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Deals of the Hour / October 5, 2010, 3:42 pm

Motorola, AT&T Announce Three New Android Phones

SAN FRANCISCO - Motorola and AT&T on Tuesday announced three new Google Android-powered smartphones, each with a different look: the Bravo, the Flipout, and the Flipside. While none of them are "super phones," all three offer a unique twist on the Android ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-10-05T17:30:27Z)

Microsoft adds to Android patent-infringement claims by suing Motorola

Microsoft today filed two patent-infringement complaints against Motorola, alleging the company's Google Android-based phones violate Microsoft patents on data syncing and application processes. Horacio Gutierrez, Microsoft's corporate vice president and ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-01T19:22:34Z)

Coen Brothers Take On 'True Grit'

A Not quite. The new film, as seen through the eyes of the acclaimed Coen Brothers, will be an adaptation of the Charles Portis novel. Coen veterans Jeff Bridges and Josh Brolin will join Matt Damon and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld on screen. (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-10-04T22:10:48Z)

Left 4 Dead Mac Launch Due Before Halloween

Valve is hoping to release the original Left 4 Dead on Mac "in time to celebrate Halloween," the developer revealed yesterday. 'The Sacrifice' will bring updates to both of Valve's zombie shooters. A new campaign will arrive in the original L4D for all ... (Source: Shacknews 2010-10-04T12:59:37Z)

Left 4 Dead 2 arrives for the Mac this week

Now that the zombies have had their nasty ways with the PC, they're headed straight for your Mac. This latest uprising comes courtesy of Left 4 Dead 2 , the zombie-bashing first person shooter by Valve that was released for Windows and Xbox 360 late last ... (Source: Network World Fusion 2010-10-04T17:24:28Z)

Google lines up Internet TV programming partners

SAN FRANCISCO— Google is entering the increasingly crowded Internet TV market with contributions from a variety of top television programmers and websites. The initial line-up of content partners announced Monday includes Time Warner Inc.'s Turner ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-04T21:06:23Z)

Microsoft sues Motorola for patent infringement on Google Android phones

Microsoft said Friday it filed U.S. patent-infringement lawsuits against Motorola, targeting the company's mobile phones based on Google's Android software. "Motorola needs to stop its infringement of our patented inventions in its Android smartphones ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-01T19:01:05Z)

Datatel to Release Next Version of Mobile Access (MOX) Software in October Release Supports Android and ...

FAIRFAX, Va., Sep 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Datatel announced today that it will make the next version of Datatel Mobile Access (MOX(TM)) generally available next month. The new release (v.1.1) will extend support to Google Android-enabled smartphones ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-27T18:44:21Z)

Google Lines Up Internet TV Program Partners

SAN FRANCISCO (October 4, 2010)--Google is entering the increasingly crowded Internet TV market with contributions from a variety of top television programmers and websites, the initial lineup of which announced Monday includes Time Warner Inc.'s Turner ... (Source: KWTX 2010-10-04T20:52:04Z)

LG Elec says Android 2.2-based tablet plan dropped

SEOUL (Reuters) - LG Electronics Inc said on Monday that it had scrapped a plan to launch a tablet computer based on Google Inc's Android 2.2 operation system known as "Froyo," a decision that may delay the rollout of its first tablet PC slated for next ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-04T07:37:30Z)

Steroid Stocks: SteroidStocks.com Says: (OTCBB:CYLU) - (OTCBB:IDLM) - (OTCBB:DFRH ...

Oct 05, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- SteroidStocks.com Says: (OTCBB:CYLU) Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:IDLM) Idle Media, Inc. and (OTCBB:DFRH) Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. , are on STEROIDS! SteroidStocks.com invites all ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-05T10:28:06Z)

Microsoft sues Motorola in patent case

Microsoft is suing Motorola in a case that involves the mobile-phone maker's use of Google's mobile operating system, Android. In an announcement Friday, Microsoft said the suit involves patents it claims Motorola infringed in developing its stable of ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-02T02:32:04Z)

LG Scraps Android 2.2 Tablet Plans

South Korean handset maker LG Electronics Inc said yesterday that they were calling off plans to launch an Android 2.2 tablet. According to an unnamed official, Android 2.2 'Froyo' is not the best platform for them to launch their first tablet on. "We plan ... (Source: AndroidGuys 2010-10-05T14:52:58Z)

Catch a falling star? Europe caught two in Ryder Cup matches and grab momentum in the bargain

NEWPORT, Wales - Every point in the Ryder Cup counts the same. Some just matter more than others. There's no way to know until the singles wrap up Monday whether finally taking a point off Tiger Woods was the game-changing moment for the European side. But ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T05:07:10Z)

Apple Takes Share from Google in Mobile Ads

In July the first advertisements placed through Apple's ( AAPL ) new iAd mobile network began to appear. Marketers use iAd to place interactive banner ads in iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad applications, including some popular games and the music service ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-30T21:54:04Z)

