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Analysis: Most companies won't be early adopters of Windows 8

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SEATTLE - There was once a time when the launch of a new Windows operating system was a huge deal for the technology departments in many businesses. Not anymore. Microsoft Corp's release of Windows 8 on Friday is likely to be a non-event for most companies -- and some experts say many may never adopt it.

Acer third-quarter net profit well below forecasts; tax, FX losses seen

TAIPEI - Taiwanese PC maker Acer Inc reported third quarter net profit of T$68 million ($2.32 million), well below estimates.

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LME signs deal on new trading surveillance software

LONDON - The London Stock Exchange's technology system supplier Millennium IT said on Monday it had signed an agreement to provide the London Metal Exchange (LME) with surveillance software which will allow it to analyze trading patterns.

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Sun, Oct 21 2012

Analysis: Yahoo CEO's comeback plan homes in on technology, not media

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SAN FRANCISCO - Marissa Mayer, who earned a reputation for decisive action and intensity during her 13-year stint at Google Inc, has spent her first months as Yahoo Inc CEO quietly moving the Internet pioneer back to its roots in technology.

Video-sharing applications put users in the picture

TORONTO - Text messaging is fast and efficient but a new video-sharing application aims to put users in the picture.

Tech, Media 5:05am EDT

Fri, Oct 19 2012

Thiel could invest $150 million in AirBnb

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SAN FRANCISCO - Peter Thiel, the PayPal co-founder and Facebook Inc's first outside investor, is close to investing roughly $150 million in Airbnb in a deal that would value the lodging rental start-up at about $2.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Apple drops Java after experts warn Mac users on its security

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BOSTON - Apple Inc is removing old versions of Oracle Corp's Java software from Internet browsers on the computers of its customers when they install the latest update to its Mac operating system.

Tech, Media 19 Oct 2012

Defense chief calls cyberspace battlefront of the future

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WASHINGTON - Cyberspace is the battlefield of the future, with attackers already going after banks and other financial institutions and developing the ability to strike U.S. power grids and government systems, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Friday.

Tech, Media 19 Oct 2012

Sun, Oct 21 2012

Top Facebook executive quits to join London's Tech City

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LONDON - Joanna Shields, head of social media group Facebook's operations in Europe, is leaving to join a British government-sponsored venture to create London's answer to Silicon Valley.

Tech, Facebook, Media 21 Oct 2012

Activision hopes new Skylanders game is a holiday hit

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SAN FRANCISCO - Activision Blizzard is betting big on children's fantasy adventure game "Skylanders" this holiday, with the launch of a new title on Sunday and plans for more mobile versions of the console game.

Tech, Media, iPad, Lifestyle 21 Oct 2012
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Big Bird to Obama: Take down your TV ad

Big Bird, a bright yellow protagonist of children's television show "Sesame Street," wants out of his role in a nationwide television advertisement for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign.