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Eager fans greet "Call of Duty" video game launch

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:10:49 +0000

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

LinkedIn and Twitter link up

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:30:17 +0000

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.

Google buys mobile ad firm for $750 million

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:07:32 +0000

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.

Yahoo aims to boost margins

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:02:38 +0000

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.

RIM to help app developers use ads, micropayments

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:31:41 +0000

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.

Nokia to replace 14 million phone chargers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:52:55 +0000

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

Google consulting with DOJ on books deal

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:50:19 +0000

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.

Online auction site launches for rich and famous

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:09:13 +0000

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.

Electronic Arts buys social game maker Playfish

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:03:57 +0000

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.

Burberry taps social media with trench coat site

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:05:12 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) - Luxury goods group Burberry has hooked up with social networking company Facebook to launch a Web site celebrating its trench coat, becoming the latest retailer to use social media in a bid to boost its brand.