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Google Wallet a security risk: researchers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:19:49 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Security researchers said they found a vulnerability in the Google Inc mobile payments platform which is currently available in phones sold by Sprint Nextel Corp.

Exclusive: Eyeing Yahoo deal, Alibaba may take HK unit private

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:15:16 -0500

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba plans to take its Hong Kong-listed unit private, two sources familiar with the matter said, as part of a complex deal that would strengthen founder Jack Ma's control and give key stakeholder Yahoo cash and a direct stake in one of Alibaba's operating businesses.

Protests erupt across Europe against web piracy treaty

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:54:47 -0500

BERLIN/SOFIA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters took part in rallies across Europe on Saturday against an international anti-piracy agreement they fear will curb their freedom to download movies and music for free and encourage Internet surveillance.

Cupid targets the Fed with early Valentine tweets

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:35:49 -0500

(Reuters) - It isn't often you see the words "love", "romance", and "Federal Reserve" in the same sentence.

Alibaba's Ma faces big Yahoo test

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:33:22 -0500

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - If anyone can pull off the labyrinthine deal between Alibaba Group and Yahoo Inc, it's Jack Ma, who founded the e-commerce group and within a decade unlocked China's huge online shopping potential.

Toymakers gear up for year of the "AppCessory"

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:59:03 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Having found this holiday season that they cannot beat iPad, iPhone and iPod, toymakers have decided to join them, lining up a host of playthings that come to life when hooked up to the devices, gadgets that kids love to play with.

Apple sues Motorola Mobility over Qualcomm license

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:50:08 -0500

(Reuters) - Apple sued Motorola Mobility in a U.S. court on Friday in an attempt to stop Motorola from asserting some patent claims against Apple in Germany, according to the lawsuit.

EU seen approving Google's Motorola deal: sources

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:12:23 -0500

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Google Inc is expected to win approval next week from European regulators, as well as from U.S. antitrust authorities, for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility , according to people familiar with the matter.

BlackBerry out at U.S. climate agency, iPhone in

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:06:03 -0500

TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion's BlackBerry smartphone has struggled to win over U.S. consumers but the Canadian company has long been able to rely on the loyalty of corporate and government clients who depend on its secure email. No more.

Sony's Hirai to extend PlayStation strategy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:22:50 -0500

TOKYO (Reuters) - Incoming CEO Kazuo Hirai aims to re-shape Sony Corp by linking hardware and software through online networks -- a model he used at its PlayStation unit -- dismissing any suggestion the battered brand would revert to a gadget-centered strategy under his management.