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Lenovo Reports $29.6B in Worldwide Sales Last Fiscal Year, 35 Percent PC Shipment Growth
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 23, 2012
The Chinese PC maker reported much better results than the rest of the industry.
iPad Keeps Apple No. 1 in Mobile PC Sales
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 23, 2012
Apple had more than twice as much market share as HP, its nearest rival.
Dell's Profit Shrinks in the First Quarter
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 23, 2012
The PC maker's earnings per share failed to meet analyst expectations.
Apple, Samsung Fail to Reach Agreement in Court-Ordered Talks
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 23, 2012
The companies' U.S. patent trial will begin the end of June.


Microsoft Sees 350 Million Windows 7 Devices This Year
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 22, 2012
Strong momentum for Windows 7 could help boost interest in Windows 8.
Leap Motion: Control PC With Hand Gestures
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 22, 2012
The new motion control device offers much finer control than Microsoft's Kinect.
Apple Again the World's Most Valuable Brand
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 22, 2012
IBM and Google came in second and third; Microsoft was fifth.
Microsoft Launches Socl Social Network: A Look Inside
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 22, 2012
The new service integrates heavily with Bing.
It's Official: Google Is Now a Hardware Company
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 22, 2012
The tech giant has finalized its purchase of Motorola Mobility.
Apple, Samsung CEOs to Begin Patent Negotiations
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 21, 2012
Will the two companies find a way to settle their differences and end their global patent war?
StatCounter: Google Chrome Overtakes Internet Explorer as #1 Browser
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 21, 2012
StatCounter says Google's browser now has 32.76 percent of the browser market.
Yahoo to Sell Stake in China's Alibaba for $7.1 Billion
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 21, 2012
The complicated deal ends a year of negotiations between Yahoo and China's largest e-commerce company.
Facebook Breaks Its IPO Price, Falls Sharply in Morning Trading
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 21, 2012
The highly anticipated IPO is failing to dazzle investors.
Google Ordered to Mend Its Ways Fast or Face Antitrust Action
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 21, 2012
The EU has given the company just weeks to address four major concerns.
Google, Microsoft Both Targeting Amazon with New Clouds
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 18, 2012
Sources say both companies will soon unveil IaaS offerings.
Cisco: Enterprises Are Embracing BYOD
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 18, 2012
A survey finds that 95 percent of enterprises allow employee-owned devices in the workplace.
Samsung Racks Up 9M Galaxy S III Preorders
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 18, 2012
The Korean manufacturer will sell the phones through more than 100 wireless network operators worldwide.
HP's Whitman to Announce Restructuring Plan Wednesday; 30,000 Jobs Targeted
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 18, 2012
Layoffs could impact up to 10 to 15 percent of the company's 320,000 employees.
Facebook Stock Begins Trading on Nasdaq
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 18, 2012
CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the opening bell from Facebook headquarters.
Tech Comics: The Freemium
By Oliver Widder | News Article Published on May 18, 2012
On the Internet, sometimes free doesn't mean completely free.
Attackers Hit Human Rights, Foreign Policy Websites With Drive-By Exploits
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 17, 2012
These latest cyberattacks are more strategic and targeted than previous attacks.
Facebook.com Received 9% of All U.S. Internet Visits in April
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 17, 2012
"Facebook" has been the most-searched-for term in the U.S. for the past three years.
Google Chrome 19 Debuts, With 20 Bug Patches
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 17, 2012
The browser update will also include a new tab syncing feature.
Oracle Releases HP Internal Documents Related to Itanium Case
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 17, 2012
HP shot back by releasing some Oracle documents.
Google Fires Back at Bing With 'Knowledge Graph'
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 17, 2012
The number one search engine moves closer to semantic search.
Adobe: Tablet Web Traffic Growing 10 Times Faster Than Smartphone Traffic
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 16, 2012
By 2014, 10 percent of all Web traffic will likely come from tablets.
