Cognizant 4Q earnings jump 28 percent AP (February 09, 2010) TEANECK, N.J. (AP) - Cognizant Technology posted surprisingly large numbers for profit and revenue Tuesday and topped the fourth-quarter report with a 2010 outlook that exceeded most expectations as technology spending rebounds.
Exar to buy Neterion for between $10M and $11M AP (February 09, 2010) FREMONT, Calif. (AP) - Exar Corp. said Tuesday that it will buy Neterion Inc., which provides adapters for servers and storage systems, for between $10 million and $11 million.
Online ad improvement seen in IAC's 4Q loss AP (February 09, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp lost $1 billion in the fourth quarter because it wrote down the value of its search business, but the results beat expectations and offered the latest indication that the online advertising market is improving.
Nokia to ax 285 jobs in Finland AP (February 08, 2010) HELSINKI (AP) - Nokia Corp. said Monday it will lay off 285 people in Finland, as the world's largest mobile phone maker strives to cut costs and streamline operations.
Chinese police shut down hacker training business AP (February 08, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - Police in central China have shut down a hacker training operation that openly recruited thousands of members online and provided them with cyberattack lessons and malicious software, state media said Monday.
Ahead of the Bell: RightNow upgraded at Baird AP (February 08, 2010) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - RightNow Technologies Inc. is poised to benefit from a number of factors including expanded business opportunities for a new product that monitors customer conversations over social networking sites, an analyst said Monday as he upgraded the company's stock.
Earnings Preview: IAC to report 4th-qtr results AP (February 05, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp, which is headed by billionaire Barry Diller and runs search engine Ask.com and dating site Match.com, reports its fourth-quarter results before the stock market opens Tuesday.
FIS to repurchase up to 15 million shares AP (February 05, 2010) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Fidelity National Information Services Inc. will buy back up to 15 million shares.
AT&T now says SlingPlayer for iPhone on 3G is OK AP (February 05, 2010) SEATTLE (AP) - AT&T Inc. said Thursday it will now allow Sling Media Inc.'s television-viewing program for the iPhone to operate over its "3G" high-speed mobile network.
Panasonic books 3Q profit on better overseas sales AP (February 05, 2010) TOKYO (AP) - Panasonic reported a second straight quarterly profit in October-December, buoyed by restructuring and a slight improvement in sales overseas.
Ahead of the Bell: Double-Take Software AP (February 04, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Double-Take Software was downgraded by an Oppenheimer analyst who wrote Thursday that recent signs of stabilization in the market the company serves have been misleading.
SKorean, US firms embroiled in chip espionage case AP (February 04, 2010) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The world's top producers of computer memory chips are embroiled in an apparent case of industrial espionage after South Korean prosecutors indicted 18 people over alleged technology theft.
Lenovo quarterly profit rebounds on strong sales AP (February 04, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - Lenovo Group, the world's fourth-largest personal computer maker, reported its second straight quarterly profit on Thursday as a 33 percent rise in sales drove its recovery from the global downturn.
Sony quarterly profit surges to $861 million AP (February 04, 2010) TOKYO (AP) - Sony expects a smaller annual loss after blockbuster movie releases, cost cuts and robust holiday gadget sales boosted quarterly earnings more than sevenfold.
Fight between Amazon and publisher may be ending AP (February 04, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - A standoff between Amazon.com and a leading publisher that has limited the availability of Andrew Young's "The Politician" and a wide range of other books amid a pricing dispute may be ending.
Symbian phone software now available for free AP (February 04, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Beginning Thursday the Symbian Foundation planned to release, for free, a large part of the software that powers the most smart phones in the world.
Kodak sees improved results in 2010 AP (February 04, 2010) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Even if the global economy stays listless, Eastman Kodak says it expects a financial upswing this year driven by its digital printer businesses and leaner costs from years of restructuring.
ComScore names new chief technology officer AP (February 04, 2010) RESTON, Va. (AP) - ComScore Inc., a company that tracks Internet traffic to Web sites, said Thursday that it has hired a new chief technology officer.
Ahead of the Bell: Merriman downgrades LED cos. AP (February 04, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - A Merriman Curhan Ford analyst downgraded two companies in the LED, or light-emitting diode sector Wednesday citing short-term concerns over pricing and capacity.
Cisco sees 'dramatic' sales improvement in 2Q AP (February 03, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Cisco blew past its own forecast for the latest quarter, reporting its first sales increase in a year as it leaves the recession behind.
