That somewhat pithy statement above is one of the tidbits gleaned at a daylong Microsoft meeting with analysts on Thursday. Read the original post by The Baltimore Sun
Month: July 2010
Apple Moved Location Services In-House With iPad and iOS 4
TechCrunch reports on an overlooked detail from Apple’s response to federal legislators earlier this month regarding privacy concerns, noting that the company disclosed that it moved its location services… Read the original post by WGNO
Coinstar 2Q profit grows, but outlook disappoints
Coinstar Inc., the operator of coin-counting machines and Redbox DVD rental kiosks, said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose as revenue grew. Read the original post by SanLuisObispo.com
Apple Talk: Is FaceTime video chat Steve Jobs’s latest clever call?
Apple’s genius has been for redesigning, repositioning and marketing other people’s inventions. Read the original post by Silicon.com
Samsung Intensity II lands at Verizon
Verizon Wireless has announced that it has landed a new and budget priced feature phone built around messaging from Samsung. Read the original post by SlashGear.com
(AHN) Communications Professor Says Internet Age Changing How Democracies Evolve
The Internet age is causing changes in how democracies evolve, according to a communications scholar who says people are forming new political habits because in modern democracies many civic actions arise from the “private sphere.” – (AHN) Read the original post by NBC Miami
Ellen’s Out, J-Lo Set to Step In On “American Idol”
Jenny from the block may be taking Ellen’s spot. The multifaceted Lopez, who has been a chart-topping solo artist and actress, has previous experience with “Idol,” having served as a mentor on Latin night back in the show’s sixth season. Read the original post by NBC New York
Samsung S5550 Shark 2 Deals – Samsung S5550 Available on O2 Deals
Samsung S5550 Shark 2 is available in the market since March, 2010 in two shades black and pink. Read the original post by PR-inside.com
Refurb Mophie Juice Pack Air Charging Case for iPhone for $25 + free shipping
DealMonger via eBay Daily Deal offers the factory-refurbished Mophie Juice Pack Air Charging Case for iPhone in Black, model no. 30-1273-05-BB, for $24.99. With free shipping, it’s $4 under our June mention of a refurbished unit and the lowest total price we’ve seen. This battery pack charging case, compatible with iPhone 3G and 3GS, provides…
Connected-TV sales to outpace 3D in 2010
Sales of internet-enabled TVs will outpace 3D set sales in 2010, but 3D will gain momentum in the longer-term, according to a new report published this week. Read the original post by Digital Spy
(AHN) Sandia, SunPower To Study Power Grid-Solar Power Linkage
An agreement to conduct research on integrating large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems into the nation’s electricity grid has been signed by Sandia National Laboratories and SunPower Corp. – (AHN) Read the original post by The Baltimore Sun
(AHN) “Lostie” Terry O’Quinn Lands New TV Film Role
“Lost” star Terry O’Quinn will be returning to TV with a new project. The Emmy winner has been cast opposite Taraji P. Henson in the Lifetime movie “Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story.” – (AHN) Read the original post by The Baltimore Sun
(AHN) South Florida Corrections Deputy Charged With Sexual Battery On Teen
Palm Beach County authorities arrested one of their own on Thursday, charging him with sexual battery on a teen. – (AHN) Read the original post by The Baltimore Sun
(AHN) Researchers Say Eating White Button Mushrooms Boost Immunity
Go ahead and add mushrooms to salads and other dishes. Not only are they low in calories and loaded with vitamins and minerals, but researchers say that eating mushrooms can help boost your immune system. – (AHN) Read the original post by The Baltimore Sun
(AHN) Rascal Flatts To Release New Album “Nothing Like This” With New Label Big Machine
Rascal Flatts and Disney Music Group have finalized arranged for the release of the multi-award winning country group’s album “Nothing Like This” on their new home Big Machine Records. Final touches are already being made to the record. – (AHN) Read the original post by The Baltimore Sun