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Technology Focus: Is Another Industry Downturn Looming?

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:05:43 EDT

Several industry bellwethers like Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) ) and NetApp (Nasdaq: NTAP) have reported poor resuilts or forecasts. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) will axe 27,000 people. Is a new tech recession ahead?.

The Fine Art Of Disruption: How Lorenzo Thione Evolved From 'Bing' To 'Artify It'

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:02:59 EDT

Lorenzo Thione believes in fate and approaches the world with a somewhat self-confident naivete. This outward optimism comes across most clearly when he talks about his new business: He wants to be an "artist among the artists," unchaining fine art from wealthy collectors and setting it free among the hoi polloi.

Corrected: Dish, TV networks take fight over ad zapper to judges

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:14:02 EDT

A legal battle erupted between DISH Network and some of the major broadcast networks Thursday as the two sides traded lawsuits over the satellite distribution company's "Hopper" DVR, which threatens to bring down the television business model by allowing viewers to skip over commercials entirely.

Is Facebook About to Create its Own Browser?

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:20:45 EDT

A report claiming Facebook could be ready to take over browser company Opera, suggests the social network is set to create its own browser.

Dell in talks to buy Quest Software: report

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:07:02 EDT

Dell Inc is in talks to buy Quest Software Inc, the network security software maker that had earlier agreed to be acquired by Insight Venture Partners for $2 billion, Bloomberg reported, quoting sources.

NBC may buy Microsoft's MSNBC.com stake: Adweek

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:49:03 EDT

NBCUniversal is in talks with technology group Microsoft to buy back MSNBC.com, Adweek reported, quoting sources.

New Dell Tablet: Not Budget Priced; Windows 8; 10.1-Inch Screen

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:09:18 EDT

The Dell tablet isn't dead. Unlike Hewlett-Packard, which liquidated its TouchPad tablets at $99 apiece, another Dell tablet aims to compete with the market leading Apple iPad.

Porsche back in ‘Motorsport’

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:22:43 EDT

Forza Motorsport fans unite - Porsche is back!

Microsoft wins ruling against Motorola over texting

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:14:01 EDT

A German regional court ruled in a hearing on Thursday that Motorola Mobility infringed Microsoft patents by offering the option on its mobile phones to send a longer text in a batch of several messages.

Raspberry Pi: Every UK School Child Should Get One

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:03:46 EDT

Ian Livingstone argues that giving every child a £22 Raspberry Pi computer would boost computer science teaching in schools.

Android Fragmentation: Good or Bad?

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:44:46 EDT

Is the proliferation of Android devices causing a problem for users and app developers?

EU court to rule on $1.1 billion Microsoft fine on June 27

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:02 EDT

Europe's second-highest court will rule on June 27 whether EU regulators were justified in fining Microsoft 899 million euros ($1.1 billion) four years ago for failing to comply with an antitrust ruling intended to make business easier for its rivals.

HP Gears Up for Business Refocusing, Discloses Planned Release of New Windows 8 Tablet

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:09:03 EDT

Growth will be Hewlett Packard's (HP) core vision over the next two years and the company's new business plan includes the upcoming release of a Windows 8-powered tablet computer later this year and the phased separation of thousands of workers.

Global Markets Overview - 05/24/2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:01:10 EDT

U.S. stocks reversed steep losses to finish the day roughly flat, though European stocks and the euro tumbled to 2012 lows amid growing chatter about a potential Greek exit from the euro zone

Dell's strategy questioned as shares dive

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:42:02 EDT

Shares of Dell Inc plunged 17 percent Wednesday after a disappointing revenue forecast spurred fears that global tech spending is weakening faster than anticipated and raised doubts about the PC maker's strategy.

Dell shares dive, PC margin fears drag HP lower

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:56:03 EDT

Shares of Dell Inc plunged 18 percent Wednesday, on track for their biggest single-day loss in more than a decade, after a disappointing revenue forecast spurred fears that global tech spending is weakening faster than anticipated.

Cisco, Dell, HP: Is A Tech Recession Coming?

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:37:01 EDT

Because they report quarterly results generally out of the regula,r pattern technology giants Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSC), Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) and Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) are technology bellwethers. Do their dismal dismal forecast presage downturn?.

The Secret to Mark Zuckerberg’s Success

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:43:17 EDT

Dollars? He's got billions. Facebook friends? He's got millions. His name is Mark Zuckerberg.

