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The Top Laptop Makers Are Not HP, Dell, or Toshiba
On Wednesday, an analyst group released the market share held by laptop manufacturers during 2006 – not OEMs like Dell, Hewlett-Packard, or Toshiba, but the companies that actually make the laptops themselves.
May 10, 2007 |
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Programming language can't be copyrighted: EU court
A computer programming language cannot be protected by copyright, the adviser to the EU's top court said on Tuesday in an opinion that could affect the competitive IT industry.
Nov 29, 2011 |
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Study: There Is No Shortage of U.S. Engineers
A new study argues that the offshoring of U.S. jobs is caused by cost savings and not a shortage of U.S. engineers or better education in China. However, the study warns that the United States is losing its global edge.
Apr 05, 2007 |
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Apple 'avoiding billions in global taxes,' report claims
Gadget giant Apple is avoiding billions of dollars in taxes by setting up small offices around the world to collect and invest the company's profits, according to The New York Times.
Apr 29, 2012 |
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U.S. arrests 2 for stealing chip secrets
Federal agents Friday arrested two Bay Area men who allegedly used stolen trade secrets to start their own Silicon Valley semiconductor company.
Jun 16, 2006 |
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Intel May Have Upper Hand in Processor War, for Now
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, had been losing market share to rival AMD, but is now believed by analysts to have stemmed losses or even gained share thanks to a raft of new products.
Apr 15, 2007 |
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China announces shakeup of rare earths industry
(AP) -- China plans to tighten control over rare earths producers and restrict output in a five-year development strategy, the Cabinet said Wednesday, amid concern abroad about plans to reduce exports of the exotic minerals ...
Feb 16, 2011 |
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Android, Samsung hold off Apple in US mobile space
Google's Android system has grabbed more than 50 percent of the US smartphone market, while Samsung cemented its leadership as the top device maker, a survey showed Tuesday.
May 01, 2012 |
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Plasma TV Sales, Prices Decline for the First Time
Revenue for plasma televisions took a substantial hit in February, according to the latest figures released by the NDP Group on Tuesday, generating only $181 million compared to the nearly $216 million in ...
Apr 11, 2007 |
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Is the new Apple ruthless at its core?
Apple's success in the digital music and mobile phone markets has transformed the company from an underdog with a cult following to a leader in the mass market. Investors recently made this change in status ...
Jun 16, 2010 |
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Experts: rare earths headed for 2011 supply crunch
Global demand for the increasingly important "rare earth" minerals that power a range of digital products could outstrip supply by next year as dominant producer China slashes exports, analysts warn.
Nov 17, 2010 |
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Smart phone functions seep into all sectors
The smart phone is quickly becoming an electronic Swiss Army knife.
Jan 16, 2011 |
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Apple, Steve Jobs hit new heights in 2010
Apple dethroned Microsoft as the world's most valuable technology company in 2010 as its co-founder Steve Jobs soared to new heights with the touchscreen iPad tablet computer and the latest iPhone.
Dec 26, 2010 |
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Behind the numbers: Samsung passes Apple in phones
For the first time, Samsung Electronics Co. shipped more smartphones in the latest quarter than tech industry darling Apple Inc. On the surface, this may look like a big upset in a world that affords the iPhone ...
Oct 29, 2011 |
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Making sense of Google's seemingly kooky concepts
In its self-proclaimed drive to make the world a better place, Google has immersed itself in far more than Internet search and online ads. But driverless cars and a wind energy farm in the Atlantic Ocean? ...
Oct 13, 2010 |
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