Friday, April 27, 2012

Samsung coyness puts smartphone crown in dispute

Samsung coyness puts smartphone crown in dispute

Samsung coyness puts smartphone crown in dispute

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A shopper tries out Samsung Electronics' smart phone Galaxy at its showroom in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 27, 2012. Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest consumer electronics firm by revenues, on Friday reported a record-high profit as strong smartphone sales helped mask a drop in semiconductor and TV profit. Net profit amounted to 5.05 trillion won ($4.46 billion) for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, compared with 2.78 trillion won a year earlier. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)Smartphones are the hottest gadgets in the world. But who's the biggest smartphone maker? We don't really know.

FCC: TV stations must post rates for campaign ads

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FILE - In this June 16, 2009 file photo, Federal Communications Commission Chairman (FCC) Julius Genachowski testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The FCC has voted to require television stations to post online the advertising rates they charge political candidates and advocacy groups. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File)The Federal Communications Commission voted Friday to require broadcast TV stations to post online the advertising rates they charge political candidates and advocacy groups.

Own TV History: MacGyver’s floating house hits the auction block

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When it comes to pop culture collectibles, real estate is generally not the affordable way to go, especially considering how Carrie Bradshaw's brownstone featured in Sex and the City just sold for nearly $10 million. But not all TV houses are … Continue reading →

Amazon Kindle Fire makes up half of all Android tablets sold in the U.S.

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We all know that when it comes to tablets, it's the iPad that's been smashing sales records since the first generation came out in 2010. But if you only take Android tablets into account, then it's the Amazon Kindle Fire that's king. According to … Continue reading →

Free Online Human Translation Service Takes On Babelfish, Google Translate

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Had enough of machine-based online translation services such as Babelfish or Google Translate?

Amazon, Texas reach deal to settle sales tax spat

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Online retailer Amazon.com reached an agreement with Texas officials Friday to settle a sales tax dispute by expanding operations in the state and starting to collect sales taxes.

Eastman Kodak 1Q loss widens

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Eastman Kodak Co. said Friday that its first-quarter loss widened on hefty charges related to its reorganization under bankruptcy protection and a drop in sales.

Yahoo escalates patent battle with Facebook

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Yahoo is bringing out more artillery in its patent battle with Facebook.

Smartphones fuel Samsung profit to record

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A shopper looks at Samsung Electronics' smart television at its showroom in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 27, 2012. Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest consumer electronics firm by revenues, on Friday reported a record-high profit as strong smartphone sales helped mask a drop in semiconductor and TV profit. Net profit amounted to 5.05 trillion won ($4.46 billion) for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, compared with 2.78 trillion won a year earlier. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)A surge in Galaxy smartphone sales fueled earnings at Samsung Electronics to a record high in the first quarter, usually a tough season for the global consumer electronics industry, outshining handset rivals such as Nokia Corp.

As Apple gets closer to full TV offering, watch these apps right now

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There are more indications that Apple is getting ready to transition out of its TV "hobby" and offer a fully operational television set later this year. Perhaps as soon as June's Worldwide Developers Conference.

Summary Box: Yahoo expands Facebook lawsuit

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LEGAL SKIRMISH: Yahoo is expanding its allegations of intellectual property theft against Facebook. In court papers filed Friday, Yahoo Inc. says Facebook's online social network is infringing on 12 of its Internet patents. That's up from the 10 alleged violations that Yahoo cited when it initiated the lawsuit March 12.

5 Tips for Great Content Curation

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Steven Rosenbaum is the CEO of Magnify.net, a real-time video curation engine for publishers, brands, and websites. He's also the author of Curation Nation.

Free Online Human Translation Service Takes On Babelfish, Google Translate

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Had enough of machine-based online translation services such as Babelfish or Google Translate?

Forget Emoticons -- Skype Wants You to Use 'Humoticons'

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As part of Skype's latest marketing campaign, the video call service has launched a Facebook app geared at making our interactions more human: Skype Humoticons.

HelloFax Turns Google Drive Into a Fax Machine

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HelloFax got one step closer to its goal of eliminating the fax machine this week with the service's integration into Google Drive.

