature blue background, tiny links for white space, photos, Bing

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 11:34am CST by AP

more images more images Microsoft rolls out new MSN site design REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft is rolling out the new design for its MSN Web portal in the U.S. The software maker is saying goodbye to MSN.com's blue background and its blocks of text links. Instead, starting Tuesday, the site is sporting more white space and fewer categories. Microsoft Corp. .... Original source : Microsoft ditches MSN’s signature blue background, tiny links for white space, photos, Bing.

Rupert Murdoch at Abu Dhabi Arab media summit says censorship counterproductive

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 11:02am CST by Adam Schreck

Murdoch to Arabs: censorship is counterproductive ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday challenged tight controls on media in the Middle East, calling censorship counterproductive and urging Arab leaders to allow their citizens the freedom to unleash their creativity. The News Corp. chairman and chief executive, whose conglomerate has been increasing its presence in ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rupert Murdoch at Abu Dhabi Arab media summit says censorship counterproductive.

China tries microblogging top political event of the year, with hiccups here and there

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:36am CST by Cara Anna

more images more images China tries microblogging top political event BEIJING — So this is how you get through China's biggest political event of the year: "Sit still, stare toward the front, pretend like you're looking but you're really not, pretend like you're listening but you're really not … make your brain blank." As delegates to the National People's ... Original source on Gaea Times at : China tries microblogging top political event of the year, with hiccups here and there.

Men Lost more Jobs than Women Worldwide: Accenture

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:13am CST by Dipankar Das

As per the recent research released on Friday by Accenture, men lost more jobs than women worldwide. The survey was conducted between November 2009 and mid-February 2010. In India, 95% layoffs are men, the job loss accounted 71% men in France. In USA, 54% are men and 46% are women for all job losses. ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Men Lost more Jobs than Women Worldwide: Accenture.

Samsung and Panasonic try to launch the era of 3-D TVs, with models going on sale this week

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:50am CST by Peter Svensson

more images more images more images Samsung, Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs this week NEW YORK — Want to be the first one on your block with a 3-D television? It will cost you about $3,000. Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week, inaugurating what manufacturers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in .... Original source : Samsung and Panasonic try to launch the era of 3-D TVs, with models going on sale this week.

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Texas Instruments shares slip after chip maker’s 1st-quarter update

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:44am CST by AP

Texas Instruments shares slip after 1Q update NEW YORK — Shares of Texas Instruments Inc. slipped Tuesday as investors gave the chip maker's latest financial projections a cool reception. After the close Monday, Dallas-based TI raised the low end of its first-quarter earnings and sales estimates. But shares fell 68 cents, or 2.8 percent, to $24.01 in ... Original article on : Texas Instruments shares slip after chip maker’s 1st-quarter update.

Google welcomes US Treasury decision to relax software export rules to Iran, others

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:34am CST by Frank Jordans

more images more images Google welcomes chance to export to Iran, Cuba GENEVA — A senior Google executive welcomed on Tuesday a U.S. decision to relax restrictions on exporting Internet communications services to Iran, Sudan and Cuba. Bob Boorstin, Google's director of policy communications, said the Web search company would now be able to offer some of its other ... Read more »».

Intevac to provide night vision technology to NATO country in $18 million deal

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:19am CST by AP

Intevac in $18M night vision technology contract SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intevac Inc. said Tuesday it has received an $18 million contract to provide night vision camera technology to an unnamed NATO customer. The company said it will produce an initial order worth $5 million that will ship over the next year. The rest will ship over .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Intevac to provide night vision technology to NATO country in $18 million deal.

Meghalaya sets up IT companies to boost infrastructure

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 8:42am CST by Ani

Shillong (Meghalaya), Mar 9 (ANI): Department of Information Technology in Meghalaya is setting up IT companies to provide the benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to the youth and boost infrastructure in the region. The main focus of this move by the State Government is to provide benefits to the .... Source : Meghalaya sets up IT companies to boost infrastructure.

Ford Figo Launched

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 7:40am CST by shantanu

more images more images NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Automaker Ford has launched its small car Figo in India on Tuesday, which marked the U.S. automaker's entry into the profitable small car market of India. The company had earlier revealed that the Ford Figo launch was the first venture of the carmaker in the Indian car industry, while [..] Read the original article: here.

Google Plans TV Search Service

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 6:54am CST by Partho

more images Attempts to combine Internet content with conventional TV has been the disposition for several large as well as small companies. Google joined the league with its new search technology for set-top box designed by DISH network. As reported in Wall Street journal, the Google search service to be run on TV set-top boxes, will .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Google Plans TV Search Service.

The Shambles in York wins first ever Google Street View Award

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:31am CST by Ani

LONDON - The Shambles, an old street in York, with overhanging timber-framed buildings, has been voted as Britain's most picturesque street in the first ever Google Street View Awards. The cobbled shopping street, which dates back as far as the fourteenth century ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The Shambles in York wins first ever Google Street View Award.

Sex offender who killed girl after posing as teen on Facebook jailed for life

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:31am CST by Ani

LONDON - After the rape and murder of a British girl by a man she met through social networking site Facebook, the question now arises as to whether adequate monitoring of the online activity of sex offenders in the UK is taking place. Peter Chapman, ... Read more >>>.

Sony to launch 3-D TV sales in June as part of competitive industrywide push

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:00am CST by Tomoko A. Hosaka

more images more images more images Sony to start selling 3-D TVs in June TOKYO — Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will start selling 3-D televisions in June, joining a competitive industrywide push to convince consumers to embrace the technology for their living rooms. The Japanese electronics giant, known for its PlayStation 3 game consoles and Bravia flat-screen TVs, will ... Read more >>>.

Gmail Or Microsoft Exchange?

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:23am CST by Dipankar Das

We use third party email service at our company. Recently, we are planning for an alternate email option. The choice is either Gmail or Microsoft Exchange. I jot downs the pros and cons during my study for both of the services and share it with you. Exchange: Exchange will be less expensive on a long run, however, the .... Source : Gaea News Network.

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Oz schoolchildren punished for posting racist comments against Aborigines on Facebook

Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:02am CST by Ani

SYDNEY - A group of school students are being punished for posting racist comments about Australian Aborigines on Facebook. On Friday, the offending material was removed from Facebook and the principal of King's School in Parramatta was notified The Sydney Morning Herald quoted the school's headmaster Tim Hawkes as saying that he was appalled and horrified by ... Read more : Oz schoolchildren punished for posting racist comments against Aborigines on Facebook.

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H&R Block 3rd-qtr profit rises 7 percent despite sharp decline in number of returns prepared

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 8:24pm CST by AP

H&R Block 3Q profit rises despite fewer returns KANSAS CITY, Mo. — H&R Block Inc. on Monday said its fiscal third quarter profit rose 7 percent, as lower costs offset a revenue drop that stemmed from handling fewer returns. For the three months ended Jan. 31, the nation's largest tax preparer earned $50.6 million, or 15 cents ... Original source on Gaea Times at : H&R Block 3rd-qtr profit rises 7 percent despite sharp decline in number of returns prepared.

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Online sales tax leads Amazon to cut ties with Colorado businesses that promote its products

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 8:08pm CST by Colleen Slevin

Amazon cuts off Colo. affiliates because of tax DENVER — Amazon.com Inc. cut ties Monday with Colorado online businesses that help it sell products because of a new state law aimed at getting out-of-state, online retailers to collect sales tax. The move hurts businesses — many of them small, home-based operations — that earn money by using ... Read more >>>.

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IBM CEO’s pay ticked higher in 2009 to $21.2 million, according to AP calculations

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:04pm CST by Jordan Robertson

more images more images IBM CEO's pay ticked higher to $21.2M in 2009 SAN JOSE, Calif. — The pay package for IBM Corp.'s CEO notched slightly higher in 2009, according to calculations by The Associated Press, as he was rewarded for a year in which the technology company wrung out big profit gains despite a rocky market that .... Read the original article : here.

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Technology Research to pay fiscal 4Q dividend of 2 cents a share to March 31 stockholders

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:52pm CST by AP

Technology Research declares fiscal 4Q dividend CLEARWATER, Fla. — Technology Research Corp. said it will pay a fiscal fourth-quarter dividend of 2 cents per share to stockholders who own stakes as of March 31. The maker of electrical safety products intends to issue the payments April 15. ... Read more : Technology Research to pay fiscal 4Q dividend of 2 cents a share to March 31 stockholders.

Stay tuned: More fee disputes coming over local TV channels on cable lineups

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:35pm CST by Deborah Yao

Stay tuned: More fee disputes over local TV coming PHILADELPHIA — Stay tuned for more fee disputes threatening local television stations on cable TV lineups. Broadcasters hurt by declining ad revenue are demanding more fees from cable and other subscription TV providers to carry the stations. The providers are resisting, and in the latest tussle, Cablevision Systems ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Stay tuned: More fee disputes coming over local TV channels on cable lineups.

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Westell Technologies extends maturity date on credit facility with PrivateBank and Trust

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:00pm CST by AP

Westell extends credit facility maturity date AURORA, Ill. — Westell Technologies Inc. said Monday that it amended its credit facility agreement with the PrivateBank and Trust Co. to extend the maturity date to March 31, 2011. Westell, a provider of broadband products and telecommunications equipment, said it has not borrowed under the facility and maintains it as .... Source article : Westell Technologies extends maturity date on credit facility with PrivateBank and Trust.

