Google faces record fine for privacy breach

Google may be forced to pay an unprecedented $22.5 million fine for violating Apple users' privacy, according to reports.

Microsoft acquires maker of large multitouch displays

Microsoft's agreed to buy Perceptive Pixel, which makes huge multitouch displays, and says it's hoping to get the price of the screens down to make them more mainstream.

Galaxy Tab isn't cool, says judge

It's not often that a manufacturer breathes a sign of relief on being told its products are uncool. But that's what happened to Samsung yesterday in the UK.

Netflix CEO still bullish on the cloud

It'll take more than a little outage for Netflix to change its plans.

Google demands $4 million in Oracle fees

It's not a great time for Oracle right now.

Google vows to push governments on gay rights

Google has launched a global campaign aimed at persuading governments to decriminalise homosexuality and eliminate homophobia.

AMD downgraded as PC market slows



Financial analysts at Sterne Agee have downgraded AMD to a neutral rating with an $8.50 price target as the PC market slows.

Time Warner Cable expands broadband data caps

Time Warner Cable is expanding its tests of tiered broadband data service.

Slide-to-unlock is 'obvious', rules Apple patent judge

Apple's lost the battle over its 'slide to unlock' patent in the UK, with a High Court judge ruling that it's invalid.

EU throws out ACTA anti-counterfeiting treaty

The EU has rejected the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), following massive public opposition.

Judge rejects lift on Galaxy Tab ban

For Samsung, things are not looking too good right now.

US government leads requests for Twitter user data

Following in Google's foosteps, Twitter has for the first time produced a Transparency Report, showing that the US government requested more user information than any other in the first half of this year.

Microsoft takes hit over struggling online ad business

Microsoft's been forced to write down the value of one of its biggest acquisitions by $6.2 million, in an admission that its search-related ad business has been less than successful.

Comcast ordered to market low-cost standalone internet service

Comcast has agreed to pay $800,000 to settle a complaint from the FCC that it failed to honor its agreement to offer standalone internet service to consumers when it took over NBC Universal.

Dotcom search warrants ruled illegal

A New Zealand judge has ruled that the search warrants against Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom were invalid, and that data shouldn't have been handed to the FBI.

US judge halts Galaxy Tab sales

Apple's succeeded in persuading a US judge to ban imports and sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.21 tablet, in the latest stage of the long-running patent dispute between the two companies.

Orbitz targets Mac users with pricier hotels

If you're on a Mac, Orbitz is willing to bet that you'll spend more money when you travel.

Microsoft confirms Yammer acquisition

As expected, Microsoft's announced that it's buying business social networking site Yammer, for $1.2 billion in cash.

Apple Motorola lawsuit gets dismissed

One of the most publicized technology lawsuits of the 2010s will end without a bang.

RIM's downward spiral continues

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) is reportedly mulling over the possibility of splitting its struggling business into two distinct entities.