Technology Focus: Times, Post, WSJ Hacked As Cyberwarriors Up The Ante
By failing to focus on cybersecurity, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee botched its hearing on Chuck Hagel as defense secretary.
4Q Tablet Shipments: Samsung Ended Apple's Majority Market Share
Apple's tablet market share fell to 43.6 percent from 51.7 percent, but it still shipped a record 22.9 million iPads and iPad minis.
IBM Announces Security Intelligence Software For ‘Big Data’ Customers
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) introduced security software intended to detect “stealthy threats” that penetrate systems of “big data” providers
Mayor Ed Koch Saved New York But Overstayed His Welcome
Although former New York Mayor Edward I. Koch left his City Hall office in 1990, he never left the public spotlight.
The Other Side Of The Cloud: Digital Realty Trust Mines Data Center Gold
Digutal Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR), a unique REIT for the computer business, is benefiting from the cloud boom, its CEO said.
What’s In A Name? Will RIM Prosper Changing Its Name To BlackBerry?
When Research in Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) introduced the BlackBerry 10, it also announced a name change. A mistake?
‘Watson’ Goes To College: RPI Gets 1st Use Of IBM Computer For Research
Watson from International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) that already has been fed most of the world’s knowledge, is going to RPI.
Facebook 4Q Results: Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenue Jumps 40%
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations as revenue jumped 40 percent.
Amazon 4Q Earnings: Retail Push Plus Web Services Creating Tech Colossus
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), the No. 1 e-retailer, demonstrated it's creating a 21st-century hybrid of technology and retailing.
RIM’s Bet-The-Company Day; BlackBerry 10 Finally Available
After two years of waiting, a shakeup and near collapse, Research in Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) finally unveiled the BlackBerry 10 on Wednesday.
Facebook 4Q Earnings Preview: Is There Profit With A Billion-Plus Members?
A year ago this week, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) filed its IPO. Now, for the first time, the company will report fourth-quarter results.
Amazon 4Q Earnings Preview: Regaining Profit But Outlook Will Be Key
When Amazon.com reports fourth-quarter results later Tuesday, investors expect the company will return to profitable operations.
IBM Expands Cloud, ‘Big Data’ Services With SAP For Global Service
International Business Machines will partner with Germany’s SAP in a new global service for the cloud and “big data."
Yahoo 4Q EPS Beat Estimate Largely On Alibaba
Yahoo (NASDAQ:YHOO), the No. 3 search engine, said fourth-quarter earnings breezed past analyst estimates mainly due to sales of shares in China’s Alibaba Group.
Pentagon Planning Huge Manpower Boost To Fight Cyberattacks
The military will boost the force assigned to fighting cyberattacks to 4,900 from only 900 now.
Yahoo 4Q Earnings Preview: Is Mayer Moving Turnaround Fast Enough?
When Yahoo reports fourth-quarter results late Mon., investors expect an improvement but wonder if the new CEO is doing enough.
Technology Focus: Is Apple Another Walt Disney?
Last week’s shareholder assassination of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) raises the question: Is it another Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS)?
Apple Claims Improvement In China Contract Worker Conditions
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), said its year-old commitment to improving conditions for workers at Chinese contract manufacturers has seen results.
Apple Loses Most Valuable Title To Exxon Mobil As Shares Fall
The two-day plunge in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), the most valuable technology company, has cost it the title of world’s most valuable company.
Cisco Sells Linksys, Acquires Intucell To Advance Software Strategy
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) will sell its consumer Linksys line, which makes home WiFi routers, to private Belkin International, a competitor.
Nokia Turns Profitable, Scraps Dividend But Only Has Tiny Market Share
Nokia Oyj (NYSE:NOK), the one-time king of the smartphone market, has finally returned to profit, the company reported.
Microsoft 2Q Earnings Exceed Estimates But Fall From '11
Microsoft Corp. reported second quarter results that beat estimates by a penny but still fell from a year earlier due to the slump in PCs.
Facebook CEO Plans February Fundraiser For N.J.’s Gov. Christie
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), the No. 1 social networking website, plans to host Gov. Chris Christie at a fundraiser.
Apple’s Slowdown: The Jobs Machine Sees Slower Growth Ahead
Shares of Apple fell as much as 12.4% in Thursday trading, erasing more than $50 billion in its market value.
Amazon Acquires Ivona To Battle Apple in Voice Recognition
Amazon.com Inc. said it has acquired Polish voice-recognition specialist Ivona Software to improve its Kindle Fire tablets.
Apple’s 2Q Earnings Beat Estimates On Stronger Sales
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates due to solid demand for new products including iPhone 5.
Why Would Microsoft Invest In A Dell Buyout?
Why would Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) invest in a buyout of Dell (NASDAQ:DELL)? Better return plus customer support.
Samsung Passed Apple As Top Chip Consumer In 2012 Due To Faster Growth
The world’s biggest semiconductor buyer in 2012 was Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), which bypassed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Gartner said.
Intel To Shift Some Assembly From PCs To Smaller Devices
Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) will phase out units that assemble the motherboards for PCs for some customers to focus more on mobile.
AT&T 4Q Earnings Preview: No. 1 Keeps Profits Growing
AT&T is expected to report substantially higher fourth-quarter earnings despite slightly lower revenue, due to wireless sector gains.
