PTC targets Android, others after Apple cleans up App Store Tweet

Earlier this year, Apple made several changes to the App Store to address complaints that apps with nothing other than a prurient purpose had infiltrated the App Store. Part of the problem was that kids could still access screenshots for "racy" apps. Apple also began removing a number of these apps after it received complaints from the Parents Television Council. Though the group thinks Apple has some room for improvement, it will be focusing its future efforts on other platforms that are growing in popularity, such as Android, which currently lack Parental Controls.

Parents Television Council is notorious for complaining to the FCC about the sexual or violent nature of TV shows, griping about foul-mouthed YouTube comments, and campaigning against kids being able to buy M-rated video games. The group targeted the App Store earlier this year because Apple's devices—particularly the iPod touch—are so popular with kids and teens. The watchdog group had concerns that some apps could be accessible to children, that App Store pages had Web links that led to yet more objectionable content, and that in the case where Parental Controls were activated, kids could still browse and preview these apps.

Apple ultimately responded by cleaning out a number of these contentious apps and started blocking screenshots in iTunes in addition to the blocks already present in the on-device App Store app. "Whenever we receive customer complaints about objectionable content we review them," Apple spokesperson Trudy Muller told Ars at the time. "If we find these apps contain inappropriate material we remove them and request the developer make any necessary changes in order to be distributed by Apple."

PTC applauded Apple's actions. "Apple has taken a positive first step towards eliminating kids' access to sexually explicit and pornographic content on its product lineup and we applaud the company’s efforts," the group's president, Tim Winter, said in a statement.

PTC does think there's more that Apple could do. In particular, the group is concerned that there is no filtering options for Mobile Safari as there are for desktop browsers. This is even more important on a mobile device, PTC's national grassroots director Gavin McKiernan told Ars, because parents can't sit with the child and monitor their browsing as they could on a desktop PC.

"We're not up in arms against Apple, though," McKiernan said. "We think there's room for improvement, but we are definitely pleased with their response to our complaints."

PTC also thinks other mobile platforms need to take similar measures.

Steve Jobs recently dinged the Android platform as being a "porn phone" during Apple's iPhone OS 4.0 unveiling, partly by virtue of its ability to run any app from any source. "You know, there's a porn store on Android and it has nothing but porn apps," Jobs told journalists during a Q&A session. "You can download them; your kids can download them."

PTC agrees with Jobs that this is a problem, as no other smartphone platform offers a system like Parental Controls. "We plan to draw attention to other platforms, such as Android, or Verizon's Vcast service, that aren't really doing anything," McKiernan told Ars." We definitely want to see progress from some of the other handheld devices."

Despite PTC's singular "think of the children" focus, the group insists it isn't interested in wholesale censorship, as some of its previous campaigns might lead one to believe. "Our goal is on limiting children's access to objectionable content" and ensuring parents have the ability to limit this access when deemed necessary, McKiernan told Ars. "We take no stance on the ability of adults to access legal images, movies, or whatever the case may be."

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7 / 10 inch flat panel will use the 1Ghz processor speed upgrade Tweet

Although the flat panel products currently listed real small, but this fight has been very intense, this contention is not in the end market, is now in the race between the program makers. Not long ago, we introduced a Swiss-based core micro RK2808 (ARM9 cores, 65nm process, clocked at 600MHz), to design the 7-10 inch plate. Recently received a message, a company called Shenzhen Zhuo Nisi technology solutions company, is developing based on ARM's Cortex-A8 core of the program, the processor speeds up to 1GHz-1.2GHz. A8 A9 is a single-core and next-generation dual-core technology will be adopted. If the average user on the ARM core difficult to understand, can be as simple as Celeron, Pentium, the difference between Core.


Company to do a presentation on the Zhuoni Si, this program ARM-based company's board design. Last year, the program did Ankai AK7801/7802, motherboard sales have more than 1KK (1 1000000), AK7801 are used in 7-inch low-end machine, clocked at just 266MHz, the main export products in Southeast Asia, South America, Africa region, this performance will be so low the computer such a large volume, the average user certainly would not have thought, but it is cheap there is always a great machine sales, this is the cottage could be the reasons for such a huge market.

Back to the topic, let's take a look at 1GHz processor-based flat-panel products, and the iPad or a very similar appearance and size to be first made of 7-inch and 10 inch two, now that the mold is 10-inch model. All goes well, the program in mid-May the company will be the first batch of machines, in June we can see that the formal market.

This 10-inch flat-panel look at the configuration, with 1GHz processor. Standard is a 512M memory (128M-512M DDR optional), 2G FLASH memory (1-16G optional), 7-inch screen and 10-inch two specifications are 16:9 ratio, 7-inch resolution adopted 800x480, 10-inch resolution of 1024x600. Screen using capacitive or resistive screen, will follow the manufacturers to set. Software will be used Android2.1 system, and will support 1080P HD video playback.

Also, built-in 2400mAH lithium battery, life time, temporarily not clear, it is estimated that there will be four hours. Cost is also only half the price of flat X86 architecture. At present, only these data can provide, we will get the test machine after the first time make a report to you.

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CORRECTING and REPLACING Android Users Can Manage Money On the Go with New Mint.com Application Tweet

New Mobile Offering Lets Consumers Track Spending, View Account Balances Anywhere, Anytime.

CORRECTION...by Intuit Inc.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Eighth graph, first sentence of release should read: The Mint.com application is available for Android OS versions 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 and 2.1 (sted ... versions 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0).

“Mobile users check their account information frequently to make informed spending decisions. Expanding the number of Mint mobile apps means more people are armed with the budgeting and account information they need to save and do more with their money.”

The corrected release reads:

ANDROID USERS CAN MANAGE MONEY ON THE GO WITH NEW MINT.COM APPLICATION

New Mobile Offering Lets Consumers Track Spending, View Account Balances Anywhere, Anytime

Android mobile phone users can now manage their money on the go with a new, free application from Mint.com (www.mint.com), the leading online personal finance service.

The application, available for immediate download from the Android Market, lets Mint.com users access a complete snapshot of their financial picture and manage their finances anytime, anywhere.

“We’ve built a great financial tool for Android users, which expands our mobile solutions to even more users,” said Aaron Patzer, general manager and vice president of Intuit Inc.’s (Nasdaq:INTU) Personal Finance Group and founder of Mint.com. “Mobile users check their account information frequently to make informed spending decisions. Expanding the number of Mint mobile apps means more people are armed with the budgeting and account information they need to save and do more with their money.”

The new application is the latest in a series of mobile offerings that give Mint.com’s more than 3 million users complete and convenient on-the-go access to their personal finances. The application joins the award-winning iPhone app and Mint’s mobile messaging features.

Android-Specific Features

Consumers can simply create a free account at www.mint.com, or use their existing account to access the new Android operating system features. These include:

* OS Search: Easily search for and find recent transactions, anytime, anywhere.
* Mint.com widget: Access a snapshot of overall cash flow in real-time.
* Android Live folders: Get financial updates on the phone’s home screen without launching the Mint.com application.

In addition to the new Android-specific features, users will have access to the key features that have made Mint.com’s iPhone application a favorite. These features let consumers see real-time account balances, check recent transactions; compare their spending against their monthly budgets, and edit transaction details.

The password-protected application provides exceptional data security. If an Android phone is lost or stolen, users can immediately disable access from the Mint.com website.

The Mint.com application is available for Android OS versions 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 and 2.1. More information about the Mint.com Android application is available at www.mint.com/features/android.

About Mint.com

Mint.com is a leading online personal finance software service from Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU), providing over 3 million users a fresh, easy and intelligent way to manage their money. And it’s free. Launched in September 2007, Mint.com has quickly grown to track nearly $200 billion in transactions and $50 billion in assets and has identified more than $300 million in potential savings for its users. Mint.com’s innovation is in applying advanced technology to deliver breakthrough ease-of-use. Using patent-pending technology and proprietary algorithms, Mint.com allows users to see all their financial accounts in one place, makes it easy to set and keep to budgets, and helps identify money saving ideas. Mint.com is so effective that more than 90 percent of users say they have changed their financial habits as a result of using the service. For more information on Mint.com's free online personal finance service, please visit http://www.mint.com and follow Mint.com on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mint.

About Intuit Inc.

Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax®, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants. Intuit Financial Services helps banks and credit unions grow by providing on-demand solutions and services that make it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their money.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.1 billion in its fiscal year 2009. The company has approximately 7,800 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.

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Free Android phones coming to Adobe employees Tweet

This will come as little surprise to anyone who followed technology news this week, but let there be no doubt about the preferred smartphone platform at Adobe: it isn't the iPhone.

Adobe hasn't decided on which Android phone--such as HTC's Incredible--to give employees, but wants to encourage Android use internally.

