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Technology U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM PDT
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.
Technology Google settles suit, clears way for stock split Google settles suit, clears way for stock split
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
Technology Scientists moving 15-ton magnet to Fermi lab Scientists moving 15-ton magnet to Fermi lab (Photo Gallery)
By FRANK ELTMAN Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 8:00 AM PDT
Scientists on Long Island are preparing to move a 50-foot-wide electromagnet 3,200 miles over land and sea to its new home at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. The trip is expected to take more than a month.
Technology Web giants get broader surveillance revelations Web giants get broader surveillance revelations
By Associated Press Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM PDT
Facebook and Microsoft Corp. representatives said that after negotiations with national security officials their companies have been given permission to make new but still very limited revelations about government orders to turn over user data.
Technology Ideas for keeping your data safe from spying Ideas for keeping your data safe from spying
By RAPHAEL SATTER,Associated Press Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 10:09 AM PDT
Given the revelations spilling out into the media, there hardly seems a single aspect of daily life that isn't somehow subject to spying by the U.S. agency.
Technology Microsoft Office finally comes to the iPhone Microsoft Office finally comes to the iPhone
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 7:29 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 12:02 PM PDT
Microsoft's Office software package is coming to the iPhone for the first time Friday, offering people the ability to read and edit their text documents, spreadsheets and slide presentations at the doctor's office or at a soccer game.
Technology 3-D TV falls flat: ESPN to kill 3-D broadcasts 3-D TV falls flat: ESPN to kill 3-D broadcasts
By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writers Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 8:12 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 13, 2013 at 12:26 PM PDT
ESPN's announcement Wednesday that it will shut down its 3-D channel by the end of the year is the latest sign the format won't revolutionize entertainment as the industry once hoped.
Technology Forecast sees big payoff for Google's mobile ads Forecast sees big payoff for Google's mobile ads
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE,AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 8:31 AM PDT
Google will sell more mobile advertising than the rest of its rivals combined for the second straight year, according to a new forecast that highlights the expansion of the Internet search leader's moneymaking prowess from personal computers to smartphones and tablets.
Technology Prosecutors push for anti-phone theft moves Prosecutors push for anti-phone theft moves
By Associated Press Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 8:34 AM PDT
The top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York planned Thursday to announce the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to thwart a surge in smartphone thefts.
Technology Myspace makeover takes site back to the future Myspace makeover takes site back to the future
By CHRIS TALBOTT, AP Music Writer Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 10:16 AM PDT
Tim and Chris Vanderhook think Myspace had it right - at one point. And they believe they've revived and improved that formula for success as the revamped first titan of social media debuts its latest incarnation.