Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Internet privacy controls challenge tech industry (AP)

Internet privacy controls challenge tech industry (AP)

Internet privacy controls challenge tech industry (AP)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:03 PM PDT

AP - The federal government has put Google, Microsoft, Apple and other technology companies on notice: Give consumers a way prevent advertisers from tracking their movements across the Web — or face regulation.

Wal-Mart offers video streaming on website (AP)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:29 PM PDT

AP - Now playing: Movies at Walmart.com.

Amazon 2Q profit falls but results beat Street (AP)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 04:35 PM PDT

In this Nov. 11, 2010 photo, Leacroft Green places a package to the correct shipping area at an Amazon.com fulfillment center, in Goodyear, Ariz. Amazon.com Inc., reports quarterly financial results Tuesday, July 26, 2011, after the market close. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)AP - Amazon.com Inc. said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit fell despite a 51 percent jump in revenue as the leading online retailer spent heavily to expand its business.

One student spends 500 unpaid hours mapping Kazakhstan (Yahoo! News)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 05:41 PM PDT

Yahoo! News - When 23-year-old University of Minnesota student Kyril Negoda hopped on Google Maps for a virtual vacation to his homeland of Kazakhstan, he found that the country was largely absent from the web's largest collection of maps. Being a tech-savvy graphic design …

Hybrid cars set new world record with quietest parade ever (Yahoo! News)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 05:37 PM PDT

Yahoo! News - Over two hundred hybrid cars took a 20 minute drive around Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday to break the existing world record set in Belgium in 2010. Hoping for 500 cars, the event drew 208 which allowed it to shatter the previous …

Google Responds to Google+ Account Suspension Controversy (Mashable)

Posted: 25 Jul 2011 05:24 PM PDT

Mashable - Already using Google+? Follow Mashable's Pete Cashmore for the latest about the platform's new features, tips and tricks as well as social media and technology updates. Google has finally made a public statement about the recent wave of controversial Google+ account suspensions designed to enforce the company's "common name" policy.

Fox sets new window for TV shows online (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:49 PM PDT

Reuters - Fox Networks said it would provide cable and satellite subscribers an exclusive 8-day window to watch new episodes of Fox shows like "Glee" online following their initial air-dates.

'Evil' Australian hacker faces 49 charges (AFP)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:11 PM PDT

Illustration. A man who used the online nickname AFP - A man who used the online nickname "Evil" has been charged with hacking attacks that police Wednesday alleged could have caused considerable damage to Australia?s national infrastructure.

Amazon sales leap but profits weighed down (AFP)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:01 PM PDT

The Amazon homepage. Amazon reported that its profit slipped as revenue leapt on hot sales of Kindle electronic readers subsidized by advertising.(AFP/File/Nicholas Kamm)AFP - Amazon reported that its profit slipped as revenue leapt on hot sales of Kindle electronic readers subsidized by advertising.

AT&T bringing Gingerbread to all 2011 devices; Android phones see discounts (Appolicious)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 01:59 PM PDT

Appolicious - Among the troubles for Android owners is that the open source nature of the operating system means getting big updates is a multi-step, irritating process.

Politicos Twitter over debt debate (AFP)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 08:05 PM PDT

The US Capitol is seen in Washington, DC. With the White House and Republicans locked in a tense showdown over the US debt, both sides have taken to social network Twitter with a vengeance to score points in 140 characters or less.(AFP/File/Brendan Smialowski)AFP - With the White House and Republicans locked in a tense showdown over the US debt, both sides have taken to social network Twitter with a vengeance to score points in 140 characters or less.

Economic jitters threaten holiday chip cheer (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 04:44 PM PDT

Reuters - Makers of chips for TVs, game consoles and other consumer electronics aren't expecting much for Christmas, but insatiable demand for high-end gadgets like Apple's iPad will likely deliver some cheer.

Follow the abbreviated NFL preseason with these iPhone apps (Appolicious)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:00 PM PDT

Appolicious - While the 2011-12 NFL season will almost certainly start on time, many of us fans are beyond on preparation due to the prolonged lockout. Accordingly, we should expect one of the most frenzied preseasons in the league's history.

RadioShack, Verizon in pact (Investor's Business Daily)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:24 PM PDT

Investor's Business Daily - The electronics retailer's Q2 sank 41.5%, badly missing views on higher discounts and competition. Sales slid 2% to $941.9 mil. But shares shot up 19.9% to 15.69 as RadioShack ended its partnership with T-Mobile for Verizon Wireless. The Verizon -Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD - News) venture will provide postpaid and prepaid wireless products and services. The move is seen giving the struggling retailer more attractive offerings.

Fox delaying online broadcasts of television shows for 8 days (Digital Trends)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 08:31 PM PDT

Digital Trends - On August 15 before the fall television season begins, Fox Broadcasting is shifting to an 8-day exclusivity window and preventing consumers from  watching the latest episode of House or The Simpsons for free.  According to the Wall Street Journal, consumers will be forced to wait for a bit over a week to catch up via online video on services like Fox.com and Hulu.  However, subscribers of Hulu Plus and Dish Network will be able to see the latest episode 24 hours after the broadcast airs on Fox.  These two companies are currently the only participants in Fox’s new authentication plan.  Dish Network brings about 14 million people to the table while Hulu has about 2 million Hulu Plus subscribers.

Ars Technica Makes $15,000 Selling Free Article as E-Book (The Atlantic Wire)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:25 PM PDT

The Atlantic Wire - Related: Amazon to Offer iPad Rival by October

Ex-Microsoftie Muglia Joins Juniper as Software Chief (NewsFactor)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 01:34 PM PDT

NewsFactor - Bob Muglia is joining the ranks of Juniper Networks. The former president of Microsoft's $15 billion server and tools business is taking on the newly created role of executive vice president of Juniper's Software Solutions Division.

iPads: the latest in corporate tech symbols (Appolicious)

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 03:00 PM PDT

Appolicious - Back in the eighties, an exec friend of mine had an IBM PC sitting on his desk at a major insurance company. It was a symbol of being on the cutting edge. In fact, he didn't have a clue on how to use it.
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