Thursday, December 20, 2012

Apple presses case for Samsung sales ban in appeals filing

Apple presses case for Samsung sales ban in appeals filing


Apple presses case for Samsung sales ban in appeals filing

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 03:03 PM PST

The Apple logo hangs in a glass enclosure above the 5th Ave Apple Store in New YorkWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tech giant Apple Inc, battling Samsung Electronics Co over patents in several countries, argued on Thursday that a U.S. appeals court should reconsider its decision to overturn a pretrial sales ban on Samsung for infringement. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in October overturned a pretrial sales ban ordered by a lower court in California. The order was to stop sales of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphone. ...


Instagram retreats on some service terms after backlash

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:44 PM PST

(Reuters) - Instagram, the popular photo-sharing service, has retreated from some but not all of the controversial changes in its terms of service that prompted a fierce backlash from users earlier this week. In a blog post on Thursday, Instagram founder and CEO Kevin Systrom apologized for a failure to "communicate our intentions clearly." The terms of service changes pertaining to advertising have been reversed, Systrom said, and restored to what they had been before the changes announced on Monday. ...

Red Hat revenue beats estimates on subscription gains

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 03:39 PM PST

(Reuters) - Red Hat Inc, the world's largest distributor of Linux operating software, posted third-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on strong growth in its subscription business, sending its shares up 6 percent in after-market trading. The company also said it would buy privately held ManageIQ, which provides management and automation programs for cloud computing, for $104 million in cash. The acquisition, its fourth since October last year, is not expected to have any material impact to Red Hat's revenue for the fiscal year ending February 28. ...

21 Hilarious Tweets for the End of the World

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:18 AM PST

Mayans got you down? Bummed about the fiery ball of death headed your way in the next 24 hours?

Learn the Truth About Money and Happiness

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:56 AM PST

Does money buy happiness or should we be looking outside of our wallets for joy?

Mobile game companies race to make it to the holiday app charts

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:44 PM PST

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Mobile game developers are scrambling to get on Apple Inc's top mobile app charts this Christmas, as seasonal sales are expected to reach an all-time high in a fast-growing market dominated by the iPad and iPhone maker. Just as Billboard's music charts spell success for pop music, Apple's charts for the top paid, free and top-grossing apps have become a touchstone for the gaming industry, with a top ranking giving sales an extra boost. ...

RIM shares slump as service revenue, subscriber concerns weigh

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:57 PM PST

A logo of the Blackberry maker's Research in Motion is seen on a building at RIM Technology Park in Waterloo(Reuters) - Research In Motion shares tumbled more than 10 percent on Thursday after the company reported the first ever decline in its subscriber numbers and outlined plans to transform the way it charges for its BlackBerry services. RIM, which hopes to revive its fortunes and reinvent itself via the launch of a brand new line of BlackBerry 10 devices next month, caught investors off-guard on its quarterly conference call, when it said it plans to alter its service revenue model - a move that will pressure the high-margin business that accounts for about a third of RIM's sales. ...


Deutsche Telekom finance chief to replace CEO Obermann

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 10:14 AM PST

Designated new finance chief Hoettges and Obermann, CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG pose before the annual news conference in BonnFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom chief executive Rene Obermann has unexpectedly announced he will step down at the end of 2013 and be succeeded by finance director Timotheus Hoettges. Hoettges, 50, said on Thursday he was not planning major changes to strategy and would continue Obermann's drive of investing in the United States and Germany as the firm battles to return to revenue growth against a tough economic backdrop. "I have worked with Obermann for 12 years, and I don't expect to change a lot in the way that we do things," he told journalists during a conference call. ...


Anomaly Korea tops iPhone Games of the Week

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 02:35 PM PST

Dear readers, it appears that Christmas has come a few days early. Santa went down the virtual chimney of the Internet and digitally deposited a veritable treasure trove of games into the App Store's stockings. It was hard to narrow down this week's list to six entries, let alone pick a winner. I mean come on. Anomaly Warzone Earth sequel, Ravensword sequel, Where's My Water? spin-off, Final Fantasy IV remake, plus two very creative auto-scrolling runners that may lack star power, but certainly don't lack heart. Happy Holidays, indeed!

Canadian Online Store 123inkcartridges.ca adds Dell XPS 13 Gaming Laptop to their Expanding List of High Tech Computer Products

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 09:02 PM PST

The online supply store 123inkcartridges.ca just announced the addition of the new Dell XPS Gaming Laptop to their rapidly expanding product list. This addition is one of many that are aimed at meeting the growing computer needs of their constantly growing customer base.Montreal, QC (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 The online computer and printer store, 123inkcartridges.ca recently added more new products to their constantly growing product list. The latest addition, the Dell XPS 13 Gaming Laptop computer is just one among many which are geared at meeting the needs of their increasing customer base. ...

Reacting to users' outcry, Facebook's Instagram reverts to prior policy on advertising

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:22 PM PST

SAN FRANCISCO - Instagram has abandoned wording in its new terms-of-service agreement that sparked outcry from users concerned it meant their photos could appear in advertisements.

AbundaTrade.com Now Offers Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and Surrounding Area, CD, DVD, Book, Video Game and Gadget Traders New Local Drop Off Program

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:02 PM PST

AbundaTrade.com, a company that pays cash or store credit for used CD's DVDs, Books, Video Games and Gadgets, is now accepting drive in and drop off trade service to locals customers. Customers with things to trade that have completed the on-line process on the company's website and received an offer for their items can bring them directly to the AbundaTrade.com office, located at 498 Wando Park Blvd,Suite 1000, Mount Pleasant, SC.Mount Pleasant, SC (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 AbundaTrade. ...

Years after cashing out, MySpace cofounder mocks people who work for a living

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:44 PM PST

Let's say you got Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation to vastly overpay for your upstart social networking site, thus giving you the option of cashing out and retiring early. You'd be probably be pretty proud of yourself, so much so that you'd scoff at all the poor suckers who still have to do real work for a living. And per BusinessInsider, that's precisely what MySpace founder Tom Anderson did this week when he described himself on his Twitter feed as "the guy who sold myspace in 2005 for $580 million while you slave away hoping for a half-day off." Anderson's tirade was in response to criticism from one of his Twitter followers who mocked Anderson for not being "able to keep

Software Developer Company eReflect Reveals Ultimate Typing Program Is Not Only for Beginners

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:42 PM PST

Ultimate Typing, the latest product by software company eReflect, is a valuable tool for anyone who would like to improve on their typing abilities. Even those people who are already skilled typists can still pick up a trick or two from this new software package, according to reviewers.New York City, NY (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 After the release of its newest software package, Ultimate Typing, feedback from customers and reviewers alike emphasized the same thing: there is always room for improvement. ...

Cubic System Wins Innovative Product Award

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:36 PM PST

Cubic was a winner in the CONNECT "Most Innovative Product Awards 2012" competition for its system to help prevent friendly fire casualties and provide location and targeting information to ground troops.SAN DIEGO, Calif. (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 Cubic was a winner in the CONNECT "Most Innovative Product Awards 2012" competition for its system to help prevent friendly fire casualties and provide location and targeting information to ground troops. ...

First Appcampus-Funded Application Released: Haunted – A Fantasy Puzzle Game

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:28 PM PST

The app marks the start of releasing more quality apps funded by AppCampus, the global mobile application acceleration program funded by Nokia and Microsoft and managed by Aalto University.(PRWEB UK) 21 December 2012 Haunted is a chain physics puzzle game with a fantasy theme aimed at casual gamers. Players find themselves deep in a dungeon they need to escape from and find treasures by creating chain links between objects on a map. Developed by Tuliotus Ltd, it is the first mobile application funded by AppCampus to be released to the Windows Phone Store. ...

Good News for Beginner Typists, Ultimate Typing Software Has Been Released with Its Exclusive EasyLearn™ Technology

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:22 PM PST

What sets Ultimate Typing apart from other typing tutorials is the new EasyLearn™ technology. This allows the user to have a guide throughout the program, ensuring optimum learning during all the scientifically designed lessons.New York City, NY (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 There's a newly released software for typing, and it guarantees immediate results in as little as a few days. Ultimate Typing is easily among the most efficient and results-oriented typing tutorial available on the market today. ...

Purpose, Timing, and Technology: Super Fast Business CEO James Schramko Discusses Important Aspects of Business Networking in Latest News Update

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:02 PM PST

It's not what you know, it's who you know—as the old saying for becoming successful in business goes—but there's more to building reliable business connections than most people think. SuperFastBusiness.com's CEO James Schramko identifies important things to keep in mind as they expand their business network.Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 Business owners (regardless of the size, nature, or longevity of their enterprise) stand to gain a number of advantages from building mutually beneficial relationships with other people within their industry. ...

