Technology Report: Apple to address iPhone 4 flaw but recall unlikely

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Good afternoon Bit, THU 15 Jul 2010    Apple to address iPhone 4 flaw but recall unlikely Amazon accused of infringing patents with Kindle Still plenty of demand for iPad: survey Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen pledges fortune to philanthropy Half of social networkers worried about privacy: poll FCC eyes satellite spectrum for broadband use Google profit misses Wall Street estimates Clampdown rumored as China "twitter" sites down eBay sued for $3.8 billion in PayPal patent case Indonesia to ask internet providers to block porn Mind-controlled prosthetic arm Robot to lead fish from danger Computer-driven cars may save lives Apple to address iPhone 4 flaw but recall unlikely July 15, 2010 04:19 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc is likely to announce a fix for the iPhone 4's reception problems on Friday, hoping to stem a growing chorus of complaints and avert any lasting damage to its carefully earned reputation for quality products. Full Article Amazon accused of infringing patents with Kindle July 15, 2010 02:52 PM ET WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Discovery Communications Inc accused Amazon.com Inc of infringing patents covering electronic book delivery and security with its Kindle e-book reader and said the Internet retailer should be forced to pay royalties. Full Article Still plenty of demand for iPad: survey July 15, 2010 04:00 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Apple Inc has already sold more than three million of its iPad tablet computers in just over three months, but there is still more demand out there, a new survey showed on Thursday. Full Article Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen pledges fortune to philanthropy July 15, 2010 02:56 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen, who has been treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, said on Thursday he is committing most of his estimated $13.5 billion fortune to philanthropy after his death. Full Article Half of social networkers worried about privacy: poll July 15, 2010 12:18 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Half of Americans who have a profile on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace are worried about their privacy, according to a new poll. Full Article FCC eyes satellite spectrum for broadband use July 15, 2010 02:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators proposed easing restrictions on satellite companies in a move aimed at freeing more airwaves to feed the growing demand for wireless broadband services. Full Article Google profit misses Wall Street estimates July 15, 2010 04:36 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's revenue rose 24 percent in the second quarter but its profit fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending shares down nearly 4 percent on Thursday. Full Article Clampdown rumored as China "twitter" sites down July 14, 2010 07:58 AM ET SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese social networking websites that provide Twitter-like services have suddenly reverted to testing mode and access has been spotty amid reports of a government clampdown. Full Article eBay sued for $3.8 billion in PayPal patent case July 14, 2010 09:39 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - EBay Inc was sued for at least $3.8 billion on Tuesday by a Connecticut company that accused the online auctioneer and retailer of infringing six patents to develop lucrative payment systems such as PayPal. Full Article Indonesia to ask internet providers to block porn July 14, 2010 10:16 AM ET JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, is planning use a controversial anti-pornography law to restrict porn websites in the next few months, a communications ministry spokesman said on Wednesday. Full Article

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