Samsung Tops Handsets With 40% Android Share, Gartner Says
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 16, 2012
Mobile phone sales declined 2 percent in the most recent quarter.
Google Shifts Tack on Android
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 16, 2012
Google plans to sell more devices directly to consumers, becoming a bit more like its arch-rival Apple.
Facebook Buys Lightbox
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 16, 2012
Lightbox makes a mobile app that is similar to the one made by Instagram, which Facebook also recently purchased.
Patent Dispute Holds Up Sales of 2 HTC Phones in U.S.
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 16, 2012
A case brought by Apple led the International Trade Commission to block imports of the HTC One X and HTC Evo 4G LTE.
Compuware Launches New Platform for Cloud, Big Data Applications
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 15, 2012
The software vendor says the APM Spring 2012 Platform Release is the first ever "deep transactional management system" for dynamic clouds and big data platforms.
Apple Gets Green Light to Seek Samsung Tablet Ban in U.S.
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 15, 2012
The two companies are scheduled to begin settlement talks next week.
Twitter Will Email You Top Stories From Your Feed
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 15, 2012
The micro-blogging service is adding a new e-mail digest feature.
HP and Oracle Talk Pretrial Trash in Itanium Case
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 15, 2012
The judge dismissed both sides' motions for summary judgment.
AMD Launches Trinity APUs to Compete With Intel Ivy Bridge Chips
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 15, 2012
The new processors could lead to lower cost systems to compete with ultrabooks.
Intel Updates Xeon Line of Server Chips
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 14, 2012
The new processors are aimed at the high-performance computing market.
Senate to Look at Mozilla's Browser Competition Allegations
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 14, 2012
Aides say the judiciary committee will examine Microsoft's decision to withhold APIs from its competitors.
Sources: Google Is Close to Buying Meebo
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 14, 2012
Rumor says Google will buy the social technology company for $100 million.
Facebook Proposes More Changes to Privacy Policy
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 14, 2012
The company is clarifying its policy as ordered by U.S. and E.U. regulators.
Yahoo CEO Thompson Departs Amid Inquiry
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 14, 2012
Ross Levinsohn will take over as interim CEO.
SMB Cloud Usage Nears 50%
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 11, 2012
Web and email hosting are the most popular cloud services for small businesses.
Connected Moms: Nielsen Says 54% Own Smartphones; 75% Use Facebook; 5M Visit Pinterest Monthly
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 11, 2012
Just in time for Mother's Day, a new Nielsen survey says moms use more tech than ever.
Facebook Tests 'Pay To Promote Post' Tool
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 11, 2012
In New Zealand, Facebook is offering users the option of paying a buck or two to make their posts more visible to friends.
Bing Revamped With Clearer Social Content
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 11, 2012
Microsoft's search engine has a new three-panel look and closer integration with Facebook.
With IPO Just Days Away, Facebook Faces FTC Probe
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 11, 2012
Antitrust regulators are examining the social network's Instagram acquisition.
Tech Comics: "Before 3G Wireless"
By Oliver Widder | News Article Published on May 11, 2012
In earlier times, wireless signals didn't move quite as fast as they do today.
Embattled Yahoo Director Stepping Down
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 09, 2012
Patti Hart, who led the search committee that hired CEO Scott Thompson, won't seek reelection to Yahoo's board.
HP Expands Ultrabook Line, Unveils 'Sleekbooks'
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 09, 2012
The sleekbooks are a lot like ultrabooks, but they're cheaper because they use AMD processors.
Twitter Breach Exposes 55,000 Accounts, Mostly Spambots
By Datamation Contributor | News Article Published on May 09, 2012
Twitter has reset the passwords for the affected accounts.
U.S. Warns Over Cyberattacks on Natural Gas Companies
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 09, 2012
DHS says several attacks in recent months have targeted the natural gas industry.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Swats 23 Security Bugs, Including Duqu Exploit
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 09, 2012
The security update includes three "critical" patches.
