Sony's loss grows, cuts earnings forecast

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• Sony's loss grows, cuts earnings forecast
• Comcast: Olympics far exceeding expectations
• Just Show Me: How to install and use Google Drive on your Mac
• This $1,000 pair of headphones is for cats only
• 'World of Warcraft' Lost 1 Million Gamers in Three Months. Is It Over?
• HABU Music can help you set the mood
• NBC research undercuts assumptions over tape delay
• Bargain-hunting on Nokia Lumia phones will soon be easier thanks to Groupon integration
• Google mulls expanding Google Fiber to more markets
• Apple seeks severe punishment for Samsung lawyer's actions
• Samsung to unveil new Galaxy Note in late August
• After eight months on Gingerbread, HTC finally updates Rezound to Android 4.0
• SAP agrees to pay Oracle $306 million in damages
• AT&T escalates the U.S. spectrum war with NextWave buy
• On the Call: CBS CEO Les Moonves
• LinkedIn stock jumps after 2Q revenue soars
• Apple offered massive tax breaks to build a new Nevada data center
• Facebook Photos Get Blurry With This Privacy Plug-In
• Murdock to keep house, rare orchids in island sale
• 'World of Warcraft' Lost 1 Million Gamers in Three Months. Is It Over?
• Apple’s iPad is still crushing rivals with 68% of the tablet market in Q2
• News Summary: LinkedIn 2Q revenue soars
• News Summary: CBS 2Q profit up but revenue falls
• What earnings reports have revealed about ads
• OpenTable 2Q profit falls but still tops forecasts
• 5 Reasons to Join a Niche Online Community
• Anonymous shows its softer side, goes to bat for children’s charity
• CBS 2Q profit beats Street but revenue slips
• Tablet Alert: RIM To Release LTE BlackBerry PlayBook
• Pay up, patent trolls: New legislation would force failed plaintiffs to pay defendants’ legal bills
• Mitt Romney's Twitter Nemesis: Rob Delaney
• Order Restored in Tech World: David Pogue's iPhone Has Been Found
• How the video games industry is faring
• Judge says Samsung can’t waste jury’s time with accusations that Apple ripped off sci-fi movies

Sony's loss grows, cuts earnings forecast Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:23 AM PDT Sony's red ink worsened in the April-June quarter and it lowered its full-year earnings forecast as it battles a strong yen and declining sales of liquid crystal display TVs and video game machines.

Comcast: Olympics far exceeding expectations Posted: 01 Aug 2012 03:30 PM PDT Television viewers are so excited about the Olympics that NBC's corporate owners said Wednesday they now expect to break even on the London games after once predicting they'd take a $200 million loss.

Just Show Me: How to install and use Google Drive on your Mac Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:16 PM PDT Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. You probably keep hundreds of precious pictures, thrilling movies, and many more important documents on your Mac. Who … Continue reading →

This $1,000 pair of headphones is for cats only Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:01 PM PDT A pair of good headphones can be expensive — Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones, for example, will set you back $350. Sadly, though, they're for humans only. If you've got a cat who needs the finest in audiophile tech, … Continue reading →

'World of Warcraft' Lost 1 Million Gamers in Three Months. Is It Over? Posted: 02 Aug 2012 04:42 PM PDT Remember World of Warcraft? Chances are you've come across someone in the throes of its infamous addiction. Released in 2004, the massively multiplayer online game had 12 million subscribers at its peak in October 2010 -- but has been losing them ever since.

HABU Music can help you set the mood Posted: 02 Aug 2012 06:00 PM PDT In a post-iTunes world, where practically any song can be played whenever you want for a nominal monthly fee, music-previewing apps are fighting an uphill battle. HABU Music attempts to fight the good fight by carving out their own specialized niche in the music app empire via song labeling. It's a decent idea, but HABU will need a little more refinement to become a must-own for serious audiophiles.

NBC research undercuts assumptions over tape delay Posted: 02 Aug 2012 09:05 PM PDT NBC's researchers are finding that people who know the results of London Olympics events before they are shown on tape delay are more — not less — likely to watch them.

