Windows phones miss out on new software

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - As it struggles to gain a foothold against the iPhone and Android phones, Microsoft Corp. is planning to issue a dramatic update to its phone software, one that won't be available to current Windows Phones.

Microsoft tablet risks alienating PC makers

Integrated Device adds shareholder picks

SAN JOSE (AP) - The chipmaker Integrated Device Technology Inc. said Wednesday that it will name two directors recommended by one of its major stakeholders to its board, heading off a fight over control of the board at its next shareholder meeting. In addition, the San Jose, Calif.-based company said it agreed to work with the pair of directors selected by Starboard ...

Microsoft's long, tortured history in tablets

Barnes & Noble 4Q loss narrows

Barnes & Noble 4Q loss narrows

Millions still go without insurance if law passes

Facebook to let developers charge subscriptions

NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook is letting app developers charge subscription fees, in addition to existing one-time payments, for games and other applications on its site. Facebook Inc. said on its developer blog Tuesday that the subscription feature will be available in July. The changes open up a new revenue stream for developers as well as for Facebook, which takes a 30 ...

Spotify offers free radio play on mobile devices

Senate defeats plan to trim food stamp program

Microsoft unveils 'Surface' computer

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Microsoft has unveiled Surface, a tablet computer to compete with Apple's iPad. CEO Steve Ballmer was on hand to announce the new tablet, calling it part of a "whole ...

J.C. Penney says President Francis is leaving

Oracle's 4Q earnings rise 8 percent

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Oracle's latest quarterly earnings climbed 8 percent, beating analysts' expectations. The business software maker surprised investors by releasing the results Monday. The fiscal fourth-quarter report had been scheduled to come out Thursday. Oracle Corp. didn't give a reason for the change of plans. The numbers came out after several analysts ...

Facebook buys facial-recognition tech company

MENLO PARK (AP) - Facebook is bringing one of its long-term vendors, facial-recognition technology company Face.com, in-house. The Israeli company's technology helps people tag photos on the Web by figuring out who is in the pictures. Face.com announced the purchase on its blog on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Face.com did not say ...

Qualcomm buys Summit Microelectronics

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Mobile phone chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. has purchased programmable circuit developer Summit Microelectronics, which will broaden its product offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed. "This acquisition enhances the competitiveness of Qualcomm's chipset solutions and enables us to provide our customers with industry leading power management and charging performance," Steve Mollenkopf, Qualcomm's president and chief operating ...

Fabricated bank adds to China's list of fakery

Amazon reports lower 1Q earnings, higher revenue

Starbucks' profit shows Americans need coffee fix

Man says insurance won't cover bullet damage

Senate advances bill to tax Internet sales

Pot smokers can be fired, even in Colo.

Exxon 1Q earnings rise, production slips again