Sony disappoints with Q2 earnings

Just when many had hopes on the new devices Sony Ericsson launched to boost the company to a formidale position against its competitors disappointment hit with the latest Q2 earnings. The results show that Sony Ericsson, in the second quarter of 2011 lost $70.5 million. In the same quarter of last year, they gained 17.5 billion. They also shipped 7.6 million devices (Tiny when you compare it to Samsung’s Galaxy S2 selling 3 million in 55 days) and had an overall revenue of $1.7 billion. This too disappointed as, Phandroid reports that in the same quarter of last year they netted $2.5 billion in revenue Only time will tell if the company will be able to pull off a comeback on the back of a recovering Japan to pull off better Q3 results....

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C2-00 & X1-01, Jagoan Dual SIM Nokia

C2-00 & X1-01, Jagoan Dual SIM Nokia Jakarta - Nokia menghadirkan dua ponsel dual SIM ke pasar Tanah Air. Vendor asal Finlandia ini percaya diri bakal mampu bersaing lewat dua jagoan barunya itu, C2-00 dan X1-01."Kami memang agak terlambat dalam pasar dual SIM, namun ponsel Nokia ini menghadirkan standar baru di segmen dual SIM," kata Anvid Erdian, Product Manager Nokia Indonesia di Jakarta, Jumat (16/7/2011) petang.Di tengah serbuan ponsel China yang juga mengandalkan fitur dual SIM, Anvid optimistis Nokia mampu bersaing....

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Lyto Boyong Facebook Credit ke Indonesia

Lyto Boyong Facebook Credit ke Indonesia Jakarta - Merasa bisnisnya sejalan dengan Facebook Credit, Lyto akhirnya membawa sistem pembayaran jejaring sosial ke Indonesia. Gamer kini lebih mudah untuk membeli aplikasi atau game yang ada di Facebook.Facebook Credit bisa dikatakan sebagai mata uang virtual yang berlaku dalam jejaring sosial itu. Fitur ini bisa digunakan untuk membeli barang di item mall untuk beragam game yang ada di Facebook.Nah berkat kerjasama Lyto, Livegamer dan Facebook, sistem pembayaran tersebut dipermudah dengan...

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HTC found guilty of infringing on Apple’s patents

while most of us have been distracted by the battles going on between the legal might have Apple vs. that of Smsung, it seems HTC has caught itself in a bind recently with its own patent infringement case. The International Trade Commission, as reported in Phandroid, has just found HTC guilty of 2 out of the 10 patent infringements Apple sued them over. While this may not sound as bad (The 2 out of 10 bit) this does give Apple a rather strong position over HTC. Chances are, HTC will try and settle the issue as quickly as possible by paying Apple off....

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Sony Walkman headset NWZ-W260 announced

Sony has outed its latest Walkman headset, aimed to be lighter and better than previous models. The NWZ-W260 is the latest in the W Series, and so is ideal for getting outdoors with or taking to the gym. It’s wireless, rain- and sweat-proof, and is 25% lighter than its predecessor. Transferring music to this Walkman headset will be a drag and drop affair, thanks to the supplied Content Transfer software; and ZAPPIN tech lets you browse your tunes to preview them. It comes in black or white, and a three minute charge gives it eight hours play time. Do note that this walkman is “water resistant” and not “water proof” which means that as long as its sweat or little dribble, you will be fine but it is not meant for heavy shower usage. No price has been announced for...

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Perusahaan Bisa Pakai Avaya untuk Jinakkan Social Media

Perusahaan Bisa Pakai Avaya untuk 'Jinakkan' Social Media Jakarta - Avaya menghadirkan layanan bernama Avaya Social Media Manager. Hal ini bisa digunakan untuk meningkatkan respon terhadap pelanggan melalui social media. Dengan solusi tersebut, perusahaan bisa mengintegrasikan social media dalam strategi penjualan dan layanan pelanggan. Ini merupakan bagian dari solusi-solusi contact center Avaya terbaru. Solusi tersebut memungkinkan perusahaan memindai konten social media, seperti yang ada di Twitter atau Facebook, lalu secara...