Bargain-hunting on Nokia Lumia phones will soon be easier thanks to Groupon integration Posted: 02 Aug 2012 08:15 PM PDT Nokia (NOK) is updating its Maps application to cater to people who walk down the street and get the sudden urge to get a $5 massage or a free plate of Ethiopian food. Writing at the official Nokia blog this week, Nokia Maps team member Pino Bonetti announced that the Finnish smartphone manufacturer  has integrated local Groupon (GRPN) deals into its maps application, meaning users can plot bargain-basement shopping trips right from their smartphones. Basically, users can click on the Groupon deals advertised on the Maps application and then be redirected to Groupon's mobile site where they'll have the opportunity to take the deal. So far the Groupon feature is only available for users in the United States, Bonetti said.

Google mulls expanding Google Fiber to more markets Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:30 PM PDT Unnamed sources have told the Wall Street Journal that Google (GOOG) has been having internal discussions about possibly expanding its super-speedy Google Fiber service into markets that aren't currently being served by Verizon's (VZ) FiOS network. WSJ's report provided no further details on specific markets that Google is eyeing for possible expansion, and would only note that Google hopes that its fiber network will "spur a new wave of technological innovation, from telemedicine to cloud computing, that can capitalize on its network's ability to stream high-definition videos and transfer large files." Read

Apple seeks severe punishment for Samsung lawyer's actions Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:28 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc asked a U.S. judge on Thursday to punish Samsung Electronics Co Ltd for a Samsung attorney's conduct by ordering that the South Korean company has infringed Apple's phone design patents, according to a court filing. However, Samsung called Apple's demand "frivolous" and "unprecedented" in a legal brief filed later in the day. Trial began this week in a high stakes litigation between the two companies. Apple sued Samsung last year in San Jose, California federal court, accusing Samsung of copying the iPhone and iPad. Samsung has countersued. U.S. ...

Samsung to unveil new Galaxy Note in late August Posted: 02 Aug 2012 07:26 PM PDT SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics is set to take the wraps off a sequel to its popular Galaxy Note smartphone at an event on August 29, about two weeks before the possible debut of Apple's new iPhone. The two arch rivals are bracing for a full-blown battle with the expected rollouts of the two key models coming as they lock horns in a high-stakes patent trial in the United States. "We plan to unveil the next Galaxy Note at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event in Berlin on August 29," a Samsung spokesman said on Friday, without elaborating. ...

After eight months on Gingerbread, HTC finally updates Rezound to Android 4.0 Posted: 02 Aug 2012 06:45 PM PDT At HTC's (2498) Rezound press event in November, the Taiwanese manufacturer noted that its latest smartphone was Ice Cream Sandwich ready and would receive an update in a timely manner. This was not the case, however, and the Rezound spent more than eight months running Gingerbread. Verizon Wireless (VZ) and HTC on Thursday finally announced an over-the-air update for the handset that will bring it up to Android 4.0.3 and Sense 3.6. The update includes all of the goodies from Ice Cream Sandwich such Face Unlock, swipeable notifications, data monitoring and improved multitasking, and will also deliver a redesigned home screen with a customizable Launch Bar. The Android 4.0.3 update for the HTC Rezound is rolling out to handsets now. Read

SAP agrees to pay Oracle $306 million in damages Posted: 02 Aug 2012 06:19 PM PDT (Reuters) - Business software maker SAP agreed to pay rival Oracle Corp $306 million in damages over copyright infringement allegations against a SAP unit, avoiding a new trial. The proposed agreement requires court approval, and would clear the way for Oracle to ask the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to restore a $1.3 billion jury award in this case, according to a joint filing with a federal court in Oakland, California on Thursday. ...

