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In iPhone, adult industry sees pocket porn market (AP) AP - It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in.
Panasonic to buy out Sanyo, Panasonic Electric (AP) AP - Panasonic is planning to take 100 percent ownership of its subsidiaries Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works in a move costing up to $9.4 billion to strengthen green businesses such as electric cars and solar panels.
Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit (AP) AP - Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions.
New Kindle models arrive tonight (Christopher Null) Christopher Null - Now we know why the current Kindle suddenly became unavailable earlier this week, with no date listed for stock to be replenished: It’s because Amazon is launching a new-model Kindle, one that’s smaller, lighter, faster, and easier to read.
Libraries top Netflix, Redbox when it comes to loaning DVDs (Ben Patterson) Ben Patterson - Sure, Netflix and Redbox may rule the U.S. DVD rental market, but it turns out that the nation’s public libraries are loaning more DVDs each day than Netflix rents to its by-mail subscribers.
RadioShack quarterly profit rises, meets views (Reuters) Reuters - RadioShack Corp reported a higher quarterly profit as the consumer electronics chain benefited from higher postpaid wireless sales and the launch of key products like Apple's iPhone 4.
Bunker-busting ATM attacks show security holes (AP) AP - A hacker has discovered a way to force ATMs to disgorge their cash by hijacking the computers inside them.
Sony surprises with return to profitability (Reuters) Reuters - Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles.
Microsoft hosts annual financial analyst meeting (AP) AP - Analysts will be looking for clues about the future of Microsoft Corp.'s mobile and online businesses and its strategy for Windows-based tablet computers at an annual meeting with the software maker on Thursday.
Low-tech Shatner eyes Twitter, says what the "$#*!" (Reuters) Reuters - William Shatner confesses he has problems with the digital age. At 79 years old, he doesn't use Twitter and can't remember computer passwords.
Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan (AFP) AFP - Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday.
Opera Mini Serves One Billion Daily Page Views (Mashable) Mashable - Despite the fact that popular smartphones such as the iPhone and Android already have great web browsers, Opera's Java ME-based mobile browser Opera Mini is constantly growing. According to Opera, on July 25th it served one billion page views.
Operating a jailbroken iPhone has drawbacks (Appolicious) Appolicious - Be prepared for a few challenges if you want to run a jailbroken iPhone. Also, in today's App Industry Roundup, expect a new Kindle soon.
LG Says Android Tablet Due out in Q4 (PC World) PC World - LG Electronics plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday.
IBM Invests in Infrastructure Sensing and Analysis Tech (PC World) PC World - IBM will develop technology to monitor and analyze the state of buildings, roads, water lines and other urban infrastructure in a new laboratory it is opening with Carnegie Mellon University.
Internet upgraded to foil cyber crooks (AFP) AFP - The Internet has undergone a key upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data.
Is Linux Just Another Unix Flavor? (PC World) PC World - What defines an operating system isn't a geeky label or a collection of ramblings from the mouths of its community members. Nor is it some empty and pointless certification offered up by an obscure group of malcontented purveyors of "standards."
Vietnam restricts online games after murder cases (AP) AP - Vietnam has banned the advertisement of online games and restricted access after several cases in which young people committed murder or robbery to get money to pay to play, an official said Thursday.

Yahoo! News: Personal Technology
Sony surprises with return to profitability (Reuters) Reuters - Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles.
In iPhone, adult industry sees pocket porn market (AP) AP - It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in.
Sony Back to Profit on Bravia, Vaio, PS3 Strength (PC World) PC World - Sony returned to profitability in the second quarter, helped by strong sales of key products, prompting it to raise its profit outlook for the full year on Thursday.
India raises security concerns over BlackBerry services (Reuters) Reuters - India has raised security concerns with Research In Motion over the Canadian company's popular BlackBerry services, but is not planning a ban in the world's fastest growing mobile phone market.
Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan (AFP) AFP - Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday.
Opera Mini Serves One Billion Daily Page Views (Mashable) Mashable - Despite the fact that popular smartphones such as the iPhone and Android already have great web browsers, Opera's Java ME-based mobile browser Opera Mini is constantly growing. According to Opera, on July 25th it served one billion page views.
TechBits package (AP) AP - Your smart phone applications are watching you — much more closely than you might like.
iPhone-Like BlackBerry Can Inject New Life into RIM (PC World) PC World - RIM is expected to announce details of the iPhone-esque BlackBerry 9800 next week. Don't hold your breath that for the BlackBerry smartphone to blow the iPhone or Android smartphones out of the water, but as long as the device can hold its own it should be a winner for RIM.
RIM shares up on reports of new BlackBerry (AFP) AFP - Shares in Canada's Research in Motion surged Wednesday on reports the BlackBerry maker plans to release a new smartphone next week to rival Apple's iPhone.
Tapic turns your music into rhythm-based game levels (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - Tap Tap Revenge was a major hit on the iPhone because it combined addictive, rhythm-based gameplay with popular songs. While a number of rhythm-based touchscreen games have popped up since Tap Tap Revengeâs success, Zentertainâs Tapic aims to take the format to the next level by letting you instantly play along to any of your iPodâs tracks.
Mac Users Get Simpler Safari Add-ons, Office 2011 Preview (PC World) PC World - If you head is spinning with all things Apple, you are not alone. Apple released Safari 5.0.1 today, following Tuesday's announcement of iMac, Mac Pro, and display updates. In addition, Microsoft previewed its Office 2011 plans for the Mac.
RIM stock jumps as revamped BlackBerry nears (Reuters) Reuters - Shares of Research In Motion jumped on Wednesday on speculation that next week it would unveil a new touchscreen BlackBerry that could compete more effectively with Apple Inc's iPhone and other smartphones.
Summary Box: Hulu Plus is TV for the iPhone, iPad (AP) AP - HULU PLUS: Hulu, the website with shows from ABC, Fox and NBC, is now available as an app for iPhones, iPod Touches, iPads and Samsung Internet-connected TVs. High-definition shows look great even on big TVs, and the iPhone version works over the cellular network.
What your phone app doesn't say: It's watching (AP) AP - Your smart phone applications are watching you — much more closely than you might like.
Blu-ray 3D, More TV Models Boosting 3D TV Shipments (PC World) PC World - 3D TV shipments are on the rise with the availability of more TV models and increasing movie and sports content in 3D, research firm DisplaySearch said on Wednesday.
FBI backs record-keeping on prepaid cell phones (AP) AP - FBI Director Robert Mueller has endorsed anti-terrorism legislation that would require prepaid cell-phone sellers to keep records of buyers' identities.
Report: Apple Investigating iOS 4 Problems on iPhone 3G (PC Magazine) PC Magazine - Apple is investigating claims that its latest iOS 4 mobile operating system is causing problems for users with the iPhone 3G, according to The Wall Street Journal.
iPhone developers can now advertise their apps via iAd (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - Apple began rolling out its iAd program earlier this month, but by all accounts the ad spots themselves were fairly limited. On Wednesday, however, Apple launched a program allowing iPhone developers to sign up to have their own apps advertised via iAd.
Study: Verizon smartphones use more data than iPhones (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - The iPhone was as much of a revolution to carrier networks as it was to consumersâit was the first phone that gave users a reason to wirelessly gobble data, and that was before âthereâs an app for thatâ became a colloquialism. According to an upcoming study, though, Verizon smartphones may have taken the data consumption crown.
Motorola ad pokes fun at Apple's iPhone antenna woes (AFP) AFP - US mobile phone maker Motorola took the gloves off on Wednesday and bought a full-page advertisment in The New York Times to poke fun at the antenna issues with Apple's latest iPhone.

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