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Sony to sell off VAIO brand, expects $1B loss

Feb 6, 2014
Sony of Japan struggles with the Microsoft problem: finding its way in the land of Apple and Samsung.

When airlines outgrow their computers

Apr 17, 2013
American lost access to its computer system yesterday and had to ground hundreds of flights. Maybe it's time for the industry to hit the update button.

Tablets square off with PC's

Apr 12, 2013
Forget Europe's weak economy and Windows 8, something else has got PC sales down: Tablets.

Software update for your iPhone! Should you accept?

Feb 25, 2013
Last week NASA lost direct contact with the International Space Station while updating their computer software. NASA may have learned their lesson, but have you?

How Americans rank industries' reputations

Aug 23, 2012
Which industries do well in public opinion polls? Computers get mostly positive marks, as do retail and anything having to do with food. The federal government and oil and gas, not so much.

For public good, not for profit.

'SimCity' to return next year, in 3D

Mar 8, 2012
The first "SimCity" came out 23 years ago. But a new version will debut next year. How will it fare in the competitive gaming market?

Ode to the 'Start button'

Feb 29, 2012
Microsoft's iconic workhorse is gone from the latest version of Windows.