Adobe confirmed Thursday that it plans to demonstrate a version of Flash for Google's Android software in May at the Google I/O conference, in responding to Apple CEO Steve Jobs' criticism of Flash in an open letter. And the company wants to make sure its employees use those phones: it's preparing to give away Android phones running Flash to employees, according to three sources familiar with the plan.

It's not clear which phone employees will receive (various HTC phones and the Nexus One were mentioned) and it will not be a mandatory shift. But in the time-honored technology industry practice of "dog-fooding" one's own products, Adobe and Google want to encourage Adobe employees to spend as much time using Android and the Flash Player 10.1 as possible.

Google gives away Android phones like they are party favors: it's planning to give every Google I/O attendee either a Motorola Droid or Nexus One, and it gave away Nexus Ones to an audience of CIOs earlier this month at an event for Google Apps.

It's also not clear if this will be a perk just for developers or for the entire company: Adobe had about 8,600 employees worldwide at the end of last November. The company did not respond to a request for comment about its plans.

Correction: This post incorrectly stated that Google plans to give I/O attendees their choice of a Motorola Droid or Nexus One; Google is making that decision based on the attendees' location.

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Screenshots and Photos of the Encipher Tablet Tweet

Earlier this week, I announced here on this blog that a Nigerian technology company, Encipher Limited is set to unveil the prototype of their Andriod powered tablet this weekend.

Today, the unveiling commenced as the photos of the Encipher tablet went live on Facebook. The Andriod-powered tablet doesn’t look anything like the iPad as some may have anticipated. It looks more like the highly anticipated Google tablet.

I’ve posted some of the pictures below.

Interestingly, the specs of the final product was also announced. Here they are:
CPU:VIS8505 400mhz
16GB HDD
512RAM
LCD: 7″ 16:9 aspect ratio, 800*400 resolution
Camera
Wifi:802.11 b/g.
External 3G( means one can use their existing USB mobile broadband with the device).
Android 1.6 (codename: Donut).
35mm jack, HDMI output, support for TV-OUT, USB2.0, SD/MMC card port,
Accessories: User manual, HDMI cable.

* CPU:VIS8505 400mhz
* 16GB HDD
* 512RAM
* LCD: 7″ 16:9 aspect ratio, 800*400 resolution
* Camera
* Wifi:802.11 b/g.
* External 3G( means one can use their existing USB mobile broadband with the device).
* Android 1.6 (codename: Donut).
* 35mm jack, HDMI output, support for TV-OUT, USB2.0, SD/MMC card port,
* Accessories: User manual, HDMI cable.

Storage

In terms of storage, the Encipher tablet is similar to the iPad which starts at 16GB. However, the iPad also has 32GB and 64GB storage space options. Would there be an Encipher tablet with 64GB storage capacity? We don’t know yet.

Although the Encipher tablet has 16GB storage, there is the option of 5GB online storage. Encipher believes that customers would yearn more for online storage to be able to move around rather than local storage, in the case of theft.
Size

The iPad is 9.7″, while the Encipher tablet has a smaller screen (7″) but is still perfect for viewing pictures and videos. According to Saheed Adepoju, Co-founder and Innovation Manager of Encipher, “the new tablet beats Amazon’s Kindle as it has other purposes rather than a standard ebook reader”.

He further stated that [Encipher] does not “intend to combat with Google…but hopes to “sell [Encipher's] cloud computing services via the device”, such as Hosted Exchange, Cloud storage, Cloud Backup, Hosted desktops, Hosted VoIp, etc. The Encipher tablet when officially released will include Google maps, Ebook reader, Fb app and standard android apps, amongst others.

“The nature of the Encipher tablet unveiling will be in the form of a video demo-ing the features of the prototype and discussion of the various final specs”, he stated in a message to Encipher fans on Facebook.

Encipher is a growing technology consultancy with bases in the UK and Nigeria and with expertise in ensuring that products and services are always available on the “cloud”, regardless of platform or device.

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Verizon Droid Incredible shipping date pushed back to May 14th Tweet

It looks like those who hesitated with a Droid Incredible purchase are going to have to wait just a little longer than originally expected at this point. I just checked the Verizon website and it is showing a new shipping date of May 14th. Of course, due to the initial success that we have heard about on the launch day, this is not all that surprising, especially considering the shipping date was extended to May 4th within hours of the phone going on sale. Bottom line, if you order a Droid Incredible online from Verizon you are going to have to wait until May 14th for delivery.

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BumpTop 3D Multi-Touch Desktop Tweet

Download at http://bumptop.com

Check out some of the exciting new multi-touch gestures we are unveiling in BumpTop. We go beyond the typical pan-and-zoom gestures most multi-touch apps use. Check them out in the video!

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Motorola hints at owning mobile OS, acquires Azingo Tweet

Motorola’s Co-Chief Executive Officer Greg Brown recently told Bloomberg that his company was ready to make acquisitions to return to growth and it looks like we might have spotted their first deal.

According to a LinkedIn profile, it appears Motorola has acquired mobile platform company Azingo. The little known company (I’ve never heard of them) makes their own operating system called Azingo Mobile 2.0 which is based on the Linux platform. Azingo Mobile 2.0 already includes a comprehensive application suite including a Webkit-based browser, web runtime, Flash runtime, and full developer tools.

Acquired by Motorola.

Motorola’s other Co-CEO Sanjay Jha recently hinted at the possibility of Motorola owning their own operating system in their Q1 2010 earnings call.

“I’ve always felt that owning your OS is important, provided you have an ecosystem, you have all the services and you have an ability and the scale to execute on keeping that OS at the leading edge. And I continue to believe that at some point, if we have all of those attributes, that owning our own OS will be a very important thing.”Sanjay JhaCo-CEO Motorola

Google currently has a very strong partnership with Motorola, but i guess anything is possible.

Could Azingo become Motorola’s next mobile OS or do you think their technology might be implemented into future versions of Motoblur?

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Welcome to WorkSmart Labs Tweet

Welcome to the new WorkSmart corporate website. It is designed to be a small window into our big vision behind WorkSmart Labs.

Our mission is to allow people around the world to use WorkSmart Labs technologies to stay fit and lead healthier lives. CardioTrainer is our first publicly released product, and is the first stepping stone in that bold mission. This website is designed to provide information for our current users, as well as offer a glimpse at our future plans. We hope you enjoy your visit to the site!

Artem Petakov & Saeju Jeong,
On Behalf of the WorkSmart Labs Family

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HP Expected to Pursue Tablets with Palm WebOS, sans Microsoft Tweet

Hewlett-Packard, following its acquisition of Palm, is expected to use WebOS to gain new leverage in the tablet market, even though it would leave HP without the investment and marketing backing of longtime partner Microsoft.

Palm's WebOS mobile platform was said to be a list-topping asset, when the smartphone maker went shopping for a purchaser. And indeed, following the April 28 announcement that HP will acquire Palm for $1.2 billion, analysts are agreeing that WebOS was a major factor in the decision, particularly as it could potentially help HP compete more effectively in the growing tablet market.

Additionally, while a tablet running WebOS would diversify HP's mobile offerings and arouse new interest, it could potentially strain the PC leader's longtime relationship with Microsoft—with which it has previously developed tablet PCs.

"We believe at the end of the day this deal is about Palm's WebOS operating system. While there are only about 2,000 applications supporting WebOS, it is considered to be an easy platform for developers to create new applications," several IDC analysts wrote in an April 28 report. "Additionally, WebOS' similarities [to] Linux-based PC distributions [make] it a much easier transaction for PC-focused developers to get into mobile apps—something that as the leading PC maker HP should be able to capitalize on and galvanize support for."

Ovum analyst Tony Cripps agreed in an April 29 report, saying, "WebOS could indeed become a major asset for HP and obviously has scope for use on devices such as tablets—Palm's engineers and designers clearly put a lot of time and effort into creating a very slick user experience."

Despite the April 23 resignation of Palm's senior vice president of software and services, Mike Abbott, the continued presence of current Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein, as well as other members of WebOS team, has also been pointed to as a coup for HP.

IDC, too, has said it believes that WebOS is positioned well for a "relatively easy migration" to media tablets—a space that IDC expects to grow to 7.6 million units by year's end, and to approach 50 million units by 2014.

"However, unlike in the PC business, [HP's] investment and marketing will not be shared with Microsoft; it will be HP's alone to bear," IDC said in its report. "This acquisition will stress HP's relationship with Microsoft, but given the company's scale and likely continued support of Windows 7 Mobile, it will not seriously damage it."

On April 29, however, TechCrunch, citing "a source who's been briefed on the matter," reported that HP intends to kill its planned "Slate" tablet with Microsoft and to release the device later in 2010 with an adapted version of WebOS. HP has offered no such information.
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While Apple, with its newly released and so far successful iPad, has breathed new life into the tablet form factor, Technology Business Research analyst Ken Hyers said he believes the space is still wide open for competition.

"[The] tablet computing space has not yet been well defined by any single manufacturer or OS, giving HP, with its extensive PC manufacturing expertise, a chance to become a key player in the new market segment," Hyers wrote in an April 29 report.