Cisco shares up as J.P. Morgan starts coverage, excitement builds for Tuesday event

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:48pm CST by AP

Cisco shares up ahead of Tuesday event NEW YORK — Shares of Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking gear, rose Monday after JP Morgan initiated coverage of the stock with an "Overweight" rating, and investors waited for a Cisco news conference on Tuesday. Cisco shares gained $1.13, or 4.5 percent, at $26.34 in ... Read more : Cisco shares up as J.P. Morgan starts coverage, excitement builds for Tuesday event.

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Toyota aims to refute critic who blames electronics, not gas pedals, for sudden acceleration

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:33pm CST by Stephen Manning

more images more images more images Toyota disputes critic who blames electronics WASHINGTON — Toyota, dogged by millions of recalls and claims that it still has not fixed its safety problems, took its strongest step yet Monday to silence critics who blame faulty electronics for runaway cars and trucks. Toyota assembled a group of experts to refute studies by an ... Read : Toyota aims to refute critic who blames electronics, not gas pedals, for sudden acceleration.

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Jaffe, former tech executive, named CEO of Web coordination group; Berners-Lee still director

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:41am CST by AP

more images more images more images more images more images more images Web standards group gets former tech exec as CEO NEW YORK — A former executive with IBM and other tech companies has been named the new CEO of an organization in charge of coordinating the technical specifications behind the World Wide Web. The Web's inventor, Tim Berners-Lee, is remaining the director ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jaffe, former tech executive, named CEO of Web coordination group; Berners-Lee still director.

US Online Retail Sale will Reach at $250 Billion in 2014: Forrester

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:46am CST by Dipankar Das

Forrester research made a five year prediction of US e-commerce sales that will grow 10 percent through 2014. It further projected that online retail sales in the U.S. is going to touch $250 billion in 2014 which currently stands at $155 billion in 2009. Online retail sales went up to 11 percent last year, compared to 2.5 percent for all .... Source : US Online Retail Sale will Reach at $250 Billion in 2014: Forrester.

US Treasury allows export of online communications services to Iran, Cuba and Sudan

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:25am CST by AP

more images more images Treasury allows Internet exports to Iran, others WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department is allowing the export of Internet communications services such as instant messaging, e-mail and Web browsing to Iran, Sudan and Cuba to help people in those countries communicate. Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin said Monday that the change to existing trade sanctions ... Original article on : US Treasury allows export of online communications services to Iran, Cuba and Sudan.

Bsnl Evdo Data Card Now With 3G Support

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:14am CST by shantanu

NEW DELHI, India (GaeaTimes.com)-BSNL which is known to be India's largest telecom service provider, has declared the availability of Bsnl EVDO data card with 3g support all over India. BSNL is the very first company to have come up with the 3g service to be launched in the country. However, at the initial phases ... Read more >>.

Cold War artifact: Underground English nuclear bunker sold on eBay for $30,000

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:00am CST by AP

English nuclear bunker sold on eBay for $31,000 LONDON — An underground Cold War nuclear bunker set in the picturesque English countryside has been sold on the auction site eBay. It was sold by an unidentified private owner for 20,600 pounds ($31,000) Monday after more than 40 bids were received. The bunker was built by the Royal Observer ... Read : Cold War artifact: Underground English nuclear bunker sold on eBay for $30,000.

Cold War artifact: underground English nuclear bunker sold on eBay

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 9:02am CST by AP

English nuclear bunker sold on eBay LONDON — An underground nuclear bunker in the bucolic English countryside has been sold on the auction site eBay. The bunker was built by the Royal Observer Corps at the height of the Cold War in 1959 to monitor the spread of radiation after a nuclear blast. It was sold by an ... Read more »»».

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Analysts expect Texas Instruments to raise guidance for first quarter in scheduled update

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:38am CST by AP

Ahead of the Bell: Texas Instruments update NEW YORK — Analysts expect chip maker Texas Instruments Inc. to shift its forecast for the current quarter somewhat higher late Monday as business continues to recover. The Dallas chip maker is scheduled to provide its regular mid-quarter financial update after the market closes. TI has previously forecast a profit of ... Original article on : Analysts expect Texas Instruments to raise guidance for first quarter in scheduled update.

Google must follow restrictions or leave, says China

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:21am CST by Ani

BEIJING - China's Information Technology Minister Li Yizhong has said Internet giant Google must obey Chinese law if it wants to continue to operate in the country. "If Google still plans to continue its operations in China, it must abide by Chinese laws and respect the ... Read more >>.

BSNL EVDO Datacard Review

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:50am CST by jayita

BSNL has moved one step ahead in the process of bringing 3G to India. BSNL has introduced EVDO data services on CDMA 2000 1X technology. The EVDO stands for "Evolution-Data" or "Evolution-Data Optimized". It is an internet service standard for wireless internet connections with speeds ranging upto 2.4Mbps. The EVDO, 3G service is developed by QUALCOMM. .... Original article on Gaea Times at : BSNL EVDO Datacard Review.

How to create Free Proxy Server with Google App Engine

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:29am CST by Partho

more images Most of you in school and colleges must be looking for free proxy servers to bypass the filters. What if you could create one yourself. Well, searching though the web you might come across several PHP scripts that you can use to create proxy servers in a jiffy. However, the PHP based proxies come ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How to create Free Proxy Server with Google App Engine.

Organizers urge patience among slated 70 million visitors to Shanghai World Expo

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:08am CST by AP

Organizers prep for 70 mln Shanghai Expo visitors BEIJING — Organizers appealed Monday for patience from the expected 70 million visitors to Shanghai's World Expo, which opens in under two months, because not all of them will be able to see the most popular pavilions. The six-month event, with the theme "Better City, Better Life," is expected .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Organizers urge patience among slated 70 million visitors to Shanghai World Expo.

ABC returns to Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn., but talks go on in dispute over fees

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:50am CST by Karen Matthews

ABC returns to Cablevision, but talks go on NEW YORK — Cablevision and ABC were negotiating a deal Monday that tentatively ended a dispute over fees and restored millions of viewers' access to the Academy Awards telecast in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut shortly after the broadcast began. The two sides, who had been hammering at ... Original source on Gaea Times at : ABC returns to Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn., but talks go on in dispute over fees.

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Obama aides use Twitter to help get out White House message, offer behind-the-scenes nuggets

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:19am CST by Philip Elliott

more images more images White House tweeting spreads president's message WASHINGTON — ‥wanttospinWHreporters? If you're PressSec — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs' username on Twitter — you join the powerful social media platform and push your message across the Internet, 140 characters at a time. Blending behind-the-scenes nuggets with a defense of President Barack Obama's record, White House and .... Original article : Obama aides use Twitter to help get out White House message, offer behind-the-scenes nuggets.

Notes from the peanut gallery: The 10 funniest tweets during the Oscars

Posted: March 8th, 2010, 12:22am CST by AP

The 10 funniest tweets during the Oscars broadcast The commentary on social media during the Academy Awards broadcast was often more entertaining than the show itself. Here are 10 of the funniest Oscar tweets. Think of them as notes from the peanut gallery. —"Shhhh. I'm live tweeting from directly under Sandra Bullocks chair." — Rainn Wilson (rainnwilson), actor. —"Charlize .... Source : Notes from the peanut gallery: The 10 funniest tweets during the Oscars.

NATO claims China has declared a cyber war

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 11:17pm CST by Ani

LONDON - NATO diplomatic sources have told The Times that the Chinese have become very active with cyber-attacks. "We're now getting regular warnings from the office for internal security," they said, adding that the number of attacks had increased ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : NATO claims China has declared a cyber war.

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ABC restored to 3.1M Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn. shortly after beginning of Oscars

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 9:54pm CST by Karen Matthews

ABC restored to 3.1M customers after Oscars begin NEW YORK — Cablevision's 3.1 million subscribers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut had their access to the Academy Awards telecast restored Sunday night after the cable operator reached a deal with ABC's parent company in a dispute over fees. "It is a deal that is fair to ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ABC restored to 3.1M Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn. shortly after beginning of Oscars.

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WABC-TV restored to 3.1M Cablevision customers in NY, NJ, Conn. shortly after start of Oscars

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 8:19pm CST by Karen Matthews

WABC-TV back on for 3.1M customers as Oscars begin NEW YORK — WABC-TV's signal was switched back on for Cablevision's 3.1 million subscribers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut shortly after the Academy Awards telecast got under way Sunday night. Cablevision Systems Corp. spokesman Charles Schueler said a deal had been reached in a dispute over ... Read more »»».

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Employers vs. Consumers: Jobs crisis can’t end until one side puts faith in the other

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 2:15pm CST by Christopher Leonard

Employers vs. Consumers: Who will blink first? To understand why jobs are so scarce, consider John McFarland and Nicole Rosen. The two share something in common: They're reluctant to spend freely. McFarland is CEO of Baldor Electric Co. in Fort Smith, Ark.; Rosen is a consumer in Washington state. Each is earning and saving money. Yet McFarland ... Read more : Employers vs. Consumers: Jobs crisis can’t end until one side puts faith in the other.

Military trial of Egyptian blogger suspended after he agrees to apology

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 7:23am CST by AP

Egyptian blogger on military trial to be freed CAIRO — An Egyptian blogger on trial before a military tribunal for slandering the nation's premier army academy will be released and proceedings suspended after he agreed to apologize, his lawyer said Sunday. Mohammed Mahmoud, lawyer of 20-year old Ahmed Mostafa, said his client has a week to issue ... Original article on : Military trial of Egyptian blogger suspended after he agrees to apology.

