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Bic Camera to sell Dell PCs in Japan. Continuing its new venture into selling retail, computer maker Dell Inc. is partnering with a Japanese retailer to sell products there.
Bic Camera to sell Dell PCs in Japan. Continuing its new venture into selling retail, computer maker Dell Inc. is partnering with a Japanese retailer to sell products there.
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
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Intel Corporation continues push of WiMAX in Egypt through.. "This leads to a greater understanding of technology which will in turn benefit their communities." In a bid to continue driving greater access to technology and the online world through WiMAX technology, Intel has teamed up with the National Telecommunications Institute in Egypt to establish a wireless.. via AME Info.
Brumby to boost women in Cabinet. "From time to time, leaders change during the life of the parliament and I think if Peter Costello had his way he would have loved to have changed John Howard and he's the prime minister." VICTORIAN premier-in-waiting John Brumby has promised at least one of the new ministers coming into his Cabinet will be a woman. via NEWS.com.au.
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Veeco Announces Second Quarter and Six Month 2007 Financial. Veeco Instruments Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007. via Customer Interaction Solutions.
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Reports Record Fiscal 2007.. Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. today announced results for its fiscal 2007 third quarter ended June 29, 2007. via Earth Times.
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LCD with DisplayPort Video Interface, Samsung. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has developed the world's first LCD panel using the next-generation video interface - ' "DisplayPort." Sanctioned by VESA, DisplayPort will serve as a replacement for DVI, LVDS.. via Technology News Daily.
Amtech Systems Announces $4.9 Million Follow-On Solar Order. "We continue to execute our growth plan and generate strong momentum and interest for our products with current and potential new customers within the rapidly growing solar market" Amtech Systems, Inc., a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of semiconductors, solar cells and wafers, today announced the company has received a $4.9.. via Customer Interaction Solutions.
Micron Board Member Quits. "I've had a tremendous experience with the company during my 19 years on the board" A Micron Technology Inc. board member who called for the semiconductor maker's Chairman Steve Appleton to be replaced last week has quit the panel, citing "personal reasons." Gordon Smith served two terms on.. via Forbes.
Vislink buys Focus. Vislink said Monday it has acquired Focus Communications, trading as Western Technical Services, for a maximum cash consideration, dependent on performance, of $5.5 million. via Total Telecom.
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Personal Tech. The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses his recent reviews and answers your personal tech questions.
Fast Forward's Help File. Q Is it safe to buy one of those "802.11n" wireless routers now?.
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Teleflex to pay $2B for Reading medical-device maker. Philadelphia Business Journal - 9:26 AM EDT Monday, July 23, 2007 In a move to boost its growing medical products business, Teleflex Inc. via Bizjournals.
TI, Ericsson Team Up on 3G Technology. Mobile phone maker LM Ericsson and Texas Instruments Inc., a supplier of chips used in mobile phones, on Monday announced a plan to jointly develop technology for third-generation mobile phones. via Forbes.
LG Electronics Unit Says U.S. Sales Up. Revenues at the U.S. unit of LG Electronics Inc. rose 39 percent in the first half, and North American sales are expected to top $10 billion this year, fueled by demand for mobile phones, flat-screen displays.. via BNET.
Sheen Falls Lodge Selects Visual One Solutions by Agilysys. "Having worked with Agilysys in the past, I am certain they will deliver the best solution and service required to meet our needs." Agilysys, Inc. a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality industry solutions, announced that Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Ireland has selected the following.. via Hotels.
ARM and Intrinsity Boost Performance of Cortex-R4 Processor. "Mass storage, printing and networking applications need ever increasing levels of performance to handle higher data rates, more media services and new functionality such as encryption" CAMBRIDGE, England and AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARM ; and Intrinsity, Inc., today announced their agreement to produce high-performance implementations of the ARM Cortex family of.. via Earth Times.
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Electrolux Net Beats Estimates on U.S. Market Share, Margins; Shares Rise. Electrolux AB, the world's second- largest maker of household appliances, reported second-quarter profit that exceeded analysts' estimates after the Swedish company won market share and increased margins in the.. via Bloomberg.
Chart Request: Whirlpool Corporation. Jon wanted me to take a look at Whirlpool's chart. This one is kinda tricky. It had a huge breakout in late April and then basically flat-lined for two months. via Trader Mike.
Universal Communication Systems, Inc. Subsidiary AirWater Corporation.. Universal Communication Systems, Inc. subsidiary AirWater Corporation & AirWater Patents, Inc. via Earth Times.
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Agilent Technologies And National Jewish Medical And Research Center.. "This collaboration allows our students to focus on systems biology questions and on the amazing answers that are now available via modern tools and techniques, without having to combine disjointed platforms from many vendors." Agilent Technologies and the National Jewish Medical and Research Center have announced a collaborative effort to provide applications-focused technical training in the fast-emerging field of systems biology. via BioResearch Online.
