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Google Creates A Spectacle With 'Project Glass'
April 6, 2012 | by Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer | CommentsStill in an early prototype stage, Google's futuristic, Internet-connected glasses project put a smartphone's capability right in front of your eye.
US Execs At Bailed-Out Firms Get Pay Cut
April 6, 2012 2:37 pm | by Derek Kravitz, AP Economics Writer | CommentsThe Treasury Department says nearly 70 executives at AIG, Ally and GM had their annual compensation...
Judge Rules For DuPont On Kevlar Antitrust Claims
April 6, 2012 1:53 pm | CommentsSouth Korea-based Kolon Industries now faces a $919 million penalty for accusing DuPont of...
Chrysler Recalls Small Jeeps To Fix Gas Valves
April 6, 2012 9:39 am | CommentsThe recall affects some 2012 all-wheel-drive Compass and Patriot SUVs for valves that can leak...
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas Partners With aPriori, Inc.
May 16, 2012 6:40 pm | CommentsaPriori, a provider of product cost management software solutions, today announced that ThyssenKrupp Elevator, one of the world’s leading elevator companies has deployed its software platform to effectively attack product costs earlier in the product lifecycle.
Paralyzed Woman Controls Robot Arm With Thoughts
May 16, 2012 1:59 pm | by Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer | CommentsIt's startling stuff. But will the experimental brain-controlled technology ever help paralyzed people in everyday life?
Report: State Regs Reduce Gas-Drilling Impacts
May 16, 2012 1:42 pm | by Mary Esch, Associated Press | CommentsStudy released by the University at Buffalo's shale gas institute concludes that state oversight of gas drilling has been effective at reducing environmental problems.
Safety Regulations To Prevent Bus, Truck Rollovers Proposed
May 16, 2012 1:38 pm | by Joan Lowy, Associated Press | CommentsManufacturers would have to equip large trucks and buses with safety systems that help prevent rollover accidents through computer-controlled braking.
Oil Prices Continue To Fall
May 16, 2012 11:52 am | by Chris Kahn, AP Energy Writer | CommentsIt dipped to a seven-month low of $91.81 earlier and is down about 12 percent overall since the beginning of May.
Subaru Expanding Indiana Plant
May 16, 2012 11:50 am | CommentsSubaru plans a $75 million expansion of its central Indiana factory in order to increase production of its Outback and Legacy models.
Praxair Raising Prices On Industrial Gases
May 16, 2012 11:48 am | CommentsPraxair will raise prices on an array of its chemicals at the beginning of next month to offset higher costs.
Obama Calls On Congress To Help Small Businesses
May 16, 2012 11:47 am | CommentsPresident says Congress could help sustain the economy's "momentum" by passing legislation that would give businesses a 10 percent income tax credit.
U.S. Crude Oil Supplies Grow By 2.1M Barrels
May 16, 2012 11:41 am | CommentsCrude supplies grew by 2.1 million barrels, or 0.6 percent, to 381.6 million barrels, which is 3.1 percent above year-ago levels.
FTC: Skechers Deceived Consumers
May 16, 2012 11:36 am | by Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press | CommentsSkechers will pay $40 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that the footwear company made unfounded claims about its Shape-ups shoes.
U.S. Factory Output Rose In April
May 16, 2012 9:30 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | CommentsBusier factories have driven stronger hiring this year and helped the economy grow.
Dozens Of Fly Swatters Wash Up On Alaska Beaches
May 16, 2012 9:21 am | CommentsDozens of fly swatters bearing logos of collegiate and professional sports teams have been washing up on the beaches of an Alaska island.
Cheaper Gas Not Enough To Boost Summer Driving
May 16, 2012 9:12 am | by Chris Kahn and Samantha Bomkamp, AP Business Writers | CommentsCheaper gas won't be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They're still too worried about their jobs and the economy.
Judge: Apple Statements Damage Lawsuit Position
May 16, 2012 8:59 am | by Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | CommentsJudge cited the confident voice of Steve Jobs as she refused to toss out lawsuits alleging Apple and various publishers conspired to drive up the price of e-books.
Latest Altima Rolls Off Tenn. Production Line
May 16, 2012 8:56 am | by Erik Schelzig, Associated Press | CommentsNissan celebrated the newest version the Altima sedan, marking the first of several upgrades to the Japanese automaker's first U.S. facility.
Report: Nokia Loses Top Spot To Samsung
May 16, 2012 8:54 am | CommentsNokia has been bumped off its 14-year top spot as the world's largest cellphone company by Samsung, according to a British research firm.
Airbus Parent Profits Hit By A380 Wing Problem
May 16, 2012 8:52 am | CommentsEADS said its first quarter earnings were hammered by a hefty $203 million charge to fix problematic wing parts on its flagship A380 superjumbo.
Activist's Firm Takes $600M Stake In PepsiCo
May 16, 2012 8:50 am | CommentsActivist investor Ralph Whitworth said his firm has taken a $600 million stake in PepsiCo, a move that could ramp up pressure on the company to make changes.
Buffett's Firm Buys Stake In GM
May 16, 2012 8:47 am | by Josh Funk, AP Business Writer | CommentsThe investment comes as the Detroit automaker continues to rebound from bankruptcy three years ago.
CryoLife Buying Vascular Graft Maker For $17M
May 15, 2012 9:50 pm | CommentsMedical device maker has agreed to buy Hemosphere Inc., which makes a vascular graft that is used in kidney dialysis patients, for $17 million in cash.
