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Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court
With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.
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New `Call of Duty' could set entertainment record
This holiday season's biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil. It could easily rake in more than last year's record $155 million opening weekend for "The Dark Knight."
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Deja vu: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. started another price war Thursday, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following its price cut on books last month. And, once again, competitors Amazon.com and Target scrambled to match the prices.
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EBay settles lawsuit filed by Skype founders
EBay Inc. has settled a legal skirmish with the founders of Skype that threatened to complicate eBay's plans to sell most of the Internet phone service to a group of investors for $2 billion.
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Review: Motorola's Droid is a serious smart phone
Since its debut in 2007, millions of people have gravitated toward Apple's iPhone, wooed by its sleek hardware, simple user interface and abundance of applications.
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Activision posts 3Q profit, backs 2009 outlook
It's been a rough year for the video game industry, but Activision Blizzard Inc. reported a profit for its third quarter because of lower costs and a good response for games such as "Guitar Hero 5" and "World of Warcraft."
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No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero'
No Doubt has sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths.
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Google providing better view of personal data
Google is offering a new privacy control that will make it easier for people to see some of the information being collected about them.
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EU agrees on new Internet user rights
EU lawmakers and governments agreed on new rights for Internet users Thursday, aiming to protect them from arbitrary crackdowns on those who illegally download music and movies on the Internet.
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Microsoft lays off 800 more workers worldwide
Microsoft Corp. says it is cutting 800 more jobs. That's in addition to the 5,000 layoffs it announced in January.
