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    • Websense to go private after years of slow growth Reuters - 9 mins ago

      (Reuters) - Websense Inc said it had agreed to be taken private by Vista Equity Partners in a deal that values the online security firm at about $907 million, a move … More »Websense to go private after years of slow growth

      (Reuters) - Websense Inc said it had agreed to be taken private by Vista Equity Partners in a deal that values the online security firm at about $907 million, a move that should come as a relief to investors after years of weak sales from its legacy business. The offer of $24.75 per share represents a roughly 29 percent …

    • Visitors play with Microsoft's Xbox 360 consoles at the Tokyo Game Show in Chiba
      New Xbox more than a game console for Microsoft Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      By Malathi Nayak and Bill Rigby SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is set to make a splash this week with the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new Xbox … More »New Xbox more than a game console for Microsoft

      Visitors play with Microsoft's Xbox 360 consoles at the Tokyo Game Show in Chiba

      By Malathi Nayak and Bill Rigby SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE (Reuters) - 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, as it seeks a larger share of the $65 billion a year global computer gaming industry. But the small device …

    • File photo of Liu Tienan at a news conference in Beijing
      China trying to manage exposure of corruption online Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      By Terril Yue Jones BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Internet is brimming with disclosures of officials collecting bribes, homes and luxury accessories as casually as they … More »China trying to manage exposure of corruption online

      File photo of Liu Tienan at a news conference in Beijing

      By Terril Yue Jones BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Internet is brimming with disclosures of officials collecting bribes, homes and luxury accessories as casually as they do mistresses. But while the government tolerates such anti-corruption vigilantism, it is also extremely leery of the threat the Internet can pose to Communist …

    • Comedian Jon Stewart speaks during the "12-12-12" benefit concert for victims of Superstorm Sandy at Madison Square Garden in New York
      Jon Stewart's humor a hit with millions of envious Chinese Reuters - 7 hrs ago

      By Jane Lee SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is … More »Jon Stewart's humor a hit with millions of envious Chinese

      Comedian Jon Stewart speaks during the "12-12-12" benefit concert for victims of Superstorm Sandy at Madison Square Garden in New York

      By Jane Lee SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when directed at their own leaders. A recent segment on North Korea scored …

    • n Infosys logo is pictured on one of the company's office buildings at their IT campus at Electronics City in Bangalore
      Infosys to challenge latest tax demand of $105.3 million Reuters - 9 hrs ago

      BANGALORE (Reuters) - Infosys Ltd, India's No. 2 software services exporter, said on Monday it would challenge a 5.77 billion rupees ($105.3 million) income tax demand … More »Infosys to challenge latest tax demand of $105.3 million

      n Infosys logo is pictured on one of the company's office buildings at their IT campus at Electronics City in Bangalore

      BANGALORE (Reuters) - Infosys Ltd, India's No. 2 software services exporter, said on Monday it would challenge a 5.77 billion rupees ($105.3 million) income tax demand raised by Indian authorities earlier this month. The demand relates to certain tax benefits on income from software development done overseas at the clients' …

    • Cricket-Warner to face disciplinary hearing over Twitter rant Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013

      May 19 (Reuters) - Australia opening batsman David Warner will face a disciplinary hearing for his Twitter outburst against two senior Australian cricket journalists, … More »Cricket-Warner to face disciplinary hearing over Twitter rant

      May 19 (Reuters) - Australia opening batsman David Warner will face a disciplinary hearing for his Twitter outburst against two senior Australian cricket journalists, the country's cricket board said on Sunday. The flamboyant left-handed batsman criticised News Limited journalists Robert Craddock and Malcolm Conn in an …

    • Cricket-Australia to investigate Warner's Twitter rant Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013

      May 18 (Reuters) - Cricket Australia is to investigate an extraordinary Twitter outburst by opening batsmen David Warner that attacked two senior Australian cricket journalists. … More »Cricket-Australia to investigate Warner's Twitter rant

      May 18 (Reuters) - Cricket Australia is to investigate an extraordinary Twitter outburst by opening batsmen David Warner that attacked two senior Australian cricket journalists. The 26-year-old Warner criticised News Limited journalists Robert Craddock and Malcolm Conn in an expletive-filled tirade, which has created headlines …

    • Syria government supporters hack Financial Times Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Jim Finkle and Jennifer Saba (Reuters) - The Financial Times' website and Twitter feeds were hacked on Friday, renewing questions about whether the popular social … More »Syria government supporters hack Financial Times

      By Jim Finkle and Jennifer Saba (Reuters) - The Financial Times' website and Twitter feeds were hacked on Friday, renewing questions about whether the popular social media service has done enough to tighten security as cyber-attacks on the news media intensify. The Syrian Electronic Army, an online group that supports Syrian …

    • U.S. authorities seize accounts of major Bitcoin operator Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Brett Wolf ST. LOUIS, May 17 (Thomson Reuters Accelus) - U.S. authorities have seized two accounts linked to a major operator in the booming Bitcoin digital currency … More »U.S. authorities seize accounts of major Bitcoin operator

      By Brett Wolf ST. LOUIS, May 17 (Thomson Reuters Accelus) - U.S. authorities have seized two accounts linked to a major operator in the booming Bitcoin digital currency market, Tokyo-based exchange Mt. Gox. The move may prevent the firm from facilitating the purchase and sale of Bitcoins in U.S. dollars at a time when use …

    • A worker collects orders at Amazon's fulfilment centre in Rugeley, central England
      After Google, Amazon to be grilled on UK tax presence Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Tom Bergin LONDON (Reuters) - Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the UK justify its low … More »After Google, Amazon to be grilled on UK tax presence

      A worker collects orders at Amazon's fulfilment centre in Rugeley, central England

      By Tom Bergin LONDON (Reuters) - Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the UK justify its low corporate income tax bill, two lawmakers told Reuters. Amazon will follow search giant Google, which attended another grilling by parliament's Public Affairs …

    • Surfboards lean against a wall at the Google office in Santa Monica
      Rivals get longer to comment on Google EU antitrust offer: source Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators have given some of Google's rivals more time to study its proposals to settle anti-competitive complaints, … More »Rivals get longer to comment on Google EU antitrust offer: source

      Surfboards lean against a wall at the Google office in Santa Monica

      By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators have given some of Google's rivals more time to study its proposals to settle anti-competitive complaints, which could provide more leverage to pry further concessions from the Internet search giant. The European Commission last month told interested parties they …

    • Soccer-Oceania club final showcases future of broadcasting Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013

      By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - The possible future of sports broadcasting will be further highlighted on Sunday when New Zealand's Auckland City and … More »Soccer-Oceania club final showcases future of broadcasting

      By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - The possible future of sports broadcasting will be further highlighted on Sunday when New Zealand's Auckland City and Waitakere United play the Oceania Champions League final, with the winner qualifying for the lucrative FIFA Club World Cup. The match in Auckland, reduced …

    • China cracks down on over-the-top anti-Japan dramas Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013

      BEIJING (Reuters) - China's television regulator has ordered a crackdown on dramas about the country's battles with Japan during and before World War Two and demanded … More »China cracks down on over-the-top anti-Japan dramas

      BEIJING (Reuters) - China's television regulator has ordered a crackdown on dramas about the country's battles with Japan during and before World War Two and demanded they be more serious, state media said on Friday, following viewer complaints about ludicrous storylines. Ties have been shadowed for years by what Beijing …

    • Ryan Ackroyd puts out a cigarette outside Southwark Crown Court in London
      LulzSec hackers who "wreaked havoc" at Sony jailed in UK Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013

      By Li-mei Hoang LONDON (Reuters) - A group of British hackers who "ran riot" causing millions of dollars of damage to computer networks run by Sony, the CIA and other … More »LulzSec hackers who "wreaked havoc" at Sony jailed in UK

      Ryan Ackroyd puts out a cigarette outside Southwark Crown Court in London

      By Li-mei Hoang LONDON (Reuters) - A group of British hackers who "ran riot" causing millions of dollars of damage to computer networks run by Sony, the CIA and other agencies were sentenced to jail terms on Thursday. Police said four men, members of the hacking collective known as "LulzSec", put thousands of internet users' …

    • UK politician sues for defamation in high-profile Twitter case Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013

      By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - A retired British politician sued the wife of the House of Commons Speaker for defamation on Thursday, accusing her of implying … More »UK politician sues for defamation in high-profile Twitter case

      By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - A retired British politician sued the wife of the House of Commons Speaker for defamation on Thursday, accusing her of implying in a tweet that he was a pedophile guilty of sexually abusing boys living in a care home. Alistair McAlpine, an associate of the late former Prime Minister …

    • Cricket-'Jeeks', 'nuffies' and moms targeted by cricketing Facebook Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013

      By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - Hunched over desks staring at computer screens paid for in part by New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum, employees … More »Cricket-'Jeeks', 'nuffies' and moms targeted by cricketing Facebook

      By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - Hunched over desks staring at computer screens paid for in part by New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum, employees at a small Wellington company are hard at work laying the foundations for what they hope will be the next social media revolution. Targeting the estimated …

    • A visitor is seen at the You Tube stand during the annual MIPCOM television programme market in Cannes
      YouTube adds first paid channel for horror films Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013

      By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - YouTube has a new paid channel for horror junkies, adding Screampix as the first subscription channel dedicated to frightful fare. … More »YouTube adds first paid channel for horror films

      A visitor is seen at the You Tube stand during the annual MIPCOM television programme market in Cannes

      By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - YouTube has a new paid channel for horror junkies, adding Screampix as the first subscription channel dedicated to frightful fare. It launched on Wednesday in the US and Canada for $2.99 a month, and will rollout to the U.K., France and Brazil later this year. The channel features …

    • Orlando Jones on why Machinima's geek culture works for 'Tainted Love' Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013

