The Daily tablet newspaper lays off third of staff

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• The Daily tablet newspaper lays off third of staff
• Olympics awash in Twitter, for better or worse
• There Is No Escape: All Facebook users will soon be forced to switch to Timeline
• Romney campaign unveils “Mitt’s VP” app promising first-in-the-nation access to news
• How Churches Use Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
• Olympics awash in Twitter, for better or worse
• DreamWorks 2Q profit drops 63 pct, misses Street
• Verizon settles FCC probe into 'tethering' block
• Panasonic returns to profit in 1Q on cost cutting
• Romney plans to announce VP running mate on new Android and iOS applications
• Spotify now has more than 15 million active users, 4 million paying subscribers
• The New Digg Debuted a Day Early
• China share market fall partly due to panic: regulator
• Intel to power as many as 40 Windows 8 ultrabooks in Q4 starting as low as $699
• Apple, Samsung launch salvos as smartphone trial heats up
• Apple designer: iPhone crafters are "maniacal"
• Apple claims Samsung copied iPhone technology
• Zynga hit by twin lawsuits after stock carnage
• Quad-core Sony Xperia tablet leaks with Surface-style keyboard $450 price tag
• Amazon tops iTunes Match offer with more storage
• Apple, Samsung lawyers spar in court over patents
• Samsung launches Music Hub in US
• Microsoft revamps Hotmail as social-friendly Outlook
• Wikipad gaming tablet gets unmasked
• Man Falls on Train Tracks While Talking on Cellphone [VIDEO]
• Google delays widely-panned "Nexus Q" orb gadget
• How Churches Use Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
• FreedomPop lets cheapskates transform iPod touch into makeshift iPhone
• Twitter admits mistake in reporter case
• How the video games industry is faring
• Google buying social-media startup Wildfire
• Google Augments Mobile Search With Handwriting Recognition [VIDEO]
• $19 unlimited data plan from Republic Wireless is back
• Genetic Evidence for a Human 'Sister' Species; Malaria Vaccines Don't Work
• The Daily tablet newspaper lays off third of staff
• James Holmes Tumblr 'Holmies' Shock Internet
• A look at how some IPO stocks have fared
• Microsoft to Motorola: Pay us and we’ll leave you alone
• Microsoft revamps cloud mail service, calls it Outlook

The Daily tablet newspaper lays off third of staff Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:51 PM PDT News Corp. is laying off nearly a third of its staff at The Daily, the digital-only news publication championed by company founder Rupert Murdoch.

Olympics awash in Twitter, for better or worse Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:25 PM PDT It's amazing how much trouble can be stirred up in 140 characters.

There Is No Escape: All Facebook users will soon be forced to switch to Timeline Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:27 PM PDT If you consider yourself one of the lucky people who haven't been forced to switch to Timeline yet, know that your luck may soon run out. According to Techcrunch, Facebook will force all of its 955 million accounts to use … Continue reading →

Romney campaign unveils “Mitt’s VP” app promising first-in-the-nation access to news Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:20 PM PDT Though it's London Olympic coverage that's currently dominating news broadcasts, the 2012 presidential election campaign continues to march on. And as Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney nears a decision regarding his vice presidential pick, his campaign is offering supporters a chance … Continue reading →

How Churches Use Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:43 PM PDT Religion isn't a word often associated with technology -- but it should be.

Olympics awash in Twitter, for better or worse Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:25 PM PDT It's amazing how much trouble can be stirred up in 140 characters.

DreamWorks 2Q profit drops 63 pct, misses Street Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:20 PM PDT DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. said Tuesday that its second-quarter net income fell 63 percent, to a level below analysts' expectations. The company blamed the delayed release of "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" in several overseas markets as well as higher distribution costs for some of the miss.

Verizon settles FCC probe into 'tethering' block Posted: 31 Jul 2012 01:20 PM PDT In the first move of its kind, the Federal Communications Commission says it's accepting a $1.25 million settlement from Verizon Wireless to end an investigation into whether the company asked Google to withhold so-called "tethering" software for Internet sharing.

