Google, Motorola announce job cuts - Microsoft next?

August 27th, 2009 Microsoft cutting price of high-end Xbox 360NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. is slashing the price of the high-end Xbox 360 console by $100, matching Sony's $100 price cut for the PlayStation 3 last week.

September 10th, 2009 Motorola shows off its first Google Android phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Struggling handset maker Motorola has unveiled its first phone using Android. It is banking on Google's free operating system to power features and applications that will attract consumers looking to use their phones to connect with their friends, family and colleagues.

September 30th, 2009 T-Mobile to sell Motorola Android phone Oct. 19NEW YORK — T-Mobile USA plans to start selling the first phone from Motorola that uses Google's software on Oct.

July 30th, 2009 Motorola posts unexpected 2Q profitNEW YORK — Helped by deep cost cuts, Motorola Inc. on Thursday posted an unexpected profit for the second quarter after several quarters of losses, and said it expected things to keep improving this year.

August 5th, 2009 On the Call: EA CEO John RiccitielloVideo game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter Tuesday, and reaffirmed its adjusted guidance for the full fiscal year.

July 8th, 2009 Google's new operating system to take on MicrosoftMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google is developing a new operating system for laptop computers in its boldest challenge yet to Microsoft's control over people's computing experience.

July 8th, 2009 Motorola sells fiber-to-the-node product lineSCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Motorola Inc.

June 23rd, 2009 NetSuite names former Motorola CEO to boardSAN MATEO, Calif. — Business software maker NetSuite Inc.

September 10th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Motorola introduced its first smartphone based on Google's Android software Thursday, in a move that's key to the company's goal of regaining its place among the world's top cellphone manufacturers. The device, dubbed the Cliq, will first be made available later this year in the US through T-Mobile.

August 18th, 2009 Sony, Best Buy announce wireless audio systemNEW YORK — Sony Corp. and Best Buy Co.

September 10th, 2009 Motorola, in need of hit, shows off Android phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Struggling phone maker Motorola unveiled its first device using Google's Android system Thursday, banking on it to power features that will attract consumers looking to use their phones to connect with friends, family and colleagues. The Cliq comes with a touch screen and a standard, "QWERTY" keyboard that slides out from its side.

October 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading mobile manufacturer Motorola has launched seven new handset models, the company said in a statement Wednesday. The seven stylish handsets come with a range of features that provide an option affordable to everyone, said Faisal Siddiqui, country head (mobile devices) of Motorola India, in the statement.

August 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The world's largest software maker Microsoft and the biggest mobile phone maker Nokia Wednesday announced a partnership that will enable Microsoft Office to run on Nokia phones. The deal could be expanded in future to other software products.

August 19th, 2009 Summary Box: Sony cuts price of PS3 by $100GEARING UP FOR HOLIDAYS: Sony Corp.'s move to cut the price of its PlayStation 3 console by $100 comes well ahead of the holiday season and should boost sales not just for Sony but the video game industry as a whole during this important period. LONG EXPECTED: The 80-gigabyte PS3 will now cost $299 and a slimmer, lighter one is planned for the same price.

August 18th, 2009 Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100NEW YORK — After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony says it's slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299. Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will cut the price of the currently available 80 gigabyte PlayStation 3 effective immediately.