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Amazon launched Kindle fire Tablet for $199
Sep 29th
Amazon’s Kindle fire tablet launched for $199 after much waiting. The kindle fire costs $199 and will run on modified version of Google’s Androd operating system which may prove as the latest and biggest challenger to Apple Inc.’s dominant iPad. The tablet has a 7-inch screen and can access Amazon’s app store, streaming movies and TV shows. The sales start from Nov 15 and the pre-orders started from 28th September.
Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos said during the launch, “We asked ourselves, Is there some way we can bring all of the things such as web service, Prime, Kindle, More >
Boeing 787 Dreamliner will take first flight on Monday
Sep 26th
Boeing delivers the first 787 Dreamliner on Sunday. The first one goes to Japan’s All Nippon Airways, which has been printing the 787 logo and “We Fly 1st” on its business cards for years. The new jet, which was supposed to be flying passengers three years ago, has been delayed by production and design problems.
Boeing expects to deliver a combined 25 to 30 of the 787s and new 747-8 this year. To meet the high demand Boeing has set an ambitious goal of building 10 per month by the end of 2013. No one has ever made a large plane that fast. The 787 list price runs between $185 million and $218 million. More >
“He makes me giddy” says Nina Dobrev about her love Ian Somerhalder
Sep 26th
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder attended the 63rd Emmys but didn’t walk the red carpet together. The Vampire Diaries co stars have been dating for a while but want to be on low profile.
When asked about their walking together on the red carpet of Emmys she said “If I was standing next to him, I’d be his arm candy, I get a little bit nervous. He makes me giddy.”
Dobrev lists out the good qualities of her love Ian Somerhalder. She previously said that they get along so well because they More >
Meg Whitman replaced Leo Apotheke as the new CEO of HP
Sep 23rd
HP named Meg Whitman, the former eBay Inc Chief Executive Meg Whitman as its president and CEO in the place of Leo Apotheker. Apotheker has been harshly criticized before and in a bid to restore investor confidence HP took this step.
Whitman is an Internet retail expert who transformed eBay from a few dozen employees in 1998 into a global Internet retail powerhouse. Her elevation surprised many with its hastiness and Apotheker becomes the third straight HP CEO shown the door.
“Some might be saying maybe Meg Whitman isn’t the right person, either. She’s not a hardware person,” said Auriga analyst Kevin Hunt. But HP “just needs someone to set the direction.”
Whitman said HP remained committed to completing a review of its PC division before the year ends, and expected to close the pricey $12 billion acquisition of British software maker Autonomy Corp Plc as planned.
HP’s shares closed down 4.8 percent at $22.80, wiping out much of Wednesday’s 6.6 percent gain.
“We would view any decision not to conduct a comprehensive search of internal and external candidates for a permanent CEO role as unsatisfactory and More >
Troy Davis wants to take Polygraph test!
Sep 21st
Troy Davis convicted of the 1989 killing of an off-duty Savannah police officer is to be executed today September 21st. This is the fourth time in as many years that officials of the state of Georgia set an execution date. Troy Davis wants a polygraph test in a last-ditch bid to show his innocence, Amnesty International USA said.
Davis’s execution, set for 7 p.m. local time on Wednesday. The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles denied him clemency on Tuesday.
“Troy is so insistent of his innocence that he is willing to take a polygraph. I think it’s a bit of a risky strategy. Polygraph tests are not the most solid type of evidence,” said Laura Moye, a spokeswoman for Amnesty.
Since his conviction, seven of nine witnesses have changed or recanted their testimony, some have said they were coerced by police to testify against Davis More >
Dancing with the Stars first Week Results: Metta World Peace aka Ron Artest is out!
Sep 21st
Metta World Peace, the formerly known as “Ron Artest” was the first contestant to be voted out in the Dancing With the stars first week. The show’s judges gave Metta World Peace the lowest score on Monday’s premiere: 14 out of a possible 30.
Len Goodman, the show’s head judge, said World Peace’s cha-cha with professional partner Peta Murgatroyd was “all sizzle and no sausage” and his footwork in the ballroom was “atrocious.”
The remaining 11 celerities are Hope Solo, goalie for the U.S. women’s soccer team remains along with More >
Facebook changes: More to come!
Sep 21st
Facebook changes and updates are more frequent this week. You are already aware of the smart lists feature which has a concept of Google+ circles. Today if you open Facebook you can see the changes you’re self which includes a new news Feed and news ticker.
Facebook announced changes to the way you get news on your page. All news will be in a single stream with the most interesting stories feature at the top. Facebook will reportedly include new ways of showing your appreciation for your friend’s links, videos, and endless pictures of new babies, in its revamp to be unveiled on Thursday. Alongside ‘like’, users will have the option of clicking ‘read’, ‘watched’ and ‘listened’. In the future a ‘want’ button may also be added. The new ‘news ticker’ has ignited strong reactions from users. More >
Emmy Award Winners 2011: 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
Sep 19th
Emmy Award Winners 2011: 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards were given on Sunday. The event that aired on Fox has winner debutants and veterans too. Some results are more predictable whereas some come as a surprise! Mad Men won its fourth consecutive Emmy and Modern Family claimed its second Emmy Award and and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart won it for ninth straight year.
The very first time winner include: Peter Dinklage won for Game of Thrones, Kyle Chandler for Friday Night Lights, Martin Scorsese for Boardwalk Empire, Barry Pepper for The Kennedys and Margo Martindale for the FX drama Justified. Julie Bowen also won her first Emmy for Modern Family. Other predictable wins are Kate Winslet for Mildred Pierce, The Amazing Race for best competition reality show.
Jane Lynch from Glee hosted the event . And here are the night’s winners complete list.
Comedy series: Modern Family
Drama series: Mad Men
Miniseries or movie: Downton Abbey
Lead actress, miniseries or movie: Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
Supporting actor in a miniseries or movie: Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
Directing for a miniseries, movie or dramatic special: Brian Percival, Downton Abbey More >