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U.S. says "virtual fence" on border ready for use WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A high-tech "virtual fence" on part of the U.S. border with Mexico is finally ready for service and the technology can fight illegal crossings all along the frontier, the Homeland Security chief said on Friday.
Sony to buy LCD TV panels from Sharp: source TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp is planning to start buying TV-use liquid crystal display (LCD) panels from Sharp Corp as early as in the next business year that begins in April, a source close to the matter said on Saturday.
Belgrade smash 'n' grab becomes YouTube smash hit BELGRADE (Reuters) - A video of two young women looting with gay abandon during rioting in the Serbian capital Belgrade was becoming a Balkan smash hit on the video-sharing website YouTube on Friday.
Britain threatens legislation over Internet piracy LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will impose legislation on Internet service providers (ISPs) by April 2009 if they do not work with the music and film industries to curb illegal downloading, the government said on Friday.
EU, U.S. vow crackdown on computer counterfeits BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU and U.S. senior officials said on Friday they would crack down on counterfeiting of computer components after they seized over 360,000 fake items in just two weeks in a joint operation at the end of last year.
China asks Web sites to eradicate porn, violence BEIJING (Reuters) - China has called on domestic Web sites to sign a voluntary pact governing online video and audio content, saying they should exercise self-censorship to ensure a "healthy and orderly" cyberspace.
Detroit funds sue Yahoo over Microsoft rebuff LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two Detroit pension funds sued Yahoo Inc and its board on Friday for rejecting Microsoft Corp's unsolicited $41.2 billion offer in a sign of growing shareholder frustration with the online search and media company.
Nokia Siemens nears Ericsson in mobile networks HELSINKI (Reuters) - Recently founded Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) closed in on Ericsson's lead in the cutthroat global market for wireless network gear in the fourth quarter, research firm Dell'Oro said.
Deadline in Viacom, Google copyright suit extended NEW YORK (Reuters) - A deadline for Google Inc to turn over documents in Viacom Inc's $1 billion copyright lawsuit against the Web search leader has been extended by two months by a federal judge.
Microsoft says jobs aplenty even after Yahoo deal SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp suggested on Friday that it had no plans to make major lay-offs if it succeeded in buying Yahoo Inc, saying there were plenty of employee opportunities throughout the company.
Sprint expected to undercut rivals' call plans NEW YORK (Reuters) - No. 3 U.S. mobile service provider Sprint Nextel Corp is expected to offer flat-rate calling plans at up to a 40 percent discount to its rivals, hurtling the industry into a price war, analysts said on Wednesday.
Nintendo and Microsoft unveil indie games services SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp and Nintendo Co Ltd unveiled on Wednesday new online services for their video game consoles to showcase games by independent developers, part of a push by the companies to tap enthusiasm for so-called casual games.
Amazon to support Blu-ray format NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc announced its support for Sony Corp's Blu-ray format on Wednesday, days after Toshiba Corp pulled the plug on the rival HD DVD format, as key studios and retailers also took Blu-ray's side.
Microsoft to release "Gears" sequel in November SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp will release a sequel to blockbuster "Gears of War" video game in November, giving it another key title to help fend off Sony Corp's PlayStation 3, the game's creator said on Wednesday.
Microsoft cuts Canadian Xbox 360 console prices TORONTO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp announced late on Wednesday it will cut the prices of its Xbox 360 video-game consoles as it continues to battle Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3 for dominance of the gaming market.
