Digital Life
Xbox 360 takes aim at Sony in Japan
Microsoft geared up for launch, but delayed release of 3D fighting game could temper early sales of console.
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NTP says payment would end RIM dispute
Patent holding firm would accept 5.7 percent of revenue generated by U.S. sales of the BlackBerry to settle court battle.
December 9, 2005, 11:50 AM PST
Creative wants to make Apple pay
Maker of rival MP3 players says it owns patent for iPod music navigation and plans to "pursue aggressively" royalties.
December 9, 2005, 9:14 AM PST
Ogre to slay? Outsource it to China
Affluent online gamers are paying workers at Chinese game-playing factories to play games' early rounds for them.
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December 9, 2005, 5:05 AM PST
Sony says PS3 still on track for spring launch
Sony says game console's on track despite industry speculation that the scheduled launch could face delays.
December 8, 2005, 8:20 PM PST
EA bid sends Jamdat shares up
World's biggest video game publisher says it will buy Jamdat, a maker of mobile games, in a $680 million deal.
December 8, 2005, 5:43 PM PST
Consumers snap up LCD monitors
People shoving at Wal-Mart weren't just looking for cheap notebooks. They also bought LCDs, research firm says.
December 8, 2005, 11:00 AM PST
Commentary: RIM on the brink
As the long-running patent battle enters its last days, don't look for the BlackBerry maker to shut down--but it will start hobbling.
December 8, 2005, 7:04 AM PST
RIM speaking to NTP through mediator
NTP co-founder says his holding company hasn't talked with RIM since June about a possible lawsuit settlement.
December 8, 2005, 5:59 AM PST
Microsoft to phase out toxic plastics
In response to environmental concerns, software giant plans to end use of polyvinyl chloride plastic by Dec. 31.
December 7, 2005, 9:20 AM PST
South Korea fines Microsoft $32 million
Gimme a turkey on rye with a side of Sinatra
Greenpeace: HP stands for 'harmful products'
VCs invest in alternate reality
Virtual stars compete for real money
New gateway to multiple virtual worlds?
HP defends environmental record ahead of protest
Xbox 360 to hit Korea in February
Court blocks Illinois video game laws
Insiders: Digital living room still just a dream
Man sues Microsoft over alleged Xbox 360 glitch
The tech inside Cirque's big tent
Bye Bye BlackBerry?
Music players, game consoles top lists
Matsushita bets big on plasma
EA sued over feature in 'Madden NFL'
Consumers snap up computers on Black Friday
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