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Motorola 2Q earnings climb, revenue stabilizes
(AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:02:35 GMT
AP - Motorola Inc. on Thursday reported a sharply higher profit for the second quarter and stabilized its long revenue decline as it strategy of focusing on smart phones like the Droid bore fruit.
In iPhone, adult industry sees pocket porn market
(AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:54:20 GMT
AP - It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in.
Panasonic to buy out Sanyo, Panasonic Electric
(AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:43 GMT
AP - Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works in a move costing up to $9.4 billion to strengthen green businesses such as electric cars and solar panels.
New Kindle models arrive tonight
(Christopher Null)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:26:04 GMT
Christopher Null - Now we know why the current Kindle suddenly became unavailable earlier this week, with no date listed for stock to be replenished: It’s because Amazon is launching a new-model Kindle, one that’s smaller, lighter, faster, and easier to read.
Libraries top Netflix, Redbox when it comes to loaning DVDs
(Ben Patterson)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:25:26 GMT
Ben Patterson - Sure, Netflix and Redbox may rule the U.S. DVD rental market, but it turns out that the nation’s public libraries are loaning more DVDs each day than Netflix rents to its by-mail subscribers.
Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan
(AFP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:14:08 GMT
AFP - Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday.
Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit
(AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:02:19 GMT
AP - Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions.
LucyPhone iPhone app eliminates your time on hold
(Appolicious)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:50:00 GMT
Appolicious - If you hate waiting on hold when you’re trying to reach a company, you’ll want to download the free iPhone app LucyPhone as fast as your Wi-Fi will let you.
Microsoft hosts annual financial analyst meeting
(AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:28:32 GMT
AP - Analysts will be looking for clues about the future of Microsoft Corp.'s mobile and online businesses and its strategy for Windows-based tablet computers at an annual meeting with the software maker on Thursday.
Kanye West performs for Facebook, joins Twitter
(AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:05:38 GMT
AP - With the release of a new album approaching, Kanye (KAHN'-yay) West is making sure he's up to date with the social networking sites.
NASCAR, DirecTV sign up for "Undercover Boss" TV show
(Reuters)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:53:05 GMT
Reuters - Top executives from NASCAR, DirecTV, Chiquita Brands International and waterparks company Great Wolf Resorts will take part in the second season of reality TV hit "Undercover Boss", CBS said on Wednesday.
Opera Mini Serves One Billion Daily Page Views
(Mashable)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:31:33 GMT
Mashable - Despite the fact that popular smartphones such as the iPhone and Android already have great web browsers, Opera's Java ME-based mobile browser Opera Mini is constantly growing. According to Opera, on July 25th it served one billion page views.
Operating a jailbroken iPhone has drawbacks
(Appolicious)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:45:00 GMT
Appolicious - Be prepared for a few challenges if you want to run a jailbroken iPhone. Also, in today's App Industry Roundup, expect a new Kindle soon.
LG Says Android Tablet Due out in Q4
(PC World)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:40:10 GMT
PC World - LG Electronics plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday.
IBM Invests in Infrastructure Sensing and Analysis Tech
(PC World)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:10 GMT
PC World - IBM will develop technology to monitor and analyze the state of buildings, roads, water lines and other urban infrastructure in a new laboratory it is opening with Carnegie Mellon University.
Internet upgraded to foil cyber crooks
(AFP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:51:25 GMT
AFP - The Internet has undergone a key upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data.
Is Linux Just Another Unix Flavor?
(PC World)
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:55:00 GMT
PC World - What defines an operating system isn't a geeky label or a collection of ramblings from the mouths of its community members. Nor is it some empty and pointless certification offered up by an obscure group of malcontented purveyors of "standards."
Vietnam restricts online games after murder cases
(AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:18:07 GMT
AP - Vietnam has banned the advertisement of online games and restricted access after several cases in which young people committed murder or robbery to get money to pay to play, an official said Thursday.
