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Technology (New) Independent group inspecting Apple suppliers

By PETER SVENSSON,AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 13, 2012 at 10:13 AM PST

Apple said Monday that an independent group, the Fair Labor Association, has started inspecting working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled.

Technology (New) AT&T now slowing some of heaviest 'unlimited data' customers

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 13, 2012 at 10:08 AM PST

Mike Trang likes to use his iPhone 4 as a GPS device, helping him get around in his job. Now and then, his younger cousins get ahold of it, and play some YouTube videos and games.

Technology Netflix settlement trims 14 pct off 4Q earnings

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE,AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 11, 2012 at 10:52 AM PST

Netflix pressed the rewind button on its fourth-quarter earnings after settling allegations that the video subscription service violated a consumer-privacy law.

Technology U.S. video game sales fall 34 percent in January

By Associated Press Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM PST

U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 34 percent in January from a year earlier to $751 million due to the lack of new game titles, according to market researcher NPD Group.

Technology NY attorney general ends lawsuit against Intel

By Associated Press Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM PST

Intel Corp. is paying $6.5 million as part of a deal to terminate an antitrust lawsuit filed against the chip-maker by the New York attorney general's office.

Local & Regional City's test of emergency message system goes better this time

By Bill Roberson, KATU News Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 1:56 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 9, 2012 at 3:09 PM PST

Randy Neves with the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) said "by and large, the test seems to be working well. So far." He called a January 26 test of the system a "failure."

Technology Report says Apple to unveil new iPad in March

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 12:50 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST

A news report says Apple plans to unveil a new iPad early next month.

Technology Facebook discloses details on bonuses

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 8:41 AM PST

Facebook's top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are eligible for twice-a-year bonuses of up to 45 percent of their base salaries and other earnings, according to a Wednesday regulatory filing.

Technology Oracle to pay $1.9 billion for Taleo Corp.

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 8:40 AM PST

Oracle is paying $1.9 billion for Taleo Corp., a company that helps businesses manage their employees.

Technology Romanian accused of hacking NASA-JPL computers

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 8:39 AM PST

A federal grand jury has indicted a Romanian citizen on charges he hacked into 25 climate-research computers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.

Technology Review: Soulo converts iPad into karaoke machine

By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 2:10 PM PST

Karaoke lovers typically fall into two categories: Those who enjoy it, and those whose arms have to be twisted to get up and sing in public.

Technology Rambus, Nvidia sign patent licensing deal

By Associated Press Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:26 AM PST

Technology licensing company Rambus Inc. said Wednesday it has signed a licensing agreement with chip maker Nvidia Corp. to settle a long-running patent dispute.

Technology Chairman, 3 others out in Yahoo board shake-up

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:25 AM PST

Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock and three longtime board members are stepping down, submitting to the demands of many frustrated shareholders who blame them for contributing to the follies that have dragged down the Internet company's revenue and stock price.

Technology 2.1 million viewers live stream Super Bowl online

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:13 AM PST

That's a small fraction of the record 111.3 million viewers that watched NBC's broadcast of the big game. But it was still enough to make it the most-watched single-game sports event online, according to the network.

Technology Hackers post police officers' personal info

By Associated Press Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:26 AM PST

Hackers affiliated with the Anonymous hacking group obtained more than 150 police officers' personal information from an old website for the West Virginia Chiefs of Police Association and posted it online.

Technology President Obama embraces his inner science geek (Photo Gallery)

By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM PST

"The Secret Service is going ot be mad at me about this," President Barack Obama said as he fired a student's marshmallow air cannon at the White House Science Fair.

Technology 4 Yahoo board member including chair leaving

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM PST

Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock and three longtime board members are stepping down, fulfilling the wishes of many frustrated shareholders who believe the directors have been part of the problem that has dragged down the Internet company's revenue and stock price.

Technology Looking for work? There may be an app for that

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 8:29 AM PST

Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in apps — the services and tools built to run on smartphones, computer tablets and Facebook's online social network.

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