Audible Shareholder Objects to Amazon Offer
Audible shareholder Red Oak Partners LLC on Friday said it opposes Amazon.com Inc's proposed acquisition of the audio book provider, saying that Amazon's offer is too low.
EchoStar Among FCC Wireless Auction Applicants
A venture involving EchoStar Communications Corp is listed among the applicants for a January U.S. auction of coveted wireless airwaves, according to auction documents released by the Federal Communications Commission.
Surviving Valentine's Day at 1-800-Flowers.com
It's all about testing the systems and having a cutoff for changes, says a technologist sitting in the midst of a tenfold spike in traffic. (Baselinemag.com)
Hands On with the Verizon LG Versa Game Pad
The Versa VX9600 phone for Verizon Wireless lets you switch out its plain back for various keyboards and controllers, one of which is a game pad. But where are the games?
Waiting for a Cheaper PS3? Keep Dreaming, Sony Says
You might think Sony's recent struggle with its public image, combined with the growing need to increase the PS3's install base after a recently-announced 25 percent revenue ding might put a bit of a hot foot under that PS3 price drop. But you'd be wrong.
Chip Makers Pitch 10 Gigabits on the Cheap
Networking chip startups are hoping to carve out niches by offering silicon they say can help cut the price of 10 Gigabit network gear.
Secure Credit-Card Regulations Confuse Retailers
Retailers trying to process credit cards securely are getting frustrated with vague guidelines and conflicting audit firm interpretations.
Microsoft Office 2007 Beta Gets a Refresh
Microsoft is set to release a technical refresh of the first beta of Microsoft Office 2007.
Report: EU To Find Microsoft Guilty
The European Union's top antitrust regulator is set to issue a formal ruling finding software giant Microsoft Corp. guilty of breaking EU competition rules, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
LG Flips Display Modes; Saves 75% More Power
LG Display has announced the development of a 14.1-inch LCD panel for notebooks that can quickly switch from reflective to transmissive mode depending on the ambient lighting.
