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2011 compensation doubles for Motorola Solutions' Brown
Motorola Solutions Chief Executive Greg Brown saw his annual compensation more than double in 2011 from 2010, collecting $29.3 million as the company rewarded him for the...
Get the full story >>Yahoo sues Facebook over patents
Yahoo Inc. sued Facebook Inc. on Monday over 10 patents that include methods and systems for advertising on the Web, according to a copy of the lawsuit.
Get the full story >>Hulu takes next step to becoming TV network
Video website Hulu has taken the latest step toward becoming a TV network by striking a deal to distribute its original shows outside the United States.
Get the full story >>Scrutiny of Apple grows with its influence
In everything it does, from product design to business deals, Apple strives for as much control as possible.
Get the full story >>Best Buy taps ex-Starbucks exec to lead mobile push
Best Buy Co. named former Starbucks Chief Information Officer Stephen Gillett as the head of its digital and global business services, effective March 14.
Get the full story >>Facebook adds two Chicago-based underwriters for IPO
Chicago-based investment banks William Blair & Co. and Loop Capital are among two dozen new underwriters that Facebook Inc. has added to its initial public offering team.
Get the full story >>Dell targets businesses with next-gen tablet
Bloomberg News reports: Dell Inc. is positioning its next generation tablet computer to take advantage of its ability to run Windows 8 to better compete with...
Get the full story >>NYSE and Nasdaq compete for Facebook listing
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are battling it out far from home — at Facebook Inc.'s Silicon Valley headquarters — to see which market will snag the hottest...
Get the full story >>Apple lifts lid on 4G iPad
Apple Inc. took the wraps off a faster 4G-equipped iPad starting at $629, hoping the latest version of its tablet can safeguard its dominance over rivals ranging from Amazon.com...
Get the full story >>Technical difficulties knock Facebook out in Europe
Facebook Inc., the world's biggest social networking site, said its service was unavailable in some European countries Wednesday because of technical problems.
Get the full story >>With iPad, Apple masters the art of the pricey upgrade
Bob Ochoa has owned four iPads in less than two years, but now that Apple is set to release the latest model, he's dying to get his hands on another one.
Get the full story >>Netflix reported in talks to join cable lineups
Netflix Chief Executive Reed Hastings has quietly met with some of the largest U.S. cable companies in recent weeks to discuss adding the online movie streaming service to their...
Get the full story >>Groupon expands VIP program to Chicago, 5 other markets
Less than a month after launching its VIP program giving subscribers earlier access to its daily deals, Groupon is expanding the service to Chicago; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio;...
Get the full story >>Intel brings out server chip for the cloud
Intel Corp. took the wraps off its newest "Xeon" server chip Tuesday, seeking to capitalize on an explosion of Internet traffic sparked by Web-based cloud computing, social...
Get the full story >>Apple wins access to Google-Motorola data
Bloomberg News reports: A U.S. District Court judge in Chicago ruled Monday that Google Inc. and Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. must hand over to Apple Inc. information about...
Get the full story >>Google renames Android Market
Google Inc is renaming its online storefront for music, books and digital goods, its latest move to raise its profile in the market for electronic content sales and to better...
Get the full story >>Trustwave acquires web security firm
Trustwave, a Chicago-based cloud compliance and information security firm, has signed an agreement to acquire M86 Security, a Web security and anti-malware...
Get the full story >>Chicago man, 27, charged in cyber attack
A 27-year-old Chicago man was one of five computer hackers charged Tuesday for crimes related to high-profile cyber attacks against major corporations and government entities. A...
Get the full story >>Facebook claimant Paul Ceglia hires new lawyers
A New York man is not giving up his fight for half of Mark Zuckerberg’s multibillion-dollar stake in Facebook.
Get the full story >>Delta offers free in-flight Wi-Fi for Amazon shoppers
Mashable reports: Delta Airlines said Monday its passengers can tap into free in-flight Wi-Fi to shop at Amazon.com and Amazonwireless.com. Access is also free for...
Get the full story >>Orbitz owner and American Airlines extend agreement
The Associated Press reports: American Airlines has agreed to extend a deal to provide flight information to Travelport, which owns online travel agency Orbitz.
Get the full story >>Restructuring could cost thousands of jobs at Yahoo
Yahoo Inc.'s new chief executive is preparing a significant restructuring of the Internet company, including layoffs that could cut thousands of employees from its payroll,...
Get the full story >>IRS software glitch delays some tax refunds
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service's new software system for handling electronic tax returns has experienced problems during the tax filing season, angering some taxpayers whose...
Get the full story >>Carrier fees seen as next hit for reeling BlackBerry
Research In Motion will be forced to slash the fees it charges carriers for BlackBerry service this year, an analyst said Monday, cutting into a pillar of the struggling smartphone...
Get the full story >>Apple not expected to raise prices for iPad 3
With Apple expected to announce the iPad 3 on Wednesday, we’re on rumor patrol here at the Technology Blog.
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