HP to offer webOS as open-source software
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Hewlett-Packard has turned to former eBay CEO Meg Whitman to run the technology giant. The HP board pushed aside Leo Apotheker after just 11 months on the job, having lost confidence in his ability to lead the company long-term. (Sept. 22)
SAN FRANCISCO – It may be one of the technology world’s most expensive efforts to give something away: Hewlett-Packard Co. said Friday that it’s making its webOS mobile system available as open-source software that anyone can use and modify freely.
HP snagged the intuitive webOS software when it paid $1.8 billion in 2010 for Palm Inc. in what became a failed effort to revive the flailing smartphone pioneer. HP said it still plans to develop and support webOS.
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Edduin @ December 13, 2011
Microsoft Finalizes Windows App Store Plans
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After years of leaving it to Windows software makers to sell their own wares, Microsoft’s flagship operating system is finalizing its plans to get into the app store business.
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Edduin @ December 5, 2011
A TV For Apple!
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CUPERTINO, Calif. – Steve Jobs’ last gadget could be on sale as soon as this summer.
The Apple TV set, a device that promises to shake up the TV business the way the iPod and iPhone reshaped music and cell phones, is now being targeted for a summer release, according to reports over the weekend.
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Edduin @ November 28, 2011
2nd Chevy Volt battery fire
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WASHINGTON — Federal officials say they are investigating the safety of lithium-ion battery in General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet Volt after a second battery fire following crash-testing of the electric car.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday that three Volt battery packs were crash-tested last week. In one instance, the battery caught fire afterward, and in another the battery emitted smoke and sparks.
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Edduin @ November 28, 2011
Russian President Threatens Space Agency for Failures
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MOSCOW – The Russian president threatened to punish those responsible for the country’s recent space failures, which included the botched launch of a Mars probe earlier this month.
Dmitry Medvedev warned that the space officials responsible could face heavy fines or even criminal penalties, the Ria Novosti news agency reported.
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Edduin @ November 28, 2011
NASA’s Next Mars Rover
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It could be a scene from a James Bond film — a glimpse into the archvillain’s lair.
Anonymous white-clad workers, their faces obscured by surgical masks, cross a cavernous, high-ceilinged room. They pause to adjust or inspect large pieces of mysterious equipment, some of which is spangled with bright gold foil. It’s obvious that they’re building something complicated and important.
Edduin @ November 26, 2011
LinkedIn started trading Wednesday!
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“Weekly” options on shares of LinkedIn started trading Wednesday for the very first time.
LinkedIn Snapshot
The ticker was included on the list of “weeklys” distributed by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and available for trading on both the CBOE and the International Securities Exchange (ISE) as of November 23rd for expiration December 2nd, 2011.
Trading in the newly listed “weekly” was very light ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday with just about 1,400 contracts changing hands. More on page 9
Edduin @ November 26, 2011
AT&T Bickers With FCC on Merger Review
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AT&T Inc. battled for months with U.S. regulators to approve its $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA. Now the telecommunications giant is bickering with the government over whether it can withdraw the proposed deal.
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Edduin @ November 26, 2011
Perfect Timing!
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The Perpetual Chrono A-T is a watch that will live beyond its time.
Model: AT404-52E MSRP: $575
Atomic Timekeeping: The Accurate Watch in the World
1 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 Minutes
Perpetual Calendar
Radio Controlled in 5 Time Zones
Alarm
12/24 Hour Time
Power Reserve Indicator
Non-Reflective Sapphire Glass
Stainless Steel Two-Tone
Water Resistant to 666 ft. (200m)
Foldover Clasp with Hidden Double Push Button
42 mm Case
Never Needs a Battery More on page 4
Edduin @ November 26, 2011