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Oracle hires former HP CEO Hurd as president

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 8:00pm
Mark Hurd, who resigned suddenly from Hewlett-Packard last month amid an ethics controversy, will now be reporting directly to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.

Former HP CEO Mark Hurd heading to Oracle?

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 11:33am
Hurd and Oracle are in negotiations to have the former HP chief join Oracle as a senior executive, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Week in review: Apple harvests iPods, Apple TV

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 10:00am
Social-networked iTunes accompanies new iPods, while other companies look for a piece of digital distribution pie. Also: Net neutrality

How 'Catfish' filmmakers took Facebook plunge (Q&A)

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 6:00am
In an interview, CNET's Ina Fried speaks with the three filmmakers behind "Catfish"--that other Facebook movie. This one is both a documentary and a thriller.

TI reveals new, teensy projector chip

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 5:21am
The new nHD model of the Pico DLP line has better optical performance and lower power consumption, Texas Instruments says.

Acer comes back down to earth, Dell rises

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 3:17pm
Fastest-growing PC company of the last few years stumbles during the second quarter. Observers say it has to do with Acer's reliance on notebook sales as desktops gain.

Two years on, Chrome reshapes browser market

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 9:37am
The influence that Google's browser has had on the market is broader than its actual use. On Chrome's second anniversary, Google releases the sixth stable version.

HP wins 3Par for $2.4 billion

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 8:41am
update Dell walks away from the storage company after a bidding war that started at $18 a share and ended up with Hewlett-Packard's winning offer of $33 a share.

A peek inside a new HP Netbook and ultrathin

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:52pm
The newest compact laptops from Hewlett-Packard strike an improved balance between performance and power efficiency.

Tab tweaks land in Chrome Canary

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 6:47pm
Google adds a new labs feature to its bleeding-edge version of Chrome to make it easier for users to test features that are still in development, but at least partially ready for users to explore.

For 99 cents, Amazon sells shows, Apple rents them

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 4:31pm
A number of Fox shows are for sale on Amazon's video service for the same 99 cents that Apple is charging to rent the shows.

Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to manufacturers

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:00pm
With most of the engineering done, Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to its OEM and carrier partners for final customization in preparation for a holiday launch.

Cisco, Itron team on smart-grid networking

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 1:59pm
Cisco and smart-meter maker team on communications system based on IP to connect everything from people's homes to power distribution equipment on the grid.

IBM ships 5.2GHz chip, its fastest yet

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:48pm
A chip in IBM's new zEnterprise System clocks in at 5.2GHz. The fastest IBM microprocessor to date is targeted at mainframes. It packs in four cores, plus a respectable helping of DRAM.

IE slips in usage share; Chrome resumes growth

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:19pm
In August, earlier trends reasserted themselves, with IE dipping, Chrome rising, and Firefox flat. Microsoft is happy to see IE6 on its way out.

Windows 7 continues to gain ground on Vista

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:39am
Usage of Microsoft's Windows 7 outpaces that of Vista for the second month, though XP remains the dominant operating system, Net Applications says.

Survey: Few companies virtualizing critical apps

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:14am
Despite hype and promise of virtualization, many companies are avoiding the tech for mission-critical applications. A new survey helps to explain why.

Exploring a healthy cloud-computing job market

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:23am
In a struggling economy, the tech industry is a shining light. Even within the strong tech economy, though, cloud computing stands out right now.

Microsoft brings back Windows 7 'family pack'

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:02am
Once again, though, the software maker bills the three-copy bundle of Windows 7 Home Premium as a limited-time, "while supplies last" offer.

Benchmarking-software industry remains profitable

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:01am
A new survey suggest that SaaS companies can remain highly profitable, even in a down economy.