News tagged with chief executive

iPhone attachment captures panoramic video

Most iPhone developers are focused on creating software applications for the hip smartphones from Apple.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 12, 2012 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (8) | comments 2

Acer unveils world's thinnest laptop

Acer unveiled the world's thinnest laptop computer as an array of "ultrabook" rivals prepared to debut this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 09, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 7

Free speech group fights lawsuits vs. news sharers

(AP) -- A San Francisco group that defends online free speech is taking on a Las Vegas company it says is shaking down news-sharing Internet users through more than 140 copyright infringement lawsuits filed this year.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 30, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Amazon launches iPad rival, the Kindle Fire (Update 4)

US online retail giant Amazon launched a touchscreen tablet computer, the Kindle Fire, on Wednesday that costs $199, less than half the price of the cheapest iPad from market-leader Apple.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 28, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Public review begins of world's first standard for geologic storage of CO2

The draft of the world's first standard for geologic storage of carbon dioxide now is available for public review.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 04, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Apple CEO gets liver transplant: report

Apple chief executive Steve Jobs, on medical leave since January for treatment of an undisclosed condition, received a liver transplant about two months ago in Tennessee, The Wall Street Journal reported ...

Technology / Business

created Jun 20, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

AOL says to sell 800 patents to Microsoft for $1.0 bn

AOL announced plans to sell more than 800 patents to Microsoft in a $1.056 billion deal giving the struggling Internet pioneer a needed cash injection as it seeks to fend off pressure from shareholders.

Technology / Business

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 4

SpaceX rocket set to blast off, open new space era

A private company is on the verge of making history by launching a spacecraft to the International Space Station.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Microsoft CEO sells 1.3 billion dollars in shares in company

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has sold 49.3 million shares in the company worth some 1.33 billion dollars, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Technology / Business

created Nov 07, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Facebook CEO turns 28, IPO could be $100B gift

(AP) -- Don't let the hoodie and sneakers fool you. Mark Zuckerberg is no wet-behind-the-ears CEO.

Technology / Business

created May 13, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 3

Microsoft bond issue sparks takeover rumors

Microsoft launched its first bond issue on Monday, sparking rumors the US software giant was contemplating a takeover bid.

Technology / Business

created May 11, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Blizzard Entertainment cuts 600 jobs

Blizzard Entertainment, publisher of "World of Warcraft" and other hit videogames, announced Wednesday that it is cutting 600 jobs.

Technology / Business

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 6

Proton goes Dutch in electric car tie-up

Malaysian automaker Proton has said it will manufacture electric cars for eco-conscious markets in Europe and the United States, in a deal with Netherlands-based Detroit Electric.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Apple aims to build new spaceship-like campus

Apple is hoping to break ground next year on a new campus designed to house 12,000 workers in a building that resembles a huge spaceship.

Technology / Business

created Jun 09, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Salvage workers begin pumping fuel from Italian shipwreck

Salvage workers Sunday began pumping fuel from the shipwrecked Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia, a day ahead of schedule, officials said.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 12, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Chief executive officer

A chief executive officer (CEO) or chief executive is one of the highest-ranking corporate officers (executives) or administrators in charge of total management. An individual selected as president and CEO of a corporation, company, organization, or agency, reports to the board of directors. In internal communication and press releases, many companies capitalize the term and those of other high positions, even when they are not proper nouns.

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