Sharp posts $100 million profit on cost cuts AP (February 03, 2010) TOKYO (AP) - Japan's Sharp Corp. booked its second straight profitable quarter in October-December, its cost-cutting efforts bringing it back from large losses even as sales of flat-screen TVs and other products stayed flat.
AOL CEO turns down $1.5M 2009 bonus AP (February 03, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - AOL Inc. CEO Tim Armstrong has turned down a bonus of at least $1.5 million in 2009, the company reported in a filing Tuesday.
Border fence plagued by glitches, long delays AP (February 03, 2010) PHOENIX (AP) - An ambitious, $6.7 billion government project to secure nearly the entire Mexican border with a "virtual fence" of cameras, ground sensors and radar is in jeopardy after a string of technical glitches and delays.
Newly single AOL posts 4Q profit, despite ad drop AP (February 03, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - AOL Inc., newly released from its fizzled marriage with Time Warner Inc., reported a modest profit for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, even as revenue from online advertising continued to fall.
Google complaint highlights China-based hacking AP (February 03, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - Google's accusation that its e-mail accounts were hacked from China landed like a bombshell because it cast light on a problem that few companies will discuss: the pervasive threat from China-based cyberattacks.
Newly independent AOL posts 4Q profit AP (February 03, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - AOL Inc., newly released from its fizzled marriage with Time Warner Inc., reported a profit for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, reversing a year-ago loss brought on by huge accounting charges even as revenue fell.
Senator seeks information on tech firms in China AP (February 02, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP) - A top Senate Democrat is asking 30 leading technology, Internet and communications companies to provide detailed descriptions of their operations and human rights practices in China.
Use of Twitter, Facebook rising among gang members AP (February 02, 2010) LOS ANGELES (AP) - When a gang member was released from jail soon after his arrest for selling methamphetamine, friends and associates assumed he had cut a deal with authorities and become a police informant.
Cost cutting boosts Lexmark's 4Q profit AP (February 02, 2010) LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Lexmark International Inc. said Tuesday that cost cutting helped boost its fourth-quarter profit, beating Wall Street forecasts and lifting the printer and copier maker's shares by 11 percent in premarket trading.
Amazon.com to capitulate to Macmillan price demand AP (February 01, 2010) (AP) - Amazon.com says it will give in to publishing giant Macmillan and agree to sell electronic versions of its books even at prices it considers too high.
Earnings Preview: AOL to report 4th-qtr results AP (February 01, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - AOL Inc. reports its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.
Global chip sales fall in 2009 AP (February 01, 2010) SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Monthly chip sales slid globally for the first time in nine months, though they were still 29 percent higher than in December of 2009.
Google attack highlights 'zero-day' black market AP (January 29, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The recent hacking attack that prompted Google's threat to leave China is underscoring the heightened dangers of previously undisclosed computer security flaws - and renewing debate over buying and selling information about them in the black market.
iPhones keeping ski resorts honest on snow reports AP (January 29, 2010) WARREN, Vt. (AP) - Ever hit the slopes only to find 4 inches of fresh snow instead of the 8 inches you were promised? That may be because ski areas have exaggerated their snowfalls on weekends to entice skiers, according to a study by two Dartmouth College professors.
Appeals court revives Pa. couple's Google lawsuit AP (January 29, 2010) PITTSBURGH (AP) - A federal appeals court has revived part of a western Pennsylvania couple's lawsuit against Internet search engine Google Inc.
International Rectifier says no SEC charges coming AP (January 29, 2010) EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - International Rectifier Corp., a maker of power management chips for satellites and aircraft, said Friday that federal regulators will not to file charges against the company after reviewing the restatement of its financial reports.
Rambus shares drop on larger 4Q loss AP (January 29, 2010) LOS ALTOS, Calif. (AP) - Memory chip company Rambus Inc. reported an 18 percent decline in revenue and bigger losses during the fourth quarter, though business appeared to pick up from earlier in the year.
Samsung jumps back to profit in 4th quarter AP (January 29, 2010) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Samsung Electronics Co. returned to profit in the fourth quarter as demand for flat screen televisions and mobile phones helped push sales to a record high, underlining Samsung's rise to the top tier of global technology companies.
Judge could nix charges against Broadcom ex-CEO AP (January 28, 2010) SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A federal judge is considering a request from prosecutors to dismiss felony narcotics charges against Broadcom Corp.'s former CEO and co-founder, Henry T. Nicholas III.
