Archive for December, 2009

Technology not as advanced by 2010 as some had hoped

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Despite iPods, genetic sequencing, the Internet and Twitter, nearly a third of Americans said they thought there would be more technological advances by the year 2010. Related posts:

  1. Technology in starring role at NY Fashion Week NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Internet and advances in technology...
  2. AMD expects key business to be profitable in 2010 SUNNYVALE, California (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices said it expects...
  3. Vodafone to join UK iPhone battle from 2010 LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone, the world's largest mobile operator by...
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Tweets, sexting "unfriended" in U.S. banned word list

KANSAS CITY (Reuters) - If you recently tweeted about how you were chillaxin for the holiday, take note: Fifteen particularly over- or mis-used words and phrases have been declared "shovel-ready" to be "unfriended" by a U.S. university's annual list of terms that deserve to be banned. Related posts:

  1. Tweets or bleats? Tool measures importance on Twitter SINGAPORE (Reuters) - You've got followers and post regularly, but...
  2. Microsoft loses Word appeal, will adjust program SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it will...
  3. U.S. appeals court stays Microsoft Word injunction SEATTLE (Reuters) - The U.S. Court of Appeals has granted...
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AT&T asks FCC to set date to scrap old phone system

NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc told U.S. telecoms regulators that it should set plans for phasing out older telephone networks if the government wants to make high-speed Internet access available across the country. Related posts:

  1. Britain asks Schwarzenegger to close prostitute web site LONDON (Reuters) - A British government minister asked California governor...
  2. U.S. regulators mull changes to phone access rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday...
  3. Nokia plans just one Linux phone next year: source HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's top cellphone maker, Nokia, plans...
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Wide use of U.S. airport body scanners depends on Obama

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The path toward rolling out wider use of whole-body security scanners in U.S. airports runs through the White House. Related posts:

  1. Obama near choosing cyber security chief: source WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A cyber security coordinator is expected to...
  2. Obama warns teens of perils of Facebook WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned American teenagers on...
  3. Obama plans to sharply boost U.S. broadband access WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is to award $2...
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Apple wins appeal over alleged iPod hearing loss

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a class-action lawsuit seeking to hold Apple Inc responsible for possible hearing loss caused by using its popular iPod music player. Related posts:

  1. Apple iPod updates expected, Jobs show uncertain SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's media extravaganza next week...
  2. U.S. appeals court stays Microsoft Word injunction SEATTLE (Reuters) - The U.S. Court of Appeals has granted...
  3. Judge delays hearing on Google books deal SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A judge delayed a hearing on...
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Nokia’s latest patent stike on Apple a risk, but may pay off

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia's latest patent strike against Apple underscores the changing dynamics of the cell phone market, with the sector leader no longer holding the whip hand over rivals in terms of product development. Related posts:

  1. Nokia opens new front in Apple patent battle HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's top mobile phone maker Nokia...
  2. Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's top cell phone maker Nokia...
  3. British mobile merger risk to Nokia Siemens HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia Siemens Networks, the key equipment vendor...
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Facebook, Twitter top list of weird stories in 2009

BERLIN (Reuters) - From the German town that unwittingly advertised pornography on its website to the American who interrupted his wedding to update his Facebook and Twitter accounts, the world was full of weird stories in 2009. Related posts:

  1. Microsoft snags Facebook, Twitter search deals SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has sealed agreements to...
  2. North American pro sports leagues in a twitter over tweeting TORONTO (Reuters) - North America's professional sports leagues are all...
  3. Sales of music video games plummet in 2009 The music-game category raked in $1.4 billion in revenue last...
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Virtual goods give Web firms new revenue in ad slump

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Internet made shopping without checkout lines a no-brainer. Now, some Web companies are betting that people are ready to forsake another shopping tradition: tangible products. Related posts:

  1. Asian social networking sites profit from virtual money SINGAPORE (Reuters) - By selling an array of virtual products...
  2. Acer sees revenue up as tech demand returns TAIPEI (Reuters) - Acer, the world's No.3 PC brand, said...
  3. Hulu trying out models to boost revenue: NBC SANTA MONICA, Calif (Reuters) - Video-viewing site Hulu is experimenting...
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ITC to probe charges RIM infringed patent

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Trade Commission said on Tuesday that it would investigate allegations by Prism Technologies that BlackBerry maker Research in Motion violated one of its patents. Related posts:

  1. Trade court rules for Kodak in patent fight WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co has won a preliminary...
  2. Lawmakers seek FCC probe into Google Voice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of Republicans and Democrats in...
  3. Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's top cell phone maker Nokia...
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Target Co was victim of hacker Albert Gonzalez

BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Target Co said it was among the victims of computer hacker Albert Gonzalez, mastermind of the biggest identity theft in U.S. history. Related posts:

  1. "Call of Duty" game shoots to make history SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forget the buzz over the...
  2. Oracle ends computer tie-up with HP BOSTON (Reuters) - Oracle Corp has ended a high-profile computer-building...
  3. Academics hope history in video games spurs interest RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Portraying Leonardo da Vinci or...
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