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Google Unveils Tool to Speed Up Searches

Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:00:01 AM CST

Google’s change may save users time, but may also affect the many businesses that have been built around placing search ads on the site.

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Scarborough and Kinsley Will Write for Politico

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 11:40:14 PM CST

Politico will run weekly opinion columns by Joe Scarborough, the MSNBC host, and Michael Kinsley, a columnist for The Atlantic, starting on Oct. 1.

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Ex-Sun Chief Gets Healthy With New Venture

Thursday, September 9, 2010 7:49:31 AM CST

Jonathan Schwartz opts for the start-up route, alongside a former Apple and Microsoft developer.

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Rounding Up the iPod Reviews

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 6:02:33 PM CST

The tech pundits weigh in on the latest lineup of Apple iPods, offering in-depth reviews, side-by-side comparisons and even a logo contest.

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Tech Talk Podcast: Empathetic Fabric

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 6:14:08 PM CST

Fabrics that see and hear, why design can make the gadget and a look at the Nuforce uDAC U.S.B. amp are in this week's Tech Talk pod cast.

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ZumoCast Offers a Personalized Cloud

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 5:56:11 PM CST

A new application allows free access to content stored on desktop computers from Apple mobile devices.

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Genentech Scientist to Lead Rockefeller University

Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:00:02 AM CST

Marc Tessier-Lavigne will be the first to leave Genentech’s top scientific ranks since its acquisition by Roche in March 2009.

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Vodafone Is Liable for Tax on India Deal, Court Finds

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 11:20:52 PM CST

The decision could have a broad impact if it establishes that any deal involving Indian assets is subject to local taxes even when made overseas.

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Data on Seattle Nonprofits Is Now Public

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 11:20:46 PM CST

The Seattle Foundation is trying to give potential donors more insight into how their money would be spent.

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Packaging Is All the Rage, and Not in a Good Way

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 11:30:04 PM CST

Amazon is trying to get manufacturers to make packages easier to open, hoping to reduce consumer “wrap rage.”

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H.P. Sues Its Ex-Chief in New Job

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 3:50:02 PM CST

The lawsuit comes a day after the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive was hired by Oracle, the database software maker.

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Vodafone to Sell Its Stake in China Mobile for $6.6 Billion

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 11:40:02 PM CST

About 70 percent of the proceeds of the $6.6 billion sale will be returned to shareholders through a stock repurchase

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Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 1:12:24 PM CST

Despite soaring profits, high-tech companies have been slow to hire — a sign of just how difficult it will be to address persistently high joblessness.

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Advertising: Marketing Fanciful Items in the Lands of Make Believe

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 10:03:49 PM CST

Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands.

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9 Years After 9/11, Public Safety Radio Not Ready

Monday, September 6, 2010 11:30:40 PM CST

Despite a $7 billion effort, experts say a nationwide public safety radio system may never become a reality.

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Frequent Flier: With Wi-Fi Aboard, Be Careful What You Click

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 1:42:23 PM CST

Adam Sheffer, a partner at an art gallery in Manhattan, has his share of embarrassing travel tales.

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Itineraries: Hotel Chains Try Training With Improv and iPods

Monday, September 6, 2010 11:40:02 PM CST

Chains are hiring improv comedy trainers and life coaches, or are conducting training sessions with iPods and other devices, to better cater to guests.