IBT Staff Reporter

McDonald's Corp is set to launch coffee bars with baristas serving cappuccinos and lattes, moving into direct competition with global coffee chain Starbucks Corp., The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates at the world's largest technology show predicts that his industry is on the cusp of the next digital decade.

Democrat Barack Obama rocketed to a 10-point lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire one day before their showdown in the state's presidential primary, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Monday.

Electronics makers considering the strain on the U.S. economy are hoping consumers will cut other expenses first, but many see some worrying signs ahead. Gathered in Las Vegas this week for the Consumer Electronics Show, gadget, cell phone and television makers are placing their bets on whether U.S. economic troubles from rising unemployment to mortgage market problems will stop consumer spending.

Toshiba Corp said on Sunday its HD DVD high-definition video format is not dead despite being dealt a big setback by Warner Bros studio's decision to exclusively back Sony Corp's rival Blu-ray technology. Akiyo Ozaka, president of Toshiba America Consumer Products, told a briefing at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that HD DVD has not lost.

Pakistan will not allow any country to conduct military operations on its territory, officials said on Monday, rejecting a report that said the United States was considering authorizing its forces to act in Pakistan. The New York Times said on Sunday the U.S. government was considering expanding the authority of the CIA and the military to conduct far more aggressive covert operations in Pakistan....

Philips and crystal Jewelry Swarovski announce new luxurious color enhanced USB memory keys and headphones for 2008 during the International CES 2008 on Sunday.

Philips on Sunday at International CES 2008 unveiled striking new design identity across its complete home entertainment range, including its latest blu-ray disc player and 7000 Flat tv series.

A group promoting the new video media format, HD-DVD, cancelled a scheduled press-conference at this years Consumer Electronics Show in the wake of media giant Time Warner moving to support its rival, Blu-Ray.

Toshiba Corporation on Sunday at International CES 2008 announced diverse line-up of technologies, including its newly enhanced LCD flat panel line and second generation HD DVD players.

Network equipment firm Netgear announced a slew of new products ahead of the official opening to this years Consumer Electronics Show, including a set of technologies aimed at making data ready and accessible from all corners of the home.

Gadget lovers and technology enthusiasts will get a mega dose of new product announcements for the coming year as the International Consumer Electronics Show, the biggest U.S. trade show, opens Sunday night in Las Vegas with more than 140,000 people expected to attend.

Georgians voted on Saturday in a presidential election expected to hand the former Soviet state's leader a narrow win, but opponents accused him of rigging the poll and threatened street protests. The election is the first big test of voters' faith in the Rose Revolution of 2003 that swept Mikhail Saakashvili to power on a tide of euphoria, but which many people complain has failed...

Her latest movie Rendition flopped at box offices, but fans still love Reese Witherspoon.

Worried about people accessing your private information whenever you use a public computer? There is a way to protect yourself: Devices as small as a keychain allow you to use any computer without leaving a trail of evidence. A new computer program known as MojoPac can turn most flash memory sticks, hard drives or iPods into virtual PCs that can run most programs that work on Windows XP.

The Iraq war, once the key issue in the U.S. presidential election, is taking a back seat to the economy as voters fret over a possible recession and consider the improving security situation in Baghdad.

Hopes for double-digit earnings growth in 2008 have all but evaporated

It has been called the 800-pound gorilla but it's getting scant attention in the U.S. election

Is the consumer electronics industry becoming a champion of the environment

The dollar fell against the yen on Friday after a pair of U.S. government reports raised concern about the economy, indicating that hiring slowed in December and the unemployment rose to a two-year high.

U.S. stocks on Friday declined after the data released showed rising unemployment causing expectations of a recession.

U.S. stocks fell on Friday for a third time this week as the Nasdaq Composite Index hit its steepest drop since Feb. 27, 2007, following a 5 percent rise in unemployment raising investors concern of an economic recession.

Crude oil futures fell on Friday after government reports showed lower U.S. job growth which may reduce oil demand.

Sling Media Inc., a subsidiary of EchoStar Holding, introduced on Friday a high-definition version of its popular set-top box and a new application for BlackBerry smart phones which the company will demonstrate at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas next week.

Time Warner Inc's Warner Bros studio on Friday said it will limit releases on high-definition DVD to Sony Corp's Blu-ray format, giving a big blow to Toshiba Corp's rival HD DVD technology.

A Silicon Valley startup re-ignited plans to offer free wireless Internet service in San Francisco, rekindling failed attempts by Google Inc. and Earthlink Inc., the company said Friday.

The Boeing Company recorded 1,413 net commercial airplane orders during 2007, reaching more than 1,000 orders for the third consecutive year.

Arctic Cat Inc. said on Friday lowered its third quarter sales outlook, anticipating that retail sales of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) will continue.