- Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit over MacBook logic boardsApple Inc won the dismissal on Thursday of a lawsuit accusing it of defrauding consumers by selling MacBook laptop computers that contained "logic boards" it knew were defective, and which routinely failed within two years. Read more »
- Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit over MacBook logic boardsApple Inc won the dismissal on Thursday of a lawsuit accusing it of defrauding consumers by selling MacBook laptop computers that contained "logic boards" it knew were defective, and which routinely failed within two years. Read more »
- Google to start selling auto insurance in the U.S., analyst saysGoogle Inc may be moving into the U.S. auto insurance market with a shopping site for people to compare and buy policies, an analyst said on Thursday, as it continues to shift its attention to the automotive industry. Read more »
- Google to start selling auto insurance in the U.S., analyst saysGoogle Inc may be moving into the U.S. auto insurance market with a shopping site for people to compare and buy policies, an analyst said on Thursday, as it continues to shift its attention to the automotive industry. Read more »
- Blunders begone! Golden Globes burnish Hollywood credibilityFour years ago Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais turned his sharp tongue on voters of the awards show, ridiculing them for nominating the poorly reviewed Johnny Depp-Angelina Jolie action thriller "The Tourist." Read more »
- Media embracing digital TV with strings attachedMedia companies that are starting to allow their programs onto Internet-delivered TV and mobile devices are putting limits on digital rights as a safety hatch if problems arise with the new distribution systems, executives say. Read more »
- Media embracing digital TV with strings attachedMedia companies that are starting to allow their programs onto Internet-delivered TV and mobile devices are putting limits on digital rights as a safety hatch if problems arise with the new distribution systems, executives say. Read more »
- Maryland politician apologizes over threat to sue local paperA Maryland politician who said he would sue a newspaper if it printed his name, Kirby Delauter, has apologized after his threat garnered national attention, the targeted newspaper reported on Thursday. Read more »
- Starboard reiterates Yahoo should combine with AOLActivist-investor Starboard Value LP has reiterated that Yahoo Inc should consider a merger with AOL Inc and cut costs to improve profits, spurred by media reports that Yahoo is exploring other large-scale acquisitions. Read more »
- REFILE-Europe's media differ over publishing Charlie Hebdo cartoons(Clarifies in paragraph 18 that some UK newspapers carried images of Charlie Hebdo front pages) Read more »
- Canadian radio star faces new sex chargesCanadian radio star Jian Ghomeshi was charged with three more counts of sexual assault in a court appearance on Thursday in a widening sex scandal that has prompted suspensions at the country's national public broadcaster. Read more »
- EU mergers and takeovers (Jan 8)The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: Read more »
- Fitch Updates Recovery Analysis for U.S. Telecom and Cable Companies(The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, January 08 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has published an updated recovery analysis for U.S. Telecommunication and Cable companies including the following: --Level 3 Communications, Inc. --Sprint Corporation The interactive recovery analysis worksheet is available at 'www.fitchratings.com' under the following headers: Sectors>>… Read more »
- Roularta to sell seven French magazines to tycoon Patrick DrahiBelgian publisher Roularta Media Group said it would negotiate exclusively with French businessman Patrick Drahi towards a sale of seven magazines including newsweekly L'Express. Read more »
- Sony to delay sale of PlayStation 4 in ChinaSony Corp will delay sales of the PlayStation 4 gaming console in China, originally scheduled for Jan. 11, due to "various factors", the company said in a statement on Thursday. Read more »
- UPDATE 2-Sony to delay sale of PlayStation 4 in ChinaSony Corp will delay sales of the PlayStation 4 gaming console in China, originally scheduled for Jan. 11, due to "various factors", the company said in a statement on Thursday. Read more »
- Samsung Electronics tips first annual profit fall in three yearsGlobal smartphone leader Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Thursday confirmed expectations for its first annual profit decline since 2011, although a pickup in the fourth quarter hinted that earnings may have stabilized in the short term. Read more »
- PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Jan 8The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Read more »
- Superheroes triumph at People's Choice awardsThe people have spoken and superheroes continue to rule the movie pack, as Captain America, Iron Man and Batman were among the top winners at the People's Choice awards on Wednesday. Read more »
- UPDATE 3-Samsung Elec tips first annual profit fall in 3 yrs* Q4 profit likely 5.2 trln won, vs 5 trln won analyst f'casts Read more »