Panasonic returns to profit in 1Q on cost cutting Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:52 AM PDT Panasonic Corp. said Tuesday it returned to the black in the April-June quarter, logging a net profit of 12.8 billion ($163 million) mainly on lower costs after cutting more than 38,000 jobs over the last year.

Romney plans to announce VP running mate on new Android and iOS applications Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:00 PM PDT Four years ago Barack Obama texted his selection of Joe Biden for vice presidential running mate. Next month, Mitt Romney plans to announce his pick via brand new Android and iOS applications.

Spotify now has more than 15 million active users, 4 million paying subscribers Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:30 PM PDT Spotify's music streaming service is now enjoyed by more than 15 million active users globally, including more than 4 million paying subscribers, according to The Next Web. The news was announced at the Global Business Summit on Creative Content in London on Tuesday by Spotify's chief content officer and U.S. managing director, Ken Parks, and comes shortly after the company released an update that added free streaming radio for the company's Android app. Earlier this year, Spotify revealed that more than 20%, or 3 million, of its active users paid for premium monthly access. Despite the milestone, the service still falls short of rival Pandora (P), which recently surpassed 150 million users. Read

The New Digg Debuted a Day Early Posted: 31 Jul 2012 07:15 PM PDT Slightly ahead of schedule, the Betaworks/News.me team released the brand new version of Digg they built from the ground up on Tuesday evening. Digg was scheduled to debut tomorrow, but the team decided to announce Digg v1 a day early via Twitter and a company blog post. Here's what the Betaworks team built over the last six weeks:

China share market fall partly due to panic: regulator Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:33 PM PDT SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The fall in China's stock markets, which saw the Shanghai index slumping to a 3-1/2-year low, is partly driven by panic, the country's securities regulator said, adding that pessimism over a slowdown in the domestic economy may have been overdone. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) said Chinese stocks still have very good investment value, with the average dividend rate rising in recent years to be nearly on par with those in developed markets, state-run Xinhua reported late on Tuesday, citing an unidentified official from the commission. ...

Intel to power as many as 40 Windows 8 ultrabooks in Q4 starting as low as $699 Posted: 31 Jul 2012 06:25 PM PDT Intel (INTC) has big plans for Microsoft's (MSFT) upcoming Windows 8 operating system, according to Netbook News. The chipmaker and its partners are planning to release at leash 40 ultrabooks with touchscreen displays as early as the fourth quarter of 2012. The problem with the current-generation of ultrabooks is the hefty price tags associated with the ultra-slim computers. This will not be the case moving forward, however. Previous-generation Sandy Bridge ultrabooks have already seen reduced pricing, but within the coming months entry-level ultrabooks will be offered for as little as $699 to further compete against Apple's (AAPL) MacBook Air. Intel also hinted at the company's next-generation processor, Haswell. Along with increased speeds and reduced power consumption, the processor will be

Apple, Samsung launch salvos as smartphone trial heats up Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:46 PM PDT SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd told jurors that its products are not copycats of Apple Inc's iPhone but rather an example of legitimate American-style competition from the South Korean company. Lawyers for both tech giants faced off on Tuesday for opening statements in the highly anticipated U.S. patent trial, where Apple has accused Samsung of stealing iPhone features like scrolling and multi-touch. ...

Apple designer: iPhone crafters are "maniacal" Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:44 PM PDT SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc's celebrated industrial design team is a group of around 16 "maniacal" individuals from all over the world who spend a lot of time brainstorming around a kitchen table. The world's most valuable technology corporation on Tuesday allowed a rare glimpse into a zealously guarded internal hardware design process that has produced some of the world's most celebrated consumer electronics. In a high-profile U.S. ...

Apple claims Samsung copied iPhone technology Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:34 PM PDT An attorney for Apple told a jury Tuesday that bitter rival Samsung faced two options to compete in the booming cellphone market after Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone to critical acclaim in 2007: Innovate or copy.

