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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SoftStep KeyWorx controller: Hands-free computing]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SoftStep KeyWorx: The first device that supports computing using your feet.(Credit:KMI)Afraid that the excessive use of the mouse and keyboard will someday make you suffer from  carpal tunnel syndrome Maybe you should let your feet take over some of the job. And Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) has something that enables you to do exactly that.The company announced today the SoftStep KeyWorx multitouch foot controller, which it claims to be &quot;the world's first foot-controlled digital interface.&quot; According to KMI, SoftStep &quot;works with any computer program to speed up access, making the computer as easy to use as acar's gas and break pedals.&quot;KMI says that the new device is compatible with bothMac and Windows platforms and can be used to interact with a computer to control a large variety of applications ranging from gaming to video editing and music recording to programming and repetitive data entry work. On top of that, it could be a valuable tool for disabled people and anyone who wants to operate a computer more quickly and avoid repetitive stress syndrome.The SoftStep KeyWorx is a bus-powered USB controller, much like a keyboard but designed to be put under the desk. On top the controller has 10 big keys numbered from 0 to 9 and a four-way directional key for cursor and click control. According to KMI, these keys are pressure- and location-sensitive and can be programmed to remember up to 100 sets of commands. The cursor/click control key enables users to keep their hands on the keyboard without having to touch the mouse. KMI says the SoftStep KeyWorx is made of elastomeric and graphite composites so that it's rugged while remaining lightweight. The device weighs only 1 pound and can fit in a briefcase or backpack, the company said. The list of computing tasks that KMI says the new controller can facilitate include accessing the Internet, opening and closing software applications, entering text, zooming, and controlling volume. The SoftStep KeyWorx is available now at a price that's much higher than that of a mouse and keyboard combined, about $290. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mitsui invests $3.5 million in lighting-control firm]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jathomthmm</dc:creator>
<category>Eco</category>
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<description><![CDATA[A room at the Volkswagen research and design facility in Belmont, Calif., which uses a Redwood Systems DC LED lighting control system.(Credit:Redwood Systems)LED lighting control developer Redwood Systems announced Thursday that Japanese conglomerate Mitsui Group has invested $3.5 million.Redwood Systems already had venture capital firms U.S. Venture Partners and Battery Ventures as investors.However, an endorsement from a global company like Mitsui puts an especially big spotlight on the company, and on computerized lighting-control systems in general.Redwood Systems makes computerized DC (direct current) lighting control systems aimed at improving energy efficiency. Using sensors or motion detection cameras, the system is capable of gathering data on things like temperature and room occupancy. That data can then be used to adjust lighting under the system's control accordingly. The system can also be set on a schedule via a Web-based platform.It uses servers to supply electricity to light fixtures via Ethernet cables using low-voltage DC instead of AC (alternating current), improving efficiency.While Redwood Systems has installed systems for general office space, it has also done a lot of installations for company data centers. Clients include Facebook, Volkswagen, and SAP, according to Redwood.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Report: Google planning mobile payment trial]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:11:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jathomthmm</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Google plans to begin testing a mobile payment service within the next four months, according to a report today.  The company will pay for the installation of thousands of NFC (Near-Field Communication) short-range, wireless point-of-sale systems from VeriFone at stores in New York and San Francisco, Bloomberg reported, citing two unidentified sources familiar with the project. Users of phones with NFC chips in them could then make payments by holding the devices up to the specialized reader.  A Google representative said the company was not commenting on the report. Representatives from VeriFone did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment. The adoption of mobile payment systems has been held up by the lack of NFC chips in handsets. Later this year, Visa will begin offering  a way to use existing smartphones for such payments with a microSD (Secure Digital) removable memory card.  Mobile payments are being made on theiPhone 3 and 4, various BlackBerry models, and Samsung's Android-based Galaxy S II, while the Nexus S has NFC technology in it. NFC chips also could make their way into Windows-based phones made by Nokia, as well as future iPhone versions.  Meanwhile, Google added some NFC capabilities to Android in an update earlier this year and reportedly is working on a mobile wallet code-named &quot;Cream&quot; that will be integrated into NFC-enabled Androids. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TweetDeck finds a home, and $30 million, at UberMedia]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jathomthmm</dc:creator>
<category>Marketing and advertising</category>
<guid>http://www.haaze.com/story.php?title=tweetdeck-finds-a-home-and-30-million-at-ubermedia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UberMedia, the holding company that specializes in Twitter-based start-ups, has added its highest-profile company to date: TweetDeck, the biggest Twitter application not owned by Twitter itself. UberMedia, run by Internet pioneer Bill Gross, will pay $30 million in cash and stock for the London-based company, which has raised less than $5 million from investors in the last two years. The deal, first reported by TechCrunch, isn't done yet, but it's pretty far along, with signed term sheets, etc. All of TweetDeck's investors will take a portion of their payout in UberMedia equity, I'm told. Both Gross and TweetDeck founder Iain Dodsworth have been trying to build businesses within the Twitter ecosystem, though it's never been clear how Twitter felt about that. Gross, in particular, has had an uneasy relationship with Twitter: Last year, an earlier incarnation of his company tried to launch an &quot;AdSense for Tweets&quot; product at the same time that Twitter launched its own Google-like ad product, and that didn't go well. The two companies have other things in common as well. TweetDeck has been shepherded along by Betaworks, the New York-based holding company/platform/incubator that also specializes in the Twittersphere. And Betaworks is also an investor in...UberMedia. Here's an interview I conducted with Dodsworth in April, when the Twittersphere was particularly confused about the prospects of Twitter apps, like TweetDeck, that weren't owned by Twitter itself. Looks like this one turned out just fine. Story Copyright (c) 2010 AllThingsD. All rights reserved.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Apple brings news subscriptions to the iPad, starting with The Daily]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jathomthmm</dc:creator>