Power plants, other infrastructure face hackers AP (January 28, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - More than half of the operators of power plants and other "critical infrastructure" say in a new study that their computer networks have been infiltrated by sophisticated adversaries. In many cases, foreign governments are suspected.
Smart phones boost Nokia as profits grow 65 pct AP (January 28, 2010) HELSINKI (AP) - The world's biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said strong sales of smart phones and lower costs helped profits rise 65 percent in the fourth quarter despite a drop in total revenue.
Siemens to slash 2,000 German jobs AP (January 28, 2010) BERLIN (AP) - Industrial conglomerate Siemens AG says it plans to slash around 2,000 manufacturing jobs in Germany as part of restructuring measures due to lower market demand.
Apple introduces new $499 iPad tablet computer AP (January 28, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company's much-anticipated iPad tablet computer Wednesday, calling it a new third category of mobile device that is neither smart phone nor laptop, but something in between.
Motorola posts 4Q profit but outlook is low AP (January 28, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Motorola Inc. showed progress in its turnaround efforts Thursday but a disappointing profit forecast sent its shares sliding.
Nintendo profit drops despite strong holiday sales AP (January 28, 2010) TOKYO (AP) - Nintendo, maker of the hit Wii game console, said profit for April through December fell 9 percent after price cuts and the rising yen tarnished strong holiday sales.
AT&T adds 2.7M wireless customers, beating Verizon AP (January 28, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Maybe AT&T's new slogan should be "More books in more places." The phone company added a near-record 2.7 million wireless customers in the last quarter, defying expectations with the help of new e-reading devices.
Ahead of the Bell: Netflix shares jump AP (January 28, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Netflix Inc. shares soared in premarket trading Thursday after the DVD-by-mail service's fourth-quarter earnings blew past Wall Street expectations.
HealthPort nixes IPO, citing weak market AP (January 28, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - HealthPort Inc., a health care information technology company, said it is withdrawing its initial public offering due to unfavorable market conditions two months after delaying the IPO for the same reason.
Kodak posts 1st quarterly profit in more than year AP (January 28, 2010) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Eastman Kodak Co. posted its first quarterly profit in over a year, sending its shares up 20 percent in premarket trading.
Ahead of the Bell: Amazon.com rises on 4Q outlook AP (January 27, 2010) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Shares of Amazon.com Inc. edged higher in electronic trading ahead of the market opening Wednesday as a Kaufman Bros. analyst raised his rating on the stock, saying he expects the Internet merchant had a strong fourth-quarter performance.
United Technologies' 4Q profit falls 6 percent AP (January 27, 2010) HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - United Technologies Corp., parent company of jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney and the maker of Otis elevators, said Wednesday its fourth quarter profit fell 6 percent, weighed down by lower revenue and restructuring costs.
Siemens to stop doing business in Iran AP (January 27, 2010) FRANKFURT (AP) - German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG will stop doing business in Iran by the middle of 2010, the company said Wednesday, as international pressure grows to isolate the country over its disputed nuclear program.
Apple unveils $499 tablet, $629 with AT&T data AP (January 27, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple Inc. will sell the newly unveiled tablet-style iPad starting at $499, a price tag far below the $1,000 that some analysts were expecting.
Apple tablet could stir up video game business AP (January 27, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business but it also changed the way people play video games. About a quarter of the 100,000 applications that you can download to the iPhone are games, ranging from the simple "Doodle Jump" to a version of "Grand Theft Auto."
Comcast CEO says law protects rivals in NBC deal AP (January 27, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP) - Existing law would prevent Comcast Corp. from denying satellite TV providers and other rivals access to NBC Universal programming on reasonable terms once the cable TV operator takes control of the media company, Comcast's chief executive said Wednesday.
China says no limits on use of Google's Android AP (January 27, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - China tried Wednesday to assure mobile phone companies using Google's Android operating system that they won't be hurt by a dispute over Web censorship, saying the technology will be allowed if it complies with regulations.
eHarmony agrees to settle gay discrimination suit AP (January 27, 2010) LOS ANGELES (AP) - The online dating service eHarmony has agreed to settle a California lawsuit that claimed it discriminated against homosexuals.
Corps of Engineers takes bids for Utah data center AP (January 27, 2010) (AP) - SALT LAKE CITY - An electronic data center the National Security Agency plans to build in Utah will be self-contained with its own water supply, sewer system, power backup system and anti-terrorism defenses, a government bid document states.
