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How much iPhone worth as standalone business?
iPhone, just three years old and already attained cult status, has catapulted Apple (AAPL) to one of the largest technology companies in the world.
Larry's sensitive about Sun's assets; Oracle sues hardware partner Multis
Hardware partners beware, lock your warehouses or get sued. Oracle filed a suit against Multis on Nov. 9 at U.S. District Court for Northern District of California, for breach of contract under which they were liable for losses, if they failed to secure the partner's hardware.
Facebook not sure if it is 100 pct right in preventing Gmail
Facebook is not sure if it's “100 per cent right” in preventing Google’s Gmail and other third party apps from automatically importing email addresses from the social-networking service.
Hulu Plus launched at sliced rate of $7.99, but is it enough to save Hulu?
Hulu has announced the launch of its Hulu Plus subscription service, shaving $2 off from the preview price at $9.99 showcased in July.
iPad content 'mundane' and 'boring-looking', says RIM
Research In Motion (RIM), maker of BlackBerry smartphones, took potshots at Apple on Tuesday, saying the content on the iPad is 'mundane' and 'boring-looking' and that its PlayBook is superior to the Apple tablet on all counts.
Google sashays fashion street with Boutiques.com
Google just doesn't seem to be satisfied with tech walk but also loves to sashay down the high end fashion street with a catwalk. Well, if you are wondering what it is?
Google Voice app now on Apple iPhone; Did Android play a hand?
Apple has relented after 16 months of dogged resistance to keep Google Voice app out of its Apps Store. Now the exiled app is here and available for iPhone users.
Why Facebook can't kill e-mail?
Here are three of the several reasons why Facebook can't kill e-mail with its newly launched message service, which was floated to be the 'Gmail Killer'.
Android 2.3 could replace credit card, says Google CEO
The forthcoming Android 2.3 operating system will support near-field communication chips for mobile payments, leading to the launch of hundreds of mobile payment startups, according to Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
Amazon's rival in the making: Google spruces up Product Search features
Google has spruced up Product Search ahead of Christmas and added a feature that lists local stores where the products are in-stock.
Facebook Debuts New Messaging Service
New service from Facebook will combine email, SMS and instant messaging into one platform.
Facebook's new messaging platform not a 'Gmail killer', but can Google relax?
Facebook unveiled its next evolution of Messages, a seamless messaging platform that weaves e-mail, chat and SMS to offer an integrated communication service.
Is Google about to launch fashion portal?
Tech websites are abuzz with talk about Google preparing to launch its own e-commerce site and upgrade its shopping services to emerge as a force to reckon with in the multi-billion dollar online shopping business.
Google, Internet's guardian angel, takes on control-freak capitals
Google has donned the cloak of Internet's guardian angel once again, condemning the 'digital disruptions' that some governments unleash and calling for new trade rules to prevent countries from setting up intractable 'trade barriers' of a new kind.
Riding on Like.com, Google to launch Boutiques.com for fashion
An event on Wednesday of high fashion in fusion with the high tech will test Google's foray into the world fashion.
Life in a glass house: Privacy goes for a toss in the age of invasive 'data mining'
'Mining' has been a word mainly attached to coal, ores, minerals and metals -- all precious commodities. However, since social networking emerged as the latest fad, the word has gotten precious with a prefix - data mining.
Facebook's 'Gmail Killer' email service could be launched on Monday
Facebook's very own web-based email has been a slithery sensation in the back of Google's mind ever since rumors about the 'Project Titan' started doing the rounds. Now it looks like the chimera is closer in the backyard and the sound of dead leaves and twigs getting crushed under its feet is more audible than ever.
40,000 units of Windows Phone 7 handsets sold on launch day
According to reports in tech websites, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 handsets sold 40,000 units on Monday, the day they were launched in the U.S.
Most online cancer content may confuse readers
Sixty-five percent of Internet-based cancer news contain language that may contribute to public uncertainty about the disease, a new research found.
Microsoft Launches Kinect
Having faced multiple hardware debacles ranging from Zune to Kin, Microsoft is out to prove naysayers false with its Xbox add-on Kinect, a motion sensor and voice recognition technology-based device that allows users to control games and movies with gestures and voice.
NASA Mars Rovers Run On Cloud Computing
NASA turns to cloud computing to support its rovers Spirit and Opportunity as they scout the Martian terrain.
Online Video Platforms Fight For Growing Share
In a growing industry, smaller online video platform companies are competing against perception and each other.
Google settles Buzz privacy lawsuit
Google Inc has settled a lawsuit accusing it of privacy violations in connection with its Buzz social networking service, according to a court document filed on Friday.
Music labels eager for Google-Apple battle
Google Inc is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would allow its mobile users to play songs wherever they are as it steps up its rivalry with Apple Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
Apple and Google to clash in music space by Christmas
Google Inc is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would allow its mobile users to play songs wherever they are as it steps up its rivalry with Apple Inc, according to people familiar with the matter.
AOL renews Google search agreement
AOL Inc said on Thursday it has renewed a search agreement with Google Inc, further cementing a decade-long partnership as AOL tries to turn around its business.
India to target Google and Skype for data access
India added Google and Skype to its electronic security crackdown on Wednesday and began accessing some of the traffic carried on its initial target, Research In Motion's BlackBerry.
India says will ask Google and Skype for data access
India on Wednesday launched a clampdown on major Internet communications firms, including Google and Skype, and began accessing some BlackBerry traffic in a campaign driven by security fears.
Yahoo Japan, Google expanding video offerings: Nikkei
Yahoo Japan Corp and U.S. firm Google Inc are broadening the scope of their video delivery services in Japan, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Google set to unveil priority inbox for Gmail
Google is set to unveil a new feature to its Gmail service that aims to separate a user's important emails from the ones that do not get read often.


