TMCnet.com RSS Service - isite_Techzone360 http://www.techzone360.com http://www.techzone360.com http://www.tmcnet.com/tmcnet/tmcimg/tmcnet3.gif http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290492-gm-pull-plug-facebook-advertising-reviewing-situation.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290492-gm-pull-plug-facebook-advertising-reviewing-situation.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 18:22:35 GMT Timing as they say is everything in life. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, albeit ready to become a multi-billionaire several times over by the end of the week, must be wondering about the timing of all of the bad press about the company coming out just days before its IPO. Consider the less than flattering items that have come out in the past few weeks some of which have been self-inflicted. This includes: http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290491-mobile-operators-withstand-heat-summertime-3g-4g-network.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290491-mobile-operators-withstand-heat-summertime-3g-4g-network.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 18:11:15 GMT Whether it's listening to Jimmy Buffett tunes on Spotify by the pool, following highlights of the Rangers/Devils playoff series at a weekend picnic, or simply downloading The Hunger Games to your Kindle Fire to enjoy on the hammock, your summer activities are sure to test Verizon, AT&T, or whoever your wireless operator is. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290488-yahoo-be-saved-facebook-old-hat-aol-relevant.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290488-yahoo-be-saved-facebook-old-hat-aol-relevant.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 17:57:06 GMT Here are four things to contemplate. First, the drama surrounding the comings and goings at Yahoo continue to unfold. Second, in the face of Facebook's IPO a new survey by the Associated Press and CNBC found that 50 percent of respondents see Facebook as a fad like the hula hoop and lava lamp raising doubts about the stock's valuation. Third, questions as to whether AOL can transform fast enough to be a premiere player going forward abound as it adapts to life with the Huffington Post as part of its body politic. Fourth, Google's portfolio is being investigated for fears of domination. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290473-gm-un-friends-facebook-paid-advertising.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290473-gm-un-friends-facebook-paid-advertising.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 16:50:41 GMT General Motors today announced plans to stop using paid ads on Facebook, following the determination that the paid advertising had very little impact on consumer behavior choices. But that doesn't mean that GM will stop using Facebook in terms of advertising and promotions, rather, that they'll be going about it in a whole new way. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290452-conventional-indicators-not-painting-clear-picture-the-economy.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290452-conventional-indicators-not-painting-clear-picture-the-economy.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 15:56:57 GMT Apparently even leaders of the nation's largest businesses don't know which way the economy is heading. In a recent interview with Bloomberg Business Week, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson acknowledged that conventional methods of assessing the strength of the U.S. economy are no longer reliable, especially in a market with such varied spending patterns in both the consumer and business sectors. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290449-half-americans-say-facebook-an-overvalued-fad-poll.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290449-half-americans-say-facebook-an-overvalued-fad-poll.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 15:52:42 GMT According to a new poll from the Associated Press and CNBC, half of Americans think that despite Facebook's popularity, the network is merely a passing fad. Not only that, but as the company has officially gone public, half of Americans also said that they think Facebook's asking price is too high. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290438-nokia-accuses-apple-tampering-with-siri-after-naming.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290438-nokia-accuses-apple-tampering-with-siri-after-naming.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:14 GMT Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia recently accused Apple of tweaking Siri, the iPhone 4S' intelligent voice recognition software, after stating and then withdrawing a programmed response that Nokia's Lumia 900 is the best smartphone around. It all started last week when Siri replied "Nokia Lumia 900" when asked "What is the best smartphone?" http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290429-could-lack-ad-clicks-damage-facebooks-ipo.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290429-could-lack-ad-clicks-damage-facebooks-ipo.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 15:04:46 GMT As with any soon-to-be-public company, Facebook is being scrutinized from every angle by analysts and potential investors attempting to identify cracks in the seemingly-invincible social networking giant. On the heels of its relatively meager first quarter earnings report, where it posted revenues of $1.058 billion - up 46 percent annually but down six percent from the previous quarter - Facebook is now being forced to defend against an ominous survey that suggests its greatest moneymaker, advertising, may not be quite the asset we once thought. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290425-life-saving-camera-infrared-imaging-finds-sick-wolves.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290425-life-saving-camera-infrared-imaging-finds-sick-wolves.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 14:50:37 GMT Healthcare isn't the only market using technology to save lives. For millions of kids across the country, summer means throwing curricula to the wind - or the bonfire if they're graduating - and using warm weather to mask the chill of having to open a book next fall. But that doesn't mean everyone else should follow suit, let alone stop learning. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290392-tech-treks-tents-best-gadgets-apps-camping-season.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290392-tech-treks-tents-best-gadgets-apps-camping-season.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 13:06:38 GMT Here in the northeast United States, spring is finally heating up and summer is fast approaching. So, if your garden is tended and your barbeque is broken in, it's time for camping season. But these days, you need more than just a tent, a couple of sleeping bags and some bug spray. Here, then, are the top five gadgets and apps you need for an outstanding high-tech camping experience: http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290371-now-when-fellow-new-yorker-tells-to-take.