Netflix's 2Q numbers disappoints, stock tumbles

Netflix's 2Q numbers disappoints, stock tumbles
New Mac operating system goes on sale Wednesday
AT&T smartphone sales fall in 2Q, boosting net
Mac OS X Mountain Lion is coming tomorrow, July 25
Amazon limits 3G use on Kindles to 50 megabytes a month
15 Instagram Pics Capturing City Life
AT&T smartphone sales fall in 2Q, boosting net
European regulators eye Google antitrust truce
TomTom sales fall in Q2, unveils deal with Peugeot
Boid for Twitter is a mixed bag so far
Comcast charges a wallet-incinerating $300 a month for new 305Mbps ‘platinum’ broadband
Apple blames rare miss on new iPhone anticipation, economy
Hackers publish 11 million gamer passwords online
Apple profit jumps to $8.8 bn, but below forecasts
On the Call: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings
Skype’s own privacy policy says it can spy on users’ IMs
Apple sags as consumers buy cheaper iPhones
European regulators eye Google antitrust truce
Verizon, Redbox get ready to go toe-to-toe with Netflix
Netflix's 2Q numbers disappoints, stock tumbles
Profile on dating website appeared to be Holmes'
Apple sags in 3Q as iPhones go for less
NY judge sentences online poker worker to prison
On the Call: Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer
Apple blames quarterly miss on new model anticipation, economy
Apple’s iPod touch to get iPhone 5-like makeover ahead of September launch
EU warms to Google antitrust concessions
How to Justify a Vacation When You're Self-Employed
News Summary: New Mac system out Wednesday
New Mac operating system goes on sale Wednesday
15 Instagram Pics Capturing City Life
Netflix's 2Q numbers disappoints, stock plunges
New operating system for Macs go on sale Wednesday
Apple sags in 3Q as iPhone gets cheaper
The Limitations of 'Liking'
Sun-powered plane returns home after historic flight
Rock stars say Google is to blame for enabling piracy
Inside the 2012 Google Science Fair [PICS]
Apple to release new Mac operating system Wed.

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:23 PM PDT

Netflix is making money again, but its recovery wasn't impressive enough to soothe investors worried about rising licensing fees and stiffer competition confronting the video subscription service.

New Mac operating system goes on sale Wednesday

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:02 PM PDT

Apple Inc. will release its new operating system for Mac computers on Wednesday, with features borrowed from mobile devices and a tighter integration with online file storage.

AT&T smartphone sales fall in 2Q, boosting net

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 02:39 PM PDT

AT&T Inc. on Tuesday posted the best profitability ever in its wireless arm, paradoxically because it sold fewer smartphones.

Mac OS X Mountain Lion is coming tomorrow, July 25

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:55 PM PDT

Apple has finally given its next version of Mac OS X — Mountain Lion — a release date and it's real close: tomorrow, July 25, in fact. Company CEO Tim Cook made the announcement during Apple's third quarter earnings report, … Continue reading →

Amazon limits 3G use on Kindles to 50 megabytes a month

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:48 PM PDT

Amazon has placed a cap on 3G broadband use for its Kindle e-readers, ending its previously unlimited free browsing. Browser use is now restricted to 50 megabytes per month for the devices. The cap will not include use of the … Continue reading →

15 Instagram Pics Capturing City Life

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:02 PM PDT

Grand prize winning shot by Björn Köcher (@bjoekoe)

AT&T smartphone sales fall in 2Q, boosting net

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 02:39 PM PDT

AT&T Inc. on Tuesday posted the best profitability ever in its wireless arm, paradoxically because it sold fewer smartphones.

European regulators eye Google antitrust truce

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:32 PM PDT

European regulators say they are encouraged by recent negotiations with Google aimed at settling an antitrust investigation into the company's business practices.

TomTom sales fall in Q2, unveils deal with Peugeot

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:13 AM PDT

TomTom NV, Europe's largest maker of navigation devices, reported a return to profit in the second quarter, and its shares surged Tuesday after it announced a supply deal with carmaker Peugeot.

Boid for Twitter is a mixed bag so far

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:00 PM PDT

I am an avid Twitter user, and so I'm always on the lookout for a great new Twitter app. Boid for Twitter, which is in beta for Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean devices, looks like that next great Twitter app at first glance, but when we dig down deep, we discover we aren't so happy with it.

