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Technology Netflix settlement trims 14 pct off 4Q earnings

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE,AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 11, 2012 at 10:52 AM PST

Netflix pressed the rewind button on its fourth-quarter earnings after settling allegations that the video subscription service violated a consumer-privacy law.

Technology U.S. video game sales fall 34 percent in January

By Associated Press Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM PST

U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 34 percent in January from a year earlier to $751 million due to the lack of new game titles, according to market researcher NPD Group.

Technology NY attorney general ends lawsuit against Intel

By Associated Press Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM PST

Intel Corp. is paying $6.5 million as part of a deal to terminate an antitrust lawsuit filed against the chip-maker by the New York attorney general's office.

Technology Report says Apple to unveil new iPad in March

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 12:50 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST

A news report says Apple plans to unveil a new iPad early next month.

Technology Facebook discloses details on bonuses

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 8:41 AM PST

Facebook's top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are eligible for twice-a-year bonuses of up to 45 percent of their base salaries and other earnings, according to a Wednesday regulatory filing.

Technology Oracle to pay $1.9 billion for Taleo Corp.

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 8:40 AM PST

Oracle is paying $1.9 billion for Taleo Corp., a company that helps businesses manage their employees.

Technology Romanian accused of hacking NASA-JPL computers

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 8:39 AM PST

A federal grand jury has indicted a Romanian citizen on charges he hacked into 25 climate-research computers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.

Technology Review: Soulo converts iPad into karaoke machine

By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 2:10 PM PST

Karaoke lovers typically fall into two categories: Those who enjoy it, and those whose arms have to be twisted to get up and sing in public.

Technology Rambus, Nvidia sign patent licensing deal

By Associated Press Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:26 AM PST

Technology licensing company Rambus Inc. said Wednesday it has signed a licensing agreement with chip maker Nvidia Corp. to settle a long-running patent dispute.

Technology Chairman, 3 others out in Yahoo board shake-up

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:25 AM PST

Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock and three longtime board members are stepping down, submitting to the demands of many frustrated shareholders who blame them for contributing to the follies that have dragged down the Internet company's revenue and stock price.

Technology 2.1 million viewers live stream Super Bowl online

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:13 AM PST

That's a small fraction of the record 111.3 million viewers that watched NBC's broadcast of the big game. But it was still enough to make it the most-watched single-game sports event online, according to the network.

Technology Hackers post police officers' personal info

By Associated Press Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:26 AM PST

Hackers affiliated with the Anonymous hacking group obtained more than 150 police officers' personal information from an old website for the West Virginia Chiefs of Police Association and posted it online.

Technology 4 Yahoo board member including chair leaving

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM PST

Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock and three longtime board members are stepping down, fulfilling the wishes of many frustrated shareholders who believe the directors have been part of the problem that has dragged down the Internet company's revenue and stock price.

Technology Looking for work? There may be an app for that

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 8:29 AM PST

Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in apps — the services and tools built to run on smartphones, computer tablets and Facebook's online social network.

Technology Industry group says 2011 chip sales inched higher

By Associated Press Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 8:20 AM PST

Worldwide sales of semiconductors grew 0.4 percent in 2011, despite a tough time for the sector due to natural disasters and the weak economy, according to a report released Monday by an industry group.

Technology Verizon to set up streaming service with Redbox

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 6, 2012 at 8:42 AM PST Last Updated: Feb 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM PST

Phone company Verizon Communications Inc. will challenge Netflix and start a video streaming service this year with Redbox and its DVD rental kiosks.

Technology Google, Facebook remove content on India's order

By KATY DAIGLE Associated Press Published: Feb 6, 2012 at 8:40 AM PST

Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.

Technology Bigger U.S. role against companies' cyberthreats?

By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press Published: Feb 5, 2012 at 2:27 PM PST

A developing Senate plan that would bolster the government's ability to regulate the computer security of companies that run critical industries is drawing strong opposition from businesses that say it goes too far and security experts who believe it should have even more teeth.

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