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Facebook is spending $60 million to recognize your face
John Moe Jun 20, 2012
The social giant bets big on facial recognition software, but what is it using that information for?
Greenpeace says Apple and Amazon have dirty clouds
John Moe Apr 19, 2012
Greenpeace says some companies running cloud services are doing better than others from an environmental stewardship point of view. It gives Amazon and Apple Fs. Plus, "The Legend of Grimrock" shows you the fun to be had while trapped in a dungeon.
Amazon acquires rights to James Bond novels
Stephen Beard Apr 18, 2012
Amazon is stepping up its publishing push, with help from none other than Agent 007. The online bookseller has just acquired the rights to the James Bond novels behind the movies.
How e-books can move forward after price-fixing lawsuit
Eve Troeh Apr 12, 2012
The Department of Justice is accusing Apple and five publishers fixing prices for electronic books, or e-books. Three of the publishers have already settled.
Apple, five publishers sued over e-book pricing
Sally Herships Apr 11, 2012
Federal and state prosecutors alleged Apple and five big publishers conspired to raise e-book prices to wage battle against Amazon.
With Kiva purchase, robots go the distance at Amazon
Bob Moon Mar 20, 2012
The giant online retailer buys robot-maker Kiva Systems for $775 million. The automatons will bring products to workers in Amazon's massive distribution centers.
Justice Department to sue e-book publishers, Apple
John Moe Mar 9, 2012
The Department of Justice is reportedly ready to sue over anti-competitive practices in the electronic book business.
Amazon gets physical to boost online sales
Sally Herships Feb 7, 2012
Online retailer Amazon plans to build five new warehouses in three states to cut delivery times, in the hope of boosting sales.
