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Global cellphone sales dip as China buyers hold off

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:01:47 -0400

Global sales of mobile phones fell 2% in January-March after ten straight quarters of growth, as Chinese buyers held back in anticipation of new models and economic uncertainties weighed on developed markets, research firm Gartner said.

GM stops advertising on Facebook

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:52:16 -0400

General Motors Co will stop advertising on Facebook, a move that comes during the same week the social networking website is due to go public.

Facebook increases IPO range

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:17:35 -0400

Facebook Inc will increase the size of its initial public offering by 25% to raise about $15 billion, a source familiar with the matter said, as strong investor demand for a share of the No.1 social network trumped ongoing debate about the company's long-term potential to make money.

Survey: Android gains smartphone share

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:12:01 -0400

Google's Android smartphone software stretched its market lead in early 2012, helped by new models from handset makers like Samsung and HTC and piling the pressure on rivals like Research In Motion and Nokia.

CIBC, Rogers announce 'mobile wallet'

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:07:18 -0400

Mobile payments in Canada moved a step closer to reality on Tuesday as a major bank and the country’s largest wireless carrier teamed up to launch a “mobile wallet” that puts credit card credentials onto smartphones.

Man attached to iPod -- literally

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:05:17 -0400

Professional body piercer Dave Hurban is a man attached to his iPod. Literally.