The Android smartphone operating system is a very important asset for Google, but it is not critical, Google's chief executive said in courtroom testimony. Read More
Chief Executive Larry Ellison said the software maker had considered building its own smartphone to compete with Apple and Google, but decided it was a "bad idea" after a weeks-long cost and market analysis Read More
The chief executives of Oracle and Google took center stage in court on Tuesday as Google's lawyers argued Oracle is trying to hitch a ride on Google's success after abandoning the idea of building its own smartphone. Read More
Jury selection in a high-stakes dispute over smartphone technology between Oracle and Google is set to begin here on Monday morning, kicking off a trial in which both companies' chief executives are set to take the stand. Read More
Google is willing to pay Oracle a percentage of Android revenue on two patents if Oracle succeeds in proving patent infringement at an upcoming trial over the Java programming language. Read More
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke heads back to Capitol Hill Wednesday, but there’s little chance he’ll enlighten markets on further monetary easing or the continuation of existing programs. Read More