Judge Tosses Out Microsoft's $1.5B Damages
A U.S. judge reversed on Monday a jury's ruling that Microsoft Corp. had infringed patents held by Alcatel-Lucent and threw out a record $1.5 billion verdict against the world's largest software maker.

Apple Finally Sues Psystar; Asks for Recall
To no one's surprise, Apple Computer has filed suit against Psystar Corp., alleging copyright infringement. What is surprising is Apple's proposed remedy: recalling all of the Mac clones that Psystar has already sold.
Another 'Critical' MS Office Patch on Tap
With its desktop productivity suite under attack, Microsoft plans to ship a high-priority update to cover holes in Office.

Amsterdam Has First EU Mobile Wimax Network
A commercial network launched in Amsterdam on Tuesday is the first in Europe to use a mobile version of the Wimax standard to allow users to surf the Web at high speeds while on the move..
Disney Music Label Offers New CD Format
Walt Disney Co. music label Hollywood Records is offering a new CD format with extra features to encourage compact-disc purchases in a bid to reverse declining CD sales.

Schmidt Talks Google's Policy Wish List, Not Obama
Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who was recently named to President-elect Obama's transition economic advisory board, made a plea Tuesday for increased investment in energy, broadband, and research and development, but declined to discuss whether such initiatives have been seriously discussed by the Obama transition team.
Report: Windows 7 to Launch on Oct. 23
A report by Pocket-Lint.com quotes an Acer executive as saying that Windows 7 will launch on Oct. 23.

New eVoice iOS App Transforms iDevices Into Feature-Packed Phone Syste
Customers with an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch can now make &receive calls over a data connection from anywhere in the world without using carrier plan minutes.

Microsoft Targets Piracy at Online Auctions
The company sues a handful of people who allegedly used eBay to auction pirated Microsoft software.
How to Preserve Your 15 Minutes of Fame with Windows Vista Media Cente
With a TV tuner and a Vista PC, you can capture a clip and show off your big moment.