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INICIO / NOTICIAS TECNOLÓGICASAsk revamps for faster Web search, better relevance (10/6/2008)The majority of Ask's revenue comes through a search advertising partnership with Google. Fraud plagues prepaid calling card market (10/5/2008) The cards are sold in gas stations, newsstands, convenience stores, bodegas and groceries. US online health companies merge to take on WebMD (10/3/2008) The two companies had unanimously approved the merger. Nokia takes on Apple's iTunes, iPhone (10/3/2008) Nokia, the world's top mobile phone maker, launched its free music package on Thursday. Skype Investigates China Surveillance of Messages (10/3/2008) Skype is answering concerns about its joint venture with TOM Online in China. Health websites merger to challenge WebMD (10/3/2008) The combined company is projected to have more than 20 million unique users. Google launches blog tracking service (10/3/2008) Google has launched an enhanced blog tracking service that helps people mine a growing mountain. Take-Two Interactive to remain independent (10/2/2008) Take-Two Interactive Software, until recently an acquisition target of bigger rival Electronic Arts. New Nintendo DS portable will come with camera (10/2/2008) Nintendo's hit DS portable will come with a digital camera that will allow players to mix images. Nokia takes on Apple's iTunes and iPhone (10/2/2008) The Finnish firm will also launch its first touch-screen phone, to rival Apple's popular iPhone. Microsoft steps up Web search RD in Europe (10/2/2008) Microsoft, which failed several times to acquire search company Yahoo! Inc. Finnish site pulls kindergarten shooting game (10/2/2008) An Internet game in which players roam a school and kill kindergarten students. Skype admits Chinese privacy breach (10/2/2008) Skype said it learned just Wednesday that a previously disclosed text filter operated by TOM-Skype. Sprint's WiMax efforts doomed to failure? (10/2/2008) Like EarthLink, Sprint is targeting incumbent cable and DSL providers with its service. August chip sales rose 5.5 percent (10/2/2008) The industry group said that sales for the year through the end of August totaled $170.2 billion. Outsourcing aids many data thefts: Verizon (10/2/2008) Even a chain with thousands of restaurants might have only 100 employees in information technology. Men happiest online, women prefer family time: poll (10/1/2008) The Happiness Index study, which polled more than 8,500 Australians aged 18-64 years. British band Oasis launching new album on MySpace (10/1/2008) The album will be released in stores next week. GameStop to buy Micromania for $700 mln (10/1/2008) GameStop, which has no stores in France, will gain Micromania's 332 locations in Europe's. Nintendo HD Wii in Development (10/1/2008) Citing game sources, the story specifically calls the new hardware said to be in development. Norway consumer body challenges Apple over iTunes (10/1/2008) The consumer's freedom of choice in the online music market is an important right. Best Buy gets antitrust approval to buy Napster (10/1/2008) Best Buy offered $2.65 per Napster share, valuing the deal at $121 million. Microsoft still paying people to search (10/1/2008) Microsoft's latest effort to get people to use its search service is something called SearchPerks. Xpaper eases digitizing of paper documents (10/1/2008) The software package includes 150 digital ink credit Congress passes bill to help save Internet radio (10/1/2008) Congress has cleared the way for a potential agreement intended to save the emerging Internet radio. NPR boosts online offerings, seeks larger audience (9/30/2008) These digital initiatives are aimed at capturing and retaining audiences. ATT chairman says credit woes crimping operations (9/30/2008) ATT has strong cash flow, which makes it less reliant on debt. NY regulators get tough on Verizon FiOS installs (9/30/2008) NY is the only state to have raised these concerns, but Verizon is installing FiOS in 15 others. Hollywood aims to block RealNetworks' DVD software (9/30/2008) For $30, consumers can buy RealDVD and use it to copy DVDs to computers or portable hard drives. Skype to be integrated into Asterisk PBXs (9/26/2008) The Skype For Asterisk beta program is a first step toward adding Skype capabilities. DirecTV to market AT&T satellite service (9/26/2008) Offer customers a co-branded package of video, home phone, wireless phone and Internet service. Court Pulls Plug on Apple iPhone Battery Lawsuit (9/26/2008) Apple agreed to a settlement extending the iPod's warranty from one to two years. More Americans watching video online (9/26/2008) ABI Research said growth in consumption of online video was due to a number of factors. US presidential debates to stream online in Spanish (9/26/2008) MySpace is thrilled to once again team up with ImpreMedia to serve this influential. Congress sending child porn bills to president (9/26/2008) This legislation closes the jurisdictional loophole that allowed a guilty man to escape punishment. MySpace songs launch irks independent music group (9/26/2008) MySpace's new music service managed to bring major record labels together. RIM 2Q earnings up 72 % but outlook soft (9/26/2008) The company is launching three major new models in the current quarter. Japan's online social scene isn't so social (9/26/2008) Switch to her site on mixi, Japan's dominant online hangout, and her identity vanishes. IPTV subscriptions to grow 64 percent in 2008 (9/25/2008) Gartner cited the new competitors as portals such as YouTube and Joost. EBay gets conditional OK for stake in Korean site (9/25/2008) EBay shares 79 cents, or 3.6 %, to $22.41, while Gmarket's U.S. shares$2.16, or 9.9 %, to $24.24. T-Mobile uncaps data plan ahead of Google phone (9/25/2008) T-Mobile USA has changed the wording of the user agreement for its wireless data network. Company gives workers unusual laptop leeway (9/25/2008) Employees get a $2,100 stipend to buy a laptop and three-year service plan. Users fail to spot fake pop-ups (9/24/2008) Fake pop-ups are a well-known vehicle for cyber-criminals to install harmful software on PCs. Oracle, Red Hat spar over Linux (9/24/2008) The controversial plan sparked debate over whether Oracle was trying to kill off Red Hat. Google releases software kit for new phone (9/24/2008) Android 1.0 software developers kit lets computer programming wizards customize applications. Microsoft to Take Xbox Live Down for Maintenance (9/24/2008) And while Xbox Live is down, here are a few friendly recommendations. Sony brings visual add-on to PlayStation 3 (9/24/2008) Using the new program, Life with PlayStation, Sony makes the effort more interactive. Yahoo launches major upgrade to display ad system (9/24/2008) Playing to Yahoo's strengths in display ads and technology targeting