http://www.electronics-expert.com Be an Expert with Electronic & Computer Technology Update Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:13:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en NewsFactor - The much-anticipated Google voice-search application for Apple's iPhone, which was trumpeted to be available for download on Friday, has arrived on Apple's App Store a bit later than expected. A reviewer says the application is okay, but needs some fine-tuning. Google's Voice-Search App for iPhone Needs Refining (NewsFactor) Full Story ... http://www.electronics-expert.com/googles-voice-search-app-for-iphone-needs-refining-newsfactor/ CNET - With the Monday evening announcement that Jerry Yang would step down as its chief executive, Yahoo's search for his replacement will not only be closely watched by its investors but also by the folks at Microsoft, according to sources. Yahoo's ultimate search: A new CEO (CNET) Full Story ->Share This http://www.electronics-expert.com/yahoos-ultimate-search-a-new-ceo-cnet/ PC Magazine - The Mozilla creators of the popular open source Firefox browser are offering a supplementary web application that helps users customize the browser to their specific needs. Trick Out Your Firefox Browser with Style (PC Magazine) Full Story ->Share This http://www.electronics-expert.com/trick-out-your-firefox-browser-with-style-pc-magazine/ AP - Spansion Inc. wants to block U.S. sales of iPods, BlackBerry gadgets and other devices because memory chips made by Samsung Electronics Co. and used in those products allegedly violate Spansion patents. Spansion sues Samsung over flash memory patents (AP) Full Story ->Share This http://www.electronics-expert.com/spansion-sues-samsung-over-flash-memory-patents-ap/ AP - Yahoo Inc. shares shot up 11 percent Tuesday as investors took the resignation of CEO Jerry Yang to mean Microsoft Corp. is more likely to make another bid for the ailing Internet company. Yahoo's Yang decides he's no longer the right CEO (AP) Full Story ->Share This http://www.electronics-expert.com/yahoos-yang-decides-hes-no-longer-the-right-ceo-ap/ AP - National Geographic, best known for its yellow-framed magazine and often breathtaking nature shows, is getting into video games. National Geographic getting into video games (AP) Full Story ->Share This http://www.electronics-expert.com/national-geographic-getting-into-video-games-ap/ Reuters - China took another step toward its long-cherished goal of operating high-speed telecoms services, with China Mobile (0941.HK) dishing out over $4 billion of deals and smaller rival Unicom (0762.HK) hoping to win a 3G license soon. China picks up 3G pace, Mobile completes gear deals (Reuters) Full Story ->Share This http://www.electronics-expert.com/china-picks-up-3g-pace-mobile-completes-gear-deals-reuters/ AP - A wireless affiliate of Sprint Nextel Corp. has pulled its request that an Illinois judge block the planned spinoff of Sprint's new broadband network. Sprint affiliate backs down on WiMax suit (AP) Full Story ->Share This http://www.electronics-expert.com/sprint-affiliate-backs-down-on-wimax-suit-ap/ AP - Hewlett-Packard Co. surprised Wall Street on Tuesday by saying its earnings will be slightly above analysts' expectations, going against the grain as other technology bellwethers have slashed forecasts and posted weak results in the sagging economy. HP shares soar after solid 4Q outlook (AP) Full Story ->Share This http://www.electronics-expert.com/hp-shares-soar-after-solid-4q-outlook-ap/ PC Magazine - Although Microsoft launched its third version of the Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio on Monday, don't expect the software maker to actually produce its own robots. But what does the future hold? Microsoft's general manager of its robotics studio explains. What's Next for Microsoft Robotics (PC Magazine) Full Story ->Share ... http://www.electronics-expert.com/whats-next-for-microsoft-robotics-pc-magazine/