New York Times Technology News

Texas Probes Google on Ranking of Search Results

September 3, 2010 - 11:43pm
The Texas attorney general has opened an antitrust investigation into how Google ranks search results, striking at the heart of its main search business.

A Move by Sony, to Compete With the Wii

September 3, 2010 - 10:00pm
Sony's new PlayStation Move gives the Nintendo Wii some competition.

Spammers Quick to Embrace Ping, Security Firm Says

September 3, 2010 - 9:56pm
Apple's new music social network is especially vulnerable to spam, a security firm says.

No, Facebook Places Is Not Tracking You

September 3, 2010 - 9:56pm
A widely circulated message on Facebook is spreading some misinformation about the site's Places service.

Texas Attorney General Investigates Google Search

September 3, 2010 - 9:45pm
Google said that the Texas attorney general is conducting an antitrust review on the fairness of Google's search results.

Google to Simplify Its Privacy Policies

September 3, 2010 - 9:43pm
Google will update its privacy policies next month to offer simpler, more transparent language, but a privacy expert worry that the changes are actually bad for consumers.

Talking Business: The Struggle for What We Already Have

September 3, 2010 - 9:40pm
The angst over net neutrality reaches from boardrooms to living rooms, but take heart: companies will breach its principles at their own peril. Consumers have come to expect an open Internet.

YouTube Ads Turn Videos Into Revenue

September 3, 2010 - 4:28pm
YouTube is expected to turn a profit this year, on revenue of about $450 million, with help from its onetime critics.

Consumer Watchdog Group Goes After Google

September 3, 2010 - 4:26pm
A consumer watchdog group began an advertising campaign aimed at Google and its chief executive. It hopes to create a "Do Not Track Me" list for Web users.

From Apple, a Step Into Social Media for Music

September 3, 2010 - 2:52pm
Apple on Wednesday introduced a social media service geared to music lovers that is built into iTunes, revamped its lineup of iPods and unveiled an upgraded version of its set-top box.

Of Two Minds About Books

September 3, 2010 - 2:42pm
The book business tries to serve two readers, the one who loves the tactile page and the one who loves the digital ease.

How to Pep Up a Cheap PC

September 3, 2010 - 12:22pm
What performance gains can you expect when you add a discrete graphics card to a cheap PC?

App Smart Extra: Create Grocery Lists

September 3, 2010 - 11:52am
Grocery Gadget, while costing $5, is one of the most useful apps for managing grocery lists.

Mormon Media Empire Goes More Digital

September 3, 2010 - 11:23am
The Deseret News has laid out an ambitious plan to enhance its digital coverage and begin using a collection of freelance contributors to supplement its news report.

Why I.B.M. Took a Different Path in Storage

September 3, 2010 - 10:43am
I.B.M.'s strategy in the storage business has been guided by its research labs spotting future trends.

H.P. Wins 3Par as Bidding War Ends

September 3, 2010 - 8:22am
Dell on Thursday withdrew from the bidding for 3Par, which agreed to be acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $33 per share.

Tip of the Week: Where Is That Attachment?

September 3, 2010 - 7:00am
How to find an errant attachment.

H.P. Outbids Dell for Data Storage Company

September 3, 2010 - 1:01am
Hewlett-Packard offered about $2.3 billion, ending an 18-day bidding war. The price reflects a growing urgency to use acquisitions to fuel growth.

Video Game Maker Take-Two Reports an Unexpected Profit

September 3, 2010 - 1:01am
The publisher of the Grand Theft Auto video games raised its outlook on the strength of its newest release, Red Dead Redemption.

What It Means When YouTube Gets Small, and Big

September 3, 2010 - 12:06am
People are increasingly watching YouTube videos on cellphone screens, which could lead to new kinds of videos and advertising.