Monday, April 30, 2012

Groupon replaces 2 directors

Groupon replaces 2 directors


Groupon replaces 2 directors

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Online deals company Groupon Inc. said Monday that it will replace two board members with executives from American Express Co. and accounting firm Deloitte LLP.

B&N, Microsoft team up on Nook, college businesses

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FILE - This file product image provided by Barnes & Noble Inc., shows the new $249 Nook Tablet, which was unveiled Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, in New York. Barnes & Noble Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to create a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary that will house the digital and college businesses of the bookseller and include a Nook application for Windows 8. The companies said Monday, April 30, 2012 that they are exploring separating those businesses entirely. That could mean a stock offering, sale, or other deal could happen. (AP Photo/Barnes & Noble Inc., File)Barnes & Noble Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to create a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary that will house the digital and college businesses of the bookseller and include a Nook application for Windows 8.


Jury begins deliberations in Oracle-Google trial

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A jury has started deliberations in a closely watched copyright infringement trial pitting Oracle against Google.

Toilet or video game? Actually, it’s both

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Video games at bars are nothing new — you can find the occasional trivia game sitting on a bar counter, and arcade games have been in bars for years. But you've probably never seen a bar game quite like this: … Continue reading

Avengers showing postponed after projectionist accidentally deletes the entire film

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From our experiences in movie theaters, moviegoers don't typically notice the hard work of the projectionist. They remain secluded in a room where they facilitate the steady stream of light and sound which the rest of us enjoy. Of course, … Continue reading

Social Surfing: Mon.ki Applies Twitter Conversations to Web Browsing

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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.

Jury begins deliberations in Oracle-Google trial

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A jury has started deliberations in a closely watched copyright infringement trial pitting Oracle against Google.

Yahoo to double Olympics presence in London

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Yahoo plans to double its Olympics presence this summer, aiming to be the top website for the fourth straight Games.

Pepsi partners with Twitter for online concerts

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PepsiCo Inc. is tweeting to a new generation of music lovers.

UK court tells service providers: Block Pirate Bay

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Britain's High Court has ordered the country's Internet service providers to block file-sharing website The Pirate Bay, the U.K.'s main music industry association said Monday.

Can the GammaPix Android app really save your life?

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A new app just hit the Google Play store from Image Insights Inc. and it's certainly unique.

More than one in five U.S. households have a TV connected to the Internet

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​Approximately 27 million U.S. households, more than one in five, have either an Internet-ready TV, game console, standalone Blu-ray player, and/or smart set-top box connected to their home network, according to ABI Research. Gaming consoles are the most popular devices, with a connection rate of over 80%, followed by Internet TVs (27%), standalone Blu-ray players (24%) and smart set-top boxes (13%). The research also indicated that a relatively large number of consumers have not connected some devices to their home network, most notably Internet-ready TVs. ABI predicts that the combined penetration rates of all of the devices will reach 60% by 2017. The firm notes that while not all of these devices will be connected to a network, there is

Microsoft buys Nook stake, Barnes & Noble shares soar

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File photo of the new Nook Tablet during a demonstration at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New YorkNEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is jumping into the fast-growing e-books market by investing $605 million over five years in Barnes & Noble Inc's Nook e-reader and college business, as it looks to unlock Amazon.com and Apple Inc's grip on the exploding tablet computer market. The move comes just six months before the world's largest software maker is due to launch its new touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system, and the inclusion of a Nook app on Windows tablets should allow them to compete with Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire. ...


Verizon Wireless announces new prepaid plans

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Verizon Wireless announces new prepaid plansVerizon Wireless on Monday announced a new prepaid plan that offers unlimited talk, text, and 1GB of data for $80. The monthly plan is only being offered on the 3G Samsung Illusion, which can be had for $169.99 and will be available at Best Buy, Target, RadioShack and Walmart. Verizon also announced three different prepaid plans for its Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot. The nation's largest carrier is offering 250MB of data for usage for a week for $15, 3GB of data per month for $60, and 10GB a month for $90. The Verizon Jetpack 4510L will be available for $129.99. Verizon's press release follows below. Verizon Wireless Announces New Prepaid Plans Unlimited Talk, Text and 1 GB of Data


Big Jambox Pumps Out Awesome, Ear-Splitting Audio [REVIEW]

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Unboxing the Big Jambox

Social Surfing: Mon.ki Applies Twitter Conversations to Web Browsing

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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.