Ahead of the Bell: Yahoo shares up on 4Q earnings AP (January 27, 2010) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Shares of Yahoo Inc. rose in premarket trading Wednesday after its fourth-quarter results showed signs the Internet company may have turned a corner after a yearlong slump.
Ahead of the Bell: Apple to unveil new gadget AP (January 27, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple Inc. plans to unveil a new gadget Wednesday that many believe will be a tablet-style computer.
Ahead of the Bell: Apple shares rise AP (January 26, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Apple Inc. shares climbed modestly ahead of regular trading Tuesday as the computer maker's most profitable quarter ever was offset by disappointing iPhone sales and accounting changes that made comparisons difficult.
DOT bars commercial drivers from texting at wheel AP (January 26, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP) - The Transportation Department said Tuesday it is prohibiting truck and bus drivers from sending text messages on hand-held devices while operating commercial vehicles.
Pa. House bill targets motorists' cell phone use AP (January 26, 2010) HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A bill that would impose a fine on motorists in Pennsylvania who use a cell phone without a hands-free device easily cleared a hurdle Monday in the state House of Representatives.
Ahead of the Bell: VMware shares jump AP (January 26, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of VMware Inc. climbed in premarket trading Tuesday after the software maker's first-quarter results beat expectations, and it predicted a big jump in first-quarter sales.
Google negotiating ways to keep presence in China AP (January 26, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - Even if Google's stand against censorship leads it to close its search engine in China, the company still hopes to maintain other key operations in the world's most populous Internet market.
EMC returns to profit growth, net income up 58 pct AP (January 26, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - EMC Corp. said Tuesday that its net income jumped 58 percent in the latest quarter, the first time since the spring of 2008 that profit has risen at the information-management company.
Microsoft: Google likely to face questions on ads AP (January 26, 2010) BRUSSELS (AP) - Microsoft Corp.'s top lawyer said Monday that Google will inevitably have to answer questions about its huge market share in selling advertisements linked to results from its search engine.
RadioShack recalls remote control toy helicopters AP (January 26, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP) - RadioShack recalled about 6,000 remote-control toy helicopters Tuesday that the electronics retailer said can ignite while being charged.
Ahead of the Bell: Analyst trims TI price target AP (January 26, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Texas Instruments posted strong quarterly results and a solid first-quarter outlook on recovering demand for its chips, but an analyst said Tuesday he doesn't expect the company's shares will see much upside.
Apple rockets to most profitable quarter ever AP (January 26, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple's holiday quarter was especially sweet thanks to strong iPhone and Macintosh computer sales, sending shares higher Tuesday.
Feds taking bids for Utah data center AP (January 26, 2010) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The federal government is soliciting construction bids for an intelligence-gathering center in Utah.
EBay trying to encourage people to sell more items AP (January 26, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - EBay hopes to lure more sellers by essentially doing away with "listing" fees for people who occasionally auction items on its site. Instead it will take a cut of the final selling price.
Corning 4Q profit soars on TV glass demand AP (January 26, 2010) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Corning Inc. said Tuesday its profit almost tripled in the fourth quarter on surging sales of glass for flat-screen televisions and computers.
Google uses mobile Web to bypass Apple's app block AP (January 26, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google Inc. is trying to make its Voice application easier to use on the iPhone, whether Apple Inc. likes it or not.
HCL Technologies profit down 18 pct, bucking trend AP (January 25, 2010) MUMBAI, India (AP) - Indian software services firm HCL Technologies Ltd. said Monday that quarterly profit fell 16.7 percent in dollar terms, stung by foreign exchange losses, falling interest income, higher costs and weak revenues from its back office business.
USDA awarding $310 million for broadband projects AP (January 25, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP) - The Agriculture Department is handing out nearly $310 million in stimulus money to bring high-speed Internet connections to 14 rural communities around the country.
Bill Gates says innovation can leverage change AP (January 25, 2010) SEATTLE (AP) - The needs of the poor are greater than the money available to help them, but that's not enough to discourage Bill Gates in his work as co-chair of the world's largest charitable foundation.
AOL buys online video company StudioNow for $36.5M AP (January 25, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - AOL Inc. said Monday that it is boosting its ability to create Web videos by paying $36.5 million for StudioNow Inc., a Web site that lets companies buy custom-made online videos from a network of freelance filmmakers.
China denies involvement in Google hackings AP (January 25, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - China denied involvement in Internet attacks and defended its online restrictions as lawful Monday after the United States urged Beijing to investigate a computer attack against search engine giant Google.
