How E-Books Are Changing the Economics of Writing

As electronic media accounts for a larger and larger portion of the book business, consumers are benefiting from lower prices for books, and manufacturers are enjoying massive sales. But how is the e-book revolution affecting a…

For Recession Victims, Gold Mining Pans Out

It’s not hard to see why Gold Rush: Alaska, the Discovery Channel’s new series on present-day gold prospectors has hit pay dirt. More than just a part of American history, panning for gold in the field has become a reasonable o…

Activision Seeks $400 Million from Rival Electronic Arts

Video game powerhouse Activision Blizzard (ATVI) is seeking $400 million in damages from Electronic Arts (ERTS) over its Call of Duty video game series.

Activision wants to add Electronic Arts as a defendant in a case against two former employees who…

Microsoft to Unveil Windows for Tablet Computers

Software giant Microsoft (MSFT) plans to unveil a version of its Windows operating system that runs on hand-held devices such as tablet computers.

Executives will debut the software at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, Bloomberg News reported…