Technology Report: Opera says 1 million downloads of iPhone browser Day 1

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Good afternoon Bit, THU 15 Apr 2010    Opera says 1 million downloads of iPhone browser Day 1 DreamWorks to convert "Shrek" cartoons to 3D Microsoft says investigating China factory report Psst, hey, want an iPad? Apple fans hit gray market Samsung Electronics to launch safety probe of chip lines Twitter snags over 100 million users, eyes money-making Apple delays iPad's international launch Toshiba U.S. PC sales surge, slates coming Website says imperiled by Wall Street hot-news ban Romance of books key in digital age, says Penguin CEO Scanning entire books in minutes Preps for "big" quake in San Fran U.S. robot folds laundry Opera says 1 million downloads of iPhone browser Day 1 April 15, 2010 11:48 AM ET HELSINKI (Reuters) - Opera Software's Internet browser for Apple's iPhone was downloaded more than one million times during the first day when it was available to consumers, the Norwegian firm said on Thursday. Full Article DreamWorks to convert "Shrek" cartoons to 3D April 15, 2010 04:40 AM ET LAS VEGAS (Hollywood Reporter) - As Dreamworks Animation prepares for the May 21 release of "Shrek Forever After," the studio is converting the first three movies in the hit franchise to the stereo format for a 3D Blu-ray Disc release. Full Article Microsoft says investigating China factory report April 15, 2010 04:26 PM ET SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it was investigating charges that young workers at a factory in China making its mice, cameras and Xbox controllers suffer overlong working hours and harsh treatment. Full Article Psst, hey, want an iPad? Apple fans hit gray market April 14, 2010 03:23 PM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc's decision to delay the sale of its iPad overseas may frustrate customers in Germany, France or Japan -- but it brightened the day of at least a few crafty fans closer to home. Full Article Samsung Electronics to launch safety probe of chip lines April 15, 2010 06:44 AM ET KIHEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) - The world's top memory chipmaker, Samsung Electronics, said it will launch independent reviews in response to reports that toxic materials used in chip making may have caused cancer in some of its employees. Full Article Twitter snags over 100 million users, eyes money-making April 14, 2010 08:49 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microblogging sensation Twitter. which has now signed up more than 100 million users, outlined on Wednesday several revenue-generating initiatives, declaring that making money was now a primary goal. Full Article Apple delays iPad's international launch April 14, 2010 03:30 PM ET NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc said it would delay for one month the international roll-out of its iPad tablet computer, due to heavy demand and swift sales after its launch in the United States. Full Article Toshiba U.S. PC sales surge, slates coming April 14, 2010 06:40 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's personal computer sales in the United States jumped 50 percent in the first quarter, and the company said it was preparing to roll out tablet-style computing devices later this year to compete with Apple Inc's iPad. Full Article Website says imperiled by Wall Street hot-news ban April 14, 2010 02:49 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Financial news service Theflyonthewall.com Inc has urged a Manhattan federal judge to lift a ban on its quickly reporting "hot news" about analyst research from three Wall Street banks, saying the ban has cost it subscribers and could threaten its survival. Full Article Romance of books key in digital age, says Penguin CEO April 14, 2010 05:17 PM ET MUMBAI (Reuters) - With the excitement around the launch of Apple's iPad and the growing popularity of other digital devices, it is a challenge to retain the romance of the printed book, according to the head of publisher Penguin. Full Article

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