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Indonesia, a country with a thriving software market, continues to grapple with the issue of software piracy. Speaking at the Indonesian International Communication Conference, Violet B. Valdez, PhD, of the Department of Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines, highlighted the prevalence of software piracy in Asia. According to
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Google's chief financial officer, Patrick Pichette, acknowledged Microsoft's rapid innovation in the field of search engines, stating that the company's tireless pursuit of innovation could potentially allow it to catch up quickly if Google were to slow down. In a recent interview, Pichette noted
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The Trusted Computing Group (TCG), a worldwide organization that creates open standards for trusted computing, has elected Dell and Samsung as Contributor Advisors to its board of directors for a one-year term. This move is aimed at strengthening the organization's efforts to create open specifications for trusted computing,
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Insiderslab.com released reports detailing insider trading activity in several major companies, including Starbucks, Microsoft, MGM Resorts, Coca-Cola, and Chimera Investment. The reports highlighted significant trades made by company officers and directors, pointing to potential investment opportunities. Analysis of the trades suggests that investors may benefit from researching and understanding
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Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp. (TAIEX:2498) is set to kickstart the sales of two new Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphones, the HTC HD7 and HTC 7 Mozart, in Taiwan through two local telecom carriers, Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX:2412) and Taiwan Mobile Co. (TAIEX:3045). This move is anticipated to
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Microsoft has made a significant splash in the gaming world with the introduction of Kinect, a motion-sensing device that eliminates the need for plastic game controllers. Building on the momentum created by Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation Move, Kinect has poised itself as a leader in
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PennyStockAlley.com, a premier micro cap research firm, offers comprehensive research and technical analysis to its subscribers, helping them identify high-octane stocks that are often overlooked by mainstream investors. The firm's Investment Stock Report provides daily alerts on micro cap and small cap companies poised for significant market
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Console gaming is expected to reach new heights this holiday season as Microsoft's Kinect and Sony's Move motion controllers make their mark on the market. The prediction market survey by International Data Corporation (IDC) reveals that 2.5-3 million Kinect sensors will be sold in the
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Music fans around the world are in for a treat as MTV Games and Harmonix announced that the legendary music of The Doors will be the first available for download in Rock Band 3. The iconic band's music has been a staple of rock music for decades, and
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The FirstAlert Economics Calendar lists significant economic indicators and events for October 28, 2010, including Initial Jobless Claims and Treasury auctions of 7-year notes. The FirstAlert Earnings Calendar highlights several notable companies' earnings reports, including 3M Company, Expedia, Inc., and France Telecom. The calendar also showcases the Platts Appalachian
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THQ, a renowned developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Nickelodeon to develop and publish video games based on the beloved SpongeBob SquarePants franchise. This partnership grants THQ the rights to create interactive games for various gaming platforms, including the Sony PlayStation3,
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The tech-heavy Nasdaq made significant gains on Friday, driven by robust quarterly results from Amazon.com (AMZN) and Baidu (BIDU). However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and S&P 500 failed to match this enthusiasm, ending near flat to lower. Key contributors to the Nasdaq's performance
