BusinessWeek Online -- Technology

Blu-ray Isn't Getting Much Traction

Thu, 8 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Sony won the battle to be the standard for HD-DVD. Can it persuade strapped consumers to buy in?

A Peek at the BlackBerry Bold

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:51:00 EDT

Stephen Wildstrom tries Research in Motion's new smartphone, which could solidify RIM's dominance in the corporate market

Physician, Reveal Thyself

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:18:00 EDT

A report that 72% of journal articles on heart stents in 2006 failed to note who funded the research draws sharp criticism of disclosure practices

Yahoo: A Bigger Bargain Than Ever

Fri, 9 May 2008 18:26:00 EDT

Shares have slipped well below Microsoft's buyout price, and that presents a great opportunity for investors

Facebook: Friends with Money

Fri, 9 May 2008 17:32:00 EDT

The social network taps a fresh source of funds for $100 million and will buy more servers to support its growth in users and applications

Microsoft's Southeast Asia Boost

Fri, 9 May 2008 00:38:00 EDT

Who needs Yahoo? While hobnobbing with officials in Indonesia, outgoing Chairman Bill Gates announces several e-government deals

Circuit City Gives Up the Fight

Fri, 9 May 2008 23:01:00 EDT

The electronics chain puts out the "For Sale" sign, hiring Goldman Sachs to assist on a deal, most likely with Blockbuster

Setting Sun

Fri, 2 May 2008 16:44:00 EDT

In light of a surprising third-quarter loss, analysts sound cautionary notes and CEO Schwartz announces plans to lay off up to 2,500 employees

The Mac in the Gray Flannel Suit

Thu, 1 May 2008 20:30:00 EDT

More office workers infatuated with iPods and iPhones are demanding Macs. Is business ready? Is Apple?

Apple Continues to Ripen

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:01:00 EDT

In its fiscal second quarter, the iPhone maker escaped the slowdown that's hurting other consumer-oriented companies. But can it remain unscathed?

Inside Microsoft's War Against Google

Fri, 9 May 2008 01:04:00 EDT

With Yahoo off the table, Microsoft plans to challenge Google's online-ad juggernaut alone. A behind-the-scenes look at its provocative strategy

Can Craigslist Stay Oddball?

Thu, 8 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The Web phenom was never into maximizing profits. A scrap with eBay may change things

MySpace: Going Places

Fri, 9 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Hoping to renew its growth, the social network will let users transport their profiles to other sites, such as Yahoo and eBay

The (Virtual) Global Office

Fri, 2 May 2008 01:36:00 EDT

Moving beyond Second Life marketing, many companies are infiltrating virtual worlds for employee meetings, mixers, and recruiting

How Google Fuels Its Idea Factory

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:16:00 EDT

CEO Eric Schmidt describes the simple principles driving the company's steady stream of innovations

Technology vs. Personal Interaction

Wed, 7 May 2008 23:08:00 EDT

Peter Handal of Dale Carnegie advises business owners on using technology without losing crucial personal interactions

Business Software for Free

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Management software that's easy—and free

Work Visas: Lose the Lottery

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:01:00 EDT

The H-1B system needs an overhaul. For now, let's award visas to the highest-paid foreign workers and top graduates from top U.S. schools

Alcatel's Russo: There Is No Downturn

Thu, 8 May 2008 21:29:00 EDT

The CEO of Alcatel-Lucent, the world's largest telecom equipment maker, says the industry's outlook may be uncertain but growth opportunities remain

Putting WiMax on the Fast Track

Wed, 7 May 2008 07:03:00 EDT

Tech giants Google and Intel will partner with Sprint Nextel and Clearwire to develop a $14.5 billion ultra-fast mobile network

Another Blow to Sprint Nextel

Mon, 5 May 2008 22:25:00 EDT

The loss of 800,000 Qwest customers to Verizon Wireless comes as spin-off and takeover talk heats up

Why Samsung and LG Scare Motorola

Thu, 1 May 2008 01:58:00 EDT

With a slew of multimedia cell phone models, the Koreans are grabbing market share in both the U.S. and emerging markets

Why AT&T May Deep-Discount the iPhone

Thu, 1 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

With competitive pressures mounting, the phone company may cut the iPhone's price to boost demand—and cement its relationship with Apple

Best Buy Barges into Europe

Thu, 8 May 2008 13:28:00 EDT

The U.S. electronics giant will get 50% of Carphone Warehouse's retail business, which has stores in nine countries. But the British tieup comes at a risky time

Matsushita: Defying the Skeptics

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:47:00 EDT

The company is relying on developing markets, and especially BRIC, to meet its ambitious targets for sales of plasma and LCD TVs

Nintendo Down, But Not Out

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:01:00 EDT

In spite of record earnings and the continued popularity of the Wii, the console maker's shares were down 2%. Most think the dip is temporary

A Clearer Picture for Flat-Panel TVs

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Sound legend Dolby and rival THX are offering new ways to bring those images into much sharper focus. Question is, will manufacturers bite?

More Static for Sirius-XM Deal

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

The FCC is under pressure to force stiffer restrictions on the satellite radio providers but Sirius and XM have very little leeway

MySpaceTV: Teaching New Media Old Tricks

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:07:00 EDT

News Corp. aims to make its new Web-TV venture a stripped-down version of Fox, with three-minute episodes sponsored by the likes of Ford

Does She Look Like a Music Pirate?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Inside Tanya Andersen's private war with the recording industry. Hint: She's winning

Chip Equipment: Hitting Bottom?

Wed, 7 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT

After a year of suffering, and a sharp decline, makers of semiconductor equipment are gearing up for a new spending cycle in 2009

Electronics Retailers: A Rebate Rush?

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Amid speculation the U.S. stimulus program may boost sales, S&P says the industry's fundamentals are positive. Its top pick: Best Buy

Venture Capital Still Loves the Net

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:44:00 EDT

VC firms doubled their investment in U.S. Web outfits in the first quarter, but a weak IPO market means they'll have to keep injecting cash

Is Ethanol Getting a Bum Rap?

Thu, 1 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Corn-based fuel isn't the villain critics contend, but shifting to other crops is critical

Bureaucracy Hampers an E. coli Weapon

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:17:00 EDT

French biotech GeneSystems developed a system to detect the deadly bacterium before it reaches supermarket shelves, but it faces red tape and resistance

X Prize: $100 Million for Clean Fuels

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:01:00 EDT

In a bid to speed innovation, the foundation plans awards for breakthroughs in biofuels and other alternative-energy fields

The Dark Side of Web Anonymity

Thu, 1 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Malicious gossip posted by unidentified users is sparking a new debate about free speech online

Spending Like Mad Men on Cable TV

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Fierce competition to create the hit shows that boost ratings may start eating away at profits

Nokia Starts Listening

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Tired of losing ground in the U.S., the handset maker is ready to customize phones for carriers