Summary Box: Hurd's Oracle gig as deputy

THE NEW JOB: Ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd is now co-president at Oracle Corp.

Biographical information on Mark Hurd

NAME: Mark Hurd

Summary Box: Apple publishes app guidelines

THE RULES: Apple Inc. is giving software developers the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store. For example, it says it'll reject apps that rapidly drain the battery or generate excessive heat.

Hurd's Oracle gig: Is Ellison perk or problem?

As co-president at Oracle Corp., ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd will have to adapt to a new role playing second fiddle to one of Silicon Valley's most domineering bosses _ Larry Ellison.

Apple publishes guidelines for app approval

Apple Inc. on Thursday gave software developers the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store, yet it reserved for itself broad leeway in deciding what makes the cut.

Some of Apple's approval guidelines for App Store

These are some of the guidelines Apple Inc. says it uses in vetting applications for its App Store, which serves iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches:

Strengthening La Nina could mean more hurricanes

The La Nina climate phenomenon is strengthening, increasing the likelihood an active hurricane season could get even busier.

Study: Flamboyant male dancing attracts women best

John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to the actor's trademark style, British scientists say in a new study.

Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web

It wasn't long ago that the music video was on life support.

Best Buy to sell Amazon's Kindle e-reader

Best Buy Co. will carry Amazon Inc.'s Kindle starting this fall, the company said Thursday, expanding the number of major retailers Amazon has lined up to sell the device as competition in the e-reader market intensifies.

Hyundai shows off SKorea's first electric car

Hyundai Motor unveiled its first electric car Thursday _ the BlueOn _ as it moves to catch up with Japanese rivals that have jumped ahead in the field.

Google search accelerates with 'instant' results

Google Inc. stepped on its Internet search accelerator Wednesday by adding a feature that displays results as soon as people begin typing their requests.

Quick Hit football video game gets NFL makeover

Thursday marks the kickoff of the 2010 NFL season, and along with it, a renewed interest in fantasy leagues and video games that let Monday-morning quarterbacks feel as if they're part of the action.

Microsoft's Xbox ready for bigger battle in Japan

Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn't been easy for Microsoft Corp. Its Xbox 360 game console runs a distant third in sales here behind Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3 console and Nintendo Co.'s Wii.

NY town votes to stop Google Earth pool searches

Big Brother's not watching anymore. At least not the pool.

Summary Box: Google quickens with 'instant' search

INSTANT SEARCH: Google is offering its users instant gratification by showing search results while a request is being typed.

Google milks animated doodle mystery on Twitter

For a dozen years, Google Inc. has been occasionally swapping its everyday logo for a "doodle," a sketch celebrating holidays, inventions, artists and sporting events, and showcasing designs from contest-winning students.

NYC burger joint lets customers add to the menu

Ever chow down at a restaurant and think, "I could do better"? A new burger joint is giving you the chance to prove it.

HP's interim chief says Oracle alliance 'strained'

Hewlett-Packard Co.'s quarter-century alliance with Oracle Corp. has been "strained" by the dispute over Oracle's hiring of ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd, HP's interim chief said Wednesday.

Military bans video game that 'kills' US troops

Military bases across the U.S. have banned the sale of a new video game that lets a player pretend to be a Taliban fighter and "shoot" U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Oracle plans to give Hurd $950,000 annual salary

Oracle Corp. plans to pay newly appointed co-President Mark Hurd a base salary of $950,000 annually and said the ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO is eligible for a target bonus of $5 million in the current fiscal year.

Hack attack hits home for AP writer

The Twitterverse is full of far more mysterious forces than indecipherable trending topics and Lady Gaga.

Summary Box: Review finds Ping handy iTunes add-on

THE OFFERING: Apple Inc.'s new music-discovery feature, Ping, which lets you see what songs your friends are buying and recommend some of your favorites to them.

Turtle egg rescue at space center billed success

The unprecedented turtle rescue effort at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is winding down.

Review: Ping a handy iTunes add-on with promise

Apple Inc.'s new music-discovery feature, Ping, is a potentially useful addition to iTunes. With it, you can see what songs your friends are buying and recommend some of your favorites to them.