Zynga hit by twin lawsuits after stock carnage Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:33 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Zynga Inc was hit by a pair of lawsuits from shareholders accusing the "FarmVille" creator of failing to warn about declines in user and revenue growth before disastrous results sent its shares into a tailspin last week. Two California law firms filed lawsuits seeking class-action status on behalf of stockholders this week, taking the company to task for allegedly concealing threats to its business and sales growth, such as Facebook platform changes that made it easier for users to find rival games. ...

Quad-core Sony Xperia tablet leaks with Surface-style keyboard $450 price tag Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:30 PM PDT Sony (ADR) is reportedly planning a thinner and more powerful successor to its Tablet S, according to leaked images obtained by German news site Mobiflip. The Japanese electronics giant will brand the device with the "Xperia" name that has previously been reserved for Sony's smartphones. The Xperia Tablet will be equipped with a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 3G connectivity and 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. The slate will feature a 6,000 mAh battery that will supply roughly 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing, and run Android 4.0 "or later." The images also reveal that Sony is planning to introduce a new keyboard cover that resembles Microsoft's (MSFT) Surface tablet cover. The "suggested retail price" of the cover is $99.99, while

Amazon tops iTunes Match offer with more storage Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:16 PM PDT Amazon.com Inc. has updated its cloud music player to mimic Apple Inc.'s iTunes Match, but is offering 10 times more storage space for the same price.

Apple, Samsung lawyers spar in court over patents Posted: 31 Jul 2012 05:03 PM PDT Lawyers for Apple and Samsung debated the differences between copying and honest competition as opening arguments were held Tuesday in a huge patent trial involving the two tech giants.

Samsung launches Music Hub in US Posted: 31 Jul 2012 04:56 PM PDT Samsung launched its Music Hub service in the U.S. on Tuesday. It's an effort to capture some of the buzz around Spotify with a feature that combines a cloud music locker, unlimited song streaming, a radio player and a music store.

Microsoft revamps Hotmail as social-friendly Outlook Posted: 31 Jul 2012 04:36 PM PDT SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp unveiled a revamped, Facebook-friendly version of its free, online email service on Tuesday in an attempt to reverse market share losses to Google Inc's fast-growing Gmail. The world's largest software company is renaming its Hotmail service Outlook, giving it a sharp new look, social network links and new features for handling the tide of junk and mass mail that swamps many users. ...

Wikipad gaming tablet gets unmasked Posted: 31 Jul 2012 04:35 PM PDT VentureBeat has a scoop on the Wikipad, the new tablet being developed by a company of the same name that also doubles as a video game controller. According to the report, the gaming tablet will have a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, an NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 16GB of internal storage and an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. But what makes the tablet truly cool is the gaming dock it will ship with, that transforms the tablet into an oversized Xbox-style controller. Read

Man Falls on Train Tracks While Talking on Cellphone [VIDEO] Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:59 PM PDT The latest video to illustrate the dangers of using your cellphone while walking is of a Philadelphia man falling onto a set of lowered train tracks while talking on his device. The incident occurred last year but video from the station's security cameras was recently released. (Note: In the above video, the fall is played over-and-over. We'll update with a better video when we get one).

Google delays widely-panned "Nexus Q" orb gadget Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:59 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is postponing the launch of the Nexus Q, the Internet giant's first self-designed and marketed consumer electronics device, in a smudge on its budding hardware credentials. The company announced the indefinite delay of the orb-shaped media player device in an email on Tuesday to customers who had pre-ordered the made-in-America gadget, saying it wanted to add more features and functions. It offered a "preview version" of the streaming device for free instead. ...

How Churches Use Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:43 PM PDT Religion isn't a word often associated with technology -- but it should be.