China not involved in negotiations with Google: Chinese IT Minister

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 5:51am CST by Ani

BEIJING - Chinese Industry and Information Technology Ministry has refuted that China has been involved in any negotiations with Google since the US search engine threatened to pull back from the country on January 21. "We have yet to have any direct contacts or ... Original source on Gaea Times at : China not involved in negotiations with Google: Chinese IT Minister.

Engineering students showcase innovative robotic designs in Pune

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 4:25am CST by Ani

PUNE - The Annual National Robotic Contest ROBOCON 2010 brought together students from across the country in Pune to showcase their designs for robotics. Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune, in association with Doordarshan, hosted the contest at Shiv Chhatrapati Krida Sankul, Balewadi here. The finalists had to build parts of three pyramids in sequence over a ... Read : Engineering students showcase innovative robotic designs in Pune.

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3.1M Cablevision customers face Oscar night without broadcast amid unyielding feud with ABC

Posted: March 7th, 2010, 2:50am CST by Cristian Salazar

3.1M customers face Oscar night without broadcast NEW YORK — Cablevision subscribers were scrambling Sunday to hook up antennas or find live TV on the Internet in order to watch the Academy Awards after ABC's parent company Walt Disney Co. switched off its signal in a dispute over fees. The standoff affected 3.1 million subscribers to Cablevision .... Source : Gaea News Network.

How Data Centers Handling Cyber Terrorism

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 11:25pm CST by Dipankar Das

Jill Eckhaus , chief executive, AFCOM, the leading association of data center management professionals, said that today's IT managers are facing big challenges about how to handle cyberterrorism . AFCOM is going to hold a Data Center World show between March 7-11 in Nashville, Tenn where the participants will learn different upcoming menace for cyber .... Read the original article : How Data Centers Handling Cyber Terrorism.

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Oscar broadcast party crash: ABC switched off for Cablevision’s 3.1M customers in NY amid feud

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 11:12pm CST by AP

Oscar party crash: No deal in Cablevision-ABC feud NEW YORK — ABC's parent company switched off its signal to Cablevision's 3.1 million customers in New York at midnight Saturday in a dispute over payments that escalated just hours before the start of the Academy Awards. In dueling statements dispatched early Sunday, the two companies blamed each other ... Read more »»».

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Oscars broadcast imperiled for 3.1M customers in NY cable dispute as midnight deadline looms

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 8:51pm CST by AP

Midnight deadline looms in Cablevision-ABC feud NEW YORK — With a midnight deadline looming on a threat to pull the plug on Cablevision's 3.1 million customers in New York a day before the Academy Awards, there was still no word Saturday night on whether ABC's parent company and the cable operator have reached a decision. Cablevision Systems ... Read : Oscars broadcast imperiled for 3.1M customers in NY cable dispute as midnight deadline looms.

AMD reduces pay package for its CEO by 14 percent in 2009 to $4.5 million

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 11:49am CST by Jordan Robertson

AMD reduces pay package for CEO by 14 pct. in 2009 SAN FRANCISCO — Advanced Micro Devices Inc., the world's No. 2 maker of computer microprocessors, reduced its CEO's pay package 14 percent last year. The company cut executives' pay in response to falling sales. CEO Dirk Meyer received a package for the 2009 fiscal year that ... Read more »».

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Courts now barring jurors use of social media, blogs and Internet while serving on trials

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 10:31am CST by Paul Elias

more images more images Courts finally catching up to texting jurors SAN FRANCISCO — Enough with the tweets, the blogs, the Internet searches. That's the message being communicated by courts across the country as jurors using their portable electronic devices continue to cause mistrials, overturned convictions and chaotic delays in court proceedings. Last year a San Francisco Superior Court judge ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Courts now barring jurors use of social media, blogs and Internet while serving on trials.

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IFAB ends possibility of goal-line technology being implemented, backs human decision-making

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 10:07am CST by Rob Harris

IFAB decides against goal-line technology ZURICH — Goal-line technology won't be introduced in soccer after the sport's rule-makers voted Saturday to end all experiments and rely on referees to rule on disputed goals. The International Football Association Board's decision, which was opposed by the English and Welsh associations, came after listening to presentations by leading developers of .... Read the original article : IFAB ends possibility of goal-line technology being implemented, backs human decision-making.

Founder Of Facebook Accused Of Hacking

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 9:54am CST by shantanu

more images more images NEW YORK, (GaeaTimes.com)- Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, a famous social networking site, has ended up in trouble as he has been allegedly accused of hacking his contender's email accounts and profiles back in the year 2004. He has also been accused of hacking the email accounts of Journalist of Harvard .... Original article : Founder Of Facebook Accused Of Hacking.

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Microsoft’s Tablet PC, Courier will Function as “Digital Journal”

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 9:23am CST by Dipankar Das

As Apple recently launched iPad across the globe, Microsoft delivered some good news with its tablet PC. I found some interesting stuff from different trusted news sources about the gadget and I love to share the leaked information with you. The Microsoft Courier is a "digital journal" which is less than one inch think, weighs less than half a kg .... Source article : Microsoft’s Tablet PC, Courier will Function as “Digital Journal”.

Oscars broadcast imperiled for 3.1 million customers in NY cable dispute

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 9:21am CST by AP

Deadline looms in Cablevision-ABC feud NEW YORK — Cablevision's 3.1 million customers in New York could lose access to the Academy Awards on Sunday if ABC's parent company follows through on a threat to pull the plug at midnight Saturday in a dispute over payments. The Walt Disney Co. is seeking an additional $40 million a year .... Original article : Oscars broadcast imperiled for 3.1 million customers in NY cable dispute.

Brit man becomes first person in the world to sell house on Twitter

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 6:14am CST by Ani

LONDON - A British man is said to have become the first person to sell his house on social networking site Twitter. Peter Bouvier, 33, revealed that he got so fed-up waiting for buyers that he ditched his estate agent and turned to the social network site, and .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Brit man becomes first person in the world to sell house on Twitter.

Green Air Conditioner

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 4:51am CST by shantanu

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Those who cannot bear the scorching summer heat in Delhi but do not want to buy a costly appliance like air conditioner now have an alternative. It is a greener option as well. The Green air conditioner, as it is being called, is the brainchild of a retired journalist named M. ... Read more : Green Air Conditioner.

Nissan Micra India Expected May 2010

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 4:41am CST by shantanu

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Nissan took the wraps off its brand new B-segment eco-friendly car at the Geneva Auto Show 2010. The newly launched Nissan Micra India will soon undergo a superb revamp session with supercharged and direct injection versions that is due to come in a few months from now. So, the standouts at the ... Original article on : Nissan Micra India Expected May 2010.

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Infinite Power Solutions’s New Invention

Posted: March 6th, 2010, 1:17am CST by shantanu

more images more images COLORADO (GaeaTimes.com)- Everyone needs to use batteries for powering appliances and devices like remote control and a number of gadgets like cell phones. However, the batteries run out of power after a period of usage and then the users dump them. The rechargeable batteries can be used for several times but they also .... Source article : Infinite Power Solutions’s New Invention.

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Venezuela telecom agency rejects company’s bid to launch cable channels critical of Chavez

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 10:36pm CST by AP

Venezuela telecom agency rejects anti-Chavez TV CARACAS, Venezuela — A company's bid to launch two cable channels expected to be critical of President Hugo Chavez was rejected Friday, Venezuela's state-run telecommunications agency announced. The agency said Empresas 1BC failed to meet a deadline for registering one new channel, RCTV Internacional, and its petition to broadcast the second, .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Venezuela telecom agency rejects company’s bid to launch cable channels critical of Chavez.

New Mexico to be test ground for international smart grid project with Japan agency

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 6:51pm CST by Susan Montoya Bryan

more images more images Japan, New Mexico collaborate on smart grid tech SANTA FE, N.M. — Two national laboratories, the state of New Mexico and a Japanese agency are developing smart grid technology to give homeowners and businesses more access to renewable energy sources by controlling the supply and demand of electric power. Officials with Japan's New Energy and .... Original article on Gaea Times at : New Mexico to be test ground for international smart grid project with Japan agency.

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HP trims reported 1st-quarter net income because after lawsuit ruling raises potential damages

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 4:58pm CST by AP

HP trims 1Q net income because of lawsuit ruling PALO ALTO, Calif. — Hewlett-Packard Co. trimmed the net income it reported for its fiscal first quarter Friday, saying it has to set aside more money than expected to deal with a lawsuit against it in the U.K. HP, the world's biggest computer maker, now says it earned .... Source : HP trims reported 1st-quarter net income because after lawsuit ruling raises potential damages.

Summary Box: FCC envisions using Universal Service funds to pay for broadband

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 4:29pm CST by AP

Summary Box: FCC envisions subsidies for broadband FROM PHONES TO BROADBAND: Federal regulators are proposing to expand broadband services by tapping a program that now subsidizes phone service in poor and rural areas. THE BIGGER PICTURE: It's part of an upcoming national broadband plan for bringing high-speed Internet to all Americans. FUNDING SOURCES: The program, funded by a .... Source article : Summary Box: FCC envisions using Universal Service funds to pay for broadband.

