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Earth braces for biggest space storm in five years

Mar 7, 2012

The biggest space weather storm in five years is hurtling toward Earth, threatening to disrupt power grids, GPS systems, satellites and airline flights, experts say.(Yonhap News)The brunt of the storm is expected to strike early Thursday and last through Friday, possibly garbling some of Earthlings'
New iPad expected to have modest upgrades

Mar 7, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) _ Apple is expected to reveal a new iPad model on Wednesday, with a sharper screen and perhaps an option for faster wireless broadband. The upgrades are relatively minor, but the iPad is secure in its position as the king of tablets.As usual, Apple has kept the features of the new devi
Easily guessed computer passwords a risk

Mar 6, 2012

Hackers often get into protected systems by simply guessing the password, which is often made too easy for them by users, U.S. security experts say.Security services firm Trustwave says it found the most common password used on business computer systems is "Password1," CNN reported Monday.Although i
Apple expected to unveil new iPad

Mar 6, 2012

Apple is expected to reveal a new version of its coveted iPad on Wednesday in its first major media event since the death of legendary founder and beloved pitchman Steve Jobs.In typical Apple style, the California-based company has offered the scantest of hints as to what it will unveil on the stage
LG releases 5-inch smartphone Optimus Vu in Korean market

Mar 5, 2012

LG Electronics on Monday released the five-inch smartphone Optimus Vu on the local market, which was unveiled first during the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona last week. The company said that the Long Term Evolution device comes with a 5-inch, 4:3 aspect display ratio, which is rare among phones, but widely adopted by PCs, e-Book readers and Apple’s iPad for readability. Another distinctive feature is the “quick memo” button that enables users to take notes with a capacitive stylus or fi
Samsung continues to dominate global monitor market in 2011

Mar 4, 2012

Samsung Electronics Co. maintained its status as the top monitor supplier in global markets last year for the fifth straight year on strong demand for its high-end products, a report showed Sunday.Shares of monitors supplied by Samsung Electronics accounted for 15.1 percent in global markets last year, according to a report by market research firm International Data Corporation.In the fourth quarter, Samsung claimed 15.5 percent of global sales of its monitors to remain in the top spot for the 2
Samsung, Microsoft jointly develop upgraded server system

Mar 2, 2012

South Korean tech firm Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it has developed an upgraded server solution in cooperation with Microsoft Corp. to provide customers with a system of a high level of performance and efficiency. The so-called "Green Server Solution" utilizes Samsung's 20 nanometer-c
Apple, Samsung lose patent cases against each other in Germany

Mar 2, 2012

Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. both lost patent cases against each other in a court in Germany on Friday in the latest twist in the long-running battle between the two electronics powerhouses over mobile phones and tablet computers.The Mannheim Regional Court turned down Samsung’s attempt to
LG Electronics wins U.S. Energy Star Partner award

Mar 1, 2012

LG Electronics Inc., one of South Korea’s leading consumer appliance manufacturers, said Thursday it has won a 2012 Energy Star Partner of the Year award.The honor, given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, recognized LG’s steady contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by making energy efficient products.The award, which was launched in 2001, also lauded the company’s efforts to educate consumers about eco-friendly products.Last year, 406 pro
Samsung’s Android dominance puts squeeze on HTC and Motorola

Mar 1, 2012

Google’s Android has surged past Apple’s iPhone to become the biggest smartphone platform, attracting a crowd of phone makers. Yet Samsung Electronics Co.’s growing dominance may threaten the software’s success and crimp sales growth for some competitors. Companies such as HTC Corp. and Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. risk being squeezed between South Korea’s Samsung and China’s Huawei Technologies Co. HTC, which introduced its HTC One phone this week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, s
Intel makes more mobile inroads with new phones

Feb 29, 2012

SAN JOSE, California ― Further demonstrating its resolve to expand beyond the personal computer market, Intel Corp. on Monday announced that three more new smartphones incorporating its microprocessors will be introduced in other countries this year.The smartphone makers are Orange, Lava International and ZTE. Intel CEO Paul Otellini, who made the announcement at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, said more smartphones containing Intel’s brainy chips will be unveiled in the next year
Samsung, KT, LG win at trade show

Feb 29, 2012

Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S2 was chosen as the best smartphone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Wednesday.Presented by the Global System for Mobile Association, Samsung’s flagship smartphone Galaxy S2 competed with other handsets like Galaxy Nexus, Apple’s iPhone 4S, HTC’s Desire S and Nokia’s Lumia 800. It was also given the Device Manufacturer of the Year award at the event.It was the first time for the firm to take home the best device manufacturer award and the third time it w
US Navy getting close on making super-powerful gun

Feb 29, 2012

A super-powerful gun that shoots rounds more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) away _ at several times the speed of sound _ is being developed for Navy warships.The weapon is known as an electromagnetic railgun. It consists of parallel rails and uses a magnetic field and electric current, instead of c
iPad 3 price hike is rumored

Feb 28, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) -- The upcoming iPad 3 -- expected to be announced in a little more than a week-- could carry a $70-$80 price hike over its iPad 2 predecessor, analysts say.The MacRumors Web site posted an image Monday of a purported pricing sheet found on the popular Chinese microblogging site
Google developing ‘smartglasses’: report

Feb 23, 2012

Google is planning to introduce new high-tech sunglasses equipped with a computer screen in one lens that steams information directly into your eye, the New York Times reported Wednesday. This image is not directly related to the story (Vuzix homepage)Nick Bilton of the newspaper wrote th