AT&T escalates the U.S. spectrum war with NextWave buy Posted: 02 Aug 2012 06:00 PM PDT AT&T (T) bolstered its spectrum portfolio Thursday when it agreed to pay $650 million in cash to acquire wireless spectrum holding company NextWave Wireless. The vast majority of that sum — $600 million — will go toward retiring the company's debts. In return, AT&T will get access to Wireless Communications Service (WCS) spectrum on the 2.3GHz band, as well as some Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) spectrum that spans from 2110MHz to 2155 MHz on the downlink and from 1710MHz to 1755MHz on the uplink. In other words, AT&T will get a hefty chunk of spectrum to help it keep up with Verizon (VZ) should Verizon's spectrum deal with major cable companies gain approval. AT&T Agrees to Acquire NextWave Wireless, Inc. Dallas, Texas, August

On the Call: CBS CEO Les Moonves Posted: 02 Aug 2012 05:39 PM PDT Is NBC's gain on the Olympics a downfall for other TV networks?

LinkedIn stock jumps after 2Q revenue soars Posted: 02 Aug 2012 05:32 PM PDT LinkedIn had strong revenue in the second quarter thanks to growth from ads and the fees it charges for deeper access to its vast trove of professional profiles.

Apple offered massive tax breaks to build a new Nevada data center Posted: 02 Aug 2012 05:15 PM PDT The Nevada Board of Economic Development on Wednesday approved Apple's (AAPL) proposed data center and is offering the company $89 million is tax breaks, The Associated Press reported. Apple is planning to build a 350-acre data center east of Sparks that will employ at least 35 full-time workers and as many as 200 contract workers. The iPhone maker will also build a purchasing and business center in downtown Reno, and analysts have estimated that the projects could generate $340 million in economic activity over the next decade. In June, Washoe County and the city of Reno also agreed to grant Apple tax breaks. The Cupertino-based company will get an 85% break on its personal property taxes in Washoe County and Reno

Facebook Photos Get Blurry With This Privacy Plug-In Posted: 02 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT If you start to see a lot of blurred photos on Facebook this fall, here's the reason why.

Murdock to keep house, rare orchids in island sale Posted: 02 Aug 2012 04:46 PM PDT David Murdock has sold his Hawaiian island, but he's keeping his seven-bedroom Lanai home, a woodworking shop containing koa furniture, two carved elephant tusks in a resort lobby, and 1,000 rare orchid plants.

'World of Warcraft' Lost 1 Million Gamers in Three Months. Is It Over? Posted: 02 Aug 2012 04:42 PM PDT Remember World of Warcraft? Chances are you've come across someone in the throes of its infamous addiction. Released in 2004, the massively multiplayer online game had 12 million subscribers at its peak in October 2010 -- but has been losing them ever since.

Apple’s iPad is still crushing rivals with 68% of the tablet market in Q2 Posted: 02 Aug 2012 04:30 PM PDT According to data from market research firm IDC, worldwide tablet shipments are estimated to have reached 25 million units in the second quarter of 2012, an increase from 18.7 in the first quarter of 2012, representing 33.6% quarter-over-quarter growth. For the eighth consecutive quarter, Apple (AAPL) has shipped more tablets than any other manufacturer. The Cupertino-based company shipped a record 17 million iPads during the quarter, an increase from 11.8 million units in the first quarter of 2012, amounting to a 68.2% market share. Samsung (005930) experienced exceptional growth, more than doubling tablet shipments to 2.4 million units and capturing 9.6% of the market. Amazon (AMZN), whose Kindle Fire tablet is only available in the U.S., shipped 1.2 million units

News Summary: LinkedIn 2Q revenue soars Posted: 02 Aug 2012 04:15 PM PDT STRONG QUARTER: LinkedIn delivered stronger-than-expected revenue in the second quarter, helped by growth from ads and the fees it charges for premium access to its vast trove of professional profiles to recruiters and people looking to network.

News Summary: CBS 2Q profit up but revenue falls Posted: 02 Aug 2012 04:12 PM PDT BY THE NUMBERS: CBS Corp.'s net income rose 8 percent in the second quarter, beating analysts' expectations as it booked profitable distributor fees and programming costs declined. But advertising revenue fell and it took in less money from the sale of program reruns.

