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IBM Invests in Infrastructure Sensing and Analysis Tech (PC World)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:10 GMT

PC World - IBM will develop technology to monitor and analyze the state of buildings, roads, water lines and other urban infrastructure in a new laboratory it is opening with Carnegie Mellon University.

Is Linux Just Another Unix Flavor? (PC World)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:55:00 GMT

PC World - What defines an operating system isn't a geeky label or a collection of ramblings from the mouths of its community members. Nor is it some empty and pointless certification offered up by an obscure group of malcontented purveyors of "standards."

Internet upgraded to foil cyber crooks (AFP)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:03:04 GMT

AFP - The Internet has undergone a key upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data.

Operating a jailbroken iPhone has drawbacks (Appolicious)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:45:00 GMT

Appolicious - Be prepared for a few challenges if you want to run a jailbroken iPhone. Also, in today's App Industry Roundup, expect a new Kindle soon.

Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit (AP)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:02:19 GMT

AP - Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions.

Panasonic to buy out Sanyo, Panasonic Electric (AP)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:43 GMT

AP - Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works in a move costing up to $9.4 billion to strengthen green businesses such as electric cars and solar panels.

Opera Mini Serves One Billion Daily Page Views (Mashable)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:31:33 GMT

Mashable - Despite the fact that popular smartphones such as the iPhone and Android already have great web browsers, Opera's Java ME-based mobile browser Opera Mini is constantly growing. According to Opera, on July 25th it served one billion page views.

New Kindle models arrive tonight (Christopher Null)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:26:04 GMT

Christopher Null - Now we know why the current Kindle suddenly became unavailable earlier this week, with no date listed for stock to be replenished: It’s because Amazon is launching a new-model Kindle, one that’s smaller, lighter, faster, and easier to read.

Vietnam restricts online games after murder cases (AP)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:18:07 GMT

AP - Vietnam has banned the advertisement of online games and restricted access after several cases in which young people committed murder or robbery to get money to pay to play, an official said Thursday.

Bunker-busting ATM attacks show security holes (AP)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:37:03 GMT

AP - A hacker has discovered a way to force ATMs to disgorge their cash by hijacking the computers inside them.

In iPhone, adult industry sees pocket porn market (AP)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:54:20 GMT

AP - It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in.

LG Says Android Tablet Due out in Q4 (PC World)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:40:10 GMT

PC World - LG Electronics plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday.

RadioShack quarterly profit rises, meets views (Reuters)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:53:39 GMT

Reuters - RadioShack Corp reported a higher quarterly profit as the consumer electronics chain benefited from higher postpaid wireless sales and the launch of key products like Apple's iPhone 4.

Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan (AFP)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:20:06 GMT

AFP - Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday.

Libraries top Netflix, Redbox when it comes to loaning DVDs (Ben Patterson)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:25:26 GMT

Ben Patterson - Sure, Netflix and Redbox may rule the U.S. DVD rental market, but it turns out that the nation’s public libraries are loaning more DVDs each day than Netflix rents to its by-mail subscribers.

Low-tech Shatner eyes Twitter, says what the "$#*!" (Reuters)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:22:11 GMT

Reuters - William Shatner confesses he has problems with the digital age. At 79 years old, he doesn't use Twitter and can't remember computer passwords.

Microsoft hosts annual financial analyst meeting (AP)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:28:32 GMT

AP - Analysts will be looking for clues about the future of Microsoft Corp.'s mobile and online businesses and its strategy for Windows-based tablet computers at an annual meeting with the software maker on Thursday.

Sony surprises with return to profitability (Reuters)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:35:08 GMT

Reuters - Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles.