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Exclusive: Amazon seeks leader for patent acquisitions Wednesday, 8 Aug 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is recruiting a cadre of intellectual property experts for a push into patent acquisition and licensing, the latest turn in its intensifying battles with Apple Inc and Google Inc in mobile devices and digital content.  Full Article

 
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Facebook opens doors to real-money gambling in Britain Tuesday, 7 Aug 2012 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc will allow users in Britain to wager real money on its service, opening its doors to gambling for the first time as revenue growth slows at the world's No. 1 social network.  Full Article  

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Judge in Google-Oracle case seeks names of paid reporters, bloggers Wednesday, 8 Aug 2012 

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A judge in the patent battle between Google Inc and Oracle Corp ordered the companies to disclose the names of journalists on their payrolls, stunning the legal and media communities.  Full Article