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Hurd's Oracle gig: Is Ellison perk or problem? (AP)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:14:09 GMT

AP - As co-president at Oracle Corp., ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd will have to adapt to a new role playing second fiddle to one of Silicon Valley's most domineering bosses — Larry Ellison.

US widens probe of HP bribery allegations (AP)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:44:15 GMT
AP - U.S. investigators have widened their probe of alleged kickbacks paid to Russian authorities by employees of a Hewlett-Packard Co. subsidiary in Germany.

EBay wins a round in court against Craigslist (AP)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:39:24 GMT
AP - In a skirmish between two Internet heavy hitters with a tangled relationship, eBay Inc. has convinced a court that it was wronged by antitakeover moves adopted by Craigslist after eBay started encroaching on its online classifieds turf in the U.S.

'Frustration-free packaging' slow to catch on (Ben Patterson)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:20:12 GMT
Ben Patterson - Just the other day, I got bitten by one of those hard plastic clamshell cases that retailers still seem to love. Even with a pair of heavy-duty scissors, it took me several minutes to pry the stubborn thing open, and as I sawed away, a jagged piece of plastic tore at my finger and gave me a good scratch. At least I didn’t bleed on my newly purchased USB hard drive (this time).

Apple opens up on iOS app review guidelines, relaxes development restrictions (Ben Patterson)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:37:28 GMT
Ben Patterson - Apple’s criteria for approving or rejecting a given iPhone or iPad app have long been a perplexing, maddening mystery to developers — but now Apple is abruptly making public its once-secret iOS app review guidelines. Among the highlights: No content that’s "over the line," nothing "cobbled together in a few days," and above all, "We don't need any more Fart apps."

Namco hints at Game Center plans, details upcoming apps (Macworld.com)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:10:00 GMT
Macworld.com - Look for Game Center compatibility to take the form of a familiar face, as Namco Networksâ?? Ms. Pac-Man will soon work with the new iOS 4.1-friendly gaming service launched this week by Apple. Namco made the announcement as part of a preview of its mobile gaming lineup for the rest of 2010.

Apple publishes guidelines for app approval (AP)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:15:16 GMT

AP - Apple Inc. on Thursday gave software developers the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store, yet it reserved for itself broad leeway in deciding what makes the cut.

iLoveHandles Turns the iWatch Dream into Reality (Mashable)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:59:21 GMT
Mashable - When you see the new iPod nano and its beautiful, tiny touchscreen, one of the first things that come to mind is: hey, I could turn this into an iWatch!

Nokia brings in Microsoft exec to replace CEO (Reuters)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:35:13 GMT

Reuters - Nokia has hired Stephen Elop, a Canadian Microsoft executive of Silicon Valley pedigree, to replace its embattled chief executive and renew its drive to compete with Apple.

Facebook inches past Google for Web users' minutes (AP)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:35:39 GMT

AP - U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers at comScore Inc.

"Virginity Hit" a bawdy crowdpleaser (Reuters)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:58:39 GMT
Reuters - Essentially the first feature-length YouTube video, "The Virginity Hit" updates the horny-teenager movie to the Internet era.

Adobe Responds to Apple's New Rules (Mashable)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:35:09 GMT
Mashable - Yesterday, seemingly out of the blue, Apple issued a statement saying it will ease up restrictions for development tools used to create iOS party apps. Now, Adobe has reacted with a statement of its own, calling Apple's decision "great news for developers".

Best apps to download for your new iPod (Appolicious)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:48:00 GMT
Appolicious - Whether you're listening to music and downloading apps on the iPod you got for your birthday three years ago, or a new and shiny iPod Touch, Nano or Shuffle, finding the right apps is half the battle. And if you're a serious music fan, chances are you don't take what you're listening to, or what you're downloading to enhance your music listening experience, too lightly. To guide you through the best musical experience you can possibly have on your iPod — new or old — I have created this list below. Enjoy.

Nokia appoints Microsoft executive as new CEO (AFP)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:58:07 GMT

AFP - The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia on Friday named a new software-savvy chief executive from Microsoft to help it battle slumping profits and an eroding market share in the smartphone segment.

The Sky's The Limit As Business Warms Up To Cloud Computing (Investor's Business Daily)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:08:00 GMT
Investor's Business Daily - If you want Wall Street's verdict on cloud-based computing services, look no further than the stock surge Salesforce.com enjoyed last month after it reported earnings.

'Here you Have' Virus Tries to Delete Your Security Software (PC World)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:14:00 GMT
PC World - On Thursday, a new worm hit the Internet, and itâ??s been spreading by emailing the address books of infected users, according to McAfee Labs. By masquerading as a benign PDF, the worm looks something like this when it shows up in your inbox:

Fact or Fiction? Top 8 Linux Myths Debunked (PC World)
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:18:00 GMT
PC World - If the idea of using Linux in your business is one that makes you nervous, chances are you've fallen prey to one or more of the many myths out there that are frequently disseminated by competing vendors such as Microsoft. After all, each Linux user means one less sale for such companies, so they have a powerful motivation to spread such FUD.

Google plans research base in France (AFP)
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:03:46 GMT

AFP - Google will open a research and development centre in France aiming to lure young French IT engineers as part of a major investment programme, the Internet giant said.