Reuters: Technology News

Nokia, Samsung step up smartphone battle

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:32:17 +0530

HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's two largest cellphone makers, Nokia and Samsung Electronics, have unveiled their latest attempts to keep pace in the battle with smartphone rivals like iPhone and Blackberry.

Sony India sees FY11 notebook rev at 7.5-8 bln rupees

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:12:21 +0530

KOLKATA (Reuters) - Consumer electronics company Sony India is eyeing revenue of 7.5-8 billion rupees from the notebook segment in FY11, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Eager fans greet "Call of Duty" video game launch

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:52:54 +0530

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's hugely anticipated "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" video game went on sale early Tuesday morning, welcomed by eager fans who lined up hours in advance of the release.

Yahoo aims to boost margins, grow India ops

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:56:04 +0530

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc wants to triple its operating margin to 15-20 percent over the next three years by increasing revenue and keeping costs under control, CEO Carol Bartz said on Tuesday.

LinkedIn and Twitter link up

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:24:02 +0530

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - LinkedIn and Twitter have linked up. Starting immediately, users of LinkedIn and Twitter can cross-file to each other's services, by checking a box on either Twitter or LinkedIn.

China's TPV teams with LG Display in LCD ventures

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:46:03 +0530

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese television maker TPV Technology said it would set up joint ventures with LG Display Co Ltd to produce LCD television and monitors in China involving total investments of $84 million.

Google buys mobile ad firm for $750 million

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:39:00 +0530

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Monday that it was acquiring of AdMob, one of the largest mobile advertising networks, for $750 million, widening its bet that cell phone advertising could become the Internet's next-big money maker.

ANALYSIS - Can Apple take Microsoft's perch atop tech pile?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:12:00 +0530

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's phoenix-like rise from the ashes has propelled its market value to $180 billion, raising the possibility that it could challenge Microsoft Corp for the technology crown.

Google consulting with DOJ on books deal

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:38:57 +0530

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc and a group representing authors and publishers said they are in talks with the U.S. government over modifications to a controversial electronic books licensing deal and they plan to file an amended version of the plan with the court on Friday.

Nokia to replace 14 mln phone chargers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:44:10 +0530

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia Oyj is replacing 14 million cellphone chargers which it says could give users an electric shock.