Metalink Intros Gateway.. "We are very pleased to join forces with this industry leader, and excited by the power and quality of the platform that we are developing together" Metalink Ltd., a provider of high-performance wireless and wireline broadband communication silicon solutions, today announced a unique reference design for Residential Gateways that meets the strict.. via Light Reading.
Zarlink ZLynx Active Optical Cables First to Meet InfiniBandSM Trade.. "Zarlink is the first supplier to deliver active optical cable products that have been independently tested and accepted as being compliant with the InfiniBand architecture specification" Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. today announced its ZLynx products are the first active optical cable assemblies with integrated optical-electrical converters to be tested and accepted by the IBTA as being compliant.. via Monitor Today.
EPA Reaches Settlement with Dixie-Narco, Maytag, and Rheem Companies.. "I am pleased the parties have agreed to remedy the problem in a proactive manner." The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that a consent decree was lodged in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina on July 16, 2007, providing for the cleanup of.. via WebWire.
Suntron Corporation Announces Aerospace Quality Re-Certification at Phoenix, AZ. "The renewal of our AS9100 certification for our SWO facility exhibits our continued focus on quality" July 19, 2007-- Suntron Corporation, a leading provider of integrated electronics manufacturing solutions, announced today that it has renewed its prestigious AS9100 quality certification for the Southwest.. via PCBCafe.
SanDisk Revenue Robust. SNDK - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr ) posted stronger-than-expected revenue in the second quarter, but missed Wall Street's profit expectations because of continuing price pressure. via TheStreet.com.
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Broadcom Co-Founder Sued by Ex-Employee. "I was regularly exposed to such a high degree of debauchery while working for Nick" The co-founder of semiconductor maker Broadcom Corp., already the center of a federal stock options probe, has been accused by an ex-employee of drug use and hiring prostitutes for clients, according to court.. via Forbes.
Newport Beach--- Conexant Reports Equity Grants under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350. Conexant Systems, Inc. today announced that on July 9, 2007 it granted stock options, performance restricted stock units and restricted stock units to Daniel A. Artusi, its new president and chief executive.. via Freshnews.
Intel, '$100 Laptop' Project Make Peace. "There are an awful lot of educational scenarios between K and 12" The nonprofit that aims to seed the developing world with inexpensive laptop computers for schoolchildren has made peace with Intel Corp., the project's most powerful rival. via PhysOrg Weblog.
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Saturday, July 14th, 2007
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Awaiting Internet Access, Remote Brazilian Tribes Debate Its Promise, Peril. SANGRADOURO INDIAN RESERVE, Brazil -- When the sun sinks behind the palm and mango trees, candlelight flickers throughout a tiny village of thatched huts where about 100 Xavante Indians live.
Review: I199 Full of Playback Options. NEW YORK -- As more and more tech toys evolve to include music-playing capabilities, gadget lovers face an increasingly common problem: How can you amplify them all without buying five different speaker docks?.
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Thursday, July 12th, 2007
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
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U.K. graphics specialist confirms iPhone design win. "AppleMBXDevice: Graphics hang with pending 2D blit." Accelerometer saves space and power in portable apps STMicroelectronics extends its family of ultra-compact low-g accelerometers with the LIS244AL motion sensing device that delivers low-power consumption for.. via Embedded.com.
Atheros Schedules Second Quarter 2007 Conference Call for Ju. Atheros Communications, Inc., a leading developer of advanced wireless solutions, has scheduled its second quarter 2007 financial results conference call for Monday, July 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. Pacific time. via Customer Interaction Solutions.
Broadcom to Bush: Let ITC ruling against Qualcomm stand. "A presidential veto of the ITC ruling] would weaken U.S. efforts to strengthen intellectual property rights globally" Broadcom Corp. called on the Bush administration on Thursday to let stand an U.S. International Trade Commission ruling against Qualcomm Inc. via EETimes.
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Linear Tech Adds 60V No RSENSE Boost Controller. Linear Technology Corp. announced the LTC3814-5, a synchronous No RSENSE step-up switching regulator controller that eliminates the boost diode and the heat sink normally required in medium to high power.. via PowerPulse.
Press Release: OmniVision and Scalado Collaborate to Make Camera Phones More User-Friendly. OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a world leading supplier of CMOS image sensors for high-volume applications, and Scalado, a leader in mobile imaging software solutions for fast and memory efficient image.. via Mobile Burn.
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ST, CEA team on miniaturized energy sources solutions. "The proliferation of portable devices has created a huge demand for energy sources such as rechargeable batteries but existing solutions still leave room for improvements in terms of performance, operating life and environmental impact" ' European chipmaker STMicroelectronics NV and the French Atomic Energy Agency have concluded a collaboration agreement on the development of miniaturized energy sources solutions. via EETimes.eu.