What earnings reports have revealed about ads Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:58 PM PDT Several companies that sell advertising have begun reporting their quarterly earnings. Here are highlights from selected Internet and media companies and what they say about the state of spending on advertising:

OpenTable 2Q profit falls but still tops forecasts Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:56 PM PDT OpenTable Inc., which provides online restaurant reservations, said Thursday that its second-quarter profit fell 9 percent but still topped expectations on an increase in revenue and dining options.

5 Reasons to Join a Niche Online Community Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:49 PM PDT Paul Gillin is a writer, speaker, veteran journalist, and online marketing consultant. His website is gillin.com, and he blogs at paulgillin.com.

Anonymous shows its softer side, goes to bat for children’s charity Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:45 PM PDT Anonymous isn't all about Guy Fawkes masks and news casts with creepy automated voices; sometimes it's about helping others. As Network World's Paul McNamara reports, some Anonymous hackers have gone to bat for the Red Sky Film & Television charity that's aimed at eradicating hunger among New Zealand's children. Apparently, a lone wolf hacker who was trying to impress Anonymous hacked into the Red Sky site and severely vandalized it, thus sparking a campaign on Facebook to find the perpetrator.  Anonymous hacker DomainerAnon found the hacker responsible on Twitter and asked him to please kindly return the data he stole so Red Sky could get up and running again. Within days of the exchange, Red Sky founder Bryan Bruce received an email giving him

CBS 2Q profit beats Street but revenue slips Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:32 PM PDT CBS Corp.'s net income rose 8 percent in the second quarter, beating analysts' expectations even as advertising revenue fell and it took in less money from the sale of program reruns.

Tablet Alert: RIM To Release LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:17 PM PDT RIM may not be releasing BlackBerry 10 for a while yet, but the company is releasing a new product -– sort of.

Pay up, patent trolls: New legislation would force failed plaintiffs to pay defendants’ legal bills Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:00 PM PDT Now that judges from around the world are going off on regular rants about the insanity of the current patent system, the United States Congress has actually decided to consider enacting reforms. Ars Technica reports that a new bill introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and co-sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) would force losing software patent suit plaintifs to pay for the defendants' legal expenses. The idea behind the legislation is to make patent-holding firms think twice about whether they want to go through with a frivolous lawsuit since they'd have to pay potentially heavy expenses if they lost. Ars Technica describes the chances of the legislation actually passing as "a long shot" for now, so it's still too early to

Mitt Romney's Twitter Nemesis: Rob Delaney Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:53 PM PDT Twitter has granted both comedians and politicians one of the most powerful resources in the world: a following. It is as valuable to Rob Delaney as it is for Mitt Romney -- more so, in some cases.

Order Restored in Tech World: David Pogue's iPhone Has Been Found Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:42 PM PDT You can stop worrying now, because we know you were so concerned that you stopped doing work all day and stared a gymnastics GIFs to make yourself feel better, but you can stop that now: New York Times's gadget reviewer David Pogue's iPhone has been found. Call it a slow news day, or an easy way to make fun of a nerdy tech writer, but after Pogue posted a totally unnecessary post about his lost iPhone Thursday morning, certain quarters of the Internet got a little obsessed with sleuthing this one out. ...

How the video games industry is faring Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:27 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.

Judge says Samsung can’t waste jury’s time with accusations that Apple ripped off sci-fi movies Posted: 02 Aug 2012 02:25 PM PDT Add Judge Lucy Koh to the list of jurists who are fed up with silly patent arguments. All Things D reports that Koh on Thursday shot down Samsung's (005930) plan to invalidate Apple's (AAPL) patents by accusing the company of ripping off devices used by astronauts in the film "2001: A Space Odyssey" with its iPad design. Samsung first trotted out the novel argument that Apple stole from the sci-fi classic last year when it admitted into evidence a screenshot of the film where "two astronauts are eating and at the same time using personal tablet computers." Even more dastardly was the fact that the tablet in the movie "has an overall rectangular shape with a dominant display screen, narrow borders, a predominately flat front

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