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Banned … by Google
In Turkey, it’s a crime to defame the country’s founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk or to ridicule “Turkishness.” So Google restricts access to videos that the government of Turkey deems illegal on google.com.tr.
Testing Games, Entertainment Apps on iPad
Novell Says Purchase Offer From Elliott ‘Inadequate’ (Update1)
Novell Inc. said a $5.75-a-share acquisition offer from Elliott Associates LP is “inadequate” and undervalues the maker of Linux operating-system software.
Bharti Board Said to Approve $9 Billion Zain Africa Unit Offer
Bharti Airtel Ltd., the Indian phone company planning a $9 billion purchase of Zain’s African wireless assets, intends to make a formal offer this week, after Bharti’s board yesterday approved the bid, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations.
Rethinking Sex Offender Laws for Youths Showing Off Online
In most states, teenagers who send or receive sexually explicit photographs by cellphone or computer, known as “sexting,” have risked felony child pornography charges.
At long last, the Plastiki sets sail (photos)
After months of anticipation, banking heir David de Rothschild’s boat, made buoyant by 12,000 soda bottles, sets sail for Australia.
Message from the grave, straight to your cell phone
RosettaStone products use near-field communication to stream personal information, photos, and even messages from the deceased lying beneath to any mobile device.
In Bid to Sway Sales, Cameras Track Shoppers
Retailers say they are using video cameras to watch customers as a way to make shopping in stores more enjoyable, but privacy advocates are skeptical.
Would You Pay $20 for Access to a Breast Cancer Cure?
A Canadian organization has started a biotech cooperative, funded by sales of $20 shares, to develop personalized therapies for breast cancer.
Weekend Webware: Dailymotion video slideshows
Dailymotion users looking to create video slideshows out of photos and their music can now make pretty snazzy-looking ones with a built-in tool from Stupeflix.
One on One: Christopher Poole, Founder of 4chan
An interview with Christopher “Moot” Poole, founder of 4chan, the racy message board.
Bharti Board Said to Clear $9 Billion Offer for Zain (Update2)
Bharti Airtel Ltd., the Indian phone company planning a $9 billion purchase of Zain’s African wireless assets, intends to make a formal offer next week, after Bharti’s board today approved the bid, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations.