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Google's Mobile Strategy Pays Off in Second Quarter

In good news for the tech sector, Google on Thursday announced earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Google reported revenues of $9.03 billion. "We had a great quarter, with revenue up 32 percent year on year for a record-breaking over $9 billion of revenue," said Larry Page, CEO of Google. "I'm super excited about the amazing response to Google+ which lets you share just like in real life." At a company press conference, Page said the company would continue making significant investments while keeping financial management tight. "Of course, I understand the need to balance the short term with the longer-term...

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Twitter turns 5 and seems older than its years

By Suzanne ChoneyMany people made fun of it in its early years, with its boilerplate question, "What are you doing?" becoming the butt of jokes and the bane of many devotees. But Twitter "opened" to the public July 15, 2006, and while its 140-character message limit hasn't changed, its question — "What's happening?" — has, and changed everything.aWhile it's still a virtual place where celebs like Charlie Sheen can proclaim "winning!" and not be, Twitter has also become an important tool for those dispossessed of civil liberties, not just those taking liberties. Twitter, which can be used on most mobile phones, not just smartphones, has provided a key means for those in the Middle East seeking change to protest and to share information, from Iran to Egypt.aDuring earthquakes in Haiti,...

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Is Microsoft secretly working on a new social search?

FusibleaFusible's J.B. came across this mysterious splash screen when he accessed socl.com, a Microsoft-owned domain.aBy Rosa GolijanMicrosoft is working on something called "Tulalip" right now. The company claims that it's simply an internal design project, but there's suspicion that there could be more to the story — such as a new social search.aThe folks at Fusible were the first ones to notice that Microsoft was using the socl.com domain for some sort of project when they spotted the teaser landing page pictured on the right. Once a WHOIS record search confirmed that the domain is in fact owned by the Redmond-based company, the analysis and speculation began. (Msnbc.com is a joint venture of Microsoft and NBC Universal.)aThe "see how it works,” “terms of service," “privacy statement”...

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iPhone 5 Rumors Swirl Amid Apple Mania

A U.K. marketing company that says it's working for Apple is looking to recruit iPhone salespeople for an "exciting project" from August 16 through October 29, touching off the latest round of iPhone 5 speculation fever. See You in September? Apple, of course, is saying nothing on the subject of whether there will be a brand new iPhone, a small update, or a version for new carriers, but there are many signs to indicate the refresh that was due in June will appear in early fall along with the newest (announced) version of its mobile operating system, iOS 5. The job listing by Gekko Ltd. for an in-store promotion project...

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Perbaikan Jaringan Telkom Rampung Malam Ini

Perbaikan Jaringan Telkom Rampung Malam Ini Jakarta - Hampir seribu pelanggan di area perkantoran Sudirman, Jakarta, yang terganggu akibat putusnya kabel optik Telkom di wilayah tersebut. Tak ingin meresahkan pelanggan, Telkom pun bergegas mempercepat perbaikan koneksi jaringannya.Kabel optik Telkom, menurut Eddy Kurnia, head of Corporate Communication and Affair Telkom, terputus akibat miskoordinasi antara pihaknya dengan PLN yang tengah melakukan pengeboran di wilayah distrik itu.Tak ayal, kerusakan pun terjadi. Setelah mengetahui...

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LG announces Optimus Pro and Optimus Net Android Smartphones

Press Release LG Electronics (LG) today introduced two additions to the LG Optimus Series of smartphones — the LG Optimus Pro (LG-C660) and the LG Optimus Net (LG-P690) running on the latest Android 2.3 platform. Known as “Gingerbread,” version 2.3 of Google’s Android mobile operating system offers enhanced multimedia support, enhanced power management and better gaming support. “Today’s customers want genuine choice, phones with a different mix of features and technology for different segments of the market,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “And that’s precisely what we’ve done with Optimus Pro and Optimus Net, two completely new devices which enhance LG’s reputation as the company with an Android...