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290371-now-when-fellow-new-yorker-tells-to-take.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 11:08:41 GMT As warm, star-filled summer nights are almost in reach here on the East Coast, residents of the most amazing city in the world - New York City - are attempting to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Biking, relaxing in parks disbursed throughout the city, people watching at an outdoor restaurant or simply taking a long walk around the neighborhood to see how it has changed in recent months, are a few of the most popular activities in the city that never sleeps, and, even in the busy lives of these tech-savvy individuals, everyone is doing their best to take in some fresh -- rather semi-fresh --air. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290347-channeling-steve-jobs-turn-yahoo-around.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290347-channeling-steve-jobs-turn-yahoo-around.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 10:16:50 GMT Yahoo has been a bit of a revolving door lately. This week saw the departure of five board members including the CEO, three new board members, and an interim CEO, that actually has more pertinent industry skills that the full time CEO who left. While Yahoo is certainly a mess with all of this change, it is nowhere near as bad off as Apple was when Steve Jobs got in. This suggests that much of the process Steve Jobs used to turn Apple around might work for Yahoo. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290337-facebook-raises-ipo-target-range-mirror-investor-interest.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/15/290337-facebook-raises-ipo-target-range-mirror-investor-interest.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 09:55:59 GMT On Tuesday, with investors lining up for an opportunity to get their hands on its stock, Facebook increased the target price range for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The social network now expects shares to begin selling between $34-$38, up from the original IPO range of $28-$35 per share. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290295-three-tips-leave-technology-behind-this-summer.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290295-three-tips-leave-technology-behind-this-summer.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 18:45:51 GMT So this might sound a bit odd coming from a technology writer, but what if you consider leaving your technology out of the equation when you go camping? I could barrage you with "the best fly fishing apps" or "five gadgets that repel bears," but let's consider the alternative for a second (although the bear repellents sound useful). http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290282-5-iphone-apps-help-survive-mayan-apocalypse.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290282-5-iphone-apps-help-survive-mayan-apocalypse.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 17:12:56 GMT Depending on your beliefs, the end of the Mayan calendar that is upon us could mean absolutely nothing to you or it could be driving your day-to-day plans over the next six months. However, a recent poll suggests that a surprising 1 in 7 people surveyed around the world believe that December 21, 2012 will indeed mark the end of days, while 1 in 10 people admit they are at least somewhat concerned about it. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290277-5-iphone-apps-that-save-life-the-mayan.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290277-5-iphone-apps-that-save-life-the-mayan.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 16:53:28 GMT Depending on your beliefs, the end of the Mayan calendar that is upon us could mean absolutely nothing to you or it could be driving your day-to-day plans over the next six months. However, a recent poll suggests that a surprising 1 in 7 people surveyed around the world believe that December 21, 2012 will indeed mark the end of days, while 1 in 10 people admit they are at least somewhat concerned about it. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290272-voice-app-updates-from-counterpath-vonage.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290272-voice-app-updates-from-counterpath-vonage.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 16:32:54 GMT CounterPath and Vonage updated their respective voice soft clients last week. CounterPath released an Android tablet edition, while Vonage Mobile rolled in two features that suggest a similarity to Metaswitch's Thrutu over-the-top client. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290256-lightsquared-files-bankruptcy-protection-following-failed-talks-with.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290256-lightsquared-files-bankruptcy-protection-following-failed-talks-with.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 15:53:09 GMT Once-promising wireless startup Lightsquared filed for bankruptcy protection late Monday afternoon after billionaire investor Philip Falcone and his partners failed to reach a debt default agreement with creditors, who pushed to remove Falcone from his leadership position in the company as part of the deal. The Chapter 11 protection will provide the company with some "breathing room" as it attempts to resolve the regulatory issues that have haunted its long-awaited wholesale network, in which Lightsquared has invested more than $3 billion over the last few years. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290229-bandwidth-trading-20.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290229-bandwidth-trading-20.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 14:18:00 GMT There are signs of renewed interest in bandwidth trading in some quarters of the capacity business, a development that might be mildly surprising after the complete meltdown of the so-called practice by Enron, its foremost proponent, in 2001. http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290125-resume-flub-ousts-yahoo-ceo.htm http://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2012/05/14/290125-resume-flub-ousts-yahoo-ceo.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 09:44:35 GMT Scott Thompson's short run as Yahoo chief executive came to an abrupt end on Sunday after the embattled exec was forced to step down due to an erroneous claim on his resume. Thompson, leaving the post after only four months on the job, found himself embroiled in controversy earlier this month when hedge fund Third Point, a major stakeholder in Yahoo seeking seats on its board, revealed the former EBay president misrepresented his educational background on his resume.