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Apple to sell copy protection-free songs
Published on January 6th, 2009.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc has reached a deal with major record labels to sell digital songs without the copy protection software that had prevented fans from sharing music bought from its iTunes store, the maker of the iPod and iPhone said on Tuesday.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Blockbuster CEO open to partnerships with telecoms
Published on January 6th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Blockbuster Inc , the largest U.S. movie rental chain, is open to collaboration with telecom companies such as Verizon Communications Inc and AT&T Inc as it expands into the video-on-demand business, chief executive officer Jim Keyes said on Tuesday.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
As laptops dominate, desktop PCs face obsolescence
Published on January 6th, 2009.
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The age of the desktop PC appears to be over as its more portable cousin, the laptop, surges ahead with consumers clamoring for light-weight computers in funky designs for use at home, in cafes and on the train to work.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Wii boosts UK games sales, music resilient
Published on January 6th, 2009.
LONDON (Reuters) - British retailers sold a record combined number of DVDs, games and music in 2008 despite the economic gloom, boosted by the popularity of Nintendo's Wii and single downloads, trade bodies said on Wednesday.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Motorola unveils phone made from recycled bottles
Published on January 6th, 2009.
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) Motorola Inc unveiled a cell phone made of recycled water bottles on Tuesday, hoping to cash in on the trend for environmentally friendly products.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Verizon Wireless plans to support Kindle rivals
Published on January 6th, 2009.
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) Verizon Wireless is poised to have rivals of Amazon's popular electronic Kindle reader use its network to download material such as books and newspapers wirelessly, according to an executive for the wireless service provider.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Apple disappoints: No Jobs or big news at Macworld
Published on January 6th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Tuesday it was dropping copy protection from songs sold on the Internet and debuted its slimmest 17-inch laptop yet, but with no dramatic products or master pitchman Steve Jobs, the company's final Macworld performance disappointed Wall Street.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Best Buy offers used iPhones at lower price
Published on January 6th, 2009.
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Retailer Best Buy Co, seeking new ways to appeal to cost-conscious shoppers, said on Tuesday it is selling refurbished versions of Apple Inc's iPhone 3G at its stores that are priced about $50 less than new iPhones.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Many teens display risky behavior on MySpace: study
Published on January 6th, 2009.
CHICAGO (Reuters) - More than half of teenagers mention risky behaviors such as sex and drugs on their MySpace accounts, U.S. researchers said on Monday.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Microsoft sold 28 million Xbox 360s by end of 2008
Published on January 5th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp sold 28 million units worldwide of its Xbox 360 video game console through the end of 2008, expanding the Xbox's lead over rival Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 console in worldwide unit sales, the company said on Monday.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
In tough times, Vegas CES gets smaller
Published on January 5th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Even amid the flash and sizzle of the world's premier showcase for consumer electronics, the reality of the economic recession will be hard to ignore.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Apple’s Jobs reassures investors about his health
Published on January 5th, 2009.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs sought to soothe investor concerns about his health on Monday, saying his weight loss was caused by a hormone imbalance that is relatively simple to treat.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Ex-eBay CEO Whitman eyes run for California governor
Published on January 5th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Former eBay Inc Chief Executive Meg Whitman has resigned from three corporate boards for personal reasons, a turn-of-the-year move that would free her to run for governor of California.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Apple’s Jobs reassures investors about his health
Published on January 5th, 2009.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs sought to soothe investor concerns about his health on Monday, saying his weight loss was caused by a hormone imbalance that is relatively simple to treat.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
In tough times, Vegas CES gets smaller
Published on January 5th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Even amid the flash and sizzle of the world's premier showcase for consumer electronics, the reality of the economic recession will be hard to ignore.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
LG, Netflix to launch TVs with instant movie viewing
Published on January 5th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Netflix and LG Electronics said on Sunday that LG will soon introduce TV sets that can screen Netflix movies directly from the Web without an external box.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Samsung says no decision yet on chip investment plan
Published on January 5th, 2009.
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of memory chips, denied a report saying it may cut its 2009 investment in semiconductors by more than half from last year amid a lingering downturn.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Dolby makes push to bring 3-D home
Published on January 5th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dolby Laboratories Inc, a company best known for its audio technology, is now targeting one of the most buzzed-about areas in video: bringing digital 3-D entertainment to the home.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Vegas gadget show gets smaller
Published on January 4th, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Even amid the flash and sizzle of the world's premier showcase for consumer electronics, the reality of the economic recession will be hard to ignore.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.
Beatles to zombies, videogamers set for varied 2009
Published on January 2nd, 2009.
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - For videogame publishers the start of 2009 marks a new phase in gaming with the release of new titles no longer confined to the top holiday sale months but spread throughout the year.Filled under latest news, technologyNews. No Comments.