Making Connections, Gadget to Gadget
Nearly everything at the Consumer Electronics Show is a little computer that wants to seek out and connect to other computerized devices, no matter who makes them. (NYT)+++
Financial Scandal at Outsourcing Company Rattles a Developing Country
Satyam Computer Services, one of India’s largest outsourcing companies, significantly inflated earnings and assets for years, the chairman said before resigning.(NYT)+++
Many Ways to Plug in to Tech Savings
When every $100 counts, here are a few suggestions for using high-tech gadgetry to save you money.(NYT)+++
As Sales Picture Worsens, Intel Trims Forecast Again
Intel said that its sales for the fourth quarter would fall short of previously reduced forecasts by about $500 million.(NYT)+++
C.E.S. Interview: Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s chief executive. (Credit: Saul Hansell) This is the second of a series of interviews with executives attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Click here for all C.E.S. interviews. (NYT)+++
Corporate Scandal Shakes India
The chairman of one of India’s largest tech firms said he concocted financial results, sending shock waves across India and likely prompting investors to question other corporate results as the once-hot economy slows.(WSJ)+++
Microsoft Gets Key Search Deals
Microsoft announced key search deals and made an early version of Windows 7 available for testing.(WSJ)+++
Intel Outlook Pared Again
Intel issued a second warning about deteriorating business conditions, signaling further weakness in the computer sector.(WSJ)+++
Lenovo Plans Major Revamp
Computer maker Lenovo said it expects to report a loss for the quarter just ended. The company set layoffs and cuts to executive pay.(WSJ)+++
Gadgets for Leaner Times
Vendors at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show are offering products with an eye toward helping users save money. Here’s a look at some of the money-conscious gadgets.(WSJ)+++
Intel Cuts Revenue Forecast
Santa Clara company’s revenue will be around $8.2 billion — $500 million to $1.1 billion lower than previously expected. (SFC)+++
SanDisk’s New Gadget
Non-tech-savvy music listeners targeted with portable player that combines best of CDs, radio. (SFC)+++
VC Warning On Green Tech
Silicon Valley venture capitalist John Doerr delivered a stark warning to Congress on Wednesday that the United States is on the verge of being left behind in the green tech race. (SFC)+++
CES: Sony introduces a purse-sized PC
Somewhere between a cellphone and a laptop is Sony’s new PC offering: the Viao P Series Lifestyle PC. We got a gander at it at the Sony press conference yesterday. (LAT)+++
CES: Panasonic sees future in 3D
Panasonic today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas said it expects to have 3D televisions ready for the market as early as next year. (LAT)+++
CES: Samsung gets LED down the path to thinness
Samsung stepped up to the CES plate with a new line of LCD televisions that use LED for back-lighting, instead of florescent light that’s the standard but is quickly becoming old-fashioned in the industry. (LAT)+++
CES: Halo Wars and Halo ODST set for release this year
Get ready, Halo Nation. Microsoft tonight announced that it expects to release Halo Wars on March 3 and that Halo 3 ODST was on track to debut during the second half of this year. (LAT)+++
At CES, Microsoft’s Ballmer urges companies to invest despite downturn
Giving his first keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the software giant will continue to invest despite the economic downturn and called on other industry players to do the same. (SV)+++
Recession causes even Google to cut work force
The economy’s stall has prompted unprecedented cuts at Google’s lavish campuses; the company confirmed Wednesday the layoff of an unspecified number of contractors. (SV)+++
Ballmer touts new deals, Windows 7 beta
As he fills the CES keynote duties formerly handled by Bill Gates, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer aims to show that Microsoft can tackle a dominant Google, a resurgent Apple and a weak economy. (CNET)+++
Macworld Expo: Future imperfect
Attendees are cautiously optimistic the event will stay on their calendar without Apple, but much depends on what IDG can still put together. (CNET)+++
Verizon intros on-the-go DVR programming
Verizon adds remote control for some Fios TV customers to allow them to program and manage their DVRs from an online computer or Verizon cell phone.(CNET)+++
OLPC slashes workforce in half, cuts salaries
Founder of the project tasked with giving laptops to children in developing nations blames tough economic times for restructuring.(CNET)+++
Canon fix looks good for SLR’s ‘black dot’ glitch
The company releases new firmware that “improves and mitigates” a problem that could blemish images from the 5D Mark II camera. My test shows favorable results.(CNET)+++
CES gears up for gadgets
On the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show’s kick-off in Las Vegas, we get an early peek at Netbooks, networking, and cameras.(CNET)+++
Tech lobbyists: Spend $30 billion in tax dollars, get a million jobs
A new report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation suggests spending $30 billion on IT infrastructure would create or save 949,000 U.S. jobs.(CNET)+++
At CES, MySpace chats up the Widget Channel
A limited version of the News Corp.-owned social network will come to the new TV product that Yahoo and Intel jointly developed.(CNET)+++
Report: Investment group teeing up Yahoo deal
A group of investors is turning to Microsoft to play the role of banker in backing a buyout of Yahoo, according to TechCrunch.(CNET)+++
EMC to cut 2,400 from workforce
Storage giant EMC announces a 7 percent workforce reduction, despite preliminary record fourth-quarter revenues.(CNET)+++
Need a digital TV coupon? Get thee to a wait list
The National Television and Information Administration’s fund for subsidizing conversion boxes for next month’s digital TV transition has run out of money. Oops!(CNET)+++
U.S. Chamber seeks climate solutions from tech sector, not EPA
In economic recovery proposal unveiled Wednesday, the Chamber of Commerce advocates incentives for clean energy technology as way to solve climate change problems.(CNET)+++
Verizon, Microsoft in mobile-search deal
Software maker will see its search engine take center stage on all Verizon Wireless phones over the next five years.(CNET)+++
Police use GPS, Google Maps to locate missing girl
Navigation system and Google mapping tool helps authorities find Massachusetts 9-year-old allegedly kidnapped by her grandmother. (CNET)+++
Outsourcing shifts beyond Bangalore, Mumbai
While India remains popular with the top 50 outsourcing companies, vendors are progressively creating more bases in cities such as Chennai, Noida, Hyderabad, and Pune. (CNET)+++