China and U.S. to Co-Operate to Avoid Cyber Cold War
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 08, 2012
Defense ministers from both countries met in Washington and pledged to work together.
Rackspace's Q1 Earnings Disappoint
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 08, 2012
Revenue was up for the cloud computing vendor, but it failed to meet analyst expectations.
Amazon Kindle Fire Slumping, Company Preparing Refresh
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 08, 2012
The company is expected to update its 7-inch tablet and roll out a larger version sometime this year.
Nielsen: Smartphones Now Outnumber Dumb Phones in U.S.
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 08, 2012
Almost half of U.S. smartphones run Android, but Apple is still the top manufacturer.
U.S. Jury Hands Google Mixed Verdict on Oracle
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 08, 2012
The jurors ruled that Google did copy Java, but couldn't decide if it was fair use.
Gartner Says Half of Enterprises Are Wasting Money on Social Media
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 07, 2012
Analysts advise companies to tie their social media efforts to specific business goals.
Hadoop Software Market to Hit $812.8 Million in 2016, Says IDC
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 07, 2012
Software related to Hadoop and MapReduce topped $77 million in revenue last year.
FBI: We Need Wiretap-Ready Web Sites - Now
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 07, 2012
The feds want Microsoft, Facebook, Yahoo, Google and ISPs to support a law that would make it easier to conduct surveillance on Web services.
India Launches Antitrust Probe of Google
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 07, 2012
The investigation is focusing on the company's AdWords advertising service.
Consumer Reports Spotlights Facebook's Privacy Problems
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 07, 2012
In a new survey, 11 percent of households report experiencing problems on Facebook.
Yahoo Informs Facebook of More Potential Patent Infringements
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 04, 2012
Open source software used by the social networking giant may violate 16 more Yahoo patents.
Nokia Hit With Lawsuit Over Poor Lumia Windows Phone Sales
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 04, 2012
A disgruntled shareholder has filed a class action lawsuit against the phone manufacturer.
Samsung Launches Galaxy S III Phone
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 04, 2012
The new smartphone is bigger, faster, and offers a host of new features.
Judge Says Google's Android Lost Money in 2010
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 04, 2012
Is Android a loss leader for Google? If so, how does that affect the Oracle trial?
Yahoo CEO Accused of Padding Resume, Probe Launched
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 04, 2012
Scott Thompson said he has a computer science degree, but he doesn't.
Tech Comics "The Smartphone Reflex"
By Oliver Widder | News Article Published on May 04, 2012
People check their smartphones in the most unusual situations.
China Overtakes U.S. as Largest Smartphone Market, Says Canalys
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 03, 2012
U.S. smartphone shipments rose 5 percent; Chinese smartphone shipments doubled.
Mystery Group Hacks U.S. Military, Harvard, NASA, More
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 03, 2012
The Unknowns warn websites to patch their security vulnerabilities.
Oracle, HP Likely Headed to Court over Itanium Dispute
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 03, 2012
An Oracle lawyer says a settlement "isn't going to happen."
Android Mobile Attack: Hacked Websites Target Android Users
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 03, 2012
Security researchers are warning about NotCompatible malware, which is being used in the first ever drive-by attack aimed at Android.
German Judge Rules Microsoft Infringed on Motorola Patents
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 03, 2012
A German court has banned sales of Windows 7, Xbox 360, Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player 12, but that ban can't be enforced because of a previous Seattle court decision.
Oracle Scrambles to Contain 0-Day Disclosure Snafu
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 02, 2012
Oracle hasn't patched a security vulnerability in its database although it has known about it for four years.
IE on a Rebound, Browser Share Data Shows
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 02, 2012
Microsoft's browser has gained users for three of the last four months.
Dell Sees Brisk Sales of New Ultrabooks
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 02, 2012
The company says XPS 13 sales have "exceeded our expectations."
