Nokia: Knockoff Cell Phones Could Explode
A knockoff Kate Spade purse might be tacky but it won't blow up on you like a knockoff Nokia phone can or, at least, that's Nokia's position.

AMD Reports Layoffs, Declining Revenues
Advanced Micro Devices said late Monday that due to lower-than-expected sales across all of its business segments, the company plans to lay off 10 percent of its workforce by the third quarter.

FCC Sets 700MHz Auction Rules
The Federal Communications Commission sets rules in three areas regarding the 700MHz spectrum auctions set for later this year.

PayPal Intros Pay-By-Text Message Service
Online payment company PayPal said on Wednesday it was preparing to offer a service for consumers to make purchases or money transfers using simple text messaging via mobile phones.
Qualcomm Plays Nice, Signs License with Siano
Amid all the patent litigation flying back and forth between the likes of Broadcom, Nokia, and Qualcomm, a rare preemptory agreement was forged on Tuesday between Siano Mobile Silicon and Qualcomm.

NEC Adds to Green LCD Monitor Line
NEC announced the 22-inch EA221WM MultiSync LCD last month. Now, in a nice move that expands the product line, NEC has added 19- and 24-inch models.
Google, Industry Downplay 'Fast Lane' Plans
Google on Monday re-iterated its commitment to Net neutrality, and slammed a Wall Street Journal article that questioned the search engine's dedication to the cause as "confused." Industry observers also said that the practice of using edge servers was commonplace.
Novatel Announces 'Smart Hotspot'
Novatel on Tuesday announced the MiFi, an "intelligent mobile hotspot" that combines a 3G modem, router, and embedded Linux-based PC to create clouds of Internet connectivity wherever you go.
Harry Potter Spawns Parallel Internet World
The Harry Potter books have spawned a parallel universe on the Internet, where sites attract millions of fans every day and play a major part in the success of the novels and their Hollywood adaptations.

Nokia Remains Top Cell Phone Vendor
Nokia retains the top spot in the latest Gartner mobile phone market survey.
