“One-third of the people who have downloaded iTunes 10 have joined Ping,“ said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of Internet Services. “As many more people download iTunes 10 in the coming weeks, we expect the Ping community to continue growing.“

“Samsung recognizes the tremendous growth potential in this newly created market and we believe that the Samsung GALAXY Tab brings a unique and open proposition to market. There is a new and emerging consumer demand that Samsung can satisfy since mobile is in our DNA. This demand continues to grow and develop as users tap its limitless potential,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Samsung GALAXY Tab has been designed to enable consumers to maximize their online experience wherever that may be. The Samsung GALAXY Tab is pushing the market in new directions and Samsung believes this is only the beginning of its innovations as pioneers in smart media devices.”

"Since its inception, Skype has been used by many businesses wanting to reduce communications costs. In fact, based on internal research, in the first quarter of 2010, approximately 37% of Skype users reported that they use Skype for some business or business-related purposes," said David Gurlé, VP and general manager of Skype for Business. "Our team's goal is to empower businesses of all sizes and types with rich communications tools to unleash their productivity, while reducing their telecommunications costs. Following Skype Manager's launch in May, we are very proud to add Skype Connect to our list of specially designed enterprise solutions. Skype Connect seeks to enable our customers to reduce their phone bills, while protecting their investment in existing telecommunications equipment."

"Apple has changed the game for mobile devices," said Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chief executive officer. "We're excited that our members can now carry Netflix around in their pockets and instantly watch movies and TV shows streamed from Netflix right to their iPhone or iPod touch."

"Kindle is the best-selling product on Amazon.com for two years running and our new generation Kindles are continuing that momentum," said Steven Kessel, senior vice president, Amazon Kindle. "Readers are excited about all that the new Kindle has to offer--50 percent better contrast, 20 percent faster page turns, 15 percent lighter, up to one month of battery life--and a new price of only $139."

“3-D technology could change the way we use our mobile devices and make our experiences with them much more immersive,” said Rich Green, Senior vice president and chief technical officer, Nokia. “Our new joint laboratory with Intel draws on the Oulu research community’s 3-D interface expertise, and over time will lay down some important foundations for future mobile experiences.”

“HP’s proposal offers superior value to 3PAR’s shareholders. Our global reach, strong routes to market and commitment to innovation uniquely position HP as the ideal fit for 3PAR,” said Dave Donatelli, executive vice president and general manager, Enterprise Servers, Storage and Networking, HP. “We’ve seen great momentum with our Converged Infrastructure strategy, and 3PAR accelerates that strategy, particularly in cloud and scale-out markets.”

"We're looking forward to hearing which songs the public wants played for us," STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey said. "It's going to be a difficult choice, because there have been so many great songs played over the years."

“With the rapid expansion of growth across a vast array of Internet-connected devices, more and more of the elements of our lives have moved online,” said Paul Otellini, Intel president and CEO. “In the past, energy-efficient performance and connectivity have defined computing requirements. Looking forward, security will join those as a third pillar of what people demand from all computing experiences. The addition of McAfee products and technologies into the Intel computing portfolio brings us incredibly talented people with a track record of delivering security innovations, products and services that the industry and consumers trust to make connecting to the Internet safer and more secure.”

“Since we introduced Panasonic VIERA CAST IPTVs three years ago we have added more and more of the top entertainment and social networking sites in the world,” said Merwan Mereby, Panasonic’s Vice President, Corporate Development. “The addition of Twitter to VIERA CAST further strengthens the interactive options Panasonic VIERA HDTV owners can now use to communicate with family and friends worldwide. Consumers with VIERA CAST-enabled HDTVS can now tweet on Twitter, video chat via Skype, share videos on YouTube and digital photos via Google Picasa right from the comfort of their living rooms.”

"We are committed to offering an easy-to-use, comfortable, and fun NOOK eReading experience across multiple platforms. NOOK for iPhone users can shop Barnes & Noble's vast catalog of eBooks, while enjoying new, customization features and sharing their favorite eBooks with friends for free," said Douglas Gottlieb, Vice President, Digital Products for Barnes & Noble.com. "NOOK for iPhone puts thousands of eBooks in your pocket, and the reading experience is fantastic. It's another way that Barnes & Noble's NOOK offering makes it truly easy to read what you love, anywhere you like."

“We believe that no matter where life takes you, the best in gaming and entertainment should follow,” said Marc Whitten, corporate vice president of Xbox LIVE at Microsoft. “Windows Phone 7 takes a different approach to handheld gaming, utilizing Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Game Studios, leading game publishers, and innovative indie developers, to create powerful, shared experiences for everyone.”

“We have aligned our storage offerings over the last several years to provide our customers choice and value,” said Brad Anderson, Dell senior vice president, Enterprise Product Group. “3PAR brings the same values of performance, agility and ease-of-use to higher end, virtualized storage deployments as EqualLogic does for the entry-level and mid-range, rounding out our industry-leading solutions portfolio.”

"Adding EPIX to our growing library of streaming content, as the exclusive Internet-only distributor of this great content, marks the continued emergence of Netflix as a leader in entertainment delivered over the Web,” said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix. "The EPIX deal is an example of the innovative ways in which we’re partnering with major content providers to broaden the scope and freshness of choices available to our members to watch instantly over the Internet.”

Mark Greenberg, president of EPIX, added: “Netflix is an incredibly popular service and we welcome them as our newest distribution partner. We are pleased to be able to continue our mission of bringing consumers the movies where they want to watch them, while satisfying the differing needs of cable, telco and satellite operators. This deal also underscores the tremendous value of our offerings in the marketplace.”

“This is one of the most significant launches in RIM’s history and we are proud to introduce the new BlackBerry Torch and BlackBerry 6 together with AT&T,” said Mike Lazaridis, president and co-ceo, Research In Motion. “With a new user interface, new browser and new handset design, the highly anticipated BlackBerry Torch and BlackBerry 6 deliver integrated and uncompromising capabilities for consumers and business professionals that preserve the industry-leading strengths of the BlackBerry platform while adding exciting new dimensions.”

The BlackBerry Torch is the first BlackBerry smartphone to launch with BlackBerry 6, a new operating system that retains the familiar features users have come to expect, while redesigning the interface to work with the touch screen and trackpad. BlackBerry 6 includes expanded messaging capabilities, and provides integrated access to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other instant messaging applications. A new WebKit-based browser is also included in the BlackBerry Torch, that renders HTML web pages and HTML email quickly for a improved browsing experience. The BlackBerry Torch also features more multimedia apps that let users download TV shows and watch live TV, as well as create video content and upload it to YouTube. Additionally, BlackBerry App World comes pre-installed, supporting carrier billing through AT&T, making it easier for customers to discover and purchase applications.

“We develop Office for Mac to give you the tools to create great-looking and compatible documents — with options to pick the right edition for your Mac needs,” said Eric Wilfrid, general manager, Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) at Microsoft Corp. “More than ever before, Office 2011 brings the familiar productivity tools and features of Microsoft Office to a suite of applications that work great on the Mac.”

The public will get the first chance to interview R2 when R2 and its team answer questions submitted via Twitter at 10 a.m. on August 4th. Twitter followers can submit their questions to R2 in real time by including the hashtag #4R2 in their questions tweeted to @AstroRobonaut.

"We want YouTube to be the best place to upload video. Without question, the number one requested feature by our creators is to upload videos longer than 10 minutes. We’ve heard you, and today we’re pleased to announce that we’ve increased the upload limit to 15 minutes," said Joshua Siegel, Product Manager, Upload and Video Management.

“BlackBerry App World continues to grow with a rich catalog of personal and business oriented applications that further enhance the BlackBerry smartphone experience,” said Alan Brenner, Senior Vice President, BlackBerry Platform at Research In Motion. “The new features in BlackBerry App World make it even easier for customers to find, purchase and maintain applications for their BlackBerry smartphone.”

Amazon also introduced a new Wi-Fi only addition to the Kindle family - Kindle Wi-Fi. Kindle Wi-Fi will sell for $139. The new 3G Kindle and Kindle Wi-Fi are now available for pre-order, and will ship to customers in over 140 countries and 30 territories beginning August 27th.

"Kindle is the best-selling product on Amazon for two years running. We lowered the price to $189 and sales growth tripled. Now, we are excited to introduce a new generation Kindle that is smaller, lighter, and faster, with 50 percent better contrast. Readers are going to do a double take when they see Kindle's bright new screen and feel how remarkably light the smaller 8.7 ounce design feels in one hand," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder & CEO. "If you don't need the convenience of 3G wireless, we have an incredible new price point--$139 for Kindle Wi-Fi. Kindle Wi-Fi has all the same features, same bookstore, same high-contrast electronic paper display, and it's even a tiny bit lighter at 8.5 ounces. At this price point, many people are going to buy multiple units for the home and family."

“The Chevrolet Volt will be the best vehicle in its class…because it’s in a class by itself,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president of U.S. marketing for General Motors, who made the announcement at the Plug-In 2010 conference. “No other automaker offers an electrically driven vehicle that can be your everyday driver, to take you wherever, whenever. The Volt will be packed with premium content and innovation, standard.”

The Volt will initially be available to Chevrolet customers in California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey, and the Washington D.C. area. To be among the first to purchase a Volt, customers can visit their nearest Chevrolet Volt dealer, or visit: http://www.getmyvolt.com.

“We took the world’s best all-in-one and made it even better,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With the latest processors, high-performance graphics and signature aluminum and glass design, customers are going to love the latest iMac.”

“With built-in MagSafe charging, iSight camera, speakers, and USB ports, the LED Cinema Display is ideal for MacBook and MacBook Pro users,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With its massive 2560 x 1440 resolution, the new 27-inch LED Cinema Display is a perfect fit with our powerful new Mac Pro, and it gives iMac users an easy way to double their screen real estate.”

“The new Mac Pro is the most powerful and configurable Mac we’ve ever made,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With up to 12 cores, the new Mac Pro outperforms our previous top-of-the-line system by up to 50 percent, and with over a billion possible configurations, our customers can create exactly the system they want.”

The new systems also feature an integrated memory controller for faster memory bandwidth and reduced memory latency; Turbo Boost to dynamically boost processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz; and Hyper-Threading to create up to 24 virtual cores. The Mac Pro also comes with the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor with 1GB of memory, but customers can custome configure to upgrade to the even faster ATI Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB of memory if they choose. The ability to install up to four SSD drives is also present.

"Larsson's books have captivated millions of readers around the world and ignited a voracious interest in the lives of its main characters Lisbeth Salander and Michael Blomqvist," said Russ Grandinetti, Vice President of Kindle Content. "It's been exciting to have been a part of introducing so many people to these great books."

"Explorers, such as geologists, often find themselves with a set of observations they would have liked to make, or samples they would have liked to take, if only they had been able to stay longer at a site," said Terry Fong, director of the Intelligent Robotics Group at NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif. "Our work this year is to study how remotely -operated robots, perhaps even vehicles previously used for crew transport, can be used to perform follow-up work."

During HMP-2010, NASA will deploy robots developed by the Intelligent Robotics Group at Ames. The robots, known as K10s, are equipped with a variety of instruments including 3-D scanning lidar, color imagers, spectrometers and ground-penetrating radar. The K10s will map systematically above and below ground structures and characterize rocks, soil and landscape of key areas at Haughton Crater. NASA will also conduct a series of experiments designed to examine how future surface systems, such as crew rovers, might be repositioned robotically from one location to a new rendezvous location with astronauts.

The Charlotte, N.C., AT&T Wi-Fi hotzone is the second to be deployed as part of a pilot project to explore using Wi-Fi to supplement AT&T’s mobile broadband coverage in areas with consistently high 3G traffic and mobile data use. AT&T launched its first pilot Wi-Fi hotzone in New York City’s Times Square in May. Customer usage has been better than expected. AT&T plans to further expand the pilot project with the launch of a third AT&T Wi-Fi hotzone in Chicago in the coming weeks.

