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Dell's 1Q earnings fall 79 pct as PC sales sag

Dell's first-quarter earnings plunged 79 percent as the shift to smartphones and tablets reduced demand for the company's personal computers.

Dell raises intrigue by rescheduling 1Q report

Struggling personal computer maker Dell will report its latest quarterly earnings ahead of schedule in a move likely to spur speculation that the results will be dismal.

Microsoft touching up Windows 8 to address gripes

Microsoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in personal computer sales.

New device uses hand motions to control computers

But while Kinect is meant for living rooms and dancing games, Leap Motion is designed for people to use while seated and moving their hands just a few inches from laptops and personal computers.

Leap jumps to capture next step in motion control

But while Kinect is meant for living rooms and dancing games, Leap Motion is designed for people to use while seated and moving their hands just a few inches from the screens of laptops and...

Rebel Dell shareholder demands more information

Dell's largest independent shareholder is turning up the pressure against the proposed $24.4 billion sale of the struggling personal computer maker to a group of investors that includes its CEO.

Microsoft's IE 10 browser coming to Windows 7 PCs

Tuesday's release of Internet Explorer 10 is aimed at PCs running on Windows 7, the most used version of Microsoft Corp.'s flagship operating system for PCs.

Dell's $24.4B deal opposed by major stockholder

Dell's largest stockholder, aside from the struggling personal computer maker's CEO and founder, is trying to thwart the company's plans to sell itself for $24.4 billion.

Shareholder suit challenges Dell buyout plan

A lawsuit challenging plans to take troubled personal computer maker Dell Inc. private is being filed in Delaware.

Lenovo profit boosted by smartphones, tablets

Personal computer maker Lenovo Group said Wednesday its quarterly profit rose 28 percent on strong sales of smartphones and tablet computers but warned this year's market will be tough.

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SAN FRANCISCO: Dell's dismal 1Q illuminates PC maker's challenges

Overall revenue in Dell's PC division dropped 9 percent to $8.9 billion from last year.

Dell's dismal 1Q illuminates PC maker's challenges

Overall revenue in Dell's PC division dropped 9 percent to $8.9 billion from last year.

Icahn, Southeastern challenge Dell takeover plan

One of the biggest critics of Michael Dell's plan to take the company he founded private has...