Fire at Maxim plant closes Beaverton roads. A fires at the Maxim campus has closed parts of Southwest Murray Boulevard as fire crews work to avoid potential problems. via Oregonlive.com.
Cypress Partners with InPhase Technologies on Holographic Data Storage Drive. Cypress Semiconductor Corp. and InPhase Technologies, the worlds leader in holographic data storage, today announced that Cypress has provided a CMOS image sensor solution for the InPhase Tapestry holographic.. via TMCnet.
Newport Beach--- Acacia Technologies Enters into License and Settlement Agreement with LG Philips. Acacia Research Corporation announced today that IP Innovation, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, has entered into a license and settlement agreement with LG Philips.. via Freshnews.
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Moody's Affirms Whirlpool Ratings. "These savings, together with productivity enhancements, are expected to position the company to manage headwinds from rising commodity prices and softening demand from further weakness in the U.S. housing market" Moody's Investors Service affirmed its ratings for Whirlpool Corp. on Monday, and upgraded the appliance maker's outlook to "Stable" from "Negative," on the expected cost savings resulting from its integration.. via Forbes.
Apple rivals dread iPhone. When Apple Inc. launches the iPhone on Friday, it is set to get a jump on its competitors and spark a flurry of new phone designs, regardless of how well the device actually sells.
Morning Alert for Stanley Works. Morning Alert for Stanley Works The Stanley Works produces various tools and security products worldwide. via M2.com.
Eight colors in Dell's new laptop range. Dell today launched its brand new range of consumer laptops. The Dell Inspiron range of portables comes in two widescreen flavors -- 15.4in and 17in -- and eight colors. The eight different chassis tones range from shocking pink, through bright yellow to black.
Would that all festivals were this enlightening. "I've always liked the dark side of life. You could think of me as Edinburgh's Hyde, and Alexander McCall Smith as its Dr Jekyll." SUNDAY found me slightly mildewed after days of relentless rain, but looking forward to a cracking close to the small but perfectly formed Borders Book Festival. via Scotsman.com Living.
TI embraces ultra low-power Bluetooth. Texas Instruments Inc. will develop chips for low-power devices based on a new short-range wireless Bluetooth specification, the company said Tuesday.
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Fire Hazard with Thermador Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Units: About 42,000 Hazard: The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. via US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
H -Gan S Ab : Appoitment of new Cfo Sven Lindskog. "We are extremely pleased to have secured someone of Sven's caliber as CFO. He brings with him extensive international experience and a solid track record as well as leadership talent that will reinforce the Group Management." H gan s AB 263 83 H gan s SWEDEN Tel: +46 42 33 80 00 Fax: +46 42 33 81 50 Press releases 2007-06-28 Appoitment of new CFO Sven Lindskog H gan s AB today announces that Sven Lindskog will join the Group.. via Euroland.
IPAQ rx5900: A Worthy Travel Companion? Traditional PDAs are on the verge of extinction. They're being phased out in favor of smart phones, which combine PDA functions with cell phones. But Hewlett-Packard is trying to give the PDA one last fighting chance with its iPAQ rx5900 Travel Companion.
Watch out for self-starting cooktops. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Product: Thermador Brand Ceramic CooktopsUnits: About 2,000.Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif.Hazard: The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a fire hazard.Incidents/injuries: None. Read more.
TI embraces ultra low-power Bluetooth. Texas Instruments Inc. will develop chips for low-power devices based on a new short-range wireless Bluetooth specification, the company said Tuesday.
Keeping the Spirits Alive. No matter how much you rely on laser levels to guide you on your jobsites, there will always be a need to reach for a spirit level and look a bubble in the eye. via Tools of the Trade.
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Morning Alert for Stanley Works. Morning Alert for Stanley Works The Stanley Works produces various tools and security products worldwide. via M2.com.
Would that all festivals were this enlightening. "I've always liked the dark side of life. You could think of me as Edinburgh's Hyde, and Alexander McCall Smith as its Dr Jekyll." SUNDAY found me slightly mildewed after days of relentless rain, but looking forward to a cracking close to the small but perfectly formed Borders Book Festival. via Scotsman.com Living.
Keeping the Spirits Alive. No matter how much you rely on laser levels to guide you on your jobsites, there will always be a need to reach for a spirit level and look a bubble in the eye. via Tools of the Trade.
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Moody's Affirms Whirlpool Ratings. "These savings, together with productivity enhancements, are expected to position the company to manage headwinds from rising commodity prices and softening demand from further weakness in the U.S. housing market" Moody's Investors Service affirmed its ratings for Whirlpool Corp. on Monday, and upgraded the appliance maker's outlook to "Stable" from "Negative," on the expected cost savings resulting from its integration.. via Forbes.
Fire Hazard with Thermador Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Units: About 42,000 Hazard: The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. via US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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