Microsoft Buys a 3D Chip Maker? Welcome to Its Future
Canesta was instrumental to Microsoft's success with the Kinect 3D visual interface for the Xbox 360. But chances are that the acquisition was for a much broader chip strategy.
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Oracle's War on Open Source Is the Tip of a Bigger Management Problem
Oracle has declared war on open source, even though it spent a pretty penny to buy Sun Microsystems, which heavily invested in the concept. Some matches are made in hell.
Election Day Has Fun on Social Networks
Trying to find a palatable candidate on Election Day can be a pain, and voting is a serious business. So why not try to take a lighter view at the expense of a few social networks?
Thanks to Mobile, Retail Stores Are Reduced to Online Showrooms
Mobile comparison shopping might mean less lock-in for brick-and-mortar shoppers, which could turn business models like Best Buy's on its head.
Intel Ready To Manufacture Chips for Others: a Sign of the Times
Intel is making its leading semiconductor manufacturing technology available to a start-up. This is more than a one-off arrangement, and a new direction for the chip giant by necessity.
Three Strikes: California Tries To Ban Violent Video Games for Third Time
This Tuesday the Supreme Court will hear a case against California's so-called video game violence law intended to keep certain games from being sold to minors. It may sound familiar: The 2005 law, championed by California Senator Leland Yee, was struck down twice by lower courts. Silly and usele...
Apple Drops Community as a Principle of Conduct for China
Apple has changed its code of business conduct to remove "community" as a main principle. The reason may be that it may be inconvenient to challenge work outsourced to China.
5 Signs that Apple Will Trick-Or-Treat As Microsoft
It's time to dress up as a scary character and to go from door to door, demanding that people open and fill your hands with ill-gotten gains. For Apple, that has to mean a Microsoft outfit.
Google Alleged Code Copying Is a Huge Management Problem
Oracle updates its patent and copyright lawsuit against Google to show apparent copying of extended code sections. That's trouble for Google's defense and for its management systems.
Microsoft Makes Regulatory Financial Filing History
Microsoft may be the first U.S. public company to end the practice of distributing corporation financial information over news wires, relying, instead, on its own investor web site.
Microsoft Earnings: A Record Quarter, But Revenue Is Still Vulnerable
Microsoft may not make as much in revenue as Apple, but it sure knows how to turn a profit better. The question is, how long can it keep going with Windows 7 as its major growth engine?
If Apple Cuts Out Carriers, Does It Cut Its Margins? Does That Matter?
Apple could gain a great deal by trading phone margin, at least in Europe, and the impact on its short-term profitability for more control in its relationships with carriers.
Oracle's Larry Ellison Wastes Time Looking for an HP Showdown
The more Ellison pushes the war of words with HP and its board and new CEO, the more likely the antagonism will boomerang and cause unnecessary financial damage to Oracle.
Gaming Companies, Like Much of High Tech, Often Don't Understand Customers
Maybe a PlayStation phone will have the in-game chatting of home consoles, but given the game industry's history, maybe not. Like much of high tech, it often misunderstands customers.
Amazon Windowshop a Test Run for its Own App Store
The Amazon Windowshop iPad app will promote shopping and keep the company connected to Apple while it explores Android.
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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