Google says Apple's Siri technology threatens its search business, highlighting how voice technology is transforming search and potentially challenging Google's market dominance.
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JMP Securities analyst Alex Gauna this morning cut his rating on Nvidia shares to Market Perform from Market Outperform, with a new price target of $18, down from $20. The company is due to report FY Q3 results on Thursday. read »
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Apple has told iPhone 4S parts suppliers to delay part of their calendar Q4 shipments into the first quarter "as sales of the iPhone 4S have not been as strong as those concluded in the pre-sales period," according to DigiTimes, noting that the situation also reflects "shortages in the supply of some key components." The story, first reported in the Chinese-language Commercial Times, is attributed to "sources at the iPhone 4 supply chain." read »
Adobe Systems Inc. (ADBE) is being hammered this morning, with the shares off more than 10% ahead of the open as traders react to a slew of negative reports – including the end of development for its mobile Flash Player plug-in. Specifically, the company announced that it's cutting 750 jobs and taking a pre-tax charge of $87 million to $94 million in the fourth-quarter as part of a restructuring plan. read »
