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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:01 GMT
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 AP - The European Commission, facing opposition in city streets, on the Internet and in the halls of parliament, has suspended efforts to ratify a new international anti-counterfeiting agreement, and instead will refer it to Europe's highest court to see whether it violates any fundamental EU rights.
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:23:32 GMT
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AP - Microsoft on Wednesday lodged a formal complaint with the European Union's competition regulator against Motorola Mobility and its soon-to-be owner Google, saying Motorola's aggressive enforcement of patent rights against rivals breaks competition rules. |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:33:49 GMT
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AP - Readily available, easy-to-use software can encrypt a computer hard drive so thoroughly it would take years for a hacker to break in. But that seems to be no impediment for government prosecutors, who have obtained an order compelling the disclosure of a computer's contents in one Colorado case. |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:35:32 GMT
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Yahoo! News - Smartphones are here to stay, and it's no surprise why. They connect us to Facebook, help us find directions to the office, take pictures, and can even let us connect our laptops to the internet from the side of the road. But … |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:17:20 GMT
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Yahoo! News - Japan may have gotten the early jump on some PlayStation Vita love, but the U.S. launch is finally here and the system is now available for all who desire it. We've already spent some serious time with the new handheld, and if … |
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:49:57 GMT
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Mashable - Calling all supertaster space nerds: NASA wants your help to improve the bland food astronauts would have to eat while on a mission to Mars. |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:01:07 GMT
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Reuters - Microsoft has asked EU antitrust regulators to intervene in a patent dispute with Google and Motorola Mobility as it stepped up its battle against the Internet search giant. |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:18:37 GMT
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 AP - The founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload was released on bail Wednesday after a New Zealand judge decided Kim Dotcom lacked means to flee because his funds had been seized.
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:45:27 GMT
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ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY| A lot can be made out of the rivalry between Barnes & Noble and Amazon when it comes to selling books. A Reuters report highlights Barnes & Noble saw increased sales over the holiday period, which is good news for the bookseller. But in a news release, Barnes & Noble decided to go head-to-head with the Kindle Fire and introduced a new Nook Tablet with 8GB of memory at $199. Apparently Barnes & Noble just does not get what the Kindle Fire is all about. |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:49:00 GMT
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Appolicious - There’s been a steady murmur around Google’s plans for a connected home, and that could be great for Android’s gaming platform. The latest leak comes from unnamed Google employees, telling The New York Times of the upcoming launch for a pair of Android-powered, augmented reality glasses. They’d resemble the Oakley Thumps, feature a heads-up display and support 3G and 4G connectivity. With a front-facing camera, GPS and a full range of movement sensors, these HUD glasses could really change the game for Android gamers. |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:07:52 GMT
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ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | According to Tecca, employers are increasingly interested in what their potential new hires are doing on Facebook. And contrary to popular belief, what the embarrassing party photos you're tagged in say about you might not be as bad as what your friends and family members are saying about them. The photos -- as long as they're not filling up your entire timeline -- could show you as extroverted, which is a positive trait to have when applying for some jobs. |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:29:58 GMT
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Yahoo! News - Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. In today's episode we'll show you how to set an alarm on your iPhone. With your iPhone's alarm … |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:09:00 GMT
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Appolicious - More and more heavy hitters from the console gaming world seem to be making their way to mobile games, with multiple new projects being announced by some big names in the industry. |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:59:17 GMT
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Digital Trends - A new study from Nielsen’s upcoming United States Digital Consumer Report states that 29 percent of all smartphone users utilize their mobile devices to aid in shopping-related activities, whether online or in stores. Are we surprised the numbers seem relatively low even though numerous apps have been created to help consumers do everything from compare prices, scan barcodes and read product reviews with just a tap and a swipe of a finger? |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:21:06 GMT
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 AP - Officers on horseback cleared Bourbon Street early Wednesday, declaring an end to Carnival 2012 in New Orleans as Mardi Gras revelers began to prepare for the beginning of Lent, the period of fasting and repentance before Easter.
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:22:00 GMT
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Appolicious - Make your iPhone or iPad a little more of a work device with today’s leading Fresh App, WinZip. The zip-file reader is much the same as its well-known PC counterpart and allows you to manipulate, unzip and use files just as you might on your computer. It’s followed by an official map app for the popular role-playing title The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which is just packed with information that’s useful for players. ... |
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:32:20 GMT
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Reuters - A series of technology companies, including security software maker Palo Alto Networks, are preparing to go public on the heels of Facebook's $5-billion filing, sensing a window of opportunity as the stock market rallies. |
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:42:41 GMT
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Reuters - Dell Inc forecast fiscal first-quarter revenue below Wall Street's expectations, stoking fears the PC industry has not fully emerged from its downturn and sending the company's shares more than 4 percent lower. |
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