Instagram reverts to prior policy on ads

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:52 PM PST

Instagram has abandoned wording in its new terms-of-service agreement that sparked outcry from users concerned it meant their photos could appear in advertisements.In a blog post late Thursday, the popular ...

Social Media Can Help Enhance Customer Relationship Management, Reveals a Study Conducted by CRM Next

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:42 PM PST

CRMnext is a specialist CRM Software product company with focus on ultra-scalable installations.Noida (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 Social Media is not just about vastly popular networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook – it is about brands engaging in conversations. It is about people interacting live with companies, products and brands; gaining and giving insights; and being 'virtually' vocal about their 'likes' and dislikes. ...

Instagram (Mostly) Going Back to Its Old Privacy Policy

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:42 PM PST

Instagram (Mostly) Going Back to Its Old Privacy PolicyRemember when tech companies changed things and didn't listen to all of the people complaining about it? Those days are long gone, apparently. Instagram is reverting back to their old Terms of Service, the company announced in a blog post Thursday evening. 


Google’s ‘See Inside’ button lets you peer inside buildings found through routine searches

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:31 PM PST

Not long ago, Google (GOOG) began using its Street View technology to give users the ability to peak inside various buildings and businesses. The company on Thursday began rolling out a new "See Inside" button on its search results page that makes it easier for users to see inside a building. Google Business Photos, which allow users to virtually walk-through a business with Google Street View technology, are available to select businesses in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, France, Ireland, Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Canada.

Think You Can Act? Fun Factory Apps releases iACTaFOOL Video Charades iPhone App

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:16 PM PST

In advance of the holidays, Fun Factory Apps launches new iOS mobile app iACTaFOOL where people can play video charades in what founder Hani Shabsigh calls "an Instagram-style game."Wayne, NJ (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 In advance of the holidays, Fun Factory Apps announces the launch of new iOS mobile app iACTaFOOL where people can play video charades in what founder Hani Shabsigh calls "an Instagram-style game." Users can record videos of themselves or friends acting words and dance moves such as jellyfish, supermodel, or twerkit. ...

Global Information Relay Strengthened by Chatwing's Latest Chat Widget

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:12 PM PST

Global information will be relayed efficiently with the help of Chatwing chat widget. The Chatwing chat tool is compatible to any website and allows social media leverage.Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 Chatwing Dev Team currently released a chat widget that allows global communication in quick and easy steps. This recent chat tool has certain innovations that can benefit the average web user or website owner. With the Chatwing chat tool, the relay of global information will become easier and websites will become reachable. Chatwing also offers wide options when it comes to customization. ...

Acumatica Cloud ERP Becomes a CPE Sponsor Through NASBA

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 06:08 PM PST

Award-winning cloud ERP vendor is now approved by NASBA to offer CPE credits for all product training coursesKirkland, Washington (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 Acumatica, a leading global provider of cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial software, today announced it is now registered as an official member/sponsor of continuing professional education (CPE) credits in accounting, and is now listed on the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy's (NASBA) National Registry of CPE Sponsors. ...

All we want for Christmas is our gifts on time!

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:58 PM PST

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2012 file photo, FedEx workers sort packages at the Oakland Regional Sort Facility in Oakland, Calif. A storm bringing heavy winds and snow to much of the Midwest on Thursday, Dec. 20 — the heaviest shipping day of the year — could mean that some packages might not make it under the tree in time for Christmas. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Will Santa's sleigh be late?


Facebook tests $1 fee for messages to non-friends

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:57 PM PST

FOR USE AS DESIRED, YEAR END PHOTOS - FILE - FILE - In this May 18, 2012 file photo provided by Facebook, Facebook founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, center, rings the Nasdaq opening bell from Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Robert Greifeld, second from right, CEO of the Nasdaq-OMX Stock Market, Inc. The social media company had its IPO. (AP Photo/Nasdaq via Facebook, Zef Nikolla, File)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook says it is testing a service that will charge users $1 to guarantee that messages they send to people they are not connected to arrive in users' inboxes, rather than in an often-ignored folder called "other."


Vci-Group Continues To Grow Past Polycom Users Group, And Elects New Officers And Expands Vendor Communications With Circle Of Leaders In 2013.

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:56 PM PST

"The industry has made it very clear that there is a growing and compelling need for an independent End User organization and the Visual Communications Industry Group (VCI-Group) continues to function as that organization."Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 The Visual Communication Group (VCI-Group), the largest independent group of videoconferencing and visual communications users in the world elected a new board of directors and introduces initiatives designed to accelerate the ongoing transformation of the 500+ videoconferencing end user organization. ...