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iPad 2 Resmi Dijual di Indonesia

iPad 2 Resmi Dijual di Indonesia Jakarta - Tablet PC generasi terbaru Apple, iPad 2, akhirnya secara resmi masuk Indonesia. Perangkat tersebut kini sudah bisa didapat melalui distributor resmi Apple. Berapa harganya?Di iBox, salah satu chanel retailer Apple di Tanah Air, iPad 2 dibanderol mulai harga Rp 4,9 juta untuk versi terendah yakni Wi-Fi 16 GB Black. Harga ini sudah termasuk asuransi dari iProtectZ.Seorang karyawan iBox yang dikontak detikINET mengatakan, pihaknya sudah mulai menjual iPad 2 terhintung mulai hari ini, Jumat...

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Benarkah Blogspot Akan Dihapus?

Mengejutkan sekali, dan membuat bertanya-tanya pemakai layanan picasa dan blogspot. Tapi kalo dibaca lagi berita yang ditulis mashable itu, google bukannnya menghapus layanan tersebut tapi menggantinya dengan nama lain. Disana disebutkan bahwa kemungkinan  picasa akan berganti nama menjadi googlephoto dan blogspot menjadi googleblog. Kelihatannya google tidak setengah2 dalam meluncurkan google+ sebagai layanan terintegrasi. Merubah semua secara besar2an, mengganti namanya dengan nama yang lebih “google” Tentu ini  menjadi pertanyaan dari pemakai blogspot, karena kita tau blogspot adalah salah satu layanan penyedia blog terbesar selain...

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Pemenang Blog Award Sesi 12 - Bronze

Pemenang Blog Award Sesi 12 - Bronze Jakarta - Tim Internet Sehat telah memilih dua blog pemenang Internet Sehat Blog & Content Award (ISBA) 2011. Setelah melakukan proses verifikasi dan penilaian, bersama ini kami menyampaikan bahwa blog berikut ini layak dan berhak mendapatkan penghargaan Internet Sehat Blog & Content Award (ISBA) 2011 untuk kategori Bronze minggu ini, Jumat (15/07/2011):http://hungrycouple.wordpress.comPastikan perut Anda kenyang dulu sebelum membaca blog ini jika tak ingin mupeng di tengah-tengah menikmati...

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Lebih Intim dengan Tablet Sony S1 & S2

Sony S1 dan S2 (pcworld)Jakarta - Sony bersiap memasarkan dua komputer tablet yang bernama S1 dan S2. Salah satu pasar perdana yang disasar raksasa elektronik asal Jepang ini adalah Negeri Paman Sam, Amerika Serikat. Operator telekomunikasi AT&T akan menjadi mitra eksklusif penjualan tablet S2. Tablet ini memiliki bentuk unik dengan dua layar sentuh berukuran masing-masing 5,5 inch. Tablet ini akan mendukung jaringan 4G milik AT&T. Seperti dikutip detikINET dari Electronista, Jumat (15/7/2011), jika tidak disubsidi oleh operator, Sony S2 kabarnya akan dibanderol di kisaran USD 699. Dalam rupiah, nilainya sekitar Rp 6 juta....

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In the Era of Mobile, HTML5 will Excellence

It is undeniable Flash has become an important part in the virtual world today. Multimedia content that provides animation to video utilizing Adobe technologies such. However, as the development of technology, Flash is proprietary mlai rivaled any other technology that is more flexible. In fact, Apple, one of the major players in binsis computers and smartphones today refused to Flash on all devices. The reason Flash is difficult to grow and does not match the demands of the times. Instead Adobe survive that with the many existing web content using Flash, action as did Apple just give disappointment to the consumer. But, Apple CEO Steve Jobs believes that Apple left the Flash will not reduce the experience of full Web access. According to Jobs it is not true because in addition to Flash,...

