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.
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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.
Google Will "Scan" Your Email, Not "Read" It. What Hypocrisy
Google CEO Eric Schmidt made a widely noted interview gaffe that sent PR people into spin overtime. But a second remark shows a disturbing attitude on the part of the company.
3 Ways the Sony PlayStation Phone Can Succeed
The new PlayStation phone shows it is not too late for Sony's mobile strategy.
Apple's Corporate Sales Gloves Come Off, and Microsoft Will Get Bruised
Apple has the best chance it has ever seen to expand its presence in corporate business and has taken clear steps to do so. This is bad news for Microsoft, which stands to suffer as a result.
Time To Focus on Cheap Color Tablets, Not E-Readers
Barnes & Noble is likely to announce a $250 color version of its Nook e-reader today. However, it would be better off focusing on the tablet that the company's devices actually are.
Sapple Sucks: An Apple-Sony Acquisition Would Be Jobs' Cyanide Pill
The rumor mill is buzzing about Apple acquiring Sony, but Jobs knows they aren't compatible at all.
Did Apple Get the Keys to Google's Kingdom (and a Few Others As Well)?
Apple applied for an received a reissued patent that extended a previous patent, which predates Google and Amazon, covering selecting and presenting information based on user interests.
Victoria's Secret To Being the Number One Free App
Victoria's Secret currently has the number one iPad app and other companies, including Amazon, could learn from the lingerie store.
Google's Schmidt Puts Both Feet in Mouth, but CNN Removes One of Them [Update]
Google CEO Eric Schmidt makes odd statements in a CNN interview. CNN cut out one that received attention. In the remaining one, Schmidt says that Google doesn't read Gmail, which is false.
Google Focuses on Privacy in Every Way but the Ones that Count
Google admitted that its program to record Wi-Fi traffic around the world would up with sensitive data. But addressing privacy does no good so long as Google needs the info to make money.
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen
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The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102
Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