Comcast charges a wallet-incinerating $300 a month for new 305Mbps ‘platinum’ broadband

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:30 PM PDT

Comcast (CMCSA) customers now have access to roughly the same level of top-tier service as Verizon (VZ) FiOS customers if they're willing to pay $90 more for it. As reported by GigaOm, Comcast on Tuesday unveiled its new "platinum" Xfinity broadband tier that promises speeds of up to 305Mbps, slightly higher than the 300Mbps promised by Verizon FiOS' top tier. The catch is that the new Xfinity tier will set users back $300 a month, or $90 more than what FiOS subscribers pay for their top-tier service. GigaOm does say, however, that Comcast's lower tiers are cheaper than comparable tiers from Verizon, as 50Mbps FiOS costs around $75 per month while 50Mbps Xfinity costs around $59 per month if bundled with

Apple blames rare miss on new iPhone anticipation, economy

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:08 PM PDT

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc results fell short of Wall Street's lofty expectations as a sagging European economy and a pause in iPhone sales ahead of a new version saw revenues slip from the previous quarter. Shares fell more than 5 percent to $570.81 in late trade after the world's most valuable technology company - which beats expectations with near regularity - reported its second quarterly miss in less than a year. Apple's suppliers also felt the pain. Shares of LG Display, Toshiba and Hon Hai sank between 5 and 7 percent. ...

Hackers publish 11 million gamer passwords online

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:35 PM PDT

A user at password-hacking forum Inside Pro earlier this month published a half-gigabyte file that contained as many as 11 million passwords collected from users at the popular German gaming site Gamigo, Forbes reports. Even though the file containing the passwords has been removed from the forum, Forbes says the damage may have already been done since the file was available for weeks before being taken down. Steve Thomas, the founder of data breach warning service PwnedList, told Forbes that the published passwords represent "largest leak I've ever actually seen," although he said that he could only count 8.2 million unique email addresses and passwords in the file rather than the 11 million claimed by the original leaker. Gamigo had apparently warned its users months ago

Apple profit jumps to $8.8 bn, but below forecasts

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:11 PM PDT

Apple on Tuesday reported a rise in its quarterly profit to $8.8 billion on hot iPad sales but missed lofty Wall Street expectations due, in part, to iPhone lovers waiting for a rumored new model.

On the Call: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:33 PM PDT

As Netflix's Internet video streaming service gets heavier usage, it can cause some conflicts in large households where different family members all simultaneously vying to watch different shows from the company's library. Netflix currently lets a single account stream video on two different devices at the same time, meaning three or four household members can't check different things out from the video library at the same time.

Skype’s own privacy policy says it can spy on users’ IMs

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:30 PM PDT

There have been a lot of questions going around over the past few days about whether Microsoft (MSFT) and Skype are able to eavesdrop on their users' conversations after some hackers accused the company of changing its architecture to make it easier for companies to snoop on users. Now, ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols has combed through Skype's own privacy policy and has found out that it is at the very least keeping track of its users' instant messages. Under its privacy policy, Skype says that it stores user IMs "for a maximum of 30 days unless otherwise permitted or required by law" while storing voicemails for up to 60 days as well. According to Vaughan-Nicols, this means that "Microsoft can and does record all

Apple sags as consumers buy cheaper iPhones

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:43 PM PDT

More consumers are buying the least expensive iPhones and iPads, a new phenomenon that is causing Apple's breakneck growth rate to slow.

European regulators eye Google antitrust truce

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:32 PM PDT

European regulators say they are encouraged by recent negotiations with Google aimed at settling an antitrust investigation into the company's business practices.

Verizon, Redbox get ready to go toe-to-toe with Netflix

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:25 PM PDT

Remember when Verizon (VZ) and Coinstar's (CSTR) Redbox agreed earlier this year to create a joint video streaming service? Well, it seems the two companies are finally ready to start testing it out, as All Things D reports the new service is undergoing alpha testing with the hopes of launching later this year. But as the report states, users should keep their expectations somewhat low when it comes to the new Redbox Instant service, since it will likely focus more on movies than popular television shows and it probably won't feature a lot of hot recent releases since "Hollywood studios weren't excited about giving Netflix (NFLX) access to relatively recent films for its service, and I don't think they'll treat Redbox Instant any

Netflix's 2Q numbers disappoints, stock tumbles

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:23 PM PDT

Netflix is making money again, but its recovery wasn't impressive enough to soothe investors worried about rising licensing fees and stiffer competition confronting the video subscription service.

Profile on dating website appeared to be Holmes'

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:09 PM PDT

A profile for a man whose name and appearance matched Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes has been removed from a dating website.

Apple sags in 3Q as iPhones go for less

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:06 PM PDT

More consumers are buying the least expensive versions of Apple's iPhones and iPads, a new phenomenon that is causing the company's breakneck growth rate to slow.