HP trims reported 1st-quarter net income because of lawsuit costs

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 3:39pm CST by AP

HP trims 1Q net income because of lawsuit costs PALO ALTO, Calif. — Hewlett-Packard says it is trimming the net income it reported for its fiscal first quarter because of higher legal costs. HP, the world's biggest computer maker, now says it earned $2.25 billion, or 93 cents per share, in the three months ended in January. ... Original article on : HP trims reported 1st-quarter net income because of lawsuit costs.

Google picks up another weapon in Microsoft duel with acquisition of DocVerse

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 3:12pm CST by AP

more images more images Google buys DocVerse in latest shot at Microsoft SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. has acquired a company called DocVerse to help the Internet search leader round out its online software programs and provide more ammunition in its duel with Microsoft Corp. Financial terms of the deal announced Friday weren't disclosed. DocVerse provides tools that make its ... Read more >>>.

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Police in California say dangerous device near unmarked car could be another booby trap

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 3:12pm CST by AP

Dangerous device found near Calif. police car HEMET, Calif. — Police in Southern California say they found a dangerous device near the car of a gang officer that could be related to two previous booby traps targeting task force members. The officer spotted the latest device Friday as he returned to the car from a convenience store. Police [..] Read the original article: here.

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Apple shares hit record high following announcement iPad will be available April 3 in US

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:55pm CST by AP

more images more images Apple hits record high after iPad announcement NEW YORK — Shares of Apple Inc. jumped to a record high Friday amid a broader market rally after the technology company said its highly anticipated iPad tablets will go on sale April 3. Investors shrugged off a slight delay — and instead seemed reassured it wasn't longer. .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Apple shares hit record high following announcement iPad will be available April 3 in US.

Summary Box: Cities hustle to impress Google in race for faster Internet

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:53pm CST by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Google dangles ultrafast broadband SEARCH HERE!: Many cities are trying to get Google to install an experimental fiber-optic network in their towns to deliver Internet access that is 100 times faster than what most people get now. Google said several thousand people have nominated their communities. THREE WEEKS LEFT: Google has a March .... Source : Summary Box: Cities hustle to impress Google in race for faster Internet.

S1 Corp. 4th-quarter profit rises 86 percent on improved sales, lower costs

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:31pm CST by AP

S1 Corp. 4Q profit up 86 percent NORCROSS, Ga. — Financial-services software provider S1 Corp. said Friday profit for the fourth quarter rose 86 percent as revenue improved and expenses fell. The company reported net income of $9.9 million, or 18 cents per share, compared with $5.3 million, or 10 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue rose .... Source article on Gaea Times at : S1 Corp. 4th-quarter profit rises 86 percent on improved sales, lower costs.

Strike up the broadband: Cities hustling to impress Google in race for faster Internet

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 1:29pm CST by Briana Bierschbach

more images more images Google dangles ultrafast broadband and cities leap DULUTH, Minn. — Wearing just a T-shirt and shorts, Mayor Don Ness strolled to the end of a dock jutting into frigid Lake Superior. He grinned, waved his arms to a cheering crowd, and jumped in. "I've laid down the gauntlet!" Ness cried, shivering and dripping as he ... Read more >>>.

Apple says first iPad tablet to go on sale April 3 in the US, a slight delay

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 11:52am CST by Barbara Ortutay

more images more images more images US Apple iPad launch slightly delayed to April 3 NEW YORK — The much-anticipated iPad tablet computer from Apple Inc. will start hitting U.S. store shelves on April 3, slightly later than originally planned. When Apple unveiled the touch-screen device Jan. 27, the company said the first iPads would reach the market in "late ... Read more >>>.

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Federal Communications Commission envisions using Universal Service funds to pay for broadband

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 11:45am CST by AP

FCC to propose revamping Universal Service Fund WASHINGTON — Federal regulators trying to bring high-speed Internet connections to all Americans will propose tapping the government program that now subsidizes telephone service in poor and rural areas. The Federal Communications Commission will include a proposal to revamp the Universal Service Fund as part of a national broadband plan ... Read more : Federal Communications Commission envisions using Universal Service funds to pay for broadband.

Blade Server Performs Better than Mainframe

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 10:34am CST by Dipankar Das

According to the market research firm Gartner, server market grew by 4.5 % compared to last year while revenue dropped by 3.2 %. Since the economic recovery from the first quarter of 2009, x86 based server market grew significantly. While others like RISC /Unix based servers and mainframe market still remains dull. Among the top .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Blade Server Performs Better than Mainframe.

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New Windows Phone 7 won’t run current Windows Mobile applications

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 9:51am CST by AP

more images more images New Windows Phones won't run current apps NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. has said its new software for smart phones, Windows Phone 7 series, is a "clean break" with the past. Now it's clear just how clean that break is: The new phones, expected late this year, won't run any applications written for older ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : New Windows Phone 7 won’t run current Windows Mobile applications.

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TSA announces 10 more airports to get body scanners to detect hidden explosives, contraband

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 9:21am CST by Glen Johnson

Airport body scanners spreading across US BOSTON — The Transportation Security Administration on Friday announced nine more U.S. airports that will receive body-scanning technology, as the U.S. heightens its effort to detect hidden explosives and other weapons amid a threat highlighted by an attempted bombing on Christmas Day. TSA security director Lee Kair said units will be .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Sony Vs Apple: Gadget War Begins

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 8:00am CST by Partho

more images Just a few weeks after Microsoft's announcement to introduce its indomitable gaming platform Xbox Live for Windows Phone 7 series, Sony is up with an idea for a Playstation smartphone. The Japanese electronics giants move is overtly influenced by the hoarding for producing sophisticated portable devices by major tech-companies, especially Apple. Sony will be .... Source article : Sony Vs Apple: Gadget War Begins.

Viacom Vs Google copyright case flare up

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 7:33am CST by jayita

The copyright infringement case between Viacom and Google has ignited up. The federal court has asked both the companies to file motions for summary judgment. It implies that the time of taking depositions and exchanging documents is over. In 2007, Viacom, an entertainment giant, had accused of Google and YouTube for "massive intentional copyright infringement". According ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Viacom Vs Google copyright case flare up.

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Trimble Navigation buys Ireland-based utilities software maker LET Systems for undisclosed sum

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 6:44am CST by AP

Trimble buys LET Systems for undisclosed sum SUNNYVALE, Calif. — GPS-technology company Trimble Navigation Ltd. said Friday it bought privately held LET Systems based in Cork, Ireland, for an undisclosed sum. LET's software is used by electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities. It makes mobile work force management software, as well as software that helps utilities manage .... Source : Trimble Navigation buys Ireland-based utilities software maker LET Systems for undisclosed sum.

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Microsoft’s Pink Pure Phone: First impression

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 6:10am CST by Partho

more images The web is abuzz with Microsoft's Project Pink. What all the phone-enthusiasts were eagerly looking for is the first look at Microsoft Pink Phone. Gizmodo leaked the first glimpses of Project Pink phone Pure, the Turtle sidekick. What's interesting, the new phones bears minimal resemblance with Window Phone 7. The software is distinctly different ... Read : Microsoft’s Pink Pure Phone: First impression.

How to make Firefox blazing fast in a jiffy: fasterfox add-on

Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:50am CST by Partho

Complains for Firefox browser's sluggishness is incessant and continues to plague the users. No doubt the web is flooded with ideas of doubling up Firefox browser's speed, but these require you to change the set up manually. From pipeline to rendering to loading configuring each element to optimize the performance of your Firefox browser could .... Original article on Gaea Times at : How to make Firefox blazing fast in a jiffy: fasterfox add-on.

Worldwide PC Shipment is Expected to Cross 360 mn in 2010: Gartner

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:47pm CST by Dipankar Das

As per Gartner, Gartner, Inc., information technology research and advisory company, the global PC sales is projected to touch 366.1 million units, 19.7 per cent jump from the corresponding number of 305.8 million units in 2009. The worldwide PC spending is supposed to reach $245 billion in 2010 which is more than 12.2 per cent compared to 2009. The .... Source : Worldwide PC Shipment is Expected to Cross 360 mn in 2010: Gartner.

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YouTube adding captions to millions of videos with new speech-recognition technology

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 8:27pm CST by AP

more images more images YouTube turns on captions on millions of videos SAN BRUNO, Calif. — YouTube is adding captions to millions of Internet videos. The feature unveiled Thursday expands upon speech-recognition technology that YouTube began using to make captions available on a limited number of videos late last year. YouTube's audience will be able to request captions at the .... Original source : YouTube adding captions to millions of videos with new speech-recognition technology.

TW Telecom subsidiary prices $430 million senior notes offering

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 5:12pm CST by AP

TW Telecom unit prices $430 million notes offering LITTLETON, Colo. — A subsidiary of TW Telecom Inc., an Internet and phone service provider, on Thursday priced an offering of $430 million of debt. TW Telecom Holdings Inc. is issuing senior notes carrying an interest of 8 percent and maturing in 2018. It is priced at 99.284 percent ... Read more >>.

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Marvell’s 4Q profit exceeds analyst estimates, but stock falls as CEO remains cautious

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:30pm CST by AP

Marvell's 4Q tops analyst views; stock still sags SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Marvell Technology Group Ltd.'s fiscal fourth-quarter profit topped analyst estimates as sales revived of its chips for data storage and communications products. The company said Thursday that it earned $204.8 million, or 31 cents per share, for the three months that ended Jan. 30. In .... Read the original article : Marvell’s 4Q profit exceeds analyst estimates, but stock falls as CEO remains cautious.

