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As we take our first steps into 2011, here are some science and technological breakthroughs that the world witnessed in 2010.

Apple could lose its 'App Store' trademark if Microsoft has its sway. Microsoft has filed a lawsuit challenging Apple's use of its 'App Store' trademark, arguing that the term is too generic, PC World has reported.

Users are reporting that phones using Microsoft's WP 7 operating system are uploading mysterious packets of data, and costing money in the process.

Smartronix announced the launch of the new Treasury.gov web site and the migration of four other agency sites to Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud, marking the first time a cabinet level agency has moved its Web sites to AWS.

Google has appointed Rajan Anandan, previously managing director of Microsoft's India unit, as head of its India operations effective immediately.

Soft games, hardcore gaming, linear or 3D effect, motion gaming has changed the way we look at the virtual world - Kinect or Move - take your pick

Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has ousted the head of the company's server unit, marking the latest in a series of high-level departures as the software company tries to regain its leadership in the technology sector.

Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has ousted the head of Microsoft Corp's third-largest unit, marking the latest in a series of high-level departures as the software company tries to regain its leadership in the technology sector.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a record 219,614 patents in 2010, with IBM grossing the highest number of patents followed by Samsung and Microsoft.

The head of Microsoft Corp's third-largest unit is to leave this summer, marking the latest high-level departure from the world's largest software company, which has seen its leadership of the technology sector fade over the past decade.

The warring cults of Apple and Android could make Internet noisier now as data has shown that Google's Android-based smartphones have overtaken Apple iPhone during the quarter ending in November last year.

Mozilla's Firefox has replaced Microsoft's Internet Explorer as the most popular web browser in Europe, according to StatCounter, a market-research firm.

Ford Motors unveiled its first all-electric car, Focus, which is expected to get up to 160km on a single charge.

Copia, the social media-based eReading platform, announced recently it will be available as a touch-optimized, pre-loaded application on all upcoming Windows 7 tablets.

Microsoft Corp has put its estimated $1 billion media buying account into review, raising the possibility the business could move to an agency other than current partner Universal McCann, according to a source familiar with the account.

Local-search provider Local.com Corp said its revenue model was under pressure following partner Yahoo Inc's move to Microsoft Corp's Bing search engine, sending Local's shares tumbling 21 percent.

Given how Apple shares have sailed into the stratosphere, supported by wildly successful product launches (thereby making lots of happy investors); the company is unlikely to hand out dividends for the foreseeable future.

Microsoft's plan to make Windows compatible with ARM Holdings chip designs will help the software giant establish a major presence in smartphones and tablets, ARM's president said.

The all-in-one software looks to combine all forms of communication on a simple interface.

U.S. stocks finished mixed in queasy trading ahead of tomorrow’s nonfarm payroll report from the government. Investors also pondered a rise in initial jobless claims and some weaker-than-expected December sales from some major retailers.

Microsoft Corp's decision to make its Windows operating software compatible with ARM Holdings chip designs allows the U.S. software maker to finally establish a major presence in mobile Internet, ARM's president said Thursday.