The Palm acquisition gives HP leverage to compete against Apple, Hyers added, in Apple's effort to use the iPad "to redefine the tablet PC space in the same way that it did for digital music players and smartphones."

That said, HP will still have its line of enterprise-geared tablet PCs with Microsoft, as well as a number of iPaq handsets, not to mention PCs, which together should keep the Microsoft-HP relation

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Compal PMPs boast WiFi, 7-inch WVGA display, and HD video support Tweet

They may not be as stylish or easy to find as the Archos 7 Internet Media Tablet (IMT), but the Compal APA00 (left) and APA01 (right) PMPs aren't really being put to shame by the IMT. In fact, they even occasionally one-up it with features like DVB-T with scheduled recording, FM radio, native HD support up to 1080i, and an SD card slot. The ARM-powered devices have 7-inch 800 x 480 screens like the Archos and run a uCLinux operating system beneath a user interface that includes finger-friendly icons (top row: Music, Video, Photo, DTV, Browser; bottom row: Recorder, Setting, Tool Box, and FM Radio).

Cosmetic differences aside, the two Compal units are basically the same device. Sure, the APA00 is about an ounce heavier than the 20.1-ounce APA01, but both PMPs are still 0.87-inches thick, support a wide range of media formats (including XviD), have removable batteries, and are equipped with a USB 2.0 port, IR sensor (for remote control), TV-out, stereo speakers, and a hard drive up to 80GB. The units can also be configured with 802.11b/g connectivity, though exactly for what purpose is unclear.

There's no word on pricing or availability right now either, but considering that Compal is better known for its ODM/OEM work, there's always a chance that one of these PMPs could show up under a different brand at some point.

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Samsung Galaxy S I9000 demo video Tweet

Samsung Galaxy S I9000 demo video

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Aigo N700, Specifications of Aigo’s Android Tablet PC Tweet

The Aigopad of Aigo which I submitted yesterday has now a name. Indeed, the biggest model of the range is called N700 which referred to the size of its 7-inch screen.

Presumably the other two models 5-inch and 4-inch will be logically called Aigo N500, and N400.

Here are all the specifications of the Aigo N700:

* Touch screen multi-touch capacitive 7-inch 16 million colors, 800×480
* Platform-T20 Nvidia Tegra2
* Processor dual-core Cortex A9 1Ghz (1MB L2 cache)
* Size: 208 x 122 x 13.95 mm
* Weight: 465g
* Memory: 512MB DDR2 667MHz
* Audio: 3D sound, 2 speakers, built-in microphone
* Storage: 4GB/16GB/32GB
* Connectivity: 1xUSB, 1xMicroSD (32GB max), 1xHDMI, 3.5mm jack, SIM card, Docking station
* Camera 1.3 megapixel
* Battery 2-cell 3120mAh, 11.5W
* Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G (WCDMA / EVDO / TD-SCDMA)
* Accelerometer, ambient light sensor and compass
* On / Off, Standby and Exit Watch
* Touch Button: Volume, Home, Menu, Back, Search
* Dock / Docking Station: Power, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Audio Jack, 1 x USB.
* Operating system Android 2.1
* Others: 1080P video playback and output, buzzer

More details, it supports Flash 10.1, can read eBook and color magazine online, access to Kaixin, and play QQ games etc. … The Aigo N700 Reads MS Office files, Push Email, Streaming Video, Docking Station, Plug-n-play etc…

Specifications are better than its main competitor the iPad, except the lower resolution due to a smaller screen. However It has lower weight, a USB plug and it supports Flash.

The number one iPad-Killer seems to be Aigo N700, but the price has not been disclosed … grrrrr !

UPDATE: Here is a video of the Tablet PC or MID branded under Taiwanese Compal, according to the video it will have a 16 hours of HD playback, and price contain under $300.

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HTC HD2 Official Car Kit Tweet

An overview of the official HD2 car kit from HTC. From easydevices.co.uk

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Nokia Qt SDK - Cross-Platform Development Made Easy Tweet

The Nokia Qt SDK Beta is a single, easy-to-use software developer kit for rapid development, testing and deployment of native applications for millions of Nokia smartphones and mobile computers around the globe. We are looking forward to developers testing the Nokia Qt SDK and providing feedback to improve the tool. This beta version is not yet intended for final development.

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New Android Browsers Tweet

A pair of new browsers for Google's Android OS were launched this week. We get our hands on the SkyFire 2.0 browser with Flash video support, and the FireFox Mobile (aka Fennec) browser, with FireFox Weave Sync built in.

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The people involved in sale of lost iPhone revealed Tweet

The saga of the lost prototype iPhone started with a 21-year-old Silicon Valley resident who says he regrets not trying harder to find its real owner, according to a published report.

Brian J. Hogan, a 21-year-old resident of Redwood City, Calif., is the person who found the iPhone and was paid by Gizmodo, according to a story published on Thursday by Wired.com.

Hogan's lawyer issued a statement to Wired and said Hogan was in the bar with friends when another patron handed him the phone after finding it on a nearby stool, asked around if anyone owned it, and then left the bar with his friend and the prototype.

Snapshot from Sage Wallower for UC Berkeley student senate advertisement, posted to a currently unavailable Facebook group for Wallower's campaign.

Hogan, however, had help in finding a buyer for the phone. CNET has learned that Sage Robert Wallower, a 27-year-old University of California at Berkeley student, contacted technology sites about what is believed to be Apple's next-generation iPhone. The device was lost by an Apple engineer last month. Police in San Mateo County have said they are investigating the lost phone as a possible theft.

Wired reported that police have interviewed Hogan, but that he has not been charged with a crime and that his attorney said he will cooperate with the investigation.

CNET's sources said Wallower, a former Navy cryptologic technician who transferred to UC Berkeley two years ago, acted as a go-between. CNET has learned that there were at least three people involved: Hogan, Wallower, and someone else connected to the sale. Records indicate that Wallower and Hogan may have attended Santa Barbara City College during the same period.

Wallower, who is listed as a member of Berkeley's class of 2010, says in a LinkedIn profile, currently unavailable, that he previously worked as a computer security officer at the publicly traded Securitas corporation and that he possesses "top-secret clearance."

In an in-person interview with CNET at his home in Oakland on Thursday, Wallower said, "I'm not the person who found it. I didn't see it or touch it in any manner. But I know who found it." He declined to identify anyone else, however, in part because he said conversations with law professors had convinced him that Apple was a "legal juggernaut."

"I need to talk to a lawyer," Wallower said. "I think I have already said too much."
"I need to talk to a lawyer. I think I have already said too much."
--Sage Wallower, student

The aspiring student senator, whose Facebook campaign page appears to have been taken down, has, according to the sources, emerged as one of the central figures in a drama unfolding in a uniquely Silicon Valley way. After Gizmodo published details last week about what it believes was a prototype iPhone, San Mateo County sheriffs raided the home of one of the gadget blog's editors, prompting a debate about whether the warrant complied with California and federal laws curbing newsroom searches. A lawyer for Gizmodo says the gadget blog could sue the sheriff's office.

San Mateo County prosecutors have confirmed that investigators interviewed the person they believe found the prototype in a German beer garden called the Gourmet Haus Straudt.

Stephen Wagstaffe, chief deputy district attorney, declined to confirm whether Hogan was the person who found or sold the iPhone. He did say the felony criminal investigation into possible theft was still going on and that no charges have been filed. "We are still collecting facts," he said.

Under a California law dating back to 1872, any person who finds lost property and knows who the owner is likely to be--but "appropriates such property to his own use"--is guilty of theft. In addition, a second state law says any person who knowingly receives property that has been obtained illegally can be imprisoned for up to one year.

An Amazon.com list, currently unavailable, that appeared to have been created for Wallower by a friend, suggests gifts including a book on climate change by Al Gore, a Kindle, and--perhaps presciently--a book co-authored by ex-hacker Kevin Mitnick titled "The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers."

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Is the HP Win 7 slate already dead? Tweet

Update: TechCrunch now reports that the Windows version of HP's slate tablet is indeed dead. Michael Arrington writes: "Hewlett-Packard has killed off its much ballyhooed Windows 7 tablet computer, says a source who's been briefed on the matter."

Second update: An HP PR rep has contacted us via e-mail, saying, "We don't comment on rumors or speculation."

With the news that HP is acquiring Palm, one hot upcoming device that may get suddenly shifted onto the back burner is the company's iPad-style tablet. The device is referred to in marketing materials as the "slate," but still lacks a formal name.

We first saw the slate at CES 2010, in the hands of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. After that, we saw a high-profile promotional video in early April, a mere 48 hours after the iPad's debut. That promo video, though not exactly real-world footage, touted all those extras, from Flash to a Webcam, that are missing from the iPad. HP also set up a mailing list page where one could sign up to receive updates on the slate.

