Apple app store hits 10 billion downloads
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple says that its app store has hit the 10 billion downloads mark. The milestone, announced on Apple Inc.’s website Saturday, arrives as the company’s hugely popular smart phone is likely to become even more popular with the addition next month of Verizon Wireless as a carrier….
Palestinian charged with insulting leader online
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A reporter tagged in a Facebook image that mocked the Palestinian president said Saturday he faces trial for insulting a public figure, raising concerns about freedom of speech in the Western-backed Palestinian Authority….
In shake-up, Google tries to hold off new threats
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is richer than ever, but it’s not as cool as it once was….
Facebook raises $1B more from non US investors
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook said Friday it has raised $1 billion from non-U.S. investors, which combined with an infusion from Goldman Sachs and Russia’s Digital Sky Technologies in December, brings the haul from its latest round of funding to $1.5 billion….
Google developing Groupon competitor called Offers
NEW YORK (AP) — Google Inc., which has expanded beyond its core search operations into mobile phones and other products, is developing a local coupon service similar to Groupon….
Smart phones foster dumb habits among pedestrians
NEW YORK (AP) — It was a miserable morning in New York, rain falling heavily and a 30 mph wind that made holding an umbrella difficult. Yet a man walked briskly up Fifth Avenue, balancing his umbrella and dodging pedestrians as he texted from his smart phone….
LG Display suffers 4th-quarter loss on EU fine
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — LG Display suffered a net loss in the fourth quarter after it was slapped with a hefty European Union fine for price fixing late last year….
3-D means headaches to many, yet companies push on
NEW YORK (AP) — From Hollywood studios to Japanese TV makers, powerful business interests are betting 3-D will be the future of entertainment, despite a major drawback: It makes millions of people uncomfortable or sick….
Smartphone maker HTC reports profit jump
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s top smartphone maker HTC said Friday its fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled from a year earlier amid strong demand in global markets….
Hewlett-Packard replaces a third of its board
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.’s decision to replace a third of its board of directors is the latest milestone in a marathon management makeover that the technology icon hopes will allow it to move on after a series of management scandals….