“Our first AT&T Wi-Fi hotzone in New York City has received praise from our customers, and we’re excited to introduce this Wi-Fi solution in Charlotte,” said Angie Wiskocil, senior vice president, AT&T Wi-Fi Services. “Wi-Fi plays a key role in our strategy to mobilize everything that’s important to our customers – including entertainment, news, social networks and business apps. With these pilot AT&T Wi-Fi hotzones, we’re examining new ways to use a combination of our Wi-Fi and 3G networks to deliver the best possible mobile broadband experience.”

(1) Motion pictures on DVDs that are lawfully made and acquired and that are protected by the Content Scrambling System when circumvention is accomplished solely in order to accomplish the incorporation of short portions of motion pictures into new works for the purpose of criticism or comment, and where the person engaging in circumvention believes and has reasonable grounds for believing that circumvention is necessary to fulfill the purpose of the use in the following instances:
(i) Educational uses by college and university professors and by college and university film and media studies students;
(ii) Documentary filmmaking;
(iii) Noncommercial videos

(2) Computer programs that enable wireless telephone handsets to execute software applications, where circumvention is accomplished for the sole purpose of enabling interoperability of such applications, when they have been lawfully obtained, with computer programs on the telephone handset.

(3) Computer programs, in the form of firmware or software, that enable used wireless telephone handsets to connect to a wireless telecommunications network, when circumvention is initiated by the owner of the copy of the computer program solely in order to connect to a wireless telecommunications network and access to the network is authorized by the operator of the network.

(4) Video games accessible on personal computers and protected by technological protection measures that control access to lawfully obtained works, when circumvention is accomplished solely for the purpose of good faith testing for, investigating, or correcting security flaws or vulnerabilities, if:
(i) The information derived from the security testing is used primarily to promote the security of the owner or operator of a computer, computer system, or computer network; and
(ii) The information derived from the security testing is used or maintained in a manner that does not facilitate copyright infringement or a violation of applicable law.

(5) Computer programs protected by dongles that prevent access due to malfunction or damage and which are obsolete. A dongle shall be considered obsolete if it is no longer manufactured or if a replacement or repair is no longer reasonably available in the commercial marketplace; and

(6) Literary works distributed in ebook format when all existing ebook editions of the work (including digital text editions made available by authorized entities) contain access controls that prevent the enabling either of the book’s read-aloud function or of screen readers that render the text into a specialized format.

For those who made iPhone 4 purchases before July 23, 2010, they must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, they must apply within 30 days of their iPhone 4 purchase. To qualify for the program, users must have purchased their iPhone 4 by September 30, 2010. iPhone 4 owners who previously purchased a case with cash, a check, or a gift card at an Apple Retail Store can have their money refunded by bringing their receipt to the Apple Store where they purchased their case by September 30, 2010.

NOOK for Android offers the ability to customize text with many font styles and sizes, features an easy-to-use navigation bar, reading in landscape and portrait modes, and graphical page turns. Additionally, using Barnes & Noble's LendMe technology, customers can easily share eligible eBooks for up to 14 days with friends.

"NOOK for Android is customizable, fun and easy to use and we're excited to deliver the most-requested version of our free eReading software to the growing number of mobile customers using Android-based devices," said Douglas Gottlieb, Vice President, Digital Products for Barnes & Noble.com. "Android customers can enjoy the great NOOK eReading experience on their mobile device, including access to our vast digital catalog and their personal B&N digital library at their fingertips. And, of course, Android users can now enjoy Barnes & Noble's unique eBook lending feature to share their favorite eBooks with friends."

AOL’s smartphone portal works on any mobile browser and is designed to make it convenient for users to access their favorite AOL content on any mobile device. For smartphones supporting HTML5, including iPhone and Android devices, the portal provides a touch-driven interface that allows users to easily scroll through articles and content; location-based services that deliver relevant and local weather, movie, traffic and other updates; an application directory to easily find your favorite mobile apps; and support for video content.

Additionally, the free AOL Android app provides a simple way to read content from some of AOL’s most popular sites like PopEater, Engadget and FanHouse. Users can also access sites such as MapQuest and AOL Mail as well as view the AOL app list to find links to all available AOL apps for Android.

“Android has emerged as a top-tier smartphone platform,” said David Temkin, the company’s new Vice President of Mobile. “So, while we’ll continue to focus on development for multiple mobile platforms, this time, we are releasing an early version of an app on Android first – the AOL app. We’re also releasing DailyFinance, one of the most popular apps on other platforms, on Android.” Temkin pointed to AOL’s growing library of smartphone-optimized sites and apps as the beginning of a new focus. “Today’s smartphones offer a completely different experience from the previous generation of WAP-based sites, and AOL will be taking full advantage of the possibilities these new devices can offer, both on the mobile Web and in apps.”

"We're excited that not only will Mark and Kevin bring their talent back to the DC Universe as part of DC Universe Online, but we've hit the jackpot with a full cast that are veterans of movies, TV shows and games that our fans are crazy about," said Sony Online Entertainment Vice President of Development, John Blakely. "Several of these actors are recognized as the definitive voices for these characters, and will help us in creating an authentic and exciting experience for fans when they get in the game."

Conroy and Hamill, who have voiced Batman and The Joker respectively in a number of DC animated projects will be joined by other fan favorites such as Adam Baldwin (Firefly, Serenity, Chuck) as Superman, Gina Torres (Firefly, Serenity, Xena: Warrior Princess, Cleopatra 2525) as Wonder Woman, James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Smallville, Torchwood) as Lex Luthor, and Michelle Forbes (Star Trek: The Next Generation, True Blood, Battlestar Galactica) as Circe.

UltraViolet will allow consumers to watch their digital entertainment across multiple platforms, such as connected TVs, PCs, game consoles, smartphones and tablet PCs, in an easy, consistent way. Since all UltraViolet offerings will work together, consumers will be able to select which products and devices they prefer from a variety of familiar companies – ranging from major studios to consumer electronics companies to cable, web and other service providers. In addition, the UltraViolet name and logo will help identify entertainment products and services designed to work together seamlessly.

“The introduction of the UltraViolet brand is another important step towards the consumer launch of UltraViolet products and services,” said Mitch Singer, DECE president and CTO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. “Our goal is to firmly establish UltraViolet as the symbol for digital entertainment – one that gives consumers the freedom of access wherever they are, the confidence of knowing how it will work and the broadest choice of content, stores and devices.”

Canadian Netflix members will be able to instantly watch a variety of movies and TV episodes on their TVs via a range of consumer electronics devices capable of streaming from Netflix, as well as watching on PCs and Macs. In addition to representing its inaugural international market, Canada will also mark the first streaming-only service promoted by Netflix. At the time of launch, the Netflix Canadian service will be available in English only, but the company said it expects to add French language capability over time.

"We've reached a tipping point with the new price of Kindle--the growth rate of Kindle device unit sales has tripled since we lowered the price from $259 to $189," said Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon.com. "In addition, even while our hardcover sales continue to grow, the Kindle format has now overtaken the hardcover format. Amazon.com customers now purchase more Kindle books than hardcover books--astonishing when you consider that we've been selling hardcover books for 15 years, and Kindle books for 33 months."

Since reports of some customers experiencing signal problems started coming in, the only solutions to come from the company have been to tell users to hold the phone in a different manner, buy a case for it, or return the phone if they weren't happy with it. Recently, Apple posted a letter indicating that a software glitch wasn't displaying the phone's signal strength bars properly, and that a fix was on the way, but the fix is not likely to remedy the true problem, which is harware related, according to several outside tests that have been conducted.

Apple's silence has only made matters worse, with customers becoming angry that no real solution to the problem has been offered up. Several class action lawsuits have been filed, and Consumer Reports stated that it could not fully recommend the iPhone 4 until the signal issues were resolved without added costs to customers. Consumer Reports did, however, praise the iPhone 4 in several other areas, stating that it in many ways it is significantly better than previous iPhone models. Their tests did show that using a case, or the rubber bumper sold by Apple will solve the problem, but they feel the cost of buying a case or bumper shouldn't be passed along to consumers to fix a problem with the device they purchased. Many agree.

The channel will deliver HD video that only NASA can provide, such as live launch coverage of space shuttles and other spacecraft. The "ISS Update," a daily program covering the activities of the on-orbit International Space Station crews, will air on the new HD channel. Video of the Earth shot by crews on the station and from NASA satellites will also be available.

“Taranis is a truly trailblazing project. The first of its kind in the UK, it reflects the best of our nation’s advanced design and technology skills and is a leading programme on the global stage,” said Minister for International Security Strategy Gerald Howarth, while speaking at the unveiling ceremony at BAE Systems in Warton, Lancashire.

"NASA sponsors prize competitions because the agency believes student teams, private companies of all sizes and citizen-inventors can provide creative solutions to problems of interest to NASA and the nation," said Bobby Braun, the agency's chief technologist. "Prize competitions are a proven way to foster technological competitiveness, new industries and innovation across America."

The Nano-Satellite Launch Challenge is to place a small satellite into Earth orbit, twice in one week, with a prize of $2 million. The Night Rover Challenge is to demonstrate a solar-powered exploration vehicle that can operate in darkness using its own stored energy. The prize purse is $1.5 million. The Sample Return Robot Challenge is to demonstrate a robot that can locate and retrieve geologic samples from wide and varied terrain without human control. This challenge has a prize purse of $1.5 million.

“NOOKstudy is a big win for college students: it will not only lighten their backpacks, but also help them save money and study more efficiently,” said Tracey Weber, EVP, Textbooks and Digital Education, Barnes & Noble.com. “NOOKstudy is a revolutionary approach to learning that offers students access to the reading and organizational tools they need, across all content sources and formats, enabling them to study smarter, not harder.”

App Inventor for Android gives everyone, regardless of programming experience, the ability to create mobile applicaitons on their own. The tool has been in teating for the past year in classrooms around the United States, and has proven itself to be instrumental in breaking down the wall of fear and doubt that many have when wondering if programming is something they could ever do themselves. Using App Inventor, students have developed an increased interest in creating mobile applications, and programming in general, inspiring many of them to explore the field more deeply.

"By providing the Mars dataset to the public on the WorldWide Telescope platform, we are enabling a whole new audience to experience the thrill of space," said Chris C. Kemp, chief technology officer for information technology at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

The fully-interactive images and new NASA data will allow viewers to virtually explore Mars and make their own scientific discoveries. New features include the highest resolution fully interactive map of Mars ever created, realistic 3-D renderings of the surface of the planet and video tours with two NASA scientists, James Garvin of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., and Carol Stoker of Ames.

"These incredibly detailed maps will enable the public to better experience and explore Mars," said Michael Broxton, a research scientist in the Intelligent Robotics Group at Ames. "The collaborative relationship between NASA and Microsoft Research was instrumental for creating the software that brings these new Mars images into people's hands, classrooms and living rooms."

"Microsoft has a long-standing relationship with NASA that has enabled us to jointly provide the public with the ability to discover space in a new way," said Tony Hey, corporate vice president of the External Research Division of Microsoft Research.

Kevin Macdonald, the Oscar-winning director of films such as The Last King of Scotland, Touching the Void, and One Day in September, will then edit the most compelling footage into a feature documentary film, to be executive-produced by Ridley Scott, the director behind films such as Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Thelma & Louise, Blade Runner, and Robin Hood. LG Electronics is supporting "Life in a Day" as part of its long-standing "Life’s Good" campaign and to support the creation of quality online content that can be shared and enjoyed by all.

Moonbase Alpha is the first game in NASA's Learning Technologies project. The project supports the delivery of NASA content through interactive technologies such as virtual worlds, games, and software applications to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education. The game is a precursor to a planned NASA-based massively, multiplayer online game project. The project is being designed to have content and missions that require players to gain and demonstrate STEM knowledge to succeed.

"There's no turning back once you read on our beautiful new Kindle DX screen," said Steve Kessel, senior vice president, Amazon Kindle. "With 50 percent better contrast and darker fonts, you'll find it easier than ever to read wherever you happen to be, whether it's outside in bright sunlight or under the low light of your living room. We're excited to offer the new Kindle DX with free 3G wireless at the lower price of $379."