A few weeks later, HP hooks up with Palm, and the status of the slate is one of the first things people want to know about. According to the Silicon Alley Insider:

An analyst asked what HP would be doing with its iPad rival. HP's Todd Bradley responded, "We haven't made roadmap announcements," but that HP will explain its Slate plans in more detail when the Palm deal closes.

That's not a particularly revealing quote, but it certainly seems like a Palm-powered tablet with WebOS instead of Windows makes a lot of sense (to us and others), at least theoretically. Especially, as the choice of a low-power Z-series Intel Atom processor in the current HP tablet (according to internal company documents) made us wary of the tablet's chances as a full-featured iPad killer.

Is the Windows 7 HP slate tablet dead in the water, to be eventually replaced by a WebOS version? Sound off with your predictions below.

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NEW! HP's Slate Device: A Full Mobile Experience Tweet

Introducing a full-featured device that is just as mobile as you are.

This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

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How to Jailbreak iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch With Spirit Tweet

Spirit: How to Jailbreak iPad, iPhone 2G 3G 3GS, iPod Touch 1G 2G 3G 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2

Spirit (If when you try to download, it gives you an error, direct links are below)
http://spiritjb.com/

Direct Download Links for Spirit:

Windows:
http://www.mediafire.com/?yktdtrmwuzm

Mac:
http://www.mediafire.com/?wn2gz5ztzmh

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Microwaving My New 3G 64GB iPAD In HD Wide Screen Tweet

Welcome to dOvetastic Microwave Theater. Today your professional microwave operator is going to be his Brand New 3G 64GB iPAD fresh out of the factory box strait from Apple for your viewing pleasure. DO NOT Attempt.

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China Medicine Appoints New CFO, Nominates Three New Directors Tweet

GUANGZHOU, China -- China Medicine Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CHME) ("China Medicine" or "the Company"), primarily a manufacturer, leading distributor and developer of Western pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicines ("TCM"), and other nutraceuticals, today appointed Mr. Fred Wai-Kuen Cheung as its Chief Financial Officer. The Company also announced that its board of directors has nominated three new directors to stand for election at its annual meeting of stockholders on May 27, 2010.

Mr. Cheung brings over 18 years of professional expertise in auditing, financial and general management through his experience working with a "Big Four" auditing firm, a multi-national corporation, a private equity fund, and public and private companies based in Asia. Prior to joining China Medicine, Mr. Cheung was an investment manager at CLSA Capital Partners (HK) Ltd. Previously, Mr. Cheung was the financial controller for Podium Development Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong and China. Mr. Cheung also worked at VTech Holdings Limited for more than four years, holding various senior positions. Mr. Cheung was the accounting manager for DuPont China Ltd., stationed in Shenzhen, PRC for over three years. Mr. Cheung began his career at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu focusing on auditing for over three years. Mr. Cheung has a bachelor's degree in Accountancy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Mr. Cheung received his CPA from the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants in January 1997 and ACCA from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in April 1995.

"We are honored and delighted to have Mr. Cheung join China Medicine as our Chief Financial Officer. We are committed to building our management team and strengthening our financial management and operations of the Company," said Mr. Senshan Yang, CEO and Chairman of China Medicine Corporation. "Mr. Cheung brings a wealth of knowledge in financial reporting, internal controls and management. I am confident he will be a great addition to our Company."

Two of the Company's existing directors, Mr. Robert Adler and Dr. Yanfang Chen, will not stand for reelection in 2010. The Company has nominated three new independent directors to stand for election at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders on May 27, 2010.

Mr. Daniel Shih brings to the board over 20 years of experience in management, sales and marketing in the information technology and industry application areas with multinational corporations. He is currently the Chief Strategy Officer and the Head of the retail business unit of Stella International Holdings Ltd. Previously, Mr. Shih was the President of PepsiCo China's beverage business unit; the President of Motorola China and the CEO of CapGemini Ernst & Young Consulting North Asia.

Mr. Sean Shao brings to the board extensive accounting and financial management experience within the biopharmaceutical industry. Mr. Shao currently serves as an independent director and audit committee chairman for several NASDAQ-listed Chinese companies. Mr. Shao also previously served as CFO at a number of NASDAQ-listed Chinese companies.

Mr. Ian Robinson brings to the board international senior management experience in accounting and finance. Mr. Robinson has over 45 years of experience as chartered accountant, including serving as a Senior Partner of the Hong Kong office of Ernst & Young. Mr. Robinson's years of experience as an independent director and audit committee chairman of both Hong Kong and U.S listed companies will be instrumental for China Medicine.

"We highly appreciate both Mr. Adler's and Dr. Chen's valuable oversight and guidance during their tenures with China Medicine Corporation," said Mr. Yang. "At the same time, we are confident our director nominees, once elected, will bring a fresh perspective to corporate governance and operational oversight."

About China Medicine Corporation

China Medicine Corporation, a comprehensive enterprise with a research and development centre, manufacturing facilities and well established sales network, engages in the production and distribution of prescription and over the counter ("OTC") drugs, traditional Chinese medicine products, herbs and dietary-supplements, medical devices, and medical formulations in China. The Company distributes its products to wholesale distributors, including more than 300 hospitals and 500 medicine companies that sell to over 2,000 drug stores in 28 provinces throughout China. The Company is developing a number of proprietary products for a variety of uses, including oncology, high blood pressure and the removal of toxins from food and animal feeds.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the Company's business and products. The Company's actual results may differ materially depending on a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the following: general economic and business conditions, obtaining regulatory approval for new products, government support for rural health care, competition from existing and new competitors, changes in technology, and various other factors beyond its control. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Statement and the risk factors detailed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. China Medicine Corporation undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

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Thumbplay Music Launches On Android Tweet

Premier, Cloud-Based Music Service is the First-of- its-Kind on Both Android™ and BlackBerry® Smartphones.

NEW YORK -- Thumbplay®, the leading provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S., has launched its cloud-based Thumbplay® Music™ (www.thumbplaymusic.com) service in Android™ Market, providing the Android fan-base with unlimited, anytime/anywhere access to millions of songs. Thumbplay Music is the only on-demand, subscription music service currently available on both the fastest-growing and largest smartphone platforms in the U.S., Android and BlackBerry® smartphones,* respectively. (Complete list of devices below.) The service is also available as a companion app on PCs/Macs® and it is coming soon on iPhone®.

Thumbplay Music has more than eight million tracks under license from all major labels and more than 25,000 independent labels. Thumbplay Music is a next generation music service, built by experts in mobile content delivery to serve the rapidly growing market of U.S. smartphone users which is forecasted to grow to 160 million people by 2013.**

Said Evan Schwartz, CEO and Co-Founder of Thumbplay, "With Thumbplay Music now live on Android and BlackBerry smartphones, we're giving tens of millions of people truly portable, anytime, anywhere access to all the music they want. We've been getting rave reviews from our Android users in Beta, especially when they employ the companion app on PC and see the power of having their complete music collections and playlists in-sync. We're thrilled to deliver a music service worthy of discerning Android fans."

Thumbplay Music includes its own in-app media player and boasts several compelling features, including:

* Unlimited, on-demand access to any artist or album; millions of songs to choose from
* Build a personal music collection with Favorites and effortless Playlist creation; auto-sync between smartphone and PC/Mac
* Online and offline access: No connection? No problem! Listen to music on the subway or in-flight. Available anytime, anywhere. (Offline access currently only available on BlackBerry devices; coming soon for Android.)
* Playlist Genie for music discovery: Instantly generate customized recommendations from favorite songs
* Search: Find music by artist, song, album or genre; includes free previews of all songs
* Import existing iTunes® playlists within Thumbplay Music's companion desktop app. With a few clicks, recreate iTunes playlists and have them available on smartphone and PC/Mac.
* Free, "no strings attached" three-day trial; subscriptions are then available for $9.99/month.


Thumbplay, which enjoys sustained profitability, has built an award-winning service centered on delivering millions of pieces of mobile content to 95 percent of U.S. devices among every major carrier. Thumbplay is leveraging its existing network of more than 8,000 distribution partners to promote Thumbplay Music.

ABOUT THUMBPLAY

Thumbplay, Inc. is defining the mobile entertainment experience for U.S. consumers. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from some of the world's largest entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, as well as several independent labels and artists and video game companies. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004 by Are Traasdahl and Evan Schwartz. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital. More information can be found at www.thumbplay.com or at m.thumbplay.com from a mobile phone.

*According to comScore (April 2010), RIM is the leading mobile smartphone platform in the U.S. and Google's Android platform is the fastest-growing.

Thumbplay Music is available on the following smartphones using the Android™ mobile technology platform with an Operating System of 1.6 or higher: (Motorola™) Droid™, Nexus One™, HTC® G1™ and the HTC® myTouch™ 3G.

