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Coming soon: Gadgets that 'get to know' user

You might buy the most expensive tablet or smartphone, the devices stay the same for years with no potential for learning. Now, Intel is planning to make devices that mimic the human brain and learn about their user.

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Apple CEO gives up $75 million in dividend income.

Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook will not be earning dividend income on the more than 1 million shares to which he is entitled, which will cost him about $75 million.

Morgan Stanley may refund some Facebook investors

Morgan Stanley, the lead investment bank in Facebook's troubled initial public offering, will compensate retail investors who overpaid when they bought Facebook's stock in Friday's IPO, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Alibaba.com says 83.8% of shareholders back privatisation

Alibaba.com Ltd, Hong Kong-listed unit of China's Alibaba Group, said today that 83.8% of its shareholders have approved a $2.5 billion buyout offer by the parent to take the company private, in a decision that was widely expected.

SUED! Investors drag Facebook to court

Investors have sued Facebook and its Wall Street advisers over claims that the social media giant misled them about the company’s business prospects before its record flotation.

China's CIC eyes up to $2 billion stake in Alibaba Group

Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp (CIC) is in advanced talks to buy an up to $2 billion stake in Alibaba Group, sources told Reuters, as the Chinese e-commerce powerhouse looks to secure the last of the funding it needs to buy back part of its stake from Yahoo Inc.

Microsoft to incubate 10 Indian start-ups

Global software major Microsoft will incubate 10 early-stage technology start-ups in cloud computing, internet and mobile using its Accelerator for Windows Azure programme to help them build businesses, a top official said Wednesday.

HP to lay off 27,000 as profit slides 31%

Hewlett-Packard Co plans to lay off roughly 27,000 employees or about 8% of its workforce over the next couple of years to jumpstart growth and save up to $3.5 billion annually, sending its shares up 11%.

Apple: U.S. e-book lawsuit 'fundamentally flawed'

Apple Inc is rejecting charges that it conspired to fix prices of electronic books, calling the U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit a "fundamentally flawed" endeavor that could discourage competition and harm consumers.

Jury deals big blow to Oracle in Android case vs. Google

Google Inc's Android mobile platform has not infringed Oracle Corp's patents, a California jury decided, putting an indefinite hold on Oracle's quest for damages in a fight between the two Silicon Valley giants over smartphone technology.

RIM's head of global sales leaving BlackBerry maker

The head of global sales at Research In Motion Ltd has resigned to take on a leadership role in another industry, the BlackBerry maker said on Wednesday, a major blow ahead of make-or-break product launches due later this year.

Facebook, banks sued over pre-IPO analyst calls

Facebook Inc and banks including Morgan Stanley were sued by the social networking leader's shareholders, who claimed the defendants hid Facebook's weakened growth forecasts ahead of its $16 billion initial public offering.

Facebook settles lawsuit over "Sponsored Stories"

Facebook Inc has agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged the site's "Sponsored Stories" feature publicized users' "likes" without compensation or the ability to opt out, according to a court document filed on Tuesday.

Google completes takeover of Motorola Mobility

Google Tuesday finalized its $12.5 billion deal for Motorola Mobility, a key manufacturer of smartphones and other devices which puts the Internet giant in head-to-head competition with Apple.

Internet domain name project relaunches after software bug

A project to allow companies to set up a website with almost any address has relaunched after a software glitch exposed sensitive details of applications last month, forcing it to shut down.

Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system

Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series -- featuring an upgraded cloud computing service -- marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer said Tuesday.


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