<category>Latest News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[News Corp&amp;'s The Daily iPad newspaper is the first app to support one-click subscription billing, and Apple&amp;'s vice president of interactive services Eddy Cue says that the feature will soon make its way to other apps.The addition of subscription pricing is a big change for Apple, as it will allow news publications to price their apps similar to print media. Users won&amp;'t be asked to manually pay for a new issue every month (like current iPad magazines), and advertisers will have a better sense of an app&amp;'s readership.News Corp is offering subscriptions to the The Daily at 99 cents a week, or $39.99 a year. That&amp;'s certainly much less than traditional newspaper subscriptions, although it may seem high compared to typical magazine subscriptions. The app will also feature ads, even though users are paying for it. News Corp&amp;'s Rupert Murdoch said that by charging a subscription fee, The Daily will be able to attract high class advertisers who will pay more.Next Story: Y Combinator-backed ReadyForZero goes live to help trim credit card debt Previous Story: News Corp has spent $30M on The Daily iPad newspaperPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: iOS, iPad, newspapers, subscriptions, The DailyCompanies: Apple, News CorpPeople: Eddy Cue, Rupert Murdoch          Tags: iOS, iPad, newspapers, subscriptions, The DailyCompanies: Apple, News CorpPeople: Eddy Cue, Rupert MurdochDevindra Hardawar is VentureBeat's lead mobile writer and East Coast correspondent. He studied philosophy at Amherst College, worked in IT support for several years, and has been writing about technology since 2004. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can reach him at devindra@venturebeat.com (all story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com), and on Twitter at @Devindra. Have news to share Launching a startup Email: tips@venturebeat.comVentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ask the accountant: What taxes will I owe on restricted stock]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jathomthmm</dc:creator>
<category>Latest News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[This series is brought to you by TurboTax Home &amp;amp' Business Edition &amp;8211' Guides You to Your Biggest Tax Refund.  As always, VentureBeat is adamant about maintaining editorial objectivity. TurboTax had no involvement in the content of this post.This week&amp;'s tax question:I&amp;'m used to getting stock options, but my new employer offers restricted stock instead. Does this change what I&amp;'ll owe in taxes, and do I need to do anything nowWe passed the question on to Steve Henley, national tax practice leader at , the seventh largest accounting provider in the U.S. Here&amp;'s his answer:The receipt of restricted stock as part of compensation results in tax consequences that depend upon whether the taxation is delayed to a future year or whether a special election is made to be taxed in the current year.Generally, restricted stock received by an executive contains certain restrictions, the most common of which being that the employee doesn&amp;'t &amp;''earn&amp;'' full rights to the stock until he or she has satisfied a vesting requirement, which is often three years. The employee will not be taxed on the value of the stock until the vesting requirement has been met. Under this circumstance, the stock is taxed to the executive at the time the vesting requirements are met at the current value. For example, if the restricted stock is granted in 2011 and the vesting period is three years, the general rule is the stock will be taxed to the executive at the value of the stock in 2014, which may be considerably higher. Also, the value of the stock is taxed at ordinary income tax rates &amp;8212' not capital gain rates &amp;8212' because the tax rules consider the stock to be compensation and ordinary income, just like the executive&amp;'s salary.However, the employee could make a Sec. 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of the stock grant. The value of the stock will then be included in the executive&amp;'s tax return at that time (i.e. in 2011 rather than 2014). The value of the stock will also be treated as ordinary income ($1,000 in the example above) rather than the value at the end of the vesting period. If the stock increases in value after receipt, then upon a future sale the increase in value will be taxed at the favorable capital gain rates, which are currently 15 percent for federal purposes versus the current maximum ordinary rate of 35 percent. Assuming the stock value increases, the employee benefits significantly by making the election. The employee could also claim a capital loss if the stock value decreases after the election and is lower at the time of sale. A capital loss is generally not very beneficial because it can only offset capital gains, except to the extent of $3,000.From now through April 15, VentureBeat will be taking your tax and accounting questions and getting you expert answers. You can send us a question by email, leave one in the comments below, or reach us by Twitter or on Facebook or Quora.Our sponsor encourages you to read these related links. VentureBeat had no input in the selection of these stories. Filing a business tax extension, Business use of vehicles, What tax forms to file as a first-time business owner, What does healthcare reform law mean for businessesNext Story: Study: Social media popularity can predict stock prices Previous Story: Second time&amp;'s a charm: FriendFinder files to go public againPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: ask the accountant, compensation, restricted shares, restricted stock, restricted stock units, RSUs, taxes          Tags: ask the accountant, compensation, restricted shares, restricted stock, restricted stock units, RSUs, taxes Have news to share Launching a startup Email: tips@venturebeat.comVentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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