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Entries for July, 2011

Schletter to Increase its Solar Power Generation to 4 MWp

The Schletter GmbH (www.schletter.de) wants to achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency on the basis of solar power. Thus, an additional solar plant on the roof area of the new logistics center has put into operation to generate clean energy. On the roof of the new logistics center that recently has been inaugurated within the [...]

Nokia slips from 1 to 3 in smartphone sales

HELSINKI (Reuters) – Apple and Samsung Electronics ended struggling Nokia’s 15-year reign at the top of the smartphone sales rankings in the second quarter, researchers said on Friday. Original post by samzenpus

Nintendo shares dive as profit outlook crumbles

TOKYO (Reuters) – Nintendo Co Ltd’s shares plunged as much as 20 percent after the company swung to a quarterly loss and slashed its annual profit target, hit by anemic sales of its five-month-old 3D capable games device. Original post by samzenpus

[PIS 2011] ‘Preview in Seoul 2011′, a Venue to Discover the Latest Global Textile Trends, to Kick Off!

Presenting Creative textiles Fusing Functionality with Cultural Codes! The Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI, Chairman Hee-Chan Ro) is to host “Preview in Seoul 2011,” a premier textile exhibition, in COEX 1/F, B Hall, Seoul, from August 31 to September 2. “Preview in Seoul,” which marks its 12th anniversary this year, is establishing itself as [...]

Roboto lands on iOS/Android for $2.99, is our new favorite Android platformer

On Thursday morning, Fenix Fire Entertainment released a game called Roboto for Android and iOS devices. We’ve been playing the game for the past few weeks and even through a few early builds. The idea is simple: you’re a robot fighting across 30 different levels on your rocket board in attempt to save ‘robogirl.’ The [...]

Amazon inks streaming deal with NBCUniversal

Amazon announced on Thursday that it has inked an agreement with NBCUniversal to provide its subscription customers with access to 1,000 Universal Pictures movies. The deal is in addition to the online retailer’s recent agreement with CBS to offer shows such as Star Trek and Cheers to its customers. The new content includes films such [...]

Ricoh, Vidyo in new videoconferencing deal

HELSINKI (Reuters) – Video technology start-up Vidyo unveiled on Friday a deal to supply its software to Ricoh’s new small videoconferencing offering, which it expects to “significantly disrupt” the $3 billion equipment market. Original post by samzenpus

Samsung profit outlook weakens on chips, mobiles strong

SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co is relying on the smartphone market to boost group profits after its flat screen unit reported a second quarter of losses and the mainstay chip business struggled. Original post by samzenpus

Investigation: Is Your SSD More Reliable Than A Hard Drive?

Does a lack of moving parts translate to higher reliability? That’s the assumption many enthusiasts and IT professionals make about SSDs. We go straight to the data centers using these devices, dig into failure rate statistics, and suggest otherwise. Original post by Julie

No sexy girls please, China tells online game fair

SHANGHAI (Reuters Life!) – Hemlines are a little longer at this year’s annual online gaming fair in Shanghai, as companies take to heart a government directive against “vulgarity,” a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday. Original post by samzenpus