"We are excited to add this functionality to Kindle for iPad and Kindle for iPhone and iPod touch," said Dorothy Nicholls, director, Amazon Kindle. "Readers will already find some Kindle Editions with audio/video clips in the Kindle Store today--from Rose's Heavenly Cakes with video tips on preparing the perfect cake to Bird Songs with audio clips that relate the songs and calls to the birds' appearances. This is just the beginning--we look forward to seeing what authors and publishers create for Kindle customers using the new functionality of the Kindle apps."

“This is the most successful product launch in Apple’s history,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Even so, we apologize to those customers who were turned away because we did not have enough supply.”

"Our customers tell us they love the convenience of having their Kindle library with them everywhere and their reading synchronized across multiple devices," said Dorothy Nicholls, director, Amazon Kindle. "With Kindle for Android, customers can choose from a vast selection of over 620,000 books to read on their Android-powered phone, no matter where they are - on the bus, waiting for a cab, or in between meetings. Kindle for Android and the rest of the free Kindle apps are the perfect companions for readers who don't have their Kindle with them or don't yet own a Kindle."

“Nine months ago, we made a commitment to our customers to bring the openness of Android to the Verizon Wireless network,” said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “Since then, we have introduced the top-selling Android phone in the marketplace today – the DROID by Motorola. DROID X takes that commitment to another level with exclusive content, faster processing speeds, and, of course, the reliability of our network.”

Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola and chief executive officer of Motorola Mobile Devices and Home business added, “Motorola designed DROID X to push the extreme limits of Android innovation, and enable you to do even more with your mobile device. We are breaking down barriers so that you can experience the Web the way it was meant to be and create, share and view content like never before, either in your hand or in your home. Enterprise users will also find DROID X appealing with features including push e-mail and live widgets for e-mail and calendar updates.”

DROID X also includes a 4.3-inch high-resolution screen, a dual-flash, 8-megapixel camera, HD camcorder, as well as DLNA and HDMI connectivity to download, stream, and share personal HD content. DROID X customers will also receive Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 with an over-the-air update later this summer.

Business customers will be happy with support for both Exchange and Gmail for business, with push delivery of e-mail, live widgets that stream messages to the home screen, filter widgets to differentiate work and home e-mail, corporate directory and Global look-up along with a unified calendar for Enterprise and sync with Google Calendar, and security protocols to allow remote password control and wipe via Exchange server.

"White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have proven more challenging to manufacture than expected, and as a result they will not be available until the second half of July. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected."

“People are loving iPad as it becomes a part of their daily lives,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more people around the world, including those in nine more countries next month.”

“People who love to read will find tremendous value with the new NOOK Wi-Fi, the most full-featured, low-cost eReading device on the market, and our bestselling NOOK 3G now at an even lower price,” said Tony Astarita, Vice President, Digital Products, Barnes & Noble.com. “This expanded choice offers best-in-class, best-priced dedicated eBook Readers featuring eBook sharing, access to our vast eBookstore, great free and exclusive content and much more. And with expansion of fast and free Wi-Fi access beyond Barnes & Noble stores to thousands of AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots, we’re bringing additional freedom and flexibility to all NOOK 3G and NOOK Wi-Fi customers.”

"Yesterday Apple and its carrier partners took pre-orders for more than 600,000 of Apple’s new iPhone 4. It was the largest number of pre-orders Apple has ever taken in a single day and was far higher than we anticipated, resulting in many order and approval system malfunctions. Many customers were turned away or abandoned the process in frustration. We apologize to everyone who encountered difficulties, and hope that they will try again or visit an Apple or carrier store once the iPhone 4 is in stock."

“Now the fastest-growing mobile platform, Android has many new devices that are great for eReading and we’re excited to deliver Kobo to the millions of Android users around the world,” said Kobo CEO, Michael Serbinis. “We've adapted the features our customers love and expect from Kobo to ensure that we provide the best reading experience for Android-enabled smartphones. In the near future, Kobo will support other Android-enabled devices such as tablets, netbooks and eReaders.”

"This launch is just the beginning for the OnLive platform. We'll be rolling out new features, capabilities and performance improvements, continually adding new content along with the latest releases, and extending the service to more people," said Steve Perlman, Founder and CEO of OnLive. "Today we're taking the first step toward a future where video game content is increasingly free from the restrictions of device and location, while showcasing the ability to instantly play the latest, most advanced games at the touch of a button."

To commemorate the launch, AT&T has teamed with OnLive to become the official partner of the company's Founding Member Program. This limited-time and limited-availability program for qualified users will include a 1-year free membership to the OnLive Game Service, with an optional second year at $4.95/mo. The Founding Member Program presented by AT&T will be accepting signups through 11:59 PM PDT on July 15th.

At launch, OnLive is offering a broad range of the most popular games from top publishers for instant play. Twenty-three titles will be available on June 17th, with more coming soon. In total, more than 25 publishing partners are now supporting the OnLive platform.

"The incredible support we've received from our publishing partners has been instrumental in helping us get OnLive into people's homes," said Mike McGarvey, COO of OnLive. "These partnerships provide us with the great games we require to deliver the Just Play™ experience which introduces instant access and play functionality for the first time."

“Gamers want something new, something interactive and something fun. Virgin Gaming is just that – access to play the best games in super competitive tournaments with anyone in the world and win the biggest prizes and the most rewards,” said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group, and gamer-in-training. “Giving away over $1 million in cash and prizes this year is proof. We’ve had great success with Virgin Games and Virgin Interactive Entertainment and recognized the enormous potential of an online community of 40 million daily users. I welcome gamers from novice to expert to join the online Virgin Gaming community.”

“Working with major retail partners and PC makers, we’ve made dramatic changes in the way we deliver Office 2010 to give consumers more buying choice, making it easier than ever to unlock the power of Office on new and existing PCs,” said Stephen Elop, president, Microsoft Business Division. “For the first time, people can purchase a Product Key Card at retail to activate Office 2010 preloaded on new PCs. For those who want to download Office 2010 direct from Office.com for an existing PC, the new Click-to-Run technology will have them up and running in a matter of minutes.”

"We have one goal – to provide online backup for every major device and platform. IDrive for WordPress is an attempt in that direction. It is a simple plugin that lets you create an account on the fly, do an immediate backup and schedule automated daily backups for your WordPress files and related mysql databases and tables. Restores are easy too. You also have the ability to manage the account via the IDrive web interface. Initial 2 GB storage is provided for free," said Raghu K. President and CEO of IDrive.com.

IDrive for WordPress features, immediate backup of WordPress blog data (both files as well as MySQL data dump) into your IDrive online backup account, scheduled backups after 12 midnight every day immediate restoration of backed up data from your IDrive online backup account, automatic notification via email on backup and restore status, and detailed logging of backup and restore operations.

Using IDrive, a user's first backup transfers the blog's entire WordPress content. Subsequent backups are incremental, with only the modified data being backed up. In addition, data is transferred securely to the IDrive server using SSL.

“The J Series changes the way consumers interact with their PC enabling them to tap, drag, zoom, rotate and engage with their content and entertainment like never before,” said Mike Lucas, senior vice president of the VAIO business at Sony. “And with its attractive price point, this cutting-edge technology will reach a whole new audience.”

The VAIO J Series comes with three unique hardware buttons — VAIO, ASSIST and DISPLAY OFF for ease of use. Users launch directly into Sony’s Media Gallery software by pushing the designated VAIO button. Pressing the ASSIST button, launches the included VAIO Care software program, and pressing the DISPLAY OFF button allows users to turn off their screen for privacy, or to perform nighttime applications, without sending the PC into hibernation.

The VAIO J Series also features an adjustable stand, wireless keyboard and mouse, built-in wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi technology, a built-in webcam with face-tracking technology and microphone, 2010 Intel Core processor (select models), optional dedicated NVIDIA GeForce series graphics, and Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional 64-bit operating system.

“For years, wireless phones have helped people stay in touch wherever they are. Verizon Wireless is taking the next step by offering Group Communication, a service that lets people use one number to connect with all those people at the same time,” said John Stratton, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer at Verizon Wireless. “Group Communication offers a new way to share information, make plans and run businesses more efficiently, all managed online in your Verizon Wireless account.”

"More and more, people rely on social sites to share and discover information that matters to them, making Yahoo! uniquely positioned to provide people with all of the mainstream methods of content discovery - social, search, communications, and editorial," said Cody Simms, senior director of Social Platforms and Yahoo! Developer Network (YDN) at Yahoo!. "Starting with Facebook, we are bringing all of these elements together to give people one simple, trusted place to share information and connect. We think this offers great benefit to people across the web, and it's key to helping Yahoo! extend our reach and increase engagement."

Starting this week, people who use both Yahoo and Facebook can link their accounts and view and share updates with friends across both networks. People who connect their accounts can consume their Facebook News Feed on the Yahoo homepage and in Yahoo Mail and other Yahoo sites and services. Additionally, people who create and share content on Yahoo sites can easily share their actions with friends back on Facebook.

HTC EVO 4G features include a new video chat service providing two-way voice and video capability included at no additional cost with the preloaded Qik app. Other features include Android 2.1, simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G or Wi-Fi coverage areas, Google Goggles, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, an 8.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera, Built-in mobile hotspot functionality allowing up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 3G or 4G connection, Adobe Flash support, and more.

"By demonstrating how cloud interoperability can facilitate international collaboration and seamless global access to public data, NASA hopes to accelerate the development of cloud standards and the adoption of cloud infrastructure services by the scientific community," said Chris C. Kemp, NASA's Chief Technology Officer for Information Technology.

NASA Nebula and NII's Cloud are built entirely of open-source components and both employ open-data application programming interfaces. NASA and NII will collaborate on open source reference implementations of interoperable cloud services.

"The interoperability between an NII Cloud and the NASA Nebula Cloud is a combined effort toward the creation of an International academic-information infrastructure, which is essential in promoting the global cooperation of research and education," said Masao Sakauchi, NII's director general. "The interoperability of this cloud infrastructure will make it possible to create new academic activities by enabling the software and content to be shared amongst researchers, faculties, and students worldwide."

NASA Nebula is a Cloud Computing service developed by the agency's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., that provides high performance computing, network, and data storage services to NASA scientists and researchers. Nebula allows NASA to share and process large scientific data sets and was one of three flagship projects highlighted in NASA's Open Government Directive.

Japan's NII Cloud provides cloud platform services to Japan's academic and research community. Like Nebula, the NII cloud is developed using open source technologies. By focusing on partnerships and other joint efforts with universities and research institutions throughout Japan, as well as industries and civilian organizations, NII creates state-of-the-art information infrastructure to support education within Japan's broader academic and research community.

"You must look at a number of things when it comes to power management - such as ensuring the phone's operating system is as power-efficient as possible. Now, with our innovative bike charger, people get even more freedom to use their Nokia without worrying about battery life. Bicycles are the most widespread means of transport in many markets around the world, so this is just one more benefit to be gained from an activity people are already doing. This is a great solution to a real challenge, whether people will use it due to limited access to electricity, or to be more environmentally responsible," said Alex Lambeek, Vice President at Nokia.

“Our guest’s response to Kindle has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Mark Schindele, senior vice president, Target. “We are thrilled to bring guests nationwide this incredibly light, portable, easy-to-read product that allows them to get all the news and books they want.”

"TARMAC is a milestone for the use of the iPhone and iPad in businesses," says equinux CEO Till Schadde. "We've tailored TARMAC specifically to the iPhone platform rather than for a myriad of other devices. TARMAC is the only dedicated solution for the iPhone and iPad, making no technical compromises."

"Customers around the world are experiencing the magic of iPad, and seem to be loving it as much as we do," said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. "We appreciate their patience, and are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone."

“Using Skype on 3G has been the number one request among our iPhone customers. This new version is a great step towards enabling our customers to take and use Skype everywhere they go”, said Russ Shaw General Manager for Mobile, Skype. “Using Skype on iPhone without being restricted to the availability of a WiFi network will open up new ways for Skype customers to stay connected and make free or low-cost calls whenever they want, wherever they are in the world.”

"In the iP39, we’ve created a speaker solution that not only exudes the look and feel of a high-end kitchen appliance, but gives users added functionality in the kitchen like never before,” said Evan Stein, Vice President of Marketing, iHome. "Now users can prepare their favorite meals from the best cooking apps, all while listening to and charging their iPhone or iPod."

