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Apr 19, 2011

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 […]

Apr 18, 2011

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 […]

Mar 15, 2011

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 […]

Feb 3, 2011

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 […]

Jan 23, 2011

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 […]

Dec 29, 2010

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 […]

Nov 25, 2010

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 […]

Nov 2, 2010

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 […]

Oct 11, 2010

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 […]

Aug 19, 2010

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 […]