pitches to users' interests. MySpace tries to strike new chord in digital music (9/24/2008) Make room, iTunes. MySpace is hoping to shake up the digital music scene. Ofcom sets out stall for fast net (9/23/2008) It comes as part of its latest consultation on how fibre networks can flourish in the UK. EU says text message charges should be slashed (9/23/2008) The European Commission wants to set a price cap for text messages of 11 euro cents . Antitrust status conference on tap for Microsoft (9/23/2008) Microsoft recently informed the technical committee that the next version of Windows. Microsoft to issue debt, buy back $40B in stock (9/23/2008) The moves indicate that for all the credit problems plaguing the financial sector. EU says text message charges should be slashed (9/23/2008) The European Commission wants to set a price cap for text messages of 11 euro cents. Google phone to cost $179, debut Oct. 22 (9/23/2008) T-Mobile said it will begin selling the G1 for $179 with a two-year contract. Microsoft announces $40 billion stock buyback (9/22/2008) The software giant said it would repurchase up to $40 billion worth of its shares through Sep 2013. Apple Recalls iPhone USB Power Adapters (9/22/2008) Apple has received reports of detached prongs involving a very small percentage of the adapters sold Companies joining to push music on memory cards (9/22/2008) These new albums will come with a small USB dongle that lets buyers use them with computers, too. Comcast details changes for managing Web traffic (9/22/2008) Comcast said it expect to have the new traffic management system in place across its network. McAfee to pay $465 million for Secure Computing (9/22/2008) The move gives McAfee a suite of software, services and hardware products to protect hackers. SanDisk and Music Companies To Offer Digital Music (9/22/2008) SanDisk, which last week turned down a $5.9 billion acquisition offer from Samsung Electronics. Financial Web sites get busy amid turmoil (9/22/2008) The two previous days were also among the eight busiest Scottrade has ever had. Is the rich-hued Kodachrome era fading to black? (9/22/2008) Kodachrome stocks currently on sale have a 2009 expiration date. Leica grabs bragging rights with fastest lens (9/17/2008) Now, Leica Camera AG, a prestigious but small German maker of high-end cameras and lenses. Samsung bid for SanDisk shows memory market woes (9/17/2008) For now Samsung has been rebuffed in its attempt to scoop up SanDisk for $26 per share. Think Video Games Are Solitary? New Study Says No (9/17/2008) If you think video games are solitary, antisocial endeavors, a new study indicates otherwise. New Vuzix iPod googles offer wide-screen display (9/17/2008) Vuzix has announced the iWear AV310, personal video eyewear that features a widescreen display. Apple Remote app updated for iPhone, iPod (9/17/2008) Remote lets you control your iTunes library from the iPhone or iPod. The three business tech risks you don't know about (9/17/2008) This is because U.S. Customs can search and confiscate your laptop without any prior cause. Palin imitators flood YouTube with mocking videos (9/17/2008) YouTube is being flooded with mocking videos by Sarah Palin imitators. How to get reporters' attention at Web 2.0 Expo (9/17/2008) The company's strategy: Leave out some bright turquoise-and-green stuffed octopi. Forrester boosts 2008 tech spending forecast (9/16/2008) Forrester is pinning its estimates on a likely slowdown in the overall U.S. economy. Adobe 3Q net income down, results beat estimates (9/16/2008) Investors also were heartened by positive signals from Adobe for the current quarter. Dell shares sink on warning about weak demand (9/16/2008) Dell rattled investors, this time that corporate spending on technology is weakening further. Nearly every kid a video gamer (9/16/2008) The survey found that while young Americans don't necessarily play the same thing. EU competition officials probing Google-Yahoo deal (9/15/2008) Google will supply Yahoo with advertising services to run alongside Yahoo's own Web search system. Amazon's imdb.com allowing free film, TV viewing (9/15/2008) Amazon, best known as the global online retail giant. ATT to link iPhone to U-verse video, Internet (9/15/2008) They also will be able to use their iPhones to navigate channels like a normal remote control. Best Buy to acquire music-sharer Napster (9/15/2008) Best Buy valued the deal at $121 million, and said the difference was due to unvested employee stock HP to cut 24,600 jobs as part of EDS integration (9/15/2008) HP plans to slash 24,600 jobs over the next three years, nearly 8 percent of its work force. Program turns to online masses to improve patents (9/15/2008) The problem, is that there are too many lawyers and not enough inventors involved with the patent sy EA walks away from Take-Two buyout (9/15/2008) The company also stressed that timing was critical for any deal to go through. Newspapers cry foul over Yahoo-Google ad deal (9/15/2008) Yahoo expects the deal to generate $800 million in annual revenue. Social networking coming to revamped Journal site (9/15/2008) The new Journal Community is coming Tuesday as part of the site's first major revision since 2002. Yahoo's home page, other sections to get makeover (9/12/2008) The changes will enable Yahoo users to plant more mini-applications known as widgets. Browser Wars Heat Up as Firefox Adds Privacy Mode (9/12/2008) In privacy mode, a browser doesn't record of visited sites or save cookies from those sites. Malaysian blogger arrested under tough internal security law (9/12/2008) Was arrested Friday under internal security laws that allow for detention without trial. Cricket Offering Prepaid Wireless Broadband (9/12/2008) There is nobody in the market providing wireless broadband to a low-income customer with no contract Amazon.com hires Microsoft exec: NY Post (9/12/2008) Amazon and Microsoft were not available for comment. Apple patches iPhone bugs, early response positive (9/12/2008) Shortly after Apple made the new software available on its iTunes online service. Va. court strikes down anti-spam law (9/12/2008) Most other states also have anti-spam laws, and there is a federal CAN-SPAM Act as well. Amazon to sell U.S. wine online: vintners (9/11/2008) An Amazon spokeswoman declined to comment. Cyber crooks set email trap with bogus Obama sex video (9/11/2008) Claiming that US senator Barack Obama has been in a sex video while he was in the Ukraine. BlackBerrys Will Be Able to Program TiVos (9/11/2008) The news here is more of an announcement of a partnership than the unveiling of any specific product Velocity Mobile Revs Up High-Res Smartphones (9/11/2008) Velocity showed three other Windows Mobile models at the CTIA trade show as well. Apple Focuses on Enhancing iPod Features (9/11/2008) The new iPod nano