Technology Report: Russia clamps down on Internet, Google frowns

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Good afternoon Bit, THU 29 Jul 2010    Russia clamps down on Internet, Google frowns Japan robots chat, play -- and help find lost specs U.S. sues Oracle, alleges software contract fraud Amazon offers $139 wireless Kindle for mass appeal Low-tech Shatner eyes Twitter, says what the "$#*!" Motorola 2nd-qtr results beat Street, shares rise Sony surprises with Q1 profit, raises outlook India raises security concerns over BlackBerry services RIM stock jumps as revamped BlackBerry nears Facebook beats back patent infringement claim Potato battery -- new and improved Panasonic launches 3D camcorder Studying a shark's sense of smell Russia clamps down on Internet, Google frowns July 29, 2010 02:13 PM ET MOSCOW (Reuters) - A court in Russia's far east has ordered an Internet provider to block five sites which it said disseminated extreme views, prompting U.S. Internet giant Google to say on Thursday the move restricted access to information. Full Article Japan robots chat, play -- and help find lost specs July 29, 2010 08:10 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Robots that can chat, find misplaced glasses, draw airplanes and play with your children are attracting thousands of visitors during an expo in Tokyo as Japan adapts to changes in society. Full Article U.S. sues Oracle, alleges software contract fraud July 29, 2010 04:31 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Justice Department said on Thursday it sued Oracle Corp, alleging it defrauded the federal government on a software contract in effect from 1998 to 2006 that involved hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. Full Article Amazon offers $139 wireless Kindle for mass appeal July 29, 2010 02:22 PM ET SEATTLE (Reuters) - Amazon.com launched a cheaper, wireless-only Kindle on Wednesday, betting that the $139 price will turn its latest electronic reader into a mass-appeal device as Apple Inc's iPad gains ground. Full Article Low-tech Shatner eyes Twitter, says what the "$#*!" July 29, 2010 08:22 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - William Shatner confesses he has problems with the digital age. At 79 years old, he doesn't use Twitter and can't remember computer passwords. Full Article Motorola 2nd-qtr results beat Street, shares rise July 29, 2010 01:47 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motorola Inc posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results on strength in its enterprise and network units, boosting its shares despite investors' frustration that its phone sales target wasn't raised. Full Article Sony surprises with Q1 profit, raises outlook July 29, 2010 11:23 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles. Full Article India raises security concerns over BlackBerry services July 29, 2010 02:54 AM ET NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has raised security concerns with Research In Motion over the Canadian company's popular BlackBerry services, but is not planning a ban in the world's fastest growing mobile phone market. Full Article RIM stock jumps as revamped BlackBerry nears July 28, 2010 05:27 PM ET VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Shares of Research In Motion jumped on Wednesday on speculation that next week it would unveil a new touchscreen BlackBerry that could compete more effectively with Apple Inc's iPhone and other smartphones. Full Article Facebook beats back patent infringement claim July 28, 2010 04:31 PM ET WILMINGTON, Del (Reuters) - Facebook Inc won a legal fight on Wednesday over claims its hugely popular social networking website infringed a patent owned by Leader Technologies, but the little-known company said it would ask the judge to set aside the verdict. Full Article

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