Philips Electronics reports profit in Q4 AP (January 25, 2010) AMSTERDAM (AP) - Royal Philips Electronics NV, the world's largest maker of lights, reported a net profit of euro251 million ($355 million) for the fourth quarter on Monday, helped by lower one-time charges and by job cuts.
Facebook's virtual farm game attracting millions AP (January 25, 2010) ST. LOUIS (AP) - Even while calling Chicago home, Laura Hawkins Grimes is a country bumpkin. Her scenic rural spread has three dairy farms, two ponds and a log cabin, all skirted by a white picket fence as scarecrows stand sentry over her blackberries.
Ericsson to cut 1,500 more jobs as profit plunges AP (January 25, 2010) STOCKHOLM (AP) - Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB on Monday said it will cut another 1,500 jobs this year after reporting a 92 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit as mobile operators slashed spending.
Mozilla leader worries about Internet limits AP (January 25, 2010) MUNICH, Germany (AP) - The leader of the Mozilla Project, whose Firefox Web browser now has 350 million users, said Sunday that she is concerned that legal restrictions could limit Internet expansion.
EU clears Oracle takeover of Sun AP (January 21, 2010) BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union on Thursday cleared Oracle Corp.'s proposed $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc., saying it would not significantly affect competition in the EU.
Xerox posts jump in 4Q profit AP (January 21, 2010) NORWALK, Conn. (AP) - Xerox Corp. says its cost-cutting efforts last year helped boost fourth-quarter profits. It also forecast a profit for this year above Wall Street estimates.
Take-Two Interactive to replace 3 board members AP (January 21, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. said Thursday that it has agreed to include three people chosen by activist shareholder Carl Icahn on its slate of nominees for election to its board later this year.
China says Google case not linked to ties with US AP (January 21, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - China says the dispute it is having with Internet giant Google should not be linked to its bilateral ties with the United States.
Ahead of the Bell: Google 4Q expected to shine AP (January 21, 2010) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Google Inc.'s fourth-quarter results are expected to show the Internet search leader's strongest growth spurt in at least a year. The report is due out after the stock market closes Thursday.
Sony delays release of motion controller AP (January 20, 2010) TOKYO (AP) - Sony Corp. said Wednesday it has pushed back the release of its highly anticipated motion controller for the PlayStation 3 game console to the fall.
EBay 4Q profit jumps with Skype sale AP (January 20, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - EBay Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit more than tripled, largely because of the sale of its Skype telecommunications business.
Amazon offers new royalty program for Kindle books AP (January 20, 2010) SEATTLE (AP) - Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday it will begin offering authors and publishers a bigger cut of book sales on its Kindle e-reader - but with strings attached aimed at keeping prices that consumers pay down.
Ahead of the Bell: Expecting strong 4Q at Google AP (January 20, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Google Inc. should top expectations with fourth-quarter results Thursday, a Kaufman Bros. analyst predicted, citing strong e-commerce business.
Alibaba says Yahoo 'reckless' on Google stance AP (January 19, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - China's e-commerce giant Alibaba turned on major shareholder Yahoo Inc. on Saturday, calling the American company's support of Google in its standoff with China "reckless."
Google search engine's future in China is unclear AP (January 19, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP) - Google Inc. is enjoying an avalanche of good will because of its threat to leave China over e-mail hacking attacks against dissidents.
China tells Google to obey laws after exit threat AP (January 19, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - Google must obey China's laws and traditions, Beijing said Tuesday, an indication officials won't budge in negotiations after the search giant threatened to pull out of the country if Internet restrictions aren't relaxed.
Molina buying Unisys support division for $135M AP (January 19, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Health insurer Molina Healthcare Inc. said Tuesday it will buy Unisys Corp.'s health information management business for $135 million in cash.
Intel outlook points to PC industry recovery AP (January 19, 2010) (AP) - Intel's fourth-quarter earnings breezed past Wall Street's expectations, and its rosy profit outlook for 2010 was another sign that a lasting recovery for the recession-battered personal computer market is under way.
Earnings Preview: EBay reports 4Q on Wednesday AP (January 19, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Online marketplace operator eBay Inc. reports its fourth-quarter results Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst commentary related to the period.
Google postpones mobile phone launch in China AP (January 19, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - Google on Tuesday postponed the planned launch of its mobile phone in China amid a dispute with the government over Internet censorship and e-mail hacking that the search giant says may force it to leave the country.
AP Exclusive: Network flaw causes scary Web error AP (January 19, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A Georgia mother and her two daughters logged onto Facebook from mobile phones last weekend and wound up in a startling place: strangers' accounts with full access to troves of private information.
