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Online scams cost $485 mn in US in 2011: survey

Online scams including identity theft schemes, "advance fee" and "romance fraud" cost Americans some $485 million in 2011, a report prepared for the FBI said Thursday.

Technology / Internet

created May 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Diesel cars gain traction slowly in US market

After many fits and starts, diesel cars are gaining traction in the US market, fueled largely by German carmakers including Volkswagen, which opened a plant in May in Tennessee.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

China says its car boom is ruining air quality

China's booming car sales have had a devastating effect on the environment, the national environmental watchdog has warned in its first-ever report on pollution caused by vehicle emissions.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 05, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 15

Activision Blizzard: 'Call of Duty' has made $1B

(AP) -- Video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc. said Wednesday that the game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" has brought in more than $1 billion in revenue since it went on sale in November.

Technology / Business

created Jan 13, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Nissan's 'Leaf' to challenge Toyota's Prius (Update)

Nissan's upcoming all-electric car could outsell hybrids like Toyota's Prius even though it can't drive more than about 100 miles (160 kilometers) without stopping to recharge, a senior executive said.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (8) | comments 4

April video game sales decline 17 percent

(AP) -- Lacking the big hits that made the year-ago period a standout, U.S. video game sales dropped sharply in April for the second month in a row as customers continued to watch their wallets.

Technology / Software

created May 15, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0