FreedomPop lets cheapskates transform iPod touch into makeshift iPhone Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:40 PM PDT FreedomPop has developed a new "4G case" that's designed specifically for people who own an Apple (AAPL) iPod touch but who don't feel like paying for an iPhone or signing a two-year service agreement with a mobile carrier. Per CNET, the new FreedomPop iPod touch 4G Sleeve plugs into the iPod touch's docking port and provides access to Sprint's (S) 4G WiMAX and LTE networks. While the case itself costs $99 to buy, FreedomPop is giving users 500MB of free monthly data to play around with and users can add more data to their plans if they refer friends to the service. Users can then buy more monthly data for the Sleeve at $10 per additional gigabyte. Read

Twitter admits mistake in reporter case Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:29 PM PDT Twitter is acknowledging a mistake in how it handled a tweet by a Los Angeles-based journalist that included the email of the NBC Olympics president.

How the video games industry is faring Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:26 PM PDT Video game console makers Microsoft and Nintendo have reported earnings for the most recent quarter. This week, companies that make games started issuing their quarterly reports.

Google buying social-media startup Wildfire Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:16 PM PDT Google is buying a company that specializes in social media marketing as it intensifies competition with Facebook for ad dollars and attention.

Google Augments Mobile Search With Handwriting Recognition [VIDEO] Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:08 PM PDT Web search has evolved from traditional query typing to voice search, to auto-complete and even image searches. Now search giant Google is taking the next step in making finding stuff on the web easier by augmenting its mobile search offerings with handwriting recognition. The new feature, Google Handwrite, will run on Android phones and tablets, and on iOS devices running iOS 5, with support for 27 different languages.

$19 unlimited data plan from Republic Wireless is back Posted: 31 Jul 2012 03:05 PM PDT Attention smartphone users tired of expensive plans and data caps: there is an alternative. Engadget reports that Republic Wireless has now reopened its beta program that offers users unlimited voice and data services for just $19 per month. How does Republic get away with charging so little? Well, the company has developed a technology called Hybrid Calling that relies heavily on Wi-Fi for primary voice service, with cellular spectrum used as backup. The celebrate the relaunch of its beta program, Republic Wireless is also offering its users the Motorola DEFY XT smartphone that costs $249 and features Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 3.7-inch display, a 1GHz processor and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera. While the price tag may seem high for a comparatively low-end

Genetic Evidence for a Human 'Sister' Species; Malaria Vaccines Don't Work Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:55 PM PDT Discovered: Human relative detected in hunter-gatherer DNA; watching the imperial cormorant's deep-sea food dive; endangered whale song recorded; malaria vaccines don't bestow malaria immunity.

The Daily tablet newspaper lays off third of staff Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:51 PM PDT News Corp. is laying off nearly a third of its staff at The Daily, the digital-only news publication championed by company founder Rupert Murdoch.

James Holmes Tumblr 'Holmies' Shock Internet Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:34 PM PDT In the wake of the shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., a support group has rallied around the alleged gunman, James Holmes.

A look at how some IPO stocks have fared Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:30 PM PDT Facebook's public debut was the most anticipated tech IPO since Google went public in August 2004. But the stock has lost much of its value since it began trading in mid-May.

Microsoft to Motorola: Pay us and we’ll leave you alone Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:30 PM PDT Microsoft (MSFT) doesn't enjoy beating up nerds, it just wants their lunch money. At least, that's the message Microsoft was apparently trying to send to Motorola on Tuesday when two of its lawyers posted a message on the company's official blog asking the Google (GOOG) owned device manufacturer ever-so-nicely to come up with an appropriate settlement to put all those nasty patent suits in the past. "Microsoft has always been, and remains open to, a settlement of our patent litigation with Motorola," wrote Brad Smith and Horacio Gutierrez. "As we have said before, we are seeking solely the same level of reasonable compensation for our patented intellectual property that numerous other Android distributors — both large and small — have already

Microsoft revamps cloud mail service, calls it Outlook Posted: 31 Jul 2012 02:27 PM PDT Microsoft on Tuesday said it was revamping its new cloud-based email service, phasing out the name Hotmail in favor of Outlook as it adapts for mobile users and social media.

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