Tag Archives: computers
Google 1Q earnings rise 16 pct to top Street views
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's latest quarterly results provided further proof that the Internet search leader is figuring out how to make more money as Web surfers migrate from personal computers to mobile devices. Continue reading
EA’s botched launch of latest "SimCity" leaves gamers fuming
(Reuters) – Electronic Arts Inc's launch of the newest game in its signature “SimCity” franchise this week was marred by a series of technical faults that shut out some gamers for days, triggering an outcry on social networks and Internet forums. Players of the city-building simulation, now hosted wholly online rather than stored on personal computers, were plagued by constant error alerts when trying to log in Continue reading
Microsoft’s 2Q earnings dip despite Windows 8 lift
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft's latest quarterly earnings slipped, even as the world's largest software maker showed modest progress adapting to a shift away from the personal computers that have been its financial foundation for decades. Continue reading
Intel’s weak outlook, spending hikes unnerve Wall Street
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Intel Corp forecast quarterly revenue that disappointed Wall Street and a sharp increase in capital spending it plans for 2013 unnerved investors already concerned about slow demand for personal computers. Continue reading
Feds: Infected USB drive idled power plant 3 weeks
Feds say “crimeware’ infected turbine computers, keeping one plant off line for 3 weeks. Continue reading
Holiday PC sales slide for first time in 5 years
Holiday season sales of personal computers fell for the first time in more than five years, according to industry tracker IDC, as Microsoft’s Windows 8 failed to excite buyers and many opted for tablet devices and powerful smartphones instead. Continue reading
Wall Street Week Ahead: A lump of coal for ‘Fiscal Cliff-mas’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street traders are going to have to pack their tablets and work computers in their holiday luggage after all. A traditionally quiet week could become hellish for traders as politicians in Washington are likely to fall short of an agreement to deal with $600 billion in tax hikes and spending cuts due to kick in early next year. Continue reading
Utilize PowerPoint Presentations Efficiently for Everyone from Students to Business Professionals on Google Play with Recent Release of EasyPPT
SEOWONJIN, an emerging mobile applications developer, is excited today to announce the launch of a newly enhanced version of Easy PPT onto Google Play. Compatible with most Android devices, this unique PowerPoint mobility, editing, & presentation solution gives users the freedom access the PowerPoint presentations saved on their PC’s right from their phones, send it to other computers, and use their devices to control them when on screen! Easy PPT is currently available for download on Google Play for free in the Tools category. … Continue reading
FTC tightens rules protecting children’s online privacy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The government announced tighter rules on Wednesday to protect children’s online privacy by restricting the collection of data, like the child’s location, unless parents consent. Continue reading