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. Meanwhile, online reviews site Yelp Inc. began trading publicly last month.

What earnings reports have revealed about ads

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Here are highlights of recent quarterly earnings reports from selected Internet and media companies and what they say about the state of spending on advertising:

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:

A look at recent tech-industry earnings

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Here is a summary of recent earnings and reports for selected technology companies and what they reveal about the state of spending and the overall economy:

Yahoo escalates patent battle with Facebook

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Yahoo is bringing out more artillery in its patent battle with Facebook.

What financial reports reveal about entertainment

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Here is a summary of recent financial reports for selected entertainment companies:

Thai flooding impact on tech companies, suppliers

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What tech manufacturers and suppliers have been saying about the impact from heavy flooding in Thailand:

George Zimmerman's Website Closes After He Raises $204,000

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George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin's killer, has collected more than $204,000 in supporter contributions online, his attorney Mark O'Mara told CNN's Anderson Cooper Thursday.

Subscriber data from Internet service providers

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Subscriber figures and other data from selected Internet service providers:

A look at cable, satellite TV earnings reports

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Here is a summary of earnings reports for selected cable and satellite TV companies and what they reveal about the industry's prospects:

How the video games industry is faring

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A look at results from selected companies in the video games business:

How consumer-electronics makers are faring

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A look at how selected makers of phones and other consumer-electronic gadgets are faring:

Apple discontinues Chomp for Android

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Apple discontinues Chomp for AndroidApple in February acquired the San Francisco-based company Chomp, a startup that develops application search and discovery software. Apple went forward with the acquisition in an attempt to improve the application search and discovery features within its App Store — the company's Genius recommendations are a little half-baked. The service was previously available for both Android and iOS, but a recent visit to Chomp's website has revealed that you can no longer search for Android applications. The app has also been removed from Google's Play marketplace. It is unclear what will become of Chomp's earlier partnership with Verizon, which used the service to powering its own app store marketplace. [Via GigaOM] Read

Developments in Facebook's quest for patents

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As Facebook prepares for its initial public offering of stock, it is in a dispute with Yahoo over patents.

Developments in British phone-hacking scandal

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Developments in a phone-hacking scandal involving British newspapers owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.:

Republic Wireless Sending Out Invitations for Unlimited Data

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Republic Wireless is a small startup that drew a lot of attention last year when it offered a $19 per month "unlimited" prepaid data plan. At the time, the plan was not truly unlimited because it came with the caveat that if you used too many minutes or megabytes you would be asked to cut down or leave altogether. That restriction has since been lifted; Republic Wireless' plans are now truly unlimited, and offer all-you-can-eat data, texting and voice minutes for $19 a month.

Summary Box: Eastman Kodak 1Q loss widens

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THE RESULTS: Eastman Kodak Co. says its first-quarter loss widened on hefty charges related to its reorganization under bankruptcy protection as well as a drop in sales.

Summary Box: Stations must post campaign ad rates

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FILE - In this June 16, 2009 file photo, Federal Communications Commission Chairman (FCC) Julius Genachowski testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The FCC has voted to require television stations to post online the advertising rates they charge political candidates and advocacy groups. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File)THE DECISION: The Federal Communications Commission is requiring broadcast TV stations to post online the advertising rates they charge political candidates and advocacy groups.

How to Maximize Your Facebook Engagement

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Brian Carter is vice president of marketing and customer success at InfiniGraph. He's also the author of The Like Economy and the forthcoming LinkedIn For Business. Follow him @briancarter.

Zynga CEO Mark Pincus 2011 pay package was $1.7M

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Zynga CEO Mark Pincus received a compensation package valued at $1.7 million in 2011, most of it in the form of a home security system and related expenses.

Summary Box: Amazon, Texas reach sales tax deal

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A DEAL IN TEXAS: Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. reached an agreement with Texas officials to settle a sales tax dispute.

Apple's smartphone and tablet shipments by quarter

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A look at Apple's smartphone and tablet shipments by quarter. Samsung does not disclose its unit sales.
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