Vizio Widens Lead in U.S. LCD Television Sales

Vizio widened its lead in the U.S. liquid-crystal-display television market in the fourth quarter, according to a new report from research firm iSuppli. Samsung and Sony lost market share from a year ago, although Sony gained g…

Facebook Blocks Some Apps in an Attempt to Reduce Spam

In an attempt to crack down on spam, Facebook has shut down a number of third-party software applications in the past week. The move could signal that the world’s most popular social network plans maintain righter control over …

Samsung Goes Thin to Launch a Laptop War With Apple

Samsung is out to boost its laptop sales by 80% this year, and key to that effort will be its supersvelte 9 Series notebook. Aimed directly at Apple’s MacBook Air, the new machine is a move to refocus on high-end gear — with a…

Apple Investors Aren’t Stressed About Succession Planning

At the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting, investors rejected a proposal by the Central Laborers’ Pension Fund, which called for Apple’s board of directors to establish guidelines for adopting and disclosing a written CEO s…