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WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, December 7, 2009

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
Google's putting barcodes in store windows across the U.S. Intel scraps its graphic chip plan. Amazon plans updates for the Kindle. Barnes & Noble delays Nook store sales again.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Dec. 7, 2009

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
Intel suffers a setback regarding a new chip ... Dell is taking steps toward a bigger push into mobile devices ... the FCC is looking into wireless-contract cancellation fees ... and in-store sales of Barnes & Noble's Nook e-book reader are delayed again. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, December 4, 2009

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
The FCC's probing Verizon's early cancellation fees. Microsoft's new Bing Maps photo features. A peek ahead to 2010.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Dec. 4, 2009

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
Videogame maker Take-Two Interactive issues another disappointing forecast ... the Comcast-GE-NBC deal faces a lot of scrutiny ... and Bing Maps get more zing. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, December 3, 2009

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Comcast and GE strike the NBC deal. Wal-Mart launches a videogame war. Scotland Yard goes after online bad guys.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Dec. 3, 2009

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
Wal-Mart is temporarily slashing prices on 50 popular videogames ... Comcast is poised to announce a deal that would give it control of GE's NBC Universal ... online sales on Cyber Monday were fairly strong ... and Tiger Woods' online reputation takes a beating. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, December 2, 2009

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Peace, of sorts, between AT&T and Verizon Wireless. The Comcast/NBC Universal announcement could come Thursday. Microsoft says it's not focused on paying publishers to exit Google.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Dec. 2, 2009

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
Google will let publishers set a daily limit on the number of articles readers can view for free ... Nokia is suing Asian LCD makers ... and Detroit's car makers are reaching out to young consumers who spend a lot of time online. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Dec. 1, 2009

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
Cyber Monday runs up some strong numbers ... NCR is set to announce plans to roll out 200 Blockbuster-branded DVD-rental machines in New York City ... and holiday shopping by mobile phone is soaring in popularity. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 30, 2009

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
Barnes & Noble's Nook reader will be delayed a week in stores. EBay's still in hot water in Europe. PCs were solid sellers on Black Friday.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 30, 2009

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
Cyber Monday has arrived, but online shopping is already well under way ... Barnes & Noble's e-book readers won't be in stores for another week ... the Call of Duty videogame franchise has surpassed the $3 billion mark in global sales ... and we'll tell you about the world's most-expensive iPhone. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, Nov 27, 2009

Fri, Nov 27 Listen
The iPhone hits South Korea, video game sales sputter, tips for Cyber Monday and Wall Street closes lower

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 27, 2009

Fri, Nov 27 Listen
Apple turns up the heat against Psystar, some Black Friday shopping ideas and scammers are targeting work at home hopefuls. Tom Ortuso has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 25, 2009

Wed, Nov 25 Listen
Facebook prepares to go public...Time Warner Cable launches a "Roll over or get tough" campaign. Finding TV shows online.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 25, 2009

Wed, Nov 25 Listen
Facebook may be preparing for an IPO ... Microsoft's finance chief is leaving ... the notion of news-content blocking draws more fire ... and reporter Katherine Boehret checks out Clicker.com. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 24, 2009

Tue, Nov 24 Listen
Electronics sales are up so far this month. Smartphones rank high as gifts. HP's profit up on cost-cutting. Controlling electronics with your brain.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 24, 2009

Tue, Nov 24 Listen
Consumer-electronics sales could be fairly strong this holiday-shopping season ... HP's profit rises on cost-cutting ... AT&T offers some new pricing plans for Web surfers ... and AOL is laying off its logo. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 23, 2009

Mon, Nov 23 Listen
Microsoft and News Corp. discuss a web deal. Ebay's back after technical problems. Volunteers bail out of Wikipedia.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 23, 2009

Mon, Nov 23 Listen
Microsoft and News Corp. discuss a Web pact ... Wal-Mart.com is flexing its muscles ... you can trade in unwanted gadgets for cash ... and Wikipedia is losing volunteers. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 20, 2009

Fri, Nov 20 Listen
It's too late to order another reader for Christmas. Google's adding speech recognition to YouTube. Cutting prices on some smartphones.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 20, 2009

Fri, Nov 20 Listen
Dell's quarterly profit plunges ... Intuit's forecast disappoints ... Microsoft says Windows 7 is selling well ... and we'll tell you about the 12 (online) scams of Christmas. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 19, 2009

Thu, Nov 19 Listen
Major job cuts coming at AOL. Google's "Chrome" operating system's still a year away. Trouble with a router crashes an FAA computer system.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 19, 2009

Thu, Nov 19 Listen
Sony's e-book reader might not get there in time for the holidays ... Dell earnings are in the spotlight today ... Congress is taking a closer look at high-tech advertising ... and the FBI thinks terrorists are exploring cyber attacks. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 18, 2009

Wed, Nov 18 Listen
Fed mulls rules and fees to spur net access. Choosing your own computer for work. Solar panel makers look for local ties.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 18, 2009

Wed, Nov 18 Listen
The FCC today will lay out the case for expanding broadband Internet service, which could mean higher charges for phone customers ... MySpace may buy online music service Imeem ... and we look at some of this holiday season's hot gadget gifts. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 17, 2009

Tue, Nov 17 Listen
Bing continues to gain search market share. Applied Materials is buying Semitool. Stickups and burglaries are on the rise at work.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Editiion, Nov. 17, 2009

Tue, Nov 17 Listen
Google and Univision strike a deal ... the date is set for Time Warner's AOL spinoff ... Vonage dials up a settlement with regulators ... and there's an iPhone app that, when used with a car-alarm system, can remotely start your vehicle. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 16, 2009

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
Cisco raises its offer for Tandberg. Hacking calculators, just for the fun of it. Protecting all that info on your mobile phone.

WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Nov. 16, 2009

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
Dell is launching a smart phone in China and Brazil ... Cisco increases its bid for Norway's Tandberg ... the EU says it has an "open mind" about the Oracle-Sun deal ... and we'll tell you how the Web can help you get the most of out of your frequent-flier miles. Jim Chesko reports.

WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, November 13, 2009

Fri, Nov 13 Listen
Switzerland has a beef with Google. An international cable merger is in the works. Technology may be coming to your morning shower.

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