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Week in review: Social media open for business

March 28, 2008 12:27 PM PDT

The formation of a group to promote universal standards for social-network apps stood out amid a slew of headlines this week about companies merging, collaborating, or restructuring.
(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers)

Motorola considers cell phone biz spinoff

February 8, 2008 12:44 PM PST

Company says it might consider busting into pieces to revive its ailing cell phone business. But is it the right move?

Motorola's Zander out after Razr deemed one-hit wonder

November 30, 2007 3:42 PM PST

Two years ago, Ed Zander was flying high on the success of the Razr. Now he's stepping down as CEO after failing to come up with an encore.

Aruba strikes back at Motorola's patent claims

October 22, 2007 12:30 PM PDT

Sued by Motorola in August over four WLAN-related patents, Aruba is now countersuing, arguing that its use of the patents had gone unchallenged for years.

Motorola's internal VC and early money's role

July 11, 2007 8:46 AM PDT

Jim O'Connor, who heads the company's internal venture capital fund, explains how it's helping the cell phone maker gain competitive ground.

Motorola waits on 802.11n approval

May 29, 2007 6:12 AM PDT

Company says it won't sell equipment using the next-generation Wi-Fi standard, as Intel and others are, until it's IEEE-certified.

Motorola to buy video-encoding company

May 18, 2007 7:02 AM PDT

Modulus Video will complement recent acquisitions of video, networking firms, Motorola says.

Is Motorola's cell phone revamp enough?

May 16, 2007 6:47 AM PDT

Handset maker is packing its old phones with new features to revive its brand and reach profitability. But critics wonder if the tactic will work.

Week in review: Controversy from Cupertino to Capitol Hill

May 11, 2007 5:33 PM PDT

Congress rethinks Real ID, but it might be too late; Steve Jobs responds to stock option allegations with snark; and The Simpsons' video game debut is announced.

Zander hails the cell phone's future

May 9, 2007 5:28 PM PDT

Motorola's CEO says sophisticated software and hardware could make the smart phone as central to the home and office as the PC.

What's next for Motorola?

May 9, 2007 6:09 AM PDT

Now that its battle with investor Carl Icahn is behind it, the company can focus on rolling out new, innovative cell phones.

Icahn's showdown with Motorola reaches final hour

March 26, 2008 11:21 AM PDT

Shareholders will vote Monday evening to determine if the billionaire investor will win seat on Motorola's board.

Another salvo in Icahn's bid for Motorola board seat

May 1, 2007 3:25 PM PDT

Carl Icahn and the handset giant send dueling letters to investors elucidating their positions.

Investment advisers weigh in on Motorola and Icahn

April 25, 2007 1:12 PM PDT

Two institutional investor advisory services issue recommendation on whether Carl Icahn should win a contested seat on Motorola's board.

Motorola boosts TV tech with Terayon buy

April 24, 2007 6:49 AM PDT

Phone maker spends $140 million on video infrastructure provider in move to bulk up cable offering and further diversify its business.

Motorola: A CTIA wallflower

March 30, 2007 6:51 AM PDT

The handset maker announced updates to its Razr, but the world's most popular cell phone just doesn't generate buzz like it used to.
Photos: Motorola's CTIA lineup

Icahn ups bid for Motorola board seat

March 13, 2007 8:11 AM PDT

Activist investor Carl Icahn buys more shares, intensifying effort to win one of cell phone maker's 13 director posts.

Motorola snags developer of wireless HD

March 13, 2007 7:29 AM PDT

Amimon tech designed to allow high-definition connectivity among TVs, PCs, sound systems and other media-system components.

Motorola rejects Icahn's board bid

March 6, 2007 4:23 AM PST

Company urges shareholders not to sign proxy cards for billionaire activist investor, who wants seat on Motorola's board.

Handset makers get in on location services

February 16, 2007 5:55 AM PST

Nokia, Motorola are set to offer their own navigation services, which could put them in competition with mobile operators.
Photos: Nokia, Motorola navigators