Friday, October 2, 2009Alelo Gets DoD Contract For Language Training Via iPodLos Angeles-based Alelo, which develops computer software that uses video games to teach language and culture training for Iraqi and other languages, reported late Friday that it has received a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for a handheld training system. Alelo said that the contract covers a system for teaching foreign language and culture which runs on iPhone and iPod devices. The system--called Uku--is being used by the Marines for supplementing the firm's Dari and Pashto langu (More info...)
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Napster Inks Deal With DellLos Angeles-based music service Napster--which is now owned by Best Buy--said Friday morning that it has inked a deal with computer maker Dell to include 12 months of the service on Dell computers. According to Napster, the deal includes both systems sold through Best Buy, as well as through Dell's direct channels. Napster said the deal covers Dell Studio and Inspiron PCs, shipped from Dell in the U.S., U.K., and Germany, as well as Dell PCs sold at Best Buy in the U.S. financial details of the (More info...)
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Tech Coast Angels Founder Villalobos Passes AwayLuis Villalobos, the founder of the Tech Coast Angels, the largest and arguably the most influential angel group in Southern California, has passed away. Villalobos was 72, and had been in the intensive care unit at St. Joseph's in Orange for treatment of a lung infection. Villalobos was instrumental in creating the Tech Coast Angels, which has been one of the most active groups in both investing, as well as mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs across Southern California. "His passing represents an (More info...)
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RealD Upgrades El CapitanLos Angeles-based RealD, which develops 3D movie projection hardware, disclosed this morning that it has installed an upgraded cinema systems at the El Capitan. Financial details of the win was not disclosed. According to RealD, the Hollywood theater has upgraded to the firm's XL Cinema System, which increases the brightness of 3D projection and is designed to support bigger movie screens. The El Capitan has been using the firm's 3D technology since 2005, and according to RealD is the highest at (More info...)
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Local.com Victim Of Bogus Press ReleaseIrvine-based Local.com, which runs a local business search site and network, reported this morning that it was the victim of a bogus press release last night, claiming that the firm had been acquired by Microsoft. According to Local.com, "The company has not been acquired, nor is it in discussions with Microsoft about a potential acquisition." The false release came from site WiredPRNews.com and showed up on Google News. Local.com is publicly traded.
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