Dell shares lower on weak forecast

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:28:02 EDT

Shares of Dell Inc fell 15 percent on Wednesday after a weak revenue forecast and disappointing quarterly results triggered stock price target cuts by a slew of brokerages on the world's No. 3 personal computer maker.

Will Xbox 360 Be Banned In The US? Judge Says Microsoft’s Console Should No Longer Be Sold [REPORT]

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:55:08 EDT

In 2010 Microsoft filed a lawsuit against Motorola over patent fees for Xbox 360 technology. The phone manufacturer then countered with a lawsuit against Microsoft that could affect Xbox 360 sales in the United States.

Xbox 720 Release: Bungie and Activision’s Contract Leaks Q4 2013 Plans

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:42:11 EDT

The leaked information of the upcoming Xbox 720 release plans reportedly emanated from one of Activision/Bungie contract documents, hinting at a Q4 2013 release for Microsoft's next-generation game console.

EXCLUSIVE: Hacker Adrian Lamo Who Betrayed Wikileaks' Manning Turns Fire on Anonymous

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:33:14 EDT

'Snitch' hacker Adrian Lamo, who turned in Wikileaks source Bradley Manning, warns of over-hyping the Anonymous threat and criticise role of media in depicting the collective.

Regulators, investors turn up heat over Facebook IPO

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:00:05 EDT

Two top U.S. financial regulators said on Tuesday the issues around the initial public offering of Facebook should be reviewed, putting fresh pressure on the company, its lead underwriter, Morgan Stanley, and the Nasdaq stock exchange.

Steve Ballmer: New Windows 8 Was Designed to Dominate

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:34:01 EDT

Microsoft is all set to deploy a re-engineered Windows system on its new Windows 8, which replaces the highly successful Windows 7.

Yahoo! Exec. Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:43 EDT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged a former executive at Yahoo! Inc. and a former mutual fund manager at a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial Inc. with insider trading on confidential information about a search engine partnership between Yahoo and Microsoft Corporation.

Motorola Now a Google Unit: What's Next for Android?

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:19:07 EDT

The corporate marriage between search giant and Android developer Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and former mobile phone leader Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (NYSE: MMI) closed is now official.

Xbox 720 Release Date Could Be Fall 2013, Documents Reveal Possible Next-Gen Titles [SPECS]

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:50:44 EDT

No official release date has been set for Microsoft's upcoming Xbox 720, but legal documents could provide gamers with a time frame. According to TG Daily, Activision and Bungie have formed plans for a joint publishing deal.

New Study Points to Apple as World’s Most Valuable Brand

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:20:07 EDT

Arguably, Apple tops the list as one of the leading global companies, with its products desired by millions around the world, and a new study not only affirmed that stature but also crowned the American firm as the most valuable brand over the past 12 months.

Ex-Yahoo Director, Fund Manager Admit Insider Trading

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:28:02 EDT

Federal prosecutors on Monday announced insider trading charges against a former Yahoo employee and a fund manager for illegally sharing and trading on secret company information.

Apple still dominates world's top brands: study

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:14:02 EDT

Apple has maintained its place as the world's most valuable brand over the past year, leading a group of technology-related companies that dominate the top 10, according to a study published on Tuesday.

Microsoft Social Network So.cl Launches, ‘Doesn’t Seem To Be Built For Mass Appeal,' Critics Say

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:58:08 EDT

In the era of emerging social media platforms, it may seem as if all forms of virtual communication have been covered. With Facebook and Twitter spearheading the social media scene, cyber networking offshoots have formed to cater to specific needs such as Pinterest and LinkedIn.

Max Payne 3 Review

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:24:17 EDT

Max Payne 3 sees the return of the surly, pill popping, whisky swilling gun for hire, who uses his mix of bullet-time shooting sprees and detective noir to entertain if not enlighten.

EU offers Google last chance in antitrust case

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:35:02 EDT

The European Union's antitrust chief on Monday ratcheted up the pressure on Google, giving it a matter of weeks to settle an investigation into allegations of anti-competitive behavior and avoid formal charges and a possible fine.

EU's Almunia offers Google chance to settle antitrust case

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:03 EDT

EU regulators have offered Google a chance to settle an investigation into whether it has been abusing a dominant market position following complaints from Microsoft and other rivals, the EU's antitrust chief said on Monday.

