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  • Eager fans greet "Call of Duty" launch

    Reuters – 1 hr 7 mins ago  
    Visitors walk past an exhibition stand for 'Call of Duty... Reuters

    SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's hugely anticipated "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" video game went on sale on Tuesday, welcomed by eager fans who lined up hours in advance of the release. Full Story »

  • LinkedIn and Twitter link up

    Reuters – Tue Nov 10, 1:30 am ET  
    A Twitter page is displayed on a laptop computer in Los Angeles... Reuters

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - LinkedIn and Twitter have linked up. Starting immediately, users of LinkedIn and Twitter can cross-file to each other's services, by checking a box on either Twitter or LinkedIn. Full Story »

  • Nokia, Samsung step up smartphone battle

    Reuters – Tue Nov 10, 7:52 am ET  
    An undated handout photograph shows the new Nokia N900 mobile... Reuters

    HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's two largest cell phone makers, Nokia and Samsung Electronics, have unveiled their latest attempts to keep pace in the battle with smartphone rivals like iPhone and Blackberry. Full Story »

  • Google consulting with DOJ on books deal

    Reuters – Mon Nov 9, 5:50 pm ET  
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    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc and a group representing authors and publishers said they are in talks with the U.S. government over modifications to a controversial electronic books licensing deal and they plan to file an amended version of the plan with the court on Friday. Full Story »

  • Yahoo aims to boost margins

    Reuters – Tue Nov 10, 2:02 am ET  
    Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Carol Bartz speaks at a lunch talk... Reuters

    SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc wants to triple its operating margin to 15-20 percent over the next three years by increasing revenue and keeping costs under control, CEO Carol Bartz said on Tuesday. Full Story »

  • RIM to help app developers use ads, micropayments

    Reuters – Mon Nov 9, 12:31 pm ET  
    Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO of Research In Motion (RIM),... Reuters

    TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion is making it easier for software developers make money from the applications they develop for its popular BlackBerry smartphone as the company falters in the face of stiff competition from rivals like Apple Inc. Full Story »

  • Nokia to replace 14 million phone chargers

    Reuters – Mon Nov 9, 12:48 pm ET  
    The Nokia Research and Development Centre is seen in Helsinki... Reuters

    HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia is replacing 14 million cellphone chargers which it says could give users an electric shock. Full Story »

  • Google buys mobile ad firm for $750 million

    Reuters – Mon Nov 9, 8:07 pm ET  
    The new Droid phone, a Motorola Inc. and Verizon Wireless phone... Reuters

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Monday that it was acquiring of AdMob, one of the largest mobile advertising networks, for $750 million, widening its bet that cell phone advertising could become the Internet's next-big money maker. Full Story »

  • Online auction site launches for rich and famous

    Reuters – Mon Nov 9, 10:09 am ET  

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Millionaires down on their luck now have a place to sell their mega-yachts, super-cars and family jewels without having to resort to the pawn shop. Full Story »

  • Electronic Arts buys social game maker Playfish

    Reuters – Mon Nov 9, 5:03 pm ET  
    Visitors attend a show by Electronic Arts (EA) at the Gamescom... Reuters

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc has acquired privately held Playfish for $275 million in cash plus other consideration as the maker of the "Madden NFL" series expands in the growing social gaming sector. Full Story »

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