Amazon's Kindle Reader faces patent lawsuit
Media Company Discovery Communications has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, claiming the Kindle infringes on a patent Discovery has for DRM on electronic book technology.
Sony, Comcast tandem: Building Sony Style Comcast Labs Store
Sony and Comcast are working together to open a unique co-branded retail experience in the Comcast Center: Sony Style Comcast Labs.
Canon Introduces User-friendly LCD Projectors
Canon introduced a set of user-friendly LCD projectors ideal for use in educational and business environments on Tuesday.
Apple unveils App options in iPhone software peek
Apple Inc unveiled new software for the iPhone that will support some long-anticipated features, such as copy-and-paste of text and picture messaging, as the company pushes to stay competitive in the phone market.
Adobe results and forecast meet Wall St. view
Design software maker Adobe Systems Inc forecast a decline in quarterly profit in line with Wall Street projections as it blamed the weak economy for a projected revenue drop.
Nissan TALF deal rolled out to big demand
The first asset-backed securities offering under the Federal Reserve's TALF program met with robust demand on Tuesday, leaving hungry investors clamoring for more of Nissan's $1.3 billion deal.
U.S. turns up the heat on Madoff clan, wants assets
U.S. prosecutors stepped up the pressure on Bernard Madoff's family on Tuesday, signaling their intent to ask for $31.5 million from loans to his sons and $2.6 million worth of his wife's jewelry.
Google updates Chrome Web browser to boost speeds
Google Inc released a new version of its Chrome Web browser on Tuesday, as the search giant continues its efforts to get a foothold in a market dominated by Microsoft Corp.
NJ sues Lehman execs for fraud to recoup state funds
The state of New Jersey on Tuesday sued Lehman Brothers executives and directors for fraud and misrepresentation, Gov. Jon Corzine said, seeking to recover the $118 million lost by state pension funds.
GM CEO says Ford/UAW agreement won't work for GM
A healthcare agreement struck between Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers would not work for General Motors Corp , GM's chief executive said on Tuesday.
Surprise jump in housing starts ignites Wall St. rally
Stocks surged on Tuesday as an unexpected leap in housing starts pushed Home Depot and other retailers higher while bullish comments from a broker on Cisco Systems helped technology shares rebound.
Adobe results and forecast meet Wall St view
Design software maker Adobe Systems Inc forecast a decline in quarterly profit that was in line with Wall Street projections, sending its shares up 2 percent.
U.S. housing offers hope for economy
U.S. housing starts and permits rebounded in February from record lows, rising for the first time in 10 months, according to data on Tuesday that gave a glimmer of hope for the recession-hit economy.
Wall St. soars on housing data, tech boost
Stocks surged on Tuesday as an unexpected leap in housing starts pushed Home Depot and other retailers higher while bullish comments from a broker on Cisco Systems helped technology shares rebound.
Outraged Congress eyes tax on AIG bonuses
Outraged U.S. lawmakers proposed a special surtax on Tuesday on millions of dollars in executive bonuses at bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc amid howls of protest over the payouts.
Apple touts next version of iPhone software
At a special media event on Tuesday, Apple previewed a string of new and impressive iPhone OS features, including Cut and Paste, MMS, voice memos and support for turn by turn directions.
Lions Gate hires team to fend off Icahn: sources
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp has hired an advisory team including investment bank Morgan Stanley and the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz to launch a defense against financier Carl Icahn, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
Apple fills some gaps with new iPhone features
Apple Inc unveiled an iPhone software upgrade with new features ranging from copy-and-paste and message notifications to picture messaging, as the company pursued further growth in a hotly contested cellphone market.
Discovery sues Amazon's Kindle
Media company Discovery Communications Inc has sued Amazon.com, accusing the online retailer's Kindle of infringing its patent on electronic book technology.
Discovery says Amazon's Kindle violated patents
Media company Discovery Communications Inc has sued Amazon.com, accusing the online retailer's Kindle of infringing its patent on electronic book technology.
Oil rises as U.S. housing data lifts markets
Oil rose nearly $2 a barrel on Tuesday as better-than-expected U.S. housing data helped lift markets.
Oil up $2 as equities rise on housing data
Oil rose over $2 a barrel on Tuesday as equity markets continued to move higher after U.S. housing starts rebounded unexpectedly in February.
Benedict arrives in Africa for first time as pope
Pope Benedict arrived in Africa on Tuesday, where he said the continent's people were suffering disproportionately due to the global challenges of food shortages, financial crises and climate change.
American U.N. official kidnapped in Pakistan said sick
The United Nations is very concerned about the health of an American U.N. official kidnapped in Pakistan last month and wants him released as soon as possible, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
U.N. advises governments how to stop Internet drug peddling
The U.N. narcotics watchdog on Tuesday issued guidelines on how to crack down on Internet drug peddling at the request of governments struggling to contain growing abuse of prescription drugs.
Wall Street climbs on housing data, tech bets
Stocks jumped on Tuesday as an unexpected surge in February housing starts gave investors a rare bit of good economic news, and an upbeat broker comment on bellwether Cisco Systems drove technology shares sharply higher.
With GE shares at $10, what's the next move?
With General Electric Co having gone through a very volatile year so far, and shares at $10, the question of whether to buy or sell hinges on two factors.
IRS to allow Ponzi victims to claim theft losses
The Internal Revenue Service issued new rules on Tuesday that would allow victims of Ponzi schemes like the one run by Bernard Madoff to recoup some money by claiming theft losses on their tax returns for 2008.
Japan Pharma to hold fire amid mega M&A deals
Japan's drugmakers will sit out a wave of consolidation sweeping through the industry, focusing instead on integrating past acquisitions and smaller, bolt-on deals.
Wall Street rallies on housing data, tech bets
U.S. stocks jumped on Tuesday as an unexpected surge in February housing starts gave investors a rare bit of good economic news, and an upbeat broker comment on bellwether Cisco Systems drove technology shares sharply higher.