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Mindspeed Technologies expects share offering to raise $18.3 million; priced at $7.25 each

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:59pm CST by AP

Mindspeed expects offering to raise $18.3 million NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Mindspeed Technologies Inc. said Thursday it has priced its offering of 2.52 million shares of common stock at $7.25 each. The company, which makes processors for use in networking equipment, said it expects to raise $18.3 million before underwriting fees. The offer is expected to close ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Mindspeed Technologies expects share offering to raise $18.3 million; priced at $7.25 each.

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OmniVision climbs after analyst upgrades, says he expects market share to climb this year

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:24pm CST by AP

more images more images OmniVision shares rise after analyst upgrade SAN FRANCISCO — OmniVision Technologies Inc. shares climbed Thursday after an analyst upgraded the maker of image sensors for digital cameras and other devices, predicting it will increase its market share this year. OmniVision shares rose $1.25, or 8.8 percent, to $15.46 in afternoon trading. In the past year, ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : OmniVision climbs after analyst upgrades, says he expects market share to climb this year.

Palm shares continue to slide amid tough competition from Apple, others

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:03pm CST by AP

more images more images Palm shares continue downward spiral NEW YORK — Investors have been selling shares of Palm Inc. at a rapid pace this year, worried that the company won't be able to turn its business around with new smart phones because of fierce competition from Apple and BlackBerry. The stock has lost nearly 40 percent of its ... Read : Palm shares continue to slide amid tough competition from Apple, others.

Take-Two shares jump after 1st-quarter results, outlook surpass expectations

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:31am CST by AP

Take-Two shares boosted by 1Q results, outlook NEW YORK — Shares of Take-Two Interactive Inc. got a boost Thursday after the video game publisher posted first-quarter results and a profit forecast for the current period that surpassed Wall Street's expectations. Take-Two, best known for the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise, said sales of "NBA 2K10″ and "Borderlands," along .... Source : Gaea News Network.

Desktop is Going to be Meaningless in 3 Yrs: Google

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:02am CST by Dipankar Das

Speaking at the Digital Landscapes Conference at UCD, Google Europe boss John Herlihy said that smart mobile set is going to outnumber desktop screen in three years to consume information and entertainment. Using cloud computing, every mobile device will be able to run robust application. He further said that the company will do everything primarily keeping .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Desktop is Going to be Meaningless in 3 Yrs: Google.

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Tips for information, directions on the go for travelers whose phones don’t have Web access

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:39am CST by Anne Wallace Allen

more images more images more images Info on the go for travelers without smart phones Here is how my in-laws use the Internet to get a hotel room when they're traveling the 650 miles between their home in Canada and their cabin in Idaho: They call us from the road, and we book the room online for them. The in-laws ... Read : Tips for information, directions on the go for travelers whose phones don’t have Web access.

Gartner: PC shipments to grow 20 percent in 2010, driven by tablets like the iPad

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:06am CST by AP

more images more images Gartner: PC shipments to grow 20 pct in 2010 STAMFORD, Conn. — Global PC shipments will rise nearly 20 percent this year on the rising popularity of notebooks and next-generation tablets, according to a forecast Thursday from research firm Gartner Inc. As recently as December, Gartner foresaw an increase of only 13 percent in shipments ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gartner: PC shipments to grow 20 percent in 2010, driven by tablets like the iPad.

NATO chief calls attention to threats from cyberspace

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:01am CST by Matti Huuhtanen

NATO chief calls attention to cyber threats HELSINKI — NATO is facing new threats in cyberspace that cannot be met by lining up soldiers and tanks, the alliance's secretary-general said Thursday in an apparent reference to terror groups and criminal networks. Anders Fogh Rasmussen said there were several international actors who want "to know what's going on ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NATO chief calls attention to threats from cyberspace.

Google Dashboard : How to use and manage Google Dashboard

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 8:29am CST by Partho

Prior to launching Buzz, Google had unfurled their Dashboard service that was equally inflicted with privacy issues. Google Dashboard provides an informative way to track what kind of data you have spread across Google's Web services. The Dashboard accompanied privacy concern, as it became the one-stop-shop place where Google could track your online habits. However, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google Dashboard : How to use and manage Google Dashboard.

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Bing’s Facebook Page Hooked 400,000 new Fans with tempting Farmville ad

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 8:20am CST by jayita

Have you checked Bing's Facebook Page this week? You will be delighted to find an option of earning 3 Farm Cash out there. Zynga's hit game FarmVille is now the weapon of Bing for making new fans. "Any FarmVille fans out there?" Bing is to help you buy a horse or a tree for your farming. Users ... Original article on : Bing’s Facebook Page Hooked 400,000 new Fans with tempting Farmville ad.

Just Cause 2 Demo Released

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 8:17am CST by shantanu

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Just Cause 2, happens to be a full throttle sequel to Banana Republic adventure. Just Cause 2 demo has finally been released for the full game which is slotted for a release towards the end of this month. Just Cause 2 demo reveals what the actual game in its full version will look ... Original article on : Just Cause 2 Demo Released.

Google goes for real-time indexing

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 7:21am CST by Partho

more images In a stunning revelation, Google is said to be developing a system for introducing real-time web publishing. The new system named as PubSubHubbub (PuSH) will enable the web publishers to submit their new content to Google for search indexing in real time. The new tool has been designed to syndicate content content in real-time .... Read the original article : Google goes for real-time indexing.

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Justice Dept. probes voting machine merger as midterm elections loom and questions multiply

Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:28am CST by Pete Yost

Is a voting machine merger too big to stand? WASHINGTON — The largest voting machine company in the country bought its biggest competitor six months ago without advance fanfare. Now the Justice Department is investigating whether to unwind the merger that put a privately held Nebraska company in control of the voting machines in nearly 70 .... Source article : Justice Dept. probes voting machine merger as midterm elections loom and questions multiply.

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Chinese Internet portal Sina misses estimates with adjusted profit, which excludes gain

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 10:29pm CST by AP

Sina misses analyst estimates with adjusted profit NEW YORK — Chinese Internet portal operator Sina Corp. on Wednesday missed analyst expectations with its adjusted fourth-quarter profit. Earnings surged to $372.1 million, or $6.03 per share, from $25.2 million, or 42 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter. The recent results include a one-time gain of $376.6 million ... Original article on : Chinese Internet portal Sina misses estimates with adjusted profit, which excludes gain.

Nortel gets bankruptcy court approval to sell division to Genband

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 10:19pm CST by AP

Nortel gets approval to sell division to Genband SAN FRANCISCO — Nortel Networks Corp. has been cleared to sell nearly all of its Carrier Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Application Solutions business globally to Genband Inc. for $282 million. Nortel, based in Toronto, and Genband, based in Plano, Texas, said Wednesday that the deal has been ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nortel gets bankruptcy court approval to sell division to Genband.

Hulu might have to charge fees, but paid videos come with own problems

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 6:08pm CST by Deborah Yao

more images more images more images more images Charging fees for Hulu comes with its own problems Hulu's days as a free online video site could be ending soon. Comedy Central's decision to yank two of the most popular shows on Hulu — "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" — in a dispute over splitting ad revenue is the latest .... Source : Hulu might have to charge fees, but paid videos come with own problems.

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Drivers tell government that Toyota’s sudden acceleration fixes didn’t solve the problem

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 6:05pm CST by Tom Krisher

more images more images more images more images Drivers complain that Toyota's fixes didn't work DETROIT — At least 15 Toyota drivers have complained to U.S. safety officials that their cars sped up by themselves even after being fixed under recalls for sticky gas pedals or floor mat problems, according to an Associated Press analysis. The development raises questions about whether .... Original article : Drivers tell government that Toyota’s sudden acceleration fixes didn’t solve the problem.

RealNetworks settles suit with movie studios, will not sell DVD copying technology

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 5:22pm CST by AP

more images more images more images RealNetworks will stop selling DVD copying product SAN FRANCISCO — RealNetworks Inc. said Wednesday that it will stop selling technology that lets consumers copy DVDs to their computer hard drives, settling a handful of lawsuits filed against the company by Hollywood's six major movie studios. Under the settlement terms, RealNetworks is barred from selling ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : RealNetworks settles suit with movie studios, will not sell DVD copying technology.

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Facebook, Omniture expand partnership to help businesses with advertising on the social site

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 4:30pm CST by AP

more images more images more images Facebook, Omniture expand marketing partnership NEW YORK — Facebook and Omniture, the Web analytics software maker, said Wednesday they are working together to help companies use the world's largest social network as a marketing channel. Using Omniture's products, companies will be able to measure how effective their ads are on Facebook. They will also .... Original source : Facebook, Omniture expand partnership to help businesses with advertising on the social site.

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Standard & Poor’s cuts outlook on Palm to ‘negative’ following disappointing revenue guidance

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 4:26pm CST by AP

S&P cuts outlook on Palm on revenue shortfall NEW YORK — Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday cut the corporate credit rating outlook on handset maker Palm Inc. to "negative" from "positive" on Wednesday, after the company said weak smart phone sales hurt revenue projections. S&P also affirmed its "CCC+" corporate credit rating, which is seven [..] Read the original article: here.

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VisionChina shares sink after 1st-qtr revenue forecast falls short of analyst expectations

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 3:24pm CST by AP

VisionChina sinks after 1Q forecast misses Street SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Beijing-based VisionChina Media Inc. sank Wednesday after the company, which operates digital advertising screens on mass transportation systems in China, forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations. VisionChina's American Depositary Shares fell $3.11, or 37.9 percent, to $5.09. In the past year, the stock has ... Read : VisionChina shares sink after 1st-qtr revenue forecast falls short of analyst expectations.

