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Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark in Japan
TOKYO - Apple Inc has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said on Monday, signaling the iPhone maker may be moving ahead with plans for a watch-like device as gadget makers turn their attention to wearable computers.
Facebook ad products director to join online-payment firm Square
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook Inc's director of advertising products has been hired by Square in a significant coup for the young online-payments company.
Square's website for small businesses takes on e-commerce giants
SAN FRANCISCO - Since 2010, Square Inc's matchbox-sized card readers have steadily supplanted credit card machines in coffee shops and corner stores across the United States.
Microsoft releases 'refined' Windows, revs up developers
SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp released a test version of its Windows 8.1 software on Wednesday, bringing back the "start" button and adding a host of features it hopes will appeal to users, while spurring developers into writing more applications for it.
Apple CEO's stock grant now subject to share performance
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc> Chief Executive Tim Cook's one-time stock award worth over $413 million as of Friday is now partly subject to the performance of the shares, a move that followed discussions with the company's largest shareholders.
Technology unlocks gate to Wimbledon's English garden
LONDON - Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis championship, is embracing new technology with an iPad app to appeal to a younger audience.
Apple warns of "chilling effect" as antitrust trial ends
NEW YORK - Apple Inc, on trial for allegedly colluding to raise the price of e-books, said on Thursday an adverse ruling would have a "chilling effect" on how businesses investigate new markets.
Dixons sees no let up in UK tablets boom
LONDON - British sales of tablet computers are booming, Europe's second-biggest electricals retailer Dixons said, underpinning profit growth and offsetting weak markets in debt-squeezed southern Europe.
Nvidia's stock jumps on license plan; Wall Street eyes Apple
- Shares of chipmaker Nvidia surged nearly 6 percent on Wednesday after the company said it plans to license its graphics technology, opening the door to new business with Apple, Samsung Electronics and other mobile device makers.
Nvidia to license graphics technology: CEO
SAN FRANCISCO - Nvidia Chief Executive Jen-Hsun Huang said he will license graphics technology to other companies, a new model for the chipmaker that could lead to new business with Apple, Samsung and other mobile device makers.
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