VALIC to shift Houston jobs to Amarillo
The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Co. plans to lay off 121 employees from its Houston office beginning in January, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. bizjournals.com
HP acquisition 3Com's Q2 profit rises 55%
Networking equipment maker 3Com Corp. on Wednesday posted a second quarter net income of $20 million, or 5 cents a share, compared to $12.9 million, or 3 cents a share in the same period last year. (COMS) (HPQ) (PALM) bizjournals.com
Asus Unveils Netbook That Unfolds to Big-screen Tablet
Asustek showed off a few new prototype designs based on its 'wave' design effort, including a netbook that folds out into a big screen tablet PC. feeds.pcworld.com
Social media use soars, led by Facebook, Twitter
More time is being spent on social networks than any other type of Internet site, with Facebook and Twitter leading growth in the category. bizjournals.com
Rule Bans Texting for Truckers and Bus Drivers
The government is also working to further discourage the use of computers and other electronics that can distract such motorists. nytimes.com