| Apple drops Java after experts warn Mac users on its security Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:33 PM PDT  BOSTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc is removing old versions of Oracle Corp's Java software from Internet browsers on the computers of its customers when they install the latest update to its Mac operating system. Apple, which has previously included Java with installations of Mac OS X, announced the move on its support site. It said that customers need to obtain Java directly from Oracle if they want to access web content written the widely used programming language. (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572) Apple did not provide a reason for the change and both companies declined to comment. ...
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| Google mulls FTC settlement over patents : WSJ Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:31 PM PDT  (Reuters) - Google Inc is considering a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over potential claims it broke antitrust law in its handling of patents for mobile devices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The dispute has to do with whether Google's Motorola Mobility unit lived up to licensing commitments made after its patents were adopted as industry standards. At issue is whether Google improperly refused to license patents to some mobile rivals and attempted to gain court injunctions to stop sales of its competitors' products. ...
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| Defense chief calls cyberspace battlefront of the future Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:15 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cyberspace is the battlefield of the future, with attackers already going after banks and other financial institutions and developing the ability to strike U.S. power grids and government systems, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Friday. "We confront a whole new threat of warfare in (cyberspace). ... This is an area we've got to pay close attention to. This is the battlefront of the future," he told a business group in Norfolk, Virginia, a city at the center of one of the largest concentrations of military power in the United States. ...
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| 5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:50 PM PDT  1. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all prohibit interest loans.
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| 11 Ghoul-tastic Halloween TV Moments [GIFS] Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:04 PM PDT ![11 Ghoul-tastic Halloween TV Moments [GIFS]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tZLtwYMvYt-bW3R4I3DAlxG2vsMcATvNax73d2gHVwW0ZehbI-nFx5bC_vv7yB3OvQPy_1f76awJlZxegMX-Opec2E8tKhUmsJ6LhqulnccGgOGiRgphrMug_h3NICDrYuj2yesSX8O3uTr_84gDCb7mbF_xaLWWNiiA1soVdsbILwBdnnce9dpVETHWsgpvHogYwJOlqmU-HB9VRq6RH1OYiYRsWZp1lKvoMXOTZ0kv0PaBHtdRVw-5NfJfacie72F9soDrmnZH2cDH0MPSxW=s0-d "11 Ghoul-tastic Halloween TV Moments [GIFS]") 1. Will & Grace
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| Can You Fix a Scratched DVD with a Banana? Posted: 19 Oct 2012 10:59 AM PDT I have two children; they have their favorite DVDs; and sometimes mommy needs them to be watching those DVDs. So when the favorite DVDs get scratched and stop playing, it's a problem! Whether it's DVDs, CDs, or game disks for your Xbox or Wii, there are ways to fix and buff out scratches. The Internet [...] |
| HP to end storage resale deal with Violin Memory : Bloomberg Posted: 19 Oct 2012 04:04 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard plans to end its agreement selling solid-state storage devices made by Violin Memory, potentially complicating Violin Memory's plan for an initial public offering, Bloomberg reported. HP will wrap up its deal with Violin Memory, one of a growing number of companies selling high-performance solid-state drives, to focus on selling storage machines from 3PAR, which it agreed to buy in 2010 for $2.4 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing an HP spokeswoman. HP spokesman Michael Thacker told Reuters: "HP 3PAR is our strategic platform for solid-state storage. ...
