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Apple Discloses Suppliers, Says Child Labor Is Down
January 13, 2012 3:33 pm | by Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsAmid growing criticism over labor and environmental practices, especially in China, Apple said its systems greatly reduced child labor and environmental damage.
How A Smartphone Knows Up From Down
May 24, 2012 9:45 am | by Bill Hammack, EngineerGuy | Videos | CommentsEver wonder how your smartphone knows when you've tilted or swung it around? The secret is in some microscoping silicone etching.
Sony Ends Joint Venture With Rival Sharp
May 24, 2012 9:17 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsSony said the plan to sell its stake in the joint venture is part of its new strategy to buy panels rather than invest in manufacturing them.
HP's Missteps Culminate In Loss Of 27,000 Jobs
May 24, 2012 9:14 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsCurrent CEO Meg Whitman said the company expects to save $3 billion to $3.5 billion annually, and blamed former CEOs for the measures.
Jury Says Google Didn't Infringe On Oracle Patents
May 24, 2012 8:58 am | by Paul Elias, Associated Press | News | CommentsFederal jury ruled that Google didn't infringe on Oracle's patents when the Internet search leader developed its popular Android software for mobile devices.
DRS Tactical Systems Introduces Rugged Tablet Computers
May 22, 2012 11:36 am | Products | CommentsThe ARMOR X7et and the ARMOR X7ad are 7” multi-touch tablets that offer field service workforces the ability to choose between the fast-growing Android OS and the enterprise-friendly Microsoft Windows platform.
The Father Of CMOS Design
May 22, 2012 9:13 am | by Chris Fox, Associate Editor, PD&D | Articles | CommentsHe is pushing the envelope of high-speed communication circuits, improving the speed of communication transceivers using standard CMOS technology.
Amkor Technology Building Plant In South Korea
May 21, 2012 8:51 am | News | CommentsSpecialist in packaging and testing computer chips said it will build a $350 million semiconductor testing and packaging plant in South Korea.
China OKs Google-Motorola Deal
May 21, 2012 8:46 am | News | CommentsAuthorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week.
Reports: HP Could Cut Up To 30,000 Jobs
May 18, 2012 9:02 am | News | CommentsHP is poised to eliminate as many as 30,000 jobs to compensate for dwindling demand as more people connect to the Internet on smartphones and tablets.
LG Upgrades Flagship Smartphone
May 17, 2012 8:49 am | by Youkyung Lee, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsLG Electronics has upgraded its flagship smartphone model with a faster chip and a longer battery life, hoping to regain ground lost to more nimble rivals.
Paralyzed Woman Controls Robot Arm With Thoughts
May 16, 2012 1:59 pm | by Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer | News | CommentsIt's startling stuff. But will the experimental brain-controlled technology ever help paralyzed people in everyday life?
Judge: Apple Statements Damage Lawsuit Position
May 16, 2012 8:59 am | by Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | News | 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.
Report: Nokia Loses Top Spot To Samsung
May 16, 2012 8:54 am | News | 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.
LightSquared Files For Bankruptcy
May 15, 2012 8:59 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsLightSquared Inc., which hoped to create an independent wireless broadband network in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.
Fujitsu To Offer Dog Health Management Service
May 14, 2012 9:30 am | News | CommentsFujitsu will begin offering a new service later this year enabling dog owners to monitor the health of their pets via card-shaped devices attached to their collars.
Canon Eyes Robot-Only Production For Cameras
May 14, 2012 9:10 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsCanon is moving toward fully automating digital camera production in an effort to cut costs -- a key change being played out across Japan, a world leader in robotics.
Digital 'Wallets' Proliferate At Cellphone Show
May 11, 2012 9:27 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThe "digital wallet" allows consumers to store their credit cares on a smartphone, which allows for cash- or check-free payments at supported retailers.
Judge: Video Game Company Can Sue Beyonce
May 11, 2012 9:11 am | News | CommentsCompany says Beyonce knew it was ready to sign a contract with its financier on Dec. 6, 2010 when she pulled out three days earlier.
Panasonic Loss Balloons 10-Fold
May 11, 2012 9:10 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsPanasonic's losses ballooned to $5 billion, completing a year of record red ink at the Japanese electronics maker.
The Connected Culture: The Issue Of Overreliance
May 11, 2012 9:04 am | by Chris Fox, Associate Editor, PD&D | Blogs | CommentsWhat would happen if every computer shut down and we were forced to communicate via landline, or worse, face-to-face?
Samsung To Start Sales Of OLED TV In Second Half
May 10, 2012 9:28 am | by Youkyung Lee, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSamsung said the 55-inch TV using the ultra-thin display will be retailed at more than $9,000.
China's Huawei Enters U.S. Smartphone Battle
May 10, 2012 9:16 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsWill Americans buy a Chinese smartphone? Considering they are all assembled there, Huawei believes Americans are eager for more competition.
Sony Posts Record Annual Loss
May 10, 2012 9:11 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsSony racked up a record annual loss of $5.7 billion in its fourth straight year of red ink as the once-glorious maker of the Walkman struggles toward a turnaround.
Micron In Talks To Acquire Elpida
May 10, 2012 9:09 am | News | CommentsU.S. chipmaker said it is in talks to acquire Elpida Memory Inc., which earlier this year filed for Japan's largest-ever manufacturing bankruptcy.
Energy Harvesting Goes Green
May 8, 2012 2:03 pm | by Resensys | Articles | CommentsLow power and ultra low power radio frequency technologies are stimulating development of wireless sensor applications at an explosive rate.
