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Google's Android did not infringe Oracle patents, jury finds

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:58:13 GMT

The jury deliberated for more than a week before finding no infringement on any claims related to two Java-related patents.

Lenovo's tablet shipments grow in China with low-priced products

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:57:05 GMT

Lenovo was China's second largest tablet vendor in this year's first quarter, according to research firm IDC.

Lenovo's fiscal Q4 profit up 59 percent

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:27:25 GMT

Lenovo's revenue in the quarter reached US$7.5 billion, up 54 percent year-over-year.

Dell's profit shrinks in the first quarter

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:26:40 GMT

Dell's overall revenue falls by 4 percent and consumer revenue falls by 12 percent.

Judge deems Kodak digital camera patent invalid

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:32 GMT

Kodak had asserted the patent in a complaint against Apple and RIM.

EMC acquires Syncplicity for cloud file management

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:59:26 GMT

The privately held company offers remote file access and synchronization for a range of devices including tablets.

Reports: Nasdaq admits technical bugs affected Facebook IPO trading

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:51:51 GMT

Nasdaq's CEO told reporters on Sunday that the stock exchange's systems malfunctioned, leading to Facebook trading delays and hiccups.

Microsoft's social networking site So.cl now open to all users

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:50:23 GMT

So.cl is however still viewed as an experimental project targeted at students.

Google search will incorporate 'knowledge graph' into main search results

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:56:13 GMT

Users will see more context-sensitive information added to Google search results.

BalaBit Announces New Release of its syslog-ng Store Box Log Management Appliance

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:15:41 GMT

The turn-key appliance for log management helps meet compliance requirements while lowers the operational risks and costs.

What Tech Issues Loom Large for Election 2012?

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:28:57 GMT

This fall's presidential election certainly will not tip on the candidates' views on technology policy, but for industry groups and a slew of inside-the-beltway types, issues such as cybersecurity, net neutrality and spectrum reform are matters of deep concern.

Zeus variant tricks Facebook, webmail users into exposing card details

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:27:39 GMT

The new Zeus version injects rogue debit card-related offers into popular websites.

HP announces 'world's first' portable multifunction printer

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:55:03 GMT

HP's new portable printer can also copy and scan, and starts at $399.

AMD undercutting Intel's ultrabook on price with new Trinity chips

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:53:40 GMT

AMD on Tuesday announced its latest A-series chips code-named Trinity, which will go into thin and light laptops starting at $500.

Apple ships first Leopard security update in nearly a year

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:05:55 GMT

No bug fixes for Mac OS X 10.5, but instead issues Flashback scrubber and disables outdated copies of Flash Player.

WSJ: Thompson told Yahoo board he has cancer

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:05:04 GMT

Thompson revealed the illness as evidence arose that seemed to contradict his story about his padded resume, the newspaper reports.

Adobe backpedals, will now patch software for free

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:14:04 GMT

Changes tune after customers, security pros condemned Adobe's advice to spend hundreds on upgrades to get fixes.

Scott Thompson out as Yahoo CEO

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:11:49 GMT

After a week of controversy over his resume, the company announces his departure.

Microsoft revamps Bing to include interactive social sidebar

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:35:35 GMT

The three-column interface also includes a 'snapshot' for more direct interaction with products and places.

Intel CEO Otellini calls out ARM on Windows 8 tablets

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:34:23 GMT

Otellini says Intel chips are better at supporting legacy apps on Windows 8.

Sony targets return to profitability after record US$5.7 billion loss last year

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:02:44 GMT

The electronics giant will pursue its first positive result in five years under new CEO Kazuo Hirai.

Judge declines to eject Google's 'fair use' defense from Android trial

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:01:39 GMT

Judge Alsup's ruling means the issue of fair use will likely be put to a new jury.

Twitter resists subpoena to release user's data without warrant

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:20:04 GMT

A judge erred when ruling a person does not own content he posts to the service, Twitter said.

HP tries to beat ultrabook pricing with thin-and-light Sleekbooks

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:18:37 GMT

HP's new thin-and-light Sleekbooks start at at $599, while ultrabooks start at $749.

MasterCard's PayPass Wallet will span online, mobile, in-store shopping

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:15:50 GMT

The company will let third parties resell its own service or use its API to build their own.