Technology Report: HP to merge printer, PC businesses

Click to View in Browser 03/21/2012 HP to merge printer, PC businesses SAN FRANCISCO, March 21 - Hewlett Packard Co will merge its printer and PC businesses, combining two of its largest divisions as Chief Executive Meg Whitman tries to jump-start growth at the technology company. Zynga buys OMGPOP games company (Reuters) - Zynga Inc is buying OMGPOP, maker of the popular game "Draw Something" for an undisclosed sum, as the company moves to expand its games lineup on mobile devices and Facebook. FCC proposal could help Dish wireless plan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Communications regulators proposed on Wednesday a more flexible use of satellite airwaves that could help Dish Network Corp launch a wireless cellular network. Chrome wins weekend browser battle with IE: report HELSINKI (Reuters) - Google Inc's Chrome web browser overtook Microsoft Corp's Internet Explorer (IE) to become market leader globally for the first time last Sunday, web analytics firm StatCounter said on Wednesday. Wal-Mart to offer Angry Birds merchandise, clues LONDON (Reuters) - The maker of the hit mobile game Angry Birds has struck a deal with Wal-Mart Stores Inc to embed clues to a new version of the game in merchandise sold in Walmart stores, hoping to lure Angry Birds fans through the doors and shoppers to the game. Electric car revolution faces increasing headwinds DETROIT (Reuters) - Scott Kluth has a love-hate relationship with his new Fisker Karma luxury electric sedan. Hedge fund Third Point files Yahoo board challenge (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Third Point on Wednesday filed a proxy statement with regulators seeking to install its own slate of directors on Yahoo Inc's board after criticizing the Internet company's recent appointees to the board. Olympus foreign shareholders renew call for "independent" chairman TOKYO (Reuters) - A group of foreign shareholders in scandal-hit Olympus Corp, including Southeastern Asset Management and Indus Capital, on Wednesday blasted the company's choice of chairman and renewed their call for someone more independent. Apple's iPad throws off much more heat: tests SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new iPad throws off a lot more heat than the previous version, lending weight to complaints on Internet forums that the hot-selling tablet computer could get uncomfortably warm after heavy use, an influential consumer watchdog found after running tests. Digital skills shortage leaves EU youth a step behind BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European policy makers have identified a large shortfall in computing and IT skills among young people that threatens to dent Europe's ability to compete and could exacerbate youth unemployment in the coming decade. Related Video Angry Birds' ambitious trajectory Flying robot swarms the future of search and rescue Mediafile Alistair Barr Eventbrite gets into the dongle business Lisa Richwine Comic '21 Jump Street' leads box office A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend