Patrik Andersson: HTC Hero successor to be launched early next year
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 13:05Going by the most recent information forwarded by Patrik Andersson, the head of HTC in Sweden, the successor to the company’s flagship smartphone, Hero, will be launched early next year, rather than the originally-scheduled 2009-end launch.
Friendster unveils its overhauled design; likely to be acquired by Asian buyer
Submitted by Amandeep Dhaliwal on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 08:23According to a report by Reuters, Friendster, the pioneer social network which Thursday unveiled an overhauled design, would likely be acquired by an Asian buyer for $100 million by December- end.
Intel’s high-profile ‘Larrabee’ graphics chip cancelled
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 08:17Chip giant Intel recently forwarded the information that its high-profile product code-named 'Larrabee' - a standalone multi-core chip especially designed for advanced graphics - has hit a major roadblock due to which the company is cancelling it.
Employment Situation in Canada and US Improve
Submitted by Harkamal Singh on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 16:43Economic recovery in Canada and the US was never as evident as it is now. While the Canadian job rate improved manifolds in November, the latest Labor Department report has revealed that for the month, much less jobs were cut across America than expected.
Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's Daughter Alexa Released From Hospital
Submitted by Arun Gupta on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 16:4023 year old daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel, was rushed to a hospital in Manhattan after she presumably downed a "handful" of sleeping pills in a failed suicide bid. After paramedics responded to a 911 call which came in around 12:30 pm, she was rushed to the St. Vincent's Medical Center. The call had been made form Alexa's apartment in West Village.
Chrome Extensions to be officially launched by Google Next Week
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 16:25Chrome Extensions site was introduced by Google some weeks back, right after various hints that pooped up about a complete push for extension support in the browser. That bit, however, was only meant to serve extension developers who were also allowed to upload their developments to Google.
Rocket Carrying Air Force Satellite Launched
Submitted by Aaron Ross on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 16:17A rocket bundled with an Air Force Satellite, the Wideband Global SATCOM3, which will be used by the military for its operations, was launched from Cape Canaveral on Saturday evening. Two earlier attempts of the launch were disrupted due to thick clouds, heavy rains and a system issue.
Hearst Group Looking to Launch Digital Services
Submitted by Medha Sood on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 10:19Publishers are now all looking to break into the digital and online platform, and not far behind is the Hearst Group, a leading American publisher, which announced its plans to come out with a digital newsstand, advertising service and e-reader for both newspapers and magazines, on Friday.
Becky Griggs Shares Secret of Losing 200 Pounds without Diets and Surgery
Submitted by Amit Pathania on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 10:18Six years back, 43 year old Becky Griggs weighed a whopping 352 pounds, and was struggling with high blood pressure and a myriad of other medical problems, but today, 200 pounds lighter and free of all those dangers, the woman has come out to share the secret behind her amazing weight loss which not only helped her get out of medical troubles, but gave her back her self confidence.
Investment Chief Gundlach Fired by TCW
Submitted by Sundeep Matharu on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 10:15Los Angeles based money manager, which is currently overseeing funds worth $110 Billion; TCW has fired its Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey E. Gundlach. He has now been replaced as the fixed-income head with co-founder of the bond firm that the company recently acquired.
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