Archive for sierpień, 2009

Grand Theft Auto Could Be Next App Store Controversy (NewsFactor)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

NewsFactor - Even as rumors spread about the iPhone coming to new carriers next year, Rockstar Games has announced plans to bring its blockbuster franchise to Apple’s iPhone this fall. But will App Store reviewers approve the violent game?

Original post by NewsFactor

3Com to Blend Security Brains, Enterprise Brawn (PC World)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

PC World - 3Com plans to integrate intrusion prevention technology from its TippingPoint subsidiary into networking gear from its H3C division as part of a strategy to deliver streamlined secure networks at less cost and power consumption than marquee vendors.

Original post by PC World

Prime-Time Metered Market Thursday Ratings: CBS Wins; Nothing Unusual on This Typical Summer Evening (Mediaweek.com)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

Mediaweek.com - -Ratings Breakdown:
Mirroring all summer, CBS led Thursday care of Big Brother 8 (4.4 rating/9 share), a repeat of CSI (6.5/12), and a repeat of Without a Trace (#1: 6.9/12). All three shows ranked first in the overnights in every half-hour. As for Big Brother 8 (which I have not seen yet due to the late start on the East Coast), apparently evicted contestant Amber made some very controversial comments that CBS did not televise. For more information, click on http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/30/tv.bigbrother.ap/index.html. Needless to say, I am happy she is gone.

Original post by Mediaweek.com

Adobe acquires Web platform builder (InfoWorld)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

InfoWorld - Adobe Systems has acquired Business Catalyst, which provides a platform for Web professionals to build online businesses, and its GoodBarry subsidiary, Adobe confirmed on Monday.

Original post by InfoWorld

Grand Theft Auto, Beaterator games coming to iPhone (Macworld.com)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

Macworld.com - Rockstar Games on Monday announced plans to release two new games for the iPhone: Beaterator and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

Original post by Macworld.com

Beatles, Stones, Super Mario: big autumn for games (AP)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

AP - With a little help from the Beatles, Super Mario and price cuts from Sony and Microsoft, the slumping video game industry is hoping for a sales resurrection this fall.

Original post by AP

Snow Watch: 1Password, AssisitiveWare apps 10.6-compatible (Macworld.com)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

Macworld.com - The release of any major update to OS X usually marks a steady stream of software updates from third-party developers, who spring into action to make sure that their applications are ready to run on the latest Apple OS. Snow Leopard is no different, with many developers follow last week’s OS update with releases of their own. Here are Monday’s batch of applications updated for OS X 10.6 compatibility.

Original post by Macworld.com

Hate Hidden Fees? PC World Wants to Hear from You (PC World)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

PC World - Has your cell phone provider or cable company ever slipped a surprise charge onto your monthly bill? If so, you aren’t alone. Sneaky fees from your credit-card issuer, online ticket broker, or that site you did business last month have people turning red with anger.

Original post by PC World

Wal-Mart to sell good from other vendors on Web (AP)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has launched an addition to its online business that has outside retailers selling nearly 1 million new items through Walmart.com, a move that could help the world’s largest retailer catch up in the online world.

Original post by AP

Analyst says iPhone to go to multiple U.S. carriers in 2010 (Macworld.com)

poniedziałek, sierpień 31st, 2009

Macworld.com - Gene Munster, senior research analyst with Piper Jaffrey, predicts that the iPhone will be available through multiple cell carriers in the United States beginning in 2010.

Original post by Macworld.com