Electronics disposal service looks to make city greener

More than a truckload's worth of old and non-functional electronics were recycled Aug. 4 in the city hall parking lot. Allen residents helped make the city a little greener this month at the city's quarterly electronic waste collection in the city hall parking lot Aug. 4.

Craigslist quiet on fate of adult services section (AFP)

AFP - Connecticut's top law enforcement official called for online classifieds website Craigslist to confirm that it has permanently closed its "adult services" listings.

Red Bend Buys VirtualLogix for Mobile Virtualization (PC World)

PC World - Red Bend, a mobile software management company, has acquired VirtualLogix to stake its claim in the emerging field of mobile virtualization.

Electronics expo in the pipeline

The 2010 Electronics Manufacturing Exposition China Forum will be held in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Oct 21. The forum is organized by the Chinese Institute of Electronics and Suzhou International Expo Center.

HP sues ex-CEO Hurd over new job at rival Oracle (AP)

AP - Hewlett-Packard Co. is suing Mark Hurd, the chief executive it ousted last month, to stop him from taking a top job at rival Oracle Corp.

Apple releases Safari updates (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - On Tuesday Apple issued minor updates to its Safari Web browser with âimprovements to compatibility and securityâ:Â Safari 5.0.2 for Leopard and Snow Leopard (OS X 10.5.8 or later) or Windows (XP, Vista, and 7) and Safari 4.1.2 for Tiger (OS X 10.4.11).

Tyco Electronics Cuts Q4 GAAP EPS Guidance; Affirms Q4 Revenue And Adjusted EPS Guidance; Announces Definitive ...

Engineered electronic component maker Tyco Electronics Ltd., Tuesday said it now expects fourth quarter GAAP earnings below its previously estimated range, however maintained its adjusted earnings outlook, as well as revenue guidance. Additionally, the company said it was selling its mechatronics business.

Tyco sells electronics unit in Germany

Switzerland-based manufacturer Tyco Electronics Ltd. said Tuesday that it is selling a unit that makes vehicle electronic components in Niefern, Germany, to L. Possehl & Co.

Android vs. IPhone Is No Easy Call (PC World)

PC World - Google's Android mobile operating system proved a formidable rival to the wildly popular iPhone in a recent real-world test.

Craigslist urged to drop adult services worldwide (AP)

AP - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and national nonprofit organizations said Tuesday they want Craigslist to be "a model for good policy" and officially get rid of its adult services section globally.

Crowded Smartphone Market Could Bring IT Headaches (PC World)

PC World - Business and consumer demand for smartphones is growing rapidly, but no single mobile operating system will rule the market in the way that Windows dominates personal computers.

Google milks animated doodle mystery on Twitter (AP)

AP - For a dozen years, Google Inc. has been occasionally swapping its everyday logo for a "doodle," a sketch celebrating holidays, inventions, artists and sporting events, and showcasing designs from contest-winning students.

Tyco Electronics Affirms Q4 Revenue and Adjusted EPS Guidance; Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Mechatronics ...

Tyco Electronics Ltd. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its mechatronics business located in Niefern, Germany to L. Possehl & Co. mbH. Â The closing of the transaction is expected to occur within 30 days and, in connection with the sale, the company will record a non-cash pre-tax loss of approximately $45 million. Â The business designs and manufactures ...

IEC Electronics Receives $5M+ Order

Newark's IEC Electronics received an order valued at more than $5.1 million from one of its military and defense customers.

YouTube shows a day through eyes around the world (AFP)

AFP - YouTube has begun offering glimpses into a day in life around the world.

Former State Department official to head 'Google Ideas' (AFP)

AFP - A former State Department official credited with helping bring social networking and other Web 2.0 tools to US diplomacy has been tapped to head a new division at Google called "Google Ideas."

Wireless SD Card Maker Eye-Fi Announces Developer Program (Mashable)

Mashable - Eye-Fi, maker of the popular wireless SD card for digital cameras, has just announced a new developer program for its line of memory cards.