Microsoft's browser flaw exposed Google to hackers AP (January 19, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft says a security flaw in its Internet Explorer browser played a role in the recent computer attacks against Google and at least 20 other companies.
World markets rise as Intel boosts tech shares AP (January 15, 2010) BANGKOK (AP) - Intel's earnings boosted technology stocks Friday but broader gains in world markets were tempered amid patchy figures on the U.S. economy.
China tries to limit Google dispute fallout AP (January 15, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - China tried Friday to keep its censorship row with Google from damaging business confidence or ties with Washington, promising good conditions for foreign investors but giving no sign it might relax Internet controls.
Google cuts Nexus One price for T-Mobile customers AP (January 15, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google Inc. says it is cutting the price of its new Nexus One phone for existing T-Mobile subscribers, who were paying $379 to upgrade to the device if they already had a data plan.
Google search engine's future in China is unclear AP (January 15, 2010) WASHINGTON (AP) - Google Inc. is enjoying an avalanche of good will because of its threat to leave China over e-mail hacking attacks against dissidents.
Ahead of the Bell: AMD upgraded, shares up AP (January 15, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. got a boost in premarket trading Friday following stronger-than-expected results Thursday from its larger rival, Intel Corp. that gave further proof of a recovering PC market.
Scientific Games gets German ticket contract AP (January 15, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - Instant ticket and gaming equipment supplier Scientific Games Corp. said it has received a contract from the Sachsische LOTTO-GmbH for its instant tickets and cooperative services.
China's population of Web users hits 384 million AP (January 15, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - China's population of Internet users, already the world's largest, soared nearly 30 percent last year to 384 million as the number of people surfing the Web by mobile phone more than doubled, a research group reported Friday.
Ahead of the Bell: RealNetworks shake-up AP (January 14, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - The departure of RealNetworks founder Rob Glaser from the CEO post could signal a strategic shift at the digital entertainment company, according to one analyst.
Calif AG sues e-cigarette maker, says cigs unsafe AP (January 14, 2010) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's top cop is seeking to halt the sale of one company's electronic cigarettes in the state, saying they contain dangerous chemicals and are being marketed to children.
China tells Web companies to obey controls AP (January 14, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - In China's first official response to Google's threat to leave the country, the government Thursday said foreign Internet companies are welcome but must obey the law and gave no hint of a possible compromise over Web censorship.
Eastman Kodak sues Apple, RIM over digital cameras AP (January 14, 2010) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Eastman Kodak is suing Apple and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion over technology related to digital cameras in the companies' phones.
P&G jumping into retail online, testing new site AP (January 14, 2010) CINCINNATI (AP) - The maker of Tide detergent, Pampers diapers and Gillette shavers is taking hundreds of its popular consumer products directly to shoppers through a new Web site.
Brocade prices $600 million in notes AP (January 14, 2010) SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Brocade Communications Systems Inc. said Thursday it has priced $600 in new bonds that it plans to sell in a private offering.
Ahead of the Bell: Intel to report 4Q earnings AP (January 14, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Intel Corp.'s latest finances will help illuminate how the troubled personal computer market fared in what might have been a stronger-than-expected holiday season.
Ixia to cut 80 jobs following acquisition AP (January 14, 2010) CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) - Network hardware maker Ixia said Thursday it is eliminating about 80 jobs to cut duplicate functions after its acquisition of the N2X product line from Agilent Technologies Inc.
Linear Technology names 2 new board members AP (January 13, 2010) MILPITAS, Calif. (AP) - Chip maker Linear Technology Corp., said Wednesday it has named two new board members.
Google to end China censorship after e-mail breach AP (January 13, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google Inc. will stop censoring its search results in China and may pull out of the country completely after discovering that computer hackers had tricked human-rights activists into exposing their e-mail accounts to outsiders.
Ahead of the Bell: Google's threat boosts rivals AP (January 13, 2010) NEW YORK (AP) - News that Google Inc. may pack up its operations in China boosted shares of its Chinese rivals Wednesday.
Google threat a rare show of defiance in China AP (January 13, 2010) BEIJING (AP) - Google's threat to pull out of China over censorship is a rare display of defiance in a system where foreign companies have long accepted intrusive controls to gain access to a hug
Mo. food stamp error puts hold on digital records AP (January 13, 2010) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri has postponed an electronic records project while it waits to learn whether it will be penalized for reporting inflated food stamp participation numbers to the federal government.