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LG Lahirkan 3D Monitor Tanpa Kacamata Pertama di Dunia

LG Lahirkan 3D Monitor Tanpa Kacamata Pertama di Dunia Seoul - LG Electronics mengumumkan kehadiran D2000 sebagai 3D monitor tanpa penggunaan kacamata pertama di dunia. Perangkat ini mengadopsi teknologi sensor pelacakan mata (eye-tracking technology). Adopsi teknologi baru pada monitor berdimensi layar 20 inch ini diklaim mampu mengoptimalkan tampilan efek 3D yang diterima pengguna meskipun dinikmati dari sudut pandang yang lebih lebar. "LG selalu memiliki visi besar bahwa seluruh perangkat 3D nantinya akan dapat dinikmati tanpa...

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Telkomsel dan XL Mulai Pasarkan BlackBerry Playbook

BlackBerry Playbook (dok.Telkomsel) Jakarta - Tak lama setelah diluncurkan oleh Research in Motion (RIM), dua operator seluler terbesar di Indonesia langsung menggebrak dengan merilis paket bundling BlackBerry Playbook.Seperti apa bundling yang dikeluarkan Telkomsel dan XL Axiata? Oleh Telkomsel, BlackBerry Playbook tersedia dalam tiga tipe, yakni 16 GB yang dibundling dengan harga Rp 4.999.000, 32 GB Rp 5.999.000, dan 64 GB Rp 6.999.000. Harga yang sama juga dikeluarkan oleh XL. Keduanya memiliki penawaran dengan nilai tambah tersendiri untuk bundling yang akan diedarkan di pasar mulai 16 Juli 2011 ini. Dalam keterangan Telkomsel...

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Analysts Propose BlackBerry Makeover for RIM

Research In Motion needs to modernize its organization by splitting the company into two standalone businesses: Blackberry Network and RIM Smart Devices, RBC analysts said Thursday. Though the move would not be without risk, "each business can pursue independent growth strategies and may unlock up to 75-100 percent more shareholder value," RBC analysts Mike Abramsky and Paul Treiber advised investors. RIM recently told the company's shareholders that it intends to launch seven smartphones running the BlackBerry 7 OS later this year. Thereafter, the BlackBerry maker will transition to the QNX mobile OS it acquired last...

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TouchType Rolls Out New Android Keyboards

Not satisfied with the keyboard that comes with your Android device? Now, you have yet another option in what is becoming a crowded market: the SwiftKey X. TouchType on Thursday rolled out two new Android keyboard apps: SwiftKey X for smartphones and SwiftKey Tablet X. The two virtual keyboards are TouchType's second market offering. The company launched an Android keyboard app last year that has been downloaded more than 1.5 million times. "The keyboard app market is definitely a growing space. I don't know how much room there is for everyone, and overall it remains to be seen whether it's better to allow innovation...

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Temp listing points to new iPhone in August?

Athima Chansanchai/Reed.co.ukaScreen grab of ad for temporary iPhone sales staff found on the Reed.co.uk websiteaBy Athima ChansanchaiA UK-based recruiting company that specializes in "brand ambassadors" and "mystery shoppers" has posted a listing for temporary iPhone sales staff that would begin work Aug. 16, leading some industry watchers to look at that as the new go-to date for the next release of Apple's popular smartphone.aEvery breadcrumb that leads to that magic date has been combed over as thoroughly as by a CSI tech, and job listings are as fertile ground as any to suss out. (For instance, our own Winda Benedetti referenced one in a story about the next-gen Xbox and/or Kinect.) aThis one appeared on UK job site Reed.co.uk under the heading, "Apple Iphone Sales Specialist."...

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Couple that met on Facebook's 'Mafia Wars' now in legal battle

Zyngaa"Mafia Wars": where Cheryl Gray and Wylie Iwan found love, sort of. aBy Athima ChansanchaiA woman scorned by a man who met and courted her through the "Mafia Wars" game is now suing him after their romance flamed out in public, on Facebook.aThe beginning and end of this story is on Facebook, where Michigan-based Cheryl Gray, 50, met Washington state-based Wylie Iwan, 35, playing "Mafia Wars" in September. Gray filed a civil suit in May for about $8,300 which she says is owed her by Iwan. aGray, an unemployed former paralegal, said she lavished the Applebee's employee (and his sons) with gifts, including a digital camera and tickets to the Seattle Mariners' opening game at home. She even reserved a hotel room and rental car for a trip she never took, after he told her he'd met someone...

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Google to roll out new updates for Google+ next week

Google are known for their fast-paced approach to updating their products and services, and Google+ will be no different. According to Geek.com, Google will be rolling a slew of updates to its new social networking platform next week. The following list of updates was extracted from the Google+ page of Vic Gundotra, senior vice president of social at Google. The prominent updates include the ability to share Google Docs files with Circles, easy user private messaging, better integration with Google Chat, fixes for photo uploads, and the much needed ability to share with all Circles with an “except” option. The update also hints towards a Windows Phone 7 app; an Android Google+ app is already available, while an iOS app is in the works as well. - Ability to modify circles...

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Dituduh Jiplak Gamespot, Situs GS-Live Dituntut Dimatikan

Dituduh Jiplak Gamespot, Situs GS-Live Dituntut Dimatikan Jakarta - Sebuah situs game, www.gamespot.com, menuding materi situsnya diambil secara ilegal oleh www.gs-live.com. Akibatnya, Gamespot yang dimiliki oleh CBS Interaktif Inc ini mengajukan tuntutan ke Pengadilan Negeri Jakarta Pusat (PN Jakpus) dan meminta domain situs GS-Live dimatikan."Produk kami (Gamespot-red.) dijiplak oleh mereka (gs-live, red.)," terang kuasa hukum gamespot.com, Sunggul Sirait usai sidang di PN Jakarta Pusat, jalan Gajah Mada, Jakarta, Kamis, (14/7/2011).Menurut...

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RIM CEOs have six months to “prove” their worth as co-chairman

In their annual meeting, RIM’s investors have given current co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis to “prove” that they are worth their co-chairman titles. According to a report on Bloomberg, Northwest & Ethical Investments LP, a major shareholder in the company, proposed to split the roles of chairman and CEO between the two, saying that it would increase the board oversight. The investors were supposed to carry a vote on the issue, however the shareholder withdrew the proposal after RIM insisted that the dual roles performed by the executives do generate business, particuarly overseas. “We wanted to give them a chance to prove that there is an actual business necessity,” Jennifer Coulson, manager of corporate engagement at Northwest & Ethical, said in an interview...

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eBay: Pasar e-Commerce Indonesia Sangat Potensial

eBay: Pasar e-Commerce Indonesia Sangat Potensial Jakarta - Jual beli online atau e-Commerce terbilang masih merupakan hal baru bagi masyarakat Indonesia. Karenanya, potensi pasar di Tanah Air dinilai masih sangat besar.Hal itu dinyatakan oleh perwakilan eBay, situs lelang dan jual beli ternama. Oliver Hua selaku Chief Operating Officer eBay China, Southeast Asia & Jepang memaparkan pandangannya dalam konferensi industri digital Id-Byte di Jakarta, Kamis (14/7/2011)."Ada beberapa faktor pendukung mengapa e-commerce memiliki...

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Tifatul Tak Ingin Indonesia Gagal Kontrol Twitter

Tifatul Tak Ingin Indonesia Gagal Kontrol Twitter Jakarta - Menkominfo Tifatul Sembiring kembali menelurkan gagasan kontroversial. Dia menyebut pemerintah memiliki kewajiban mengontrol internet termasuk sosial media. Langkah ini perlu dilakukan untuk menghindari pergolakan."Pemerintah memiliki kewajiban untuk mengontrol internet, jangan sampai seperti Tunisia dan Libya yang gagal dalam mengontrol media sosial seperti Facebook dan Twitter, sehingga terjadi pergolakan di negerinya," jelas Tifatul.Hal itu disampaikannya usai Pembukaan...

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Motorola Xoom ultra-HD in works?

