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HTC Rises in Taipei Trading On Acquisition of Dashwire

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:43:34 +0000

HTC Corp. gained in Taipei trading after the smartphone maker agreed to buy 100 percent of Dashwire Inc. for $18.5 million through its U.S. unit, according to a statement to the Taiwan stock exchange on Aug. 5.

Smartest People in Tech 2011

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:21:44 +0000

There is no resting on laurels in the world of tech. Here are five savants who seem to get savvier with each bet.

Android Is Top Mobile Operating System in the U.S., Says Nielsen

Zubosky Jeff — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:53:01 +0000

Today Nielsen is reporting that Google’s mobile operating system Android now has the largest smartphone operating system (OS) market share here in the U.S. The top three mobile operating systems, according to this new data, are Android (39%), Apple’s iOS (28%) and RIM (20%).

Sony hit by loss from quake impact, lowers forecast

Zubosky Jeff — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:36:50 +0000

The electronics giant reported a net loss for the first quarter due largely to the effects of the Japanese earthquake but also a decline in the TV business, prompting it to lower its full year forecast.

Vodafone Said to Raise Prepaid Call Rates in 3 Areas in India

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:53:30 +0000

Vodafone Group Plc’s Indian unit, the nation’s third-largest mobile phone company by subscribers, raised call rates by 20 percent in Delhi and other regions to boost profit margins, a person familiar with the matter said.

50 new tech tools you may have missed

CNN.com - Technology — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:49:26 +0000

Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.

50 new tech tools you may have missed

CNN.com - Technology — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:49:26 +0000

Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.

Advertising: Wireless Speakers Cut the Cord to High Prices

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:46:31 +0000

Sonos, a maker of wireless music systems, is hoping its new, cheaper speaker will appeal to a market beyond high-end music enthusiasts.

EarthRisk crunches data to predict extreme weather

Zubosky Jeff — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:01:00 +0000

Building off years of atmospheric data, EarthRisk Technologies does long-range weather forecasts for extreme heat and cold events.

Baidu in landmark pact with record labels, ends legal wrangle

Reuters: Technology News — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:19:01 +0000

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Baidu Inc, China's largest search engine, has signed an agreement with top music studios to distribute licensed songs through its mp3 search service, ending years of legal dispute over charges that the company abetted piracy.

Slim’s Bank Taps Record Rates to Lead Sales Surge: Mexico Credit

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:14:01 +0000

Banco Inbursa SA, the corporate lender controlled by billionaire Carlos Slim, is selling the most debt in Mexico’s local bond market this year to take advantage of record-low benchmark borrowing costs.

Facebook Introduces Skype Video Calls in Challenge to Google

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:25:38 +0000

The biggest social network is stepping up competition with Google by teaming with Skype to offer free video calls

Tools of the green building trade (photos)

Zubosky Jeff — Sat, 21 May 2011 20:50:18 +0000

At the annual Building Energy conference in Boston last week, everything from efficient appliances to biomass heating is on display.

HSN ‘previewing’ Nook Color’s app store and Flash capabilities

Zubosky Jeff — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:23:55 +0000

The Home Shopping Network has begun selling the Nook Color on TV and online, with sales presenters talking up a major firmware update coming to the device in mid-April that includes Flash support.

Kodak wins skirmish against RIM and Apple

Reuters: Technology News — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:51:24 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel has agreed to review Eastman Kodak Co's claim that Research in Motion Ltd and Apple Inc are infringing on its patents in a case that could mean hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties.

U.S. says sanctions possible in China copyright spat

Reuters: Technology News — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:47:07 +0000

GENEVA (Reuters) - China said on Friday it complied with "most measures at issue" in an international trade ruling made against its restrictions on copyright-intensive goods such as films, books and music.

Nintendo 3DS has wow factor–and warning (video)

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:35:46 +0000

There's a lot of cool new 3D technology packed into Nintendo's soon-to-be-released 3DS gaming device. But the company warns that the gadget's 3D mode isn't for everyone. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

Is Android on PlayBook even necessary?

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:10:43 +0000

RIM says it's opening its tablet to Android 2.3 apps just weeks before the device goes on sale. The move indicates the smartphone maker lacks confidence in its own platform and development community.

Apple Wins U.S. Trade Ruling in Nokia Patent Fight Over Phones

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:31:01 +0000

Apple Inc. won a U.S. trade ruling in a patent fight brought by Nokia Oyj over mobile telephones.

Weinstein Company to develop video games

Reuters: Technology News — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:30:47 +0000

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Weinstein Company is getting into the video game business. On Friday it announced the launch of TWC Games, which will publish games for mobile, social, and console platforms.

Guitar Hero tops list of best-selling games

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:13:48 +0000

Although Call of Duty: Black Ops has tallied record-breaking success, it's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock that has the highest sales in the U.S. since 1995, NPD says.

iPad 2 London line: Where pain becomes pleasure

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:07:12 +0000

Most people won't bother with the mob scene that attended the arrival of Apple's new tablet in England, but for a few hundred people, it was an event worth attending.

Sculpteo 3D printing: Be your own action figure

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:25:24 +0000

3D printing start-up welcomes you into your own personal uncanny valley with a custom mini-you figurine.

