July 30, 1935: Penguins Invade Britain, Readers RejoiceThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:19PMPenguin publishes the first paperback books of substance, bringing the likes of Ernest Hemingway, André Maurois and Agatha Christie to the masses. The business model of the book-publishing industry is about to change.
Sony Unveils Interchangeable Lens HD CamcorderThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:13PMBuilding on 25 years of continuous Handycam innovation, Sony introduces the NEX-VG10E – the world’s first consumer HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses.
Optimism Revs Up At GM, Chrysler PlantsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:12PMPresident Obama visits GM and Chrysler auto plants in Detroit on Friday to call attention to the successes -- so far -- of the bailed-out companies. A White House report says the industry has added 55,000 jobs, GM will stay open during its usual two-week summer shutdown and Chrysler added another production shift.
Toyota working on new car for emerging markets-paperThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:12PMToyota working on new car for emerging markets-paper
Toyota recalls 412,000 cars in USThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:11PMToyota is recalling nearly half a million cars, most of them large sedans sold in the US, for problems that can cause the steering wheel to lock up.
Borshoffs back in townThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:08PM The brothers had outstanding careers with Pittsford and American University.
One Way to Save the Music IndustryThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:05PMGiven the persistence of digital music piracy, a new subscription-creation model borrowed from online gaming could aid ailing record labels
CW Announces More Commercials on Online StreamingThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:43PMThe CW announced plans to add more commercials to the episodes of its shows that are streamed online — and unlike on your DVR, you won't be able to fast-forward through any of them.
Samsung Electronics books record Q2 profitThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:39PMSamsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of memory chips and flat-screen televisions, reported record second-quarter profits Friday as revived global demand pushed up memory chip prices.