U.S. appeals court stays Microsoft Word injunction

SEATTLE (Reuters) – The U.S. Court of Appeals has granted Microsoft Corp’s request to stay an injunction imposed by a federal court that would have halted sales of some versions of its popular Word application.

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U.S. appeals court stays Microsoft Word injunction

Google’s China head to leave company: source

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Google’s China head Lee Kai-Fu will be leaving the company, a Google source said on Friday, leading to uncertainty about the search giant’s plans for the region.

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Google’s China head to leave company: source

FTC urges privacy policy for Google books

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Google Inc should develop a privacy policy for its plan to digitize millions of books that limits use of consumer data, the Federal Trade Commission said in a letter to the company.

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FTC urges privacy policy for Google books

Mobile technology may help city dwellers hitch ride

BERLIN (Reuters) – Hitch-hikers have always used their thumbs to get a ride. Now a new invention aims to update the technique — allowing mobile phone users to dial-a-driver.

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Mobile technology may help city dwellers hitch ride

Google’s investors look for next big thing

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Google Inc made its fortune on Internet search ads, but Wall Street is increasingly eager for signs that the company’s other money-making bets will pay off.

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Google’s investors look for next big thing

Motorola to sink or swim on Android phones

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Motorola Inc needs to spark some serious gadget lust next week when it unveils new phones to convince consumers and Wall Street that it’s still a player in the global mobile industry, but the odds may be heavily stacked against it.

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Motorola to sink or swim on Android phones

Got a dream but no cash? The Internet can help

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Chris Waddell wants to climb Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair; George Del Barrio wants to make a film in Cambodia; Jeff Edwards wants to write a book about a science fiction writer: they want you to fund their dreams.

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Nifty and stylish is aim at Berlin gizmo fair

BERLIN (Reuters) – Against a backdrop of flat-panel TV screens and energy-efficient washing machines, a number of nifty gadgets and chic devices stand out at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, aimed at simplifying modern life — with style.

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Nifty and stylish is aim at Berlin gizmo fair

Apple iPod updates expected, Jobs show uncertain

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc’s media extravaganza next week is being greeted with unusual calm, as it is uncertain if charismatic CEO Steve Jobs will appear and investors have nothing much to bet on apart from new iPods with cameras.

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Apple iPod updates expected, Jobs show uncertain