Information Technology
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Companion apps, open worlds: 5 trends from E3Jun 15, 2013 8:01 am - LOS ANGELES — From companion apps with the power to affect gameplay to racing games where players persistently speed across virtual roads, there’s several innovations on...
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New Myspace takes it back to the futureJun 15, 2013 7:29 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim and Chris Vanderhook think Myspace had it right — at one point. And they believe they’ve revived and improved that formula for success as the reva...
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Cybersecurity fears raise medical-device standardsJun 15, 2013 7:22 am - WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is tightening standards for a wide range of medical devices — from fetal monitors used in hospitals to pacemakers implanted...
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British lawmakers slam Google on taxesJun 15, 2013 7:22 am - LONDON — British lawmakers attacked Google for defending a “highly contrived” strategy of booking advertising sales through Ireland to reduce its tax liability in Britai...
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Zuckerberg defends Facebook IPO by touting mobile pushJun 15, 2013 7:22 am - SAN FRANCISCO — A year after Facebook’s bungled public market debut, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is still facing the wrath of ordinary investors holding stak...
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Japanese musician is artist of digital ageJun 15, 2013 7:00 am - TOKYO — The Japanese artist known as Hyadain is in demand. Popular idols commission songs from him and, now at the height of his popularity, he is frequently asked to ap...
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Agencies swap intelligence with thousands of firmsJun 15, 2013 6:53 am - WASHINGTON — Thousands of technology, finance and manufacturing companies are working closely with U.S. national security agencies, providing sensitive information and i...
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Executives admit TV isn't everywhere yetJun 14, 2013 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — TV was supposed to be everywhere by now — watchable anytime, anywhere, on your smartphone or tablet. But four years into the industry's effort, network exec...
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Lightweight Microsoft Office available on iPhoneJun 14, 2013 9:26 am - NEW YORK — Microsoft’s Office software package is coming to the iPhone for the first time Friday, offering people the ability to read and edit their text documents, spre...
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Growing Techweek gives local tech firms a boostJun 13, 2013 11:00 pm - The third annual Techweek, set for June 27-29 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, will feature about 150 technology companies from the city and suburbs, about twice as m...