Buffalo Announces Free NAS WebAccess IPhone And IPad Apps

AUSTIN, Texas , Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, today announced the free WebAccess i app for Apple ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-05T11:54:00Z)

In Hindsight: Apple, Google, HP, 'Star Wars' (there we go again)

The media obsessed with Apple? There's strong evidence. (We're glad to find out it's not just us.) According to a study from the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism, the Cupertino maker of Mac computers and "i" devices (iPad, iPhone ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T02:59:30Z)

Del. police: Part of Halloween-themed carnival ride comes loose and flips, hurting 5 people

MIDDLETOWN, Del. - Delaware State Police say part of a Halloween-themed carnival ride malfunctioned and flipped over, injuring five people. Three adults and two children had minor injuries after Saturday's accident at Frightland, a seasonal Halloween ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-03T16:49:52Z)

Movie Trailer: Full Theatrical Trailer Arrives for 'True Grit'

Last week we saw a very tantalizing low-key teaser trailer for Joel and Ethan Coen 's True Grit , which stars Jeff Bridges , Matt Damon , Josh Brolin and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld . And on Friday a full-length trailer hit theaters. That longer ad for the ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-10-04T16:41:31Z)

O'Brien: Is new Twitter CEO right person for the big job ahead?

If you want to understand the challenges Twitter's new CEO will face, consider that shortly after Dick Costolo's promotion was announced Monday the microblogging site received so much traffic it once again suffered the kind of outage that has plagued it ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-05T10:20:57Z)

Jeff Bridges tries out John Wayne's True Grit role

Jeff Bridges has an eye patch, Matt Damon a mustache and Josh Brolin a snarl. And they all have company in gritty newcomer Hailee Steinfeld. They're the stars of True Grit , the anticipated new Coen Bros. movie, due out Dec. 25, that is reportedly more ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-28T02:22:29Z)

Playing partner perfect complement for Tiger Woods

N EWPORT, Wales - Although many questioned the wisdom of Cory Pavin reintroducing the military element to the Ryder Cup by inviting an F-16 pilot to address his team on the eve of the matches at Celtic Manor, the American captain defended his choice by ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-03T09:33:13Z)

Tiger trounced, Team USA facing long odds today

EVERY point in the Ryder Cup counts the same. Some just matter more than others. There's no way to know until the singles wrap up today whether finally taking a point off Tiger Woods was the game-changing moment for the European side. But after handing ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-10-04T14:11:12Z)

Del. police: Carnival ride flips, leaving 5 hurt

Delaware State Police say part of a Halloween-themed carnival ride malfunctioned and flipped over, injuring five people. Three adults and two children had minor injuries after Saturday's accident at Frightland, a seasonal Halloween attraction in Middletown ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-03T17:32:49Z)

Google lines up internet TV programming

Google is entering the increasingly crowded internet TV market with contributions from a variety of top television programmers and websites. The initial line-up of content partners announced Monday includes Time Warner Inc's Turner Broadcasting networks ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-05T02:35:40Z)

LG Kills Android 2.2 Tablet PC, Waits for Android 3.0

South Korean mobile phone maker LG Electronics reportedly scrapped plans to come to the market with a tablet PC running under Google's Android 2.2 Froyo operating system, in an attempt to have the best suited OS flavor loaded on its device. It appears that ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-04T09:10:33Z)

Around 200 Facebook Employees Previously Worked At Google- Over 10% Of The Total Staff

We all are aware of the fact that many of Facebook's employees previously worked at Google, including COO Sheryl Sandberg. But not many people know that it was over 10% of the total staff. Around 200 of Facebook's employees were previously employed by ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-10-04T16:20:03Z)

Ex-Google exec golden find for Facebook

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Every Monday a bit before 10 a.m., Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's chief operating officer, dashes off a quick e-mail to her boss, Mark Zuckerberg. "We have a routine," Sandberg says. "I e-mail, 'Coming in?' He replies, 'On my way.' " A few ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-03T23:59:22Z)

Del. carnival ride flips, leaving 5 hurt

MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Delaware State Police say part of a Halloween-themed carnival ride malfunctioned and flipped over, injuring five people. Three adults and two children had minor injuries after Saturday's accident at Frightland, a seasonal Halloween ... (Source: FireRescue1 2010-10-03T19:05:52Z)

Left 4 Dead 2: The Sacrifice Shambling To The Mac Tomorrow

Good news for Mac gamers: Left 4 Dead 2 is coming tomorrow. If you already own it for the PC, you will own it on the Mac. If you don't own it yet, go buy it. Steam is including all of the previously released DLC as well, so you won't miss out on any of ... (Source: Crunchgear.com 2010-10-04T20:59:13Z)

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