HP sues ex-HP CEO Hurd over new job at Oracle
The complaint filed Tuesday in a California state court comes a day after Oracle Corp. hired Hurd to help lead the database software maker as it tries to muscle in on more of Hewlett-Packard Co. turf. - John Hurd, BusinessWeek
Rupert Murdochs Paywall Disaster: Readers, Advertisers, Journalists & Publicists All Hate It
We had already seen the early indications that Rupert Murdoch s paywalls from The Times and The Sunday Times in the UK were a dismal failure, but as more information gets leaked about how the paywalls are working out, it s looking worse and worse. Beyond the fact that not too many people are signing up to pay, the move has upset
EU Parliament Rejects ACTA: Will It Matter?
A bunch of folks have been letting us know that a majority of European Members of Parliament have signed a declaration against ACTA, making it official EU policy. The document has them rejecting not just the anti-transparency involved in ACTA negotiations, but the content of ACTA as well. This is, of course, the same EU Parliament that condemned the secrecy by an overwhelming vote earlier this year, but this appears to be a step further. Of course,
Researchers Hope to Shrink Room-sized Artificial Kidney, Make Implantable Device
Goal is to shrink implant to the size of a coffee cup
Read more: Researchers Hope to Shrink Room-sized Artificial Kidney, Make Implantable Device
Google TV, Chrome OS Ready for Fall Battle With Apple TV, iPad
Competitors strategies mirror in TV market mirror their strategies in the smart phone market
Read more: Google TV, Chrome OS Ready for Fall Battle With Apple TV, iPad
Does Hurds New Oracle Gig Prove Business Ethics Dont Matter?
While the accusations against Hurd sounded pretty bad, they boiled down to ethics. Ultimately, HP s sexual harassment probe found that he didn t violate the company s policy, but did violate its ethical standards. Oracle has responded to Hurd s poor judgment in areas other than management with a resounding -- so what? The company thinks Hurd s talent for business decision-making trumps his poor decision-making elsewhere.
[PJ: I m not so sure it s that. It could mean that Ellison is loyal to his
Read more: Does Hurds New Oracle Gig Prove Business Ethics Dont Matter?
Glee Cast Members Claim Theyre Being Stiffed On Royalties From Glee CD
AdamR alerts us to the news that a bunch of castmembers from the hit TV show Glee are apparently quite upset that they re not seeing royalties from the super successful CD from the TV show.
After their latest record, "Glee: The Music -- Journey to Regionals" landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in June, star Mark Salling said he d seen "not a dime" of royalty payments from label Sony Music.
Co-star Corey Montieth told Toby Knapp s DC 99.5 radio
Co-star Corey Montieth told Toby Knapp s DC 99.5 radio
Read more: Glee Cast Members Claim Theyre Being Stiffed On Royalties From Glee CD
Raids Across Europe Targeting File Sharing Sites
Well, here we go again. Despite a near total lack of these kinds of activities helping anyone, apparently there s just been a European-wide set of raids on various file sharing operations. It s happening in at least 14 countries, with police showing up at various hosting firms, and trying to take down various private groups.
I m sure we ll hear the entertainment industry and/or law enforcement make some silly claim about how this represents a "significant blow" against file sharing.
I m sure we ll hear the entertainment industry and/or law enforcement make some silly claim about how this represents a "significant blow" against file sharing.
Android-powered HP PhotoSmart Printer With Detachable Tablet Revealed
HP s latest wireless printer features a detachable 7" display/tablet
Read more: Android-powered HP PhotoSmart Printer With Detachable Tablet Revealed
Researchers Help Severely Paralyzed Humans Speak With Their Thoughts
New smaller, impenetrable microelectrodes could help paralyzed patients communicate safely
Read more: Researchers Help Severely Paralyzed Humans Speak With Their Thoughts
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