also features an enhanced user interface. RIM unveils spate of consumer application deals (9/11/2008) RIM said it would partner with Ticketmaster to let BlackBerry users search. Another App Turns Smartphones into Routers (9/11/2008) This Windows Mobile application turns Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones into wireless Internet hubs. Internet bookie bwin loses German court case (9/11/2008) Internet bookmaker bwin.com has lost a regional court case in the aftermath of Germany's crackdown. EU welcomes Google move to cut data retention time (9/11/2008) The Internet search giant has come under pressure from European data protection officials. Yahoo to open music site to other services (9/11/2008) The company is working to allow partners to deliver content on the main page of Yahoo News. EU justice chief welcomes Google privacy move (9/11/2008) Google announced that it would apply the new privacy changes to its sites worldwide. Yahoo gives a taste of its open overhaul (9/11/2008) The demonstrations took place the day before Yahoo's Open Hack Day 2008. Apple senior execs settle options case for $14M (9/10/2008) Apple spokeswoman Susan Lundgren said the company had no comment. Peek is e-mail on the go, and that's it (9/10/2008) They were two-way e-mail pagers that couldn't be used for calls. Shopping channel QVC sees music opportunities (9/10/2008) We see a void in the selling of physical product, QVC director of merchandising Rich Yoegel says. IBM Hopes To Spark Cell Sales By Targeting Medical, Graphics (9/10/2008) IBM co-developed the Cell chip with Sony and Toshiba, a project the companies began in 2001. Wireless firms queried on rising texting rates (9/10/2008) Verizon Wireless is a venture of Verizon Communications Inc and Vodafone Group. NBC shows return to iTunes after year-long feud (9/10/2008) Apple claimed then that NBC was angling to raise of some shows from $1.99 to $4.99 per episode. Nokia offers Microsoft e-mail on smartphones (9/10/2008) As a result, 43 different models of Nokia phones will have easy access to Microsoft corporate email. Pearl Flip is first BlackBerry that folds up (9/10/2008) Smart phones expand the features of a regular phone with applications like Web browsing. AOL adding third-party content to AOL.com (9/10/2008) Users are now apt to blend elements from multiple providers, including social networks and Web sites Facebook unveils new look with a new approach (9/10/2008) Facebook had left it up to users to decide whether they wanted to switch over. Apple unveils new iPods but shares slip (9/9/2008) The iPod include two new Nano models, oval-shaped devices are the thinnest iPods Apple has ever made Sharp, Opera, others sign up for Symbian Foundation (9/9/2008) 40 companies have said they plan to join the foundation, including all major mobile phone makers. Yahoo hires ex-Microsoft Internet ad sales chief (9/9/2008) She will oversee sales, market development for advertisers, small business. Big Bang project gets rap treatment online (9/9/2008) Is getting the rap treatment on the Internet from a group of young people working there. Some companies cutting IT spending (9/9/2008) The research firm did not change its annual technology spending forecast. Google promises EU better privacy rules (9/9/2008) Is a significant improvement in privacy terms and it puts us ahead of the rest of the industry. Sprint to help customers understand their phones (9/9/2008) The campaign to be announced is the first official program for in-person help by a cell carrier. Justice signals challenge to Google-Yahoo deal (9/9/2008) A Justice Department spokeswoman declined to comment on the report. Zombie plague sweeps the Internet (9/5/2008) Botnet operators are keen to hijack PCs and turn them into zombies. One Laptop signs up with Amazon (9/5/2008) The OLPC will call on Amazon's experience with delivery and despatch. Comcast Challenges FCC's Authority To Order Neutrality (9/5/2008) The filing is the result of a FCC hearing last month in which Comcast was sanctioned. Russia's MTS to sell Apple iPhone (9/5/2008) The announcement was made less than a week after MTS's major rivals Vimpelcom. Microsoft deploying in-store customer-service reps (9/5/2008) These gurus will be answering questions about PCs and Microsoft products. Google reigns as world's most powerful 10-year-old (9/5/2008) Google's expanding control over the flow of Internet traffic. Sony Recalls VAIO Laptops To Avoid Overheating (9/4/2008) Sony has issued a recall for thousands of its VAIO laptop computers in the U.S. Sandvox 1.5 improves media processing, pagelets (9/4/2008) The new release sports major improvements to media processing. Asia leads mobile growth, but lags on Internet (9/4/2008) The Asia Pacific region has about 1.4 billion mobile phone subscribers. Palin hubbub shows bloggers' influence on race (9/4/2008) It probably let the cat out of the bag before they intended to let that information out. Facebook to test New Jersey's Web safety icon (9/4/2008) The test will involve at least 1.5 million randomly page impressions over the next six months. Google's Chrome Grabs Market, But It's Not Finished (9/4/2008) Chrome took one percent of the global browser market within a day of launch. Germany to tighten data protection laws after scandals (9/4/2008) German officials started scouring the Internet. Yahoo's stock hits new 52-week low (9/4/2008) State regulators are expected to weigh in with their decision this fall. Google Chrome lacks polish under the hood (9/4/2008) Chrome is a challenge to Microsoft's browser, used by about three-quarters of Web surfers. New music site gives fans a cut of tune sales (9/4/2008) A new Web site is trying to make it profitable for music lovers to stay ahead of the curve. Internet traffic grows 53 percent from mid-2007 (9/3/2008) The big increase came in regions where the Internet is less mature. New eBay site has social, environmental aim (9/3/2008) The online auction operator is trying to change that perception with WorldofGood.com. Sony to launch new PSP in Japan next month (9/2/2008) The new PlayStation Portable in Japan on October 16 as it seeks to catch up with rival Nintendo. Two Vendors Will Offer iPhone 3G Legally in Russia (9/2/2008) Apple to start selling the iPhone 3G later this year. Apple's Rock event expected to be product launch (9/2/2008) Analysts said they expect Apple to announce a refresh of its line of iPods. Google browser takes advantage of Apple software (9/2/2008) The public trial of the Google browser will be available in 43 languages in 100 countries. Gustav brings down cell, Internet service (9/2/2008) ATT had 2,000 employees working to assess damage and perform repairs. Struggling Alcatel-Lucent names new top executives (9/2/2008) Alcatel-Lucent will be looking for him to match that performance. Google