Brazil rebuffs Clinton, saying it will make its own choices on new Iran penalties

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 12:29pm CST by Matthew Lee

Brazil rebuffs US, says it will go own way on Iran BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil vowed Wednesday not to "bow down" to gathering international pressure to impose new economic penalties on Iran over its nuclear program if further negotiations might be fruitful. With visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton standing beside him, Brazil's foreign minister .... Original article : Brazil rebuffs Clinton, saying it will make its own choices on new Iran penalties.

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Akamai Technologies shares climb after Merriman upgrade; analyst sees competition abating

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 12:19pm CST by AP

Akamai climbs; analyst sees competition abating NEW YORK — Shares of Akamai Technologies Inc. climbed Wednesday after Merriman Curhan Ford upgraded the company, citing growing Web traffic, an improving economy and a diminished threat from rivals. The stock added 72 cents, or 2.6 percent, to $28.17 in afternoon trading. The stock earlier traded at $28.57, eclipsing a ... Read more »».

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Netflix shares slip as investors pull back from rally; Susquehanna, Kaufman downgrade stock

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 11:58am CST by AP

Netflix slips as investors pull back from rally NEW YORK — Shares of Netflix Inc. slipped Wednesday, with investors pulling back after a surge in the stock's price over the past month. Shares fell $1.60, or 2.3 percent, to $67.38 in morning trading. "At the current levels, we believe many of the positive attributes of the (Netflix) story ... Original article on : Netflix shares slip as investors pull back from rally; Susquehanna, Kaufman downgrade stock.

Israel calls off West Bank raid after soldier discloses details on Facebook

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 11:09am CST by AP

more images more images more images Israeli raid called off after Facebook slip JERUSALEM — Israel's military has "unfriended" one of its own — after a combat soldier potentially updated Israel's enemies on Facebook. The military said Wednesday that a planned raid on a West Bank village was called off after the soldier disclosed its details online. The military said .... Source article : Israel calls off West Bank raid after soldier discloses details on Facebook.

Brazil rebuffs Clinton appeal for support of new Iran sanctions over nuclear program

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 10:28am CST by Matthew Lee

Brazil cool to Clinton on new Iran sanctions BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil on Wednesday renewed opposition to fresh sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, rebuffing visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton even before she could make the case for new penalties. Speaking before meeting with Clinton, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brazil rebuffs Clinton appeal for support of new Iran sanctions over nuclear program.

BSNL Launches 24 MBPS Broadband Service in India

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 9:41am CST by Dipankar Das

As per the latest report by Hindu, the Govt owned telecom service provider BSNL announced the launch of Broadband Internet service and the speed may reach upto 16 MBPS and 24 MBPS by using High Speed Digital Subscriber Loop (VDSL) technology. The monthly rental cost for 16 MBPS line is Rs 4999 and that of 24 .... Read the original article : here.

FCC to Propose $25 billion to Boost Internet Access in USA

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 9:04am CST by Dipankar Das

As per the recent report by Wall Street Journal, Federal Communication Commission is going to propose $25 billion for Federal spending in order to improve the internet access for Americans. FCC is supposed to release its broadband plan by the end of the month which will bring fast internet access to 90 million Americans. The plan ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : FCC to Propose $25 billion to Boost Internet Access in USA.

10 Reasons Not to Adopt Salesforce.com for Customer Relationship Management

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 8:44am CST by Partho

After having done with the brighter side of Salesforce.com, we decided to delve into the darker side of the CRM service. Salesforce.com is a pioneer in successfully selling the idea of hosting software and delivering it as a service via the Internet on any different scale. While it is the leading on-demand CRM software, there .... Source : 10 Reasons Not to Adopt Salesforce.com for Customer Relationship Management.

Nissan Motors Recalls Cars

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 8:27am CST by shantanu

more images TOKYO, (GaeaTimes.com)- Nissan Motors the third biggest Japanese car making company has announced today that it will recall 540,000 cars from North America. The company has announced that the recall is being carried out due to some fault in the concerned car model's brake pedal pins, and also in the fuel gauging system. According to .... Original source : Nissan Motors Recalls Cars.

Kwedit: Easy Virtual Payment

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 8:13am CST by shantanu

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) Forget the roll back that the economy has been suffering all throughout this quarter. This is the time when you might have to sit back and count how much cash you might have stashed into your pockets. The real time factors are pulling in low now. The only retort left is to ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kwedit: Easy Virtual Payment.

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Review: ‘Battlefield: Bad Company 2′ is a blast for video-game combat vets

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 8:09am CST by Lou Kesten

more images more images Review: 'Battlefield: Bad Company 2′ is a blast For the last few years, Activision's "Call of Duty" series has dominated video-game warfare. The latest chapter, "Modern Warfare 2," was the best-selling game of 2009, and it still leads the list of Xbox Live's most-played titles, joined in the top five by two earlier "CoD" ... Read : Review: ‘Battlefield: Bad Company 2′ is a blast for video-game combat vets.

Private online stock exchange SharesPost launches valuation index for hot startups

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 7:09am CST by AP

more images more images Dow industrials for startups? Pre-IPO index opens SAN FRANCISCO — Because startups aren't required to report regular financial results the way publicly traded companies are, it can be hard for outsiders to get a sense of what hot ones like Facebook and Twitter are really worth. Now, a private online stock exchange, SharesPost, hopes to .... Original source : Private online stock exchange SharesPost launches valuation index for hot startups.

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Maine legislative panel hears testimony on proposal for cell phone warnings on cancer risk

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 7:01am CST by Glenn Adams

Maine panel weighs cell phone cancer warning AUGUSTA, Maine — Ignoring the health risks of heavy cell phone use invites a cancer epidemic, supporters of a bill requiring manufacturers to put labels on mobile phones and packaging said Tuesday. "We can do nothing and wait for the body count. That's what happened with smoking" before warnings on ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maine legislative panel hears testimony on proposal for cell phone warnings on cancer risk.

Outbrain vs. Disqus : Which is The Best Comment Management Software and Why

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 4:26am CST by jayita

Are you pondering what your readers think about your article ? Honestly speaking, I always remain curious about my readers and eagerly awaits their feedback. Adding the Outbrain rating widget, I can manage it. Outbrain is a rating and recommendations widget. It allows reader to rate a post and receive recommendations from others. It also .... Original source : Outbrain vs. Disqus : Which is The Best Comment Management Software and Why.

Panasonic chief says its TV business will turn profitable by March 2011

Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:44am CST by Yuri Kageyama

more images more images Panasonic chief says TV business to turn profit TOKYO — Panasonic's chief is optimistic about profit opportunities from taking over Japanese rival Sanyo, especially in solar panels, and vowed to return the company's money-losing TV business to the black by March 2011. Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Ohtsubo was upbeat about taking advantage of what he ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Panasonic chief says its TV business will turn profitable by March 2011.

Top 6 Most Powerful Firefox Extension

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 9:58pm CST by Dipankar Das

One of the greatest strength of Firefox browser is to provide different functionalities to the end user. Most of the add-on help enhance the core feature of Firefox browser. But, there are extensions that itself are applications. Those extensions have capability to replace any desktop applications. The following is the list for 6 powerful ... Read : Top 6 Most Powerful Firefox Extension.

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Yahoo CEO says she will need more time to steer turnaround, just like Steve Jobs did at Apple

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:01pm CST by Michael Liedtke

more images more images Yahoo CEO indicates turnaround could take years SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Yahoo Inc. CEO Carol Bartz says she hopes investors growing impatient for her to turn around the slumping Internet company remember how long it took for Steve Jobs to revive Apple Inc. In a Tuesday meeting to celebrate Yahoo's 15th anniversary, Bartz reminded reporters that .... Source article : Yahoo CEO says she will need more time to steer turnaround, just like Steve Jobs did at Apple.

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Applied Signal posts narrower 1st-quarter profit on drop in shipments of tactical products

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 6:38pm CST by AP

Applied Signal posts fiscal 1Q profit SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Applied Signal Technology Inc., a manufacturer of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products, posted a smaller first-quarter profit than a year ago as shipments of some tactical products declined. The company said Tuesday it earned $3.1 million, or 23 cents per share, compared with earnings of $3.5 million, or ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Applied Signal posts narrower 1st-quarter profit on drop in shipments of tactical products.

Infinity Ward executives Jason West and Vince Zampella no longer with Activision

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 6:10pm CST by AP

Infinity Ward execs leave Activision NEW YORK — Activision Blizzard Inc. said Tuesday that Jason West and Vince Zampella, executives at "Call of Duty" developer Infinity Ward, are no longer with the company. Zampella had served as CEO at Infinity Ward, and West as chief technology officer, among other titles. Activision also said it plans to form a ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Infinity Ward executives Jason West and Vince Zampella no longer with Activision.

TiVo unveils new DVR that aims to blend Internet, TV seamlessly in bid to regain cachet

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 6:06pm CST by Deborah Yao

TiVo hopes for a lift from DVR blending 'Net, TV TiVo Inc., the pioneer of the digital video recorder, hopes its new DVRs coming out this spring will keep the company relevant in an age when broadcast and broadband will be combined in TVs. The new TiVo Premiere boasts a thinner, sleeker look with a revamped menu ... Read more : TiVo unveils new DVR that aims to blend Internet, TV seamlessly in bid to regain cachet.

