Marine still outspoken despite facing dismissal

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• Marine still outspoken despite facing dismissal
• T-Mobile cutting a net 1,900 call-center jobs
• Sarkozy: Jail those who browse terror websites
• 16-year-old creates working graphing calculator in Minecraft
• Just Show Me: 2 social networks that aren’t Facebook
• Why 'World of Warcraft' Might Get You More Dates Than Match.com [INFOGRAPHIC]
• Microsoft, TiVo drop suits against each other
• Facebook buys patents from IBM to defend itself
• Senator: Employers shouldn't seek site passwords
• Google may be rethinking its Wallet strategy, cutting in carriers
• APNewsBreak: Man to plead guilty for celeb hacking
• BlackBerry crumbles in Canada — RIM losing home market to Apple
• Marine still outspoken despite facing dismissal
• Oracle investor sues over $200 million settlement
• Micron 2Q loss larger than expected
• T-Mobile cutting a net 1,900 call-center jobs
• BlackBerry maker seeks Apple-focused app developer
• Kids Build 'Battlestar Galactica' Viper Simulator in Garage [VIDEO]
• Micron posts mixed results as low chip prices weigh
• Why 'World of Warcraft' Might Get You More Dates Than Match.com [INFOGRAPHIC]
• On Intern Sushi, Applicants Submit Videos Instead of Resumes
• Facebook buys patents from IBM to defend itself
• Angry Birds Theme Parks Coming To Europe
• T-Mobile cutting 1,900 jobs nationwide
• 10 of the Weirdest Pins on Pinterest
• Primedia to buy Rent.com from eBay
• Is Mobli Good Mobile?
• Report: Facebook buys patents from IBM
• What earnings reports reveal about entertainment
• How chips, PCs, services companies are faring
• The $175 Speaker That Lets You Direct Sound Like a Laser Beam
• A look at how some IPO stocks have fared
• T-Mobile USA closing call centers, cutting staff
• EBay to sell Rent.com to PRIMEDIA
• The Hunger Games Comes To Draw Something [EXCLUSIVE]
• New iPad's Heat, Data Usage Problems Exaggerated
• How Tech Will Transform the Traditional Classroom
• Apple Patent Suggests iPhones Becoming Universal Remotes [VIDEO]
• Greece Brings Crowdfunded, Face-Filled Billboard to Times Square
• Venice Is Back to Sinking; Record Low TB Infections

Marine still outspoken despite facing dismissal Posted: A Marine facing dismissal for running a Facebook page called Armed Forces Tea Party that criticizes the Obama administration is still speaking out but has been getting little support from military law experts and free speech advocates who say he may have crossed the line.

T-Mobile cutting a net 1,900 call-center jobs Posted: Cellphone carrier T-Mobile USA Inc. said Thursday that it is cutting 1,900 jobs nationwide as it consolidates its call centers in an effort to reduce costs and remain competitive.

Sarkozy: Jail those who browse terror websites Posted: France's president proposed a sweeping new law Thursday that would see repeat visitors to extremist web sites put behind bars — one of several tough measures floated in the wake of a murderous shooting spree.

16-year-old creates working graphing calculator in Minecraft Posted: You may not think much of your everyday calculator, but the functions it performs in a fraction of a second are truly astounding. Perhaps even more impressive is what you see in the video above: a working graphing calculator created within … Continue reading →

Just Show Me: 2 social networks that aren’t Facebook Posted: Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. Do you want to connect with friends and family through social networks ... without resorting to Facebook? We show … Continue reading →

Why 'World of Warcraft' Might Get You More Dates Than Match.com [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: Most guys aren't grinding away at their Level 45 Battle Mage in order to meet the ladies. But online gaming across the board is becoming more mainstream, and lots of people spend lots of time in virtual worlds -- men and women alike.

Microsoft, TiVo drop suits against each other Posted: Digital video recorder pioneer TiVo Inc. said Thursday that it had reached an agreement with software maker Microsoft Corp. for the companies to drop lawsuits against each other following TiVo's settlement with AT&T Inc.

Facebook buys patents from IBM to defend itself Posted: Facebook has acquired patents from IBM as it girds itself for litigation, including a lawsuit by Yahoo.

Senator: Employers shouldn't seek site passwords Posted: A Democratic senator from Connecticut is writing a bill that would stop the practice of employers asking job applicants for their Facebook or other social media passwords, he told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Google may be rethinking its Wallet strategy, cutting in carriers Posted: Things haven't been going too smoothly for Google Wallet. The mobile payment service has hit a few bumps since its release, including a security hole that showed up earlier this month and since has been fixed.

