WALL STREET JOURNAL - Latest News - Flawed Chocolate Cellphone Only Looks Sweet

WALL STREET JOURNAL - Latest News - Flawed Chocolate Cellphone Only Looks Sweet

Verizon's new Chocolate cellphone is designed as a music player first and was crafted to look like an Apple iPod. But it's burdened by a ham-handed user interface and other failings, Walt Mossberg says.

Bausch & Lomb Slashes Forecast
Bausch slashed its earnings forecast amid signs of a consumer backlash after a contact-lens product was linked to eye infections.

HuffingtonPost Gets Venture Capital
HuffingtonPost.com sealed a $5 million infusion from venture capital firms Softbank Capital and Greycroft Partners, which the political blog will use to expand its roster of contributors.

Reynolds & Reynolds to Be Acquired
Reynolds & Reynolds agreed to be acquired by Universal Computer Systems for $2.8 billion, including assumption of Reynolds's debt.

Enodis, Manitowoc End Talks
Enodis said takeover talks with U.S.-based Manitowoc were terminated after the companies failed to agree on terms.

Gtech Contract With Brazil to Expire
Gtech said its contract to operate Brazil's national lottery has been cancelled. The business accounted for 11% of Gtech's revenue last year.

Joining the Contest Craze Through the Web
Bix.com allows users to participate in contests that include singing, comedy photography and art, where members can vote using a thumbs-up or thumbs-down icon.