Sabai Technology Hedges Bets on End of the World

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:36 PM PST

A person would have to be living under a rock to not be aware of the Mayan Calendar ending on 12-21-2012. Sabai Technology, an E-commerce Technology company, has a tongue-in-cheek offer for those who think they will make it past midnight.Simpsonville, SC (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 According to the Mayan Calendar, the countdown to the end of the world has begun. Networking innovator Sabai Technology is taking a tongue-in-cheek approach to what they refer to as this, 'holiday. ...

Top Home Security Review Site Adds Reviews of Recommended Brands to Help Guide Consumers - SecuritySystemReviews.com

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:36 PM PST

SecuritySystemReviews.com plans launch of recommended home security system equipment brands guide to help direct consumers during the process of buying a home security system. The reviews are going to be done by experts and are expected to be live within a week.Seattle (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 The home security system experts at SecuritySystemReview.com announced today that they have made a library of the best home security reviews available on its website. All content is available for free and does not require any registration or sharing of personal information. ...

LocationLock Introduces FamilyLocate, Provides Protection to Loved Ones

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:32 PM PST

New device, FamilyLocate, brings GPS locating and tracking to the most important of assets – People.SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 After months of research, development of the backend software solution, and long discussions with strategic partners to provide affordable monthly plans, LocationLock, LLC is introducing FamilyLocate, their newest GPS Tracker/Locater with Emergency Alert Service (EAS). In conjunction with this month's announcement, LocationLock has also reached out to product launch experts Indiegogo. ...

Customer-Centric Culture and Strategic Product Development Buoys Viewpoint Construction Software Growth

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:32 PM PST

Viewpoint focuses on strategic plans with new Business Development Manager, Miles Haladay.Portland, Ore. (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 Viewpoint Construction Software® continued its trend of rapid growth by celebrating another highly successful quarter and record sales. Overall revenues have increased 50% year over year and the employee count has grown 41%. This growth comes from the U.S. ...

Hope Hummus Makes Finding Organic Hummus Easy with New Mobile Website

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:22 PM PST

Boulder-based Hope Hummus recently released a mobile website with a built-in store locator to help their customers not only find which stores carry their product, but also to help health-conscious consumers research the products' ingredient information from their mobile devices. ...

T-Mobile’s iPhone-compatible HSPA+ network now available in NYC, Boston and other cities

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:20 PM PST

T-Mobile has announced a major expansion to its iPhone-compatible HSPA+ network. The company on Thursday revealed its high-speed network is now available in 14 new markets, including large metropolitan areas such as New York City, Newark, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, Detroit, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Tampa, among other locations. The network operates on the 1900MHz frequency, which means popular devices sold by AT&T (T), including Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 5, will be able to access HSPA+ data speeds on T-Mobile. The company's improved network is now available in more than 30 markets across the country and covers 100 million people.

MapChoice Now Available in iPhone AppStore, Making it Easy to Compare Google Maps and Apple Maps

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:12 PM PST

iPhone users can compare maps, explore Google Street View, search using FourSquare.Eugene, OR (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 After going through Apple's review process, MapChoice™ is now available in the App Store. The app allows users to explore places simultaneously using Google Maps and Apple Maps. Users can explore Street View where available, search for venues using FourSquare, and choose to get directions using Apple Maps or Google Maps."Users can now take the Pepsi Challenge equivalent for maps," said Mike Sax, developer of MapChoice. ...

Home Security Store Adds Network Video Recorders to its Surveillance System Offerings

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:06 PM PST

Ecommerce retailer Home Security Store has just added a new line of video recorders to the surveillance section of its online store. According to Sales Manager, Ruben Cervantes, the new network video recorders (NVRs) are as simple to install as traditional DVR surveillance systems.Riverside, CA (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 Within the Surveillance section of their ecommerce site, Home Security Store now showcases their network video recorders (NVRs) alongside their extensive line of digital video recorders (DVRs). ...

Website Chat Widget for Product Review Sites Released by Chatwing

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:00 PM PST

Chatwing Team introduces a chat widget for product review sites. The Chatwing tool allows wide customization, social media integration, and admin conversation control.Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 Chatwing has just launched a simple chat widget that can help product review sites attract more visitors. The Chatwing tool is known for its efficiency in initiating global chat between groups of people. Additionally, the Chatwing tool also has wide customization options to give a creative edge to any user. ...

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