(Reuters) – Samsung Electronics scored a partial victory against arch-foe Apple Inc on Friday after a U.S. appeals court lifted a freeze on sales of its Galaxy Nexus smartphones but upheld a lower court’s decision to temporarily halt sales of its Galaxy 10.1 tablet computer. Apple accused its Asian rival, the leader in global mobile […]
U.S online job demand rises in June
A monthly gauge of online labor demand in the United States rose in June, led by jobs available in the transportation and warehousing sector, while retail positions regained momentum, the operator of a job search website said on Friday. Monster Worldwide Inc, an online careers and recruiting firm, said its employment index rose 4.1 percent […]
Japanese inventor hopes ro-butt can develop communication
The mechanical buttocks may look like a new low for the world of Japanese robotics, but they may actually mark a new leap into the future of humanoid development. Inventor Nobuhiro Takahashi programmed his creation, called “SHIRI” or “butt” in Japanese, to respond with different emotions to different human touches. Takahashi hopes to use the […]
Softbank unveils post-Fukushima radiation smartphone
Parts of northeastern Japan are still off-limits due to high radiation levels after the Fukushima nuclear plant was devastated by a huge earthquake and tsunami, triggering meltdowns and spewing radiation. Anti-nuclear sentiment is high, with advocacy groups in Tokyo and other cities calling for radiation monitoring at schools and other public facilities. “The threat from […]
Apple to host media event September 9
CW note: Interesting how this announcement is on the same day that the remastered Beatles CD box set and Beatles Rock Band go on sale. Coincidence? It’ll be a big day in the music biz nonetheless, and certainly for all things “Apple.” SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc said on Monday that it would […]
Microsoft plans Office tie-up with Nokia
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said it will announce an alliance with Nokia (NOK1V.HE) on Wednesday, likely unveiling plans to make the software company’s Office suite of applications available on devices made by the world’s top cellphone manufacturer. Microsoft, the world’s largest software firm, is set to bring out the latest version of its […]