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Google finally sued by makers of Finally Fast

July 2nd, 2009 Another lawsuit is pending over advertisers that bid on keywords involving trademarks they don't own, while also alleging Google has unfairly manipulated search results.

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Oracle plans to lay off up to 1,000 in Europe: AFP

July 2nd, 2009 BOSTON (Reuters) - Oracle Corp plans to lay off up to 1,000 workers in Europe, or about 1 percent of its global staff, as the recession erodes the giant software company's earnings, French news agency AFP reported on Thursday.

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Bits: How Much Did Michael Jackson Rock the Web?

July 2nd, 2009 Compete, an analytics firm, crunched some numbers to quantify the demand for Michael Jackson information after his death.

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Windows 7 may get a ‘Family Pack’

July 2nd, 2009 Enthusiasts have spotted wording in a leaked test build of the operating system that suggests Microsoft may offer a three-PC version of the new Windows.

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Apple Obliquely Addresses iPhone 3SG Overheating

July 2nd, 2009 Users have complained of handsets overheating while using applications that tap the iPhone's GPS and 3G wireless components.

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Gamer steals from virtual world to pay real debts

July 2nd, 2009 TORONTO, July 2 (Reuters) - Facing real world debts, a trusted figure in a popular online game stole money from the virtual bank he ran and exchanged it for cash through the black market.

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Nokia Updates Ovi Maps

July 2nd, 2009 The 3.0 version of Ovi Maps includes 3-D views, weather information, walking directions, and a host of other features.

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‘Toy universe’ may solve mystery of life’s origins

July 2nd, 2009

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Waledac worm targeting July 4 spam offensive

July 2nd, 2009 Researcher warns people to be cautious about clicking on links related to Independence Day videos in e-mails over the holiday.

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TV stations struggling with viewer loss on DTV

July 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK (AP) -- The government is helping two dozen TV stations that became difficult to receive by antenna when they switched to new frequencies as part of the digital TV transition, the Federal Communications Commission said Thursday....

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Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules

July 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK (AP) -- In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence....

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Gamer Steals From Virtual World to Pay Real Debts

July 2nd, 2009 Facing real world debts, a trusted figure in a popular online game stole money from the virtual bank he ran and exchanged it for cash through the black market.

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Internet used to help young smokers quit

July 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is leading a $2.9 million National Cancer Institute project to increase demand for evidence-based, Internet-based smoking cessation treatment for young adults aged 18 to 24 years.

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China’s Green Dam ‘Definitely’ Coming

July 2nd, 2009 The controversial requirement that PCs in China come with the Green Dam Web filter may have been postponed, but the rule will be implemented, a Chinese official insists.

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Trying to turn the page on a Kindle

July 2nd, 2009 CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman, trying out the Kindle DX for the first time, discovers that reading a book will never be the same.

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