Daily News Alert | Thursday, November 26, 2009 12:00 AM PST |
AT&T and Verizon ads duel on airwaves and in court
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:02 am PST
 AP - What would the holidays be without bickering between siblings? AT&T and Verizon are swamping TV with ads attacking facets of each other's wireless networks. While the ads stick fairly close to the truth, there's a lot they don't say. Full Story | Top |
US online ad revenue down 5.4 pct in third quarter
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:02 am PST
AP - Online advertising revenue in the U.S. fell 5.4 percent in the third quarter from a year ago, as the sputtering economy kept its tight grip on even the fastest growing segment of industry, according to a report released Wednesday. Full Story | Top |
Microsoft says cost-cutting CFO to step down
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:37 pm PST
AP - Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said its chief financial officer is departing at the end of the year and will be replaced by the man now responsible for the books at the division that produces Microsoft Office and other business programs. Full Story | Top |
Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and Video Games
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:47 pm PST
PC World - If you're looking to stock up on Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and video games, now is the time to do it. Best Buy has Blu-ray movies starting at $8 and DVDs starting at $4, while Wal-Mart has DVDs starting at just $2. Kohl's has its entire stock of video games on sale for 20 to 30 percent off. And for music lovers, Costco is offering a discounted pack of iTunes gift cards: $60 worth (four $15 cards) for just $48. Full Story | Top |
Emerson 32-Inch HDTV
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00 pm PST
PC World - If you're looking for a really cheap HDTV (to complete your really cheap home theater), Wal-Mart has a 32-inch Emerson LCD HDTV for under $250--$248, to be exact. Full Story | Top |
Google Puts Movie Search Service on Mobile Devices
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:08 pm PST
NewsFactor - Google launched a mobile version of its movie search service Tuesday that is compatible with Apple's iPhone as well as all mobile devices running Android and the Palm webOS. The new offering promises to make it easier for movie fans to plan their next theater trip while on the go. Full Story | Top |
Vizio 55-Inch HDTV
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:20 pm PST
PC World - Costco is offering a 55-inch Vizio LCD HDTV for $1200 (after you apply a $300-off coupon). This Vizio 55-incher (Costco doesn't specify the model) has 1080p resolution and 120Hz "Smooth Motion" technology. It features five HDMI input ports, as well as an S-Video input, a composite video input, a computer RGB input, and one USB port. The store is setting a limit of two per customer. Full Story | Top |
A Gamer's Guide to Black Friday
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:50 pm PST
PC World - One of the great things about video games is that pricing is fairly standardized, which makes Black Friday video game deals extremely easy to spot. Full Story | Top |
Acer says Windows 7 good for sales
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:10 pm PST
 Reuters - Taiwan's Acer Inc, the world's No.2 PC maker, said Microsoft Corp's Windows 7 operating system launch last month has been positive for year-end PC sales, though the gains were within expectations. Full Story | Top |
Senators Ask EC to Speed Up Oracle-Sun Probe
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:08 pm PST
NewsFactor - Oracle has received help from lawmakers seeking to speed up the review by the European Commission of its planned acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Fifty-nine U.S. senators have asked the EC to quicken its investigation and have accused the EC of stalling to hurt U.S. businesses. Full Story | Top |
Spam King Gets More Than Four Years Behind Bars
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:08 pm PST
NewsFactor - One of the world's most notorious spammers has reached the end of the road -- or at least a rest stop -- that could last for the next 51 months. Alan Ralsky, known as the spam king, was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison by U.S. District Judge Marianne O. Battani in Detroit. In June, Ralsky pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, and to violations of the CAN-SPAM Act. Full Story | Top |
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