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Oracle Trial against Google Turns into CEO Day
SAN FRANCISCO - The chief executives of Oracle Corp and Google Inc took center stage in court on Tuesday as Google's lawyers argued Oracle is trying to hitch a ride on Google's success after abandoning the idea of building its own smartphone.
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Yahoo Shows Signs of Life, Alibaba in the Cards Again
SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo Inc reported an uptick in revenue that marked its first quarterly sales growth in three years, as new Chief Executive Scott Thompson outlined his plan to revamp the struggling Web company.
Sony, AU Optronics in talks on OLED TV Production: Report
TOKYO - Japan's Sony Corp is in talks with Taiwan's AU Optronics Corp to jointly produce next-generation OLED televisions, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported, positioning itself for the post-liquid crystal display (LCD) TV market.
Twitter to Limit Use of Patents in Lawsuits
SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter said on Tuesday that it would structure its patents so they could not be used for offensive litigation purposes without permission from the people who developed them.
Cyber Crime Official Optimistic on New Legislation
CHICAGO - The Obama administration's top cyber security official says companies would not be unduly burdened by a Senate bill that would phase in security standards for key parts of the country's privately held infrastructure.
Mobile Operators Unconvinced by Nokia's Revival Bid
Nokia's bid to challenge the dominance of Apple's iPhone and Google's Android has failed to convince telecom operators in Europe, depriving it of powerful allies in its fight to regain the top spot in the mobile market.
Google Says Oracle Should Not Get Piece of Android
SAN FRANCISCO - Oracle is trying to obtain a share of Android by asserting its intellectual property even though it had nothing to do with the development of the smartphone operating system, an attorney for Google said in court.
Playtech Down as it Eyes Deal with Top Shareholder
LONDON - Playtech, the world's biggest provider of online gaming software, plans a string of acquisitions as it branches out into the social gaming market but news that it will be buying the businesses from its main shareholder unnerved investors.
King.com overtakes Electronic Arts on Facebook
LONDON - European start-up King.com has overtaken video-games giant Electronic Arts on Facebook, with almost 10 million people every day now playing its games that include Bubble Witch Saga on the social network.
Samsung to Unveil New Galaxy S3 Smartphone on May 3
SEOUL - Samsung Electronics Co said on Monday it would unveil the third-generation of its flagship smartphone Galaxy S on May 3 in London, banking on a heavy marketing campaign heading into the summer Olympics in the city.
Can an app help you craft the perfect dream?
TORONTO - Whether it is a stroll on the beach, sitting in a tranquil garden or a trip in the space shuttle researchers are testing a new iPhone app in a mass experiment to see if it is possible to craft the perfect dream.
In Silicon Valley, designers emerge as rock stars
SAN FRANCISCO - Five years ago, Justin Edmund arrived at Carnegie Mellon University, a floppy-haired freshman, with artistic talent and dreams of joining a venerable design firm like IDEO or Frog. But during his sophomore year, a recruiting pitch from a Facebook employee turned his head, and prompted a detour of his ambitions.
Oracle kicks off busy trial season against Google
SAN FRANCISCO - Oracle Corp is set to go to trial next week against Google Inc in a high-stakes dispute over smartphone technology, the biggest case in what is shaping up to be an intense year in court for the enterprise software giant.
RIM to launch updates of popular BlackBerry apps
Research In Motion said it will shortly release a slew of updates for its BlackBerry apps, making it easier for users to stay connected with their messenger community.
Nokia launches first NFC Windows Phone
HELSINKI, April 11 - Nokia unveiled on Wednesday its Lumia 610 NFC model, first to take the emerging near-field communication technology that drives instant payment systems to Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, and promised more models in the future.
Nokia shares tumble after loss forecast
HELSINKI - Nokia warned its phone business would post losses in the first two quarters of this year as it struggles to revamp its product line to compete with Apple and Samsung, sending its shares 19 percent lower.
Google view on mobile ads awaited at CEO's 1-year anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc's advertising rates will get extra scrutiny as Wall Street ponders whether the proliferation of Internet-connected smartphones helps or hinders the money-making search engine that drives the company's profits.
U.S. accuses Apple, publishers of e-book price fixing
The Justice Department took Apple Inc and two major publishers to court for conspiring to push up the prices of e-books, while three other publishers agreed to settle the government's charges.
Yahoo CEO sketches out new plan to jump-start growth
Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Scott Thompson outlined how the Internet pioneer will revive itself by putting in place a new structure to sharpen its focus on users, advertisers and overlooked areas such as commerce.
RIM losing money on BlackBerry hardware: analyst
Research In Motion Ltd likely lost money on sales of its BlackBerry smartphones and PlayBook tablet computers in the fiscal year just ended, an analyst said on Tuesday after studying the company's latest data.
Best Buy CEO out as more shoppers move online
Best Buy Co Chief Executive Brian Dunn is stepping down from the world's largest consumer electronics chain, which said it is looking for a new CEO to help it better compete against Internet retailers and discounters.
Microsoft to struggle vs. Apple, Google in tablets
Microsoft's push into the tablet industry will see only limited success, with the U.S. software maker remaining a distant No. 3 behind Apple and Google, research firm Gartner said on Tuesday.
Smile: Facebook Scoops Up Instagram For $1 Billion
The Instragram deal is expected to resemble Google Inc's $1.65 billion acquisition of video service YouTube in 2006. YouTube retains its own offices in San Bruno, California, and largely operates independently of Google.
BlackBerry Mini Keyboard: A Must-Have Accessory For PlayBook Users
Research in Motion (RIM) has introduced the new BlackBerry Mini Keyboard, a must-have accessory to enhance the functionality of the PlayBook tablet. The ultra-portable accessory can turn the PlayBook into a netbook for more convenience, as it comes with a convertible case that also serves as a stand for the tablet.
U.S. court wary of Apple request to block Samsung
WASHINGTON - A U.S. appeals court on Friday showed few signs that it was prepared to support a request by Apple Inc to block immediately the sale of some Samsung Electronics smartphones and tablets.
Marine who criticized Obama on Facebook should be dismissed: panel
SAN DIEGO - A Marine who posted on Facebook that he would not follow orders from President Barack Obama should be dismissed from the military with a less-than-honorable discharge, a Marine Corps review board ruled.
Viacom wins reversal in landmark YouTube case
A U.S. appeals court dealt Google Inc a major defeat by reviving lawsuits by Viacom Inc, the English Premier League and various other media companies over the use of copyrighted videos on Google's YouTube service without permission.
