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The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement that compels the company to obtain consent before making changes to users’ privacy settings.
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Many tech industry giants will scramble to sustain relevance because of the convergence of mobile devices, social networking, and cloud-based computing and data storage, IDC predicts in a new study. If the IDC's view ends up being correct, the technology industry is in the midst of perhaps its fastest-ever transition.
Olympus’s Ousted Chief Will Step Down From Its Board
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Michael Woodford, the whistleblower in the accounting scandal engulfing Japan’s Olympus Corp, said stakeholders should decide who should lead Olympus.
Europe Proposes New Conditions on Research and Development
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Certain inventions supported by E.U. money would have to be sold in Europe first, according to the proposal, which must be approved by E.U. governments and the Parliament.
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Sprint Nextel pledged to use the WiMax data network Clearwire is planning to build out and to participate if the independent subsidiary raises more capital.
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Yahoo Board Said to Lean Toward Sale of Minority Stake
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A decision by Yahoo directors to sell just a minority stake could alienate shareholders and leave the company vulnerable to possible takeover bids.
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The streaming music service, which is dependent on its users' picking what to hear, introduced apps that allow Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Billboard, among others, to be a guiding influence.
A Proposal for E.U.-Wide Data Protection Regulation
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The vice president of the European Commission said that unnecessary hurdles because of dated rules were costing companies €2.3 billion, or $3.1 billion, a year.
F.C.C. Report Details Merger Shortcomings
By BLOOMBERG NEWS
The Federal Communications Commission allowed AT&T; to withdraw an application to buy T-Mobile and said the merger would have reduced competition and slashed jobs.
Square Feet
When Apartment Rents Climb, Landlords Can Say ‘The Computer Did It’
By MATT HUDGINS
Landlords who run apartment properties with thousands of units are increasingly turning to software programs to help them set rents.
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A Shopping Day Invented for the Web Comes of Age
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At Airports, a Bigger Push to Sell Electronics
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DealBook: Silver Lake Consortium Is Said to Seek Yahoo Stake
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DealBook: Zynga's Tough Culture Risks a Talent Drain
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Asset Sale May Be Next for AT&T;
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The Tweets of War: What’s Past Is Postable
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PBS Introduces New Television Channel in Britain
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Cultural Studies: What’s in a Name? Ask Google
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Digital Domain: Turn On the Server. It’s Cold Inside.
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Phone Hacking Tied to Terrorists
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Prototype: Don’t Know How? Well, Find Someone Who Does
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The Haggler: Sure, Post a Review. But the Last Word Won’t Be Yours.
Personal Tech
State of the Art
A Thermostat That’s Clever, Not Clunky
By DAVID POGUE
The Nest Learning Thermostat can save on heating and cooling costs for your home. It even looks pretty on your wall.
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Millions of printers open to devastating hack attack | MSNBC Technolog
One more thing to worry about: hackers taking over my printer and setting the paper on fire. - Damon Darlin
MIT algorithm figures the odds of the other guy running a red | Extremetech
The MIT driving algorithm has an 85% probability rate. I think I will still stop, look and listen. - Damon Darlin
Chart of the day, Apple valuation edition | Felix Salmon
Why is the stock market discounting the value of Apple's earnings? - Damon Darlin
Video Game Review
Nostalgia Trip With an Old Friend
By SETH SCHIESEL
With The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, for the Wii, Nintendo has released an old-school game for old-school players.
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