Technology
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Busy U.S. cell networks a bonanza for gear makers
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Dropped calls may be annoying to a mobile phone user but network equipment makers and operators are eyeing a big payday from congested cellphone networks.
October 24, 2009, 9:35 am -
Lenovo expects big PC sales boost from Windows 7
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Lenovo , the world's fourth-biggest personal computer maker, expects a boost in its PC sales from the launch of Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, its chairman said on Saturday.
October 24, 2009, 7:41 pm -
Nokia could seek up to $1 billion for iPhones: analysts
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Apple faces the possibility of having to pay Nokia up to $1 billion for the technologies used in iPhones sold so far if it loses a lawsuit brought by Nokia, analysts said.
October 24, 2009, 5:24 am -
Italy's intelligences services launch website
ROME (AFP) - Italy's intelligence services announced Friday the launch of an Internet website to explain their duties and shed light on the organisation within the interior ministry.
October 24, 2009, 5:13 am -
New from NASA, an iPhone application
WASHINGTON (AFP) - NASA is coming to the iPhone.
October 24, 2009, 5:06 am -
Malawi could be the cradle of humankind
Mabvuto Banda
October 24, 2009, 3:46 am -
Twitter entries satirize works of literature
CHICAGO/LONDON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Deciphering William Shakespeare plays in school essays apparently was not enough for two university students who have written a book of Twitter entries that summarize and satirize works of literature.
October 24, 2009, 1:13 am -
Nokia says N900 sales delayed to November
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Top cellphone maker Nokia said on Friday its flagship N900 phone will start selling in November, a month later than originally scheduled, as the company awaits feedback from developers.
October 24, 2009, 12:29 am -
Microsoft profit, sales beat expectations
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's quarterly profit fell a smaller-than-expected 18 percent on Friday, as the world's largest software company held up better than feared, sending its shares up 8 percent.
October 23, 2009, 11:52 pm -
Developing countries must boost broadband: U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) - Developing countries risk missing out on the benefits of information technology because of their lack of broadband infrastructure, a U.N. agency said.
October 23, 2009, 9:46 pm -
Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement
HELSINKI/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Top global cellphone maker Nokia Oyj on Thursday charged Apple Inc with infringing Nokia patents, accusing the iPhone maker of trying to hitch a "free-ride" on Nokia's technology investments.
October 23, 2009, 11:35 am -
Amazon's Bezos says Kindle is number one
NEW YORK (AFP) - Amazon crowned a new king on Thursday -- the Kindle, its electronic book reader.
October 23, 2009, 10:49 am -
News non-profit links with NY Times for Chicago edition
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A newly formed non-profit news organization announced on Thursday that it will provide local stories to a Chicago edition of The New York Times to be launched next month.
October 23, 2009, 10:20 am -
Long lines as Microsoft opens retail store
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz (Reuters) - The idea that hundreds of people would line up outside anything to do with Microsoft would have been far-fetched only a few years ago -- but on Thursday that's what happened when the software giant opened its first retail store in Scottsdale, Arizona.
October 23, 2009, 10:11 am -
Microsoft launches Windows 7, eyes PC sales rebound
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp launched Windows 7 on Thursday, its most important release in more than a decade, aiming to win back customers disappointed by Vista and strengthen its grip on the PC market.
October 23, 2009, 10:01 am -
Microsoft launches Windows 7
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Microsoft's much-heralded Windows 7 went on sale around the world Thursday as the US software giant seeks to reboot after the disappointment of its previous generation operating system Vista.
October 23, 2009, 9:04 am -
NY Times posts net loss but sees improved ad climate
NEW YORK (AFP) - The New York Times Co. cut its quarterly net loss on Thursday despite plunging advertising revenue and said there were signs the ad slump may be easing.
October 23, 2009, 8:23 am -
Newsday.com to begin charging readers
WASHINGTON (AFP) - New York newspaper Newsday announced on Thursday it would begin charging readers of its website next week in a move that will be closely watched by other struggling US dailies.
October 23, 2009, 7:44 am -
Microsoft opens retail store as Windows 7 launches
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp opened the first in a planned chain of stores on Thursday, aiming to match rival Apple Inc's successful foray into retailing.
October 23, 2009, 7:09 am -
US regulators move to protect 'net neutrality'
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US government regulators agreed on Thursday to begin drafting rules that would require Internet service providers (ISPs) to treat all Web traffic equally.
October 23, 2009, 6:38 am
