Restructuring expenses will take further toll on the computer maker's earnings, likely weighing on shares and delaying its turnaround

  The social network gives in to complaints, granting users greater control over a system that shares information about Web activity

  Hits from Verizon Wireless and the European Commission are unlikely to break Qualcomm any time soon

  An L.A.-area company and ESPN offer college football fans the chance to create their own national championship playoffs online if they're not thrilled with the bowls

  The World Economic Forum has bestowed the coveted honor on 39 companies, which could become the Googles, a previous winner, of tomorrow

  Microsoft notes almost half the global smartphone market is in China, Japan, and the rest of the region, and plans to promote its mobile operating system in China

  A $2.5 billion cash infusion from Citadel helps relieve the firm's toxic debt problem. But the bailout comes at a high price

  Its environmental ranking of Sony, Nintendo and other electronics makers raises consumer awareness—but does it factor into buying decisions?

  Hewlett-Packard appears unscathed by a slowdown in tech spending: On Nov. 19 it reported solid growth and increased forecasts for next quarter

  At India's HCL Technologies, workers get to grade the boss, and everybody can see the ratings

  The iPod, iPhone, and especially the Mac fueled a record-breaking quarter. And Apple expects to beat the consensus again next quarter

  As the tech industry girds for third-quarter earnings, analysts are turning their attention to next year. Many don't like what they see

  After pressure from MoveOn and members, the social network may change a policy on sharing info on users' Web buying and activities

  Serial entrepreneurs, lots of broadband, and multilingual style blend to raise a bumper crop of search engines, video sites and other Net companies