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EU publishes e-mails to back case against Intel (Update)

(AP) -- The European Union on Monday published e-mail excerpts from computer makers and Intel Corp. to show that Intel pressured chip buyers into choosing Intel over rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

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created Sep 21, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 2

What a coincidence! Personal connections improve sales

If a salesperson shares a birthday or a birthplace with you, you're more likely to make a purchase and feel good about it, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Intel hit with $1.45B fine in Europe

(AP) -- Intel Corp. was fined a record $1.45 billion by the European Union on Wednesday for using strong-arm sales tactics in the computer chip market - a penalty that could turn up the pressure on U.S. regulators ...

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created May 13, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2




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Google files patent claim against Microsoft, Nokia (Update)

(AP) — Google lashed out at Microsoft and Nokia in a regulatory complaint, accusing them of illegally feeding mobile patents to a technology troll scavenging for billions of dollars in licensing fees that threaten to ...

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created May 31, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Microsoft offers $99 Xbox consoles with a catch

Microsoft began testing whether a pricing strategy that has been a hit with smartphones will invigorate sales of its Xbox 360 videogame consoles.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 08, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 4

Nokia lowers profit outlook, shares nosedive

(AP) -- Nokia Corp. saw its share price plummet 14 percent on Wednesday after it warned that heavy competition will hit its first-quarter earnings, especially in developing markets, and that it expected no ...

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created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microsoft, Nokia put all on the line for Lumia phone launch

Not long ago, it wouldn't be unusual to walk into an AT&T store looking for a Windows Phone and not be able to easily locate one - much less find a sales rep who could talk about it knowledgably and enthusiastically.

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created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sales-tax collection likely in Amazon's future

When word emerged that Amazon.com Inc. was hunting for new warehouse sites, leaders in this business-friendly Southern state rolled out a welcome mat of tax breaks to lure the Internet retailer.

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created Apr 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 23

Amazon aims to wring deep discounts from publishers

The bad news came to McFarland & Co. in an email from Amazon.com Inc. The world's largest Internet retailer wanted better wholesale terms for the small publisher's books. Starting Jan. 1, 2012 - then only 19 days away - Amazon ...

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created Apr 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Chinese court hears Apple appeal on iPad trademark

(AP) -- A Chinese court on Wednesday began hearing Apple's appeal of a ruling against its right to use the iPad trademark in China.

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created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Proview seeks to regain global rights to iPad name

(AP) -- Proview Electronics says it is now seeking to regain worldwide rights to the iPad name and is suing Apple Inc. for alleged fraud and unfair competition, hoping to have a 2009 sale of the trademark ...

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created Feb 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Oracle rejects $272M SAP award, demands new trial

Business software maker Oracle Corp. has turned down $272 million in court-ordered damages from SAP AG in hopes of leaving a much bigger dent in its rival's pocketbook and reputation during a second trial over allegations ...

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created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

INFLUENCE GAME: Online companies win piracy fight

(AP) -- Outspent but hardly outgunned, online and high-tech companies triggered an avalanche of Internet clicks to force Congress to shelve legislation that would curb online piracy. They outmaneuvered the ...

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created Jan 22, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 3


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