"Parents and children can now experience the same excitement and fun found in our in-store B&N Storytimes in the comfort of their own homes with our new Online Storytime," said Rachel Jarrett, Director of Kids and Lifestyle Products for Barnes & Noble.com. "Children exposed to read-aloud storytelling at a young age develop language and literacy skills sooner than those who are not. We’re excited to bring some of our nation’s bestselling children’s authors and celebrities — and their stories — into America’s homes and help children learn and grow."

“While many iconic smartphones are superb web-browsing tools, today it is possible to make nearly every phone capable of browsing the Web gracefully,” said Jon von Tetzchner, Co-founder, Opera Software. “Because the number of mobile-web users will eventually dwarf wireline users, making the Web works flawlessly only on a handful of mobile devices is to turn our collective backs on more than a billion new users. We believe access to the Web is a universal right, and as more companies embrace developing sites for the wide spectrum of mobile-web users, we will come closer to that goal than ever before.”

“Sony continues to be a pioneer in this market, and in the years since we unveiled the first eReader, we’ve hit a global tipping point in digital reading with demand for and sales of the Reader dramatically increasing in 2009,” said Steve Haber, president of Sony Electronics’ Digital Reading Business Division. “Sony’s strategy has always been to make the Reader a global product and we’ll take a thoughtful approach to country expansion that will consider not just the hardware experience within these new countries but the content experience as well.”

"We’ve designed the most easy-to-use, highly customizable eReading experience for the iPad. Ours is the only app that enables iPad users to share eBooks with friends, shop Barnes & Noble’s vast catalog of eBooks and periodicals and access your personal Barnes & Noble digital library across multiple devices,” said Douglas Gottlieb, Vice President, Digital Products for Barnes & Noble.com. “We believe our customers will appreciate the book-centric touches we’ve incorporated into our iPad app experience – including some extra large text sizes, ample margins, and line lengths and spacing inspired by classic book design conventions – along with the opportunity to fully personalize that experience to enjoy reading books whichever ways they like best."

"The Hohm Score provides an easy way for anyone to measure their home energy efficiency, and compare it with others. It’s important to note that the average Hohm Score here in the U.S. is a failing grade," said Troy Batterberry, product unit manager of Microsoft Hohm. "Fortunately, by making some simple changes to your household, consumers can easily achieve a passing mark, and save an estimated tens of billions of dollars each and every year."

The third of five shuttle missions planned for 2010, this was the last scheduled flight for Atlantis. The mission, designated STS-132, delivered the Russian-built Mini Research Module-1 to the International Space Station. Also known as Rassvet ("dawn" in Russian), the module provides additional storage space and a new docking port for Russian Soyuz and Progress spacecraft. The mission's three spacewalks focused on replacing and installing components outside the station, including replacing six batteries, installing a communications antenna and adding parts to the Canadian Dextre robotic arm.

“Netflix ready devices are a popular way for our members to instantly watch the huge library of TV episodes and movies available from Netflix that can be watched instantly on their TVs,” said Bill Holmes, vice president of business development at Netflix. “Netflix is expanding our investment in PlayReady and making PlayReady our primary DRM technology because it best meets the requirements of our content suppliers and device partners while allowing us to benefit from efficiencies in our content delivery infrastructure.”

“Microsoft and Netflix have worked closely on the technologies enabling Netflix members to instantly watch movies — including PlayReady and Silverlight — since the initial planning of instant streaming from Netflix,” said Andreas Mueller-Schubert, general manager of the Media Platforms Business at Microsoft. “By working with Netflix on this broader support for Microsoft PlayReady and PIFF, more people — using more devices — will enjoy the immediacy and choice that the pioneering service of Netflix delivers.”

"Users are increasingly relying on mobile devices to communicate and access the Internet and they are looking for seamless integration between those devices and PCs. This is especially true in many emerging markets where we are introducing the Yahoo brand to many new-to-Net users," said Rose Tsou, senior vice president, Asia Region at Yahoo. "Koprol was uniquely designed for mobile phones and within a year has already built a strong user base. Yahoo provides the global scale and technology to accelerate growth in Indonesia as well as introduce the service to new markets."

The Pandigital Novel 7-inch Color Multimedia eReader has a full-color TFT LCD display that lets readers enjoy books and periodicals displayed in personalized bookshelves with full-color book covers and original color photos. The full-color 800 x 600 resolution and edge-to-edge glass screen also lets customers enjoy their digital photos in a virtual album as well as watch video on the go.

"First and foremost, the Pandigital Novel eReader was designed to deliver a world-class e-reading experience," said Dean Finnegan, CEO and founder, Pandigital. "By focusing on delivering superior content from Barnes & Noble, an easy-to-use design and an excellent customer experience, Pandigital is delivering a value proposition not currently available in the eReader category. With its many additional features, Pandigital Novel customers will be able to read what they want and do more of what they want on the go with an affordable product that is simple and fun to use."

"We’re proud to offer Pandigital Novel customers simple and integrated access to our vast Barnes & Noble eBookstore to help them discover and enjoy a wide array of eBooks and periodicals," said Chris Peifer, Vice President of Business Development, Barnes & Noble.com. "Pandigital Novel users can easily access their existing Barnes & Noble digital content and enjoy sharing a wide variety of eBooks with friends through innovative LendMe technology – whether or not those friends have a dedicated eBook reader."

"The rugged Toughbook 19 convertible tablet is a proven solution, validated by years of success in the field,” said Kyp Walls, director of product management, Panasonic Solutions Company. “With the new Intel processor, our users will benefit from the combination of great performance, easy remote access and security without sacrificing battery life while on the move. In addition, offering optional Gobi2000 and WiMAX will improve the mobile connectivity experience for our customers."

As part of the alliance, Nokia will be the exclusive, global provider of Yahoo's maps and navigation services, integrating Ovi Maps across Yahoo properties, branded as "powered by Ovi." Yahoo will become the exclusive, global provider of Nokia's Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat services branded as "Ovi Mail / Ovi Chat powered by Yahoo!" Additionally, Nokia and Yahoo plan to work on ID federation between their services, beginning by making it easy for people to use their Ovi user IDs across select Yahoo properties to easily access the online content and services they need.

"Delivering great user experiences - both online and on your mobile - is what this alliance is all about," said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, CEO, Nokia. "We're enabling millions of Yahoo! customers in key markets including North America to discover the unique capabilities that Ovi Maps brings. Similarly, Yahoo!'s online expertise will bring exciting mail and messaging enhancements to millions of Ovi Mail customers across almost every country around the world, many of whom will have their first Internet experience on their mobile."

"What a combination," said Carol Bartz, CEO, Yahoo!. "We're excited to expand the reach of our best-in-class Mail and Messenger services, bringing personalized experiences to more people across the mobile Web, particularly in emerging markets where we are seeding the next generation of Yahoo! users. At the same time, we believe Nokia's strength and continued investment in maps and navigation will greatly enhance our existing products, enabling us to focus on areas that are core to our business."

"With the new Amazon WebStore, we are making it simple for retailers and manufacturers to build and operate a world-class e-commerce business tailored to their brand and customers," said Scott Pulsipher, director, Amazon WebStore. "By leveraging Amazon's technology and infrastructure, Amazon WebStore levels the playing field for small- and medium-sized businesses, helping them quickly and easily build their businesses and improve the customer experience."

The new Amazon WebStore capabilities include, self-service setup, flexible layout and merchandising tools, unified interface for managing sales and inventory, automated and easy-to-use marketing tools, multichannel applications, traffic-driving and conversion features, pre-built integration to Selling on Amazon with a single administration environment, easy leverage of Fulfillment by Amazon, and ready access to tens of millions of Amazon customers.

“This is an excellent opportunity for PopBox and Popcorn Hour to bring our community an amazing experience, and spectacular 3D content in the home,” said Alex Limberis, COO, PopBox. “Content created in 3D should be enjoyed in 3D. Leveraging the RealD Format gives our community a new dimension of HDTV entertainment right out of the gate.”

With Google TV, consumers will now be able to search and watch content available from a variety of sources including TV providers, the web, their personal content libraries, and mobile applications. Google TV is based on the Android platform and runs the Google Chrome web browser. Users can access all of their usual TV channels as well as Internet and cloud-based information and applications, including Adobe Flash based content, with the same simplicity as browsing the Web.

Using the Intel Atom processor CE4100, designed specifically for consumer electronics, the new platform will offer home theatre quality A/V performance. Sony and Logitech said they would be delivering products based on the new Intel Atom processor and running Google TV later this year.

Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman and CEO said, “We are very proud to be working with this distinguished set of partners, all of whom have decades of experience in hardware, design and retail.”

Sony announced plans to introduce “Sony Internet TV,” the first TV lineup incorporating the Google TV platform, in the Fall of 2010 with the lineup featuring both a standalone TV model and set top box-type unit incorporating a Blu-ray Disc drive.

Logitech will introduce a companion box that brings Google TV to existing HDTV home entertainment systems, with the Intel Atom CE4100 processor powering both the Logitech and Sony devices. Google TV devices will also be sold at Best Buy locations nationwide later this year. Additionally, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 will be integrated directly into the Google Chrome browser on Google TV, enabling viewers to enjoy Flash content including games, animations, applications, videos, audio and more.

Android 2.2 offers new features for consumers, including portable hotspot functionality, support for Adobe Flash within the Android Browser, and improvements to Android Market. Android 2.2 will also deliver new tools and options for developers, including performance & speed enhancements, new enterprise capabilities, the addition of the V8 Javascript engine to the Android browser, and a new set of APIs and services.

“The growth of the Android ecosystem continues to exceed our expectations,” said Andy Rubin, VP, Engineering. “Every day, 100,000 new people start using Android-based handsets. There are now more than 180,000 active Android developers who have contributed over 50,000 apps to the Android Market. Froyo is another step toward making Android an even better platform for develoeprs, enterprises and consumers.”

Google TV merges traditional TV programming with the wide amount of content on the web, allowing viewers access, control, and flexibility over all forms of digital content. DISH Network subscribers using Google TV can simultaneously search for content across DISH Network, the Internet, and their DVRs. They can overlay online content related to television shows, movies, actors and more; and also hyperlink web content back to multichannel TV.

"DISH Network has enjoyed a strong partnership with Google for many years, built on a common foundation of innovative thinking and risk-taking," said Charlie Ergen, Chairman, President and CEO of DISH Network. "DISH Network's integration of Google TV marks the next evolution in television, and DISH Network customers will be able to enjoy the best of TV and the web in one platform using their existing HD DVR receivers and a Google TV device."

"We are excited to bring the web to television and enable developers to innovate on the Google TV platform," said Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO, Google. "With DISH Network's contributions, Google TV delivers a richer user experience and a compelling product for consumers."

“As a company that has achieved much of its success by building mutually beneficial relationships with publishers and authors, Barnes & Noble’s new PubIt! service represents an exciting evolution and significant opportunity in the digital content arena,” said Theresa Horner, director, digital products, Barnes & Noble. “Barnes & Noble is uniquely positioned to support writers and publishers and bring their exciting digital works to the broadest audience of readers anywhere.”

"Combining our world-class editorial team with Associated Content's makes this a game-changer," said Carol Bartz, CEO, Yahoo! Inc. "Together, we'll create more content around what we know our users care about, and open up new and creative avenues for advertisers to engage with consumers across our network. These are important aspects of building engaging consumer experiences on Yahoo!, and one of the reasons why we're one of the most visited destinations online."

"The Associated Content team and our 380,000 contributors are looking forward to joining Yahoo! and to the opportunities that being part of a global Internet brand presents," said Luke Beatty, Associated Content founder and president. "Combining our crowd sourced content with Yahoo!'s distribution, world class editorial team and online marketing leadership will accelerate our growth as we continue to leverage our best-of-breed platform to deliver high quality compelling content on more than 60,000 topics."

“Microsoft has filed an action today, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, against Salesforce.com for infringement of nine Microsoft patents by their CRM product.

"Kindle for Android is the perfect companion application for Kindle and Kindle DX owners, and is also a great way for customers to enjoy over 540,000 books in the Kindle Store even if they don't yet have a Kindle," said Jay Marine, director, Amazon Kindle. "We think customers are going to love the convenience and simplicity of having instant access to a massive selection of books from Amazon on their Droid, Nexus, Incredible and many more Android devices."

