Monthly Archives: November 2011

Droid 4 vs. Galaxy Nexus vs. Droid Razr: specs showdown

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

Less than six months after the Droid 3 saw a release, Verizon and Motorola are pushing out the Droid 4. It’s basically a Droid Razr with a keyboard and smaller display; you can pick one up in stores within weeks. … Continue reading →

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Security researcher responds to CarrierIQ with video proof

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

It’s been almost a month since security researcher Trevor Eckhart approached me with a very complicated question. He had stumbled across what seemed like evidence that data was being recorded from his phone and sent to a company that was … Continue reading →

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YouTube surpasses 20 billion views a month in the U.S.

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

I think we all knew that YouTube was king of streaming videos on the web. No other video service comes close, but it’s still eye opening to see just hoe much traffic the video service has to cope with every … Continue reading →

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Iranian protesters storm British embassy

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Robin Pomeroy TEHRAN | Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:57am EST TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iranian protesters stormed two British Embassy compounds in Tehran Tuesday, smashing windows, hurling petrol bombs and burning the British flag in a protest against sanctions imposed … Continue reading →

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Consumers more hopeful but home prices fall

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Business News

NEW YORK | Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:59am EST NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans shook off some of their concerns about the economy as consumer sentiment rebounded this month from a 2-1/2-year low but a fall in house prices in … Continue reading →

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Home Prices Down in Most Major U.S. Cities

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices are falling again in most major cities after posting small gains over the summer and spring. The report suggests the troubled housing market remains weak and won’t recover any time soon. The Standard Poor’s/Case-Shiller … Continue reading →

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American Airlines, AMR file for bankruptcy

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Business News

By Kyle Peterson and Matt Daily Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:57am EST (Reuters) – American Airlines and its parent company AMR Corp filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday to cut costs and combat soaring fuel prices and dampened travel demand. American … Continue reading →

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American Airlines Tickets Still Good, Despite Bankruptcy

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

As the holiday travel season kicks into high gear, American Airlines‘ CEO says it will be “business as usual” for passengers, despite filing for bankruptcy. American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp., announced Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 … Continue reading →

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Wall Street rises after rebounding confidence data

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Business News

By Angela Moon NEW YORK | Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:57am EST NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street rose for a second straight day on Tuesday as consumer confidence bounced back from a 2-1/2 year low in November, feeding appetite … Continue reading →

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Federal Reserve: Consumers Shed Debt

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Consumer borrowing fell slightly in the third quarter as Americans continued to shed their debt burdens in the face of a struggling economy. Household debt totaled $11.66 trillion in the three months ending in September, down $60 billion from the … Continue reading →

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