Toshiba settles lawsuit over chip patent with former Japanese employee

Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. resolved a computer chip memory patent by a former employee Thursday, paying 87 million yen (US$750,000; euro596,000) in settling the lawsuit, officials said.

Web Site Touts Upcoming al-Zawari Message

Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader will soon issue an Internet message against Israel's fight in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, according to a message posted on an Islamic militant Web site Wednesday.

Northwest flights returning to normal after computer glitch

Northwest Airlines Corp. said it was able to fly its full schedule Wednesday after its computer system resumed normal operations.

Northwest flights returning to normal after computer glitch

Northwest Airlines Corp. said it was able to fly its full schedule after its computer system resumed normal operations.

REVIEW: Old-School Games on Xbox Live

The Xbox 360 is the most advanced video game console on the market right now. But apparently, high-def graphics and stereo surround sound aren't enough for everyone.

Microsoft to Show 'Arrested Development'

Microsoft Corp. will run free episodes of the quirky TV comedy "Arrested Development" through its MSN Video service later this year, making the show available online for the first time.

AOL Co-Founder Offers Merger Apology

AOL co-founder Steve Case has offered a qualified apology for his role in architecting the online company's disastrous combination with Time Warner Inc. "Yes, I'm sorry I did it," Case said on PBS's "The Charlie Rose Show" last Friday.

Students Charged With Professor Prank

Two students each face up to a year in jail for a prank that involved hacking into a professor's computer, giving grades to other students and sending pizza, magazine subscriptions and CDs to the professor's home.

Famed Hacker Felled by Flu

This Andean highlands capital has twice felled famed hacker and security consultant Kevin Mitnick. "I'm looking forward to getting on the first plane to the United States," Mitnick said Wednesday from his hospital room.

Microsoft acquires medical records system

Microsoft Corp. has acquired a patient information system that the world's largest software maker plans to sell to health care providers worldwide.

Laptop With Armstrong Worker Data Stolen

A laptop stolen from a payroll auditor contains personal information on 12,000 current and former Armstrong World Industries Inc. employees, the company said.

REVIEW: Lego kit makes it easier to build your own robot

It's fun when a collection of plastic parts seems to have personality.

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ExpressCard slot woes

Some notebook buyers are finding their machines are too far ahead of their time, writes David Flynn.

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Churn in camera market coming to an end

Camera makers report an interesting phenomenon: many customers are now buying their third or fourth digital camera.

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Mobile phone maker takes pirates to court

China has been doing a roaring trade turning out working duplicates of popular models from the major companies.

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