Thumbplay Music is currently available on the following BlackBerry® smartphones: BlackBerry® Bold 9000, BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8530, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900, BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630, BlackBerry® Storm™ 9530 and the BlackBerry® Storm™ 2 9550.

**Yankee Group (2009)

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The Future of Interactive Television Advertising is Running now in Metro San Juan on OneLink Tweet

FourthWall Media Delivers Advanced Advertising Powered By EBIF Platform.

PLANO, Texas -- FourthWall Media, the media company driving a creative revolution in interactive TV through advanced advertising, consumer applications and the technology platform on which they run, announced today that the OneLink San Juan cable system in Puerto Rico has successfully deployed the Ad Widgets® advanced advertising system across its digital subscriber base.

Through work done by CableLabs and the Society for Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), the cable industry is revolutionizing television to bring interactivity to a previously passive experience. EBIF, SaFI, and SCTE-130 are industry specifications that allow for national advertising across a myriad of existing hardware and operating systems in use across the country.

Utilizing products from FourthWall Media based on these specifications; OneLink has launched advanced advertising in San Juan. OneLink previously deployed FourthWall's EBIF platform to support a collection of FourthWall's TV Widgets®.

Now OneLink has launched FourthWall Media's Ad Widgets® which allow advertisers to combine interactive functionality with their commercials. When a commercial runs, digital OneLink subscribers will see an on-screen prompt. With the simple push of a button on their standard cable remote, viewers can request more information, find out more about the product or service, hit Click-to-Call for immediate merchant contact, and enable other exciting features.

"Ad Widgets® is a simple to use, end-to-end interactive advertising solution," said Tim Peters, FourthWall Media CEO. "The Ad Widgets® Manager guides media sales personnel through simple forms where they input an order and select options that automatically bind proven applications to the appropriate commercials making them interactive. Once these spots run, the same ad sales people can view usage data through easy web-based reporting. We are thrilled to partner with Ron Dorchester, CEO of OneLink."

FourthWall Media is expanding the set of available Ad Widgets® templates to include Video On Demand (VOD) telescoping, which will allow OneLink to market their own VOD programming in a thirty-second spot. Subscribers can start a movie or show just by clicking on the interactive prompt displayed in the commercial. It also gives advertisers an opportunity to drive their brand engagement with quick navigation to long-form video advertising.

Ad Widgets® also offers advertisers the ability to make their interactive overlays addressable. Interactive features can be targeted to specific groupings of homes and set-top boxes. This better serves both the advertiser and consumer through more relevant commercial messages and engagement.

"We believe interactive advertising offers cable operators two new revenue opportunities," said Ron Dorchester, OneLink CEO. "First, every cable operator promotes their own services to customers using their avails, and interactivity multiplies their effectiveness. Second, giving our advertisers the ability to run interactive thirties enhances their message effectiveness and gives cable a huge advantage over alternative forms of promotion. I thank FourthWall Media and the pioneering OneLink technology and media sales team for this achievement. Together we tackled the necessary 'pipe cleaning' to make these innovations possible in San Juan, and from which other operators will benefit."

About FourthWall Media

FourthWall Media, formerly known as BIAP, is an Emmy-nominated media company driving the creative revolution in interactive television through solutions that break through the 'fourth wall' to engage audiences, extend subscriber loyalty and deliver detailed measurement and reporting. The company's EBIF solutions include the Ad Widgets® end-to-end advertising system, AdAim Audience Measurement Suite, TV Widgets® applications such as eBay on TV, Fantasy Football and Yellow Pages on TV; and a technology platform for Cisco/Scientific Atlanta, Motorola and tru2way set-top boxes. FourthWall Media products and technology are distributed by Comcast Media Center, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, Rovi, DISH Network, and several other MSOs, and have been deployed in over 24 million set-top boxes. Learn more at www.fourthwallmedia.tv

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LG Mobile Phones Joins Forces With Marvel Entertainment to Create a Multi-Media Marketing Campaign for 'Iron Man 2' Tweet

Movie Tie-In Features 'Stark-Worthy' TV Spots, Futuristic Micro Site and Game, Special Edition Marvel Comic Book and Robust Movie Promotion Program.

Campaign Culminates with Film-Themed Event Highlighting Augmented Reality Technology and the New LG Android Device.

SAN DIEGO -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A, Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), in partnership with the upcoming summer blockbuster, Iron Man 2, from Marvel Studios, is launching a multi-platform marketing campaign that celebrates the film's theme of heroism through technology and gadgets that push the limit. Proving that life is good when you're connected, LG will implement a comprehensive campaign focusing on how innovation can help bring people together and make everybody a Super Hero.

Kicking off the campaign's many initiatives will be Super Hero themed television commercials that showcase the superhuman capabilities of LG's first Android mobile phone, LG Ally. In-store gift-with-purchase promotions will allow consumers nationwide to receive a special edition Augmented Reality enabled Iron Man 2 comic book with the purchase of selected LG handsets. LG will also launch a movie-themed micro site, www.lgim2.com, which includes an engaging online film-themed game with built-in Augmented Reality experiences and text-to-win consumer sweepstakes. The company's Iron Man 2 marketing programs will also include special retail promotions at Best Buy for LG LED HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players.

The campaign will culminate with an exclusive New York event that will celebrate the launch of LG Ally and will feature futuristic technology from the LG Design the Future Challenge. In addition, the event will allow attendees to interact with a variety of Augmented Reality experiences, as well as provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Iron Man 2 film.

"LG and Marvel have come together once again to empower audiences with a thrilling account of technology and its endless possibilities," said Ehtisham Rabbani, corporate vice president, marketing and innovation, LG Mobile Phones (LG MobileComm USA Inc.). "Allowing LG to display its innovation expertise and most advanced devices, Iron Man 2 is the perfect fit for LG's sophisticated handsets and smart products."

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military in Iron Man 2. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, must forge new alliances -- and confront powerful enemies. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and will debut in theaters nationwide on May 7.

Advertising Campaign

Challenging audiences to ask themselves, "Is it a lifesaver…a smartphone, or something better?" the LG Iron Man 2 advertising campaign brings the power of an LG Android device to life. Centered on five friends caught in the cross-hairs of battle between alien drones and Iron Man himself, each character must use their LG phones to find the right mobile applications to save themselves and capture a bit of glory along the way. Showcasing LG handset capabilities such as instant Internet access, music player portability, turn-by–turn navigation, photo and video sharing, and even the ability to make online purchases and restaurant reservations, each ad is a tribute to the endless possibilities of the LG Ally.

LG Micro Site

LG has developed a micro site that will give movie fans a much deeper and interactive experience than the usual movie tie-in website. In addition to information about LG Ally, site visitors can download Augmented Reality applications and enter a consumer sweepstakes with the chance to win tickets, phones and incredible LG prizes. There is also an online game, where fans can participate in exciting film-themed activities using the latest Augmented Reality technology. The site can be visited at www.lgim2.com.

Limited Edition Marvel Comic Book

A special edition Iron Man 2 comic book created by Marvel will be given away with the purchase of an LG Ally. The comic book will feature a variety of Augmented Reality experiences and will also provide consumers with text messaging short codes to access exclusive Iron Man 2 content.

Movie Promotion Program

Dovetailing with its "Something Better" brand marketing campaign LG Electronics will be implementing a comprehensive movie promotion program with Marvel, including TV advertising, in-store point-of-purchase materials, retailer circular ads, dealer sales incentives, and digital and mobile campaigns, which began April 30.

Consumers can text LGIM2 from their mobile phone to 95173 to receive exclusive Iron Man content, download the Augmented Reality application on their LG Ally phone and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the ultimate Iron Man 2 prize package:

* LG Ally
* 2 tickets to the U.S. premiere of a Marvel movie
* 55-inch class LG "Infinia" LED HDTV and LG Network Blu-ray Home Theater System


Additional elements of the movie promotion program are special Iron Man 2 consumer electronics promotions with Best Buy. From April 25 through May 8, Best Buy shoppers can purchase a specially priced package consisting of LG's LE5400 LED HDTV and BD570 Blu-ray Disc player. Starting on May 9 and running through May 22, Best Buy also will offer a similar LG Iron Man 2 package which bundles together the LE5400 and LG's Network Blu-ray Home Theater LHB335.

LG's LE5400 LED LCD HDTV offers superior picture quality, advanced energy saving options and flexible access to content-on-demand. LG's BD570 Blu-ray Disc player includes NetCast Entertainment Access with wireless connectivity for convenient access to online content such as Netflix™, CinemaNow™, VUDU, YouTube™, Picasa, AccuWeather and Pandora®. LG's LHB335 Home Theater System delivers a stunning entertainment experience with NetCast streaming content, Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback, 1080p upscaling of standard DVDs, and Pure HD audio performance including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio Essential.

Consumers interested in learning more about the Best Buy product bundles can visit www.lgironman.com. LG and Best Buy also are supporting the co-branded promotion with a broadcast, online and mobile advertising campaign on ABC networks.

