Technology Report: Google topples Nokia from smartphones top spot

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	01/31/2011
Good afternoon Bit LATEST NEWS Google topples Nokia from smartphones top spot HELSINKI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android dethroned Nokia's Symbian as the global leader in smartphone software during the last quarter of 2010, ending a reign that began with the birth of the industry a decade ago. | Full Article Intel discovers chip flaw in midst of major launch January 31, 2011 04:07 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp found a defect in one of its chips, hurting its credibility during a major product launch and at a time when demand for microprocessors in PCs is being threatened. | Full Article LG plans European mobile swipe payment system in 2012 January 31, 2011 12:50 PM ET AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - LG Electronics plans to launch a swipe payment system for product and service retailers in Europe next year, which would allow consumers to make payments at the check-out using their smartphones. | Full Article Toshiba faces $100 million gender bias lawsuit January 31, 2011 03:53 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - A senior human resources manager at Toshiba Corp has filed a $100 million lawsuit accusing a U.S. unit of the Japanese technology company of gender bias against women in pay and promotions. | Full Article Facebook shopping discount service reaches Europe January 31, 2011 02:18 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Facebook expanded its shopping discount service to five European countries and Canada on Monday, part of its push to help brands communicate with its users. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Stocks gains on earnings January 31, 2011 04:31 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Monday on strong earnings and signs of a strengthening economy, even as a surge in the price of oil highlighted the potential for increased political risk in the Middle East to upset markets. | Full Article Exxon shares rise as profit tops Street view January 31, 2011 03:40 PM ET HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp reported a better-than-expected 53 percent increase in quarterly profit, helped by a lower tax rate and a surge in natural gas production in Qatar and the United States. | Full Article Factory and spending data support strong growth tone January 31, 2011 04:13 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Factory activity in the U.S. Midwest hit a 22-1/2 year high in January as orders surged and employment prospects brightened, providing a fresh signal that the economy would stay on a solid growth path this year. | Full Article Goldman's Tourre cannot delay SEC case, judge says January 31, 2011 02:21 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc vice president Fabrice Tourre lost his bid to delay depositions in a U.S. regulator's lawsuit accusing him of misleading investors about a product linked to subprime mortgages. | Full Article Banks more upbeat about 2011 loan quality January 31, 2011 02:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Banks were the most optimistic in years as 2011 began that they will not have to write off as many bad business and consumer loans this year, a survey issued by the Federal Reserve showed on Monday. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Mubarak offers talks, pushed by army, U.S. and protests Judge strikes down healthcare reform law Chrysler projects profitable 2011 ahead of IPO Support grows for lengthening Greek debt payback Iran could have nuclear weapon by 2012: Britain RELATED VIDEO Funds flow to emerging clean tech Entrepreneur's Edge: PassionFruit Games Stem cells could regrow joints A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Senator moves to ban drug sold as bath salts Full Article Pet owners fete dogs with lavish birthday parties Woman who dumped condiments in book drop pleads guilty Superbowl a magnet for under-age sex trade - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend