Hewlett-Packard Laboratories hires Alan Kay, who helped invent major computing technologies such as object-oriented programming and the predecessor to modern graphical interfaces. Stephen Shankland ...

Shortly after announcing that it was determined to maintain its investments in research and development, Hewlett-Packard said Thursday it is discontinuing four projects at its Cambridge, Mass., and ...

Among the first to realize the potential of a computer that could be used by individuals and learning students, Alan Kay has been awarded the 2004 Kyoto Prize for his life’s work at the Xerox Palo ...

Kay, 62, will research and develop new software platforms, the company said Tuesday. Underlying code will be shared in the same fashion as the open-source Linux operating system. In recent years, Kay ...