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Bristol-Myers’ Cornelius to retire as CEO, but still head board; COO Andreotti to succeed him

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:49pm CST by Linda A. Johnson

Bristol-Myers CEO to retire; COO to succeed him TRENTON, N.J. — Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said Tuesday its chief executive will retire in May and be succeeded by the current chief operating officer. The move is the fourth official retirement from a senior health company executive position for James M. Cornelius, who had run Bristol-Myers for 3 ... Original article on : Bristol-Myers’ Cornelius to retire as CEO, but still head board; COO Andreotti to succeed him.

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Summary Box: Microsoft CEO hopes to keep regulatory heat on Google in Internet search market

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:48pm CST by AP

more images more images Summary Box: Microsoft troubled by Google tactics MICROSOFT'S CLAIMS: CEO Steve Ballmer says Google has done a number of things to gain an unfair advantage in the search advertising market, though he didn't specify. GOOGLE'S DEFENSE: Google has said its actions are aimed at providing better experiences for Web surfers and advertisers. FIERCE BATTLE: Microsoft has ... Read more »».

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White House posts summary of secret Bush cyber plan, but its list of goals gives few details

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:42pm CST by Lolita C. Baldor

more images more images Few details in White House summary of cyber plan WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Tuesday gave the public a peek at the Bush administration's classified plan to secure the nation's computer systems, but the newly revealed list of broad goals provided few surprises and key provisions remain secret. The decision to publish a summary .... Original source : White House posts summary of secret Bush cyber plan, but its list of goals gives few details.

Glance: Phone models in Apple complaints against HTC

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:41pm CST by AP

more images more images Glance: Phones in Apple complaints against HTC Some phone models listed in Apple's patent complaints against HTC: Phones powered by Google Inc.'s Android software: Nexus One, G1, myTouch 3G, Hero and Droid Eris. Non-Android phones: Touch Pro, Touch Diamond, Touch Pro2, Tilt II, Pure, HD2 and Imagio. ... Read : Glance: Phone models in Apple complaints against HTC.

FDA warns that dialysis machines in Baxter recall could cause injury or death

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:27pm CST by AP

FDA flags safety concerns with Baxter devices WASHINGTON — Medical device maker Baxter International said Tuesday federal regulators have given the company's recall of dialysis machines the most urgent safety warning available. The Deerfield, Ill.-based company issued a recall on certain HomeChoice dialysis machines in January after reports of patients overfilling their abdominal cavities. The company said the .... Read the original article : here.

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White House posts summary of secret Bush cyber plan, but list of goals provides few details

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:18pm CST by Lolita C. Baldor

White House posts summary of secret cyber plan WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is giving the public a peek at a long-secret Bush administration plan to secure the nation's computer systems. But the newly revealed list of the plan's goals provide few surprises, and its key provisions remain secret. The decision to publish a summary of the .... Source : White House posts summary of secret Bush cyber plan, but list of goals provides few details.

Government pushes back deadline for broadband applications for stimulus funding

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:03pm CST by AP

Broadband deadline for stimulus funds pushed back WASHINGTON — Many applicants for broadband stimulus money will have a few more weeks to submit their proposals to the government. The government is pushing back the deadline for applications in the second and final round of stimulus funding for high-speed Internet access. Applications are now due to the Commerce .... Read the original article : Government pushes back deadline for broadband applications for stimulus funding.

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Summary Box: 3 arrested for infection of computers in the data-stealing ‘Mariposa botnet’

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:31pm CST by AP

Summary Box: 3 nabbed for huge computer infection THE BOTNET: The so-called Mariposa botnet was made up of as many as 12.7 million virus-infected personal computers. Malcious software on those machines stole credit card numbers and online banking credentials. THE ARRESTS: Spanish investigators, working with computer-security firms, have arrested the three alleged ringleaders behind Mariposa. An investigator ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: 3 arrested for infection of computers in the data-stealing ‘Mariposa botnet’.

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Moody’s Investors Service sees stable outlook for medical device and product companies

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 2:54pm CST by AP

Moody's sees stable outlook for medical devices NEW YORK — Moody's Investors Service said Tuesday the medical products and device sector is set for stable growth, though it may not fully recover to pre-recession levels. "We foresee generally stable business fundamentals for the medical products and device sector over the next 12 to 18 months," said Diana .... Read the original article : Moody’s Investors Service sees stable outlook for medical device and product companies.

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Technicolor cuts first film 3-D screen deal in time for DreamWorks’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 2:50pm CST by AP

Technicolor cuts first film 3-D screen deal LOS ANGELES — Technicolor, the French telecoms and film technology company once known as Thomson SA, has reached its first deal to give a theater chain the ability to show 3-D movies without the need for a digital projector. The company announced it would install its 3-D solution on 25 .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Technicolor cuts first film 3-D screen deal in time for DreamWorks’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon’.

Sony restores PlayStation Network service, says clock glitch caused problem

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:59pm CST by AP

more images more images Sony restores PlayStation Network service NEW YORK — Sony Corp. said it has restored service to its online PlayStation Network following a system glitch reminiscent of the Y2K bug a decade ago. Sony Corp. said in a blog post late Monday that the problem was caused by the internal clock function on older PlayStation 3 ... Original article on : Sony restores PlayStation Network service, says clock glitch caused problem.

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Google still considering next steps in China, following vow to stop censoring search results

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:23pm CST by Joelle Tessler

more images more images Google still considering how to proceed in China WASHINGTON — A Google Inc. executive said Tuesday that the company is still considering its next step in China — seven weeks after it pledged to stop censoring search results there and threatened to pull out of the country altogether. Google Vice President and Deputy General Counsel ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Google still considering next steps in China, following vow to stop censoring search results.

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Microsoft CEO hopes to keep regulatory heat on Google while trying to seize search share

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:31pm CST by AP

more images more images Microsoft CEO: Google merits regulatory scrutiny SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer intends to keep the regulatory heat on Google as his company strives to lessen its rival's dominance of Internet search. In an appearance Tuesday at a search engine conference, Ballmer said Microsoft believes Google Inc. has done things to gain ... Read more >>>.

BBC to drop 2 radio stations, cut number of Web pages in half in domestic revamp

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:28pm CST by Raphael G. Satter

more images more images BBC cuts radio stations, Web pages to trim costs LONDON — Britain's venerable BBC is overhauling its domestic coverage, shedding radio stations, slicing the number of its Web pages by half and moving out of magazines. The BBC says it wants to focus on quality over quantity, but commentators say the move aims to placate .... Source article on Gaea Times at : BBC to drop 2 radio stations, cut number of Web pages in half in domestic revamp.

Nearly $5.1 million in broadband grants to aid job seekers, public agencies in W.Va.

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 11:33am CST by AP

Nearly $5.1 million to expand broadband in W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly $5.1 million in broadband technology grants will help job seekers across West Virginia and emergency responders and schools in Hardy County. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that WorkForce West Virginia will receive $1.9 million for new computers and other technology to improve access .... Source : Nearly $5.1 million in broadband grants to aid job seekers, public agencies in W.Va..

Egyptian blogger faces military tribunal for taboo criticism of army

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 9:51am CST by AP

Egyptian blogger facing military court CAIRO — An Egyptian blogger is being tried in military tribunal for accusing the nation's army academy of corruption on his blog. International human rights groups have condemned the trial of 20-year old Ahmed Mostafa saying the government is trying to silence a civilian for daring to criticize the army. The engineering student ... Read : Egyptian blogger faces military tribunal for taboo criticism of army.

The Launch of iPad may be Pushed Back by a Month: Report

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 9:30am CST by Dipankar Das

As per Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek, there is good and bad news for the company Apple. The good news is that the sale of iPhone is better than expected. That's why the estimate for sales is revised upwards for Q2 from 7.9 million units from 7.2 million. The bad news is that a "manufacturing ... Original article on : The Launch of iPad may be Pushed Back by a Month: Report.

Apple suing phone maker HTC over iPhone patents, HTC makes rival phone for Google

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 9:28am CST by AP

more images more images more images more images Apple suing phone maker HTC over iPhone patents CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple is suing Taiwan's HTC, saying the handset maker has violated patents related to the iPhone. HTC Corp. was the first company to manufacture cell phone based on Google Inc.'s Android operating system, which has emerged as a significant competitor to the .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Apple suing phone maker HTC over iPhone patents, HTC makes rival phone for Google.

Microsoft One Note 2010: 10 Best New Features in Microsoft One Note 2010

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:40am CST by jayita

more images The beta version users of Microsoft Office 2010 do not seem very satisfied with the new features, they found in Microsoft OneNote 2010. It's more or less similar to the applications we have been using since Microsoft OneNote 2007. Though some features I found really innovative, I am looking forward to more such features ... Read more »»».

10 Reasons to Adopt Salesforce.com for Customer Relationship Management

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:38am CST by Partho

more images Salesforce.com is a Software as a Service CRM leader packed with an array of features and functions designed for sales, marketing, and service and support automation. It offers on demand software as a service platform that gives significant advantages over on-premise technology in terms of cost and functionality. There are several cloud-based CRM applications .... Original article on Gaea Times at : 10 Reasons to Adopt Salesforce.com for Customer Relationship Management.