Google tops list of world’s most valuable brands

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:17:03 +0000

Ranking the 500 most valuable brands in the world, BrandFinance awarded Google first place, with Microsoft, IBM, and Apple among other tech companies near the top of the list.

Major moves for mobile (week in review)

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:49:14 +0000

AT&T announces it will acquire T-Mobile just as the wireless world gathers in Florida for the annual CTIA trade show. Also: Hackers exploit chink in Web's armor.

Major moves for mobile (week in review)

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:49:14 +0000

AT&T announces it will acquire T-Mobile just as the wireless world gathers in Florida for the annual CTIA trade show. Also: Hackers exploit chink in Web's armor.

Leonardo da Vinci would love this robo-bird

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:23:37 +0000

SmartBird by German-based Festo can fly, take off, and land autonomously. Good thing it doesn't like fouling statues.

More less-than-awesome revenue gossip for Groupon

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:29:43 +0000

One site has crunched numbers and estimates that Groupon declines coupled with LivingSocial growth means the two sites are now about the same size in the 20 biggest U.S. metro regions.

iPad 2 online ship times drop to 3 to 4 weeks

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:26:05 +0000

U.S. online buyers of Apple's new iPad now face a wait of only 3 to 4 weeks before the tablet ships, down from 4 to 5 weeks a few days ago.

YouTube co-founders may team on new start-up

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:14:53 +0000

Chad Hurley says that he and YouTube co-founder Steve Chen have been discussing new ideas for a company.

New iPad most expensive in Denmark, cheapest in U.S.

Reuters: Technology News — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:05:30 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Apple's new iPad went on sale in 25 countries internationally on Friday, but the United States is still the cheapest place to buy the latest version of the tablet computer.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get Gingerbread

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:01:06 +0000

Sony Ericsson says its Xperia X10 smartphone will be getting an upgrade to Android 2.3, even though the company had said it would stop at Android 2.1.

Best Buy reworking its Web strategy

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:27:06 +0000

Retailer plans to expand its online presence to help it compete more effectively with Web-based rivals.

Facebook has answers

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:05:25 +0000

Google is reportedly testing Google Music internally, The New York Times launches a high-end discount site, and Facebook revamps its question-and-answer product.

RIM shares take a hit on weak outlook

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:55:10 +0000

BlackBerry maker reports solid fourth-quarter results but warns that the current quarter may suffer as it shifts to lower-end devices and spends on its PlayBook launch.

Apple uses stronger glass in iPad 2

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:48:37 +0000

The folks over at iFixYouri have compared the glass screen components in the original iPad with the iPad 2's glass. Impressively, iPad 2's glass was noticeably stronger despite being thinner.

Nuclear safer than coal, China official says

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:19:33 +0000

Pan Ziqiang of China National Nuclear Corp. says that the dangers have been exaggerated and that the country should push ahead with its ambitious plans for more nuclear power plants.

PG&E offers opt-out for smart meters at a cost

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:01:03 +0000

California utility responds to critics of smart meters by offering an option to turn off the radio. But because of higher costs to read meters, it will charge consumers up to $20 a month to opt out.

How to permanently block sites from Google search

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Google recently updated its algorithm to take down Web sites that use SEO to game search results and up their ranking, but spam still dominates results.

Exclusive: Stores must reach out and touch more mobile users

Reuters: Technology News — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:56:09 +0000

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Retailers must answer the call to make mobile shopping easier and more engaging or they risk getting disconnected from the majority of mobile device users.

Accenture Advances as Sales Forecast Beats Analysts’ Estimates

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:56:03 +0000

Accenture Plc, the world’s second- largest technology-consulting company, rose the most in three months after its sales forecast for this quarter exceeded analysts’ estimates.

RIM Tumbles as PlayBook Cuts into Forecasts

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:50:03 +0000

Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, fell as much as 13 percent in late trading yesterday after forecasting first-quarter revenue and profit that missed analysts’ estimates.

3DS demand ‘very strong,’ GameStop says

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:36:29 +0000

Video game retailer says it's working closely with Nintendo to get enough of the handheld game players on hand for this weekend's launch.

RIM Tumbles as PlayBook Cuts into Forecasts

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:28:07 +0000

Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, fell as much as 13 percent in late trading yesterday after forecasting first-quarter revenue and profit that missed analysts’ estimates.

Fancy finds for furry friends (photos)

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Raining out? Let Fido do some finger painting, followed by a nice jog on his treadmill.

Fancy finds for furry friends (photos)

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Raining out? Let Fido do some finger painting, followed by a nice jog on his treadmill.

Motorola Mobility Revival Means Weighing Alternatives to Google

BusinessWeek.com -- Technology — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:12:15 +0000

Two days before Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. planned to ship its Droid phone, Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Jha got a call from his lieutenant, Iqbal Arshad. There was a glitch in the software. Arshad wanted to rewrite the code before the phone went out the door.

Building a microscopic biofuel factory (photos)

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Start-up Joule Unlimited is at the forefront of a wave of researchers and companies using genetic engineering to make biofuels.

In the lab, designing the ultimate biofuel bug

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Start-up Joule Unlimited is on the forefront of using genetic engineering to replace petrofuels, trying to learn from shortcomings of other biofuel technologies.

Intel smartphones are on the way–again

Zubosky Jeff — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Intel will once again take a stab at making smartphone chips, a colossal market that the world's largest chipmaker has yet to compete in.