APNewsBreak: Man to plead guilty for celeb hacking Posted: A Florida man has agreed to plead guilty to hacking into the email accounts of celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis and Scarlett Johansson, whose nude photos eventually landed on the Internet, according to court documents filed Thursday.

BlackBerry crumbles in Canada — RIM losing home market to Apple Posted: Executives at Canada-based Research In Motion will feel at best disheartened and at worst downright depressed to learn that consumers in its home country appear to be turning their back on its BlackBerry devices in favor of another handset from south of the border. The hometown loyalty appears to be crumbling.

Marine still outspoken despite facing dismissal Posted: A Marine facing dismissal for running a Facebook page called Armed Forces Tea Party that criticizes the Obama administration is still speaking out but has been getting little support from military law experts and free speech advocates who say he may have crossed the line.

Oracle investor sues over $200 million settlement Posted: NEW YORK (Reuters) - An Oracle Corp. investor sued the company and members of its board of directors on Thursday for allegedly trying to "stonewall" a whistleblower lawsuit that ultimately resulted in a $200 million settlement. The lawsuit filed by investor Jordan Weinrib in Delaware state court said the defendants, including Oracle CEO Lawrence Ellison and other past and present members of the company's board of directors, breached their duty to shareholders by engaging in prolonged litigation over the whistleblower's allegations, which the defendants allegedly knew to be true. ...

Micron 2Q loss larger than expected Posted: Memory chip maker Micron Technology Inc., which was rocked in February by the death of its CEO in a plane crash, on Thursday posted a $224 million net loss in the second quarter as sales fell.

T-Mobile cutting a net 1,900 call-center jobs Posted: Cellphone carrier T-Mobile USA Inc. said Thursday that it is cutting 1,900 jobs nationwide as it consolidates its call centers in an effort to reduce costs and remain competitive.

BlackBerry maker seeks Apple-focused app developer Posted: TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry maker Research In Motion wants to hire a software developer with deep experience building applications for Apple's iPhone and iPad, according to a job posting on its LinkedIn page. The posting suggests the company, struggling to maintain its share of the smartphone market and secure a foothold in tablets, may be interested in adapting some of its proprietary applications for use on Apple's iOS operating system. ...

Kids Build 'Battlestar Galactica' Viper Simulator in Garage [VIDEO] Posted: Here is a list of some of the geekiest things in the world: Flight sims. Kickstarter projects. Maker Faire projects. Battlestar Galactica fans who know the 1970s series as well as the 2000s version. And high school students who engineer projects in their spare time, in their garage.

Micron posts mixed results as low chip prices weigh Posted: SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Micron Technology posted mixed quarterly results, and investors pushed its shares lower after the company said persistently low prices for its memory chips had yet to recover. The slide into bankruptcy of Japanese DRAM chipmaker Elpida in February has created expectations that chipmakers' pricing power, diminished by oversupply, will bounce back this year. But Micron said DRAM prices had yet to rise and that prices for NAND had fallen compared with the prior quarter. In after-hours trade, its shares were down 3.2 percent at $8.43, after having closed at $8. ...

Why 'World of Warcraft' Might Get You More Dates Than Match.com [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: Most guys aren't grinding away at their Level 45 Battle Mage in order to meet the ladies. But online gaming across the board is becoming more mainstream, and lots of people spend lots of time in virtual worlds -- men and women alike.

On Intern Sushi, Applicants Submit Videos Instead of Resumes Posted: The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.

Facebook buys patents from IBM to defend itself Posted: Facebook has acquired patents from IBM as it girds itself for litigation, including a lawsuit by Yahoo.

Angry Birds Theme Parks Coming To Europe Posted: Angry Birds might be coming for the little green pigs near you. Rovio Mobile, makers of the worldwide mobile game phenomenon, are in talks to open a theme park in the U.K. and additional parks in the U.S. and China at a later date, further expanding the Angry Birds empire of goods.

T-Mobile cutting 1,900 jobs nationwide Posted: T-Mobile USA Inc. said Thursday that it is cutting 1,900 jobs nationwide as it consolidates its call centers in an effort to reduce costs and remain competitive.