      By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Orlando Jones is a self-described comic book nerd, so when it came to finding the perfect venue for "Tainted Love," his gritty … More »Orlando Jones on why Machinima's geek culture works for 'Tainted Love'

      By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Orlando Jones is a self-described comic book nerd, so when it came to finding the perfect venue for "Tainted Love," his gritty and profane love letter to graphic novels, the actor and comedian said Machinima immediately sprung to mind. The popular YouTube channel is a gathering …

    • Visitors walk at the Alcatel-Lucent booth at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
      Newegg, Overstock win patent fight with Alcatel-Lucent Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The online shopping sites Newegg and Overstock Inc won a patent battle on Wednesday with telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent SA, which had accused … More »Newegg, Overstock win patent fight with Alcatel-Lucent

      Visitors walk at the Alcatel-Lucent booth at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The online shopping sites Newegg and Overstock Inc won a patent battle on Wednesday with telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent SA, which had accused the companies of infringing its patented technology. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which hears all patent appeals, upheld a lower …

    • Battered networks blow up traditional TV schedule to take on cable, streaming rivals Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013

      By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - One of the biggest television shows next season won't air until the season is nearly over - and that should tell you something … More »Battered networks blow up traditional TV schedule to take on cable, streaming rivals

      By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - One of the biggest television shows next season won't air until the season is nearly over - and that should tell you something about broadcasters' wavering loyalty to the traditional September-May broadcast season. Fox plans to debut its 12-episode "24" revival in May, and use it to …

    • Why YouTube cover sensation Sam Tsui turned down record labels for his debut album Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013

      By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Michael Jackson landed Sam Tsui on Oprah, but now Tsui must rely on someone else's music - his own. A 24-year-old Pennsylvania … More »Why YouTube cover sensation Sam Tsui turned down record labels for his debut album

      By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Michael Jackson landed Sam Tsui on Oprah, but now Tsui must rely on someone else's music - his own. A 24-year-old Pennsylvania native, Tsui blossomed into one of the most popular cover artists on YouTube while at Yale, covering everyone from Jackson to Britney Spears to Adele. His …

    • Jake Davis arrives at Southwark Crown Court in central London
      LulzSec hackers "at cutting edge" of cyber crime, court told Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013

      By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - Four British hackers who took part in 2011 cyber-attacks on targets ranging from the CIA to Sony were audacious, arrogant men whose … More »LulzSec hackers "at cutting edge" of cyber crime, court told

      Jake Davis arrives at Southwark Crown Court in central London

      By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - Four British hackers who took part in 2011 cyber-attacks on targets ranging from the CIA to Sony were audacious, arrogant men whose motivation was "anarchic self-amusement", a court heard on Wednesday. The men, who have pleaded guilty to a variety of offences, were members of the hacking …

    • File photo of the office on EnStage Inc in Bangalore
      After ATM heist, India's IT sector again in unwelcome spotlight Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013

      By Swati Pandey and Harichandan Arakali MUMBAI/BANGALORE (Reuters) - A breach of security at two payment card processing companies in India that led to heists at cash … More »After ATM heist, India's IT sector again in unwelcome spotlight

      File photo of the office on EnStage Inc in Bangalore

      By Swati Pandey and Harichandan Arakali MUMBAI/BANGALORE (Reuters) - A breach of security at two payment card processing companies in India that led to heists at cash machines around the world has reopened questions on the risks of outsourcing sensitive financial services to the Asian nation. Global banks that ship work …

    • Two cars of the public rail are seen covered with a advertisement for 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup truck as they move past General Motors World Headquarters in Detroit
      GM says new data centers will improve vehicles, margins Reuters - Mon, May 13, 2013

      By Deepa Seetharaman WARREN, Michigan (Reuters) - General Motors Co said it is investing $546 million in two new Michigan data centers in hopes it will free up millions … More »GM says new data centers will improve vehicles, margins

      Two cars of the public rail are seen covered with a advertisement for 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup truck as they move past General Motors World Headquarters in Detroit

      By Deepa Seetharaman WARREN, Michigan (Reuters) - General Motors Co said it is investing $546 million in two new Michigan data centers in hopes it will free up millions of dollars to boost vehicle quality more quickly. The largest U.S. automaker unveiled a $288 million data center in the Detroit suburb of Warren on Monday, …

    • London's Unruly snaps up viral video firm Shareifyoulike Reuters - Mon, May 13, 2013

      LONDON (Reuters) - Unruly, one of London's hottest tech companies, has made its first acquisition, buying Germany's Shareifyoulike to gain the leading position in viral … More »London's Unruly snaps up viral video firm Shareifyoulike

      LONDON (Reuters) - Unruly, one of London's hottest tech companies, has made its first acquisition, buying Germany's Shareifyoulike to gain the leading position in viral video marketing in the country. Unruly and Shareifyoulike work with advertisers and their agencies to create viral campaigns, whereby ads are viewed, shared …