HP to Pay $14.5 Million to Settle Suit
Hewlett-Packard reached a settlement with California on Thursday over a civil suit involving the company's pretexting scandal. The settlement calls for the firm to pay $14.5 million and implement a series of measures to ensure that its internal investigations are conducted within state law.
J.B. Hunt Trucking Founder Dies
Johnnie Bryan Hunt Sr., the founder of the nation's largest publicly held truckload transportation company in North America, died on Thursday at the age of 79, the company said.
Canada Gets First Hydrogen Bus Fleet
Ford of Canada announced on Thursday announced the delivery of the first hydrogen-fueled vehicles for fleet use in Canada.
Reckson to Declare Special Dividend, Set to vote
SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) had consented on Thursday to Reckson Associates Realty Corp. (NYSE: RA) declaring an additional dividend totalling $25 million.
Dell, Microsoft Unveil Combo Storage System
Dell Computer (NASDAQ: DELL) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced the availability of a unified, networked storage system for file and application data for businesses of all sizes.
Sony Debuts HD Robotic Camera
Sony introduced its first high-definition robotic camera on Thursday. The unit is designed for videoconferencing, distance learning, houses of worship and corporate training purposes.
Implant Sciences Gets Order for Detectors
Implant Sciences Corp. (AMEX: IMX) announced on Thursday that it received a purchase order for 30 handheld explosives detectors from an undisclosed customer in Asia.
Greenpeace Ranks Apple Lowest in 'Green' Policies
Environmental group Greenpeace ranked Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Computer last in an environmental report on Wednesday for its lack of ‘green' policies ranking technology companies by their effect on the environment.
Depression is Top Researched Condition Online
More consumers are utilizing the internet for researching prescription medication information, a new study finds, with depression remaining the leading condition researched online.
Nvidia Gains Market Share From Rivals
Shipments of graphics chips edged higher in the third quarter of 2006, with semiconductor firm Nvidia (NASDQ: NVDA) gaining market share from rivals.
Google Subsidies May be Disruptive: Analyst
Google (NASQ: GOOG) subsidies to promote its Checkout payment service through 2007 could allow the Internet search leader disrupt the ecommerce market, according to one analyst.
IBM to Make Chips for Largest Radio Telescope
IBM Corp (NYSE: IBM) announced plans to collaborate with the Dutch astronomical research institute Astron to help the group create technology to peer deep into space.
Apple Launches iTunes, Online Stores for New Zealand
Apple Computer (NASQ: AAPL) launched its popular iTunes Store for New Zealand on Wednesday, giving residents access to local music and integration with the iPod media player.
GM Opens $10M Rollover Crash Test Facility
General Motors (NYSE: GM) opened an in-house rollover research crash test facility on Tuesday to study ways to reduce injuries and deaths in rollover crashes.
U.S. Firms Lead Technology Pioneers List
U.S. companies made up more than half of the World Economic Forum's list of Technology Pioneers 2007, the group announced on Tuesday.
Mypace to Block Profiles of Sex Offenders
News Corp.'s social networking site, Myspace, will begin offering technology to identify and block convicted sex offenders from its networks, the company said on Tuesday.
Toll Brothers Ready for Housing Rebound: CEO
Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL) released its fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, with management expressing optimism about the future despite reporting a much lower net profit and slightly lower revenue for the quarter.
SiTime Hires Former Microsoft Exec
Privately held start-up SiTime Corporation announced on Tuesday the appointment of a former Microsoft Executive to its leading ranks.
BridgeStone Acquires Bandag for $1.05 Billion
BridgeStone Americas Holding Inc. announced on Tuesday that it would acquire Bandag Inc. (BDGA, NYSE) for approximately $1.05 billion.
AMD Transitions to More Efficient Technology
Semiconductor firm AMD (NYSE: AMD) has introduced its first product based on a more advanced manufacturing process that allows the company to make faster and more energy efficient processors.
Dell Releases New Energy Efficient Desktops, Datacenters
Computer maker, Dell Inc., announced a number of products on Monday aimed at creating more energy efficient desktops and data-centers.
Motorola Awarded for Technology Standards
Motorola was awarded for its contributions to create standards for diverse electronic components on Monday.
Dolby Labs Opens New Office in S. Korea
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) announced it has opened a new office in the Republic of Korea, on Monday.
PNY to Release 4GB SDHC Memory Card
PNY Technologies, Inc. announced upcoming availability of their 4GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory card, on Monday.
Amazon Picks HP to Expand Books on Demand
Amazon (NYSE:AMZN) is expanding its books-on-demand business, selecting HP (Nasdaq:HPQ) to provide printing presses to meet its growing demand.
Attracting, Keeping Staff is Top Priority: Survey
Attracting and retaining staff is the number one business challenge facing every businesses according to a new survey.
AMD Set to be Top 10 Chip Supplier by Revenue
Semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is projected to see record growth to become one of the top 10 chip firms worldwide in terms of revenue, according to a report released Monday.
PC Sales Growth Slows on Black Friday
U.S. computer retail sales on Black Friday were slower than the same day a year ago, according toU.S. computer retail sales on Black Friday were slower than the same day a year ago, according to a new study. a new study.
NY Capital to Provide Free Wireless Internet
New York's capital, Albany, will provide free outdoor wireless Internet for its residents and visitors.
Ford Sales Drop as Co. Lowers Production Estimates
Ford Motor Co. (F, NYSE) said on Friday that U.S. auto sales fell by 9.7 percent for the current quarter compared to a year ago. The company also lowered its North American production estimate by 2.5 percent.
