First Tunisia, Then Egypt -- Will Syria Be Next?
Businesses and observers are watching Syria closely, as Facebook posts are reportedly calling for Syrians to hold "day of rage" demonstrations on Saturday.
Technology
AT&T iPhone Users: There's a Penalty to Switch to Verizon
Almost all AT&T iPhone customers are under a two-year contract, which means AT&T won't see a mass exodus--for now.
Microsoft Earnings: Good So Far, but Windows Sales Are Showing Cracks
Microsoft may be good at making profit, but the drop in Windows revenue is a canary in a coal mine.
Hey, LinkedIn: Where Did Those Profitable Years Go?
LinkedIn filed its IPO paperwork which, just like with Demand Media, puts to the lie years of claims of being profitable.
Game Over? Nintendo Profit Plunge Puts More Pressure On 3DS Launch
With Microsoft Kinect gaining, and competition from Apple and others, the console leader is tanking. Nintendo needs more than just another portable machine.
Microsoft Screws Up Earnings Release Numbers. An Excel Glitch? [Updates]
Just when you're ready to analyze Microsoft's earnings, there are two completely different versions of the revenue and operating income by business division.
Facebook Keeps Up the Attack on Google with Local Ads and Netflix
Facebook's new acquisition of a local mobile ad company and its integration deal with Netflix clearly target Google.
Nokia Must Be Discounting Like Crazy. Without a Miracle, Disaster To Come?
Increased revenue, decreased profit, and a shift toward selling more smartphones and mobile computers suggests that only low prices keep Nokia ahead in selling units.
Sony's Sexy, Smart NGP Portable: Odds Against Apple Better With Android
With the planned debut of its NGP, Sony allies itself with Google, issues an invite to Android app makers, and strengthens its hand against Apple. But the strategy isn't without risks.
Apple Stores, iPhone and iPad Are a Perpetual Sales Motion Machine
Apple has built a winning business trifecta out of its retail stores, the iPad, and the iPhone, with all three supporting each other and the company's brands.
Motorola Xoom Could Steal iPad 2 Thunder Next Month
The early release and the better design may eclipse the next iPad before it's even released.
Obama Wants the U.S. to Innovate -- but He Has Things Backward
Barack Obama wanted to give a call to arms over innovation. Instead, he gave a call for others to provide the arm.
Yahoo Earnings: How Bad Can Revenue Get? Pretty Damned Bad
As its revenues drop year over year, Yahoo has yet to show a strategy that could help regain its former prominence.
Must Be Good News! More Yahoo Layoffs Precede Earnings Release
How do you set the stage for your earnings release? If you're Yahoo, you lay off 1 percent of your staff.
Why 10 Billion Apple Apps Sold Means Trouble for Google
As Apple celebrates, Google needs to reevaluate its own app market.
DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probe
Live
Live Updates: Trump campaigns in South Carolina and more
Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86
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Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Investigation
Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
What to know about Alaska's Senate race with 2 Dan Sullivans
