Google turns to users for guidance on US maps
Google Inc. doesn’t hesitate to seek directions when it comes to trying to improve its online mapping service. That’s why Google is asking its users to add more details to […]
Supreme Court hears arguments in Microsoft patent case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments from Microsoft Corp. asking it to overturn a $290 million patent infringement judgment against the world’s largest software maker, a ruling […]
Ireland lures Hunt Valley software developer ZeniMax
ZeniMax Online Studios of Hunt Valley, a developer and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced plans to open a customer support center in Galway, Ireland. The company, which creates […]
Baltimore-based Metastorm to be acquired by Canadian firm
Canadian business software maker OpenText has entered into an agreement to buy Metastorm Inc., with the Baltimore-based software firm becoming a subsidiary. Metastorm stockholders will receive $182 million under the […]
Founder to help Google try to regain its hip
SAN FRANCISCO — Google is richer than ever, but it’s not as cool as it once was. Facebook boasts 500 million members who share 30 billion links, notes and photos […]
With new Fodor travel app, no one knows you’re a tourist
NEW YORK — Tourist in my own city? Ack. I learned within days of moving to New York City earlier this year that a) Times Square must be avoided at […]
Tech Talk: WordPress opening up new high-tech worlds
We all say the name Google with hushed reverence for its business model and aggressive ownership of the ability to slice and dice the Internet. Since its rise, we’ve all […]
Business software battle begins between makers Oracle, SAP
OAKLAND, Calif. — A battle between two of the world’s biggest makers of business software hinges on the value of a trove of millions of stolen customer-support documents. In its […]
AT&T launching 3 Microsoft-powered phones
NEW YORK — AT&T will launch three new smart phones ahead of the holiday shopping season that run on Microsoft‘s new mobile software. The phones will be a test of […]
Intel Corp. to buy McAfee in push beyond PC chips
SAN FRANCISCO — Intel Corp. is making the biggest acquisition in its history with the $7.68 billion takeover of computer-security software maker McAfee Inc., an expensive example of Intel’s commitment […]





