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Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court

Published November 7th, 2009 - 8:54AM

With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.

AT&T completes delayed Centennial acquisition

Published November 6th, 2009 - 1:46PM

AT&T Inc. said Friday that its acquisition of smaller wireless carrier Centennial Communications Corp., has closed after several delays due to the regulatory process.

Earnings Preview: Electronic Arts

Published November 6th, 2009 - 1:01PM

Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. reports earnings for its fiscal second quarter, which ended in September, on Monday after the market closes. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Mass. receives money for broadband mapping

Published November 6th, 2009 - 12:46PM

Massachusetts has received about $2 million in federal stimulus funding to help identify the speed and location of broadband services in the state over the next five years.

Judge stops 2 Web sites from selling Beatles songs

Published November 6th, 2009 - 12:23PM

A federal judge has temporarily blocked two music-sharing Web sites from selling songs by The Beatles and other artists for 25 cents apiece.

Pa. regulators OK Windstream's purchase of D&E

Published November 6th, 2009 - 11:48AM

Windstream Corp.'s acquisition of D&E Communications Inc. phone and Internet company has the approval of Pennsylvania state utility regulators.

Parents plan Web broadcast for disabled daughter

Published November 6th, 2009 - 10:08AM

Disabled with severe cerebral palsy, 32-year-old Anne Lamic spends her days in southeastern France mostly in bed, surrounded by stuffed animals and dolls. She cannot speak or walk, and she sometimes has seizures.

EBay settles lawsuit filed by Skype founders

Published November 6th, 2009 - 9:43AM

EBay Inc. has settled a legal skirmish with the founders of Skype that threatened to complicate eBay's plans to sell most of the Internet phone service to a group of investors for $2 billion.

Report: Minn. needs significant Internet upgrades

Published November 6th, 2009 - 9:23AM

Internet speeds in more than four-fifths of Minnesota are too slow to support technologies that could draw new jobs, take cars off the roads and bring new services to people in their homes, a new report said Friday.

New `Call of Duty' could set entertainment record

Published November 6th, 2009 - 8:43AM

This holiday season's biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil. It could easily rake in more than last year's record $155 million opening weekend for "The Dark Knight."

Deja vu: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war

Published November 6th, 2009 - 7:03AM

First it was books. Now it's DVDs.

Leap 3Q loss widens as subscriber growth slows

Published November 5th, 2009 - 5:28PM

Leap Wireless International Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter loss grew 31 percent as competition and the weak economy were a drag on subscriber growth.

Sapient 3Q profit plummets on charges, sales dip

Published November 5th, 2009 - 4:48PM

Technology-services provider Sapient Corp. said Thursday that third-quarter profits plunged by two-thirds, partly due to special charges, and the CEO said customers were growing more confident in business prospects.

Sapient predicts rise in services sales

Published November 5th, 2009 - 4:48PM

Sapient Corp., which helps companies with technology needs, said Thursday that services revenue would rise sequentially in the fourth quarter.

Sirius XM 3Q loss narrows as revenue rises

Published November 5th, 2009 - 3:03PM

Sirius XM Radio Inc., the satellite radio provider that was on the brink of bankruptcy nine months ago, on Thursday reported a much improved third quarter as it signed up more subscribers and paid down debt.

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