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EMC accuses rival Pure Storage of stealing trade secrets
EMC has filed a new lawsuit against rival Pure Storage, accusing the latter of hiring employees who have stolen its trade secrets.
Samsung promises dividend boost, dispels smartphone market saturation fears
Samsung has announced its plans to increase dividend yield and has dismissed market saturation fears in the smartphone space.
Tesla Q3 revenue up but shares slide as outlook disappoints
Tesla has unveiled its financial results for Q3 2013 but shares of the company slipped due to company's weak future outlook.
Google engineer recruited to fix Obamacare site
Obamacare website will have engineers from Google and Oracle to fix certain issues. The U. S. Government has recruited engineers from top companies like Google to fix the Obamacare website.
Chromecast rival PLAiR 2 unleashed: What you should know
Chromecast has a new rival, the PLAiR 2. Chromecast, the digital media streaming device, now has a rival, the PLAiR 2. Google developed its digital media streaming adapter, the Chromecast, which went up for sale in July 2013.
AT&T wants to buy Vodafone as early as 2014
AT&T may want to acquire Vodafone as early as 2014. Rumors suggest that AT&T wants to buy UK-based Vodafone as soon as 2014. AT&T is undoubtedly one of the biggest carriers in the U.
Moto G plays peek-a-boo on Motorola website
The rumored Moto G smartphone plays peek-a-boo on the company's website but disappears soon after.
Boeing 737 production to ramp up to nearly 50 planes per month in 2017
Boeing confirmed that its 737 aircraft production will reach to up to 50 per month in 2017. Aircraft maker Boeing recently announced that it will increase the monthly production of its 737 airplanes to around 50 in 2017.
Tom Wheeler confirmed as new FCC chief
Tom Wheeler has been elected as the new chairman of the FCC. The U. S. Senate has confirmed Tom Wheeler as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Sony's disappointing quarter earnings and weak outlook trigger stock slide
Sony's shares plunged after the company posted a loss for the quarter ending September 30 and reduced its net profit estimation for the second half of the year.
Is Facebook interested in BlackBerry?
Facebook is rumored to be interested in making a bid for BlackBerry. Recent rumors suggest that Facebook may make a bid to buy BlackBerry. The world's biggest social networking website was in the news previously for plans to build its own smartphone.
Barnes & Noble unveils Nook GlowLight: What you should know
Barnes & Noble has unveiled its latest NOOK GlowLight eReader. Barnes & Noble has unveiled its latest and completely redesigned eReader, the NOOK GlowLight, which will compete with Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite eReader.
LinkedIn Q3 earnings on track but weak outllook prompts stock slide
LinkedIn posted its Q3 2013 earnings, which is in line with market predictions but the share of the company slid after it announced a weak outlook for Q4 2013.
British man charged with hacking NASA and US army computers
A British man has been charged for stealing data from several U.S. Government agencies. A British man has been charged and arrested over hacking into U.
Toyota no longer apple of Consumer Reports' eyes
Consumer Reports will no longer recommend some select Toyota cars. Toyota is no more the apple of the eye for Consumer Reports, due to safety concerns surrounding the automaker's cars.
Apple Q4 profit dips but beats Street estimates
Apple announced its Q4 2013 results, which indicate a dip in profit but the results beat analysts' predictions.
Astronauts warn UN dangers posed by NEOs and ways to protect Earth
Astronauts have warned the UN about the dangers of near-earth objects (NEOs) and ways to protect Earth from their impact.
Paying kidney donors may be cost effective: Research
A recent research indicates that paying kidney donors can be cost effective in the long term. A recent research suggests that paying kidney donors can be cost effective when compared to the current organ donation system.
Lorenzo's Oil inventor passes away
The creator of Lorenzo's Oil, Augusto Odone, has passed away in Italy at 80. Augusto Odone, the inventor of Lorenzo's Oil, which was named after his son Lorenzo Odone, has died in Italy at 80.
Hollywood stuntman-director Hal Needham loses battle to cancer
Stuntman and director, Hal Needham, dies of cancer at 82. Hollywood's stuntman and director Hal Needham has died of cancer at 82. Needham was born on March 6, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee.
$3 million verdict goes against Toyota in sudden acceleration crash case
A U.S. jury has announced $3 million verdict against Toyota in a sudden car acceleration crash case.
Twitter sets IPO share price between $17 and $20
Twitter's IPO share price will be placed between $17 and $20. Twitter submitted an amended prospectus of its initial public offering (IPO), which indicates that the company's share price will be between $17 and $20.
Amazon loss run continues in Q3, forecast meets estimate
Amazon posted a loss in Q3 2013, but its forecast met Street estimates. Amazon announced its Q3 2013 results, posting a net loss. On Thursday, October 24, the company announced a net loss of $41 million or 9 cents per share and net sales of $17.
Zynga stock jumps as Q3 earnings beat estimates
Online game creator Zynga's stock jumped after the company announced strong Q3 earnings. Zynga's Q3 2013 earning results beats Wall Street estimates and sent its stock surging in the market.
Microsoft shares surge on record Q1 earnings
Microsoft posted strong Q1 results for fiscal year 2014, sending its stocks soaring in the market. Microsoft's shares surged after the company posted strong Q1 profits for fiscal year 2014.
eBay's Shutl service poses threat to Amazon
eBay's acquisition of Shutl delivery service may pose a threat to Amazon. eBay's acquisition of same-day delivery service provider, Shutl, poses a threat to rival online retailer Amazon.
Banks show confidence in Twitter IPO, gives $1 billion credit line
Twitter has succeeded in attaining confidence from banks which have offered the company a credit line of $1 billion for its IPO roadshow.
Broadcom Q3 net income surges but shares slip on weak outlook
Broadcom announces strong Q3 income but shares of the company slid after the company announced a weak forecast for Q4 2013.
Apple takes shot at Microsoft with free OS X Mavericks
Apple challenges Microsoft with the release of OS X Mavericks, which is available as a free download.
iOS 7.0.3 release comes with iCloud Keychain and bug fixes
Apple has released iOS 7.0.3 update, which brings along features like iCloud Keychain and several bug fixes.