Enterprise Products to buy Enterprise GP for $8 billion (Reuters)

Reuters - Pipeline operator Enterprise Products Partners LP Tuesday said it will buy holding company Enterprise GP Holdings LP for $8.03 billion, the second such deal in a month, to simplify its corporate structure and reduce capital costs.

Jack Thompson Tries to Block 'Medal of Honor' Game (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Jack Thompson, a disbarred lawyer who has vocally decried violence in video games, said he will try to stop the release of Electronic Arts' upcoming video game, "Medal of Honor Limited Edition". Thompson has sent a letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates urging him to stop the game's release.

Android now powers 25 percent of mobile operating systems (Appolicious)

Appolicious - Android continues to poach away market share from the iPhone and other mobile platforms, now accounting for 25 percent of mobile operating systems in North America. That’s a 2 percent increase, month-over-month, and an 18.6 percent increase year-over-year.

Live Electronics Assembly Line Featured at Electronics Midwest

From Sept 28-30, 2010, each step in electronics assembly process will be on display and fully functioning on show floor at Electronics Midwest, produced by IPC and Canon Communications. EASi-Line enables attendees to follow product from screen printing to component mounting and then through reflow - all while learning about design, coordination of technical information and processes, equipment ...

Sony's PS3 Update Expected to Stop Jailbreaking (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - On Monday, Sony issued what it called a "minor" update for the PlayStation 3, which the company touted as one that added "additional security features". Sony has also said that it plans new updates to Google's YouTube service in its browser.

Origin PC Unveils Gaming PC with Built-In Xbox 360 (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Origin PC on Tuesday introduced its Big O über-class gaming PC with Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console built into the same chassis.

Macho Duke Nukem returns after a decade in limbo (AP)

AP - When Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. pulled the plug on the long-in-development "Duke Nukem Forever" last year, most observers in the video-game industry thought they'd seen the last of its titular hero.

Latest Sony PlayStation 3 Firmware Blocks PSJailbreak? (PC World)

PC World - Never mind court injunctions that block sales of a hardware-based PS3 hack designed to let users play pirated games, Sony may already be running interference at the source.

Samsung Electronics May Use Google’s Android Software in TVs

Samsung Electronics Co. , the world’s largest television maker, said it may equip its TVs with Google Inc. software, and compete with Sony Corp . in offering sets that surf the Web and double as computers.

Samsung Electronics Expects to Meet TV Sales Target for 2010

Samsung Electronics Co. is on track to meet to its 2010 sales target for televisions, said Yoon Boo Keun, the company’s TV business chief. Yoon, who was speaking to reporters in Seoul today, also said Samsung is considering using Google Inc.’s Android operating system in its televisions.

Google Proposes $8.5 Mln Buzz Lawsuit Settlement (Digital Trends)

Digital Trends - Internet giant Google has proposed paying some $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit over privacy violations that occurred when it launched its Buzz social networking service earlier this year. Some 30 percent of the proposed settlement money would go towards legal fees associated with the case, $2,500 each would go to the seven Gmail users who brought the suit, and the remainder would be split amongst organizations that promote online privacy and privacy education. Google admits no wrongdoing in the settlement, which still must be approved by a judge.

Taiwan's HTC: iPhone's `quiet' challenger (AP)

AP - East Asia is the world's electronics factory, yet unless they are Japanese, producers are largely anonymous. Now HTC Corp., a Taiwanese maker of smart phones, is moving out of the shadows and trying to establish its own brand name as it competes with Apple's iPhone.

Samsung Electronics May Raise Investment Budget to $25.5 Billion Next Year

Samsung Electronics Co. may invest 30 trillion won ($26 billion) next year, the company said in an email, confirming a comment by Chief Executive Officer Choi Gee Sung reported by the Korea Economic Daily today.

Apple Browsing Share Tops Linux, Android Steals Share Everywhere (PC World)

PC World - More people browsed the Internet last month with a device running Apple's mobile operating system, iOS, than used Linux to do so. That's a first for Apple, according to NetMarketShare, a firm that produces metrics on the market share of browsers, operating systems and search engines.

