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Confidence among venture capitalists in Silicon Valley weakened in the second quarter, according to a new industry report, as concerns over financing, the economy and new regulations added to an already tough working environment.
In-house boutiques are Barnes & Noble’s latest front in the battle with Amazon over their competing e-reader devices.
Justice Joins Suit Accusing Oracle of Fraud 29 Jul 2010
In a civil suit, the department said Oracle failed its contractual duty to give the government the same discounts it gave commercial customers.
Sony raised its forecast after swinging to a profit, and Sharp and Panasonic posted profits, too.
Motorola’s Profit Beats Estimates 29 Jul 2010
Strong demand for a line of smartphones using Google’s Android operating system helped sales.
The administration asked Congress to give the F.B.I. clear authority to obtain records related to the context of Internet-based communications without first getting a warrant.
As governments in Europe and the United States relax the rules on online gambling, the companies anticipate the opening up of new markets.
Gates Assails WikiLeaks Over Release of Reports 29 Jul 2010
The defense secretary said the breach had endangered lives and damaged the ability of others to trust the U.S.
Google Search Engine Is Blocked in China 29 Jul 2010
Google said it was the first time the site has been blocked since March.
Exemption Will Allow ‘Jailbreaking’ of iPhones 29 Jul 2010
Owners of iPhones will be able to run applications that have not been approved by Apple.
Europe Starts Antitrust Inquiries Against I.B.M. 29 Jul 2010
The European Commission says that I.B.M. might have abused its dominant position in the mainframe computer market.
How Fast Can a Cloud Run? 29 Jul 2010
A new tool tracks the speed at which cloud services from Google, Microsoft and Amazon.com run, and then displays their worldwide performance.
Bits Pics: Looking Inside Apple's New Trackpad 29 Jul 2010
The Web site ifixit took apart Apple's Magic Trackpad showing a detailed view of what is under the hood of this new mouse replacement.
The company Nuance offers a new version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, proving that even near-monopolies like to tinker with their products.
Under pressure to find new revenue sources, Congress is reconsidering legalizing, and taxing, Internet gambling.
Small News 29 Jul 2010
SanDisk has a new flash drive that's the size of a paper clip.
Training Wheels for Your iPad 29 Jul 2010
For a first-time user of the iPad, some training wheels can help.
The New Meadowlands Stadium will give fans free smart-phone applications and enhanced video.
The $9.75 billion deal should end a dispute between Telefónica and Portugal Telecom over their joint cellphone operation in Brazil.
Monitoring Elderly Parents 29 Jul 2010
New technologies can help adult children keep track of their aging parents.
YouTube Gives Users Their 15 Minutes of Fame 29 Jul 2010
YouTube increased the time limit for uploaded videos to 15 minutes from 10 minutes.
Take the right phone and use the right network. And keep in mind that your smartphone’s apps may rack up huge charges.
Kindle Cost Cut to $139 as Price War Begins 29 Jul 2010
Amazon.com, the maker of the Kindle e-reader, is introducing two new smaller, lighter versions with high-contrast screens and crisper text.
A new television series will be seen by Vanity Fair readers, cruise line passengers, hotel guests and iPad owners before its network premiere.
Q.&A.: Bright Lights, Big Glare 29 Jul 2010
Combating glare from a laptop with a glossy screen.
The apps work best when analyzing bar codes, labels and other inanimate objects that are easily found in images on the Web.
Learning a Language From an Expert on the Web 28 Jul 2010
The Internet is changing the way many people learn languages. Books, tapes and CDs are being replaced by e-mail, video chats and social networks.
Corning’s Income Soars 49% on Strong Glass Sales 28 Jul 2010
Strong sales of its glass for flat-panel televisions, computers and mobile devices helped profit rise 49 percent in the second quarter.
Sprint Nextel Reports Gain in Subscribers 28 Jul 2010
Despite the overall gain in customers, the wireless phone provider posted a quarterly loss because of tax issues.
Multimedia E-Books, Adorned With Video Extras 28 Jul 2010
Like DVDs, electronic books for the iPad are now being loaded with extras, including video clips that are integrated with text.
Cash-strapped governments looking for ways to narrow budget gaps are embracing a source of revenue they once viewed with wary skepticism: online gambling.
G.M. Puts $41,000 Price Tag on the Volt 27 Jul 2010
The carmaker has begun taking orders for the plug-in vehicle, which is expected to be at dealers in November.
Pushed Along by Wind, Power Storage Grows 27 Jul 2010
Utilities are developing storage batteries to smooth the flow of intermittent sources of power, like wind farms.
Disney Buys Playdom in $763 Million Deal 27 Jul 2010
Disney will initially pay $563.2 million for Playdom and will make $200 million in additional payments if Playdom achieves unannounced growth goals.
Yahoo Japan Teams With Google on Search 27 Jul 2010
Yahoo Japan announced it would use Google technology to power its Internet search engine, putting Yahoo Japan on a divergent path from that of its American cousin.