THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
May 29, 2009 -- 3:00 p.m.
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Microsoft mounted a renewed effort against Google, unveiling a new search engine called Bing at the D: All Things Digital conference. - Live blog of Ballmer's remarks - Complete coverage at http://d7.allthingsd.com/ - Discuss: A real Google rival?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124352475349462937.html#mod=djemTECH
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Dell posted a 63% drop in quarterly profit, warning that the personal computer market has yet to hit bottom.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124354192392963827.html#mod=djemTECH
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Unilever plans to begin a trial run of a new technology that lets consumers redeem digital coupons by having a supermarket cashier scan their cellphones.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124354778510364127.html#mod=djemTECH
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Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings is considering an offer for its stake in Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing for $1.62 billion, two people familiar with the situation said. - Temasek Portfolio Lost $39.91 Billion
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124358220281165909.html#mod=djemTECH
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President Barack Obama will announce on Friday the creation of a "cyber czar" position, stepping up efforts to better protect the nation's computer networks. - Digits: Obama Releases Cybersecurity Report: 'Much Work to Be Done' - Discuss: Will a cyber czar improve security?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124355914259564961.html#mod=djemTECH
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Palm executives said their upcoming Pre smart phone will be able to download music directly from iTunes, the first non-Apple product to do so. - Journal Community: Will you buy a Pre? - Video: Demo of New Smartphone
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124353594043063537.html#mod=djemTECH
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Time Warner formally announced plans to spin off AOL, unwinding the failed $100 billion union dating from the dot-com frenzy. - All Things D: The Inside Details - Time Warner CEO Bewkes's memo
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124351327459962223.html#mod=djemTECH
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As long as electricity remains cheap, consumers see little reason to switch from energy-draining conventional light bulbs to more-efficient alternatives. - Graphic: Lots of Lights - Video: Pioneering a Better, Energy-Saving Bulb
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124355510568364629.html#mod=djemTECH
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Mentor Graphics posted a narrower quarterly loss and said the semiconductor market has stabilized. However, its outlook for the current period was disappointing.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124360067261166313.html#mod=djemTECH
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Chip maker Xilinx lost a federal appeals court ruling that could have wide tax implications for U.S. multinational companies.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124354976184264241.html#mod=djemTECH
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Electronic Arts is unveiling plans for an online Tiger Woods golf game -- one of its first such offerings in the U.S. based on a popular game for consoles -- that could be subscription based.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124355627404064725.html#mod=djemTECH
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In the newest version of the long-running franchise, designer Rod Humble aims to get into the Sims? heads - Video: A commercial for The Sims 3
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203658504574191553273411052.html#mod=djemTECH
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The SEC has reopened a probe into possible insider trading of Microsoft shares by Pequot Capital.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123138635480363647.html#mod=djemTECH
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From the BizTech Blog
Obama Releases Cybersecurity Report: 'Much Work to Be Done'
President Barack Obama said Friday that cybersecurity is critically important and an area that the U.S. isn't "as prepared as we should be," though he added that he remains supportive of net neutrality.
See Full Post: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/05/29/obama-releases-cybersecurity-report-much-work-to-be-done/#mod=djemTECH
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After AOL, Is Time Warner's Next Deal to Sell Itself?
As Time Warner investors ponder what to do with AOL stock they will soon own, it is worth asking another question: How will the remaining Time Warner generate growth?
See Full Post: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/05/29/after-aol-is-time-warners-next-deal-to-sell-itself/#mod=djemTECH
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Diddy Encounters a New 'Unfollow' Twitter Trend
In a new twist to celebrity backlash, a Twitter trend called "unfollowdiddy" has emerged soon after hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs hit one million followers on the microblogging site.
See Full Post: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/05/29/diddy-encounters-a-new-unfollow-twitter-trend/#mod=djemTECH
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All Things Digital
Latest Posts
- Secret Newspaper Cabal Agenda (Sort Of) Revealed!
http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20090529/secret-newspaper-cabal-agenda-sort-of-revealed/?reflink=ATD_wsj_quotes#mod=djemTECH
- Departing Yahoo Media Exec Dossett to AdventureLink as CEO
http://kara.allthingsd.com/20090529/departing-yahoo-media-exec-dossett-to-adventurelink/?reflink=ATD_wsj_quotes#mod=djemTECH
- Yahoo Audience Head Jeff Dossett Departs Company
http://kara.allthingsd.com/20090528/yahoo-audience-head-jeff-dossett-expected-to-depart-company/?reflink=ATD_wsj_quotes#mod=djemTECH
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TECHNOLOGY VIDEOS
Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher introduce the last day of the D7 Conference. Interviews of the day include Steve Ballmer, Mitchell Baker and John Lilly, Arianna Huffington and Katharine Weymouth, and Jon Rubinstein and Roger McNamee.
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