takes aim at Microsoft with new Web browser (9/2/2008) Google said it's still working on versions compatible with Apple Inc.'s Mac computer and the Linux. Google plans to launch web browser (9/1/2008) Google did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking comment. This ain't no jive, particle physics rap is a hit (9/1/2008) Her performance has drawn a half-million views so far on YouTube. Vivendi keeps 2008 outlook, no need for cash call (9/1/2008) The owner of Universal Music Group, the world's biggest record company. Microsoft to slash Xbox 360 price in Japan-Nikkei (9/1/2008) Microsoft has been struggling to stir up demand for its Xbox 360 in Japan. Ad targeting based on ISP tracking now in doubt (9/1/2008) A slow-building privacy storm moved in on NebuAd Inc., startup that can facilitate the Web tracking. New video game depicts Venezuela mercenary attack (8/30/2008) The government on Friday said it could not immediately comment on the game's release. Satellite phones make cowboys wildfire sentinels (8/30/2008) That could spell disaster in this region where sudden summertime storms howl in from eastern Oregon. Nintendo lifts profit, shares soar (8/29/2008) Nintendo hiked forecasts for the Wii 6 percent and for the DS 9 percent. Veoh Decision May Not Let Google Off the Hook (8/29/2008) IO Group's suit is not unlike Viacom's $1.6 billion lawsuit against Google-owned YouTube. Microsoft buys ciao.com to boost e-shopping search (8/29/2008) Microsoft, whose $47.5 billion bid to buy Yahoo earlier this year failed after a long battle. Want IE8 Beta 2, You May Have To Jump Through Hoops (8/29/2008) Microsoft warned developers preparing to download the new Beta 2 release of Internet Explorer 8. Comcast Limits Homes To 250GB in New Public Policy (8/29/2008) Examples of what a 250GB limit equates to are cited in the amendment. Phone companies prepare backup plans for Gustav (8/29/2008) The cell towers may be unhurt by the buffeting winds of a hurricane, but to keep working. FAA outage reveals odd computing practices (8/29/2008) A failure at the same Atlanta center caused major delays across the East Coast in June 2007. Computer virus goes into orbit (8/28/2008) The laptop computers are not linked to any of the space station's control systems or the Internet. Mystery Chinese iPhone worker becomes Internet star (8/28/2008) A Chinese factory worker has become an Internet sensation after a picture of her smiling. Vimpelcom says to sell Apple iPhone in Russia (8/28/2008) Vimpelcom announced today it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Russia. EU, mobile operators clash over call billing (8/28/2008) Mobile operators say they should have the fundamental right to determine their own prices. Court dismisses video copyright case against Veoh (8/28/2008) The DMCA was intended to facilitate the growth of electronic commerce, not squelch it. Chinese online gaming stocks (8/28/2008) The company cited changes it made in July to the revenue model for its flagship game. Bloomberg mistakenly publishes Steve Jobs obituary (8/28/2008) But a Jobs obituary, however premature, is more chilling than, say, a Bill Gates obituary. Microsoft's newest browser may block ads (8/28/2008) Companies that sell advertisements online can electronically gather tidbits about surfers' habits. Reborn retail site fires salvo in shipping war (8/28/2008) Chicago-based Enable Holdings Inc. plans to launch RedTag.com on Friday. YouTube screens No End doc (8/27/2008) No End was originally released by Magnolia Pictures in 2007. Mozilla's Ubiquity Ties Content Together (8/27/2008) The prototype application is available for download now on the blog post. Panic updates Coda Web development application (8/27/2008) Coda now has a customizable bookshelf built into the application. Epson announces new MovieMate 55 projector (8/27/2008) The device includes a projector, CD/DVD player, and speakers in a portable case. Panda Releases 2009 Security Line (8/27/2008) Panda's technology moves most signatures into an always-up-to-date online database in the cloud. FBI arrests man over leak of Guns N' Roses songs (8/27/2008) FBI agents arrested 27-year-old Kevin Cogill on suspicion of violating federal copyright laws. TiVo tying up with Entertainment Weekly (8/27/2008) TiVo expects to make the announcement on Wednesday, the paper said. Immersion and Microsoft End Six-Year Court Battle (8/27/2008) Immersion will now pay Microsoft $20.75 million of the $26 million it received in a previous. Dead Sea Scrolls to go digital on Internet (8/27/2008) The scrolls, most of them on parchment, are the oldest copies of the Hebrew Bible. Mystery iPhone Girl generates Internet intrigue (8/27/2008) The MacRumors.com user who posted the photos last week. A $130 phone headset helpfully talks back (8/27/2008) The $130 V1 headset recognizes spoken English commands, and responds, also in English. Best Western rebuts claims of massive data breach (8/27/2008) Or was the incident a significantly more minor affair, affecting 10 customers at the one facility. Dell unveils new PCs targeting emerging markets (8/27/2008) Two notebook and two desktop PCs are the first Dell models designed especially for emerging markets. Electronic Arts, Take-Two in confidential talks (8/25/2008) EA, publishers of the popular Madden and Need for Speed games, dropped its hostile pursuit last week Amazon To Offer New Versions of Kindle e-Book Reader (8/25/2008) Amazon will ship new versions of its Kindle e-book reader before year's end. Reports Say Apple's iPod Line to Get New Look (8/25/2008) Apple iPod is the subject of a wave of new reports and at least one photo. Verizon Targets Tween Market with New Blitz Phone (8/25/2008) Verizon Wireless is billing the phone as a device designed for the heaviest of texters. Mexicans to use cell phones to pay stores and taxis (8/25/2008) Cell phone users will be able to have their bank link their savings account to their telephone. Newegg reverses practice of charging New York sales tax (8/25/2008) Newegg is not the only retailer taking a stand against the change in law. Intuit Brings QuickBooks To Blackberry and iPhone (8/25/2008) Intuit is delivering the ability to do accounting on a smartphone. Microsoft taps RFID for Tech.Ed delegates (8/25/2008) Microsoft's social experiment can take place only over the five days of the conference. Facebook cuts off Scrabulous after legal complaint (8/25/2008) Facebook said Monday it was forced to disable Scrabulous after one of Scrabble's rights owners. Google finds no privacy on private roads (8/24/2008) The service, which gives Web users a driver's perspective of hundreds of cities around the world. Research aims to put tongues in control of devices (8/24/2008) The system is far from the first that seeks way to control electronics through facial movements. Qaeda's