“The Web is evolving quickly as a development platform, and real-time video and audio communication over the Internet are becoming important new tools for users,” said Rian Liebenberg, Engineering Director at Google. “GIPS’s technology provides high quality, real-time audio and video over an IP network, and we’re looking forward to working with the GIPS team at Google to continue innovating for the Web platform.”

“This is an exciting milestone for GIPS as we join Google with a shared vision to transform and accelerate IP communications,” said Emerick Woods, Global IP Solutions CEO. “With Google’s global reach, scale and widely recognized leadership, we are confident that our existing customers will continue to be fully supported while we continue to enhance and extend our products and technology at Google.”

To redeem the free eBook, customers simply enter the weekly access code at www.bn.com/redeem, and download the title to their Barnes & Noble digital library. Each access code can be redeemed through July 1, 2010. Among the titles from bestselling authors and series offered in the Fun and Free eBook promotion are "The Long Tail" by Chris Anderson, "Home Safe" by Elizabeth Berg, "Storm Front" by Jim Butcher, "One Shot" by Lee Childs and "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith.

“With our Fun and Free eBook promotion, we’re giving Barnes & Noble customers an easy way to enjoy great digital reads from bestselling authors at no cost, just for visiting our store and showing their Barnes & Noble eBookstore-powered or BN eReader-enabled device to one of our booksellers,” said Theresa Horner, director, digital products, Barnes & Noble. “Our trained booksellers can help customers access the right software for their devices and encourage them to come back each week to get the latest access code to redeem yet another free great read.”

"HTC EVO 4G is a fantastic 3G device, but when you use it in our growing 4G coverage area, it becomes a multimedia powerhouse," said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO. "The EVO 4G experience is much like going from TV to HDTV. But EVO has more than just an impressive list of features - it is also fun to use with remarkable gaming, video and web-browsing capabilities."

"Following the launch of the Amazon App for iPhone and iPod touch, we've used our customers' feedback to help us build a fun and intuitive shopping destination on the iPad," said Sam Hall, director of Amazon Mobile. "This application offers customers a unique, interactive experience that takes full advantage of the visual and tactile nature of the iPad."

The Amazon App for iPad includes purchasing using Amazon's 1-Click ordering and Amazon Prime, tracking packages or modifying orders using the Your Account feature, personalized recommendations, editorial and customer reviews, browsing of Amazon's Bestsellers, Gold Box Deal of the Day and Lightning Deals, Wish List access and Universal Wish List access, plus the ability to watch movie trailers and listen to song samples.

"Consumers want to access video any time, any place, and Verizon continues to expand our high-quality entertainment services, providing FiOS customers with access and control," said Mike Ritter, chief marketing officer for Verizon. "We will continue to work with companies like Time Warner and other early adopters to remain a leader in delivering the best content over the best network."

Time Warner Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes said, "Verizon has been a great partner as we've explored new ways for their subscribers to access and interact with our popular networks. TNT and TBS will now be available online to FiOS subscribers at no added cost. In less than a year, we've been able to launch our vision of delivering TV Everywhere to nearly 20 million customers nationwide."

"Consumers want better picture quality in a smaller form factor. Sony has made that a reality with these cameras. The NEX-5 and NEX-3 cameras truly embody Sony's make.believe spirit," said Kristen Elder, director of Sony's alpha digital imaging business. "These new cameras are the game-changers everyone has been waiting for and will revolutionize the consumer experience by offering outstanding picture quality with a totally pocketable size."

Unlike conventional DSLR models, the new models reduce the thickness of both camera bodies to about an inch. The NEX-5, constructed from magnesium alloy, and the NEX-3, with a polycarbonate casing, offer a newly developed 14.2 megapixel sensor, which is about 60 percent larger than the sensor in micro four-thirds cameras. The cameras also feature Sweep Panorama, which lets consumers capture up to 226-degree horizontal shots or 151-degree vertical shots. Both models will be ready for 3D Sweep Panorama this July (with a firmware update).

The NEX-5 and NEX-3 also support three new E-mount lenses which are being introduced, including a 16mm F2.8 wide angle prime lens, an 18mm-55mm F3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, and an 18mm-200mm F3.5-6.3 high magnification zoom lens. Both cameras are also supplied with a clip-on flash that attaches via the smart accessory terminal when needed. The new cameras accept both Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD (including both SDHC and SDXC formats) media.

“Adobe continues to innovate and develop media playback solutions that enable our customers and partners to build their businesses and become more profitable; whether it’s by helping to protect and monetize video content or by offering new options for delivering media to the Flash Platform. With approximately 75 percent of video on the Web delivery with Flash technology, Adobe and its broadcast and media customers are leading the industry and revolutionizing how the digital video industry creates and consumes rich media,” said Doug Mack, vice president and general manager of Digital Imaging and Rich Media Solutions at Adobe.

"Intel has delivered its first product that is opening the door for Intel Architecture [IA] in the smartphone market segment," said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Ultra Mobility Group. "Through "Moorestown," Intel is scaling the benefits of IA while significantly reducing the power, cost and footprint to better address handheld market segments. As a result of our efforts, the Intel Atom processor is pushing the boundaries of higher performance at significantly lower power to show what's possible as handheld devices become small, powerful mobile computers."

“Our alliance with Nokia aims to bring the Microsoft Office productivity experience to the millions of people using Nokia smartphones around the world,” said Kirt Debique, general manager, Microsoft Office Communications Platform & Solutions Group, Microsoft. “With the arrival of Communicator Mobile for Nokia today, we have a great start to fulfilling our joint vision.”

Communicator Mobile enables people to see their colleagues’ availability and click to communicate with them using the best method, from instant messaging and e-mailing to texting and making a phone call. The names and statuses of colleagues are embedded directly into the devices’ contacts application, enabling people to update their own presence, start and join instant messaging sessions, and begin calls directly from the contact card.

“This application really provides a much more efficient way to work with others, as you can see if someone is busy or available and the best way to start a conversation with them,” said Ukko Lappalainen, vice president at Nokia. “It also meets all of the requirements for the enterprise: cost-effective to implement, secure, familiar and reliable.”

"For both individuals and organizations, offsite document storage is critical to reducing business risk and maximizing business uptime," said Mike Pugh, vice president, marketing for j2 Global Communications. "Lost notebooks, crashed hard drives, and deleted files hit you when you least expect—and can least afford—them. Since faxes are among a business' most important documents, offering lifetime storage is one way we can maximize the value of our service to customers by providing them with an easy way to preserve and access these critical documents."

“One million iPads in 28 days—that’s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with iPhone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Demand continues to exceed supply and we’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more customers.”

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April 29, 2010

The buy could be a great boon to HP, if handled correctly. With ownership of Palm's webOS, HP could develop a new line of smartphones that would allow it to enter the marketplace along with competitors such as Dell, who are preparing for the release of their own new line of phones. Other mobile devices could also benefit from the purchase, as tablet PC manufacturers look to the possibility of using smartphone operating systems for their new devices, instead of full versions of operating systems, a strategy that has so far been working well for Apple and its iPad line of tablet computers. With HP's upcoming Slate expected to run a full version of Windows 7, it's not too much of a stretch to consider the possibility of a less expensive line of HP tablets that would run on a version of the webOS being brought into the mix as well. With the iPad already looking to dominate the emerging tablet market, companies will have to embrace new ideas to make their products stand out and be more competitive. HP seems to be doing just that, and it should be interesting to see just what this new purchase means for future products from the company

April 29, 2010

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April 28, 2010

Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than 600 licensing agreements and continues to develop programs that make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio. The program was developed to open access to Microsoft’s research and development investments and its broad patent and IP portfolio. For more information about Microsoft’s licensing programs, visit: www.microsoft.com/iplicensing

April 28, 2010

The Nokia N8 is powered by the latest version of Symbian 3, and will come with free global Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation, with support for more than 70 countries. For developers, Nokia also announced that the Nokia N8 is Nokia's first device to be integrated with Qt, a software development environment that simplifies development and makes it possible to build applications once and deploy them across Symbian and other software platforms. Nokia has also made the Nokia Qt SDK available, in its initial beta. The Nokia N8 will be available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010.

April 27, 2010

Earth View Comes to Google Maps
Google announced that Google Maps will now feature Earth view. Users can now move down from space to explore their favorite parts of the planet in 3D, offering them a true three-dimensional perspective which lets them experience mountains in full detail, 3D buildings, and first-person dives beneath the ocean. To access Earth view, users simply need to click the new “Earth” button in Google Maps. If they do not yet have the Google Earth Plugin downloaded, they will be prompted to do so the first time they click the button. To learn more about Earth view in Google Maps, visit: maps.google.com/earthview

April 27, 2010

Skyhook produces over three hundred million location requests every day over tens of millions of mobile devices. Core Location uses a combination of Wi-Fi, cellular and GPS readings in order to produce a single, accurate location quickly and in all environments. For more information, visit: www.skyhookwireless.com

April 27, 2010

U.S. customers who have been waiting for the Nexus One to come to Verizon Wireless’ network will have to continue to wait. Google has instead instructed Verizon users to pre-order the Droid Incredible by HTC, a new Android phone with similar features to Nexus One, stating that the Droid Incredible will be available in stores on April 29th. For more information, visit: www.google.com/phone

April 26, 2010

A new interoperability platform has also been added to BlackBerry MVS 5 to enable telecommunications companies to offer BlackBerry MVS 5 as part of their corporate phone system offerings. RIM is working with leading companies to make BlackBerry MVS available for a range of PBX systems. BlackBerry MVS 5 is expected to be available later this year. For more information, visit: www.blackberry.com/mvs

April 26, 2010

April 26, 2010

Hubble fans worldwide are being invited to take an interactive journey with Hubble by visiting www.hubblesite.org where they can share the ways Hubble has affected them by sending an e-mail, posting a Facebook message, or sending a cell phone text message. Fan messages will be stored in the Hubble data archive along with the telescope's science data. Fans can also find Hubble on Twitter by following @HubbleTelescope or post tweets using the Twitter hashtag #hst20.

April 23, 2010

April 23, 2010

Earlier this month, Verizon launched a comprehensive sustainability program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve energy. In 2009, Verizon's energy reduction and recycling measures reduced the company's CO2 emissions by more than 793 million pounds, approximately the amount of CO2 emitted by 46,700 homes in a year. The company also improved its rate of emissions per million dollars in revenue to 60.2 metric tons of CO2 in 2009, from 64.4 metric tons in 2008.

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April 20, 2010

The National Community College Aerospace Scholars is a pilot program based on the Texas Aerospace Scholars. Both programs are designed to encourage community and junior college students to enter careers in science and engineering, with a goal of attracting them to the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines critical to NASA's future missions. For more information about NASA's education programs, visit: www.nasa.gov/education

April 20, 2010

April 20, 2010

For more information, visit: www.opera.com

April 15, 2010

Cablevision, Comcast and Time Warner Cable Internet Customers Can Now Roam Free Across Three WiFi Networks
Cablevision, Comcast, and Time Warner Cable announced an agreement to allow their high-speed Internet customers to roam freely across the companies' respective WiFi networks at no additional charge, expanding the reach of cable WiFi in the New York metropolitan area. High-speed Internet customers served by any of the companies can now receive free wireless Internet access on a full range of WiFi-enabled devices, including the iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and laptop computers.

The companies have deployed thousands of WiFi access points across the market, providing free wireless Internet connections as a complement to broadband service as demand for mobile data continues to increase. Each access point today displays authentication options for all three WiFi services - Optimum WiFi, Time Warner Cable WiFi and Xfinity WiFi - allowing customers to use their own provider's sign-on process to get online.

"Cable providers interconnecting WiFi services so customers can roam freely across networks is an extremely meaningful and transformative development," said John Bickham, Cablevision's president of cable and communications. "This agreement – the first of its kind and, we believe, the first of many – combines the reach and the value of our respective WiFi deployments and delivers fast and free wireless Internet access that stretches across the market, at a time when consumer demand for mobile data is exploding."

"Our customers are purchasing devices that have WiFi built into them and increasingly want wireless broadband access anytime, anywhere," said Cathy Avgiris, SVP and GM of Communications and Data Services at Comcast. "With this partnership, we're excited to offer a great in-home and on-the-go Internet experience. As a result, our Xfinity Internet and High-Speed 2go customers can now connect and enjoy their devices in more locations in the tri-state area."

"This unique partnership is a win-win for our one million Road Runner customers in the NYC metro area, adding another dimension of value and convenience," said Howard Szarfarc, Executive Vice President of Time Warner Cable's NYC region.

With more and more WiFi-enabled devices coming to market, WiFi access to the Internet is becoming more important each day. Hopefully more cities will see this kind of interconnection soon.

April 15, 2010

Israel to Ban iPad Imports
Israel has reportedly banned iPad imports, fearing the iPad's wireless features could interfere with other devices, due to its ability to transmit at higher levels than other devices in the country. Though the ban is expected to be resolved soon, confiscated iPads are reportedly being held by customs until the device's owners either leave the country or ship them back home.

April 15, 2010

Faced with this surprisingly strong US demand, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the international launch of iPad by one month, until the end of May. We will announce international pricing and begin taking online pre-orders on Monday, May 10. We know that many international customers waiting to buy an iPad will be disappointed by this news, but we hope they will be pleased to learn the reason—the iPad is a runaway success in the US thus far.

April 14, 2010

The new Flip SlideHD is pre-loaded with the proprietary FlipShare software that allows consumers to easily organize, create and share their videos. Using a PC or Mac, Flip video content can be instantly uploaded, both privately and publicly, and ready for one-click sharing. Videos can also be shared on social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace and YouTube, as well as in email, mobile devices, Flip Channels, and on TVs. SlideHD is available now for $279.99 at major retailers, online retailers, and at the Flip store at: www.theflip.com/store

April 13, 2010

Prices for the new MacBook Pro models start at $1,199 for the 13-inch model, $1,799 for the 15-inch model, and $2,299 for the 17-inch model. The new models are available for purchase starting today. For more information, visit: www.apple.com/macbookpro

April 13, 2010

Once Twitter has had a chance to study the results of the new Promoted Tweets service, the company plans to allow Promoted Tweets to be shown by Twitter clients, other partners, and to expand beyond Twitter search, including displaying relevant Promoted Tweets in user timelines in a way that they feel will be useful to the user. The company also pointed out that one difference between a Promoted Tweet and a regular Tweet is that Promoted Tweets must resonate with users. If users don’t interact with a Promoted Tweet, such as replying to it, favoriting it, or Retweeting it, the Promoted Tweet will disappear.

April 13, 2010

The first Samsung communications and entertainment devices to support PlayReady are expected to be available for consumers this year, and Samsung expects to migrate from Windows Media Digital Rights Management to PlayReady across its communications and entertainment products worldwide by 2012.

April 13, 2010

The Opera Mini App is available for free from the App Store.

April 13, 2010

NOOK is expected to arrive at Best Buy beginning April 18th.

April 13, 2010

April 12, 2010

For more information, visit: www.seagate.com/movies

April 12, 2010

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April 7, 2010

Customers of Amazon SNS benefit from pay-as-you-go pricing with no up-front fees or commitments. The only costs of sending messages through Amazon SNS are small per-request, notification delivery, and data transfer fees. Developers can get started with Amazon SNS for free. Each month, Amazon SNS customers pay no charges for the first 100,000 Amazon SNS Requests, no charges for the first 100,000 Notifications over HTTP, and no charges for the first 1,000 Notifications over Email. The company stated that many applications may be able to operate just within these free tier limits. For more information, visit: http://aws.amazon.com/sns

April 7, 2010

U.S. Court of Appeals Rules Against FCC on Net Neutrality
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against the FCC on the matter of Net Neutrality, siding with Comcast, stating that the FCC lacks the authority to impose restrictions on broadband providers and how they operate their networks.

“The FCC is firmly committed to promoting an open Internet and to policies that will bring the enormous benefits of broadband to all Americans. It will rest these policies -- all of which will be designed to foster innovation and investment while protecting and empowering consumers -- on a solid legal foundation," said Federal Communications Commission Spokesperson Jen Howard. “Today’s court decision invalidated the prior Commission’s approach to preserving an open Internet. But the Court in no way disagreed with the importance of preserving a free and open Internet; nor did it close the door to other methods for achieving this important end.”

The decision came as a great victory for Comcast, who challenged the FCC after being cited when customers complained about the company blocking certain peer-to-peer applications on its network. Though the FCC intends to continue to work towards "a free and open Internet," the court's ruling could have further implications down the road if other challenges arise. Stay tuned...

April 7, 2010

April 6, 2010

Thinking about buying an iPad?
See In Tech Today's Hands-on iPad Review: iPad: Hands-on Review
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April 5, 2010

Kindle App for iPad includes automatic synccing with Kindle and Kindle compatible devices, all-new user interface tailored to the large size, look, and feel of iPad, customizable appearance, page turn animations, and more. The Kindle App for iPad is available for free from the App Store on iPad or through iTunes. For more information, visit: www.amazon.com/kindleforipad

April 5, 2010

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The iFund has invested in 14 companies to date, including Booyah, GOGII, iControl, ng:moco, Pelago (Whrrl), Shazam, and shopkick. For more information, visit: www.kpcb.com/initiatives/ifund/faq.html

March 31, 2010

Hohm, an Internet-based service, is designed to help customers avoid unnecessary expense by providing insight into their energy usage patterns and suggesting recommendations to increase conservation. With Ford electric vehicles, Hohm also will help drivers to determine the best time to charge their vehicle. Ford and Microsoft also plan to continue to work with utility partners and municipalities to help further develop the energy ecosystem. Ford’s work includes collaboration with a dozen North American energy companies to road-test a fleet of 21 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid vehicles. The research has accumulated more than 160,000 miles of real-world data, which provided important groundwork for the new Hohm application.

March 31, 2010

Since 2006, HiRISE has obtained approximately 13,000 observations covering dozens of square miles, including areas from a student-suggestion program called NASA Quest. However, only about 1 percent of the Martian surface has been photographed. The public is encouraged to recommend sites for the other 99 percent. To make a suggestion, visit: uahirise.org/hiwish

March 31, 2010

March 30, 2010

iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3rd in the US for $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, and $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores, most Best Buy stores, select Apple Authorized Resellers and campus bookstores. The iBooks app for iPad including Apple’s iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3rd.

March 29, 2010

March 26, 2010

Google's goal is to reach a total of at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people with the experiment, and help to improve Internet access everywhere.

March 26, 2010

Customers need a Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use Skype mobile. Skype-to-Skype calls will not be charged against their monthly minute allowances or data plans. Skype mobile will be available initially on millions of best-selling Verizon Wireless 3G smartphones, including the BlackBerry Storm 9530, Storm2 9550, Curve 8330, Curve 8530, 8830 World Edition, and Tour 9630 smartphones, as well as DROID by Motorola, DROID ERIS by HTC and Motorola DEVOUR.

March 25, 2010

For more information, visit: www.microsoft.com/communicationsserver

March 24, 2010

GoDaddy to Stop Domain Registrations in China
Following Google's announcement earlier this week that it will stop censoring search in China, GoDaddy has reportedly said that it will stop registering domain names in the country. Citing numerous cyber-based attacks that seemed to have originated in China, the company has decided that although it will continue to manage the domain names of current customers, it will no longer be accepting any new registrations.

March 24, 2010

Customers will be able to purchase HTC EVO 4G through all Sprint channels and through national retail partners, RadioShack, Best Buy and Walmart, this summer. Pricing will be announced at a later date. Pre-registration begins today at www.sprint.com/evo

March 23, 2010

Kindle Apps for Tablet Computers will also feature free book samples, and the ability to search, browse, and purchase more than 450,000 Kindle books, including 101 of 112 New York Times Best Sellers. The new apps will be coming soon.

March 23, 2010

Today Google announced that they have stopped censoring Google Search, Google News, and Google Images on Google.cn. Users visiting Google.cn are now being redirected to Google.com.hk, where Google is offering uncensored search in simplified Chinese, specifically designed for users in mainland China and delivered via the company's servers in Hong Kong. Users in Hong Kong will continue to receive their existing uncensored, traditional Chinese service, also from Google.com.hk. This new approach of providing uncensored search in simplified Chinese from Google.com.hk is entirely legal, according to the company, and Google stated that it hopes the Chinese government will respect their decision. Google also stated that it intends to continue R&D work in China and also intends to maintain a sales presence there.

March 22, 2010

Kindle for Mac is available to customers around the world as a free download. To download the free app, visit www.amazon.com/kindleformac

March 18, 2010

HTC also wrote that the O2 XDA by HTC was the first 3.5-inch color touch screen smartphone in the world in 2002, and that the T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition by HTC was the first 3.5-inch color touch screen smartphone in the United States in 2002. The company also invited people to visit www.htc.com/history to view an overview of its history.

March 18, 2010

March 17, 2010

Yahoo expects to complete the acquisition in the second quarter of 2010. Financial terms were not disclosed.

March 17, 2010

Access to the first region is available at an introductory price of $24.99 (normally $29.99) until April 12th with no hidden charges or additional monthly fees. Each regional map can be accessed as an In App Purchase for an introductory $12.99 (normally $14.99). MobileNavigator with map access for all of North America (including Eastern, Central and Western U.S. as well as Canada) is available for $79.99. For more information, visit: www.navigon.com/iphone

March 16, 2010

Glenn Britt, Chairman, President and CEO of Time Warner Cable Speaks Out on National Broadband Plan
After the FCC's announcement of the National Broadband Plan, many wondered how broadcasters would feel about the proposals made. Glenn Britt, Chairman, President and CEO of Time Warner Cable, had this to say:

“We applaud Chairman Genachowski and the FCC for the extraordinary effort and work that went into the development of the National Broadband Plan. We share the FCC’s goal of universal broadband deployment and adoption and we look forward to participating in a robust dialogue around all aspects of the plan, which will help shape the future of broadband in this country. We know as well as anyone the positive impact that broadband access can have on individuals and communities and we want to work with the FCC and others to ensure that this valuable resource is used to its most effective potential.”

For more information about the Broadband Plan, visit: www.broadband.gov

March 16, 2010

The FCC Unveils Plans for Nationwide Broadband
The FCC released a new plan to expand broadband coverage across the country; a plan they believe will help grow the economy, create jobs, and help the U.S. to compete better in a global environment.

Over the next ten years, the plan hopes to have 100 million U.S. homes receive Internet speeds of 100 megabits per second. As an added measure to achieve this goal, the FCC will be looking to broadcasters to voluntarily part with some of their airwaves, making them available for wireless companies to purchase by auction. Many, however, believe it will be a hard case for the FCC to make, unless broadcasters are given a large percentage of the auction proceeds.

Will broadband cover the country in the next ten years? With many believing that high-speed Internet access is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, any opposition to the plan will no doubt be met with an equal share of support. As more companies get behind it, and with proper funding, the FCC may just reach its goals. For more information, visit: www.broadband.gov

March 15, 2010

At launch, initial participating sites will include Amazon, AdAge, Bing, Citysearch, Digg, eBay, The Huffington Post, Meebo, MSNBC.com, The New York Times, Salesforce.com, Yahoo!, and YouTube. Users will able to do such things as follow someone directly from the site they happen to be browsing at the time, discover new Twitter accounts, and tweet without having to leave a site as well. Though no exact dates have been given yet as to when @anywhere will launch, the idea sounds intriguing, and should prove to be popular among users should it perform as described. Stay tuned...

March 15, 2010

The Panasonic Touch the Future Tour features hands-on demonstrations of Panasonic's 2010 products, including Full HD 3D Plasma Home Entertainment Systems, flat panel VIERA Plasma, LCD and LED HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, Home Theater Systems, and LUMIX Digital Cameras and Camcorders. For more information, including a complete listing of event locations and dates, visit: www.panasonic.com/future

March 12, 2010

Sony Shows Off PlayStation Move
Sony showed off the PlayStation Move motion controller for the PS3, which uses advanced motion sensors and the PlayStationEye Camera, to mimic your every movement on-screen. The controller will be available this Fall. Go behind-the-scenes at Zindagi Games, and see the PlayStation Move in action.

