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Another AT&T Hail Mary pass for T-Mobile: The joint venture

By Larry Dignan | November 30, 2011, 1:39pm PST

This joint venture backup plan would give both companies spectrum and keep T-Mobile as a competitor.
With Proficy Historian, GE tackles enterprise big data

By Andrew Nusca | November 30, 2011, 9:50am PST

GE takes fire at IBM and introduces its new Proficy Historian 4.5 software, which collects, aggregates and analyzes all the data coming from a company’s operations.
Amazon's CDN message: Commoditization on deck

By Larry Dignan | November 30, 2011, 6:55am PST

Amazon Web Services touts its CDN customer base. The real message: The CDN is being commoditized in a hurry.
HP's limboed webOS decision expected 'within two weeks'

By Zack Whittaker | November 30, 2011, 6:14am PST

Meg Whitman, HP’s chief executive, told a French newspaper that a decision on the company’s webOS division will be made in the next two weeks.
Salesforce.com's Radian6 eyes social marketing transition

By Larry Dignan | November 30, 2011, 6:00am PST

Salesforce.com rolled out new Radian6 tools aimed at flustered chief marketing officers looking to navigate social networking.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab sales ban lifted in rare Apple patent defeat

By Zack Whittaker | November 30, 2011, 4:01am PST

Samsung has won a rare patent battle with Apple in Australia, in an ongoing global legal war between the two tablet and smartphone giants.
Intel's Otellini: Windows 8 'one of best things' for company

By Larry Dignan | November 30, 2011, 3:18am PST

Intel CEO on Windows 8: “I think it’s one of the best things that’s ever happened to our company.”
Siri: Why Apple will build, buy, or partner on a search engine

By Jason Hiner | November 30, 2011, 2:30am PST

Siri is emerging as Apple’s game-changer that could put serious pressure on Google. But, first Apple needs to figure out web search integration.
Microsoft's tablet prospects: Caught in middle of Amazon, Apple?

By Larry Dignan | November 30, 2011, 2:01am PST

Microsoft needs more than just interest to get into the tablet game. It will need some unique feature—Office integration is an obvious choice—as well as a real product/price strategy.
Tablet failures hamper Corning's Gorilla Glass growth

By Larry Dignan | November 30, 2011, 1:00am PST

Crumbling demand for key Corning tablet customers is hurting growth for Gorilla Glass.
FCC twists knife in AT&T's chest; Criticizes 'false claims' over acquisition of T-Mobile

By Zack Whittaker | November 29, 2011, 5:53pm PST

The FCC released a report today heavily criticizing AT&T’s proposed acquisition of T-Mobile, calling out the misrepresentation of the truth in its evidence.
HP: Printer hack, fire stories are overblown

By Larry Dignan | November 29, 2011, 3:02pm PST

HP called reports about printer hacks that could lead to fires “sensational and inaccurate.”
Android, iOS head to duopoly: We need a No. 3 stat

By Larry Dignan | November 29, 2011, 12:18pm PST

Android and Apple’s iOS dominates the smartphone ecosystem. Is that a good thing?
Apple, Google retain smartphone lead; Uphill battle for RIM, Microsoft and Nokia

By Zack Whittaker | November 29, 2011, 12:16pm PST

Nielsen’s latest smartphone ’state of the union’ is in. While Android and Apple beat the trousers off RIM, Nokia and Microsoft continue to struggle.
IBM to make Micron's Hybrid Memory Cube with its 3D chipmaking process

By Larry Dignan | November 29, 2011, 8:24am PST

Micron will begin production for the first chip to use through-silicon vias (TSVs), IBM’s 3D chip making process.
RIM moves to higher mobile ground with BlackBerry Mobile Fusion: Is it too late?

By Larry Dignan | November 29, 2011, 6:12am PST

The new plan for RIM revolves around focusing on what it does best for mobile device management software—asset management, configuration, security policies, group administration and...
IBM, HP still server top-dogs, amid sales dip on last year

By Zack Whittaker | November 29, 2011, 3:58am PST

IBM and HP remain all-but joint partners on Gartner’s third-quarter estimates for 2011, after the two giants took a collective 60 percent of the market.
Seagate ups sales outlook, becomes go-to hard drive maker amid shortages

By Larry Dignan | November 29, 2011, 2:30am PST

For the March quarter, Seagate said that it expects to deliver revenue of $3.75 billion. Wall Street was expecting revenue of $3.32 billion.
Apple's Siri has beta moment, highlights expectations game

By Larry Dignan | November 29, 2011, 2:29am PST

Apple has a beta tag on its Siri technology, but it’s unclear whether the average bear views the service as a test run.
Medical device aids speech therapy (video)

By Larry Dignan | November 29, 2011, 2:00am PST

One out of every 15 kids has a speech impediment. Here’s how a new device was modeled to correct the problems.