Technology Report: Developers get early taste of Windows 8

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	09/13/2011
Good afternoon Bit Intel Corp and Google Inc launched a development partnership aimed at accelerating the chipmaker's foray into smartphones. They will work together to optimize future versions of Google's Android mobile software for Intel's "Atom" processors, hoping to speed the development and time-to-market of future Intel-powered smartphones. Microsoft Corp handed out sleek new tablet computers with a test version of Windows 8 at its annual developer conference, to spark excitement over its new operating system. Cisco Systems Inc CEO John Chambers said he remained upbeat about technology spending by customers despite an uncertain economic outlook. Dell Inc, the world's second-largest computer maker, is cautiously optimistic that its strong performance in Europe and Asia will continue, but is concerned about U.S. government spending, an executive said. The forecasts will be key for BlackBerry maker Research In Motion this quarter, as investors grope for hints that the company's long downturn is coming to an end. Nintendo's attempt to rescue its failed 3DS handheld games gadget failed to dispel market gloom, triggering a 5 percent share slide and stoking deep worries for an iconic brand desperate to win back users. LATEST NEWS Developers get early taste of Windows 8 September 13, 2011 05:06 PM ET ANAHEIM, California (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp handed out 5,000 sleek Samsung tablet computers running a test version of Windows 8 at its annual developer conference on Tuesday, hoping to stoke excitement over its new operating system. | Full Article Google bid for Motorola rose in negotiation: filing September 13, 2011 07:51 PM ET (Reuters) - Google Inc raised its offer for Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc by 33 percent to $12.5 billion over two weeks of negotiations between the two companies, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. | Full Article Exclusive: U.S. in criminal probe of eBay employees September 13, 2011 07:08 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have launched a criminal probe into whether eBay Inc employees took confidential information from classified ad website Craigslist as eBay sought to build a rival service, a copy of a grand jury subpoena obtained by Reuters shows. | Full Article Cisco slashes sales outlook, enters new era September 13, 2011 06:58 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc slashed its long-term forecasts, acknowledging an end to an era of scorching growth after cutting thousands of jobs in a sweeping four-month reorganization. | Full Article Intel, Google unveil Android mobile partnership September 13, 2011 04:03 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp and Google Inc launched a development partnership on Tuesday, the latest effort by the world's dominant maker of PC microprocessors to break into the booming smartphone market. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Bets on euro zone progress boost Wall Street September 13, 2011 07:54 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks gained on Tuesday as investors bought shares beaten down in recent weeks and bet European leaders would take action soon to ease the Greek debt crisis. | Full Article International alarm over euro zone crisis grows September 13, 2011 07:30 PM ET BERLIN/ROME (Reuters) - International alarm over Europe's debt crisis hit new heights on Tuesday, with President Barack Obama pressing the bloc's big countries to show leadership as talk of a Greek default escalated and markets heaped pressure on Italy. | Full Article JPMorgan Q3 trading revenue down 30 percent September 13, 2011 05:57 PM ET (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co's trading revenue is running 30 percent lower this quarter than the previous period, while investment banking fees are likely to fall by about 50 percent, a senior executive said on Tuesday. | Full Article Airlines cite solid demand despite iffy economy September 13, 2011 04:25 PM ET (Reuters) - U.S. airlines may face a challenging outlook for the rest of the year, but strong travel demand and fourth-quarter capacity cuts are ensuring that airlines fly full airplanes, executives said on Tuesday, and their shares rose sharply. | Full Article Fed set to give economy therapy, not shock treatment September 13, 2011 07:44 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve, facing rising global financial strains and recession fears, is poised to increase downward pressure on longer-term interest rates next week in a bid to accelerate a sputtering U.S. recovery. | Full Article U.S. TOP NEWS Taliban attack across Kabul, target U.S. Embassy Jailed Americans to be freed soon: Ahmadinejad Republicans step up criticism of Obama's jobs plan News Corp shareholders file new allegations Senate panel backs freeze in Pentagon base budget RELATED VIDEO A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. 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