BMW Launches new i sub-brand for electric/hybrid models
German automaker BMW launched a new sub-brand BMW i that is expected to unveil two vehicles in 2013.
Motorola Xoom Available for Preorders at Best Buy for $800
Motorola's Xoom Tablets are available for pre-order at Best Buy for $800. Customers can place preorders now and can pick up the product on Feb.24 in Best Buy stores.
Google Said to Kill Chrome's URL Bar
Google is said to be overhauling its Chrome browser that could see the axing of its URL bar and support for multiple user profiles.
Apple Said to Launch New High Speed Connection Technology
Apple is said to launch a new high-speed connection technology for its Mac product lines and possibly for iPad 2 models.
Cumulus Media in Talks to Buy Citadel Broadcasting
Cumulus Media Inc. confirmed it is in exclusive talks to buy Citadel Broadcasting Corp for $37 a share in cash and stock, valuing the company in excess of $2 billion.
Miguel Cabrera May Not Take Field Until Medical Examination
Miguel Cabrera, a baseball player for the Detroit Tigers, may not report on time today for the start of spring training, following his arrest late Wednesday on suspicion of drunken driving in Florida.
IE9 Release Candidate Attracts 2 Mln Downloads
Microsoft said its release candidate (RC) of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) have hit 2 million downloads, just few days after its launch.
Apple Releases Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.6
Apple has released its latest Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.6 that offers support to six camera models of Panasonic, Canon, Olympus and Pentax.
Does Unemployment Rate Really Improving?
Does the unemployment rate is really improving as the US labor force participation rate has been trending downward since 2000?
Dell Profit View Raised at BMO
BMO Capital Markets increased its fiscal 2012 profit forecast for Dell, Inc., a day after the PC maker reported strong quarterly results.
Samsung Reportedly Ordered Millions of Nvidia Chips for Honeycomb Tablets
Samsung is said to have ordered millions of Nvidia's Tegra line of chips for its latest 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab that will run on Android 3.0 operating system, popularly known as Honeycomb.
Microsoft Unveils IE9 Release Candidate
Software giant Microsoft launched the release candidate of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) with enhanced privacy features.
How Microsoft Gains From Nokia Deal?
The deal with Nokia is significant for Microsoft, which is trying hard to capture smartphone market share from the likes of iOS and Android.
Six Reasons Why Nokia Adopted WP7
It is official. Nokia will be adopting Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 as its new smartphone operating system (OS), a move that could be the beginning of a new era for the Finnish mobile giant.
Nokia-Microsoft Partnership [FULL TEXT]
Following is the full text of an open letter published by Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop, and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Adobe Launches Flash 10.2 with 'Stage Video'
Adobe launched its Flash Player 10.2 for Windows, Mac, and Linux and features a new technology called stage video.
Why Facebook, Google Eyeing Twitter?
Micro blogging giant Twitter is said to have held low level acquisition talks with Google Inc. and Facebook.
Facebook, Google Reportedly Mulled Twitter Takeover
Micro blogging giant Twitter is said to have held low level acquisition talks with Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) and Facebook.
HP To Unwrap Two Web OS Tablets Today
Hewlett-Packard is expected to launch two Palm Web OS-based Tablets today at a company event in San Francisco.
AIG Sees $4.1 Bln Charge in Q4
American International Group, Inc. said it expects to record a $4.1 billion charge in the fourth quarter to boost the loss reserves in its Chartis property and casualty insurance subsidiaries.
No Electronic Flaws Found in Toyota Vehicles: US Report
Toyota vehicles didn't have any electronic flaws that were earlier blamed to have caused sudden acceleration in its vehicles, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Toyota boosts FY outlook despite weak Q3 results, Shares up
Automaker Toyota Motor Corp. reported a 39 percent fall in its third quarter profit, hurt by slower domestic sales and a strong yen.
Qualcomm May Get a Boost from Nokia
Qualcomm could be the major beneficiary if Nokia shifts its smartphone operating system strategy.
America's Top 20 Romantic Cities
Amazon.com unveiled its list of the Top 20 Romantic Cities in America.
Nvidia Downgraded at ThinkEquity
ThinkEquity has downgraded Nvidia, a graphics chip maker, to hold from buy, on valuation metrics.
Big Lots Sale Appears Possible: Analyst
Benchmark Capital said the sale of retailer Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) appears possible and private equity buyers could target the company, after Bloomberg reported that Big Lots is exploring strategic options.
Stocks to Have Near-Term Upside (ALTR, ATML, FSLR, MDAS, OPNT, PETM, SGEN, STEC, WSM)
ThinkEquity said it has added Altera to the Think Fast list, which predicts stocks that are expected to see a near-term upside.
Nokia's Bane Could be Boon for RIM
Nokia's widely speculated transition to a new operating system would benefit rival Research In Motion as it provides an opportunity to expand in international markets.
Will Nokia Adopt Android or Windows Phone 7?
Market analysts speculate that Nokia would eventually join the Google's Android or Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 ecosystem.
Microsoft to Release 12 Security Patches Next Week, Three Critical
Microsoft said it would release 12 security patches and software updates to fix 22 bugs in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Studio, and IIS.