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Comcast High Speed Internet Jumps to 50 Mbps
Comcast Corp on Wednesday announced that its high speed Internet access will jump to 50 Mbps. Comcast high speed access will expand to 10 million homes in the northeast
RIM BlackBerry
Research In Motion Limited on Wednesday announced plans to launch its new BlackBerry mobile phone. The BlackBerry Bold 9000 will launch on November 4. The new mobile phone will be priced at $299.
AT&T Wireless Sales Strong but Falls Below Expectations
AT&T Inc posted third-quarter earnings Wednesday that fell below Wall Street's expectations. However, AT&T Wireless sales were strong due to Apple Inc's iPhone 3G. The company added 2 million new AT&T wireless customers.
T-Mobile G1 Launches as First Google Android Gphone
T-Mobile USA Inc on Wednesday launched the first Google Android Gphone. The G1 phone is being sold by T-Mobile with a starting price of $179. The new smart phone challenges the new RIM BlackBerry mobile and Apple Inc's popular iPhone.
Yahoo Search to Cut 1,500 Jobs as Yahoo Shares Tumble
Yahoo Inc on Tuesday announced a 64 percent drop in net income for its third-quarter earnings. Yahoo shares are down as the search company plans to cut 1,500 jobs. Analysts blame the financial troubles on mismanagement
RIM BlackBerry
Research In Motion Limited on Tuesday announced a new online RIM BlackBerry Mobile Application Storefront. The storefront will make it easier for BlackBerry mobile users to download add-on applications. The mobile phone company also announced details of its new BlackBerry browser.
Gphone Android Makes Its Debut
Gphone is the first Google-powered mobile phone that is launching by T-Mobile. The T-Mobile G1 Gphone is using the new Android operating system by Google. The mobile open source software is freely distributed.
Intel
Intel Corp teams with mobile networks company Ericsson to offer HSPA high speed mobile data technologies. Intel mobile chip
Gmail Recovers After 30 Hours
The Gmail services by Google Inc were down for nearly 30 hours. Some Google Apps customers were also affected by the outage. Google said that the Gmail problem is fixed
DDOS Attack on Scientology Could Give Hacker 10 Years
A DDOS attack against the
Mozilla Launches Internet Web Browser for
The new Internet Web browser by Mozilla Foundation is called Fennec. The Internet Web browser is made for mobile devices. Fennec has support for Nokia Corp's N810 Internet Tablet but will also run on desktops and laptops.
DNA May Play a Role in Obesity
DNA could play a role in Obese people. A new study suggests that Obese has a genetic variant. The study which links Obesity to DNA suggests that the gene prompts people to over-eat food.
Pfizer stock fell 2 percent on Friday after the pharmaceutical giant agreed to pay $894 million to settle lawsuits. The company said the settlement would resolve more than 90 percent of known personal claims. Pfizer stock traded at $16.70 on Friday afternoon.
Internet Search Improves Brain Health
Internet search activity can actually stimulate your brain. A recent study suggests that elderly and middle-aged practice Internet search behavior to keep their minds sharp. The study was carried out by the
Video Game Console Sales Decline in September
Video game console sales were down in the month of September. However, software and accessories were up 26 percent. Overall, video game console sales were down 7 percent from the same month last year.
AMD
AMD on Thursday reported a third quarter loss of $67 million. However, sales for AMD chips rose 14 percent. Advanced Micro Devices net revenue rose to $1.78 billion.
IBM Profits Rose Nearly 20 Percent
IBM on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings higher than Wall Street expectations. IBM hardware profits were lower but overall revenue rose nearly 20 percent. The business technology company also said that earnings were from a steady base of recurring revenue.
Google Profits Soar 26 Percent to Beat Expectations
Google profits in third-quarter topping expectations from analysts. The search engine giant said Thursday that it made $1.35 billion. The profit rose 26 percent from $1.07 billion at the same time last year.
Yahoo Shares Jump As Investors Hope for Microsoft Deal
Yahoo shares jumped 12 percent on Thursday after Microsoft's Steve Ballmer said a deal with the search engine company still makes sense. However, Yahoo shares fell below 10 percent after Microsoft said it wasn't interested in buying the company. Microsoft shares were up 1 percent.
Apple iTunes Now Offers HD Programming
Apple Inc announced on Thursday the availability of HD programming on iTunes. The Apple iTunes Store now offers various shows from ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. Other networks include the Sci-Fi Channel, Comedy Central and the USA Network.
Cisco Systems Partners With Tata to Offer Video Conference
Cisco Systems Inc has partnered with Tata Communications Ltd to offer open public video conferencing rooms. The network security company is targeting business technology customers by renting Public Cisco TelePresence rooms. It is the first service opened to the public that provides video conference.
Firefox Internet Browser Version 3.1 Available
The Mozilla Foundation has released a new beta version of its Firefox Internet browser. The new browser includes a new tab switcher and support for open source multimedia formats. The JavaScript has also been overhauled to boost performance.
Adobe Creative Suite Software Version 4 has Launched
Adobe Systems Inc on Tuesday announced that its Adobe Creative Suite software is shipping. The new version is CS4 and is bundled with several applications. The latest edition also supports high-definition video and mobile content.
Apple Launches New 24-inch Cinema Display for Macintosh Laptops
Apple Inc has revamped its Cinema Display for the new line of Macintosh laptops. The 24-inch wide-screen monitor has iSight camera and speakers built-in. The display LED-backlit and comes with a three-in-one cable.
Apple Unleashes New Greener Macintosh Laptops
Apple Inc has unveiled its new line of Macintosh laptops. The new Macbook is now priced below $1,000. The business technology company is also boosting its graphics by using chips by Nivida Corp.
Bush Signs Bill to Toughen Copyright Infringement Penalties
President Bush signed a new bill on Monday which toughens penalties for copyright infringement. The PRO-IP Act tightens civil and criminal intellectual property laws. It also imposes stricter penalties on violators.
Verizon Wireless Unveils Motorola Krave Touch Screen Phone
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Inc on Tuesday announced its first touch screen phone. The new mobile phone is called Krave. The Krave is a flip phone with a clear plastic cover to protect the touch screen.
Google and Yahoo in Talks with Justice Department Over Ad Deal
Google Inc and Yahoo Inc are currently in talks with the United states Justice Department. The two business technology companies are trying to hold off an antitrust challenge. Advertisers say that a deal with Google and Yahoo will limit competition and will raise prices.
Samsung Unveils New X360 and X460 Laptops
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Tuesday announced its new line of laptops. The new slim laptops are known as the X360 and X460 models. The business technology company promises a thin and lightweight notebook solution.
Microsoft Windows 7 Will Be Next Official Operating System
Microsoft Corp on Monday announced that Windows 7 will officially be named as the next operating system. Microsoft Windows 7 was previously used as the code name for the new software. The business technology company said the name sticks because it will be the seventh version of Windows.
