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EU agrees on Internet, telecoms user rights
BRUSSELS (AFP) - The European parliament and EU nations have agreed new rules to improve the rights to European mobile phone and Internet users, and offer more protection against illegal Internet porn and copyright abuse.
November 6, 2009, 10:03 am -
U.S. regulators mull changes to phone access rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it was mulling whether changes are needed to regulations governing access to telephone lines largely controlled by telecom giants.
November 6, 2009, 11:47 am -
Verizon to sell HTC Android phone for $99.99
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that it would sell an HTC Corp phone based on Google Inc's Android system for $99.99, potentially putting pressure on smaller carrier Sprint Nextel Corp .
November 6, 2009, 10:55 am -
Scientists halt brain disease with new gene therapy
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have managed to halt a rare and fatal brain disease with an experimental gene therapy technique using a deactivated version of the AIDS virus, a study published on Thursday showed.
November 6, 2009, 9:36 am -
Ericsson sees Nortel deal closing "very soon"
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson expects to close its acquisition of key assets of bankrupt Nortel Networks Corp very soon, a senior company executive said on Thursday.
November 6, 2009, 9:29 am -
Droid joins 'Google phone' army in smart phone war
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - A Motorola Droid smart phone based on Google-backed software hits the US market Friday, taking aim at mobile device powerhouses such as Apple, Nokia, and Research In Motion (RIM).
November 6, 2009, 9:09 am -
Best Buy to install Google mobile applications
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best Buy is offering to install Google mobile applications on smartphones sold at its stores as the electronics retailer steps up services to lure shoppers and tackle competition.
November 6, 2009, 8:47 am -
Beatles remasters heading to USB
LONDON (Billboard) - The Beatles remasters are coming out on a limited-edition apple-shaped USB drive in time for Christmas, marking the first time the Fab Four's catalog has officially been sold as digital files separate from the CDs.
November 6, 2009, 8:45 am -
Microsoft CEO sees Yahoo partnership outside U.S.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the company's search engine partnership with Yahoo would not be limited to the U.S. but would be introduced around the world, once it gets regulatory approval.
November 6, 2009, 7:51 am -
Microsoft CEO eyes Yahoo partnership outside U.S.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the company could look to extend its search engine partnership with Yahoo outside the United States, if it gets regulatory approval.
November 6, 2009, 2:34 am -
Walmart.com offers top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at $10
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is offering its top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at just $10 and free home delivery on its entire assortment of DVD and Blu-ray titles in another move to win holiday sales.
November 6, 2009, 1:58 am -
China says space plans peaceful
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry insisted on Thursday that the country's intentions in space were peaceful, after comments from top air force brass preparing to celebrate a 60th anniversary worried analysts in the United States.
November 5, 2009, 11:41 pm -
Bypass surgery safer using heart-lung pump: study
BOSTON (Reuters) - Allowing the heart to keep beating during coronary bypass surgery is riskier than stopping the heart and using a heart-lung machine to keep the patient alive, researchers reported on Wednesday.
November 5, 2009, 10:36 pm -
Wall Street Journal launching San Francisco edition
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Wall Street Journal is launching a San Francisco edition on Thursday, joining The New York Times and the ailing local newspaper, the Chronicle, in a battle for readers in the Bay Area.
November 5, 2009, 1:44 pm -
Rockers No Doubt sue Activision over "Band Hero"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock band No Doubt sued video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc over the use of their likeness on its new "Band Hero" product, accusing the company of turning the rockers into a virtual karaoke act.
November 5, 2009, 1:00 pm -
News Corp. net profit up on movie, cable TV showing
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Global media giant News Corp.
November 5, 2009, 12:42 pm -
EMI sues US music website over Beatles tunes
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - British music giant EMI on Wednesday confirmed it is suing a California online music service that streams and digitally delivers Beatles songs to users.
November 5, 2009, 12:04 pm -
Microsoft overhauls MSN home page
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Microsoft is rolling out a revamped MSN home page that incorporates its new Bing search engine and easy access to trendy online services Twitter and Facebook.
November 5, 2009, 10:11 am -
New York attorney general files antitrust suit against Intel
NEW YORK (AFP) - The attorney general of New York state filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. on Wednesday alleging the US computer chip giant engaged in illegal practices to dominate the market.
November 5, 2009, 9:45 am -
Microsoft cuts 800 jobs, completes reduction plan early
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US computer software giant Microsoft said Wednesday it is cutting 800 more jobs in addition to 5,000 layoffs announced previously.
November 5, 2009, 9:16 am
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