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Facebook joins Web freedom group
WASHINGTON - Facebook on Wednesday became a full member of the Global Network Initiative, a non-governmental organization promoting Internet freedom and privacy rights.Full article
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Facts: Yahoo! and Tumblr
As of 05/21/2013 1:31 AM
SAN FRANCISCO - Pioneering Internet firm Yahoo! rose to stardom in the personal computer era while blogging platform Tumblr has won fans in a world of smartphones, tablets and social networking. Full article
Google's Glass gadget: cool or creepy?
As of 05/19/2013 12:51 PM
Google staged four discussions expounding on the finer points of its "Glass" wearable computer during this week's developer conference. Full article
New Xbox more than a game console for Microsoft
As of 05/19/2013 12:39 PM
Microsoft Corp. is set to make a splash this week with the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new Xbox game console, eight years after the last version. Full article
Yahoo! talking deal, alliance with Tumblr: report
As of 05/17/2013 11:40 PM
NEW YORK - Yahoo! has begun talks with the popular blogging platform Tumblr about an acquisition or strategic alliance, the technology website AllThingsD reported Friday. Full article
US lawmakers raise Google Glass privacy concerns
As of 05/17/2013 11:40 PM
WASHINGTON - A group of US lawmakers has asked Google to answer questions on the privacy implications and possible "misuse of information" of its Google Glass project. Full article
Microsoft unveils free Windows 8.1 update
As of 05/15/2013 1:13 PM
Microsoft Corp.'s forthcoming update to its personal computer operating system will be called Windows 8.1 and will be available later this year free to existing Windows 8 customers, the marketing chief for the Windows unit said on Tuesday. Full article
Cheaper BlackBerry to sell in emerging markets
As of 05/15/2013 1:51 AM
OTTAWA - BlackBerry unveiled a new low-cost smartphone on Tuesday that it intends to sell in emerging markets and elsewhere starting mid-year. Full article
Nokia unveils new metal-body Lumia smartphone
As of 05/14/2013 7:56 PM
(UPDATED) Nokia unveiled a lighter, metal model in its Lumia smartphone range, as it tries to catch the eye of buyers to close the huge market lead of rivals Samsung and Apple Inc in the lucrative handset market. Full article
Comelec Halalan 2013 app updated to show poll results
As of 05/11/2013 2:25 PM
MANILA, Philippines – The Comelec Halalan 2013 mobile application powered by ABS-CBN has just been updated to carry election results when these come in after precincts close Monday. Full article
Videogame titan Electronic Arts to lay off more workers
As of 04/26/2013 11:28 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Electronic Arts on Thursday said that more layoffs were in store at the console videogame titan as it adapts to the popularity of play on smartphones, tablet computers and online social networks. Full article