Zawahri appears in new tape on Internet (8/22/2008) The video posted on a Web site often used by al Qaeda showed Zawahri in white robes. Tiny nation of Niue gets laptop for every child (8/22/2008) The computers, a US-based charity, to help children's learning and to be cheap. MacJournal adds three-pane view (8/22/2008) MacJournal 3.1 adds support for new languages, and has completed the transition from .Mac to Mobile. Google, Verizon near mobile-search pact (8/22/2008) Google's search service central to a one-stop search mechanism for Verizon devices. Internet provider's usage cap raises questions (8/22/2008) Cable companies have been at the forefront of imposing and talking about usage caps. Telecom rollouts raise ire over utility boxes (8/22/2008) As cable and phone companies race to upgrade services or offer video for the first time. Sony to launch new high-resolution PSP (8/21/2008) The PSP-3000, which will be available in Japan, Asia, North America and Europe. Apple offers to replace faulty iPod batteries (8/21/2008) The offer is only for batteries with overheating problems and is not a full recall. Apple, MTS agree on iPhone sales in Russia-source (8/21/2008) Apple declined to comment as did a spokeswoman for Mobile TeleSystems. Salesforce.com stock drops on cautious outlook (8/21/2008) The cautious outlook overshadowed Salesforce's strong second-quarter results. Internet to the rescue for work-bound viewers (8/21/2008) The 2008 Games are well on their way to becoming the most-watched in history. Internet users fear iTunes blocked in China (8/21/2008) The downloading of music for iPod players has hit a mysterious glitch in China. Apple sued over iPhone 3G reception issues (8/21/2008) The lawsuit claims that Apple's iPhone 3G advertising campaign is misleading. IAC completing split into 5 publicly traded parts (8/21/2008) The company's remaining Internet properties, including search engine Ask.com. US company sues Nintendo in Wii wand patent suit (8/21/2008) The Wii console has been a big hit around the world, selling a cumulative 29.6 million worldwide. Microsoft site makes digital photos into panoramas (8/21/2008) Most digital photo-sharing sites require viewers to click from an album to a bite-sized thumbnail. Palm unveils Treo Pro to battle BlackBerry (8/20/2008) The new Treo Pro will be sold by Vodafone Group Plc and 02 in Europe in September. Hillcrest files patent suit against Nintendo (8/20/2008) The technology company made the request in a filing to the International Trade Commission. Microsoft Details Strategy To Grab Google's Market (8/20/2008) Currently Microsoft gleans less than 10 percent of all Internet searches. FTC all but bans robocalls (8/20/2008) By December 2008, robocalls will be required to include an automated key-press. HP posts 3Q profit jump; faces stiff competition (8/20/2008) HP said it earned $2.03 billion, or 80 cents per share, in the latest period, up from $1.78 billion. 2 new devices mix learning with games (8/20/2008) Your kids can learn math, how to tell time and other skills needed for school. American launches in-flight Internet on 3 routes (8/20/2008) American, a unit of AMR Corp., tested in-flight access on two flights on June 25. Some eBay sellers frustrated with rule changes (8/20/2008) These efforts might be meeting eBay's aims of improving the experience for buyers. Prosecutors bending law for MySpace hoax (8/19/2008) The defense filed a thin six-page reply arguing that Drew did not violate the statute. New gems from Xbox Live Arcade (8/19/2008) This summer has been unusually rich in such ambitious productions. Nintendo's Wii is the champion console yet again (8/19/2008) The Nintendo Wii remains the hottest selling next generation video game system. Apple updates iPhone software to fix glitches (8/19/2008) Apple, which sold about a million iPhones around the launch weekend in July. Bono pumps up the volume, lets slip new U2 songs (8/19/2008) The previously unheard songs had now been removed from the website for copyright. Japan reports 2 iPods overheating, suspects defect (8/19/2008) Japan is investigating a possible battery defect in the popular iPod Nano music player. US consumers buying fewer cell phones (8/19/2008) The phones that were sold tended to have more features and be more expensive. 1 in 3 business PCs drop Vista for Windows XP (8/18/2008) 35 percent of Vista-equipped PCs have been downgraded to Windows XP. Ubuntu sponsor joins Linux Foundation (8/18/2008) Canonical is an important new member, the organization said. T-Mobile to launch first Google-powered mobile (8/18/2008) The phone will hit the stores in the United States before Christmas. Pandora Founder Says Rising Fees Threaten Webcaster (8/18/2008) At issue are the royalty fees paid by online, satellite and land radio stations. RIM's BlackBerry Bold to hit Canada (8/18/2008) The Bold is RIM's most advanced smartphone to date and is the first BlackBerry. TV remains top source of news even as online grows (8/18/2008) Not surprisingly, younger people tend to get more of their news on the Internet. Qwest, unions agree on new contracts (8/18/2008) Qwest also agreed with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Toshiba focuses on plain old DVD (8/18/2008) XD-E500 will sell for a suggested price of $149.99, twice as much as regular upconverting players. Electronic Arts won't extend Take-Two deadline (8/18/2008) Take-Two, best known for the popular Grand Theft Auto video game series. Open-source pact subject to copyrights law (8/15/2008) Open-source software makers share the source code of their computer programs. Fliers cheer laptop policy change (8/15/2008) The new policy also could create confusion at the nation's 450 commercial airports. Use an AppleScript to force a desktop picture change (8/15/2008) The following AppleScript will cause the desktop image to change. Sony plans no PS3 price cuts at Leipzig games fair (8/15/2008) The Leipzig games fair runs from August 20-22. Dropped calls plague iPhone 3G, and not just in U.S. (8/15/2008) The problem typically occurs when the device attempts to move from 3G to another network. NBC builds online audience even as TV ratings soar (8/15/2008) The site carries results, highlights, analysis, statistics and replays of events. Electric bikes selling briskly as gas prices climb (8/15/2008) It gets her to work quickly, is easy on her arthritis and is better for the environment than a car. Court says Britain should not send hacker to U.S. (8/14/2008) The applicant should not be extradited to the United States before midnight on 29 August. Lyric Culture pays songwriters for their words (8/14/2008) Lyric Culture, prints famous song lyrics on high-end jeans and T-shirts. China mobile TV hangs its hopes on Olympics (8/14/2008) For certain events, the most important thing is to learn the result