In Bloomberg uproar, ethics flags for new media
NEW YORK (AP) — Launching his namesake company’s news division in the 1990s, Michael Bloomberg largely rejected long-held rules of the journalism trade that insist...
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INFLUENCE GAME: Tech, labor spar on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — To the U.S. technology industry, there’s a dramatic shortfall in the number of Americans skilled in computer programming and engineering that is...
Analysis: Google+ struggles to attract brands, some neglect to update
(Reuters) – To mark the Cinco de Mayo holiday this year, Domino’s Pizza festooned its Facebook page with a string of posts, including an image...
Huawei’s CEO breaks silence, says company not connected to U.S. cyber threats
(Reuters) – Ren Zhengfei, founder and CEO of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, defended the Chinese firm’s stand on U.S. cyber-security concerns when he spoke to...
Facebook in talks to buy Israel’s Waze for up to $1 billion: report
(Reuters) – Facebook Inc is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli mobile satellite navigation start-up Waze for $800 million to $1 billion, business daily Calcalist reported on Thursday. Due...
French, German politicians to pressure Google on tax
(Reuters) – Politicians in Germany and France say they will press for Google Inc to be quizzed on corporate income tax after a Reuters report highlighted how the company employs sales...
Windows 8, Take 2: Microsoft to spiff up maligned operating system with ‘Blue’ touch-up job
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for...
Amazon beats Google in China with paid Android apps
Amazon has become the first Western technology firm to offer paid-for Android apps in China – beating Google to the lucrative market. Google’s Chinese store...