LG's Android "Ally"

Consumers who purchase LG Ally can download the Augmented Reality app, featuring exclusive Iron Man 2 content, at www.lgim2.com or by texting 95173 from their mobile phone. Present throughout Iron Man 2, LG Ally allows users to explore and experience Augmented Reality. A touch screen handset featuring a full slide out QWERTY keyboard, the Ally is the ultimate compliment for technology enthusiasts who, like Tony Stark, expect nothing but the best.

Exclusive Iron Man 2 Event

Showcasing its most "Stark-worthy" technology and reinforcing its innovative heritage, LG will host an event in New York on May 11 that will engage movie fans and gadget gurus alike. The event will boast a variety of Augmented Reality experiences as well as give attendees a hands-on look at the LG Ally. The event will also feature three futuristic concept phones from the LG Design the Future Challenge. This year's competition marks the inaugural participation of Russell Bobbitt, the prop master from Iron Man 2. Bobbitt served as a guest judge for the competition, awarding one contestant's cutting-edge design with the Prop Master's Choice award. The design that wins Prop Master's Choice will be created into a non-working mock-up and displayed at the event. The lucky contestant's design could even windup in Bobbitt's next blockbuster film. The world-renowned prop master will also be on hand at the event to showcase the ultramodern props from the film's set.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units –- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lgusa.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lgmobilephones.com.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances and business solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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Nation's Top Marketers From Twitter, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Hewlett-Packard, Facebook, Pepsi, YouTube and Others Reveal Youth Market as Most Important Tweet

in Driving Overall Business Goals, PTTOW! Youth Media Survey Reveals.

Polling C-Level Attendees of PTTOW! Youth Media Summit, Survey Finds Enthusiasm for Location Based Services; Music as Key Avenue for Reaching Customers.

NEW YORK -- PTTOW! announced the results of this year's Youth Media Survey conducted last week during the second annual, invite only gathering of the nation's top marketers including high-level executives from Microsoft, Twitter, Hewlett-Packard, Facebook, Coca-Cola, MySpace, Quiksilver, Nintendo, Motorola, Activision, Pepsi, YouTube, William Morris and Procter & Gamble. Among the key findings of the PTTOW! attendees surveyed were:

* 69% rank the youth market (age 14 to 34) as the most important target in driving overall business goals.
* 65% either agree or strongly agree that location based services (LBS) will become a key element in their social media strategies within the next 12 months.
* 100% utilize social media in connecting with consumers.
* 37% rank music as the most important avenue for connecting with consumers (closely followed fashion/style, social impact and value).


Created by Roman Tsunder, founder and president of Access360 Media, and Terry Hardy, founder and CEO Sonar Entertainment, PTTOW! Youth Media Summit serves as a high level forum to examine current trends and review best practices in marketing to the 1.2 trillion dollar young adult audience.

"Youth are the future. By bringing together the thought leaders across nearly every major industry affecting young people, we are creating valuable partnerships that will continue to catalyze social change in our country," said Roman Tsunder, co-chair of PTTOW! "Furthermore, we have shown that the youth market is the most important demographic, with over $1.2 trillion in annual spending, for brands to drive their overall business, which represents a huge opportunity to not only drive profits but also to do more good in the world."

Tapping the collective wisdom of the participants at this year's PTTOW!, the Youth Media Survey offers an inside look at how smart brands are successfully connecting with the dynamic young adult audience and offers a forward looking assessment of their companies' plans for the future. For full study results please contact Mia Herron at mia@saegermediagroup.com or via phone at (310) 526-1340.

About PTTOW!

The PTTOW! Youth Media Summit is an annual, invite-only conference focused on the trillion dollar young adult market. Bringing together the top marketers from the world's most innovative companies, the event serves as a high-level forum for discussing youth media, marketing and culture across every major industry category.

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First Annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival Kicks Off August 17 in Minneapolis, MN and Wraps October 4 in Madison, WI Tweet

TREK FEATURES STELLAR ROCK LINEUP INCLUDING: DISTURBED, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, STONE SOUR, HALESTORM, HELLYEAH, AIRBOURNE, HAIL THE VILLAIN AND NEW MEDICINE.

DISTURBED, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, STONE SOUR AND HELLYEAH ALL SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUMS COINCIDING WITH TOUR.

NATIONAL ON SALE SET FOR JUNE 12.

LOS ANGELES -- The first annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is set to rock North America with a late summer trek featuring a stellar active rock lineup including multi-platinum headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Stone Sour and Halestorm featured on the main stage. The potent rock lineup for the touring music and lifestyle jaunt also features performances from Jagermeister Second Stage headliners Hellyeah, as well as Airbourne, Hail The Villain, New Medicine and the Jagermeister Battle of The Bands Winner in each city. The 36-date tour launches August 17 in Minneapolis, MN and will visit arenas and amphitheatres across North America before wrapping October 4 in Madison, WI.

The national on sale for the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is Saturday, June 12 and tickets will be available via www.RockstarUproar.com and www.LiveNation.com. A special pre-sale will commence Tuesday, June 8. Go to www.RockstarUproar.com for details. Tickets for the September 19 Tempe Beach Park Amphitheatre show go on sale Saturday, May 15. Information is available at www.luckymanonline.com.

The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is produced by John Reese, John Oakes and CAA. This team has co-founded and continues to co-produce the Rockstar Taste Of Chaos and the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. All of the amphitheater dates are being produced in conjunction with Live Nation.

Disturbed have sold 11 million albums and six million digital tracks worldwide, and have scored eight #1 singles at Active Rock radio over the course of their career. Disturbed are currently in the studio recording their new CD entitled Asylum, which will be released by Reprise Records in late summer. The group's last studio album, the platinum self-produced Indestructible, debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart in June 2008 and remained in the Top 10 for five weeks. Indestructible is the band's third consecutive #1 album, following their platinum-sellers Believe (2002) and Ten Thousand Fists (2005), making Disturbed one of only six rock bands in history to score three consecutive #1 debuts with studio albums. "We are truly looking forward to being part of a lineup this strong," says Disturbed's David Draiman. "It's always good to tour with friends." In 2008, the song "Inside the Fire" was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Hard Rock Performance category for the 2009 award show and is the longest running #1 single in history at Active Rock Radio.

Southern California's Avenged Sevenfold recently finished tracking their highly anticipated fifth studio album, slated for release later this year. The group, once an integral part of the independent underground rock scene, achieved worldwide success with their platinum 2005 breakthrough City Of Evil (Warner Bros. Records). The album featured the wildly popular single "Bat Country." The band quickly became known for their spectacular live shows and continues to sell out arenas worldwide. They are the only band to have headlined the Vans Warped Tour and Ozzfest while simultaneously hitting #1 on MTV's "TRL." In 2006, they won the award for fan-voted Best New Artist category for "Bat Country" at the MTV Video Music Awards. In 2007, their self-titled Avenged Sevenfold album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Alternative, Hard and Rock Charts and #4 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. It spawned the singles "Almost Easy," "Afterlife" and "Scream," and has sold over a million units worldwide. In 2008, the band captured their magnificent stage show on Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough, a live CD/DVD that has since been certified platinum. This tour marks Avenged Sevenfold's first tour since the passing of beloved friend and drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, and frontman M. Shadows shares, "After recently finishing up our new record we were not sure if we were going to continue touring. We got a call from our friends at UPROAR and decided this would be the best way to introduce our fans to the new album. We are excited to share the new music with you and our friends on tour."

Stone Sour's passionately pulsing second album, Come What(ever) May found the band firing on all cylinders and capturing the attention and the hearts of the rock 'n roll masses. The album was a massive success, already gold and approaching platinum status while the band is currently holed up in Nashville, Tennessee working on their much anticipated, as-yet-untitled third effort, due out on Roadrunner Records in summer 2010. Grammy-winning Come What(ever) May producer Nick Raskulinecz is once again onboard as producer. "Me and the boys are really looking forward to the UPROAR Festival this fall," comments the group's Corey Taylor. "Not only is it another chance to tour the great States, but it's also a chance for us to play the new material that we've been working on. It's going to be no holds barred every night, and we hope everyone is ready for it."

"With UPROAR, our goal is to bring fans a late summer celebration featuring awesome rock bands, lifestyle attractions and activities. Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour along with the rest of the bill deliver one of the best rock touring packages in recent times," says tour producer John Reese. "The album sales success of Disturbed has been unprecedented and they have the opportunity to be one of the only rock bands in history to have an album debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 four consecutive times. "In my opinion, Avenged Sevenfold with this new album are set to take their career to a massive place and Stone Sour's career is on a path to hugeness."

"The creative duo behind UPROAR, John Reese and CAA, are incredibly talented at pulling together a stellar lineup of great bands, combined with great activities, in a fun-filled summer environment, at a great price. Our current partnership on Mayhem has been a huge success drawing more than 600,000 fans to our amphitheaters in 2008 and 2009, and given the great roster of bands on UPROAR, we anticipate another big hit with fans this summer," said Jason Garner, CEO of Concerts for Live Nation.

