Here are several more tech stocks that should see some changes today. The following stocks should see some movement: Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has announced a patent sharing program around WebM.
As part of protecting open source video formats from legal issues, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has announced a patent sharing program around WebM.

Matt Frost, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) senior business product manager for the WebM Project, said that, “CCL members are joining this effort because they realize that the entire web ecosystem – users, developers, publishers, and device makers – benefits from a high-quality, community developed, open-source media format. We look forward to working with CCL members and the web standards community to advance WebM’s role in HTML5 video.”

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has released a hardware firmware update for 2010 iMacs.
The firmware update released by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is for mid-2010 iMac systems that are having some issues with the booting process.

According to reports, the update is just a 767K download, which is available via software update or direct download.

As one of the issues addressed in the fix is related to storage devices, it may be necessary to reboot the system.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA)

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has planned to hire 300 new employees for its new Miramar call center.
A statement released by Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) said that its is planning to open a new Spanish-language call center in Miramar, creating 300 jobs by year-end.

Spanish-speaking consumers across the country who are responding to Comcast’s (NASDAQ:CMCSA) marketing efforts will be supported by the employees at the new center.

Filemon Lopez, senior vice president of Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Florida East Coast Region, said, “Philadelphia-based Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) chose South Florida for the call center because of the pool of talent that exists in Miramar and surrounding areas. One location answering Spanish-language customer calls will help Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) leverage all the tools and training. We felt our markets would be better served that way.”

There will probably be more movement as the stock exchanges continue for Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA).

Several tech stocks could see some changes today. The following stocks should see some movement: Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Dupont (NYSE:DD).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has been accused of representing Rio de Janeiro as a ‘mass of favelas’.
The search engine giant has found itself in a variety of disputes lately, and the latest comes from Brazil.

According to a report that appeared in a leading newspaper in Rio de Janeiro, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has marked middle-class neighborhoods in the city as ‘tiny and unknown’ shanty towns.

The newspaper said that Google is presenting a “false impression that the urban area is nothing more than an immense agglomerate of favelas”.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

It has been reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad 2 will be launched in India this week.
Rumors around Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) products are nothing special, but the latest will certainly make devotees in India happy.

According to a report that appeared in OnlyGizmos.com, the Mac Maker is almost ready to launch the second version of their revolutionary tablet in the sub-continent by the end of this week.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has not yet commented on the reports.

Dupont (NYSE:DD)

DuPont (NYSE:DD) has opened a new automotive development center in Shanghai, China.
The science based company DuPont (NYSE:DD) announced that it has opened a new automotive development center in Shanghai, China, for design and application program development services.

The center, similar to U.S. automotive centers, is located at the existing Research and Development center.

President of DuPont (NYSE:DD) Tony Su said, “This new automotive center provides a platform for our customers to access the integrated capabilities of our company and allows us to collaborate more closely with our customers to address challenges as well as growth opportunities in the automotive market”.

We may see more movement as the stock markets continue for Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Dupont (NYSE:DD).

Here are the final tech stocks that may see some changes today. The following stocks should see some movement: Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

It has been reported that Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has acquired PushLife, the app developer which has ties to music-related software.
An announcement posted on the home page of PushLife says that ‘We are pleased to announce that we’ve been acquired by Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)’.

The move is considered to be part of enhancing the search engine giant’s upcoming venture, Google Music.

PushLife is an app developer that lets users transfer music from Windows Media library and Apple iTunes to non-Apple devices.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has decided to sell a cheaper version of its most popular product, the Kindle e-reader, supported by on-screen ads.
Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), the U.S. online retailer, has announced that it has plans to sell a cheaper version of its Kindle electronic reader, but users will have to view on-screen ads.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) said in a press release that the new electronic reader, named ‘Kindle with Special Offers’, will cost 114 U.S. dollars, 25 dollars less than the cheapest ad-free Kindle model.

The new device will ship on May 3 and is now available for pre-order to U.S. customers.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has started focusing on business applications.
The software giant has already made many billions of dollars from its operating system and Office packages, and now it is time to focus on business applications.

As the company is getting ready to take on market leaders including Oracle, SAP and SalesForce.com, it is believed that competition in the segment will soon reach new heights.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said that, “The opportunities to make a good business economically are wonderful. We’re pretty pumped up.”

Expect more movement as the stock markets continue for Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Here’s another batch of tech stocks that will see some changes today. The following companies should see some movement: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

WinRumors has reported that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) may announce new low-end Windows Phone 7 specifications.
According to a report that appeared in WinRumors, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is planning to launch some low end devices powered by Windows Phone 7.

The move is considered to be a part of the software giant’s attempt to compete with several new affordable phones that run on different operating systems, like Google Android.

Although no details regarding the specifications are available yet, it is believed that manufacturers may be allowed to use cheaper components.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has finalized its $1.4 billion Terremark cloud acquisition deal.
The communication service provider Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has announced that it has finalized the purchase of cloud computing provider Terremark Worldwide Inc. for $1.4 billion.

The company announced the acquisition in January to strengthen its cloud computing strategy, everything-as-a-service. Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) said that integrated cloud solutions will reach the market by the end of this year.

Robert Toohey, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) president, said, “In the coming months, we’ll leverage our collective strengths to roll out a differentiated portfolio of secure, on-demand cloud computing solutions to be delivered through a unified enterprise IT platform”.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has invested $168 million in a solar energy project.
The search engine giant said in an official statement that it has invested $168 million in BightSource Energy’s solar energy project.

Rick Needham, Google’s director of green business operations, said in blog post that, “The solar receiver generates steam, which them spins a traditional turbine and generator to make electricity. Power towers are very efficient because all those mirrors focus a tremendous amount of solar energy onto a small area to produce steam at high pressure and temperature.”

We could possibly see more movement as the markets continue for Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) and Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG).

Several more tech stocks should see some changes today. The following companies should see some movement: Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC), Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC)

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has introduced new tablet chips into the market.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Corp. has launched a new processor, a low-power chip slated for tablets, notebooks and smartphones.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) announced that the next generation 32nm Atom platform, formerly codenamed “Oak Trail” will appear in 35 tablet computers and other mobile devices, including those made by Lenovo and Fujitsu, in May and throughout 2011.

Mark Miller, the director of outbound marketing for Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)’s netbook and tablet group said that, “When that happens it plays much more to Intel’s strengths.”

Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ)

Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) Australia has received ten ‘Outstanding Achievement’ awards by Buyers Laboratory.
The Winter 2011 ‘Pick’ Awards, by testing and research organization Buyers Laboratory, has recognized Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) with ten ‘Outstanding Achievement’ awards for its leadership in imaging solutions.

David Sweetnam, BLI’s European Lab and Research Manager said, “Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ)’s performance in the Winter 2011 ‘Pick of the Year’ awards is testament to the strength and breadth of its product portfolio. These awards have been earned the hard way, through two months of rigorous durability testing, so customers can be assured that the Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) range stands for the highest standards of quality, usability, sustainability and reliability.”

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Gartner’s new report has said that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will dominate the tablet market for years.
As per the latest report from Gartner, the Mac Maker will dominate the tablet industry for a few more years.

Research In Motion’s future plans were also noted as being positive by Gartner.

Earlier, it had been reported that Android is likely to dominate the smart phone market, and Windows Phone 7 could pass both Apple and RIM in the segment over the next few years.

We could see more movement as the exchanges continue for Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC), Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Several tech stocks could see some changes today. The following companies should see some movement: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

It has been reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) could start the production of the iPhone 5 in September.
Analysts have reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will be making a change to its production map, and may start the production of the next iPhone next September.

The report, released by Avian Securities, has already been published in AppleInsider and other leading tech websites, although, as usual, no official confirmation has come from from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) themselves. It was also reported that the upcoming version will be cheaper than iPhone 4, perhaps in a bid to counteract the numerous Android and Windows Phone 7 powered handsets which are set to be released in the coming months.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has mysteriously halted its Street View project in Germany.
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) street view, that has led to controversy wherever it has shown it’s 360 degree face, has reportedly been abruptly stopped in Germany.

Although the company will not remove the photos posted online, it was reported that it will not continue its mission in the country.

The Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) move is a bit surprising, as it has decided to end the services after a recent court victory which allowed the search major to go ahead with the mapping project within the rules of the country.

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC)

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)’s Boot Loader Development Kit has been supported by Phoenix Technologies.
Phoenix Technologies has announced that it has decided to support the Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Boot Loader Development Kit as part of its SecureCore Tiano (SCT) product.

Jonathan Luse, the director of marketing for the Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Low Power Embedded Products Division said that, “Intel recognizes that not all of our embedded customers will want to establish their own boot loader development personnel and capabilities. Intel has long worked with established BIOS vendors, like Phoenix Technologies, to provide BIOS solutions to embedded customers for their Intel® architecture based platforms, and we know that Phoenix has the technical experience and capabilities to help Intel establish a solid third-party ecosystem for products and services based on the Intel® BLDK.”

There will probably be more movement as the stock markets continue for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC).

Several tech stocks could see some changes today. The following stocks should see some movement: Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Panasonic Corp. (NYSE:PC).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has reportedly decided to expand its blacklist of malicious websites.
According to the latest update from the search engine giant, the expanded list will include sites who broadcast deceptive claims, in efforts to push harmful windows programs onto unsuspecting users.

Moheeb Abu Rajab, a member of Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)’s security team, blogged on Tuesday that, “Safe Browsing has done a lot of good for the web, yet the internet remains rife with deceptive and harmful content. It’s easy to find sites hosting free downloads that promise one thing but actually behave quite differently.”

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

It has been reported that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) will show off Silverlight for Xbox next week.
The report, if true, will mean the completion of cross-platform support for the standard, which is currently working on PC and Windows phone OS.

Silverlight support for Xbox 360 is expected to be announced at the MIX 11 conference to be held next week.

The reports regarding the upcoming launch of the platform have been around for while, however Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) did not offer any official confirmation.

Panasonic Corp. (NYSE:PC)

Panasonic Corp. (NYSE:PC) has debuted a new mobile camera, the HM-TA20.
Panasonic Corp. (NYSE:PC) has introduced a new mobile camera which claims to be waterproof, shockproof and dustproof.

The Panasonic Corp. (NYSE:PC) HM-TA20 is small and compact in size, and combined with a tough exterior, looks to be an excellent video camera when it comes to portability.

Chris Rice, the Senior Product Manager, Imaging at Panasonic Corp. (NYSE:PC) Consumer Electronics Company said that, “Panasonic is excited to bring some versatility to the shoot-and-share category of mobile camera cameras, and with the HM-TA20, we’re adding rugged features, allowing consumers to take this compact camera underwater to ten feet, or even for everyday use without the fear of dropping or exposing it to dust. Plus with the new 3.0-inch touch-screen, it’s incredibly intuitive to use to shoot full-High Definition videos and extremely crisp still photos.”

We could possibly see more movement as the stock markets continue for Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Panasonic Corp. (NYSE:PC).

Several tech stocks could see some changes today. The following companies should see some movement: Siemens (NYSE:SI), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Siemens (NYSE:SI)

Siemens (NYSE:SI) has appointed Paul Tyler as the head of Asia-Pacific operations.
Siemens (NYSE:SI) announced that its telecommunication division Nokia Siemens has appointed Paul Tyler as its head of Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

He is now the head of the company’s Network Systems division.

He has been working in Siemens (NYSE:SI) for many years, having previously worked as the head of Nokia-Siemens A/NZ and as country director for Nokia Australia.

Siemens (NYSE:SI) executive board member Ashish Chowdhary said, “Paul brings a deep knowledge of the Asia Pacific market and its customers and has played an instrumental role in the strong performance in Asia Pacific during 2010″.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has paid $93.5 million to the U.S. government to resolve its overcharging case.
The U.S. telecommunication provider Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has paid $93.5 million to settle the allegation that it overcharged U.S. General Service Administration on voice and data telecommunication contracts.

The U.S. Justice Department and GSA have investigated the case, with federal agencies saying that the company had submitted false claims for reimbursement of property taxes and other charges.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) spokesman Peter Lucht said, “It was in the best interest of all parties to settle the matter. The government and Verizon disagreed on whether certain fees could be charged under the contract, so their settlement concludes the efforts by both parties to resolve the dispute amicably”.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has decided to unveil the new version of its video editing software Final Cut Pro.
According to a report that appeared in CNET News, the Mac Maker has decided to release the latest version of its Final Cut Pro video editing application.

The National Association of Broadcasters show is expected to witness the official launch of the latest version.

Although Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has not made any official confirmation yet, reports from many other sources have also indicated the release is imminent.

We could see more movement as the exchanges continue for Siemens (NYSE:SI), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Several tech stocks could see some changes today. The following stocks should see some movement: Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

It has been reported that Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) may face a US antitrust probe.
According to a report that appeared in InformationWeek, the Federal Trade Commission are planning to launch an investigation into the world’s largest search engine.

Citing sources having knowledge of the matter, it was reported that the commission is growing increasingly concerned about the search advertising business and other search services offered by Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG).

It is expected that the Federal Trade Commission will wait for the decision by the Department of Justice, who are also currently investigating the company, before taking action.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced a joint video conference with Toyota Motor Corp.
The joint video conference between Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), the software giant, and Toyota Motor Corporation, the largest automaker, is expected to discuss some future collaborative ventures between the two.

According to media reports, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer and Toyota President Akio Toyota will attend the conference.

Both companies did not give any more details regarding their future plans.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX)

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has nabbed the ‘Mad Men’ rerun rights.
Lionsgate has struck a deal with Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) that will give the movie rental subscription service exclusive rights in the United States to stream reruns of the first four seasons of ‘Mad Men’, beginning on July 27.

Under the deal, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) also gains the rights to distribute reruns of the next three seasons of ‘Mad Men’ after their air on AMC.

In total, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has purchased the rights to 7 full seasons of the Emmy Award-winning series for a whopping $1 million per episode.

Expect more movement as the markets continue for Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX).

Several more tech stocks should see some changes today. The following listed companies should see some movement: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG).

Here is a more detailed look at stories affecting the firms’ stock prices.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has claimed that its Windows Phone 7 Update tools will free users from ‘carrier tyranny’.
As users often have to wait for long periods to get updates for their mobile phone software, and depend heavily on decisions made by third-party carriers, the search was on for a tool that would help them to get their operating system updated directly, without any third party involved in it.

The latest release from the software giant, Windows Phone 7 Support Tool, will help users get their mobile platform updated directly from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has completed the purchase of 59.8 million shares of Terremark Worldwide Inc.
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), the leading U.S. telecom company, announced that it has completed a tender offer to acquire the cloud computing provider Terremark Worldwide Inc.

The company purchased 59.8 million shares for $19 per share. The company had offered $1.1 billion for the shares. With the completion of this offer, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) now owns 71 percent shares of Terremark.

The company launched another tender offer for the purchase of remaining shares.

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) said in a statement, “The deal will help it offer more Web-based services to businesses and government clients”.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)’s product development head has announced that he is leaving the company.
Jonathan Rosenberg, the executive who oversaw the development of a wide range of consumer and business products, has said that he is stepping down from the company.

It was noted that his departure decision came on the same day Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) co-founder Larry page officially too his place as the Chief Executive of the search engine giant.

It was reported that the new CEO had asked Rosenberg and many other seniors for a long term commitment, but Mr. Rosenberg could not accept it as he was set to leave in 2013, a time when his children would reach college age.

We could see more movement as the stock exchanges continue for Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) and Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG).