Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Windows phones to miss out on new software

Windows phones to miss out on new software

Windows phones to miss out on new software

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:14 PM PDT

As it struggles to gain a foothold against the iPhone and Android phones, Microsoft Corp. is planning to issue a dramatic update to its phone software, one that won't be available to current Windows Phones.

Struggling BlackBerry maker begins job cuts

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:28 PM PDT

FILE- In this Wednesday, May 30, 2012, file photo, three people on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange display their Blackberry smartphones. Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion says Wednesday, June 20, 2012, it has started laying off employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving about $1 billion this year. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion said Wednesday it has started laying off employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving about $1 billion this year.

Invention takes a Quirky turn

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 09:24 AM PDT

This undated product image provided by Quirky.com, a website that lets users collaborate on designing household products, shows its first U.S.-manufactured item, a take on the traditional milk crate, The crates will be sold on the website Fab.com for the next seven days. starting Wednesday, June 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Quirky)Ben Kaufman 'crazy journey' to success at open-source product pioneer Quirky.

Study: The U.S. could be powered by 80% green energy in 2050

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:36 PM PDT

According to a study published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), up to 80% of the power needed by the whole country could be supplied by renewable energy sources by 2050. The agency even believes that a large chunk of that — … Continue reading →

Xbox Live to translate in-game rewards to real-life rewards this fall

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:31 PM PDT

Once a novelty, in-game achievements are now pretty much a part of every major video game. They're a different way to play, a new way to reward players who accomplish impressive in-game feats. All an achievement (or trophy, as they're … Continue reading →

Ask Your DIY, Renovation and Gardening Questions on HomeTalk

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:28 PM PDT

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.

Hawaii Gov.: Oracle's Ellison to buy most of Lanai

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:05 PM PDT

In this Oct. 5, 2011 photo, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison speaks during the Oracle OpenWorld Keynote in San Francisco. Ellison has reached a deal to buy 98 percent of the island of Lanai from its current owner, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said Wednesday, June 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison has reached a deal to buy 98 percent of the island of Lanai from its current owner, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said Wednesday.

Yahoo, Liquid set to publish motion comics

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 11:42 AM PDT

FILE- In this Monday, May 20, 2012, file photo, a Yahoo sign stands outside the company's offices in Santa Clara, Calif. Yahoo said Wednesday, June 20, 2012, it is expanding its original offerings, partnering with Liquid Comics to offer motion-comics. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)Yahoo said Wednesday it is expanding its original offerings, partnering with Liquid Comics to offer motion-comics.

Cisco CEO hopes to create jobs for Israeli Arabs

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:01 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2011 file photo, Cisco Chairman & CEO John Chambers speaks during a conference at the Mobile World congress in Barcelona, Spain. Chambers on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 announced an ambitious effort to help create 12,000 high-tech jobs in Israel's distressed Arab sector over the next four years. Chambers said the initiative represents a significant expansion of ?Maantech,? a year-old project launched by major high-tech companies and backed by the Israeli president that aims to reduce gaps between Israeli Arabs and Jews. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)Cisco Systems Inc. CEO and Chairman John Chambers on Wednesday introduced a campaign to help create 12,000 high-tech jobs in Israel's distressed Arab sector over the next four years.

Huffington. The Huff Post goes glossy

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:30 PM PDT

The Huffington Post is not known for in-depth news reporting, relying instead on saturating their readership with short news pieces, lots of info-taintement, and a healthy dollop of sensationalism. But in the Huffington news empire, there are hundreds of writers, many with serious cred. The site even won a Pulitzer last year and believe it or not, The Huffington Post publishes a decent amount of longform journalism. For those who want to find the meat without scrolling through the endless clutter, Arianna Huffington and AOL have launched a subscription magazine called Huffington. ...

Apple fined $2.29 mln over Australian '4G' iPad

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:57 PM PDT

Apple's next-generation iPad is now advertised outside North America as "Wi-Fi + Cellular"Apple was Thursday fined Aus$2.25 million (US$2.29 million) for "deliberately" misleading Australian consumers about the local 4G capability of its next-generation iPad.

Amazon announces European Appstore, coming this summer

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:50 PM PDT

Amazon announces European Appstore, coming this summerAmazon on Wednesday announced that it has begun to accept app submissions from developers in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain for distribution in its Appstore for Android later this year. Amazon's Appstore in the U.S. is home to "tens of thousands of apps and games" and has seen great success in just one year. "We are thrilled at the success our developers have experienced on the Amazon platform in the last year," said Jim Adkins, Vice President of the Amazon Appstore. "Some developers have seen revenue double since the launch of In-App Purchasing. We're excited to open the door to even more opportunity by expanding app sales outside the U.S. We see tremendous potential for current developers in

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison buys Hawaii's sixth-largest island

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:14 PM PDT

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison gestures during his keynote address at Oracle Open World in San FranciscoHONOLULU, Hawaii (Reuters) - Billionaire Oracle CEO Larry Ellison bought 98 percent of Hawaii's sixth-largest island, Lanai, the state's governor announced on Wednesday. Ellison, ranked in 2012 as America's third-richest man, is purchasing the property from fellow billionaire David Murdock. Murdock's Castle and Cooke Inc, which owns all but 2 percent of Lanai's 141 square miles (365 square km), filed a transfer application with Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission. ...

Hawaii Gov.: Oracle's Ellison to buy most of Lanai

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 08:05 PM PDT

In this Oct. 5, 2011 photo, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison speaks during the Oracle OpenWorld Keynote in San Francisco. Ellison has reached a deal to buy 98 percent of the island of Lanai from its current owner, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said Wednesday, June 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison has reached a deal to buy 98 percent of the island of Lanai from its current owner, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said Wednesday.

Lanai seller to keep rights to build wind farm

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:38 PM PDT

The billionaire selling 98 percent of the Hawaiian island of Lanai to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison says he plans to keep rights to complete a wind farm project that has caused controversy among the island's 3,200 residents.

Mobiles on track to overtake PCs in Asia, Google executive claims

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:35 PM PDT

Mobiles on track to overtake PCs in Asia, Google executive claimsMobile phone sales in Asia-Pacific have surged and are on track to top conventional computer sales, a top Google executive said Wednesday. Aliza Knox, managing director of commerce for Google Asia Pacific, said smartphones and tablets were becoming the primary tool for individuals to access the Internet in the region, and that the Mountain View-based company is preparing to address that, Agence France-Presse reported. "Asia has an insatiable appetite for mobile," the executive said during a forum at the CommunicAsia telecom fair in Singapore, adding that Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea already have higher smartphone penetration rates than the United States. It is estimated that by 2015, one in two people in the world using the Internet will

Apple fined in Australia for misleading iPad advertising

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:20 PM PDT

A man waiting to buy a new iPad tablet uses his laptop as he queues in front of an Apple store in SydneyMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Apple Inc was fined A$2.25 million ($2.29 million) by an Australian court on Thursday for misleading advertising of its latest iPad. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took legal action against Apple in March, after the computer and gadgets maker rolled out the first wave of new iPad tablets in the Australian market. The competition watchdog accused Apple of misleading customers with the description of its new iPad, which said it was compatible with a 4G mobile data network when it was not. ...

Samsung, LG bet on new display to revive TV sales

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 07:06 PM PDT

In this Monday, June 18, 2012 photo, LG Electronics Director Phillip Anderson explains about LG Electronics' OLED, organic light-emitting diode, TV set in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean TV manufacturers are making billion dollar bets on a new display technology that promises an even thinner screen and imagery of eye-popping clarity. (AP Photo/Hye Soo Na)South Korean TV manufacturers are making billion-dollar bets on a new display technology that promises an even thinner screen and imagery of eye-popping clarity. It might prove to be a costly last gasp of innovation from an industry finding it harder to excite consumers wowed by smartphones and tablets.

Australian judge fines Apple more than $2.2 M

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:45 PM PDT

An Australian judge fined Apple Inc. more than $2.2 million Thursday for misleading customers that its latest iPad was compatible with the next generation 4G broadband network.

LG takes aim at Apple’s Siri, Samsung’s S Voice with ‘Quick Voice’

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:30 PM PDT

LG takes aim at Apple's Siri, Samsung's S Voice with 'Quick Voice'Samsung saw Apple's Siri voice assistant on the iPhone 4S as a potential threat and was quick to respond. Growing pains aside, the company's "S Voice" solution brings some Siri-like functionality to the Galaxy S III and it can be quite useful in a number of situations. LG on Wednesday announced that it too will bring a Siri competitor to Android devices. Dubbed "Quick Voice," LG's solution will launch later this month with somewhat limited functionality. It will only have access to 11 apps including email, phone and calendar, though it will also be able to search the web for weather, stock quotes and other information. Quick Voice will arrive in a software update on the Optimus Vu "phablet" this month, and

Microsoft OEM partners dish anonymously about hurt feelings

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 05:45 PM PDT

Microsoft OEM partners dish anonymously about hurt feelingsEt tu, Ballmer? Microsoft's original equipment manufacturer partners are doing their very best renditions of Julius Caesar this week after Microsoft apparently blindsided them when it announced that it would be making its own tablet. Just one day after Microsoft unveiled its new Surface tablets, some OEMs started griping to Reuters about their surprise and frustration at being kept in the dark in the lead up to the Surface announcement. "No senior executives heard about the news last week," griped one anonymous Acer executive. "We're quite surprised." Another anonymous source, meanwhile, told Reuters that there was a "sense of betrayal" among some OEMs because Microsoft didn't tell them that they were going to make their own tablet without OEM input. OEM complaints

Facebook's unique visitors slipped in May: comScore

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 05:22 PM PDT

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook's U.S. user numbers dwindled in May from April and March, according to data compiled by research firm comScore, in the latest sign that growth may be leveling off at the No. 1 social network. Last month, Facebook attracted 158.01 million unique visitors in the United States, edging lower from 158.69 million in April and 158.93 million in March, comScore said. Keeping users coming back -- or combating fatigue -- is crucial for all social media services, analysts say. ...

Dutch court rules in Samsung’s favor, Apple to pay damages

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Dutch court rules in Samsung's favor, Apple to pay damagesA Dutch judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Samsung in its 3G patent case against Apple, All About Phones reported. A District Court in the Hague, Holland, ruled that the Cupertino-based company's first- and second-generation iPads, along with the iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4, infringe upon one of the South Korean vendor's 3G patents. The patent in question, known as EP1188269, involves an "apparatus for encoding a transport format combination indicator for a communications system." Apple will be forced to pay compensation for infringing on Samsung's technology, however because the patent is classified as a FRAND patent, Samsung is not entitled to a sales ban. "Samsung welcomes the decision of the court in The Hague, which again confirms that

15 'Jaws'-Dropping Shark Memes Circling the Web

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:54 PM PDT

Wednesday marks the 37th anniversary of the film Jaws, a cult classic that continues to instill fear in beach dwellers today, thanks to that terrifying giant shark.

Facebook and Yahoo! in patent fight truce talks

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:35 PM PDT

Facebook and Yahoo! are in patent war truce talks that could end a legal battle between the companiesFacebook and Yahoo! are in patent war truce talks that could end a legal battle between the companies, according to court documents available online Wednesday.

Ask Your DIY, Renovation and Gardening Questions on HomeTalk

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:28 PM PDT

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.

'Brave' targets audiences' ears in Dolby Atmos

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:16 PM PDT

In this 2012 publicity image released by Disney/Pixar, Princess Merida, (voice by Kelly Macdonald), is shown flying in the 3D computer animated Disney/Pixar film, "Brave," releasing June 22, 2012, in North America. Dolby Atmos, the latest in movie theater audio debuting on 14 screens with "Brave," intends to make theaters sound more 3-D than ever before. (AP Photo/Disney/Pixar)At the recent premiere of Disney-Pixar's "Brave," an animated tale about a bow-wielding Scottish princess named Merida, the whooshing of arrows seemed to glide even closer to the audience's ears, a bear's roar felt even more dangerous and a storm sounded like it was swirling over the audience.

Microsoft’s tablet efforts are fleeting, says Acer founder

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 04:15 PM PDT

Microsoft's tablet efforts are fleeting, says Acer founderMicrosoft set the technology media and industry watchers aflutter earlier this week when it took the wraps off the Microsoft Surface tablet during a press conference in Los Angeles, California. The sleek tablet will be Microsoft's first, and it will be powered by the company's new Windows 8 platform when it launches later this year. According to Acer founder Stan Shih, Microsoft's goal with the Surface isn't to find success as a hardware vendor. Instead, the launch is a ploy to encourage adoption and innovation among its vendor partners. "Microsoft hopes that marketing its own-brand tablet PCs will encourage vendors to offer Windows 8 tablet PCs and thereby help expand market demand for the product line," Digitimes's Aaron Lee wrote

Windows Phone sales on the rise, T-Mobile says

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 03:30 PM PDT

Windows Phone sales on the rise, T-Mobile saysAt least one major U.S. carrier is reporting strong customer interest in Windows Phone devices, as T-Mobile says that the Nokia Lumia 710 has been one of its five most popular smartphones since its launch earlier this year. In all, T-Mobile says that "the mix of Windows Phone sales among our product portfolio has more than doubled in the past eight months" with the Lumia 710 and the HTC Radar 4G leading the charge. The carrier also reports that it has "seen a large number of first-time smartphone users select a Windows Phone as their device of choice with 55% of all upgrades to the Lumia 710 coming from a messaging or feature phone" and that "Lumia 710 users have

Sassy Twitter Account Parodies Tumblr CEO

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 03:15 PM PDT

1. On Meeting His Followers...

Deals firm Living Social says no plans for IPO

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 03:11 PM PDT

Living Social, the number two US online deals firm, indicated it had no immediate plans for an initial public offeringLiving Social, the number two US online deals firm, indicated Wednesday it had no immediate plans for an initial public offering, saying it had sufficient funds to expand its operations.

Microsoft brings phone software closer to Windows

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:48 PM PDT

Joe Belfiore introduces the Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system in San FranciscoSEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's new phone software will be built on the same core as its new upcoming PC and tablet operating system, bringing the company one step closer to unifying its Windows franchise across a full range of screens that are revolutionizing computing. The world's largest software company, which is running to keep up with Apple Inc's iPhone and Google Inc's Android devices, said the common core means customers will have a greater choice of phones and applications, and be able to switch between multiple machines more easily. ...

Google Play’s Android app fire sale includes GTA III, NBA Jam, Mass Effect

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:45 PM PDT

Google Play's Android app fire sale includes GTA III, NBA Jam, Mass EffectAnyone looking to get some premium games on the cheap for their Android device should probably head over to the Google Play market today. Google is offering a series of Longest Day Deals for Android users that offer popular games such as Grand Theft Auto III, NBA Jam and Mass Effect: Infiltrator for just $0.99 a piece. Other 99-cent apps for sale include the ever-popular Draw Something, mSecure Password Manager and RepliGo PDF Reader. The sale ends on Thursday June 21st, so it's probably best to get these discount apps while the getting's good. Read

News Summary: Windows phones won't get update

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:34 PM PDT

COMING SOON: Windows Phone 8 will be available on new phones this fall. The software will bring Windows phones closer to PCs and tablets running Windows 8, which is also scheduled to launch this year.

Huffington. The Huff Post goes glossy

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:30 PM PDT

The Huffington Post is not known for in-depth news reporting, relying instead on saturating their readership with short news pieces, lots of info-taintement, and a healthy dollop of sensationalism. But in the Huffington news empire, there are hundreds of writers, many with serious cred. The site even won a Pulitzer last year and believe it or not, The Huffington Post publishes a decent amount of longform journalism. For those who want to find the meat without scrolling through the endless clutter, Arianna Huffington and AOL have launched a subscription magazine called Huffington. ...

Judge grills Apple in Google smartphone case

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:28 PM PDT

A posed picture shows a Motorola Droid phone displaying the Google search page in New YorkCHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday strongly questioned Apple Inc's bid for an injunction against Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit, as the iPhone maker tries to salvage its position on a key front in the smartphone patent wars. Federal Judge Richard Posner in Chicago did not make any formal rulings from the bench during the hearing, which was a chance for Apple to plead its case for an injunction against Motorola phones that allegedly use its technology. But Posner called the U.S. ...

Struggling BlackBerry maker begins job cuts

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:28 PM PDT

FILE- In this Wednesday, May 30, 2012, file photo, three people on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange display their Blackberry smartphones. Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion says Wednesday, June 20, 2012, it has started laying off employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving about $1 billion this year. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)Struggling BlackBerry maker Research In Motion said Wednesday it has started laying off employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving about $1 billion this year.

20 Close-Up Photos of Texture You Can Almost Feel

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:26 PM PDT

Kyle Dove

PlayStation 3 consoles get free shooter game

Posted: 20 Jun 2012 02:23 PM PDT

Attendees play new video games at the Sony Playstation booth during the E3 gaming conference in Los AngelesSony on Wednesday launched a shooter title PlayStation 3 (PS3) users can play in an unprecedented blend of hard-core console and free casual gaming.
Posted by Harshad at 9:11 PM

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)