TECHNOLOGY

Google's Eric Schmidt shared some funny thoughts and at times, underlying blows at Microsoft's new search engine, Bing.com in an interview on Tuesday.

Microsoft Corp issued software to fix a record 31 security flaws in its programs, and Adobe Systems Inc warned that glitches in its products could let hackers take control of a user's PC.

T-Mobile USA, the No. 4 U.S. mobile carrier, said it was investigating a claim that somebody hacked into its computers, stealing reams of confidential data.

In the first week since Microsoft's Bing.com went live, traffic to the site has increased into double digits for the first time in two years, but this is only the beginning and time will tell how well the search engine does in the long run.

Following Palm Pre's rollout into the U.S. smart phone market on June 6, analysts and public alike have been eager to know how sales performed during the debut.

Google is looking to buy smaller technology companies to enhance its technology portfolio, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said in an interview with the Fox Business network on Tuesday.

Google Inc introduced software to make it easier for businesses using Microsoft Corp's Outlook to switch to its Web-based communications and collaboration products.

Microsoft Corp issued software to fix 31 security flaws in its programs, a single-day record for the company whose products are targeted by hackers because they sit on the vast majority of computers.

As the economic crisis squeezes U.S. government budgets and priorities shift beyond defense, the world's top defense contractors will likely turn to acquisitions to ensure they can keep growing.

IBM said on Tuesday it is seeking to bolster sales partnerships to boost revenue in a weak economy and compete more effectively with other large technology firms.

The Nasdaq rose on Tuesday after Texas Instruments raised its outlook, but other indexes were flat to lower after plans by big banks to repay a government bailout raised questions about whether the move would help the recovery.

The Nasdaq rose on Tuesday after Texas Instruments raised its outlook, but other indexes were flat to lower after plans by big banks to repay a government bailout raised questions about whether the move would help the recovery.

Microsoft Corp is making early gains on Internet search leaders Google Inc and Yahoo Inc with its Bing search engine that launched last week, according to industry data firm comScore.

China defended on Tuesday the use of a new screening software that will block pornography, violent content and other unhealthy content which will be installed on all computers starting from July 1.

Apple Inc halved the price of its entry-level iPhone to $99 on Monday to widen the trendy device's mass-market appeal, as global competition heats up after Palm Inc launched the Pre.

Technology shares led Nasdaq higher on Tuesday after Texas Instruments raised its outlook, but other indexes were lower after plans by big banks to repay government bailout funds failed to stir investors.

Global revenue in the chip foundry market is expected to post a sequential rise in the second quarter after three quarters of declines, but 2009 will remain challenging for foundries, market search firm iSuppli said.

Apple Inc halved the price of its entry-level iPhone to $99 on Monday in a move that could widen the trendy device's mass-market appeal as competition for smartphones heats up.

Texas Instruments raised its targets for second-quarter earnings and revenue, signaling improving demand in the chip market, and its shares rose 4 percent.

Shares of Palm Inc slipped on Monday amid concerns that early sales of its highly anticipated new phone, the Pre, fell short of expectations and that its launch may be overshadowed by supply constraints.

Two thirds of businesses are unaware they will be able to use their own name in place of domain extensions such as .com, .org, or .net when Internet domains are liberalized next year, according to a survey.

Apple on Monday unveiled a new, faster iPhone and cut the price on its existing model to $99.

Apple Inc cut the price of its entry-level iPhone to $99 on Monday, in a nod sure to please recession-weary consumers, but ailing leader Steve Jobs did not put in a much speculated-about appearance after a months-long absence from public view.

Apple Inc unveiled a cheaper Mac notebook on Monday, kicking off its annual developers' conference with a low-key announcement amid speculation visionary leader Steve Jobs might appear after a months-long absence from public view.

Apple Inc unveiled a speedier iPhone on Monday, but contrary to rumor its convalescing Chief Executive Steve Jobs did not make an appearance.

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is underway in San Francisco where new MacBook Pro laptops have been rolled out, along with a price cut announcement to its MacBook Air laptops.

Apple senior vice president of worldwide product marketing Phil Schiller opened up Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on Monday by show casing new MacBook Pro laptops with longer battery lives, faster processors and lower pric

Apple Inc unveiled a cheaper notebook with revamped software on Monday, kicking off a closely watched annual conference with low-key announcements amid speculation visionary leader Steve Jobs might appear after a months-long absence from public view.

A group of technology heavyweights, including chiefs of IBM and Motorola Inc enlisted a former Clinton administration economist to beat back President Barack Obama's plan to boost some taxes on overseas profits.