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Japan's Social Media Heavyweights Scrap Gambling Games
Japan's leading social gaming companies Gree Inc and DeNA Co Ltd said on Wednesday they would gradually phase out games that contain aspects of gambling as they face increased pressure from regulators.
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Google Gets First Self-Driven Car License in Nevada
Google's self-driven cars will soon be appearing on Nevada roads after the state's Department of Motor Vehicles approved on Monday the nation's first autonomous vehicle license.
Social Media Stress? There's an App for That
Nestle, purveyor of the decades-old KitKat snack, has launched an app it says addresses a growing problem among young social media users - giving them a break from the stress of posting updates by doing it for them.
Telenor Shuns India after Troubles Hit Profits
Norway's Telenor distanced itself further from the Indian market on Tuesday, excluding the country from its 2012 forecasts for the first time after licensing problems there led to massive writedowns that weighed on its quarterly results.
Yahoo CEO Apologizes in Memo, Board Meets: Source
Yahoo Inc's board convened on Monday afternoon to discuss the mounting upset surrounding Chief Executive Scott Thompson, who has apologized to employees after being accused last week by activist investor Daniel Loeb of padding his resume, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
Smartphones Top Computers for U.S. Facebook Time
The average time spent accessing Facebook via smartphone in the United States was 441 minutes in March, compared with 391 minutes via computer, according to comScore, underscoring the increasingly high-profile role of mobile in social networking
Lenovo to Launch Mobile Devices Facility in Central China
Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's No.2 PC maker by sales, said on Monday that it will invest about 5 billion yuan ($793 million) over the next five years in an integrated mobile devices facility in China to meet rising global demand for smartphones and tablet computers
Nokia's Woes Might Call for Microsoft Aid
Addressing Nokia Oyj employees in January 2011, Chief Executive Stephen Elop - at that point only four months into the job - dramatized the company's predicament by comparing it to standing on a burning platform.
Chirpy Angry Birds Maker Eyes IPO Golden Egg
Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment said sales jumped tenfold to $100 million last year as gamers flocked to download its titles, adding business was now strong enough for a stock market listing.
LG Electronics to Launch Google TV in U.S. in Late May
LG Electronics Inc, the world's No.2 TV maker, plans to launch Internet-enabled TV based on Google's platform in the United States in the week of May 21, as the South Korean firm seeks to gain a larger share of the emerging Internet TV market, a senior LG executive said on Monday.
LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 Hits iOS App Store: Grab Your Wand and Defeat Lord Voldemort
Harry Potter series is at the end. We have seen the last movie - Harry Potter 8: The Deathly Hallows Part 2 - and the last book in the series. But many Potter fans are demanding for more. Here is some good news for them - LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 app is now available for iPhone and iPad.
iPad Mini Craze Growing Stronger, PriceGrabber Survey Shows: Why?
iPad Mini could be an epic failure for Apple. But wait...we do not think like that anymore. Not now when the craze for the tablet is growing stronger day by day. More than 50% of U.S. consumers are reportedly demanding for a cheaper version iPad that could be priced between $250-$300.
Sprint CEO to Take Pay Cut as iPhone Costs Pinch
Sprint Nextel chief Daniel Hesse said he would take a cut in pay this year, after coming under fire from some shareholders disappointed with the hit the company's results took from subsidizing Apple's popular iPhones.
Yahoo in Talks to Sell 15-25 Percent of Alibaba: Source
Yahoo Inc could be weeks away from selling 15 to 25 percent of Alibaba Group's stock back to China's largest e-commerce company, in a deal designed to eliminate complexities that had scuttled the parties' previous negotiations, a person familiar with the matter said.
EBay, Wal-Mart Search for Revved-up Search Engines
EBay Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc are developing new Web search engines to better compete against Amazon.com Inc in the fast-growing e-commerce market.
Facebook Plans to Raise $10.6 Billion in Mega IPO
Facebook Inc aims to raise about $10.6 billion in Silicon Valley's largest IPO, dwarfing the coming-out parties of tech companies like Google Inc and granting the world's largest social network a market value close to Amazon.com's.
Almunia Says Won't Rush Google Antitrust Decision
EU regulators are in no rush to decide any antitrust charges against Google, in a complicated investigation into complaints by rivals about its search results, the EU's competition chief said on Friday.
Third Point Demands Yahoo Fire CEO by Monday
Activist hedge fund investor Third Point demanded that internet company Yahoo Inc fire its chief executive, Scott Thompson, by Monday for padding his resume.
Judge Urges more Deliberations in Android Case
A judge urged jurors to resume deliberating Oracle Corp's copyright claims against Google over the Android mobile platform, after they indicated there was unanimous agreement on all but one of the questions they must decide.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs and Features: All You Need to Know
Samsung, recently ranked as the world's biggest phone manufacturer, has finally unveiled its next flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S3. The much-anticipated phone comes with a larger display, a more powerful processor, and lots of cool and exciting new features.
Judge Says Google's Android Lost Money in 2010
Google Inc's Android mobile platform resulted in a net loss for the company in every quarter of 2010, despite generating roughly $97.7 million in revenue for the first quarter of that year, a U.S. judge said in court.
U.S. Mobile Industry Paces Spectrum, Deal Paralysis
Complaints about the shortage of wireless frequencies and a need for U.S. mobile carriers to consolidate will dominate the industry's largest annual gathering next week, but regulatory uncertainty may leave the sector powerless to deal with its most pressing issues anytime soon.
Samsung Unwraps Latest Galaxy Rival to Iphone
Samsung Electronics <005930.KS> unveiled a new top-of-the-range Galaxy smartphone in London on Thursday, updating the most direct rival to Apple's iPhone with a larger touch screen and more powerful processor.
Are Apple and Verzion Heading for a Showdown?
In what's probably a surprising move to potential buyers, Verizon is now actively discouraging shoppers from buying an iPhone. A user on MacRumors says sales representatives pushed the Motorola Razr instead of the iPhone 4 or 4S.
Galaxy S3: Blue, White Blobs in Samsung Teaser Video, Media Invitation Suggest Color Options?
After surviving months of speculation, the launch of Samsung's next Galaxy device - Galaxy S3 - is only a few hours away. Every gadget lover is keen to see the much-awaited smartphone. Galaxy S3 teaser video is out with white and blue blobs on it, which hints that the upcoming smartphone could be available in two color options - white and blue.
RIM Close to Hiring Marketing Chief, Stock Slumps
Research In Motion Ltd stock slumped again on Wednesday, even as the company said it was close to hiring a marketing boss to fashion a unified message for the next-generation BlackBerry that will likely determine its future.
Nokia Files Patent Lawsuits Against HTC, RIM
Wounded cellphone maker Nokia has turned on one of its former allies in the patent protection battlefield by filing lawsuits against rival smartphone maker HTC as it steps up its efforts to raise funds.
