Microsoft's newest browser may block ads (AP)
AP - The next version of Microsoft Corp.'s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace.
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One small hitch for FAA, one giant mess for fliers (AP)
AP - When a computer system that distributes flight plans nationwide came rolling to a halt this week because of a software glitch, so did airplanes on tarmacs from Orlando to Chicago. The ensuing delays drove home just how easily an apparently isolated problem can trigger network-wide disarray in the country's aging air traffic control system.
TiVo shows another profit, but outlook weak (AP)
AP - TiVo Inc. managed consecutive quarters of profitability for the first time ever despite eroding subscriptions, demonstrating that the pioneer in digital video recorders is on track in reducing marketing expenses and subsidies.
Consumers picked to test hydrogen car prototypes (AP)
AP - Tom Albert drove his loaner Chevrolet Equinox like any other car.
Bloomberg mistakenly publishes Steve Jobs obituary (CNET)
CNET - An electronic gaffe at news outlet Bloomberg mistakenly sent an incomplete obituary for Apple CEO Steve Jobs over the wire on Wednesday afternoon, and a tipster promptly sent the soon-retracted file to gossip blog Gawker.
D.Telekom to expand broadband into rural areas (Reuters)
Reuters - Deutsche Telekom AG aims to offer DSL broadband connection to almost all of Germany's households by the end of the year with a particular focus on rural and remote areas.
Vimpelcom says to sell Apple iPhone in Russia (Reuters)
Reuters - Vimpelcom , Russia's second-largest mobile phone operator, said on Thursday it had signed a distribution deal with Apple Inc. to sell iPhone 3G in Russia.
Kardashian & Electra talk fitness, film and fame (AP)
AP - Carmen Electra, in a low-cut gold minidress, captures every photographer's attention as she steps out on a patio overlooking the Pacific. Her hair catches the ocean breeze as if on cue. Even her fiance is transfixed. He snaps a few photos with his cell phone. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian, wearing a tight tank top and slim-fitting skirt, waits in the wings for the cameras to point her way.
Open source: What you should learn from the French (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - A decade ago, European countries leapt out of the gate to take the lead in the radical open source movement -- none more so than France -- and left U.S. developers in the proverbial dust. Through policies and high-profile projects, the French Republic for years has been advocating for all open source all the time, in government and education.
Computer virus goes into orbit (AFP)
AFP - NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software.
Cisco Suddenly Lagging Juniper In Some Router Technology (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Networking king Cisco Systems this month reported results that buoyed Wall Street but raised questions about one of its key products.
Immersion and Microsoft End Six-Year Court Battle (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - After more than six years of disputes and battles between Immersion and Microsoft, the companies are waving white flags. After suing Microsoft for patent infringement on Xbox controller technology and winning, and then suing again for breach of a confidentiality agreement, Immersion will now pay Microsoft $20.75 million of the $26 million it received in a previous settlement.
Reborn retail site fires salvo in shipping war (AP)
AP - With gas prices high and consumers stretching shopping dollars, competition is heating up online for deals — and a discount retail site hopes to fan the flames by shipping orders for $1.95.
Sector Snap: Chinese online gaming stocks (AP)
AP - Chinese online gaming stocks traded lower Thursday after Giant Interactive Group Inc. reported second-quarter profit that met Wall Street views but was downgraded by one analyst after failing to issue third-quarter guidance.
EU, mobile operators clash over call billing (Reuters)
Reuters - Mobile phone operators may face legislation from the European Commission to crack down on what the EU executive sees as overcharging, but industry said such a step would amount to micro-management.
EU mulls action against overcharging mobile operators (AFP)
AFP - The European Commission warned Thursday it had mobile telephone operators that overcharge users in its sights after finding some companies were rounding up call durations to bill customers more.
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