March 11, 2010

For more information, visit: www.opera.com/mini/next

March 11, 2010

OnLive's base month-to-month service fee is $14.95, but the first 25,000 qualified people to register on the OnLive Game Service will have their first 3 months’ service fee waived. Loyalty programs and other special offers will be announced in the coming months. Included in the monthly service fee are OnLive-exclusive features such as instant-play free game demos, multiplayer across PC, Mac and TV platforms, and cloud-saving of games you’ve purchased. Also included in the monthly service fee are features such as gamer tags, user profiles, friends, and chat, all with live video. Once on the service, instant-play, top-tier, newly-released games will be for sale and for rent on an a la carte basis. Specific pricing will be announced as games are released. For more information, visit: www.onlive.com

March 11, 2010

Google Announces Google Apps Marketplace
Google announced the Google Apps Marketplace, making it easier for users and software providers to do business in the cloud with a new online store for integrated business applications. The Google Apps Marketplace allows Google Apps customers to easily discover, deploy and manage cloud applications that integrate with Google Apps. More than 50 companies are now selling applications across a range of businesses, including Intuit Online Payroll, Manymoon, Professional Services Connect (PS Connect), and JIRA Studio.

Once installed to a company's domain, these third-party applications work like native Google applications. With administrator approval, they may interact with calendar, email, document and/or contact data to increase productivity. Administrators can manage the applications from the Google Apps control panel, and employees can open them from within Google Apps. With OpenID integration, Google Apps users can access the other applications without signing in separately to each. For more information, visit: google.com/appsmarketplace

March 10, 2010

Video cameras and monitors have been strategically placed around the senior center to enable the homebound seniors to interact with classmates and instructors at the center, and to take part in activities such as armchair yoga, painting classes, current events discussions and tai chi. Using the technology, seniors at home can see and hear the other people in the class and actively participate in two-way discussions and activities. Since beginning the project, some have even made new friends. It’s Never 2 Late, a Colorado company that creates specialty technology packages for seniors, provides the custom interface.

March 10, 2010

HP and Adobe Demo Flash & Air on HP's Slate
Alan Tam, from Adobe Flash Product Marketing, demos Adobe Flash and Adobe Air functionalities on HP's upcoming Slate device. The device is expected to be released later this year.

March 9, 2010

The field trial marked an important step toward advancing 100G transmission, which is vital to the continued growth of IP-based services and applications. As traffic from wireless and wired broadband devices continues to grow, communications carriers and equipment providers must continually innovate to expand and enhance the capability of core networks with technologies such as 100G connectivity.

March 8, 2010

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March 7, 2010

For more information, visit: www.apple.com/ipad

March 5, 2010

March 3, 2010

Though the iPhone is still the clear leader in its smartphone class, the Android operating system, which HTC is using in many of its latest phones, including the Nexus One model that it makes for Google, has been growing in popularity as new phones comes to market. If Apple is successful in its suit against HTC, how such a win would affect other competitors remains to be seen. Stay tuned...

March 2, 2010

March 2, 2010

The Mini-SAR's findings are being published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. The results are consistent with recent findings of other NASA instruments and add to the growing scientific understanding of the multiple forms of water found on the moon. The agency's Moon Mineralogy Mapper discovered water molecules in the moon's polar regions, while water vapor was detected by NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS.

March 2, 2010

For more information, visit: www.sony.com/rocketproject

March 1, 2010

February 26, 2010

The 10 billionth song, “Guess Things Happen That Way” by Johnny Cash, was purchased by Louie Sulcer of Woodstock, Georgia. As the winner of the iTunes Countdown to 10 Billion Songs, Louie will receive a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card.

February 25, 2010

The BRAVIA XBR-52LX900, which is currently on display at Sony Style, offers integrated 3D functionality with Sony’s 3D active shutter glasses and built-in 3D transmitter, while the HX900 and HX800-series are 3D capable using Sony 3D active shutter glasses and 3D transmitter (each sold separately). For more information, visit: www.sonystyle.com/3D

February 24, 2010

The real-time Search integration is available immediately. Other parts of the integration are expected to launch later this year.

February 24, 2010

Bloom Energy Fuel Cells Promise Clean, Affordable Energy
Google, eBay, and others have quietly been testing a new device from Bloom Energy, the Bloom Box, that can generate power without being connected to the electric grid. From large corporations to single-family homes, creating clean and affordable power could be coming sooner than you think. Watch the video above, courtesy of 60 Minutes, where Bloom Energy's K.R. Sridhar shows off the company's new device. The company is expected to have further announcements tomorrow.

February 23, 2010

Though no financial terms of the agreement have been disclosed, VUDU will continue its role of developing entertainment and information delivery solutions such as VUDU Apps, which delivers hundreds of streaming Internet applications and services to TVs and Blu-ray players with built-in Internet connectivity.

February 22, 2010

Since 2003, Microsoft has entered into more than 600 licensing agreements and continues to develop programs that make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio. In recent years, Microsoft has entered into similar agreements with other leading companies, including Apple Inc., HP, LG Electronics, Nikon Corp., Novell Inc., HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division, Pioneer Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd.

February 22, 2010

On2 specializes in video compression technology to reduce the costs of creating and delivering high-quality video over IP networks. On2 Video combines high compression with computational efficiency for faster encoding, easier playback, smaller files, faster download times, reduced streaming delays, and lower bandwidth costs without compromising visual quality.

February 19, 2010

For more information, visit: www.amazon.com/kindlebb

February 19, 2010

For more information about the benefits and opportunities for technology students, visit: www.microsoft.com/students/ieee and www.ieee.org/students/Microsoft

February 17, 2010

For more information on SPAN visit the web site at SPANnet.org

February 17, 2010

The HTC HD2, featuring a high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive multi-touch display, is expected to be available exclusively from T-Mobile in the U.S. this spring. For more information, visit: www.sticktogether.com/htchd2

February 16, 2010

For more information about Skype mobile for Verizon Wireless, visit: www.verizonwireless.com/skypemobile

February 16, 2010

The first Windows Phone 7 Series phones will be available by holiday 2010 from mobile operators AT&T, Deutsche Telekom AG, Orange, SFR, Sprint, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, Telstra, T-Mobile USA, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone, and manufacturers Dell, Garmin-Asus, HTC Corp., HP, LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba and Qualcomm Inc. The first phones will be available by holiday 2010. For more information, visit: www.windowsphone7series.com

February 15, 2010

February 12, 2010

For more information about the SDO mission, visit: sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov and www.nasa.gov/sdo

February 11, 2010

Motorola to Separate into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies in 2011
Motorola, Inc. today announced the Company is targeting the first quarter of 2011 for its planned separation. Motorola intends to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies. One will include the Company’s Mobile Devices and Home businesses, and the other will include its Enterprise Mobility Solutions and Networks businesses.

Dr. Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola, Inc. said, “The combination of Mobile Devices and our Home business brings together two highly complementary and innovative organizations. Together we will be best positioned to lead in the convergence of mobility, media, and the Internet. Our expanding portfolio of smartphones and end-to-end video content delivery capabilities will enable us to provide advanced mobile media solutions and multi-screen experiences for our customers."

Following the separation event both entities will use the Motorola brand. The Mobile Devices and Home business is expected to own the Motorola brand and license it royalty free to the Enterprise Mobility Solutions and Networks business. Motorola expects to release additional details about the separation as plans progress further.

February 11, 2010

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Aperture 3 is available through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for $199. Existing Aperture users can upgrade for $99, and a downloadable 30-day trial version is available at www.apple.com/aperture/trial.

February 10, 2010

AT&T also recently announced a separate agreement with NBC to provide all-hours event coverage on AT&T mobile phones, AT&T U-verse TV and broadband-enabled PCs, and is the only mobile phone carrier that will deliver live video coverage from the Vancouver Games.

February 10, 2010

February 9, 2010

The unit includes the complete Office Mobile suite of applications, and is designed for those looking for a complete mobile organizer, multimedia entertainment device, and GPS navigation all in a single compact package. The Pharos 565 sells for $529.95. For more information, visit: www.pharosgps.com

February 9, 2010

GameLogic Sponsors National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
GameLogic announced that it is a sponsor of the Northeast regional qualifier for the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). GameLogic joins the Department of Homeland Security, Boeing and Trustwave in supporting the competition.

The National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), started in 2004, is a nationally recognized cyber security competition and is the largest college-level cyber security competition in the world. Each participating college undergoes a rigorous three-day competition that includes professional penetration experts attempting to exploit their systems while the participant team works to achieve business objectives identified by their “company” executives. Knowing how to defend future employers against cyber attacks while balancing the needs of the business is a critical skill for college students bound for a cyber security career. Past sponsors of the CCDC include: Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture and AT&T.

“GameLogic’s sponsorship of the competition is a natural fit with our corporate emphasis on cyber security in a real world environment,” said John E. Taylor, Jr. president and chief executive officer of GameLogic. “For the gaming industry in which we operate, data protection and personal privacy is of paramount concern, especially as the Internet comes into greater utilization by casinos and lotteries. We applaud the efforts of the competition staff and participants in this critical area of expertise for all industries in the information technology age.”

For more information, visit: www.nationalccdc.org

February 9, 2010

Barnes & Noble quickly sold out of nook stock online over the holidays due to customer demand. Since then, the company has ramped up production and is shipping stock to the majority of its stores, beginning this week. Customers can visit the Barnes & Noble nook In-Store Locator at www.bn.com/nook/instore, updated daily beginning February 10th, to find local stores with devices in-stock.

February 8, 2010

For more information, visit: www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=CISE

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For more information, visit: www.virginlimitededition.com

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Bluetooth support

Customers will need to subscribe to a Nationwide Talk or Nationwide Talk & Text plan and a Data Package for smartphones when purchasing theMotorola DEVOUR. Nationwide Talk plans start at $39.99 for monthly access, while Nationwide Talk & Text plans start at $59.99 for monthly access, and the Data Package for smartphones is $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.

February 3, 2010

Kindle Facing More Pricing Battles
Rupert Murdoch, who heads up News Corp, which includes HarperCollins books, is reportedly not happy with the pricing structure of Amazon's Kindle e- books, wanting to go against the Kindle store policy of $9.99 new release titles, in favor of higher prices. Coming on the heels of Amazon's recent spat with Macmillan, where the company reluctantly agreed to let Macmillan charge $12.99 to $14.99 for its titles, instead of the traditional $9.99, a similar dispute with Murdoch could create a new wave of higher pricing for new release e-book titles, that could change Amazon's Kindle books pricing structure for good.

Amazon has long featured the $9.99 new release titles as a benefit of Kindle ownership, but if publishers decide to raise their e-book titles, it could affect Kindle Store sales, with customers making fewer purchases. The move could also backfire on publishers, causing them to lose sales, instead of increasing their profits. After all, it's better to have 1,000 sales at $9.99 than 100 sales at $14.99, but we'll just have to wait and see how things play out. Stay tuned...

February 3, 2010

NASA Selects Commercial Firms to Develop Technology for Human Spaceflight
NASA has awarded $50 million through funded agreements to further the commercial sector's capability to support transport of crew to and from low Earth orbit. Through an open competition for funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, NASA has awarded Space Act Agreements to Blue Origin of Kent, Wash.; The Boeing Company of Houston; Paragon Space Development Corporation of Tucson, Ariz.; Sierra Nevada Corporation of Louisville, Colo.; and United Launch Alliance of Centennial, Colo. The agreements are for the development of crew concepts and technology demonstrations and investigations for future commercial support of human spaceflight.

The Space Act Agreements are designed to foster entrepreneurial activity leading to high-tech job growth in engineering, analysis, design and research, and to promote economic growth as capabilities for new markets are created. Funding for these Space Act Agreements will stimulate efforts within the private sector to develop and demonstrate human spaceflight capabilities.

"These selections represent a critical step to enable future commercial human spaceflight," said Doug Cooke, associate administrator for Exploration Systems at NASA. "These impressive proposals will advance NASA significantly along the path to using commercial services to ferry astronauts to and from low Earth orbit, and we look forward to working with the selected teams," Cooke said.

