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Google to start TV service in U.S. this autumn

September 7th, 2010 by admin


BERLIN (Reuters) - Google will launch its new service to bring the Web to TV screens in the United States this autumn and worldwide next year, its chief executive said, as it extends its reach from the desktop to the living room.

Oracle hires former HP’s Mark Hurd

September 7th, 2010 by admin


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Silicon Valley technology giant Oracle Corp has hired Mark Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co who resigned amid a scandal, as president.

Oracle hires former HP’s Hurd

September 7th, 2010 by admin


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Silicon Valley technology giant Oracle Corp has hired Mark Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co who resigned amid a scandal, as president.

Nokia bets on new smartphones for recovery

September 6th, 2010 by admin


HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia, the world’s biggest cellphone maker by volume, will introduce new smartphone models next week at its annual media and industry event, aiming to assure investors the company is on track to recovery.

Oracle offered job to ex-HP CEO Hurd: source

September 6th, 2010 by admin


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp has offered a job to Mark Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co who resigned amid a scandal involving inaccurate expense receipts related to a female contractor, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Oracle offered job to ex-HP CEO Hurd says source

September 5th, 2010 by admin


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp has offered a job to Mark Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co who resigned amid a scandal involving inaccurate expense receipts related to a female contractor, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Oracle offered job to ex-HP CEO Hurd: source

September 5th, 2010 by admin


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp has offered a job to Mark Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co who resigned amid a scandal involving inaccurate expense receipts related to a female contractor, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Craigslist.com blocks access to adult services ads

September 4th, 2010 by admin


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Craigslist.com has dropped its “adult services” listings, which have become the target of U.S. state attorneys general who say the much-visited online classified ad site is not doing enough to quash prostitution.

Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit

September 3rd, 2010 by admin


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.

U.S. and Israel spying behind BlackBerry woe: Dubai police

September 3rd, 2010 by admin


DUBAI (Reuters) - Concerns over Israeli access to BlackBerry data, and the use of the device by the United States to spy on the United Arab Emirates are behind the Gulf state’s moves to curb the smartphone, Dubai’s police chief said.