Google Wins Chinese Approval for £7.9bn Motorola Mobility Takeover

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:28:30 EDT

Google's bid for Motorola Mobility has been approved by Chinese regulators which means takeover can now go ahead.

iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak: New Tool 'Absinthe 2.0' Displayed In Video, Release Just Days Away

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:51:57 EDT

Pod2g announced has that the highly anticipated untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1 is almost ready for public release and should available in the next few days. As per further revelation from xvolks, the new jailbreak took will indeed be called "Absinthe 2.

Yahoo Selling Alibaba Stock for $7.1bn

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:21:07 EDT

Yahoo has agreed to sell half its 40 percent share in Alibaba Group for $7.1bn, with most of that money going back to shareholders.

What is Money? A study on money

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:20:08 EDT

When we discuss money, we discuss what people get for their work. Money is more than a medium of exchange, it is a transferrable unit of work. That is my addition here to that definition. Now, in physics work might be called something a machine does, or what energy can do etc. Gold for instance is directly tied to oil prices because in principle, the work oil energy can do.

iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak: New Tool “Absinthe 2.0” Jailbreak in Action [VIDEO]

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:58:15 EDT

An iOS hacker close to pod2g reveals that the upcoming untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1 will be named "Absinthe 2.0", besides showcasing the jailbreak demo in a video.

Technology Focus: Facebook’s IPO Boosts Its Cash – Now What?

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:54:32 EDT

One value of going public for any company is to raise cash as well as mint new shares for acquisitions. Facebook (Nasdaq: FB)’s $16 billion initial public offering was no exception.

Steve Jobs Dreamed of Crafting Apple’s First Automobile - ‘iCar’ [VIDEO]

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:15:00 EDT

Jobs' vision and dedication towards crafting innovative devices such as the iCar, never ceased in his short life span, although some were relatively hit-and-miss.

U.S. says will bar some Motorola Mobility phones

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:03 EDT

Some of Motorola Mobility's Android phones infringe on a Microsoft patent, a U.S. trade panel said on Friday in ordering that the devices be barred from importation into the United States.

Facebook’s Beneficiaries: Bono, Li, Zynga And LinkedIn CEOs

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:23:54 EDT

It’s not just Mark Zuckerberg whose shares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, became more valuable on Friday. U2's Bono is also smiling.

A Timeline Of Facebook History: From Fledgling Startup To $114 Billion Giant

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:07:53 EDT

It took Facebook a little over eight years to go from fledgling Internet startup to a $114 billion company. Here's a timeline of the social network and how it got to where it is right now:

Buying Facebook? Consider These Tech Titans That May Be Better Stock Bargains

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:30:40 EDT

Investors in Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, got their first chance on Friday to gauge reaction to its $38-a-share public offering price that initially had valued the company at $104 billion.

Facebook IPO: Watch Mark Zuckerberg Ring The Nasdaq Bell Live Online

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:55:39 EDT

The moment is finally here: Facebook, the world's most dominant social network with 900 million-plus users, is finally ready to make its Wall Street debut. Zuckerberg will ring the opening bell at 9:30 a.m. ET, but since he will be broadcasting from Facebook remotely, NASDAQ has provided a way to watch all the proceedings occur live.

Kinect Play Fit on Xbox 360 Features Joule Heart Rate Monitor

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:04:09 EDT

Kinect Play Fit on Microsoft Xbox 360 will track users exercise habits across a number of games.

Worries mount as Nokia burns through cash

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:28:02 EDT

LONDON/HELSINKI, May 18 (IFR/Reuters) - Nokia Oyj is tearing through its cash reserves at an unsustainable rate, raising what some analysts say are serious questions about the struggling Finnish phone maker's ability to stabilize its finances in the months ahead.

On the Eve of Their IPO, It's Been a Big Week For Facebook But (With GM) Not All Good News

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:59:52 EDT

Facebook's IPO is exciting for the company, but this excitement comes with some hesitation and some real questions as to the viability of the advertising heavy business model that they have assumed as 82% of their current revenue is generated by advertising.

iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak: Will it Release at the Upcoming 'Hack In The Box' Conference?

Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:21 EDT

Pod2g hints that the upcoming HITB conference might witness the grand unveiling of iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak or something equally important for the jailbreakers.