NY judge sentences online poker worker to prison

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:03 PM PDT

A former Internet poker company employee who returned to the United States from Costa Rica to face charges he helped process illegal gambling proceeds has been sentenced to a year and two months in prison by a judge who says too many people in business are willing to break the law to get ahead.

On the Call: Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:57 PM PDT

Apple Inc. reported a drop in the average selling prices of its products in the latest quarter. On a conference call, an analyst asked Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer to explain the reasons.

Apple blames quarterly miss on new model anticipation, economy

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:56 PM PDT

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's results fell short of Wall Street's expectations as the European economy sagged and consumers held off on buying its flagship iPhone ahead of a new version expected in the fall, hitting its stock price. Shares of the world's most valuable technology company shed more than 5 percent of their value after Apple - which beats Wall Street expectations with near regularity - reported its second quarterly miss on results in less than a year. The stock slid to $570.81 in late trade after closing at $600.92 on the Nasdaq. ...

Apple’s iPod touch to get iPhone 5-like makeover ahead of September launch

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:30 PM PDT

Apple (AAPL) is gearing up for quite a fall season if even half of the current rumors floating around pan out. First we're looking at a brand new "iPhone 5″ in September, then Apple will reportedly launch a new "iPad mini" alongside a tweaked third-generation iPad tablet soon after. That's not all, however, as well-connected KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has plans to launch a redesigned iPod touch in September as well. "Though all new design iPod touch and iPod nano will be launched, growth momentum will mainly come from the latter," Ming-Chi wrote in a note to investors on Tuesday. "The new iPod touch, like iPhone 5, uses in-cell panel, whose availability is limited in the initial stage.

EU warms to Google antitrust concessions

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:27 PM PDT

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Google took a significant step toward resolving its antitrust problems in the EU after regulators warmed to new concessions offered to settle an investigation into alleged anti-competitive behaviour and avert a possible fine. The European Commission said on Tuesday that there was a "level of good understanding" with the world's most popular search engine regarding its latest proposals that would form the basis of discussions before the Commission makes a final decision whether to accept them. ...

How to Justify a Vacation When You're Self-Employed

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:23 PM PDT

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News Summary: New Mac system out Wednesday

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:03 PM PDT

GOING ON SALE: Apple will release its new operating system for Mac computers on Wednesday.

New Mac operating system goes on sale Wednesday

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:02 PM PDT

Apple Inc. will release its new operating system for Mac computers on Wednesday, with features borrowed from mobile devices and a tighter integration with online file storage.

15 Instagram Pics Capturing City Life

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:02 PM PDT

Grand prize winning shot by Björn Köcher (@bjoekoe)

Netflix's 2Q numbers disappoints, stock plunges

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:52 PM PDT

Netflix is making money again, but its recovery wasn't impressive enough to soothe investors worried about rising licensing fees and stiffer competition confronting the video subscription service.

New operating system for Macs go on sale Wednesday

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:48 PM PDT

Apple Inc. will release its new operating system for Mac computers on Wednesday, with features borrowed from mobile devices and a tighter integration with online file storage.

Apple sags in 3Q as iPhone gets cheaper

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:47 PM PDT

Consumers are buying cheaper Apple products. That's a disappointment for investors who thought the company would keep boosting profits and revenues at its previous breakneck pace.

The Limitations of 'Liking'

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:42 PM PDT

As journalists, we're naturally interested in what the Associated Press' new social media guidelines have to say about "liking" on Facebook. It turns out our readers are, too. The AP recommends its journalists avoid "liking" the Facebook pages of political candidates because it can be misconstrued as an endorsement. Commenter Erik Jacobsen also feels that "liking" certain content on Facebook can be awkward:

Sun-powered plane returns home after historic flight

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:40 PM PDT

The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse landed back home in Switzerland late Tuesday after completing the final leg of its historic transcontinental flight.

Rock stars say Google is to blame for enabling piracy

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:35 PM PDT

Several rock legends, including Elton John, Robert Plant and Queen guitarist Brian May, sent a letter to the Telegraph on Tuesday accusing Google (GOOG) of enabling pirates to steal their music. The letter, which was also sent to British Prime Minister David Cameron, implored both the government and the private sector to do more to protect musicians' intellectual property rights. The letter pointed the finger at search engines such as Google for being lax in blocking sites from search results that let users download copyrighted material for free, and said that the engines must "play their part in protecting consumers and creators from illegal sites." Seeing so many high-profile musicians come out against online piracy must be intimidating to file-sharing sites, especially