Microsoft appeals EU fine
The software giant said Friday that it was appealing against a record €899 million fine imposed by the European Commission for using high prices to discourage software competition.

U.S. military had counterfeit computer gear, FBI says
The potential threat, according to the FBI, includes the remote jamming of supposedly secure computer networks and gaining access to supposedly highly secure systems.

Best Buy and Carphone Warehouse in joint venture
The $2.1 billion deal will create a business capable of competing with DSG International, formerly called Dixons, and Kesa Electricals, which owns the French group Darty.

Microsoft calls on movie makers to promote Vista
The contest is another example of the popular marketing trend known as user-generated content.
- Gates says Microsoft will go it alone
- Small victory for Microsoft's Zune over iPod

Chief fuels talks of Deutsche Telekom takeover of Sprint Nextel
As the company reported soaring profit, the Telekom chief executive, Rene Obermann, said he would not rule out a deal.
- Under pressure, telecoms in Europe seek acquisitions
- 2 setbacks for Deutsche Telekom

Gadget lovers, take note
Sooner or later, everything goes digital, but an effective version of that old standby, the pen, has been elusive.
- Tech expert says gadgets stymie innovation

Warner Brothers to close two specialty film divisions
Picturehouse, known for art films like "Pan's Labyrinth," and Warner Independent Pictures, which distributed "March of the Penguins," will cease operations in the coming weeks, Warner Brothers said.

Cablevision to build wireless network
The company said that with over half the homes in its coverage area subscribing to high-speed Internet service, it had the "critical mass" to begin offering a wireless broadband service.

Murdoch keeps his sights on Newsday
Rupert Murdoch voiced skepticism that Cablevision can succeed in its bid for Newsday, the newspaper now at the center of a tussle among three New York moguls.

MTV to sell media buyers on ads mimicking shows
"We're looking to redefine the commercial experience," said John Shea, who runs the integrated marketing division for MTV and VH1.