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Grim U.S. Economic News Hits World Markets
August 19, 2010 6:26 am | by Pan Pylas, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsLONDON (AP) — European and U.S. stock markets slid Thursday after another batch of disappointing U.S. economic data stoked fears that the world's largest economy could be heading back into recession. The dollar was back under pressure and heading towards a fresh 15-year low against the Japanese yen.
HP Conducts Search For New CEO
August 19, 2010 6:25 am | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. says it has hired executive-search firm Spencer Stuart to lead the hunt for a new CEO to replace Mark Hurd. The job is coveted because of HP's role as the world's largest technology company. It is also troubled: Hurd and his predecessor, Carly Fiorina, were both forced out in public dispute with the board of directors.
The Future Of The Internet Is At Stake
August 18, 2010 10:00 am | Videos | CommentsGoogle and Verizon have long desired to agree on a network neutraility deal that would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic flowing over their lines. The issue of network neutrality is just part of a number of proposed changes and rules for Internet services that has some tech insiders very upset.
Is Technology Making Us Dumber?
August 18, 2010 9:57 am | Videos | CommentsIs technology making us dumber? This video explains the results of what happened when a group of neuroscientists "unplugged" from technology for five days. The scientists cite research that states that there's some restorative power that comes from taking a break from technology. The scientists also seem to think technology doesn't necessarily make us dumber, but the way we use technology may not always be good for us.
Magnetic Levitation-Powered Trains
August 18, 2010 9:54 am | Videos | CommentsAdvancements in technology have led to the design of trains that are powered by magnetic levitation. The magnets are supposed to replace the standard transportation tools such as wheels and gearboxes, so as to allow for transportation with a smart-growth twist. Because they have shown the capability to travel at speeds of 260 miles per hour ore more, the trains may one day be a viable mode of travel in the United States.
Is Your Smartphone Safe From Hackers?
August 18, 2010 9:49 am | Videos | CommentsAs smartphones increase in popularity, they have become an enticing target for hackers looking to steal personal information. If smartphone users pay their bills or send sensitive information via their devices, it's important for them to learn how to protect themselves from identity theft and other malicious threats.
Supplying Faster Production And Flexibility
August 18, 2010 5:15 am | Articles | CommentsImagine you’ve just started production in your newly remodeled assembly plant, and news comes that production of the existing models will be cut 30 percent and another completely different variant will need to be accommodated. Scenarios like this are a nightmare for the facilitation of lean principals, but a common occurrence in the automotive industry.
Industrial Production Sees Rise In July
August 18, 2010 4:35 am | by Daniel Wagner, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Industrial production rose in July on the strength of U.S. manufacturing, as auto factories stayed open and businesses replaced worn-out equipment. Output at America's factories, mines and utilities increased 1.0 percent last month, the Federal Reserve reported Tuesday.
AP Source: Accuser In HP Case Claims Work Was Cut
August 18, 2010 4:34 am | by Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The woman whose sexual harassment allegations led to the ouster of former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd claimed her work with the company dried up because she rebuffed Hurd's advances, a person close to the investigation told The Associated Press. The substance of the complaint that led to Hurd's resignation from the world's largest technology company had not been publicly known until late Tuesday.
EU Loses Case Over Taxes On U.S., Asian Tech Goods
August 18, 2010 4:31 am | News | CommentsGENEVA (AP) — The European Union is weighing whether to appeal a World Trade Organization ruling that condemned the bloc for illegally collecting tariffs on billions of dollars worth of high-tech goods from the U.S., Japan and Taiwan. EU spokesman Patrizio Fiorilli said officials were still studying the decision, even though they've had weeks to read through the 444-page confidential report.
Spain The Latest Country To Tangle With Google
August 18, 2010 4:30 am | News | CommentsMADRID (AP) — Spain is investigating Google over its "Street View" mapping feature, becoming the latest country to tangle with the Internet search giant over concerns it violated people's privacy while taking shots of city streets. Madrid Judge Raquel Fernandino has issued a subpoena for an Oct.
BlackBerry Users Troubled By Looming Service Curbs
August 18, 2010 4:29 am | by Adam Schreck, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Udoay Ghosh sat sipping coffee before an early morning flight from Dubai International Airport, looking with affection at his two — yes, two — BlackBerry smart phones laid out in front of him. As an executive for electronics company G-Hanzs, the Dubai-based businessman travels about 300 days a year and uses the gadgets to keep up with more than 100 e-mails a day.
Foxconn Holds Rallies To Raise Worker Morale
August 18, 2010 4:28 am | by Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsSHENZHEN, China (AP) — Following a string of suicides at its Chinese factories, Foxconn Technology Group raised workers' wages and installed safety nets on buildings to catch would-be jumpers. Now the often secretive manufacturer of the iPhone and other electronics is holding rallies for its workers to raise morale at the heavily regimented factories.
"Jailbreaking" Is Now Fair Use
August 17, 2010 9:19 am | by Nancy Maas of Wireless Design and Development | Articles | CommentsThe Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a non-profit organization that champions on behalf of consumers regarding any issues affecting digital rights, recently won three critical exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) anti-circumvention provisions. The exemptions were granted as part of a statutorily prescribed rulemaking process, conducted every couple of years to mitigate the danger the DMCA poses to legitimate, non-infringing uses of copyrighted materials.
China's Gain Could Be America's Loss
August 17, 2010 7:16 am | Videos | CommentsChina recently passed Japan as the world's No. 2 economic superpower, which could spell trouble for the top-ranked world economic superpower: the United States. It is well within the realm of possibility that one day China will overtake the U.S. for the title of "world's top economic superpower," meaning more U.