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| Activision hopes new Skylanders game is a holiday hit Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:01 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard is betting big on children's fantasy adventure game "Skylanders" this holiday, with the launch of a new title on Sunday and plans for more mobile versions of the console game. The franchise's second offering, "Skylanders: Giants", will hit stores in North America following the success of "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventures" whose U.S. sales have exceeded 286 million game packs, toys and accessories since its 2011 release. ... |
| AT&T will boost pension fund with $9.5 billion equity stake Posted: 19 Oct 2012 11:41 AM PDT (Reuters) - AT&T said on Friday it will contribute a stake in its wireless business to the company's pension plan worth $9.5 billion in an effort to secure the fund, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. AT&T filed for approval for the proposal with the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday. It said the move would not significantly affect company earnings. AT&T's pension plan was underfunded by about $10.2 billion at the end of 2011, a company spokeswoman said. ... |
| Android Apps Worth Downloading: Google Calendar, CloudOn, MARVEL War of Heroes Posted: 19 Oct 2012 03:52 AM PDT Just in time for the weekend, Google has thrown down an update for its Google Calendar app that brings it to a lot more users in the Android community, and offers all the handy aspects of the service you know and love. Document viewer and editor CloudOn also received a significant update that makes it work better with Microsoft Office documents. Finally, spend some time with Marvel superheroes – in collectible, digital card form – with MARVEL War of Heroes. |
| MetroPCS adds Galaxy S III, promises cheap unlimited data for Samsung fans Posted: 19 Oct 2012 08:12 PM PDT  At long last, prepaid wireless carrier MetroPCS (PCS) has a popular high-end device to go with its low-cost data plans. MetroPCS on Friday announced that it will now offer customers the Samsung (005930) Galaxy S III, although they'll have to pay the full $499 to get it since MetroPCS isn't subsidizing it. On the other hand, customers willing to pay the upfront expenses could save money on their wireless bills in the long run since they'll be able to take advantage of the carrier's $55 monthly plan that delivers unlimited voice, text messaging and LTE data on a single line. MetroPCS, which recently agreed to merge with T-Mobile, is one of the few wireless carriers still waiting for Apple (AAPL) to give it
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| Thiel could invest $150 million in AirBnb Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:58 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Peter Thiel, the PayPal co-founder and Facebook Inc's first outside investor, is close to investing roughly $150 million in Airbnb in a deal that would value the lodging rental start-up at about $2.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Details of the investment round, which has not yet closed, was first reported by the Wall Street Journal on Friday. ...
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| Firefox 16 adoption not hurt by security missteps Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:42 PM PDT  Mozilla messed up last week when it released Firefox 16 with what it described as a "serious security flaw." But quick action on the organization's part and effective patching have helped Firefox 16 gain rapid adoption among Firefox users, according to new data from Chitika. Overall, Chitika found that "Mozilla caught the issue before a large portion of their users had updated to the new version, limiting the number of individuals who were operating with security vulnerabilities." As a result, Chitka says that "Firefox 16 is on track to be just as successful as previous versions in terms of adoption rate." Read
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| Mobile revolution, economy trip up tech giants Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:46 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Mobile may be the future for technology, but even with the worldwide proliferation of high-powered devices like smartphones and tablets, some companies are struggling to maintain consistent revenue streams. Earnings disappointments this week from Intel Corp, Microsoft Corp, Google Inc and AMD underscore how Silicon Valley, both the old guard and new, is struggling to profit from consumers' waning love affair with the stalwart PC and infatuation with mobile -- the most significant tectonic shift in the industry since the advent of the Internet. ...
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| Google mulls FTC settlement over patents : WSJ Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:31 PM PDT (Reuters) - Google Inc is considering a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over potential claims it broke antitrust law in its handling of patents for mobile devices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The dispute has to do with whether Google's Motorola Mobility unit lived up to licensing commitments made after its patents were adopted as industry standards. At issue is whether Google improperly refused to license patents to some mobile rivals and attempted to gain court injunctions to stop sales of its competitors' products. ... |
| Sony announces 2,000 more layoffs Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:31 PM PDT  Working at Sony (SNE) can't be very much fun at the moment, as the company on Friday announced another round of layoffs that will reduce its workforce by 2,000 employees by the end of the year. Sony said that roughly half of the layoffs are "expected to be in support functions, including the headquarters of Sony" in Japan. Sony first announced plans to cut its workforce by 10,000 this past spring, and over the summer the company cut 1,000 workers from its mobile division. The company's full press release is posted below. Update on Restructuring of Sony's Electronics Business Operations in Japan Sony Corporation ("Sony" or "the Company") today announced additional steps it is taking to accelerate structural reforms of
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| Defense chief calls cyberspace battlefront of the future Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:15 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cyberspace is the battlefield of the future, with attackers already going after banks and other financial institutions and developing the ability to strike U.S. power grids and government systems, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Friday. "We confront a whole new threat of warfare in (cyberspace). ... This is an area we've got to pay close attention to. This is the battlefront of the future," he told a business group in Norfolk, Virginia, a city at the center of one of the largest concentrations of military power in the United States. ... |
| Activision hopes new Skylanders game is a holiday hit Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:01 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard is betting big on children's fantasy adventure game "Skylanders" this holiday, with the launch of a new title on Sunday and plans for more mobile versions of the console game. The franchise's second offering, "Skylanders: Giants", will hit stores in North America following the success of "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventures" whose U.S. sales have exceeded 286 million game packs, toys and accessories since its 2011 release. ... |
| Google’s new Chromebook also comes in 3G model for $329.99 Posted: 19 Oct 2012 04:18 PM PDT  Google's (GOOG) newly announced Samsung (005930) Chromebook is getting quite a bit of attention for its ARM-based processor and low $249.99 price, but there's another new Chromebook that comes with 3G connectivity for people who want to take it on the road with them. Samsung is listing a 3G Chromebook with Verizon Wireless (VZ) 3G WWAN connectivity including two years of data capped at 100MB per month that costs $329.99. All other specs remain the same: 1.7GHz Samsung Exynos 5 Dual ARM processor, 11.6-inch display (1366 x 768 resolution), 16GB of flash storage, 100GB of free Google Drive cloud storage, 2GB of RAM, 6.3 hours of battery life, an SD card slot, one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port, HDMI-out port and a VGA web camera.
