Ethical iPhone 5 petitions to be delivered to Apple stores
Two petitions asking Apple to improve conditions for overseas workers will be hand delivered by watchdog group SumOfUs to a handful of Apple's retail stores tomorrow.
Hackers release source code for Symantec's PCAnywhere
Following a series of threats and alleged negotiations, hackers have released the code for Symantec's remote control software.
Paul McCartney pulls tracks from streaming services
Paul McCartney follows bands such as AC/DC and Coldplay in snubbing streaming services, pulling all his music from Spotify and Rhapsody.
Shanghai Tower elevator to climb at 40 mph
Mitsubishi Electric says its new technology will allow elevators in the Shanghai Tower, under construction, to travel some 40 mph.
IBM tips into microscopic manufacturing
Fabrication is moving to the nanoscale, aided by a super-hard tip 10,000 times smaller than a pencil point that could be used for microscopic biosensors and optical probes.
Calif. pension fund says Facebook's board needs women
California State Teachers' Retirement System, the second-largest pension fund in the U.S., says the social network should add women to its board of directors.
Startup Secret 32: Doers over thinkers
The startup CEO has to do everything, but there's one thing especially that only the CEO can do. Consultants ideally have recent operational experience very relevant to your needs.
Nokia Lumia 800 reportedly launching Feb. 14 for $899
Nokia is preparing to unveil a special $899 bundle of its Lumia 800 Windows Phone handset in the U.S. next Tuesday, according to story on The Verge.
Taking on Syria, Anonymous breaks into Assad's server
Massive e-mail dump reveals media planning in advance of Syrian president's memorable interview with Barbara Walters in December.
Amazon adds Viacom shows, expands streaming selection
Netflix says HBO is the company's No. 1 competitor, but not everyone agrees. One analyst says Amazon looks more and more like a major threat.
Apple asks for governing rules on mobile patents
The iPhone maker says that the mobile industry lacks "consistent adherence to Frand principles" and wants the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to step in.
Angry Birds part of flock of first Windows Store games
Due to launch in preview mode this month, Microsoft's Windows Store will reportedly offer a variety of games in its initial selection, including Angry Birds, Toy Soldiers, Reckless Racing, and Rocket Riot.
Google gets Greenpeace props for work on energy
Greenpeace tries to cast some light on the energy sources behind data centers and commend IT companies that advance clean energy and efficiency through tech. Facebook and Apple aren't quite there yet, it says.
Pinterest making money by adding tracking code to certain user pins
The new online pinboard is apparently making money by adding tracking code to certain user-submitted pins and getting a cut when someone buys something though the pin. Should this be disclosed?
Facebook's new photo viewer an homage to Google+
The world's largest social network now shows images on the left side of the screen and comments and basic information to the right of the picture.
Putting Google's Search Plus into context
All told, with Search Plus Your World, Google is simply doing what its competitors have long attempted and consumers are demanding, legal advisers Marvin Ammori and Luke Pelican argue.
iPhone drives Sprint growth, but drags loss to $1.3B
Sprint Nextel added the most customers in a quarter in six years, thanks in large part to the sale of 1.8 million iPhones.
Nginx tries converting Web-server popularity into money
The open-source software for housing Web sites is widely used by big names including Facebook and Hulu. Now it's a startup selling services, too.
EA's vision to become more like Apple and Amazon
Electronic Arts Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore sees its Origin online platform as a way to directly connect with consumers, similar to Amazon's store or Apple's iTunes. He also draws comparisons to Macy's too.
Nokia cuts 4,000 as it moves manufacturing to Asia
Factory workers in Finland, Mexico, and Hungary will lose their jobs this year as Nokia follows its peers to tap into Asia's manufacturing might.