EU says some 100 million Microsoft users will be able to pick a browser by mid-May

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:43am CST by AP

more images more images more images more images EU: 100 million Microsoft users to choose browser BRUSSELS — Some 100 million Europeans using Microsoft software will be asked to choose among rival Web browsers by mid-May under a deal the company struck to settle antitrust action, the European Union said Tuesday. Microsoft Corp. is starting this month to send updates to ... Read : EU says some 100 million Microsoft users will be able to pick a browser by mid-May.

How to get IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) in India and How to add IEC code to PayPal

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:44am CST by Partho

more images PayPal users in India have been struggling with their online payments after the service had suspended its transactions in India. PayPal had announced officially that it would stop allowing payments to be sent to or from India. To add to their woes withdrawals from PayPal to local bank accounts were also disabled. After the .... Source article on Gaea Times at : How to get IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) in India and How to add IEC code to PayPal.

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Toyota apologizes to European customers before unveiling new cars at Geneva Auto Show

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:40am CST by Colleen Barry

more images more images Toyota apologizes to European consumers at show GENEVA — Toyota Motor led the launch of its new global hybrid Auris compact on Tuesday with an apology for the massive global recalls that have stained its reputation for quality. "First of all, we would like to apologize to customers for any inconvenience," said Andrea Formica, Toyota ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Toyota apologizes to European customers before unveiling new cars at Geneva Auto Show.

Playstation 3 (PS3) Network Status: Errors Fixed

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:23am CST by shantanu

NEW YORK, (GaeaTimes.com)-Play station 3 (PS3) Network Status is on high hiccups. The question which has been hovering for quite some time has now got its answer. The happy note says that the Play station 3 (PS3) Network Status error issue has been resolved. Sony has been able to isolate the Play station 3 (PS3) .... Read the original article : Playstation 3 (PS3) Network Status: Errors Fixed.

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German high court: law ordering phone, e-mail traffic data retention violates constitution

Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:19am CST by AP

German high court: Telecom data cannot be retained BERLIN — Germany's highest court on Tuesday overturned a law allowing authorities to retain data on telephone calls and e-mail traffic for help in tracking criminal networks. A law ordering data on calls and e-mail exchanges be retained for six months for possible use by criminal authorities violated Germans' ... Read : German high court: law ordering phone, e-mail traffic data retention violates constitution.

Top 6 Android Apps that a New User will Find Interesting

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:46pm CST by Dipankar Das

Most of the people who use android phone get their essential apps like Gmail, the Web browser, and Google Maps with the device. You can also play and download music using Amazon mp3 store that comes with it. However, like iPhone apps, you can also download apps from android market. As an user, you .... Read the original article : Top 6 Android Apps that a New User will Find Interesting.

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Document service aims to make early fundraising rounds less expensive for entrepreneurs

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:50pm CST by Michael Liedtke

more images more images more images New document service aims to lower startup costs SAN FRANCISCO — Raising money shouldn't cost startups so much money. At least that's the theory underlying the latest idea backed by former entrepreneurs-turned-venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. They worked with Silicon Valley lawyer Ted Wang and a few other investors to set up a ... Read more : Document service aims to make early fundraising rounds less expensive for entrepreneurs.

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New document service aims to make early fundraising rounds less expensive for entrepreneurs

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:43pm CST by AP

Document service aims to lower startup costs SAN FRANCISCO — Raising money shouldn't cost startups so much money. At least that's the theory underlying the latest idea backed by former entrepreneurs-turned-venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. They worked with Silicon Valley lawyer Ted Wang and a few other investors to set up a system that is supposed .... Source article on Gaea Times at : New document service aims to make early fundraising rounds less expensive for entrepreneurs.

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Movers roundup: Shares of Tetra Technologies jump, Taser stock slides on analyst downgrade

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 5:19pm CST by AP

Movers roundup: Tetra Technologies, Taser Among the stock activity stories for Monday, March 1, from AP Financial News: COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Shares of Tetra Technologies jumped after an analyst upgraded the oil and gas services company, saying it is one of the cheapest stocks among those in the industry. NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Taser International .... Original article : Movers roundup: Shares of Tetra Technologies jump, Taser stock slides on analyst downgrade.

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Google feeds acquisition appetite with purchase of online photo editing service Picnik

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 4:26pm CST by AP

more images more images Google adds Picnik to its basket of acquisitions MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Inc. is adding online photo editing service Picnik to its basket of recent acquisitions. Financial terms of the deal announced Monday weren't disclosed. The Internet search leader said it doesn't plan immediate changes at Picnik, which employs 20 people in Seattle. Picnik's software is .... Source article on Gaea Times at : Google feeds acquisition appetite with purchase of online photo editing service Picnik.

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Tessera signs updated technology licensing deal with United Test and Assembly Center

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:19pm CST by AP

Tessera signs updated technology licensing deal SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tessera Technologies Inc. said Monday that its semiconductor packaging unit has signed an updated technology licensing agreement with United Test and Assembly Center Ltd., settling outstanding litigation between the companies. The companies did not disclose the full value of the new licensing agreement, which will run through ... Read : Tessera signs updated technology licensing deal with United Test and Assembly Center.

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Thumbplay names Pablo Calamera, director of Apple’s mobile sync service, technology chief

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:08pm CST by AP

more images more images Thumbplay appoints Apple exec as technology chief NEW YORK — Thumbplay Inc., a company that provides content such as music and games for cell phones, said Monday it has named Apple Inc.'s Pablo Calamera its first chief technology officer. The privately held company said Calamera oversaw development of Apple's MobileMe service, which allows users to .... Original article : Thumbplay names Pablo Calamera, director of Apple’s mobile sync service, technology chief.

Apple says it found labor violations at suppliers needing immediate correction

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 2:54pm CST by Jordan Robertson

more images more images Apple details labor violations at its suppliers SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. said it found more than a dozen serious violations of labor laws or Apple's own rules at its suppliers that needed immediate correction. The findings were outlined in a company report on audits of 102 supplier facilities conducted in 2009. That was a .... Original source : Apple says it found labor violations at suppliers needing immediate correction.

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PlayStation 3 plagued by Y2K-like bug, Sony warns of data loss if machines used before fix

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 2:17pm CST by Barbara Ortutay

more images more images Bug plagues PlayStation 3, Sony warns of data loss NEW YORK — Sony Corp. said a glitch has knocked PlayStation 3 users off the game console's online network, and the company warned that data loss could occur if gamers continued using the machines. Sony said in a blog post Monday that the problem was likely .... Original source : PlayStation 3 plagued by Y2K-like bug, Sony warns of data loss if machines used before fix.

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Worldwide semiconductor sales up 47.2 percent in January over last year’s levels

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:28pm CST by AP

January chip sales up 47.2 percent over last year SAN JOSE, Calif. — Worldwide semiconductor sales came in at $22.5 billion in January — 47.2 percent above year-earlier levels — the Semiconductor Industry Association reported Monday. The trade group said the sharp increase reflects "an improving business environment for the industry," driven by demand for personal computers, ... Read : Worldwide semiconductor sales up 47.2 percent in January over last year’s levels.

PlayStation 3 Network plagued by Y2K-like bug, Sony says it hopes fix within 24 hours

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:06pm CST by AP

more images more images PlayStation 3 Network plagued by Y2K-like bug NEW YORK — Sony says it has found a bug that has knocked some PlayStation 3 users off the game console's online network. Sony says the problem was likely caused by a bug in the clock functionality incorporated in the system. It's affecting older PlayStation 3 models, not ... Original source on Gaea Times at : PlayStation 3 Network plagued by Y2K-like bug, Sony says it hopes fix within 24 hours.

United Technologies completes $1.82 billion acquisition of GE security business

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:05pm CST by AP

United Technologies buys GE security operations HARTFORD, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. says it has completed its $1.82 billion purchase of General Electric Co.'s fire detection and electronic security business. CEO Louis Chenevert said Monday the acquisition strengthens United Technologies' fire and security business. United Technologies, parent of jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney, Otis elevator and Sikorsky .... Read the original article : United Technologies completes $1.82 billion acquisition of GE security business.

IBM closes acquisition of software make Initiate Systems, no terms disclosed

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:47am CST by AP

more images more images IBM finishes acquisition of software co Initiate ARMONK, N.Y. — International Business Machines Corp. said Monday it has closed its acquisition of privately held Initiate Systems. No financial terms were disclosed. Chicago-based Initiate makes software for sharing data in many industries but particularly between health care and government organizations. IBM has said the deal will allow it .... Source : IBM closes acquisition of software make Initiate Systems, no terms disclosed.

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British Library announces plan to archive the country’s defunct Web sites

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:17am CST by Raphael G. Satter

British Library creates archive of defunct Web LONDON — The British Library is creating an archive of the country's defunct Web sites to preserve snapshots of the ever-changing Internet for posterity. The library is already charged with keeping a copy of every published work distributed in Britain and Ireland. In 2003 that directive was extended to electronic .... Source : British Library announces plan to archive the country’s defunct Web sites.

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FDA device evaluation director resigns to join Microsoft’s health policy operation

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:15am CST by AP

more images more images FDA's top medical device reviewer joins Microsft WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration's top medical device reviewer is stepping down to take a job in Microsoft's lobbying office. Donna Bea Tillman told staffers in a note she is resigning as director of the office of device evaluation, after 15 years with the FDA. Tillman said ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : FDA device evaluation director resigns to join Microsoft’s health policy operation.

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