TECHNOLOGY

Global Markets Overview - 12/12/2011

U.S. stocks wrapped up a second straight week of gains as the euro zone's latest plan to fix its debt crisis overshadowed some disappointing forecasts from big U.S. companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 187 points, or 1.6%, to 12184.26, undoing most of the previous day's sharp losses.

Australia's Business Council Pushes for NBN's Cost-Benefit Analysis

The Productivity Commission's finding that NBN Co's business model is potentially in breach of the federal government's own competition policy underlines the need for a cost-benefit analysis of the National Broadband Network, Business Council of Australia Chief Executive Jennifer Westacott said.

The New Twitter: Everything You Need to Know

Twitter, the Internet's most widespread microblogging service, has gotten a major upgrade, debuting a new look and nifty new features that promise the utmost efficiency in service.
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Cluzee: Is It Better Than Siri?

Hi Siri! Meet Cluzee!Android-based Cluzee is the alternative for Apple's popular feature which is Siri. This app was developed by Tronton and it is described as a “talking intelligent personal digital assistant."

Would Windows 8 Hit The Mark?

The competition in the tablet market has gotten tougher as Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and many more have released their own tablet devices in the market. Microsoft has also set its sights in rejoining the tablet market as they plan to launch their own tablet line by next year.

What Will the Xbox Update Mean for the Future of Television?

Microsoft Corp. released an update on Tuesday for its Xbox 360 console that will allow users to interact with their televisions in a completely new way. Now users with Kinect can tell their televisions to play movies or switch channels with a simple voice command.

10 Rewards for Android Customers

The Android Market has reached 10 billion downloads and still counting as of this past weekend. To celebrate and reward Android customers, Google selected paid apps to be available for only 10 cents each and new set of apps for promotion each day for the next 10 days. Here are some of the applications and a mini review if these apps are at least your effort and time.

LG Nitro HD: LG’s Time to Shine

If you think about the major Android phones that have dominated tech news recently it's usually about Motorola, HTC and Samsung. Poor LG has often been an afterthought in consumers' minds when considering what Android smartphone to get. The introduction of the LG Nitro HD could change all that.

Sony Ericsson’s Best Mobile Features

Sony Ericsson is a joint venture between the Japanese company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecom company Ericsson to manufacture mobile phones. It used to be the 4th largest mobile manufacturer in the world after Nokia, Samsung, and LG. However, in 2010, its market share fell to sixth place.

Carrier IQ Issues Blown Out of Proportion?

As the furor over software company Carrier IQ continues with no sign of abating more level-headed analysts are starting to ask if the assertion that the company can monitor and collect data from the user's smartphone has been blown out of proportion.

Apple to Remove Carrier IQ in IOS Devices

The issue surrounding Carrier IQ is creating a stir among concern mobile users as they feel that this software is breaching their privacy and security when using their mobile phones.

Gift Giving Using Mobile Apps

Gift giving is always a part of the Holiday season whether people love it or hate this kind of activity. Some people love shopping for gifts while there are some people who view gift shopping as a big task especially when they think about the crowded stores and expensive prices this holiday season. Fortunately, there is another alternative for holiday gifts this season and it is in the form of mobile apps.

Report: Wireless Net Surfing Reduces Men's Sterility

Too much of cigarette smoking and alcohol intake, according to health experts, reduce men's ability to reproduce and now, gadget usage has been recently identified as another factor in damaging sperm's quality.

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