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Google: Search party is over
July 30, 2010The company is still growing. But its core business is slowing, its stock is down, and competition is fierce. Can Google find its footing in this brave new world?
Disney buys social gamer
July 30, 2010In a move that could bring Mickey Mouse into the online gaming world, Walt Disney Co. said it is buying social game developer Playdom Inc. in a deal worth up to $763 million.
RIM stock rises 4%
July 30, 2010Research in Motion shares jumped 4% in midday trading Wednesday on speculation that the BlackBerry maker will unveil a new smartphone next week.
The subprime of smartphones?
July 30, 2010At first blush, there's not a lot for an investor to love about Sprint Nextel.
Summer school goes online
July 30, 2010
Droid X: New Android champ
July 30, 2010AnandTech's reviewers dissected Motorola's newest high-end smartphone, inside and out. Here's what they found.
Want to invest abroad?
July 30, 2010Question: What is the difference between a total world index fund and a total international index fund? How you see such funds as part of a retirement portfolio? --Dave, Apple Valley, Minnesota
Ballmer: Microsoft feels tablet 'urgency'
July 30, 2010Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said Thursday that the software giant is urgently working with its partners to unveil a host of tablet computers running Windows 7, to compete with Apple's fast-selling iPad.
Google search working again in China
July 30, 2010Google users in China were temporary blocked from accessing the search engine, the company said Thursday, but the site was was once again working a few hours later.
Is Kindle 3 a game-ender for e-reader wars?
July 30, 2010Amazon unveiled its long-awaited Kindle 3 on Thursday, slashing the price to $139 and setting the tech world abuzz about what the move means for the ongoing e-reader wars.
