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EA Launches Story-Focused Sims Game

Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS), the world's largest video game publisher, announced today that it is adding a new title to its popular Sims series, which is more story-focused than previous releases.

Analyst: AMD's New Graphics Chip May Not Be Enough

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is taking aim at its cross-town graphics chip rival, Nvidia Corp. (Nasdaq: NVDA), preparing a new product for competition inside computers built for Microsoft's Windows Vista. Despite its efforts, however, one analyst contends that the new chip may not be enough.

Transmeta Shifts Focus to Licensing

Transmeta Corporation (NASDAQ: TMTA) announced that the company is streamlining its operations to focus on a core business of developing and licensing intellectual property.

Google Shrugs Off Competition

Since going public in 2004, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has emerged as the premier name in Internet search and advertising, while rivals have been unable to slow its success or popularity.

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Gov. Schwarzenegger, LA Mayor Boost LA Olympic Bid

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa threw their support behind city's effort to host the 2016 Olympic games.

Apple Earnings Up 78 percent, Beating Estimates

Spurred by another quarter of strong Mac and iPod sales, Apple Inc. reported on Wednesday earnings were up for its first fiscal quarter, far surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company reported $1 billion in profit, up 78 percent from the same quarter last year.

Test Run Begins for Adobe Photoshop CS3

Design and art software firm Adobe Systems made a pre-release version of its popular photo-editing software available for download this week, giving graphic artists and investors alike, a taste of its next-generation software.

Yahoo Unveils New Ad Platform

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) announced that its new search ad platform, is now available to advertisers.

HP to Pay $14.5 Million to Settle Suit

Hewlett-Packard reached a settlement with California on Thursday over a civil suit involving the company's pretexting scandal. The settlement calls for the firm to pay $14.5 million and implement a series of measures to ensure that its internal investigations are conducted within state law.

U.S. Firms Lead Technology Pioneers List

U.S. companies made up more than half of the World Economic Forum's list of Technology Pioneers 2007, the group announced on Tuesday.

Yahoo, Newspapers Enter into Ad, Content Dist. Deal

Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) announced on Monday that it has formed an advertising distribution alliance with seven companies representing more than 150 newspapers across the United States.

Google Zooms, Nearly Doubles Profit

Google Inc., the world's largest search provider, reported on Thursday that its third quarter profit nearly doubled compared to the same period last year.

Bratz Dolls Get New Couture Look

The company behind the Bratz series of fashion dolls is partnering with a Canadian designer to bring a new series of Haute Couture dolls to the local market.

D. Telekom, Motorola, T-Online to Invest in Wireless Routers

Deutsche Telekom AG, the venture capital division of Motorola Inc. T-Online Venture Fund will invest $16 million in Ruckus Wireless Inc., a wireless equipment manufacturer that designed Wi-Fi routers that can beam various forms of media around the home.

HK attracting more overseas visitors

Hong Kong's tourist industry is drawing more overseas tourists, showing it is not solely dependent on Mainland visitors, Secretary for Economic Development & Labour Stephen Ip said.

Judge Denies Qualcomm Motion in Case Against Broadcom

A U.S. court on Monday denied a Qualcomm Inc. request for a preliminary injunction in a legal dispute with rival chip maker Broadcom Corp., Broadcom said.

Gilead to Acquire Myogen for $2.5 Billion

Gilead Sciences Inc., the world's third-biggest biotechnology company, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire Myogen Inc. for $2.5 billion in a surprise transaction that gives Gilead access to Myogen's experimental hypertension drugs.

Nokia, Trimble in navigation licence deal

The world's biggest mobile phone handset maker Nokia unveiled a patent licensing deal with technology firm Trimble Navigation on Monday

Schwarzenegger Signs Telephone Privacy Bill

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law on Friday making it a crime to buy telephone records or obtain them through deceit, an issue that has become important amid a furor over Hewlett-Packard Co.'s attempts to track down boardroom leaks to the press.

Only a Moron Would Buy YouTube, Says Mark Cuban

Billionaire investor and dot-com veteran Mark Cuban had harsh words on Thursday for YouTube, the online site that lets people share video clips, saying only a moron would purchase the wildly popular start-up.

Lawmakers Scold HP as Top Lawyer Resigns

Hewlett-Packard Co.'s top lawyer resigned on Thursday as U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers scolded current and former top executives for invading individuals' privacy to find the source of boardroom leaks. The scandal has claimed the jobs of four senior executives technology firm.

Interview: Google Explores the World

Google Inc.'s Michael Jones likes to take pictures with a super high-resolution camera like those used on spy planes during the Cold War.

HP Execs Take Center Stage in Hearing

U.S. lawmakers on Thursday plan to shine a spotlight on Hewlett-Packard Co.'s snooping into the telephone records of some board members and journalists, a practice that Congress may soon ban. Chief Executive Mark Hurd and former chairman Patricia Dunn will tell their side of the story.