Sony Ericsson Q3 profit in line, mum on Sony buyout
Mobile handset maker Sony Ericsson's third-quarter profit was in line with expectations on Friday, but it was tight-lipped about a report electronics giant Sony was set to take full ownership of the brand.
'Psych' Returns for Season 6 -- and You Should Watch
The Psych gang makes a welcome return tonight with another season rife with rapid-fire pop culture references, more guest stars than Love Boat and … pretend psychic Shawn Spencer (James Roday) being exposed?
China group buying website closures accelerate: report
The number of closures among group buying websites in China hit a high in September as poor service complaints from users reduced consumer enthusiasm for the bargain shopping platforms.
BlackBerry outages irk India, threaten key RIM market
A four-day service outage has cast a shadow over BlackBerry's reputation in India, one of the smartphone maker's few growing markets, where the frustration of hundreds of thousands of users could mean a chance for its rivals to gain ground.
Review: Almodovar's Latest Will Make Your 'Skin' Crawl
Global auteurs like Pedro Almodóvar, once they reach a certain stage in their career, tend to make films that feel very much of a piece with the earlier work that brought them their acclaim.
European shares set for stronger open
European stock futures rose on Friday, shrugging off weakness in Asian equity markets on concerns about sluggish global growth, while another sovereign debt ratings downgrade briefly pushed the euro lower.
80s throwback with Footloose, The Thing
The box office is set to party like it's the early-1980s this weekend, with two titles based on three-decade-old properties going wide.
Jackson trial focuses on singer's Demerol use
A sleep medicine expert testified on Thursday that Michael Jackson's reliance on the painkiller Demerol could have led to insomnia, but said the singer's doctor still erred by giving him propofol to sleep.
ABC gives Revenge, Suburgatory full seasons
ABC has ordered full seasons of its new series Revenge and Suburgatory, while ringing up six more scripts for its comedy Happy Endings, the network confirmed.
Ryan O'Neal wants his Warhol back from Texas university
Ryan O'Neal wants his Warhol back from Texas university
College students echo Occupy Wall Street with protests
Anger at high tuition bills and a lack of jobs propelled U.S. college students into streets and quadrangles on Thursday in the latest offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street protest movement.
Apple Can't Keep Up With Demand for iPhone Updates
Apple's new iPhone operating system can do many magical things, but ensuring an easy upgrade process is apparently not one of them.
Seattle's superhero vigilante has his day in court
Self-proclaimed Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones, a vigilante crime-fighter accused of assault, made his first court appearance on Thursday, but prosecutors have so far declined to charge him.
Euro zone crisis set to dominate G20 Paris meeting
G20 finance chiefs and central bank heads from the world's biggest economies meet in Paris on Friday needing to find a solution to a deepening euro zone debt crisis that has fanned fears of a global recession.
BRIC countries in talks to boost IMF: report
Brazil, Russia, India and China are working on ways to contribute money rapidly to expand the effective funds of the International Monetary Fund, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with talks among the countries.
Solyndra Investor Promoted Panels to Navy: Report
One of the largest private investors in failed solar firm Solyndra recommended the company's panels for a U.S. Navy contract at a time when the company was struggling with cash flow, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Solyndra investor promoted panels to the Navy: report
One of the largest private investors in failed solar firm Solyndra recommended the company's panels for a U.S. Navy contract at a time when the company was struggling with cash flow, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
New iPhone goes on sale, fans say tribute to Jobs
Apple Inc's latest iPhone went on sale in stores across the globe on Friday, with fans snapping up the final gadget unveiled during Steve Jobs' lifetime, many buying the phone as a tribute to the former Apple boss.
Apple must show patents valid in Samsung case: judge
A U.S. judge said that Samsung Electronic's Galaxy tablets infringe Apple Inc's iPad patents, but added that Apple has a problem establishing the validity of its patents in the latest courtroom face-off between the technology giants.
FCC presses AT&T on jobs claims for merger
A federal telecommunications regulator asked AT&T Inc on Thursday to provide data on claims that its deal to buy T-Mobile USA would mean a net gain of U.S. jobs, saying its responses on this issue remain incomplete.
Samsung to unveil new Android model October 19 after delay
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that it planned to unveil a new smartphone based on Google's latest version of the Android operating system at an event in Hong Kong on October 19.
Euro zone crisis set to dominate G20 meeting in Paris
G20 finance chiefs and central bank heads meet in Paris on Friday urgently needing to find a convincing solution to a deepening euro zone debt crisis that has fanned fears of a global slide into recession.
SEC asks companies to disclose cyber attacks
U.S. securities regulators formally asked public companies for the first time to disclose cyber attacks against them, following a rash of high-profile Internet crimes.
Analysis: Wall Street banks profit from their weakness
The tempestuous bond markets of the third quarter could result in surprising gains for U.S. banks, but investors are unlikely to be impressed.
Obama says Iran to face toughest possible sanctions
President Barack Obama warned Iran on Thursday it would face the toughest possible sanctions for an alleged plot to kill the Saudi ambassador in Washington, as Treasury officials eyed action against the Iranian central bank.
Asian Shares Edge Lower on Caution over Global Growth
Asian shares inched down on Friday, tracking New York and European shares lower as weak Chinese trade data raised concerns about the global economy, while the euro eased after another sovereign debt ratings downgrade.
Asia shares edge lower on caution over global growth
Asian shares inched down on Friday, tracking New York and European shares lower as weak Chinese trade data raised concerns about the global economy, while the euro eased after another sovereign debt ratings downgrade.
Hulu sale called off after months of talks
An attempted sale of online video website Hulu has fallen through after months of difficult and complex negotiations between owners such as Walt Disney Co and potential buyers.
'Real Housewife' Camille Grammer 'Dissed' By Ex-Hubby Kelsey
Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer slammed ex-wife Camille during an interview with an Australian morning show, where he was promoting his new TV show.
SEC tells companies to disclose cyber attacks
U.S. securities regulators on Thursday issued guidelines for public companies to follow in disclosing cyber attacks following a rash of Internet crimes that caused lawmakers to call for clearer guidance on reporting the crimes.