For more information, visit: www.nasa.gov/offices/c3po/home

February 2, 2010

Amazon to Accept Macmillan E-book Pricing
In a message posted to the Kindle forum, Amazon stated:

"Macmillan, one of the "big six" publishers, has clearly communicated to us that, regardless of our viewpoint, they are committed to switching to an agency model and charging $12.99 to $14.99 for e-book versions of bestsellers and most hardcover releases.

We have expressed our strong disagreement and the seriousness of our disagreement by temporarily ceasing the sale of all Macmillan titles. We want you to know that ultimately, however, we will have to capitulate and accept Macmillan's terms because Macmillan has a monopoly over their own titles, and we will want to offer them to you even at prices we believe are needlessly high for e-books. Amazon customers will at that point decide for themselves whether they believe it's reasonable to pay $14.99 for a bestselling e-book. We don't believe that all of the major publishers will take the same route as Macmillan. And we know for sure that many independent presses and self-published authors will see this as an opportunity to provide attractively priced e-books as an alternative.

Kindle is a business for Amazon, and it is also a mission. We never expected it to be easy!

Thank you for being a customer."

Whether this will open the door for other publishers to raise prices on their e-books remains to be seen, but the move by Macmillan could also have the opposite effect, driving prices lower to drive customers to less expensive titles. In the end, however, if a customer really wants a book for their device, they probably will fork over the extra money for the title. We applaud Amazon for being honest with their customers, and Macmillan should realize that even if customers pay the extra money for titles they publish, they won't be happy about doing it. Is $3-$5 really worth tarnishing a company image? Stay tuned...

February 1, 2010

iPad's Identity Crisis
The January 27th announcement of Apple's new iPad came with mixed reviews from many in the tech world, and it's not hard to see why. For months, many had been speculating about what Apple might have had up it's sleeve, and though some of the rumors turned out to be true, what was lacking left many feeling underwhelmed by the iPad. more

January 29, 2010

Apple Debuts the iPad
In an event held today, Apple introduced its latest creation - the iPad. A cross between a tablet computer and an iPhone/iPod touch, the new iPad is designed for browsing the web, reading e-books, using e-mail, viewing photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, and more. more

January 27, 2010

Apple Event Generates Massive Buzz
Apple's much talked about "Latest Creation" event has been getting plenty of buzz lately, mostly due to the expected announcement of a tablet device that will most likely run a form of the iPhone OS. An update to the iPhone operating system is also rumored. Be sure to check back with In Tech Today, where we'll have all of the details about all of tomorrow's big announcements.

January 26, 2010

Google Voice Takes a Shortcut to the iPhone
Google released a new version of Google Voice, one that can be accessed through the Web browser of a smartphone. Though the company had already had a version of Google Voice that could run in a smartphone's browser, the new version is said to be more feature rich, allowing users to do more directly in the mobile browser. The new version is targeted mostly at iPhone users, who were none too happy when they learned that the planned Google Voice app had been prevented from appearing in the App Store. The new version will allow users to listen to voicemail from within their mobile browser, dial phone numbers, and more. To find out more about Google Voice, visit: www.google.com/voice

January 26, 2010

Amazon Announces Kindle Development Kit
Amazon announced that it is inviting software developers to build and upload active content that will be available in the Kindle Store later this year. The new Kindle Development Kit gives developers access to programming interfaces, tools and documentation to build active content for Kindle.

"We've heard from lots of developers over the past two years who are excited to build on top of Kindle," said Ian Freed, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. "The Kindle Development Kit opens many possibilities--we look forward to being surprised by what developers invent."

Handmark is reportedly building an active Zagat guide featuring their trusted ratings, reviews and more for restaurants in cities around the world, while Sonic Boom is building word games and puzzles.

"As the leading worldwide publisher of mobile games, EA Mobile has had the privilege of collaborating with many dynamic and innovative companies in bringing exciting gaming experiences to new platforms," says Adam Sussman, Vice President of Worldwide Publishing, EA Mobile. "Working with Amazon, we look forward to bringing some of the world's most popular and fun games to Kindle and their users."

Starting next month, participants in the limited beta will be able to download the Kindle Development Kit, access developer support, test content on Kindle, and submit finished content. Those wait-listed will be invited to participate as space becomes available. The Kindle Development Kit includes sample code, documentation, and the Kindle Simulator, which helps developers build and test their content by simulating the 6-inch Kindle and 9.7-inch Kindle DX on Mac, PC, and Linux desktops.

Developers can learn more about the Kindle Development Kit at www.amazon.com/kdk/ and sign up to be notified when the limited beta starts next month.

January 26, 2010

Intuit and Microsoft to Deliver Web Applications to Millions of Small Businesses
Intuit Inc. and Microsoft announced plans to create new opportunities for software developers to deliver and market Web applications to small-business customers through the Intuit App Center. The two companies plan to integrate the capabilities of their cloud services platforms — the Intuit Partner Platform and Windows Azure platform — to enable developers and channel partners to deliver solutions to the millions of employees within businesses that use QuickBooks financial software. The two companies will also provide small businesses with Microsoft’s cloud-based productivity applications via the Intuit App Center.

“Intuit and Microsoft are trusted technology partners to small business,” said Walid Abu-Hadba, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of the Developer & Platform Evangelism organization. “By combining the pooled technology assets of our developer communities, we stand to produce an outpouring of new applications to help small businesses enhance their competitive edge.”

Intuit will name Windows Azure as a “preferred platform” for small-business cloud application development on the Intuit Partner Platform. The companies expect this to jump-start development and distribution of new Web-based applications designed to help small businesses. The free Windows Azure software development kit (SDK) (beta) for Intuit Partner Platform is available today at developer.intuit.com/azure. To learn more about the Windows Azure platform, visit www.microsoft.com/windowsazure.

January 20, 2010

New York Times to Charge for Web Site Access Next Year
The New York Times will begin charging for full access to its Web site starting next year, according to reports. With the way content is being consumed changing, the move is designed to gain increased revenues online, without losing site traffic, which could negatively affect online advertising dollars. The Times would continue to allow free access to a limited number of articles, but charge a subscription fee for readers that want full access to all of the site's content. Print version subscribers of the Times would continue to have full access to the site. Whether the changes will be successful, or backfire on the company, remains to be seen, but it is a problem being faced by many print publishers, as more and more readers move to digital content.

January 20, 2010

AT&T Announces New Unlimited Plans
AT&T announced new unlimited plans across all devices to "provide more value and choice" for customers.

"With more than twice the number of smartphone customers as our nearest competitor, we are committed to offering great value and choice for customers who want to talk, text and surf on the nation's fastest 3G network," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "Our new plans reflect customers' continuing desire to do more with their phones – including talking and browsing the Web at the same time. Plus these new plans make it even more attractive to choose AT&T which already offers customers the best 3G experience and the industry's most popular and innovative devices."

The new plans, which will be available beginning Monday, January 18th, can be ordered at AT&T's retail stores and kiosks, online, or at authorized AT&T retail locations. New plan choices include:

All smartphone customers, including iPhone customers, may now buy unlimited voice and data for $99.99. For smartphone customers with Family Talk plans (prices assume 2 smartphones), unlimited voice and data is now available for $179.99. Texting plans remain unchanged at $20 for unlimited plans for individuals, $30 for Family Talk Plans.

Beginning Monday, existing AT&T customers can change to any of the new plans without penalty or contract extension with the online account management tool at www.att.com/wireless.

For customers who do not choose an unlimited voice plan, AT&T offers Rollover, which lets customers keep the minutes they don't use. In addition, AT&T offers A-List, which offers unlimited calling to up to 10 domestic phone numbers.

For more information about the new AT&T offerings, visit: www.att.com

January 15, 2010

Amazon Expands Kindle Digital Text Platform to Authors and Publishers Worldwide
Amazon.com announced that authors and publishers around the world can now use the self-service Kindle Digital Text Platform (DTP) to upload and sell books in English, German and French to customers worldwide in the Kindle Store (http://www.amazon.com/kindlestore). DTP was only available to authors and publishers based in the United States. Now, authors and publishers outside the United States can take advantage of this same opportunity and start offering their books to Kindle customers at http://dtp.amazon.com.

"We are excited to make the self-service Kindle Digital Text Platform available to authors and publishers around the world," said Russ Grandinetti, Vice President, Kindle Content. "Now any content owner can offer English, German or French-language books to the fast-growing audience of Kindle owners around the globe."

Additional language options with DTP will be added in the coming months. To learn more about the Kindle Digital Text Platform, visit: http://dtp.amazon.com

January 15, 2010

Team from South Korea Named Fastest Texters in the World
LG Electronics announced today that Yeong-Ho Bae, 18, and Mok-Min Ha, 17, of South Korea, defeated a host of challengers to become the world texting champions at the LG Mobile World Cup in New York City. Using the latest LG BL20 and LG GW520 devices, Team Korea prevailed in a series of tests of speed and accuracy to be crowned world texting champions with a prize win of $100,000.

Morgan Dynda and Kate Moore from the United States placed second winning $20,000, and Juan Ignacio Aufranc and Agustina Montegna from Argentina took third place and $10,000. In addition to the main competition, the players attempted to set a new Guinness World Record for fastest texting, using the LG enV3 handset. Pedro Matias, 27, from Portugal set a new record by typing a 264-character text in just 1 minute 59 seconds, shaving 23 seconds off the previous record set by Finland's Arttu Harkki in 2005.

For more information on the LG Mobile World Cup visit: www.lgmobileworldcup.com

January 14, 2010

Haiti Relief Donations Via Mobile Phone See Massive Growth
Following the disaster in Haiti, mobile donation programs are seeing a dramatic increase in usage. Donations via text message continue to be popular and now donations via voice calls to Mobile Dialing Codes (MDCs) are seeing tremendous growth due to their ease of use and convenience. Single Touch Systems (OTC Bulletin Board: SITO) provides the platform for mobile giving via Charity Call™, where AT&T subscribers dial #505 and select a charity or cause of their choice and simply make a one-time donation of $25. Callers can select the cause 'International Humanitarian Relief' to make a donation.

"Single Touch creates programs that make charitable giving via the mobile phone as easy as making a phone call. Single Touch is thankful that we're able to help the families by using our MDC technology to make it easier to donate, just dial #505 to help now," said Anthony Macaluso, CEO of Single Touch Systems.

January 14, 2010

Tech Companies Aid Quake Victims in Haiti
AT&T is offering assistance to earthquake victims in Haiti by providing support to two international relief agencies. The AT&T Foundation is providing a $50,000 donation to Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF) to support their relief work on disasters in Haiti and around the globe. Telecoms Sans Frontieres is the leading international humanitarian organization specializing in emergency telecommunications. Additionally, wireless customers of AT&T can send $10 donations to the Red Cross International Relief Fund by typing the word HAITI and sending it to 90999 via text message from their mobile device. 100 percent of all money donated will be passed on to the Red Cross.

Verizon Wireless is also encouraging customers to contribute to relief efforts in Haiti, via mobile phone. All Verizon Wireless customers who pay a monthly bill, including those formerly with Alltel, may contribute. To make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross, Verizon customers simply need to text 90999 with the word "HAITI", and 100 percent of the donations will go directly to the Red Cross as well.

Go Daddy is donating $500,000 to Hope for Haiti, to help victims of Haiti's earthquake. Hope for Haiti Executive Director Elizabeth Davison said they plan to use the money to help rebuild the hospital and the orphanage in Port-au-Prince.

For more information about how you can help the relief effort taking place for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, please visit: www.redcross.org/

January 13, 2010

Google Threatens to Leave China
After being targeted by attacks that were reportedly designed to gather information about human rights activists, Google announced that it would stop censoring results on the Chinese version of its search engine. Further, Google has stated that it might leave China entirely. Though no official reply has come from the Chinese government yet concerning Google's statement, China has reportedly told companies to cooperate with state's control of the Internet. Chinese residents, however, are standing behind Google for standing up to the censorship issues that have plagued China for so long. With growing pressure from the international community over censorship issues, it remains to be seen if China will relax its policies, where Google is concerned, to strengthen the government's public im