Tuesday, March 22, 2011

NY judge calls off plans for Google library (AP)

NY judge calls off plans for Google library (AP)

NY judge calls off plans for Google library (AP)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 04:52 PM PDT

AP - A judge on Tuesday rejected a deal between Internet search leader Google and the book industry that would have put millions of volumes online, citing anti-trust concerns and the need for involvement from Congress while acknowledging the potential benefit of putting literature in front of the masses.

Sprint CEO: 'Concerned' about AT&T-T-Mobile deal (AP)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 12:03 PM PDT

AP - Sprint Nextel Corp. CEO Dan Hesse said Tuesday that he's concerned that AT&T Inc.'s deal to buy T-Mobile USA would hurt his company and the industry, as the biggest two players strengthen their dominance.

Startup Helps You Create a Sign-Up Page In Minutes (Mashable)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 05:07 PM PDT

Mashable - 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.

Steve Jobs to be deposed in iTunes antitrust suit (AFP)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 08:13 PM PDT

A federal judge has cleared the way for Apple's ailing leader Steve Jobs (pictured) to be deposed in a class-action lawsuit charging the iPod maker turned iTunes into a digital music monopoly.(AFP/File/Kimihiro Hoshino)AFP - A federal judge has cleared the way for Apple's ailing leader Steve Jobs to be deposed in a class-action lawsuit charging the iPod maker turned iTunes into a digital music monopoly.

Groupon president Solomon leaving company: report (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:21 PM PDT

Reuters - Groupon Inc's president and chief operating officer Rob Solomon is stepping down from his position at the Internet company in the coming months, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

RIM PlayBook ready to contest crowded tablet market (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 04:00 PM PDT

Reuters - It's official: with the launch of Research In Motion's PlayBook tablet now just a month away, the BlackBerry maker's battle against Apple and Google is at the cusp of a fierce new phase.

Amazon Launches Appstore for Android Despite Apple (NewsFactor)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 02:34 PM PDT

NewsFactor - As Google's Android platform continues to rise, so does the opportunity to acquire apps. In addition to Google's Android Market, which now has about 170,000 apps, users can now get games, music players, e-readers, maps and more at Verizon Wireless' V CAST and Amazon.com's new Appstore for Android.

Burma bans Skype, severing global communication (Digital Trends)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 03:25 PM PDT

Digital Trends - Earlier this month we reported that Burma had timidly entered among the countries joining the Facebook revolutions. The Facebook page “Just Do It Against Military Dictatorship” gathered steam (which has since somewhat level off), and it appeared that activists were attempting to use the extremely limited Internet access Burma had. While every country involved in the social-media bred demonstrations has struggled against an oppressive government, Burmese authorities are known for their extreme violence against citizens. As famed dissident Aung San Suu Kyi said regarding the uprising, “the people have stood in Burma before, as you know, and in those instances they were fired upon by the army.”

PlayBook ready to contest crowded tablet market (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 03:26 PM PDT

Reuters - It's official: with the launch of Research In Motion's PlayBook tablet now just a month away, the BlackBerry maker's battle against Apple and Google is at the cusp of a fierce new phase.

New York Times Asks Twitter to Disable Paywall-Jumping Feed (Mashable)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 02:08 PM PDT

Mashable - Think you're pretty smart, figuring out a way to get around that 20-article limit The New York Times will begin imposing in the U.S. next Monday (3/28)? Not so fast.

Apple says “yes” and reveals its softer side in iPad 2 support (Appolicious)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Appolicious - Even with the iPhone 4 debacle not entirely forgotten, around 500,000 consumers ran to their nearest Apple (AAPL) Store on March 11 to purchase a shiny new iPad 2. It was amazing to watch the twitter-verse explode with chatter about the new iPad. It has been said that nearly 70% of these customers were new iPad users and not upgrading from their iPad. This just goes to show the level of satisfaction that comes with being an Apple customer-- and how quickly they are adding to their ranks.

Remains of the Day: You only get one shot (Macworld)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 04:30 PM PDT

Macworld - Verizon’s not looking to add to its wireless arsenal, Steve Jobs’s role at another company comes into contention, and we’re shockedâ€"shocked!â€"at the Supreme Court’s decision on an important case. Order in the court! Here come the remainders for Tuesday, March 22, 2011.

Showtime and Netflix rework streaming content deal (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 07:06 PM PDT

Reuters - CBS Corp.'s Showtime will keep current, original series off Netflix's streaming video service when a current deal expires this summer.

Apple's Jobs ordered to answer iTunes questions (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 05:23 PM PDT

Reuters - Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs, who is out on medical leave, has been ordered to answer questions from lawyers for a group of consumers accusing the company of creating a music-download monopoly.

Oracle to stop writing software for Itanium processor (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 08:40 PM PDT

Reuters - Oracle Corp said late on Tuesday it has decided to discontinue all software development on the Intel Itanium microprocessor after multiple conversations with Intel senior management.

Microsoft Preps System Center for the Cloud (PC World)

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

PC World - Microsoft is updating the next version of its System Center IT infrastructure and server management suite so it can manage virtual machines in the cloud. It is also adding controls that will allow departmental IT chiefs to manage their own system resources, the company announced Tuesday.
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