With the rumors of Apple currently working on an newer version of the iPad dubbed as ipad HD now Motorola has joined the race too. According to engadget Motorola is working on a new Xoom.This time it’s focusing on a new screen resolution and format. Motorola believes to compete with the iPad 2 it will need to change the screen format from 16:9 to 4:3 like the iPad and increase the pixel-density to 2048×1536 to compete with the future iPad HD. If they do decide to go with the old-school ratio (4:3), put on a higher res display and run it with the upcoming Android Ice Cream Sandwich, I must say it will be a tempting deal when it lands later this year or early next year. We will have to wait and see what  is Motorola planning for the new Xoom....

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Rancangan ala Mac Hadir untuk WD My Book Studio

Rancangan ala Mac Hadir untuk WD My Book Studio Jakarta - My Book Studio adalah perangkat hardisk eksternal dari Western Digital yang dirancang khusus untuk pengguna Macintosh (Mac). Perangkat yang menduung Apple Time Machine ini telah hadir dengan kapasitas hingga 3TB. Seperti disampaikan dalam keterangan tertulis yang diterima detikINET, Kamis (14/7/2011), desain terbaru My Book Studio menggunakan casing brushed aluminium. Dengan demikian tampilan sang hardisk eksternal tak akan terlihat jauh berbeda dengan lingkungan serba...

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App Allows Facebook View Inside Google+

Want to try out Google+, the newest social networking site, without giving up your Facebook account? You guessed it. There's an app for that. "Google+Facebook" was created by Crossrider, an Israel-based startup that boasts that it took about a day to create the app, downloadable from its web site for users of Google's Chrome and Mozilla browser. It creates a view of your newsfeed from Facebook within Google+. About 100,000 people have already checked out the app so far. But a founder of the company, Koby Menachemi, said the product is not perfect, and some observers agree, even saying it may harm your computer . Malware...

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Will PopCap's sale hurt its games?

PopCap/EAaPopCap - maker of hugely popular game "Plants vs. Zombies" - is thrilled to have been bought by EA. PopCap founder John Vechey says fans of their games should be thrilled too. aBy Winda BenedettiJust about everyone knows who PopCap is whether they know the name or not. That's because just about everyone who has ever played a game has played, at the very least, "Bejeweled."aThe gem-swapping puzzle game helped rocket PopCap to game development stardom and to something of a cult status. PopCap has often been called the 'Pixar of casual games' because — just like the renowned film studio — it's a company that you can count on to defy convention and turn out high-quality work (Pixar's somewhat disappointing new "Cars" film aside).a Whether it's "Bejeweled," "Peggle" or "Plants...

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Menkominfo Buka Kampanye Internet Sehat di SD Menteng

Menkominfo Buka Kampanye Internet Sehat di SD Menteng Jakarta - Kampanye Internet Sehat dan Aman besutan Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika (Kominfo) terus digalakkan. Kali ini yang menjadi target adalah sejumlah sekolah di wilayah Jabodetabek.Menurut Menkominfo Tifatul Sembiring, setidaknya ada 10 sekolah yang akan disambangi untuk menjalankan sosialisasi ini. Acara pembukaan gerakan ini dilakukan di SD Negeri Menteng 03, Jakarta Pusat.Dalam sambutannya Tifatul mengatakan, saat ini ada sekitar 5 miliar situs di dunia maya....

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Investor: Makan Siang RIM Diserobot Apple & Android

Investor: 'Makan Siang' RIM Diserobot Apple & Android Jakarta - Performa bisnis Research In Motion (RIM) yang kurang gemilang direspons sinis oleh investornya. Bahkan ada yang mengibaratkan, 'makan siang' produsen BlackBerry itu diserobot oleh Apple dan Android.Dalam pertemuan tahunan RIM yang berlangsung kemarin, kiprah bisnis RIM yang dinilai tak bisa menandingi Apple dan deretan perangkat Android memang menjadi sorotan utama."Anda (RIM-red.) merupakan inovator, namun Anda tidak pandai untuk menjual apa yang Anda buat," ujar...

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