Craigslist.com blocks access to adult services ads
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Craigslist.com has dropped its “adult services” listings, which have become the target of U.S. state attorneys general who say the much-visited online classified ad site is not doing enough to quash prostitution.
Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.
Google faces Texas AG inquiry and settles privacy suit
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.
Apple and Google to clash in music space by Christmas
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Google Inc is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would allow its mobile users to play songs wherever they are as it steps up its rivalry with Apple Inc, according to people familiar with the matter.
Apple TV a first step for more ambitious plans?
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Critics hoping for more from Apple Inc’s Web-to-TV plans — a device, say, that would revolutionize living room entertainment the way the iPad changed tablet computing — may just need to wait a bit longer.
AOL renews Google search agreement
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – AOL Inc said on Thursday it has renewed a search agreement with Google Inc, further cementing a decade-long partnership as AOL tries to turn around its business.
U.S. delays Web traffic rules by seeking more comment
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. communications regulators on Wednesday put off a controversial decision on Internet traffic rules, giving industry and consumer groups a chance to forge a compromise while avoiding a politically sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.
Apple TV takes aim at Web-connected living room
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Web-to-TV device on Wednesday, stepping up a battle with Google Inc and Microsoft Corp for control of the digital living room.
Gameworld: Tween players impacting online game development
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BURBANK, California (Reuters) – A booming market of tweens is changing the landscape of online games.
Baidu to focus mobile Internet investment on search
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HONG KONG (Reuters) – Baidu Inc, operator of China’s dominant search engine, said on Thursday that it will focus its future mobile Internet investments on its core search business as it takes aim at the next big Internet space.
Nokia to close down data access service Ovi Files
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BERLIN (Reuters) – Nokia has decided to close down its Ovi Files service which allows consumers to access their computer data remotely, the world’s top cellphone maker said in an e-mail to users of the service.
Apple TV takes aim at Web-connected living room
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Web-to-TV device on Wednesday, stepping up a battle with Google Inc and Microsoft Corp for control of the digital living room.
U.S. delays Web traffic rules by seeking more comment
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. communications regulators on Wednesday put off a controversial decision on Internet traffic rules, giving industry and consumer groups a chance to forge a compromise while avoiding a politically sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.
ASCAP flips switch on free app
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NEW YORK (Billboard) – Performing rights organization ASCAP launched a free app for Apple’s portable devices Wednesday, allowing its member songwriters and publishers to access their catalog, performance and royalty information.
Mother of young Syrian blogger appeals for her release
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DAMASCUS (Reuters) – The mother of a 19-year-old female Syrian blogger who was arrested last year has appealed to President Bashar al-Assad for her release, saying her daughter does not understand anything about politics.