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Analyst: Newspaper ad declines to abate in 2013

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

NEW YORK (AP) - Advertising revenue declines for companies that publish newspapers will slow slightly in 2013, thanks to a modestly improving economy and some stabilization in the real estate market, an analyst said Wednesday. Benchmark analyst Ed Atorino said in a research note Wednesday that he

Sirius XM ups net sub gain guidance for 2012

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

NEW YORK (AP) - Sirius XM Radio Inc. on Wednesday raised its guidance for a subscriber gain of 1.8 million in 2012, up from its previous forecast of a gain of 1.6 million. It also said it added nearly 446,000 subscribers in the quarter through September, finishing the period with a record 23.4

Review: Tablet apps fill in gap, won't replace PCs

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By BREE FOWLERAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - There's nothing I like more than getting some writing done at my favorite neighborhood coffeehouse. It's relaxing, I'm more productive and the place makes a great cappuccino. But after I bought my iPad about a year ago, I didn't

Sarah Brightman books flight to space

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

MOSCOW (AP) - Sarah Brightman, the world's biggest selling soprano, says she has booked a trip to the International Space Station. Brightman, who had a hit in 1978 with "I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper," will become the first recording artist in space. The British singer said Wednesday

Athlete looking at Sunday for supersonic skydive

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By JERI CLAUSINGAssociated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner hopes to make a second attempt to become the world's first supersonic skydiver with a 23-mile free fall over New Mexico on Sunday or Monday. Baumgartner aborted his mission Tuesday due to high winds

New book digs into Netflix's origins, evolution

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix is probably hoping a new book about its early history never gets made into a movie. The book, "Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America's Eyeballs," tries to debunk a widely told tale about the company's origins and

iPhone 5 tips and tricks

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By Simon HillProvided by The iPhone 5 is here and Apple sold 5 million units in the first three days, so there will undoubtedly be a few of you out there looking for some handy pointers. Below are a few tips and tricks to help you get the most from your new phone. Copying your old data If you'