instantly. New BlackBerry expected within month in N. America (8/14/2008) Is a high-end BlackBerry that has twice the screen resolution of current models made by RIM. Yahoo selects Biondi, Chapple as new board members (8/14/2008) A showdown with Icahn had been set to culminate shareholder vote at Yahoo's Aug. 1 annual meeting. Rivet Xbox 360 streaming app adds Aperture support (8/14/2008) The new release adds support for Aperture, Apple's pro-level photo organization and editing software Infineon chip causing problems on iPhone (8/14/2008) The problem affects 2 percent to 3 percent of iPhone traffic. Hunters claim to have nabbed Bigfoot, Internet goes nuts (8/14/2008) This summer has filled quite the appetite for strange creatures in the news. Italy blocks Swedish file-sharing site (8/14/2008) Italian judge has ordered the country's Internet service providers block access to The Pirate Bay. Swedish magazine blames iPhone 3G woes on hardware (8/14/2008) So-called 3G networks offer the promise of faster Web surfing on cell phone browsers. New PCs can wake up when they get phone calls (8/14/2008) The computer can activate its microphone and loudspeaker to alert the user, then connect the call. Netflix shipping centers slammed by problems (8/14/2008) The company hasn't specified the problems, nor has it identified the root cause. Buy evidence of my husband's adultery on eBay (8/13/2008) The woman says she returned from work after receiving a romantic text message from her husband. Bloggers enraged over pretty face fakery (8/13/2008) A search on Google blogs showed what a can of worms had been opened. Yahoo spends $36M on advisers in Microsoft dance (8/13/2008) Yahoo's spending on outside advisers did include litigation defense costs related to the saga. Yahoo board sets eyes on Chapple and Biondi (8/13/2008) The Wall Street Journal, which first reported Chapple's position as a lead contender. Kwiry service lets users text to remember tidbits (8/13/2008) The messages can be about anything you want to follow up on. Best Buy becomes first independent iPhone retailer (8/13/2008) Best Buy Co. will start selling the iPhone on Sept. 7, becoming first U.S. Hackers hacked at infamous DefCon gathering (8/12/2008) After three days of software cracking duels and hacking seminars. Crying Foul over Online Junk Food Marketing (8/12/2008) Consumer and children's advocacy groups share Rashid's concerns. Netbooks for business (8/12/2008) The original Asus Eee PC took the hardware world by storm. Google resolves Gmail access problems (8/12/2008) The company also said that there may be minor delays in deliveries even though all mail is safe. California lawmakers consider cyberbullying bill (8/12/2008) Experts say the biggest obstacle to combating cyberbullying is that children are unlikely to report. Russian hackers continue attacks on Georgian sites (8/12/2008) Attacks by Russian hackers against Georgian Web sites, including one hosted in the United States. Microsoft's Zune player seeking Hollywood stardom (8/11/2008) Microsoft's Zune is looking to Hollywood to gain an edge on Apple's iPod. Apple, AT&T mum on iPhone 3G issues (8/11/2008) After his third iPhone 3G continued to cut him off in the middle of his conversations. Best Buy to launch airport gadget vending machines (8/11/2008) Is part of a new pilot program called Best Buy Express. Defcon ends with researchers muzzled, viruses written (8/11/2008) The students attended the event and even gave a news conference after the order came down. Citigroup sees better Amazon Kindle sales (8/11/2008) Citigroup said the Kindle could be one of the top gadget gifts during the upcoming holiday season. Court blocks MIT students from showing subway hack (8/11/2008) Lawyers for the transit system did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment on Sunday. Invisibility cloak on the horizon, scientists say (8/11/2008) People see objects as a result of the light reflecting or scattering off them. VeriSign Debuts Pump-and-Dump Protection (8/11/2008) The module is being launched with an undisclosed brokerage house. Microsoft Halts Boxed Sales of Microsoft Money (8/10/2008) Microsoft has decided to halt boxed retail sales of Microsoft Money in favor of online downloads. Card-counting whiz eyes Facebook football fantasy (8/10/2008) That fantasy sports are ideally suited for online social networks like Facebook. Website blocking is for your own good, Games chiefs tell Chinese (8/9/2008) Organisers claimed that the decision to block Internet sites was taken to protect Chinese youngsters Smart future for swarming robots (8/8/2008) The robots swarm and mass together like living creatures. MacPractice adds e-prescription support (8/8/2008) eRX NOW is a free Internet-based electronic prescribing system from Allscripts. Canon rolls out three new HD camcorders (8/8/2008) Each camcorder features 24 megabit per second (Mbps) bit rate recording in AVCHD format. Online social networking sites are hacker playgrounds (8/8/2008) Opportunities for mischief abound as users place intimate details of their lives on profile pages. Apple Expected To Redesign MacBooks, Revamp iPods (8/8/2008) The Mac laptop line has not had many significant changes in roughly six years. Japan police crack down on 300 child porn cases (8/8/2008) The report comes as some lawmakers are discussing a ban on the possession of child pornography. Targeted for hacking by reporters at my table (8/8/2008) I was in 1 of the press rooms at Black Hat security conference trying to upload some video to Web. Reporters booted from conference for hacking (8/8/2008) With thousands of hackers around and widespread snooping on the public Wi-Fi network. Google believes $1B investment in AOL is crumbling (8/8/2008) Google Inc. believes its $1 billion investment in advertising partner AOL is souring. Unions set Sunday deadline for Verizon talks (8/8/2008) The phone company's contract with the Communications Workers of America. Libraries step into the age of iPod (8/7/2008) One of the main distributors to libraries is OverDrive Inc, based in Cleveland. Hackers target Google Gadgets (8/7/2008) It's a threat even for the biggest Web companies, including Google Inc. Hacker indictment greeted with muted response (8/7/2008) Saying the theft of credit and debit cards still will flourish. Lenovo says quarterly profits up 65 percent (8/7/2008) Profit for the three months ending June 30 was $110 million, or $1.25 per share. Major Internet security flaw also affects e-mail (8/7/2008) The potential for damage from this second security flaw is high. Internet flaw a boon to hackers (8/6/2008) An elite squad of computer industry engineers labored in secret to solve the problem. Giant online security hole getting fixed, slowly (8/6/2008) Security experts fear an open season for virus attacks and identity-fraud