Ebay's Big Move into Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Many retailers have been trying to get their customers using mobile apps in-store. But eBay could disrupt their plans with its own move into retail stores by stowing away on shoppers' phones.
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Courts Nix Reselling Digital Content -- It Really Isn't Yours
A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling underscores that companies can choose to only license such content as software, music, video, and books and prevent users from reselling them.
The Wrong Guy: Nokia's New CEO, Stephen Elop, Lacks Smartphone Smarts
Nokia is desperate for a turnaround with their new CEO Stephen Elop. But the Microsoft Office alum lacks the skills to make headway in the smartphone market.
Patent Office Admits the Truth: Things Are a Disaster
New numbers from the US Patent and Trademark Office show that the country's patent process is so broken as to be probably beyond repair.
Nokia Sacrifices the CEO Scapegoat, but Its Old Problems Remain
Nokia names a new CEO who used to run the Office division at Microsoft. But the change Nokia needs will be more extensive, and more painful to implement.
Why Google Should be Worried About Mobile Search
Google has been bragging about four fold growth in mobile search. It should be worried about how this number stacks up to the larger explosion in mobile, especially apps.
"Openness" on the App Store: It's Developers' Problem Now
With all its money and branding, why is Nike+ losing to RunKeeper, a startup app created by a nine-person team from Boston? The answer: RunKeeper plays nice with others.
Amazon's Plan: Make More Money with a Commodity Kindle
Amazon has gone from coveted control of the Kindle to an all out e-book tart -- and it's a smart move. Expect the trend to continue as the company fends off competition.
The Fort Gay Incident: Microsoft Still Kicking Off XBox Gamers With "Sexy" Profiles
Microsoft (MSFT) is kicking people off again from its popular XBox Live service for inappropriate sexual expression, going against its own revised code of conduct. The other problem? The gamers aren't actually talking about their sexuality. It is yet another example of a well-meaning company creating a hostile environment through miscommunication and miseducation of its employees.
Apple Says Uncle to Developers -- and Adobe and Google
Apple has retreated on iOS developers using cross-platform development products and advertising networks owned by handset competitors, meaning that Adobe and Google finally win.
Kno, Other Dual Screen Tablets Are Coming -- but No One Cares Post-iPad
The Kno dual-screen tablet is officially hitting stores this year, but the ambitious device is going to have a hard time carving out a niche in a post-iPad world. The Kno's student body target audience, massive 14-inch screens and questionable price show how nearly any dual-screen tablet has more to...
Google Instant Search Instantly Kills 90 Percent of Web Business Strategy
Google Instant search is a new feature that will turn a lot of Web business upside down, because it changes the way content producers and advertisers have to work.
Apple Gets a Headache from Music Rights
Apple learns the hard way that it's easy to want content to help push sales and use of high tech devices. Getting the rights straight so you can actually do so gets tougher.
Microsoft Rumored To Buy Symantec. Why Would It Bother?
Symantec share prices see an up tick because of a rumored acquisition by Microsoft. But the operating system company has no reason for the buy.
Get Ready, Oprah: In-Car Facebook, Web Browsing Will Make Texting Seem Quaint
General Motor's OnStar is expected to add some new features next year -- including Facebook connectivity. It is becoming clear that the auto industry may not know the line between helpful online services and dangerous distractions. Oprah "No Texting While Driving" Winfrey will have a field day.
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Iran's supreme leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks
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Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
