TECHNOLOGY

Cisco Systems Inc slashed its long-term forecasts, acknowledging an end to an era of scorching growth after cutting thousands of jobs in a sweeping four-month reorganization.

Washington insiders have high hopes for legislation this year that would open up large swaths of spectrum to wireless companies desperate to meet the booming demand for data-heavy wireless devices.

U.S. prosecutors have launched a criminal probe into whether eBay Inc employees took confidential information from classified ad website Craigslist as eBay sought to build a rival service, a copy of a grand jury subpoena obtained by Reuters shows.

A single star is brutally attacking a close by alien planet, through sweeping blasts of X-rays that are causing mass destruction, a study has found.

Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 at its Build conference in Anaheim today, demonstrating its operating system on PCs, laptops, and tablets. Will Microsoft finally be able to compete with Apple in the tablet space?

Microsoft Corp handed out 5,000 sleek Samsung tablet computers running a test version of Windows 8 at its annual developer conference on Tuesday, hoping to stoke excitement over its new operating system.

Add Ciena to the list of undervalued companies that have attracted activist investors. MIPS Technologies, Openwave Systems, Yahoo, Research in Motion and maybe Motorola Solutions to the ranks of endangered companies.

Google has been busy lately, launching its new social network, Google+, and moving to acquire Motorola Mobility and Zagat, the iconic restaurant rating review company. Now, Google has quietly launched the company's online Google Travel engine, called Flight Search. The tool offers basic flight information and pricing, and may ultimately become a competitor to Kayak, an online site that offers discounted fares and flight information from city to city throughout the world.

Sweeping blasts of X-rays are destroying an alien planet as its parent star is attacking it, a study has found.

The forecasts will be key for BlackBerry maker Research In Motion this quarter, as investors grope for hints that the company's long downturn is coming to an end.

NASA has started to take steps towards filling its Space Shuttle void as it announces a new partnership with a private firm to launch a new commercial rocket mission.

Ever since Nintendo announced the 3DS back in March, the Kyoto-based company has been in an uphill battle to attract more customers to its newest portable console.

Microsoft Corp handed out 5,000 sleek Samsung tablet computers running a test version of Windows 8 at its annual developer conference on Tuesday, hoping to stoke excitement over its new operating system.

Cisco Systems Inc Chief Executive John Chambers remains upbeat about technology spending by customers in an uncertain economy and pledged on Tuesday to drive growth in emerging markets.

Intel Capital, the in-house arm of the world’s biggest chipmaker, has seeded seven small companies in hopes they will swell into profitable ventures. The move comes a month after Intel announced its $300 million Ultrabook initiative for tablets and ultralight products.

Dell Inc, the world's second-largest computer maker, is cautiously optimistic that its strong performance in Europe and Asia will continue, but is concerned about U.S. government spending, an executive said.

Cisco Systems Inc CEO John Chambers said he remained upbeat about technology spending by customers on Tuesday despite an uncertain economic outlook.

Tom Perkins, co-founder of Kleiner Perkins and the backer of companies ranging from Genentech to Google, believes much of the venture-capital industry has set itself up for failure.

When John Chambers takes to the stage on Tuesday, many will be wondering if it is the last time the chief executive leads Cisco Systems Inc's annual financial analyst conference.

Samsung is alleging that its Cupertino-based rival's iPhone and iPad devices infringe on three Samsung-owned patents.

NASA's space shuttle program may have retired but a new recycling program is underway as the space agency has started selling space food and tiles to schools and universities.

It seems like there could be some credibility to the rumors of an iPhone 5 release date in October as it is has been reported that the iOS 5 beta 8 will be released this Friday.

Apple Inc.’s iPhone 4 has been the best-selling smartphone in the world since the launch in June 2010, but a new survey has found “unprecedented” demand for its next-generation iPhone 5.

Shares of Research in Motion trade have fared a little better recently, in part because activist investor and BlackBerry user Victor Alboini has bought into the company and demanded change.

AT&T announced on Monday it will start offering the Acer Iconia Tab A501 featuring Android Honeycomb, on Sept. 18. Anyone who commits to a two-year agreement for a new $35, 3GB monthly data plan can snag one of the 10.1-inch tablet for $330.

Microsoft will try to enter the fast-growing tablet software game and challenge Apple's iPad with a new version of its Windows 8 operating system, designed to run handheld touch-screen computers. Industry eyes are focused upon the company's efforts.

Hollywood blogger Perez Hilton is in a family way, sort of.

Apple’s iPad 3 has been tagged as one of the anticipated devices from the company this year. As expected, the device is making rounds with rumors in all shapes and sizes Here are the top 5 you should really take a look at.

Apple's iOS 5 operating system, which is going to power the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3rd generation, iPod touch 4th generation, iPad, iPad 2 and iPhone 5, is now under beta testing.