Tech Update: China Wrests Supercomputer Title From U.S.

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October 28, 2010 Tech Update

China Wrests Supercomputer Title From U.S. By ASHLEE VANCE Tianhe-1A has 1.4 times the horsepower of the current top computer, which is at a laboratory in Tennessee. Google Agrees to Change Ad Policy to Settle Case By ERIC PFANNER In a deal that has global implications, Google agreed to modify rules that caused it to block a company from buying an ad appearing beside its search results. ADVERTISEMENT A Reassured F.T.C. Ends Google Street View Inquiry By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER The federal agency said it was satisfied with Google's latest efforts to protect Internet users' privacy as it takes pictures for its map service. Motorola Reports Its First Sales Increase Since 2006 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In the third quarter, the telecom equipment maker's phone unit reported an operating profit that it had not expected to happen until the next quarter. Marijuana Web Names Snapped Up, in Case of Legalization By MALIA WOLLAN There is an Internet land grab for marijuana domains by so-called domainers who hope to sell their holdings at a profit. Prepaid Service Pushes Sprint Nextel Revenue Up By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS But the wireless carrier's net loss widened compared with a year ago, when a large tax benefit lifted results. DealBook Oracle Escalates Tiff With H.P. By PETER LATTMAN Larry Ellison of Oracle has escalated the rhetoric against rival Hewlett-Packard and its new C.E.O., Leo Apotheker, ahead of a corporate espionage trial that involves SAP, Mr. Apotheker's former company. Tech Talk Podcast: Adoring Your Computer By THE NEW YORK TIMES On this week's podcast, Clifford Nass of Stanford University describes what computers reveal about human behavior, and two marketers describe their interactive marketing campaign for Jay-Z's memoirs. Technology Most E-Mailed China Wrests Supercomputer Title From U.S. Limber Up Your Sluggish PC Judge Tells LimeWire, the File-Trading Service, to Disable Its Software 5 iPad Apps That Changed My Mind State of the Art: A Phone of Promise, With Flaws For Myspace, a Redesign to Entice Generation Y Preparing to Write Your First iPhone App Bits: Android App Forwards Private Text Messages A Reassured F.T.C. Ends Google Street View Inquiry Chinese Telecom Giant in Push for U.S. Market ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

Personal Tech State of the Art A Phone of Promise, With Flaws By DAVID POGUE Windows Phone 7 is new phone software that Microsoft hopes will run on new phones from various manufacturers and cellular networks. Limber Up Your Sluggish PC By ERIC A. TAUB PC tuneups generally use the same software that is built into the latest versions of the major operating systems. App Smart Mobile Travel Guides Can Help, but Trust Books By BOB TEDESCHI The better guides may be great for generating ideas and, at times, finding attractions or restaurants, but they are still harder to use than a book. Tech Talk Podcast: Adoring Your Computer October 27, 2010, 7:21 PM Levinsohn Replaces Schneider at Yahoo October 27, 2010, 7:13 PM Android App Forwards Private Text Messages October 27, 2010, 5:06 PM Where in the World Is Léo Apotheker? October 27, 2010, 3:28 PM Go to the Bits Blog » Technology Headlines From Around the Web What's This? Engadget Samsung Galaxy Tab hitting T-Mobile USA on November 10th, $400 on contract Search Engine Land Google May Buy New York Office Building MacRumors 256GB SSD Upgrades for New MacBook Air Announced Engadget The PlayStation Phone Cult of Mac Apple Launches Online Store in China More at Blogrunner » ADVERTISEMENT

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U.S. Top News Early Edition: Indonesia disaster toll hits 377 as volcano erupts again

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Good Morning Omss, THU 28 Oct 2010    Indonesia disaster toll hits 377 as volcano erupts again Tea Party-backed Republicans spur party switches Jobless claims drop to three-month low Argentina enters new political era as Kirchner dies Brown takes big lead in California governor race U.S. prepares new offer for Iran nuclear talks: report UK spy boss: Nukes a wider threat than terrorism Wall St reform architect Frank fights for survival Nissan to fix 2.14 million cars in 3rd biggest recall Serious Obama defends his policies on "Daily Show" Obama: yes we can, but not overnight Indonesia tsunami kills hundreds A river once flowed: Brazil runs dry Indonesia disaster toll hits 377 as volcano erupts again October 28, 2010 08:43 AM ET JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted on Thursday for the second time in a week, blasting vast plumes of ash into the sky, as the death toll from the initial eruption and a tsunami that hit remote western islands reached 377. Full Article Tea Party-backed Republicans spur party switches October 28, 2010 03:03 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - For lifelong Republican Joe Errigo, deciding to cross party lines and support a liberal Democrat for New York governor wasn't nearly as difficult as one might expect. Full Article Jobless claims drop to three-month low October 28, 2010 09:00 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to a three-month low, hinting at some improvement in the listless labor market. Full Article Argentina enters new political era as Kirchner dies October 28, 2010 08:43 AM ET BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Hundreds of Argentines waited in line on Thursday to pay tribute to Nestor Kirchner, the powerful former leader whose death robbed President Cristina Fernandez of her husband and most trusted ally. Full Article Brown takes big lead in California governor race October 28, 2010 03:10 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Democrat Jerry Brown has opened a 10-point lead on Republican Meg Whitman as women, Latinos and other groups line up behind his bid to return to the state governorship, a Field Poll showed on Thursday. Full Article U.S. prepares new offer for Iran nuclear talks: report October 28, 2010 08:04 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its European allies are preparing a new offer to Iran on a possible nuclear fuel swap that would include tougher conditions than those rejected by Tehran last year, the New York Times said. Full Article UK spy boss: Nukes a wider threat than terrorism October 28, 2010 06:41 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's top spy, in the first public speech by a serving UK espionage chief, said Thursday terrorists might hit the West again "at huge human cost" but nuclear proliferation by states was a more far-reaching danger. Full Article Wall St reform architect Frank fights for survival October 28, 2010 07:01 AM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - Representative Barney Frank, the outspoken, witty Democrat closely tied to the 2008 U.S. bank bailout, faces a tough re-election battle after 15 terms in office at a time when incumbency itself is a liability. Full Article Nissan to fix 2.14 million cars in 3rd biggest recall October 28, 2010 06:46 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it would recall 2.14 million March/Micra, Cube and about a dozen other models in its third-biggest recall, to fix a faulty ignition relay that could cause engine problems. Full Article Serious Obama defends his policies on "Daily Show" October 28, 2010 08:37 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama targeted young voters on Wednesday with a robust defense of his policies and promises in an appearance on the popular comedy program "The Daily Show." Full Article

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