Google Proves Privacy Isn't Guaranteed Online

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COMMENTARY | Whenever I want to try a new restaurant, find a store, or look for a new apartment, I hop on Google Maps and take a virtual walk around the neighborhood using Google Street View. I've always been a little amazed by the feature, even though I have some idea of how Google got the information. I remember when the Google vans parked on my street to take pictures for Street View in 2007. What I didn't realize was the cost of that neat little feature - my privacy.

Shutterfly 1Q loss widens, but beats expectations

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Internet photo publishing company Shutterfly Inc. said Monday that its first-quarter loss widened from the year before as costs rose, but the results beat Wall Street expectations and shares rose 9 percent in aftermarket trading.

What Would a Nook-Branded Windows 8 Tablet Look Like?

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COMMENTARY | Microsoft announced today it would invest $300 million into a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary, which would combine its e-book and college businesses and sell digital textbooks to students. The focus of Microsoft's press release was Barnes & Noble's Nook Study software, an e-reader app and bookstore designed just for textbooks, which would receive a Windows 8 version designed for Microsoft's upcoming iPad-style tablets.

Will Hulu Soon Require a Cable Subscription? Probably Not

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The battle between TV Everywhere and online streaming is getting more intense, amidst reports that Hulu will soon require a cable or satellite subscription to access the latest network content.

Google switches executive's payout from stock to cash

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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc canceled thousands of stock options and stock units awarded to its chief business officer earlier this month and said it would instead pay him $8 million in cash. Nikesh Arora, who oversees Google's revenue operations as well as marketing and partnerships, will receive the payment on May 11, according to a filing Google provided to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The change means Arora will not have to wait for the payout until 2015, when the stock units and options vested. Arora will also get a $3. ...

Shareholder sues Google to block stock split

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File photo of Google Inc's logoWILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Google Inc and its board were sued on Monday by a shareholder who wants to block the company's stock split plan because it entrenches the Web search company's co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, according to court documents. Google announced the surprise stock split plan earlier this month, in which shareholders would get one new share of non-voting "Class C" stock for each existing "Class A" share. As a result, Google will be able to issue new shares for acquisitions and employee compensation without diluting the 56. ...


BlackBerry Music Gateway: Streaming So Simple Your Grandma Could Do It

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To kick off the annual BlackBerry World trade show, Research In Motion unveiled a gadget, the BlackBerry Music Gateway, that bridges your phone with your stereo. Just pair your BlackBerry (or competing handset) via Bluetooth, and you'll be quickly streaming music to whatever audio system it's connected to.

IDT to acquire PLX in $330 million deal

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Chipmaker Integrated Device Technology Inc. said Monday that it agreed to buy PLX Technology Inc. for about $330 million in cash and stock.

Sourcefire reports lower 1Q net income

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Computer network security company Sourcefire Inc. said Monday that its first-quarter net income dropped sharply because of higher operating expenses even though revenue grew.

Thai webmaster verdict postponed: court

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Chiranuch Premchaiporn faces up to 20 years in prison if found guiltyA Bangkok court on Monday postponed giving its verdict in the closely-watched trial of a Thai web editor accused over remarks about the monarchy posted by other people on her website.


Groupon replaces 2 directors

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Online deals company Groupon Inc. said Monday that it will replace two board members with executives from American Express Co. and accounting firm Deloitte LLP.

Microsoft counts on allies in mistimed tablet market

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A pedestrian passes by a Barnes & Noble store in ChicagoMicrosoft is counting on friends to make it a hit later this year when it crashes a tablet computer party at which Apple has been the star ever since the launch of the iPad.


Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Team Up

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Microsoft announced today that it would spend $300 million to buy a stake in a new subsidiary of bookseller Barnes & Noble, which would include its digital (e-book) and college businesses. Microsoft said its goal was to create "the preeminent technology platform" for digital textbooks, placing it squarely against Apple's new iBooks initiative and textbook publisher partnerships.

Angry Birds trip to space tops 50 million downloads

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Angry Birds trip to space tops 50 million downloadsRovio on Monday announced that the company's latest Angry Birds installment, Angry Birds Space, has been downloaded a whopping 50 million times in 35 days, making it the fastest growing mobile game of all time. The company also teased that "something even bigger is on its way" and gamers should stay tuned. Angry Birds Space was released on March 22nd for iOS and Android devices, as well as OS X and Windows PCs. The fourth major Birds release delivered new and unique gameplay features alongside new and existing characters. The game was an instant hit and in less than three days was downloaded 10 million times. Fans have called the game the best Birds game since the original.  Read


A look at how some IPO stocks have fared

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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.

20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]

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Sports galore this week, boys and girls. Saturday's NFL draft logged a whopping 2 million social media mentions according to Trendrr. Although publications actually reported picks ahead of the actual television event, the draft still drummed up significant social chatter. But the number-one draft pick was no real surprise, anyway -- Andrew Luck went to the Indianapolis Colts from Stanford University.

A look at telecom-industry subscriber reports

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Here is a summary of reports for selected telecommunications companies and what they reveal about their own and the industry's prospects:

Summary Box: B&N, Microsoft team up

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FILE - This file product image provided by Barnes & Noble Inc., shows the new $249 Nook Tablet, which was unveiled Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, in New York. Barnes & Noble Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to create a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary that will house the digital and college businesses of the bookseller and include a Nook application for Windows 8. The companies said Monday, April 30, 2012 that they are exploring separating those businesses entirely. That could mean a stock offering, sale, or other deal could happen. (AP Photo/Barnes & Noble Inc., File)THE DEAL: Microsoft provided an infusion of money to help Barnes & Noble compete with top electronic bookseller Amazon. In exchange, Microsoft gets a long-desired foothold in the business of e-books and college textbooks.


Some Teen Brains Are Wired for Addiction; There's No Such Thing as Safe Texting

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Discovered: Some brains are wired to want drugs, there's no such thing as safe texting while driving, TV makes drinking look fun to kids and rats chew better than other rodents.

Sega's Toylet Turns Urinals Into Gaming Systems [VIDEO]

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A new video game system from Sega takes playing video games while you're in the bathroom to a whole new level. Called Toylet, the urinal-mounted game system not only has you play games while you're in the bathroom, it's powered by urine.

Can the GammaPix Android app really save your life?

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A new app just hit the Google Play store from Image Insights Inc. and it's certainly unique.

Hitachi-LG exec to plead guilty to price fixing: U.S.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An executive with Hitachi-LG Data Storage has agreed to plead guilty and serve a prison sentence for rigging bids for optical disk drives for computers, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday. Senior sales manager Woo Jin Yang was accused of rigging bids for drives sold to Hewlett-Packard Co between 2006 and 2009, the Justice Department said. He faces four felony charges filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and has agreed to spend six months in prison and pay a fine of $25,000, the government said. ...

Microsoft eyes tablet lift via Barnes & Noble deal

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File photo of the new Nook Tablet during a demonstration at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New YorkNEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is jumping into the fast-growing e-books market by investing $605 million over five years in Barnes & Noble Inc's Nook e-reader and college business, as it looks to unlock Amazon.com and Apple Inc's grip on the exploding tablet computer market. The move comes just six months before the world's largest software maker is due to launch its new touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system, and the inclusion of a Nook app on Windows tablets should allow them to compete with Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire. ...


RIM may lose more ground in smartphone market: analyst

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TORONTO (Reuters) - Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion could well cede a much larger chunk of market share in coming months, RBC Capital Markets analyst Mark Sue warned on Monday, the eve of the company's annual showcase, BlackBerry World. "In the ever competitive smartphone market, Nokia, RIM, Motorola, Sony, LG, and a slew of others are donating market share, while Samsung and Apple continue to gain market share," Sue wrote in a note to clients. ...

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