Technology and the Internet
Qualcomm Inc. said Monday that it was expanding its wireless semiconductor capabilities with the acquisitions of a company that develops Wi-Fi technology for laptops and hotspots, and a business that specializes in Bluetooth connections between mobile devices such as cellphones and headsets.
Dec. 5, 2006
Firm Developing Defense Technologies, Investing in Start-Ups
March 26, 2000
Business
Rumors out of Iraq still move the market, but warnings from tech firms and concerns about the economy keep investors skittish.
April 9, 2003
* Newell Rubbermaid Inc., maker of Berol pens, Levolor blinds and other consumer products, said it cut 400 jobs at its Rubbermaid unit and lowered its second-quarter profit outlook because of promotional costs and a prolonged regulatory review of the Rubbermaid acquisition made in March.
June 2, 1999
Smith Micro Acquires Phone Technology: Smith Micro Software Inc. said Tuesday it has acquired the technology to process and store telephone messages through computers from Dove Computers, which declared bankruptcy in 1992.
March 15, 1995
Irvine’s AST Research Inc. sold for an undisclosed sum its line of Apple computer products to Orange Micro Inc. in Anaheim.
April 14, 1989
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Motorola Inc. are expected to unveil a strategic technology-sharing alliance today, with AMD expected to use Motorola’s copper process technology to make faster chips, industry sources said.
July 20, 1998
Wall Street: Dow racks up its biggest one-day gain in six weeks as investors fuel a strong rally. But some analysts remain skeptical.
Sept. 26, 2002
Facing strong competition from rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc., chip maker Intel Corp. on Monday modified its plans for upcoming server microprocessors, starting in 2007.
Oct. 25, 2005
After years of absorbing most of the blows in its bitter fight with Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices is finally getting its revenge.
Dec. 20, 1991