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AP - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s top technology executive is stepping down as the world's No. 2 microprocessor maker tries to recover from a sales slump triggered by prolonged product delays and tougher competition.

The Middle East isn't known as a hotbed of technological achievement. However, in the seventh annual 'Global Information technology Report' released on April 9 by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum and French management school INSEAD, the region demonstrated the most improvement in its tech-readiness and expertise of any in the world.

Thomas Hawk writes 'An appeals court today shot down Dish Network's last chance to avoid a multi-million lawsuit verdict won by TiVo over their time shifting DVR technology. In addition to having to pay TiVo a minimum of $92 million, Dish Network will also now have to honor a court injunction to turn off DVR software to most of their customers. I hope Dish Network customers like commercials with their daily dose of Dr. Phil.' of this story at Slashdot.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s top technology executive is stepping down as the world's No. 2 microprocessor maker tries to recover from a sales slump triggered by prolonged product delays and tougher competition....

Dave Knott writes 'The Canadian federal government has blocked the $1.3-billion sale of the space technology division of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates to Alliant Techsystems, a major US defense contractor. Industry Minister Jim Prentice is quoted as saying he is 'not satisfied' the sale will be a net benefit for Canada. MDA is Canada's leading developer of space-based technology, including the famous CanadArm and the recently installed space station robot Dextre.' of this story at Slashdot.

Phillip D. Hester is the third A.M.D. senior executive to depart in less than a year.