ELECTRONICS

Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday for the first time in four days ahead of U.S. jobs data, though Sony Corp (6758.T) soared as investors hoped a new CEO would turn things around after it forecast a $2.9 billion annual loss.

Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday for the first time in four days ahead of U.S. jobs data, though Sony Corp (6758.T) soared as investors hoped a new CEO would turn things around after it forecast a $2.9 billion annual loss.

Samsung Galaxy Note, known as the first hybrid of smartphone and tablet, will hit the U.S. market on Feb. 17. The shape, size and features of the phone have already generated a great amount of interest among smartphone enthusiasts. But conquering the market will not be that easy for the Samsung hybrid as Nokia is also set to launch its flagship Windows phone - the Lumia 900 handset. Let us take a look at the specifications of the Nokia Lumia 900 and compare them to the Samsung Galaxy Note.

Advanced Micro Devices' new chief executive delivered an enthusiastic pitch in his debut before Wall Street analysts, telling them he was getting the struggling PC chipmaker fit to fight in a quick-changing computer industry.

Ailing Japanese electronics giant Sony Corp warned it was heading for a bigger-than-expected $2.9 billion annual loss, presenting a daunting task for incoming CEO Kazuo Hirai, who vowed to move quickly to turn things around.

He may have derided Android devices in real life but in the afterlife Apple Inc founder Steve Jobs is glad he can use one -- or at least that's the story a Jobs look-alike tells in a recent TV commercial for a Taiwanese electronics company's new product.

Japan's ailing electronics giant, Sony Corp (6758.T), warned investors on Thursday it was heading for a worse-than-expected $2.9 billion annual loss, revealing the daunting task ahead for its incoming chief executive, Kazuo Hirai.

The incoming new chief of Japan's Sony Corp will confront the enormity of his task to turn around the business on Thursday, when the humbled electronics icon is expected to show it is headed for its fourth straight annual loss.

Qualcomm Inc's quarterly profit easily beat Wall Street forecasts and the wireless chip leader raised its full-year financial targets due to growing demand for smartphones such as Apple Inc's popular iPhone.

In an e-mail reply to a fan, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the company's newest hire, senior VP of retail John Browett, was the best by far among the candidates eligible for the position.

Apple Inc has hired Dixons Chief Executive John Browett, who revived the British electronics retailer by emphasizing customer service, to lead the iPad maker's global retail expansion.

Sony Corp named Vice President Kazuo Hirai as president and CEO, replacing Howard Stringer who will step down from day-to-day management in a long-expected change for a company struggling to regain its driving force in consumer electronics.

Apple Inc. just can't lose. After becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world (the market cap is currently at $425.61 billion), Apple followed up by becoming the top PC maker in the world. The achievement is a testament to the company's ability to sell innovative products and to its rabid fan base. Whether Apple is able to remain the top PC maker remains largely dependent on new senior vice president of retail operations John Browett's ability to keep sales strong.

Apple Inc has hired Dixons Chief Executive John Browett, who revived the British electronics retailer by emphasizing customer service, to lead the iPad maker's global retail expansion.

Mobile retail app Shopkick on Tuesday, announced it's software drove over $100 million worth of in-store purchases last year. According to company chiefs, consumers armed with Shopkick enabled smartphones spent $110 million at participating retailers over the last 12 months, the location based app's first full year of operation.

Toshiba Corp., Japan's biggest chip maker, booked a 72 percent fall in quarterly operating profit on Tuesday and slashed its annual profit forecast as a strong yen and the Eurozone debt crisis hit profits.

Apple, which lost its retail chief to J.C. Penney last year, hired the CEO of Britain’s top electronics chain to replace him and push an international expansion.

Toshiba Corp., Japan's biggest chip maker, booked a 72 percent fall in quarterly operating profit on Tuesday and slashed its annual profit forecast as a strong yen and the Eurozone debt crisis hit profits.

Samsung's highly anticipated Galaxy Note device will hit AT&T shelves on Feb. 19 and will run on the wireless carrier's 4G LTE network. The price? A cool $299.99 with a 2-year contract.

Shares of Apple, the most valuable technology company, set another record Monday as shares closed at $453.01, up $5.73, still another record.

Apple, which was left upset by how the iPhone 4S launch party in Mainland China, was spoiled by scalpers, has set up a lottery system, for the iPhone fans in Hong Kong, aimed to keep the scalpers at bay.