Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Amazon trying to offer subscription TV, movies (AP)

Amazon trying to offer subscription TV, movies (AP)

Amazon trying to offer subscription TV, movies (AP)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 05:18 PM PDT

AP - Amazon.com Inc. is talking with major media companies about offering unlimited views of older TV shows and movies online, as it struggles to stay relevant to consumers flocking to Apple Inc.'s iTunes a la carte store and Netflix Inc.'s all-you-can-eat subscription plan.

3M buying maker of products used to track people (AP)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 09:38 AM PDT

AP - Manufacturing conglomerate 3M Co. said Tuesday it has agreed to pay $230 million in cash for an Israeli company that makes ankle bracelets and other products used to keep track of people.

Remains of the Day: Matters of life and death (Macworld.com)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 04:30 PM PDT

Macworld.com - It’s hard to believe it’s been 60 years of Steve Wozniak; somehow, Google Wave didn’t even get 12 months. Is that really fair? Palm’s clearly trying to emulate the former and avoid the fate of the latter, but in the end, it’s the economy, stupid. As we all eagerly await Wednesday’s Apple event, keep yourself occupied with the remainders for Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Microsoft hiking Xbox Live subscription prices (AP)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:33 AM PDT

AP - Microsoft is raising subscription prices for its popular Xbox Live Gold online gaming service in the U.S. and three other countries.

Apple to Provide Live Video Stream of Tomorrow's iPod/iTV Event (Mashable)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 03:48 PM PDT

Mashable - Apple has announced that it will be live streaming its September 1 “special event,” where the company is expected not only to reveal a new line of iPods, but a new version of Apple TV as well.

Sprint debates rival Clearwire investor: report (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 06:55 PM PDT

Reuters - Sprint Nextel's board of directors is debating whether to let a rival operator invest in its majority-owned wireless network provider Clearwire Corp , the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Electronic Arts brings 'Madden' to Facebook (AP)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 05:33 PM PDT

AP - Electronic Arts is bringing its popular "Madden" football game to Facebook. "Madden NFL Superstars" launches as a free application Tuesday.

Sony to challenge Apple with video service: report (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 07:42 PM PDT

REFILE - CORRECTING DATE A visitor wearing 3D glasses plays with a PlayStation at Gamescom 2010 in Cologne August 19, 2010. The Gamescom convention, Europe's largest video games trade fair, runs from August 18 to August 22. Sony created a Reuters - Sony Corp will launch a new music and video download service linking a range of its devices, in a challenge to Apple Inc's dominant position in the market, the Financial Times said on Wednesday.

Meet the First Plant That Requires Facebook Fans to Survive (Mashable)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 04:07 PM PDT

Mashable - Most plants require sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to survive. We've found one that requires Facebook fans and wall posts.

Scoreloop launches stand-alone Android app (Appolicious)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 01:24 PM PDT

Appolicious - Google may be snapping up a bunch of social and mobile gaming companies, but there are several others out there that are still doing their own thing.  Scoreloop is one such company, expanding its Android reach with a new app and an updated Social Developer Kit.  Good thing, as Android's gaming options are still very pretty thin when compared to the iPhone's.

Blue Coat Systems taps Michael Borman as CEO (AP)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 03:01 PM PDT

AP - Security hardware and software maker Blue Coat Systems Inc. on Tuesday named Michael J. Borman its new president and CEO.

Complex SAP Project Expected to Succeed (PC World)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 01:50 PM PDT

PC World - SAP customer Airgas said Tuesday that its "highly customized" implementation of the vendor's ERP (enterprise resource planning) software is looking like a major success.

Huge Spamming Botnet Injured but Still Alive (PC World)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:40 AM PDT

PC World - A botnet responsible for a significant amount of spam has been crippled but may reconstitute itself in a matter of weeks, according to vendor M86 Security.

Online learning startup rises on wings of "angels" (AFP)

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 07:18 PM PDT

Udemy.com, a startup intent on making it simple for anyone to teach online, announced Tuesday that it has received a million dollars in funding from AFP - A startup intent on making it simple for anyone to teach online has received a million dollars in funding from "angels," technology industry successes backing peers with good ideas.
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