"At Rockstar Energy Drink we are committed to the music fan and with UPROAR we are ready to unleash one of the best rock packages in recent memory on North America," says Rockstar Energy Drink Marketing Director Mike Kelso. "A plethora of great music and fan friendly surprises will be unveiled at the 2010 Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival."

"Jagermeister is once again thrilled to be working with John Reese and his team on UPROAR," comments Rick Zeiler, Director of Strategic Marketing for Jagermeister. "Our company takes great pride in working with the best in the business and UPROAR has all of the elements to be one of the best tours this year. We're also very excited to have Hellyeah headline the Jagermeister Mobile Stage."

The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival will feature a full afternoon and night of activities, including a concourse midway filled with vendors and activities and a daily wrestling tournament featuring the Detroit-based Blue Collar Wrestling Alliance. The Blue Collar Wrestling Alliance UPROAR lineup will feature eight of the finest, fastest rising wrestlers in the world who will put their skills to the ultimate test during the BCWA UPROAR Invitational. The 36-event tournament will encompass 245 matches over seven weeks throughout North America. The athlete that perseveres over injuries and adversity will be named King of the Tournament.

UPROAR TV launches today and a new episode will air every Tuesday from May 11 through the end of the tour. UPROAR TV can be found at www.RockstarUproar.com. Fans can expect exclusive behind the scenes footage and surprises from bands on the tour. In addition, Guitar Player magazine will produce the official festival program which will be distributed free at each show.

The itinerary for the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is as follows. For complete ticket and tour information, visit www.RockstarUproar.com and www.LiveNation.com.

Date


City



Tue 8/17


Minneapolis, MN


Target Center


Wed 8/18


Kansas City, KS


Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone


Fri 8/20


Omaha, NE


WestFair Amphitheater


Sat 8/21


Chicago, IL


First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre


Sun 8/22


Buffalo, NY


Darien Lake Performing Arts Center


Tue 8/24


Toronto, ON


Molson Canadian Amphitheatre


Wed 8/25


Cleveland, OH


Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City


Fri 8/27


Scranton, PA


Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain


Sat 8/28


Wantagh, NY


Nikon at Jones Beach Theater


Sun 8/29


Saratoga Springs, NY


Saratoga Performing Arts Center


Tue 8/31


Washington, DC


Jiffy Lube Live


Wed 9/1


Charlotte, NC


Verizon Wireless Amphitheater


Fri 9/3


Birmingham, AL


Verizon Wireless Music Center


Sat 9/4


Tampa, FL


Ford Amphitheatre


Sun 9/5


TBA



Tue 9/7


TBA



Wed 9/8


TBA



Fri 9/10


Dallas, TX


Superpages.com Center


Sat 9/11


Corpus Christi, TX


Concrete Street Amphitheater


Sun 9/12


Houston, TX


Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion


Tue 9/14


Denver, CO


Comfort Dental Amphitheatre


Wed 9/15


Salt Lake City, UT


USANA Amphitheatre


Fri 9/17


Sacramento, CA


Sleep Train Amphitheatre


Sat 9/18


San Diego, CA


Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre


Sun 9/19


Tempe, AZ


Tempe Beach Park Amphitheatre


Tue 9/21


TBA



Wed 9/22


Irvine, CA


Verizon Wireless Amphitheater


Fri 9/24


Portland, OR


Clark County Government Center Amphitheatre


Sat 9/25


Seattle, WA


The Gorge Amphitheatre


Sun 9/26


Vancouver, BC


Pacific Coliseum


Tue 9/28


Edmonton, AB


Rexall Place


Wed 9/29


Calgary, AB


Saddledome


Thur 9/30


Saskatoon, SK


Credit Union Centre


Sat 10/2


Winnipeg, MB


MTS Centre


Sun 10/3


Fargo, ND


Fargodome


Mon 10/4


Madison, WI


Alliant Energy Center Memorial Coliseum




About Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival

The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is produced by John Reese, John Oakes, CAA's Darryl Eaton and Ryan Harlacher and Live Nation's Perry Lavoisne. Reese and Eaton co-founded and continue to produce the Rockstar Taste Of Chaos, now in its sixth year and the only worldwide traveling music/lifestyle festival. They also co-produce the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, now in its third year and the largest heavy music traveling festival in America. The team has also produced many other successful music/lifestyle festivals and concert tours including the Samsung Music as A Weapon Festival and the Curiosa Festival, among many others.

WWW.ROCKSTARUPROAR.COM

About Live Nation

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management. Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show.

In 2009, Live Nation sold 140 million tickets, promoted 21,000 concerts, partnered with 850 sponsors and averaged 25 million unique monthly users of its e-commerce sites. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

About Blue Collar Wrestling Alliance

The Blue Collar Wrestling Alliance, also known as BCWA LLC, was started in 2007 by Mike Blackwell. BCWA has produced over 200 wrestling shows, entertaining thousands of fans of all ages in the Detroit metropolitan area. BCWA quickly rose to become the most dominant wrestling organization in the state of Michigan due to its consistency and all-ages appeal.

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Media Sciences International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Conference Call Tweet

OAKLAND, N.J. -- Media Sciences International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSII), the leading independent manufacturer of solid ink and color toner cartridges for business color printers, will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2010 results on Friday, May 14, 2010, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time. The third quarter fiscal 2010 earnings release is expected to be issued after market close on Thursday, May 13, 2010.

The call will be webcast live by Thomson/CCBN and may be accessed through Media Sciences' web site at www.mediasciences.com. Investors and other interested parties in the United States may access the teleconference by calling 866.543.6405. International callers may dial 617.213.8897. The passcode for the teleconference is 46731879.

About the Company:

Media Sciences International, Inc. is the leading independent manufacturer of new build solid ink and color toner cartridges for office color printers. As the premium quality color toner and solid ink alternative to the printer manufacturer's brand, Media Sciences' 100% newly manufactured color toner and solid ink products for use in Dell®, Konica Minolta®, OKI®, Ricoh®, Samsung®, and Xerox® and many other color printers deliver significant savings when compared to the printer manufacturers brand.

Brand names are used for descriptive purposes only and are the property of their respective owners.

For more information on the Company, its products, and its programs, visit www.mediasciences.com, E-mail info@mediasciences.com, or call 201.677.9311.

Web site: http://www.mediasciences.com

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PLIES 'Goon Affiliated GIVEAWAY' Day 2: Part 1 & 2 Tweet

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Goon Affiliated 25 Day Giveaway is Plies continuing to use his platform for social change and awareness. "This giveaway will not only countdown to my fourth album release but also gives back to the community from which I am a product of," says Plies. "With so many giveaways," he said, "people give away things that are not a necessity. The 'Goon Affiliated 25 Day Giveaway' gives people a chance to win something that they really need, that could save a family's home, grant a college education, or allow someone to see a medical professional for treatment and I feel blessed to be able to contribute," he states ... "It's so much more than a giveaway to me."

"Goon Affiliated 25 Day Giveaway"

* "Cruising in Style" All expense paid cruise for 2 to any destination of your choice.
* "Ride Like Plies" Plies Personal Car giveaway
* "5 Star Meal" Dinner at a 5 Star restaurant with Plies
* Apple iPad
* "Second Chance" Plies will retain an Appeals Attorney for a family member or friend that was wrongfully accused and sentenced
* "Bond Money" Plies will post the bond of a family member or friend (restrictions do apply; inmate must not have been accused of sexual abuse, conduct, or molestation of any kind)
* "Live The Rap Star Lifestyle" 5 Star Hotel weekend getaway
* Full Fashion Photo Shoot with world renowned photographer
* "Album Release Party" Party with Plies at one of his Album Release Parties
* 52" Samsung Plasma television
* "Plies' Bae" Tea Cup Yorkie Puppy
* "Up Close & Personal" Plies Personalized clothing
* "She Got It Made" Be Spoiled Rotten package worth $5,000
* Big Gates & Plies Power of Visions Scholarship
* "Party with a Rap Star" winner and up to 2 friends get to party hard with Plies and entourage themselves
* "Shop till you Drop" A Goon shopping spree package worth $5000
* "A Healthy Start" Healthcare Insurance
* "Call Me Anytime" Plies Apple iPhone with a worry free phone bill and activation for the life of the phone
* "C.C. Me" Credit Card bail-out limited to $10,000
* "Lights, Camera, Action" Personal Appearance in Plies' next music video
* "Signing Day Guest" Accompany Plies on an In-Store Autograph CD signing day
* "Home Sweet Home" Mortgage debt relief limited to $15,000
* "Tour Day With Plies" Travel with or Spend a day with Plies on one of his Goon Affiliated tour dates
* "Bricks On Me" Plies personal A jewelry giveaway includes diamond bracelets, watches, charms, earrings, necklaces, and rings
* "Perfect Fit" Plies personal and autographed fitted hats


PLIES Goon Affiliated GIVEAWAY Day 2: Part: 1

http://vimeo.com/11411021

Plies and Big Gates show the sheer volume of calls and emails sent during the first couple days of the GOON AFFILIATED 25 DAY GIVEAWAY!

