Archive for April, 2012
Digg rumored to be in buyout talks with the Washington Post
Longtime buyout rumor monger Digg is once again said to be on the auction block, this time in a potential deal with the Washington Post. See the original post: Digg rumored to be in buyout talks with the Washington Post
Jury deliberations begin after Oracle, Google attorneys debate fair use
The jury began its deliberations Monday in the copyright phase of Oracle's lawsuit against Google over Android . Attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments Monday morning, and the jury left the courtroom to consider its verdict at about noon West Coast time. It's unlikely the jurors will reach a decision before Tuesday, and it's possible they will take several days after that. Read this article: Jury deliberations begin after Oracle, Google attorneys debate fair use
Google sums up its Java case: ‘There was no copying’
In closing statements, Google's counsel reasserts that Google employed Java APIs in a fair-use manner for Android, transforming them into a full smartphone stack. Read more here: Google sums up its Java case: 'There was no copying'
Lies, spies, and Wi-Fi: Google fesses up
Remember how surprised Google was when it found out that its Street View vans had slurped up some 600GB of juicy personal information from unprotected Wi-Fi networks as they drove by snapping photos of our homes? More: Lies, spies, and Wi-Fi: Google fesses up
Oracle: Google execs ‘knew this day would come’
In closing arguments, Oracle's counsel posited to the jury that this case comes down to one simple question: Can one company use another company's property without permission? Visit link: Oracle: Google execs 'knew this day would come'
HCL CEO: Outsourcing is dead, and there’s nothing innovative in cloud technology
The customer always comes first. Original post: HCL CEO: Outsourcing is dead, and there's nothing innovative in cloud technology
Barnes & Noble shares soar on Microsoft deal
The Nook maker's stock rose to $26 at open today, doubling its Friday closing price. Shares cooled off a bit as the morning moved along, but not by all that much. Originally posted at News - Microsoft See the article here: Barnes & Noble shares soar on Microsoft deal
Foxconn parent posts weak Q1 profit on employment costs
Hon Hai Precision says that while it generated a sizable profit during the first quarter, increased expenses for employment costs cut into an otherwise strong period. Read the rest here: Foxconn parent posts weak Q1 profit on employment costs
Why CISPA could kill the cloud
Opponents of CISPA such as the ACLU have focused almost exclusively on the bill's potential impact on individual user's privacy, and understandably so.
Asus bets on ‘Happiness 2.0′ to drive growth
Reporting its first-quarter earnings, the company also outlines a plan to be "in search of incredible" with its product designs. Continue reading here: Asus bets on 'Happiness 2.0' to drive growth
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