10 of the Weirdest Pins on Pinterest Posted: Pinterest has quickly become a hot social site for curating themed boards for things like wedding planning, recipes and fashion. Among the pretty pin boards, there are also a lot of weird photos that kind of make us go, "WTF?"

Primedia to buy Rent.com from eBay Posted: Primedia Inc., the privately held operator of real estate websites including ApartmentGuide.com and Renters.com, said Thursday that it agreed to buy website Rent.com from eBay Inc.

Is Mobli Good Mobile? Posted: Does Mobli have the sufficient consumer value to differentiate itself from other social media platforms and emerge in the online market?

Report: Facebook buys patents from IBM Posted: A report says that Facebook has acquired 750 patents from IBM as it girds itself for litigation, including a lawsuit by Yahoo.

What earnings reports reveal about entertainment Posted: Here is a summary of recent earnings reports for selected entertainment companies:

How chips, PCs, services companies are faring Posted: A look at how selected companies providing computers, components, services and related software are faring:

The $175 Speaker That Lets You Direct Sound Like a Laser Beam Posted: You can already buy a special kind of loudspeaker that directs sound with the precision a flashlight beam. These gadgets can send messages to people on the street without disturbing neighbors, say, or create audio explanations for multiple museum exhibits in one room without worrying about a clash of sound. Or they can make an announcement that is only heard by people who are standing in a specific location -- say, your storefront window.

A look at how some IPO stocks have fared Posted: Facebook has filed paperwork for an initial public offering of stock. Its public debut will be the most anticipated tech IPO since Google went public in August 2004. Meanwhile, online reviews site Yelp Inc. began trading publicly this month.

T-Mobile USA closing call centers, cutting staff Posted: NEW YORK (Reuters) - T-Mobile USA is cutting 1,900 jobs, or about 5 percent of its workforce, as it closes seven call centers, and the company said it may cut more jobs in coming months. The unit of Deutsche Telekom is cutting costs to preserve cash for investment in its network as part of a bigger restructuring following the failure of its proposed $39 billion purchase by AT&T Inc late last year due to regulatory opposition. Since Deutsche Telekom has signaled its readiness to exit the U.S. market, T-Mobile USA is looking at ways to make itself more financially independent of its parent. ...

EBay to sell Rent.com to PRIMEDIA Posted: SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - EBay Inc agreed to sell its Rent.com unit to PRIMEDIA as the company shifts away from classified and listings businesses to focus on other e-commerce and payments efforts. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. EBay agreed to buy Rent.com for more than $400 million in late 2004. At the time, the company said the deal, which was mostly paid for with stock, would help eBay get into a new segment of the online real estate market. ...

The Hunger Games Comes To Draw Something [EXCLUSIVE] Posted: Hunger Games fans will get a surprise on Friday when they load up Draw Something, with the addition of seven words related to the novel and movie franchise.

New iPad's Heat, Data Usage Problems Exaggerated Posted: Reports have been coming in on sites like Cnet: The new, third-generation iPad is supposedly "hotter" than its predecessors. Ten degrees hotter, according to Engadget's Zach Honig, who posted a dramatic infrared picture and analysis taken by Dutch website Tweakers.net. And if you're not sure what that adds up to, a Consumer Reports headline says "new iPad hits 116 degrees," and the article copy talks about how that is "significantly hotter" than last year's iPad 2.

How Tech Will Transform the Traditional Classroom Posted: Ben Jackson is a writer and app developer living in Brooklyn, NY. He likes clean typography, dirty language, strong coffee, apple pie and comfortable chairs, and he writes about his obsessions at 90WPM.

Apple Patent Suggests iPhones Becoming Universal Remotes [VIDEO] Posted: Apple is rumored to be working on its own Apple-branded HDTV, and a new patent filed by the company suggests it may also be working to turn your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for that television and a whole lot more.

Greece Brings Crowdfunded, Face-Filled Billboard to Times Square Posted: A crowd-funded campaign is placing a giant billboard in Times Square Friday, urging tourists to visit Greece.

Venice Is Back to Sinking; Record Low TB Infections Posted: Discovered: Venice is sinking, record low TB cases, more evidence that breast cancer screenings work, and very speedy planets. The sinking city is still sinking. Contrary to what this blogger believed, even though water engulfs the entire city, science had decided Venice stopped sinking into the depths of the earth sometime around the '80s. The water level continues to rise, however, because of rising tides. But, now science says that's all wrong. Venice is still sinking. "Venice appears to be continuing to subside, at a rate of about 2 millimeters (. ...

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