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Europe to issue tough new data-protection rules soon
Jan 22, 2012 14:12 EST
MUNICH/PARIS (Reuters) - The European Union will propose tough new rules in the coming days on how corporations handle Internet users' personal data, a long-awaited move that could have far-reaching implications for Web giants such as Google Inc and Facebook.
Sony Ericsson seen improving in Sony hands
Jan 18, 2012 19:13 EST
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson will deliver its final quarterly report as a joint venture on Thursday, before pinning its hopes on the consumer clout of its new sole owner Sony Corp to claw its way back into the top tier.
Sony Ericsson makes shock loss before ownership change
Jan 18, 2012 19:13 EST
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sony Ericsson on Thursday posted a shock loss due to tough competition, the global slowdown and restructuring, marring the final quarter before it is rolled into Japanese consumer giant Sony.
Sony Ericsson swings to Q4 loss before ownership change
Jan 18, 2012 19:13 EST
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sony Ericsson <6758.T> <ERICb.ST> posted a quarterly loss that missed all forecasts after losing in the battle for smartphone sales in the key year-end period, showing the challenge for Sony as it prepares to take full control of the joint venture.
Sony Ericsson loss heralds tough start for sole owner
Jan 18, 2012 19:13 EST
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sony Ericsson <6758.T> <ERICb.ST> was sucked back into a loss in 2011 by an industry slowdown and cut-throat competition, leaving new owner Sony facing an uphill struggle to join the top tier of handset providers.
Alleged Gene Simmons website hacker arrested
Dec 13, 2011 19:56 EST
(Reuters) - A man accused of being part of the hacking group Anonymous was arrested on Tuesday on charges of attacking the website of Kiss frontman Gene Simmons.
Alleged Gene Simmons website hacker arrested
Dec 13, 2011 18:43 EST
(Reuters) - A man accused of being part of the hacking group Anonymous was arrested Tuesday on charges of attacking the website of Kiss frontman Gene Simmons.
THQ cuts third-quarter sales forecast
Dec 07, 2011 17:13 EST
(Reuters) - THQ Inc <THQI.O> cut its fiscal third-quarter sales forecast by 25 percent as the game maker said one of its products was not selling as well as expected, and its shares fell in after-hours trading.
YouTube remake spotlights TV-style channels
Dec 02, 2011 17:54 EST
YouTube on Thursday unveiled a major redesign that showcases television-style channels and promises slicker integration with other Google online properties.
YouTube remake spotlights TV-style channels
Dec 01, 2011 19:12 EST
YouTube on Thursday unveiled a major redesign that showcases television-style channels and promises slicker integration with other Google online properties.
Activision CEO taunts EA, talks up "Skylanders"
Nov 28, 2011 19:07 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard <ATVI.O> Chief Executive Bobby Kotick told Reuters that stores may face a shortage of its new children's game this holiday season and tried to cast doubt on a rival's upcoming game that analysts say could eat into Activision's user base.
Activision CEO taunts EA, talks up "Skylanders"
Nov 28, 2011 19:06 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard <ATVI.O> Chief Executive Bobby Kotick told Reuters that stores may face a shortage of its new children's game this holiday season and tried to cast doubt on a rival's upcoming game that analysts say could eat into Activision's user base.
Activision's "Skylanders" may face retail shortage
Nov 28, 2011 16:14 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - People looking for Activision Blizzard's <ATVI.O> new children's game "Skylanders" this holiday season may be out of luck after the game sold better than expected, the video game maker's top executive said on Monday.
Activision's "Skylanders" may face retail shortage
Nov 28, 2011 15:24 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - People looking for Activision Blizzard's <ATVI.O> new children's game "Skylanders" this holiday season may be out of luck after the game sold better than expected, the video game maker's top executive said on Monday.
Chelsea manager defiant after home defeat
Nov 20, 2011 20:26 EST
Andre Villas-Boas has rejected suggestions that his position as Chelsea manager is under threat and insisted he has the full backing of owner Roman Abramovich despite Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Liverpool.
Sony chief to fight on after 'annus horribilis'
Nov 10, 2011 13:49 EST
Sony chief executive Howard Stringer said Thursday that he has no plans to step down and was "up for the fight" of turning the Japanese electronics giant around after a year of setbacks.
Rating agency puts Sony on negative credit watch
Nov 04, 2011 06:52 EDT
Standard and Poor's on Friday put Sony Corp. on a negative credit watch after the Japanese electronics giant warned it expected to slide to its fourth straight annual loss.
Sony shares sink on massive loss forecast
Nov 02, 2011 13:58 EDT
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp warned of a fourth straight year of losses, with its television unit alone set to lose $2.2 billion on tumbling demand and a surging yen, sinking its U.S. shares and raising concerns about the viability of its high-profile TV business.
Sony warns of 4th annual loss; flags $2.2 billion TV loss
Nov 02, 2011 12:26 EDT
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp surprised investors Wednesday by warning it is heading for its fourth straight annual net loss and that its TV business alone would produce a loss of $2.2 billion due to tumbling demand and a surging yen.
Sony warns of 4th annual loss; flags $2.2 billion TV loss
Nov 02, 2011 07:45 EDT
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp surprised investors on Wednesday by warning it is heading for its fourth straight annual net loss and that its TV business alone would produce a loss of $2.2 billion due to tumbling demand and a surging yen.