Watch as they check the voicemails, emails, and call logs to pick the next winner.

PLIES Goon Affiliated GIVEAWAY Day 2: Part: 2

http://vimeo.com/11410345

Plies and Big Gates have picked the second winner in the 25 DAY GOON AFFILIATED GIVEAWAY!

Congratulations to:

Althea Rousseau of Rochester, New York

Has won the “Ride Like Plies” Plies Personal Car Giveaway!!

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Keith Lee, Visionary Booyah Co-Founder Added to Line-Up at The Cable Show 2010 Tweet

Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and Cable Leaders Now Featured in All Three General Sessions at Cable Industry's Premiere Event.

WASHINGTON -- The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) announced the addition of Keith Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of Booyah, to its line-up of speakers for The Cable Show 2010, at a general session on Tuesday, May 11.

The Cable Show 2010, NCTA's 59th Annual Convention and International Exposition, is scheduled for May 11-13, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center and adjacent Nokia Theater.

Lee is a leader of the interactive entertainment industry who has been credited with revolutionizing the consumer gaming experience, including helping to define the exploding new market called "real-world gaming." His track record of creating best-selling video games, developing compelling experiences, and attracting broad audiences into the gaming space is best defined by the success of Booyah's flagship game "MyTown," the popular location-based mobile social game played by over 2 million people. Lee will join the following panel of Hollywood and cable industry leaders:

Storytelling 3.0: Audiences, Creators, Content & Connection


Tuesday, May 11, 2010


1:30 – 2:45 p.m. (PDT)


Nokia Theater


Panelists:


* Glenn Britt, Chairman, President & CEO, Time Warner Cable



* Philippe Dauman, President & CEO, Viacom, Inc.



* Patrick Esser, President, Cox Communications, Inc.



* Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, Warner Brothers



* David Zaslav, President & CEO, Discovery Communications, Inc.



Moderator:


* Tyler Mathisen, Co-Anchor "Power Lunch" & VP, Strategic Editorial Initiatives, CNBC




With the addition of Lee to the Tuesday panel, all three general sessions at The Cable Show now feature prominent representatives of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and the cable industry. The Wednesday general session, "Media Everywhere: Implications of the Always-On Network," is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, at 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Thursday's general session, "Conversation 2.0: Community, Collaboration & the Future of Media," is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, at 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Pacific Time. All Cable Show general sessions are at Nokia Theater at L.A. Live.

For a complete rundown of general session speakers, a list of other sessions and speakers, and further information on The Cable Show 2010, visit www.thecableshow.com.

NCTA is the principal trade association for the U.S. cable industry, representing cable operators serving more than 90 percent of the nation's cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks. The cable industry is the nation's largest broadband provider of high-speed Internet access, serving more than 41 million customers, after investing more than $160 billion to build a two-way interactive network with fiber optic technology. Cable companies also provide state-of-the-art digital telephone service to more than 22 million American consumers.

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Verizon Wireless Offers Free PDA And Smartphone Workshop In Portage, Indiana Tweet

PORTAGE, IN — Verizon Wireless is offering a free personal digital assistant (PDA) and smartphone workshop at its Portage store.

The morning workshop will be held Tuesday, May 11, 8 p.m., at the Verizon Wireless Communications Store at 6149 U.S. Highway 6. Reservations are required by registering online at http://workshop.wds.vzw.com and seating is limited.

The class is geared to help customers get the most out of their smartphones by learning about exclusive functions and features, including touch screens, text messaging, Internet browsing, using e-mail and the camera, changing ringtones, pairing Bluetooth® devices and setting up the speed dial and address book synchronization functions.

The free, in-store class is open to Verizon Wireless customers, but individuals who do not yet have one of these advanced wireless devices and would like to learn more are welcome to attend.

Verizon Wireless has launched online, interactive tutorials for its PDAs and smartphones as well as other select products and services. The free learning center makes it easier and faster for customers to get the most out of their devices and services by learning the functions and features – on their own schedule. Log in for online tutorials anytime by visiting http://learning.verizonwireless.com/learning.

About Verizon Wireless in Indiana
In Indiana, Verizon Wireless has more than 550 employees and 37 company-owned retail locations in 23 cities, including Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lawrence, Mishawaka, Merrillville, Muncie, Noblesville, Plainfield, Portage, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso and Warsaw.

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Two Verizon Executives Receive '2010 Ones to Watch' Awards From CIO Magazine and CIO Executive Council Tweet

NEW YORK, NY — Two Verizon executives have been selected as recipients of the 2010 CIO Ones to Watch award from IDG's CIO magazine and CIO Executive Council.

Ruchir Rodrigues, vice president – product development – Verizon, and Craig Young, vice president – Verizon Wireless IT, were among 25 rising stars in information technology nationwide who have been honored for bringing leadership, innovation and value to their organizations.

Rodrigues and Young will accept their awards at the CIO Ones to Watch ceremony on Monday (May 3) in Colorado Springs during CIO magazine's Leadership Event. Both are also featured in the current issue of CIO magazine.

"Ruchir and Craig exemplify the depth of talent, innovation and accomplishment of Verizon's entire IT organization, and we are proud that these awards recognize their efforts that benefit our customers and our shareholders," said Shaygan Kheradpir, executive vice president and chief information officer of Verizon.

Rodrigues is responsible for the development of new FiOS-based (fiber-optic) services for voice, data and video. He leads the design and development of interactive media and entertainment services and was instrumental in leading the development of the Interactive Media Guide used by customers of Verizon's FiOS TV. Rodrigues is also responsible for initiatives across Verizon's wireline business segment to reduce operating costs and improve efficiencies.

Young, who has been with Verizon Wireless since its launch 10 years ago, is responsible for managing the development and support for the retail systems for the 2,400 communications stores that the company owns and operates. In addition, he manages the operation of all IT infrastructure in the Verizon Wireless Northeast area, which serves customers in 14 states and Washington, D.C.

All Ones to Watch honorees must be nominated or endorsed by a practicing CIO. Nominations were submitted between May and November 2009 and reviewed by a judging panel of leading CIOs.

"The Ones to Watch honorees bring a great diversity of leadership skills and IT experience to their organizations," said CIO Editor-in-Chief Maryfran Johnson. "We were especially impressed this year by the keen business focus that is so clearly shaping the careers of this talented group of executives."

International Data Group (IDG), based in Massachusetts, is one of the world's leading technology media, events and research companies. CIO magazine, CIO.com, CIO Executive Programs and the CIO Executive Council are produced by IDG's CXO Media business unit.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 93 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 217,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

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hello, Alcatel-Lucent and RIM Launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone in Cambodia Tweet

Get ready for yet another bold offering from hello.

Phnom Penh, Paris, France and Waterloo, On., Canada - Building upon the encouraging response for the BlackBerry® solution in Cambodia, hello, Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM), are pleased to launch the new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone, which will be available to customers on May 1.

According to Mr. Syed Azmeer, Chief Marketing Officer of hello, “Customers are very excited with the BlackBerry solution, and they want the very latest BlackBerry smartphones. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 has been receiving much critical acclaim around the world and we are pleased to bring this new high-performance model to our customers in Cambodia.”

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone comes with a large, hi-resolution display that provides a vivid viewing experience for web sites, photos, videos, files and more. It also features a trackpad for easy navigation -- users simply glide their finger or thumb over the trackpad to scroll through menus and icons and then press down to select. In addition, users can easily sync multimedia files from their desktops to the BlackBerry Bold 9700, with up to 35 hours of music playback.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is an ideal choice for individuals who want to access both business and personal information since the BlackBerry solution offers the industry's leading email, messaging and social networking capabilities, phone, organizer, 3.2 MP camera, expandable memory slot and easy access to a wide variety of business and lifestyle applications right at one’s fingertips. It also supports high-speed 3G networks and Wi-Fi®. So, even if users are not in the office, they can stay connected to the people and information that matter most.

For more information, please visit any hellopoint branches or call 016 810 000 (or 1452 from any hello phones).

About hello
The hello network is managed and operated by Telekom Malaysia (International) Cambodia Co. Ltd. TMIC is part of Axiata Group Berhad, one of the largest Asian telecommunication companies. Currently the Axiata Group has about 80 million mobile subscribers in Asia. TMIC brings decades of experience and success to offer the Cambodian people quality, value and innovation in mobile communication services.

Hello is the start of every dream, aspiration and goal that Cambodians may have. Happier families, lasting friendships, successful businesses and rewarding lifestyles, it all starts with one word, hello. For more information, visit
www.hello.com.kh

About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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