VMware's New Bid to Simplify Desktop Virtualization
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 02, 2012
The virtualization vendor has launched VMware View 5.1.
Nokia Cites 45 Patents in Lawsuits Against HTC, RIM, Viewsonic
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 02, 2012
The mobile patent wars continue.
Samsung Grabs Biggest Smartphone Share in Q1, Says IDC
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 01, 2012
Apple fell to second place.
Windows XP Just Won't Die: Remains Most Used OS in April
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 01, 2012
It may take until 2013 before Windows 7 overtakes its 10-year-old predecessor.
Zuckerberg: Now Share Your Organs with Facebook Friends
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 01, 2012
Facebook now allows users to add their organ donor status to their Timelines and makes it easy to sign up for organ donation.
IBM Launches New Mobile Foundation Portfolio
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 01, 2012
The new mobile platform includes application development, integration, security and management software.
RIM Launches BlackBerry 10
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on May 01, 2012
The company says it is "taking our time to make sure we get this right."
LG Gives Up on Windows Phone
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 30, 2012
The Korean phone manufacturer has "no immediate plans" to make more handsets that run on Microsoft's platform.
Java Creator James Gosling: 'Google Totally Slimed Sun'
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 30, 2012
The father of Java says there are no white hats in the Oracle vs. Google lawsuit.
Barnes & Noble, Microsoft Ink $300M Deal
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 30, 2012
The bookseller is spinning off its Nook business, and Microsoft will own a 17.6 percent stake in the new company.
How Apple Sidesteps Billions in Taxes
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 30, 2012
The company sets up small offices in low-tax areas, like Nevada, Ireland and the British Virgin Islands.
Google Knew Street View Collected Private Data, FCC Says
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 30, 2012
The company released the government's full report over the weekend.
CISPA Cyber-Threat Bill Passes House Despite Worries Over Privacy
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 27, 2012
The bill now heads to the Senate, but President Obama has threatened to veto the bill if it passes Congress.
iPad Made Up 97 Percent of Enterprise Tablet Activations in Q1
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 27, 2012
Analysts expect Apple's tablet will continue to dominate--at least until Windows 8 tablets hit the market.
U.S. Escalates Google Case by Hiring Noted Outside Lawyer
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 27, 2012
The FTC is bringing in hired guns for the Google antitrust case centering on search results.
Samsung Ends Nokia's 14-Year Run as Biggest Handset Maker
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 27, 2012
The Korean firm shipped 93.5 million phones in the first quarter.
Amazon's Q1 Stronger Than Expected; Is It the Kindle Effect?
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 27, 2012
The Fire accounts for more than half of all Android tablets sold.
Tech Comics: "The New Developer"
By Oliver Widder | News Article Published on April 27, 2012
A developer who's new on the job should read the documentation. Or not.
VMware Source Code Stolen, Impact Unclear
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 26, 2012
Hackers have posted the VMware ESX source code online.
Kaspersky Claims Apple is '10 Years Behind Microsoft' on Security
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 26, 2012
Security firm predicts that Mac users will experience a lot more attacks like the Flashback Trojan.
U.S. Tablet Sales to Grow 200% Over Next Two Years: Report
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 26, 2012
A consulting firm predicts sales of 232 million tablets in 2016.
Canonical Releases Ubuntu 12.04, Precise Pangolin
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 26, 2012
The update includes desktop virtualization capabilities and OpenStack cloud computing software.
Apple CEO Scoffs at Tablet-Laptop Hybrid
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 26, 2012
Tim Cook says combining a tablet and a laptop is like combining a toaster and a refrigerator.
Apple's WWDC sells out in 2 hours
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 25, 2012
The annual developer event will take place in San Francisco June 11-15.
Facebook IPO Could Be Delayed by Deals, Distractions
By Datamation.com Staff | News Article Published on April 25, 2012
Public trading of the social networking company's shares could be postponed from May to June.

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