Microsoft and several other firms have complained to EU antitrust regulators about Google's social networking tool, two people familiar with the matter said, in a move that may prompt the EU to broaden its ongoing investigation into Google.
For Steven Sinofsky, the stern but creative engineering manager who runs Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) flagship Windows division, February 29 is showtime. Sinofsky will preside over the public test release of the Windows 8 operating system, his biggest test.
Yahoo has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology, the companies said on Monday, potentially engulfing social media in the patent battles and lawsuits raging across much of the tech sector.
A source revealed some of the 231 names that have been submitted for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, according to the Associated Press.
Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia unveiled a cheaper smartphone using Microsoft's Windows Phone software on Monday, aiming to win back market share by targeting a wider audience.
Chinese handset maker Xiaomi Technology is looking to raise more funds within the next year or two to boost production and sees revenue in the future coming from software applications rather than handset sales, the firm's president told Reuters on Monday.
Nokia has escalated the camera phone competition standard -- two levels above the next level - and has fired up the second day of MWC 2012 with the release of Nokia 808 PureView.
Apple again refrained from paying dividends, despite a huge amount of cash on its balance sheet and clamor from some stockholders.
Yang Long-san, Apple's nemesis in a battle over the iPad trademark in China, once strutted the expo halls with dreams of market dominance. His company, Proview, may now be in ruins and his most valuable asset a disputed trademark, but those dreams remain intact.
Warren Buffett, the head of U.S. investment company Berkshire Hathaway, said the firm had chosen his successor but did not identify the person.
Hedge funds' love affair with technology industry darling Apple Inc has rewarded some managers so far this year but half the industry, having been less savvy with its bets, is limping behind with subpar returns, new research from Goldman Sachs shows.
The Mobile World Congress 2012, world's biggest mobile industry conference to be held in Barcelona from Feb. 27, is expected to be the launch pad for a number of new devices and applications.
The Android Market has around 390,294 apps and still counting. Among them the business apps are really worth using for the professionals. The Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 has been updated that is customizable and has led in building up of more apps that are easy to use and are intuitive. Recently, the Twitter app was updated with new features and design, making it possible to share and retweet the messages even without exiting from the timeline. The Android users can make the best use of...
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) will kick off in Barcelona Sunday and the fans would finally have the list of the best 2012 wireless devices in hand.
Apple has acquired Chomp, an app search and discovery platform, in order to revamp the iTunes and App Store search and discovery tools. There's a good chance that the new version of iTunes will release alongside the new iPad 3.
Sprint is selling the normally $100 priced Motorola Photon 4G for $50 on its Web site, the discounted iPhone 3GS is only one dollar from AT&T, and T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 710 is just $40 (online price). If your smartphone shopping on a budget, or if you need to add a new line to your current contract, these might be the best choices for you. They are all quite different, besides being offered on different carriers. But for the price, they are tough to beat, especially the Photon 4G because it ...
Visionary Steve Jobs would have celebrated his 57th birthday Friday. The legendary Apple co-founder and innovator passed away on Oct. 5, 2011 after a long and public battle with disease. He was 56. In commemoration of what would have been his 57th birthday, we honor the legendary Jobs with ten funny and inspirational quotes he said throughout his life.
Amazon's Kindle Fire or RIM's Blackberry Playbook? Undoubtedly both the tablets are well-designed with lot of apps. They are 7-inch in size and have the multi-touch display. Both have dual core processors. And users of both tablets can access loads of content too.
Dropbox unveiled on Thursday a new photo uploading feature for Android smartphones, potentially sharpening its competition with Google, Apple, and a host of other companies battling to rule the burgeoning market for online storage solutions.
The heavy price tag attached to Apple’s iPhone series may actually save money in the long run. A new study shows that the prices for the top paid-for apps in the Android market are “dramatically” higher than those in Apple’s store.
Apple’s directors dodged the question of what to do with nearly $98 billion in cash and investments that’s waiting to be used. Here's what they could buy.
Apple, which has nearly $98 billion in cash and investments, won’t pay a special dividend or cash bonus to shareholders, new CEO Tim Cook said.
