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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Technology Report: Google drops key patent claims against Microsoft

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Google drops key patent claims against Microsoft
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google unit Motorola Mobility has asked a trade panel to drop two key patents from an infringement complaint that it filed against Microsoft, according to a filing at the International Trade Commission.
Verizon CEO says no Verizon Wireless buyout talks with Vodafone
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is not in talks with Vodafone Group Plc about taking full ownership of their Verizon Wireless venture, despite market speculation this week that such a deal could happen, Verizon's top executive said.
Samsung seeks broader chip base as Apple cuts loose
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co is looking to supply chips to more Chinese and other emerging smartphone makers, the head of its system chip business said, to counter any fall-off in demand from Apple Inc, which is weaning itself off Samsung chips used in its iPhones and iPads.
SiriusXM expects 2013 revenue to exceed $3.7 billion
(Reuters) - Satellite radio company Sirius XM Radio said it estimated 2013 revenue to be more than $3.7 billion.
EU lawmakers seek to limit use of data by internet firms
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Internet companies such as Facebook and Google may have to get more permission to use information if European Union lawmakers give users more control over their personal data.
Shaw profit up on higher rates, raises dividend
(Reuters) - Canada's Shaw Communications Inc said on Wednesday that quarterly profit and revenue rose as higher cable and satellite rates offset a net loss of video cable and satellite television subscribers.
Justice Department against most sales bans for infringing key patents
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies that own a key patent, such as those that ensure mobile and other electronic devices work together, should be allowed to win sales bans as a punishment for infringement only in rare, very specific cases, the Justice Department and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said in a joint policy statement on Tuesday.
Panasonic considers headcount savings, asset sales in revival plan
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Japan's Panasonic Corp may see its headcount fall further and may sell non-core money-making business units to raise cash, president Kazuhiro Tsuga told reporters at the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Samsung's big push for 2013: content, corporates
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics, the global leader in consumer smartphones, is planning two major thrusts in 2013: bulking up mobile content and moving faster into the corporate market dominated by Research in Motion.
UK retailer Jessops enters administration
LONDON (Reuters) - Camera specialist Jessops called in administrators PwC on Wednesday, becoming Britain's first high street casualty following a tough Christmas for retailers.
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