Miami Hurricanes Scandal: The NCAA Has a Much Bigger Problem
Pundits are calling it a shocking sports story -- allegations from a former booster and subsequent NCAA investigation that University of Miami football players received millions of dollars in improper benefits including gifts of money, jewelry and prostitutes over the course of eight years.
Christine O'Donnell Book 'Troublemaker' Not Selling Well
If former Delaware U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell is trying to create a stir for her new book Troublemaker by walking off the Piers Morgan show and accusing the CNN host of sexism the next day -- it isn't working. In the first week, sales of O'Donnell's new book are slow, despite the publicity from her set walk-off and ensuing comments.
IBM Develops Brain-Like Chip: It Might Beat You at Pong, Researcher Says
IBM says its new chip comes closer than anything done before at replicating the human brain, a breakthrough considering the system is capable of rewiring its connections as it encounters new information the same way a human brain would.
Christine O'Donnell's Publicity Stunt Not Working; 'Troublemaker' Sales Slow
If former Delaware U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell is trying to create a stir for her new book Troublemaker by walking off the Piers Morgan show and accusing the CNN host of sexism the next day, it isn't working. Sales of Troublemaker are slow.
HP Stock Plummets Pre-Market; Overhaul Has Significant Risk, Says Analyst
Hewlett-Packard is making a bold move to reshape its business that analysts are applauding as having long-term upside. In the short term, however, investors are concerned about the cost and risks involved -- sending HP shares down 16.23 percent Friday in pre-market trading.
Pukkelpop Storm 2011: Five Dead, Dozens Injured (Video)
Ravaging storms struck the Pukkelpop Belgian music festival, killing five and injuring dozens after a stage collapsed on Thursday.
HP's Bold Move: CEO Apotheker Reinventing Company
In a bold move, Apotheker -- who took the job as HP CEO in November -- has decided to spin off the company's PC unit that accounted for 30 percent of sales in the most recent quarter. But it's not hard to understand why, since HP's PC unit, despite being the largest in the U.S., generated only a 5.9 percent operating margin.
HP Kills TouchPad: Rest in Peace Tablet, You Had a Short, Miserable Life
Rest in peace, HP TouchPad. You had a short, miserable life. Some consumers liked you, but it wasn't enough -- so HP is giving up, putting you to swift death.
Christine O'Donnell, Piers Morgan Battle Goes to Twitter
The battle between Christine O'Donnell and CNN show host Piers Morgan has moved from the studio to Twitter, where the duo is playing the controversy back on forth on the social network famous for tweets.
HP to Buy Software Company; Spin Off PC Business; Stock Declines on News
Hewlett-Packard may announce a bold plan as early as today to completely remake the company -- shedding its PC unit and acquiring enterprise software company Autonomy Corp for $10 billion.
HP Will Acquire Autonomy Corp. for $10 Billion, Spin Off its PC Business: Report
Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) will acquire Autonomy Corp. for roughly $10 billion and announce a spin-off of its personal computer business, according to a report.
IBM's Brain Power: Company Produces Chips to Mimic Human Brain
IBM has developed a new microprocessor the company claims comes closer than anything done before at replicating the human brain.
iPhone Users in South Korea Sue Apple; 27,000 Claim Data Collected Without Consent
About 27,000 iPhone users in South Korea have sued Apple, claiming the company collects data relating to their location and movement without consent.
China Housing Bubble: Couples Faking Divorce to Buy More Homes
China is in the midst of a housing bubble, and the government has initiated policies to try and slow growth of second and third home buying. But many couples are getting around the new policies by faking divorce, so they can borrow more money.
China's Big Economic Bubble: 5 Reasons It's Sure to Burst
Chinese couples are faking divorce so they can get borrow money to buy second and third homes. Here are five reasons China's economic bubble is sure to burst.
Cathay Pacific Delays Ad Campaign After Sex Photos Scandal
Asian airline Cathay Pacific has delayed an ad campaign after a sex photo scandal rocked the company.
Christine O'Donnell's Tea Party: If You Can't Play Nice, She Won't Play at All
Christine O'Donnell walked off the set of the Piers Morgan Show on CNN Wednesday night after the host asked questions about abstinence and gay marriage she did not want to answer.
O'Donnell Storms Off CNN Set: Calls Piers Morgan 'Rude'
Former Delaware Senate candidate and Tea Party member Christine O'Donnell stormed off the set of the "Piers Morgan Tonight Show" Wednesday, upset over questions about gay marriage. She called Morgan "rude."
One in Five Internet Users Visited Amazon in June; Ebay Close Behind
One in five Internet users visited Amazon in the month of June, according to a comScore report.
Verizon Strike: Union Workers Make a Good Case
In the 45,000 Verizon worker strike, the company says the dividing issue in labor negotiations is health care. But workers say Verizon wants more than that. They make a very good point.
New Hampshire Poll: Romney Leads, Perry a Strong Second
A new New Hampshire poll of how Republican presidential candidates are faring shows Mitt Romney easily in the lead, but recent race entry Rick Perry came in at a strong second place showing.
Latest Lawsuit Against Apple: 27K South Koreans Sue Over Privacy
The latest lawsuit against Apple: 27,000 South Koreans in a class-action suit over privacy relating to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Apple Sued by 27,000 South Koreans; Privacy Violations Alleged Involving iPhone, iPad
Apple is being sued by 27,000 South Koreans over privacy issues involving location services in the iPhone and iPad.
Another Rick Perry Book Forthcoming: But GOP Hopeful Probably Won't Like It
Another Rick Perry book is coming out soon, but the Republican presidential hopeful probably won't like it.
Rick Perry: Fed Should Become Transparent, Open Books
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry says the Fed should become transparent and open its books.
Verizon Strike: Striking Workers to Lose Medical Benefits Aug. 31
Striking Verizon workers will lose health benefits on Aug. 31 if they are still on picket lines, the company has confirmed.
Rick Perry Says Others Concerned About Federal Reserve; Says 'Lectured' Over Treasonous Comment
Republican Presidential candidate Rick Perry says others are concerned about the Federal Reserve besides him. Earlier in the week Perry came under fire for calling Fed chairman Ben Bernanke "treasonous."
OuchPad: HP's Big TouchPad Problem: It Isn't an Apple iPad
The new TouchPad tablet has become the "OuchPad" for HP. The product isn't selling because consumers have shown they prefer the iPad.
Consumers Aren't Touching HP's TouchPad; Best Buy Sits on 200,000
Consumers aren't touching HP's TouchPad tablet. Best Buy is sitting on 200,000 unsold TouchPads and wants to send them back to the company.
London Riots: Police Charge More than 1,000, Claim 'Significant Milestone'
London police have charged more than 1,000 in the riots that plagued the city for days last week.