Add hip-hop to 'Rock Band' thanks to Snoop Dogg (AP)

AP - Rap and rock will collide once again — this time in a video game.

Take-Two posts profit, raises outlook (Reuters)

Reuters - Video game maker Take-Two Interactive Inc on Thursday smashed Wall Street expectations for its fiscal third quarter and raised its forecast for the current fourth quarter, citing strong sales for its "Red Dead Redemption" title.

Take-Two posts 3Q profit, revenue soars (AP)

AP - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal third quarter Thursday, reversing a loss as revenue more than tripled thanks to largely to strong sales of "Red Dead Redemption."

Sony Shows Prototypes of a Planned 3-D VAIO Laptop (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - A laptop computer with 3-D video and games. Sony, hoping that could be the Next Big Thing, showed prototypes Wednesday of an upcoming VAIO 3-D laptop at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany, and announced plans to launch a 3-D TV channel.

Gameworld: Tween players impacting online game development (Reuters)

Reuters - A booming market of tweens is changing the landscape of online games.

Summary Box: Vivendi raises outlook despite 2Q dip (AP)

AP - RESULTS: French media company Vivendi SA said second-quarter profit fell 3.5 percent due to fewer music releases from artists like Eminem and Lady Gaga. But it raised its full-year outlook as it expects strong results from video games and mobile services in emerging markets.

PlayStation 3 Will Be Ready for 3D by October (PC World)

PC World - PlayStation 3 owners will finally be able to watch movies in 3D by October, Sony CEO Howard Stringer promised during his speech Wednesday at the Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) trade show in Berlin.

iOS 4.1's Game Center to hit iPhone next week (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - On Wednesday, Apple announced that multiplayer games on your iPhone and iPod touch will never be the same. At a press event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the companyâs highly-anticipated Game Center. As part of the iOS 4.1 update, Game Center will be available as a free download next week.

Sony Unveils Cloud-Based Qriocity Music Service for PS3, HDTVs (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Sony on Wednesday announced an unlimited, cloud-based music service that will initially be accessible via PlayStation gaming consoles and other Web-connected devices.

Microsoft's Xbox 360 D-Pad Update: Something Old, Something New (PC World)

PC World - For gamers who've griped about the Xbox 360's leveled down d-pad, Microsoft's telling old-school controller fans 'have it your way'. In fact: Have it both ways.

New `Metroid' game strong on plot, short on action (AP)

AP - Followers of the "Metroid" game series from Nintendo are bound to covet the latest offering, "Metroid: Other M," while those new to the series will likely find it a bit stale.

Report: Sony to Unveil Music, Video Subscription Service (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Sony is reportedly prepping a music and video subscription service that would initially provide access to content through its PlayStation gaming consoles.

Vivendi raises outlook despite dip in net profit (AP)

AP - French media company Vivendi SA said Wednesday that net income fell 3.5 percent in the second quarter due to fewer music releases from artists like Eminem and Lady Gaga, but it raised its full-year outlook as it expects strong results from video games and mobile services in emerging markets.

Madden NFL Makes Its Debut on Facebook (Mashable)

Mashable - Electronic Arts' wildly successful Madden NFL franchise has made the leap from the Xbox to Facebook.

Electronic Arts brings 'Madden' to Facebook (AP)

AP - Electronic Arts is bringing its popular "Madden" football game to Facebook. "Madden NFL Superstars" launches as a free application Tuesday.

Able to unplug from work while you’re on vacation? (Ben Patterson)

Ben Patterson - Fighting the urge to check your work e-mail while you’re on holiday doesn’t exactly qualify as the worst problem in the world; after all, it’s pretty nice to have a job at all in this tough economy, right? Then again, the pressure to hang onto a job seems to be driving more and more connected workers to stay plugged in even while they’re trying to tune out.

Mobile users still wary of being found, survey says (Ben Patterson)

Ben Patterson - Feel the need to "check in" on Foursquare or Facebook every time you saunter into a restaurant, browse the goods at your neighborhood grocery store, or cram into a rock concert? Well, if you, you’re still in the minority — and you’re also probably a guy below 40 — according to the latest research.