scams. Sega capitalizes on Olympics with Beijing 2008 (8/6/2008) There are 38 events in this package, including track and field, aquatics and gymnastics. Downloads match French cinema ticket sales (8/6/2008) People in France illegally downloaded over 13.5 million films in May, according to the study. Google Offers Free Music Downloads in China (8/6/2008) The downloads will be financed by advertising, with revenue split between Google. Comcast sweetens its online menu with Daily Candy (8/6/2008) Daily Candy boasts about 2.5 million readers who signed up to receive newsletters in their e-mail. Free energy-saving PC software (8/6/2008) Although power management software has been around for years, there's clearly room for improvement. Scientists hope for new tricks in data analysis (8/6/2008) It turns out even computers can have information overload. Dell says its operations are now carbon-neutral (8/6/2008) Dell said Wednesday its facilities worldwide are now carbon neutral, a goal the Round Rock. Banking by phone for the poor (8/6/2008) It can scale mountains in a single bound and wend its way down the most wretched roads. With 10-inch screen, Eee PC grows up (8/6/2008) The Wi-Fi chip is the latest and greatest draft-n variety, for maximum speed. How to check a Web site's credentials (8/5/2008) The best way to protect yourself is to type in the Web address of a known, trusted site. Do You Really Want a Wii? You Need Amazon Watcher (8/5/2008) You could sign up to be alerted when one comes into stock. Cablevision's TiVo-Like Service Wins in Appellate Court (8/5/2008) The company is pushing what's called RS-DVR, or remote storage digital video recorder, service. Yahoo's Right Media, LucidMedia team up on contextual advertising (8/5/2008) The arrangement comes as Yahoo and its competitors, which rely heavily on ad revenue. Delta to offer Wi-Fi on mainline domestic fleet (8/5/2008) The system will allow Delta customers traveling with Wi-Fi to access the Internet while in flight. Greenpeace cites rising e-waste in Africa (8/5/2008) Greenpeace called electronics companies to eliminate hazardous chemicals from their products. 11 charged in connection with credit card fraud (8/5/2008) The charges include conspiracy, computer intrusion, fraud and identity theft. Beijing Games hit by Internet ticket scam (8/4/2008) The IOC announced it was taking action to shut down the fraudsters. Intel reveals design for fast, efficient future chips (8/4/2008) Intel on Monday revealed details of a new generation of chips designed for video game lovers. Apple nixes second Black Hat talk (8/4/2008) A panel discussion with Apple employees talking about the company's security practices was canceled. Verizon, unions for 65,000 workers continue talks (8/4/2008) Verizon's contracts with the CWA and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Chinese entrepreneur dreams of a global brand (8/4/2008) Then he plays back the conversation on his MP3-equipped watch, also from Aigo. Motorola snares Qualcomm's Jha for handset unit (8/4/2008) Motorola shares rose $1.01, 11.5 percent, to $9.82 Monday. With automated tagging, Web links can surprise (8/4/2008) It wasn't what anyone expected to see while perusing a news article. Top UK court allows extradition of hacker to US (8/1/2008) Gary McKinnon has lost his appeal against extradition to the United States. Apple Pulls App To Make iPhone a Roving Hotspot (8/1/2008) Wireless carriers are understandably not happy about programs such as Netshare. U.S. lawmakers query Internet firms on ad targeting (8/1/2008) The request comes amid rising scrutiny of the practice, known as deep-packet inspection. Yahoo board emerges unscathed from annual meeting (8/1/2008) Expressed displeasure by opposing the re-election of Yahoo's current directors. New York man arrested for YouTube baby food threat (8/1/2008) Each count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Activision profit up on Kung Fu, Guitar Hero (8/1/2008) The company's best-selling Guitar Hero, where players pound out tunes on a guitar-shaped controller. Apple Finally Releases DNS Patch for Mac OS X (8/1/2008) The attack code was released by developers of the Metasploit hacking toolkit. China drops some Internet curbs ahead of Games (8/1/2008) Journalists arriving to cover the Beijing Games have found that access array of Internet sites. FCC formally rules Comcast's throttling of BitTorrent was illegal (8/1/2008) Comcast had said that its measures to slow BitTorrent transfers. Yahoo expected to spar with peeved shareholders (8/1/2008) The Microsoft negotiations were just the latest example of the negligence by this board. Sun 4Q profit falls 73 pct, guidance hurts stock (8/1/2008) Sun shares were down $1.41 to $9.22 in Friday morning trading. Defiant China hits out at US, stands firm on Internet (7/31/2008) China's communist rulers responded sternly to critics following a storm of bad publicity. Google Street View is approved for the U.K. (7/31/2008) Street View uses special vehicles with panoramic cameras to snap pictures of streets. Nokia to beef up venture fund, expand in China (7/31/2008) Qualcomm Inc. has a venture fund with a broad portfolio, much like Nokia Growth Partners. Motorola posts small 2Q profit, beats expectations (7/31/2008) The company has laid off more than 10,000 workers since last year. Scrabulous returns with a new name and new rules (7/31/2008) The change could help it avoid any brand confusion with Scrabble, a key point in trademark disputes. Italian media company sues YouTube (7/30/2008) Mediaset alleges that it found at least 4,643 copies of its programming on YouTube on June 10. China plunges into controversy with Internet backflip (7/30/2008) It was also the latest in a long line of issues to have tarnished the run-up to the Olympics. IAC swings to 2Q loss on charges (7/30/2008) Hurt by a $300 million writedown in a catalog business. Music purchased from Yahoo could stop working soon (7/30/2008) Some users of Yahoo's music-download service will find songs they bought inaccessible after Sept. 30 Reuters loses right to use crucial IM technology (7/30/2008) Reuters, the news and information service bought by Thomson Financial earlier this year. Portugal to sell 500,000 of Intel's Classmate PCs (7/30/2008) The announcement brings Intel's rivalry with the One Laptop Per Child organization. Comcast, NetZero agree to block Internet child porn (7/29/2008) The companies have agreed to completely block access to all child porn news groups. Electronic Arts posts smaller loss, misses targets (7/29/2008) Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. posted a smaller net loss for its fiscal first quarter. Judge ruling on Sprint fees is blow to industry (7/29/2008) Martin said he hoped the commission would make a decision in August. Popular Scrabble knockoff