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| The Logic of a Cord-Cutter Who Still Subscribes to Newspapers Posted: 19 Oct 2012 04:02 PM PDT  Today, Rebecca Greenfield wrote about young, traditional media-shunning cord-cutters. In the comments section, we heard from a 60-year-old who cut her cable subscription—but is keeping her newspaper subscription. bdlaacmm writes:
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| iPhone hacker loses Apple internship because he forgot to reply to an email Posted: 19 Oct 2012 03:28 PM PDT  Former iPhone hacker extraordinaire Nicholas Allegra, better known as "Comex," is no longer an Apple (AAPL) intern. After leaving the jailbreak scene a year ago to pursue an internship at Apple, Allegra tweeted on Thursday: "As of last week, after about a year, I'm no longer associated with Apple." Allegra told Forbes his internship with Apple was terminated because he forgot to reply to a company email that requested his continued employment. Having not received an email response from Allegra, Apple proceeded to end their relationship. Allegra says he was "unable to fix it" and that "it wasn't a bad ending." Does this mean Allegra is back to his old jailbreaking ways? Not exactly. The 20-year-old hacker says he will
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| Why You Shouldn't Trust Gadget Rumors Posted: 19 Oct 2012 03:24 PM PDT  No matter how much you want to believe the pictures on the Internet of the leaked whatever phone or tablet or computer, don't. They are just too fakeable, as Ti Kawamoto writes on Gizmodo. He would know because he did just that with his very own fake Sony Nexus X (pictured above), getting a lot of the Internet, including sites like the Verge and Gizmodo, to talk about it as a possible real thing. ...
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| Early look at Windows 8 baffles consumers Posted: 19 Oct 2012 02:42 PM PDT  The release of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is a week away, and consumers are in for a shock. Windows, used in one form or another for a generation, is getting a completely different look that will force users to learn new ways to get things done.
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| Newsweek had unique troubles as industry recovers Posted: 19 Oct 2012 02:27 PM PDT  Newsweek's decision to stop publishing a print edition after 80 years and bet its life entirely on a digital future may be more a commentary on its own problems than a definitive statement on the health of the magazine industry.
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| With or without Apple, NFC mobile payment market to hit $100 billion Posted: 19 Oct 2012 02:13 PM PDT  A number of industry watchers have voiced concerns that touchless mobile payment solutions will not truly find widespread adoption until Apple (AAPL) joins the fray and adds the functionality to its popular iPhone line of smartphones. While Apple has yet to give any indication that its smartphones will support NFC-based mobile payments in the future, one firm is confident that the market will soon take off like a rocket. In a report issued on Friday, market research firm ABI Research predicted that dollars spent using NFC mobile payment systems will break the $100 billion mark in 2016. Payments made using the touchless technology payment tech will total just $4 billion in 2012 according to the firm, but will balloon to $191 billion
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| Weekly changes in Facebook stock prices Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:36 PM PDT  On its first day of trading, Facebook Inc.'s stock closed barely above its public offering price. It gained 23 cents, or 0.6 percent, to close at $38.23. Since then, the stock price fell for 14 weeks and increased for eight.
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| A look at how some IPO stocks have fared Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:35 PM PDT  Facebook's public debut was the most anticipated tech IPO since Google went public in August 2004. But the stock has lost much of its value since it began trading in mid-May.
