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TECHNOLOGY: New Tech Businesses Employ 500 People; Software Is KingStanley Kim proudly calls himself a serial entrepreneur. February 20, 2012 midnight $$ ShareRetiring Old Wireless Devices Paying Off for Firm
Helping people get rid of old wireless devices is becoming a popular business plan.
Leap Wireless Reports Decline in Net Loss, Rise in Revenue
Leap Wireless International Inc., a spinoff public company from Qualcomm Inc. that sells advanced, flat-rate pay cellphone services, reported Feb. 16 a fourth-quarter net loss of $84.4 million, compared with a net loss of $249.4 million for the like quarter of 2010.
Local Firm Seeks ‘Milestone Payments’ From Facebook Fans
PhotoBin, a San Diego-based business that creates digital images from old photos, negatives and slides, is trying to capitalize on one of Facebook’s most recent initiatives.
Cohu’s 4th Quarter Results a Sign of Profits in Decline
Industrial electronics maker Cohu Inc. recently reported net income of $719,000 on net sales of $66.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Company Closes $47M Fund for Solar Projects
Borrego Solar Systems Inc., a San Diego-based designer and installer of solar panels, said Feb. 13 that it closed a $47 million fund with financing provided by U.S. Bank and East West Bank for solar projects by customers in the corporate, education and municipal sectors.
Legend3D Looks Forward to Oscar Night
Legend3D Inc., the Carmel Valley film studio that converts two-dimensional films to three-dimensional versions, said it was the primary conversion partner for two movies nominated for the upcoming Academy Awards in the best visual effects category, “Hugo” and “Transformers: Dark of the Moon.”
4G+4G Divided By Wi-Fi=?
TECHNOLOGY: Free Wi-Fi May Spoil 4G Party, Some Say
Wireless carriers such as AT&T and Verizon Wireless are moving aggressively to sell extra-fast 4G Internet service to people with smartphones and tablets.
Intuit Tosses Line to the Befuddled
SOFTWARE: TurboTax Publisher Seeks an Edge; Adds Free Expert Advice
The folks at TurboTax, the tax preparation software division of Intuit Inc., are constantly refining their products, reacting as they must to the changes to federal and state tax laws.
City, AT&T Issue Apps Challenge to Software Developers
TECHNOLOGY: Creating Apps That Make Life Easier Is Contest’s Goal
Innovation is as innovation does. The City of San Diego has formed an innovative public/private partnership to promote innovation that will improve residents’ access to city services and information.
ViaSat Pulls in Earnings of $5.1M
Carlsbad-based satellite communications company ViaSat Inc. reported net income of $5.1 million on revenue of $205 million during its third quarter, which ended Dec. 30.
Smartphone Photography Streamlines Insurance Quotes
Not too long ago, Mitek Systems Inc. introduced software that lets people deposit checks by photographing them with their smartphones. Now the Kearny Mesa firm is looking beyond banking to another vertical market: insurance.
Cubic Reports Higher Sales and Earnings for 1st Quarter
Growth in San Diego-based Cubic Corp.’s Transportation Systems segment contributed to significantly higher sales and earnings during the company’s 2012 first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31.
Local Company Unveils Technology for Transmitting Video Over Mobile Networks
Mushroom Networks Inc. said Feb. 2 that it has introduced its ThirdEye technology for transmitting live, high-quality video over mobile networks.
Cymer Sees Revenues Rise, Profits Decline
Cymer Inc., a San Diego-based maker of lasers used for manufacturing semiconductors, reported fourth-quarter net income of $12.5 million on revenue of $152.9 million Feb. 2.
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