Technology Focus: PCs? Not Dead Yet By Any Means
Mark Twain would have been amused by the remarks of new Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook last week when he announced the post-PC era. As Twain observed after reading his obituary, The report of my death was an exaggeration.
‘Today’ Host Matt Lauer Got $25 Million To Stay
“Today” co-anchor Matt Lauer will receive at least $25 million annually to remain in his seat for at least the next two years.
IBM Trading Over $200 Mark For Second Time in 101 Years
Shares of IBM (NYSE: IBM) are above $200 for only the second time in the No. 2 computer company’s 101-year history, valuing it at $232.4 billion.
IBM Breakthrough: Trillion-Bit Chip Moves Light Faster
IBM researchers have developed an optical chip that can transmit as much as a terabit, or 1 trillion bits, of data per second using commercially available products -- a breakthrough that could revolutionize computing.
PC Sales Growth To Exceed 4%, Beating 2011 Pace
The global PC market should expand 4.4 percent in 2012, greatly exceeding 2011’s anemic 0.5 percent, gain market researcher Gartner (NYSE: IT) predicted.
Latest iPad: Apple Still Exploiting Chinese Workers, Activists Say
As the company's latest tablet was unveiled, activists renewed complaints that labor conditions remain deplorable at Apple vendors' factories. The group SumOfUs is calling on Apple to prove that it follows the law.
More iPad Plays: 3 Items Proved Right
Before Apple officially introduced the third version of the iPad, investors and customers were advised to pay attention because there were three keys to watch.
Apple CEO Introduces New iPad for $499
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) unveiled a faster iPad tablet with a sharper display and the ability to connect with the Internet on 4G broadband networks.
Apple CEO Introduces New iPad HD for $499
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) announced a new version of the bestselling iPad 2, dubbed the iPad HD, priced from $499, CEO Tim Cook announced Wednesday.
Apple CEO Unveils New iPad for $499-$829
Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) unveiled a faster iPad tablet with a sharper display and the ability to connect to the Internet on 4G broadband networks.
Apple CEO Introduces New iPad
Apple CEO Introduces New iPad HD for $499.
Limbaugh Loses Netflix, More Tech Advertisers, in Contraception Insult Flap
More technology advertisers, including Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX), Stamps.com (Nasdaq: STMP) and PolyCom (Nasdaq:PLCM) have withdrawn from the “Rush Limbaugh Show” after the host’s derogatory remarks about a female Georgetown University law student.
Apple iPad Intro Could Boost Wireless Giants
If Apple’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPad upgrade indeed comes with a boost to the long-term evolution (LTE) mode, wireless carriers whose systems are ready for it could benefit.
IBM’s Watson Supercomputer: Next Stop, Wall Street
Now that IBM’s (NYSE: IBM) Watson supercomputer has gone to the doctor, it’s going to Wall Street.
More iPad Plays: 3 Key Items to Watch
While customers and investors need to wait a little more before Apple introduces its update to the iPad2, here are three key items to bear in mind.
Rep. Donald Payne, Ex-Black Caucus Chair, Dies at 77
Rep. Donald Payne (D-N.J.), a former chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus as well as New Jersey’s first African-American representative, died Tuesday of colon cancer.
Qualcomm Shares Up on Buyback, Dividend Boost
Shares of Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM), the No. 1 designer of chips for smartphones, rose Tuesday morning after the company announced a $4 billion share buyback and dividend boost.
Yelp Shares Plunge 15% on First Day After IPO
Shares of Yelp (NYSE: YELP) the San Francisco-based review Web site, plunged nearly 15 percent Monday, the first after their $107 million initial public offering.
Limbaugh’s Ex-Tech Advertisers Mixed on Monday
Shares of technology companies that advertised on Rush Limbaugh’s talk show until he insulted a Georgetown University law student last week mainly fell on Monday.
iPad Plays: 5 Ways to Benefit from New Apple Product
Although specifics of Apple’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPad 3 introduction will be announced Wednesday, it’s not too early for investors to devise a strategy to benefit.
AMD Severs Abu Dhabi Chip Tie; Becomes Independent
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD), Intel’s smaller rival, said it will sever corporate ties with Abu Dhabi’s GlobalFoundries in a bid to recover independent status as a top chip designer.
Technology Focus: Does Big Bucks Research Pay the Right Dividend?
Will big companies like IBM or venture capital-backed companies ensure the technology future of the U.S?
Yelp Shares Surge as Much as 73 Percent in IPO
Shares of Yelp (NYSE: YELP) the San Francisco-based review Web site, soared as much as 73 percent to $26 in their first hour of trading Friday.
AT&T to Data Guzzlers: Start Paying More
AT&T has advised its mobile-device customers that those among the top 5 percent of data users will have to start paying more for monthly service . Smartphone customers who download 3 gigabytes of data monthly qualify and will be subjected to slower service.
Yelp Shares Jump 61 Percent in IPO Debut
Shares of Yelp (NYSE: YELP), the San Francisco-based review website, soared 61 percent in their first hour of trading Friday.
Yelp IPO: Prices Above Range, Raises $107 Million
Yelp, the San Francisco-based review website, raised $107 million in its initial public offering and priced its shares $1 above prior expectations.
Apple Shares Set Another High; Value is $508 Billion
Shares of Apple (NYSE: AAPL) spent all of Friday above the $500 billion market capitalization mark as they also set a new record of $545.18.
AMD Acquires SeaMicro to Battle Intel in Cloud Arena
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD), the No. 2 maker of microprocessors, said it plans to acquire SeaMicro, a private developer of low-power microservers, for $334 million.
Smart Cars: Intel Puts $100 Million into New Fund
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the world’s biggest chipmaker, put $100 million into a venture capital fund intended to make cars smarter.
Apple’s Market Capitalization Passes $500 Billion
Shares of Apple (NYSE: AAPL) spent most of Wednesday above the $500 billion market capitalization mark as they also sit a new record of $647.61.
