RambusWins court rulingRambus, the designer of chips for Sony’s PlayStation video game console, won a court ruling allowing the company to continue pursuing its antitrust claims against memory-chip manufacturers.

Local, stateMan fails to report $1M in Swiss bankA Malibu man accused of trying to avoid paying taxes has agreed to plead guilty to failing to report more than $1 million he transferred to a Swiss bank account, according to court documents filed Friday.

Upcoming ‘big titles’ could give industry a boost, analyst says

Since its incorporation in 1986, PLX Technology has quietly established itself in a little-understood semiconductor niche that plays a key role in many of the electronic products consumers depend on.

Venture capital investments in Bay Area startups, after abruptly downshifting in reaction to the global financial crisis, slowed more modestly in the second quarter of 2009, according to quarterly MoneyTree survey.

The credit crunch has created an era of credit haves and have-nots. Some consumers complain that banks are ripping away credit cards, raising their rates or slashing their borrowing limits.

Valley focus ҼӼ hardwarenChip sales rise for fourth consecutive month. Worldwide sales of semiconductors were up again in June, rising 4.

The good: The Verizon Wireless USB760 modem offers EV-DO Rev. A data speeds through Verizon’s network.

When you’re working on the go, it’s important to stay connected. The last thing you want to worry about is searching out a hotspot, which is why a solution like a portable cellular modem might be a worthy investment.

Facebook buys FriendFeed for a reported $50 million. Plus: Will Silicon Valley’s foreclosure wave threaten home prices in leafier neighborhoods? Microsoft’s Zune HD goes on sale next month. Office for Mac will include Outlook. Electronic Arts releases ‘Madden NFL 10.’