Google strikes at Microsoft
No longer just a search engine giant, Google is offering hybrid software that works offline and is encouraging developers to join in.

Palm explores niche between cellphone and laptop
The Palm Foleo will be sold starting this summer as an accessory to smartphones.

Yahoo tech chief to leave after reshuffle
The departure of Zod Nazem, one of Yahoo's longest-serving executives, follows a turbulent year that included a companywide revamping.

EU calls for voluntary restrictions on food ads aimed at children
In a report to Parliament, the European Commission says it will review measures taken by the industry in 2010.

Sprint gets piece of U.S. government telecommunications contract
The only company shut out when the U.S. awarded its last deal now has a chance to keep some of the business it has with federal agencies.

Deutsche Telekom executive with ties to Siemens steps down
Lothar Pauly is leaving as prosecutors investigate bribery allegations at his former employer.

Apple starts selling songs free of copying limits
Offering songs from EMI Group, iTunes Plus features tracks that are free of digital rights management technology.

CBS acquires Last.fm in bid for youth market
CBS paid $280 million for the service, which allows music fans with similar tastes to connect.

The End User: Cisco wants to be a household name
Long known inside technology circles for the hardware that connects computers to one another on the Internet, Cisco wants to link consumer digital devices like television set-top boxes, printers, phones, stereos and even refrigerators.

Motorola plans to cut 4,000 more jobs
The cellphone maker Motorola said it would cut another 4,000 jobs as part of a plan to improve sagging financial and operational results.