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| Apple drops Java after experts warn Mac users on its security Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:33 PM PDT BOSTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc is removing old versions of Oracle Corp's Java software from Internet browsers on the computers of its customers when they install the latest update to its Mac operating system. Apple, which has previously included Java with installations of Mac OS X, announced the move on its support site. It said that customers need to obtain Java directly from Oracle if they want to access web content written the widely used programming language. (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572) Apple did not provide a reason for the change and both companies declined to comment. ... |
| Prices of Facebook stock since long-awaited IPO Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:30 PM PDT Facebook's stock has been down on 60 trading days, up on 45 and unchanged on three since its initial public offering. |
| News Summary: Scripps investors eye family sale Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:20 PM PDT SPECULATION: The death of a grandson of founder Edward W. Scripps has prompted speculation that the family might sell its controlling stake in Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. and The E.W. Scripps Co. |
| Microsoft unleashes killer live-action Halo 4 trailer [video] Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:15 PM PDT ![Microsoft unleashes killer live-action Halo 4 trailer [video]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uhlgcKzcKBvs4PYp9fSKiPGT_8CqbadG7W9VZr4DuGtKVhB27p4VDSqiDR2J7hGVL8l7GJ7AKDCZzrLxP-IwOeIBqtRNs2byW-Kwc9fFX7qA6e9Fn4q5ppTjwSLhZeWY7dm4UmpSOJtdI8Dfy39lATLERwCipN59rWb7ZGTtyyaVG2D3ENYTsIkCo4RE_4_MeoUenmXxuwPll0Npj2poRQfmuf5UI5dtLiSfPg2mc_Xg5FfMOJJopBBMJJRu50D1y85_cNezGJT_n-g9uh8Vbmn89HQXTARO4XhhLN_EHS5eoHT6pdawZ92ChXfsPfEjcOgw=s0-d "Microsoft unleashes killer live-action Halo 4 trailer [video]") Get excited, Master Chief fans. Microsoft (MSFT) has put out a new live-action teaser film for Halo 4 that honestly makes you wonder whether you're watching a video game trailer of a trailer for a summer blockbuster movie. And there's a good reason for that: Oscar-nominated director David Fincher, best known for directing The Social Network and Fight Club, produced it. The two-minute movie features flashbacks of Halo protagonist Master Chief growing up as a child and eventually transforming into a galaxy-saving super soldier. Microsoft's Halo 4 trailer follows below. [Via ITWorld]
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| News Summary: Cos. get threat info in draft order Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:08 PM PDT  IN THE WORKS: A new White House executive order would direct U.S. spy agencies to share the latest intelligence about cyberthreats with companies operating electric grids, water plants, railroads and other vital industries.
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| 5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:50 PM PDT 1. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all prohibit interest loans. |
| Russia's Yandex targets Google with expansion abroad Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:48 PM PDT DUBLIN (Reuters) - Russia's leading internet search engine, Yandex, will take the fight to Google in emerging markets like Turkey in a bid to offset the inroads made by the U.S. giant in its home market. Yandex founder and chief executive Arkady Volozh told Reuters on Friday the firm was likely to use its own experts to expand into new countries, but would not rule out acquisitions or partnership deals. "We are focusing on the markets with Google dominance in search ... ... |
| After lawsuit threat, Twitter to pull racist posts Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:39 PM PDT Twitter agreed to pull racist and anti-Semitic tweets under a pair of French hash tags after a Jewish group threatened to sue the social network for running afoul of national laws against hate speech, the organization said. The decision came a day after Twitter bowed to German law and blocked an account of a banned neo-Nazi group there. |
| Details reportedly leak for Google’s ‘super’ Android tablet, the Nexus 10 Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:36 PM PDT  We first heard that Google (GOOG) was working on a tablet called the Nexus 10 this past summer and now it looks like it's close to becoming a reality. The Italian Android HD Blog found a picture on Picasa that purportedly provides more details on the device and shows that it will have a 10-inch display with a resolution of 2560 × 1920 pixels, or around 299 pixels-per-inch. No word yet on who's manufacturing this new Nexus tablet, but previous rumors suggest that it will be Samsung (005930). [Via AndroidGuys] Read
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| News Summary: Yahoo to exit South Korea Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:14 PM PDT GOODBYE: Yahoo Inc. will close its South Korean Web portal and an Internet advertising business, cutting its losses in a market where it has struggled for over a decade. |
| News Summary: Twitter to pull racist posts Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:12 PM PDT BLOCKS: Twitter has agreed to pull racist and anti-Semitic tweets under a pair of French hash tags. A Jewish group says the agreement came after it threatened to sue the social network for running afoul of national laws against hate speech. |
| Meteor Shower: Looking for Treasure Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:11 PM PDT  So where did it come down? People in the San Francisco Bay area are still puzzling over the fireball that went shooting across the sky Wednesday evening, making an audible boom and, perhaps, spreading debris across the suburbs and vineyards north of the city. Scientists...
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| Meet the Company Hijacking New York Times Ad Revenue Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:08 PM PDT  Do publishers have the right to control the ads that appear on their websites? A controversial company doesn't think so and has been injecting billions of unauthorized ads into websites like AOL, the BBC and The New York Times.
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