suspended on Facebook (7/29/2008) Facebook said the Agarwalla brothers, not the company, made the decision. Pickens rips Yahoo management, sells entire stake (7/29/2008) Pickens told the San Francisco Chronicle that he sold all 10 million of his Yahoo shares at a loss. HP, Intel, Yahoo join forces on cloud computing research (7/29/2008) This post was updated at 10 a.m. PDT to include further comments from the companies. Online threats materializing faster, study shows (7/29/2008) More and more of these attacks are coming within 24 hours after a vulnerability is disclosed. Oracle expands theft allegations against rival SAP (7/29/2008) TomorrowNow offered to support PeopleSoft products at lower prices than Oracle did. Mobile Executives Spar Over IPhone (7/28/2008) Talking only about two weeks after the introduction of Apple's iPhone 3G and the App Store. Online threats materializing faster, study shows (7/28/2008) More and more of these attacks are coming within 24 hours after a vulnerability is disclosed. Sunday Night Football to be streamed on Web (7/28/2008) The companies are keeping close to the vest on the financial aspects of the deal. Intel outside Apple's pending MacBook launch? (7/28/2008) AppleInsider reports that Apple could be using a chipset from a different company. IBM to acquire ILOG in $340 million deal (7/28/2008) ILOG's software allows businesses to more effectively manage. Ex-Google engineers debut Cuil way to search (7/28/2008) She believes her latest invention is even more valuable. Facebook fends off attack of the clones (7/28/2008) Clones of the wunderkind social-networking Web site. An un-American feel aids expanding US Web firms (7/28/2008) AOL splashes images of Bollywood celebrities on its new home page for India. Oracle expands theft allegations against rival SAP (7/28/2008) The 16-month-old lawsuit focuses on TomorrowNow. AOL to Shut Down Xdrive, Other Services (7/25/2008) AOL will put out to pasture Xdrive, a hosted-storage service for individuals. Redlasso halts blogger service amid lawsuit (7/25/2008) Hayward said Redlasso will continue discussions with all content providers during the suspension. Yahoo's Zimbra Desktop Manages E-Mail, Documents (7/25/2008) Using the same Zimbra interface as its previous messaging and collaboration incarnation. MySpace could work with Amazon on music service (7/25/2008) Amazon.com could become the e-commerce engine behind the MySpace Music service. Creators of Scrabble knockoff on Facebook sued (7/25/2008) Hasbro is trying to stop Scrabulous completely and collect unspecified damages. China says has more people surfing the Web than US (7/25/2008) The latest figure on Web use at the end of June is a 56 percent increase from a year ago. Netflix 2Q profit up 4 pct, beats analyst views (7/25/2008) The company also affirmed its previous profit projections for the year. Bikers, pedestrians seeking better Web maps (7/25/2008) Now all you need is a map of the quickest, safest routes for riding around town. Qualcomm earns outlook falls short of expectations (7/24/2008) Qualcomm shares rose $8.80, or nearly 20 percent, to $53.62 in morning trading Thursday. Hasbro says sues Scrabulous creators (7/24/2008) Hasbro also said it sent a notice to Facebook, the social networking site that hosts the game. China Tops 250 Million Internet Users (7/24/2008) China added 43 million new users during the first half of 2008. Embarq provides more details on Web tracking test (7/24/2008) Embarq's smallest market and near qualified technicians. Nokia, Qualcomm settle long-running dispute (7/24/2008) Peace came Wednesday as the two sides prepared for a courtroom showdown. Sony opens up e-book Reader to other booksellers (7/24/2008) Sony will provide a software update to the Reader, a thin slab with a 6-inch screen. Amazon shares leap on strong quarterly report (7/24/2008) The company generally offers customers free standard shipping on items that cost more than $25. Facebook to help some programmers, punish others (7/24/2008) Facebook also is trying make it easier for its users to transplant their personal profiles. Sony Aims to Step Up Sales and Dethrone Nintendo (7/22/2008) ony is looking to reach the 150 million sales mark for its PlayStation 3 video-game console. Yahoo 2Q profit falls 18 pct, below analyst views (7/22/2008) Decay that has frustrated shareholders and raised doubts about the Internet company's future. BSkyB signs Universal for online music service (7/22/2008) BSkyB will form a new joint venture to launch the service in Britain and Ireland. Intel updates parallel development tool (7/22/2008) Task cancellation and exception handling are supported in this latest version. Ubuntu Puts Big Emphasis on Small PCs at OSCON (7/22/2008) Linux appears to have found a solid niche for itself on ultrasmall notebook PCs. TiVo Viewers Can Buy Products from Amazon.com (7/22/2008) TiVo and Amazon expanded their digital partnership Monday. Yang note welcomes Icahn's fresh perspective (7/22/2008) Just last week, Icahn had officially launched his proxy fight against Yahoo. On Monday morning. Brocade deals for Foundry Networks in Cisco salvo (7/22/2008) Cisco Systems Inc.'s cash cow business of networking equipment. Breaking up not so hard to do with Slydial (7/22/2008) The old song had it right: Breaking up is hard to do. Apple stock drops despite jump in Q3 profit (7/22/2008) Investors sent Apple shares down $12.60, 7.6 percent, to $153.69. Hackers Post Software to Jailbreak Apple's iPhone 3G (7/21/2008) The iPhone Dev Team, a portal for iPhone hacks, cracks and comments. Yahoo settles with Icahn to avert August showdown (7/21/2008) The compromise spares Yahoo from more bickering with Icahn. Videogames getting minds of their own (7/20/2008) Videogames are getting smarter with virtual enemies improvising during battles. zCover ships iSAglove 3G cases for iPhone (7/20/2008) The iSAglove is a silicone cover for the iPhone that comes in black, grey and ice clear. Amazon's S3 experiencing outage (7/20/2008) The outage is causing CenterNetworks images to break, the site reports, and SmugMug reports. The Internet--a private eye's best friend (7/20/2008) The Internet is his most valuable tool in helping to find missing persons. German site sued by Facebook says claims without merit (7/20/2008) Facebook's suit also seeks compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial. Web networking photos come back to bite defendants (7/20/2008) In the age of the Internet, it might not be hard to guess what happened to those pictures. Unlike McCain, many seniors depend on the Web (7/20/2008) Blogs have been buzzing recently over McCain's admission that when it comes to the Internet. Medvedev says technology key to Russian democracy (7/17/2008) Modern communications technology should become a gateway to democracy in Russia. |