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(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-13 15:00 Yahoo seeks Google's aid after Microsoft talks die
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Yahoo Inc. became Microsoft Corp.'s takeover prey largely because Google Inc. established such a commanding lead in the Internet's lucrative search advertising market.
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Out of the Gate: Google rises on Yahoo deal
Google Inc. shares rose Friday after rival Yahoo Inc. ended takeover talks with Microsoft Corp., and then entered into a partnership with Google.
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New Obama web site confronts rumors
Posted: Friday, June 13, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. WASHINGTON, DC (AP) -- Democrat Barack Obama's campaign said Thursday that Michelle Obama never used the word "whitey" in a speech from the church pulpit as it launched a Web site to debunk rumors about him and his wife.
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Ultralingua 7.0.1
Ultralingua is a nice alternative to OS X's Dictionary program for wordsmiths, word-puzzle fans, or those learning a language.
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Youku and the Sichuan Earthquake: Reporting on Shaky Ground
BEIJING , June 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- As China mourned the 1st month anniversary of the tragic Wenchuan Earthquake of May 12 , Youku.com -- China's leading Internet video site -- proved its ability to bring the people of China together in somber grief, in selfless charity, and in resilient optimism over the past month.
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Spencer and East Brookfield, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion
SPENCER, Mass. ( Map ) - SPENCER, Mass. , June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Worcester County , Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.
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Verizon Wireless and Nokia Team Up to Fight for Gotham City with the New Nokia 6205 Phone
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. ( Map ) - BASKING RIDGE, N.J. , and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. , June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Nokia (NYSE: NOK ), the world leader in mobility, today announced the availability of the Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition mobile phone.
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Carriers Slowly Shifting to SaaS
In the small-office/home-office (SOHO) marketplace, where software as a service (SaaS) already has a strong foothold, the primary driver toward adoption is always cost savings.
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NetEase to Redeem its Zero Coupon Convertible Subordinated Notes
BEIJING , June 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- NetEase.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTES ), one of China's leading Internet and online game services providers, today announced that it has called for redemption of its Zero Coupon Convertible Subordinated Notes due July 15, 2023 (the "Notes").
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Recent Original Stories
According to a notation tucked into the DOJ's joint statement with Microsoft regarding continued compliance with various agreed-upon standards and remedies, Microsoft expects Service Pack 1 for Vista to be in beta by the end of the year . In addition, a Microsoft security executive released data Thursday showing that, six months after shipping Windows Vista, his company has left more publicly ...
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ABSOFAB Scooters Announces Grand Opening of Online Store Featuring Gas Scooters and Cheap Electric Scooters for Sale
In ever increasing numbers, motorists feeling the pinch of skyrocketing fuel prices are turning to transportation that is cheaper to maintain and operate. ABSOFAB Scooters is catering to the fuel-savvy masses with gas and electric scooters, mopeds and other low-cost vehicles in its newly opened online store.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 9th Dec 2005 12:35 UTC
International technology standards organization Ecma voted Thursday to approve the creation of a technical committee to begin looking into standardization of Microsoft Office's Open XML document format. The effort has been backed by Apple, Intel and Toshiba.
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Microsoft's Shane Kim Gets Whole New Role
13 Jun 2008: He's got a promotion!
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Yahoo shares lose ground as Microsoft deal fails
Shares of Yahoo Inc. fell in midmorning trading Friday after buyout talks between the Internet pioneer and Microsoft Corp. fell apart yet again with little hope for renewal.
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Coldplay songs to be available on Guitar Hero III
Activision Inc. said the band Coldplay will debut on its popular video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock with a three-track downloadable song pack.
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Ahead of the Bell: Yahoo's next step
Now that a tie-up between Yahoo Inc. and Microsoft Corp. has once again fallen apart, the Internet portal has many asking one question with wide-ranging implications: What's next?
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FCC Releases Broadband-Data Order
The FCC released the final order on its March decision to expand and refine its collection of data on broadband service.
Broadcasting and Cable |
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Senate to Review Google/Yahoo Ad Venture
The advertising partnership between Internet-search giants Google and Yahoo will get a once-over from Congress.
Broadcasting and Cable |
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iPhone 3G Vs. Nokia N96 - the ultimate specs comparison
Concluding our iPhone 3G Week here at Tech Digest, I've whipped together a comparison of the iPhone 3G and Nokia N96. If you're not tossing up between these two mobiles, why not check out our comparisons of the HTC Touch Diamond and BlackBerry Bold with Apple's new handset?
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Opening Glance: Internet software, services stocks
(AP:NEW YORK) Most Internet software and services stocks rose in Friday morning trading, although Yahoo Inc. shares fell after the company said its merger talks with Microsoft Corp. ended without a deal, and Yahoo signed an advertising deal with Google Inc. instead.
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Google-Yahoo Ad Deal: This Is Not A Merger
Microsoft-Yahoo might be done, but Google-Yahoo has just begun.
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E-Health 3.0: How Can The Semantic Web Change The World Of Internet Health Information?
Access to online health information is something most individuals take for granted these days. Whether sifting through a million Google hits or a laborious visit to WebMD, most people with access to a computer have utilized the current online health tools. Just ten years ago, few would give credence to reputable health information posted on the Web.
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Google Speeds Up Mobile Search
At Google, it’s all about speed. That’s doubly true for mobile applications. Google made some improvements to its mobile search, making it load faster on most mobile browsers. It does this by caching the page. Google also added an iGoogle link to its mobile homepage. It also now allows you to customize [...]
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Syntermed Licenses Emory Imaging Technology For Improved Evaluation Of Heart Failure Patients
New imaging software that will allow physicians to more accurately diagnose and treat heart failure patients has been licensed by Emory University to Syntermed, an Atlanta-based nuclear medicine imaging and informatics software company. The software uses multiharmonic phase analysis (MHPA), a technology developed by Emory medical scientists Ernest Garcia, PhD, and Jing Chen, PhD.
Medical News Today |
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AT&T Mulls Surcharge for High DSL Use
The company's analysis of broadband users shows that a small percentage of customers use a large percentage of total bandwidth.
TheStreet.com |
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