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Bits: Now, Even the Government Has an App StoreVivek Kundra, the federal government's chief information officer, is pushing agencies to use cloud-based computing to modernize themselves, save money and become more energy-efficient.
International Herald Tribune Wednesday, September 16, 2009Facebook hits key financial milestoneFacebook said the company has become free cash flow positive ahead of schedule and that the world's largest
social networking site now had 300 million users.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday, September 16, 2009DNI's New Strategy Stresses Counterintelligence, CybersecurityThe top U.S. intelligence official said counterintelligence and cybersecurity would be given new emphasis under a four-year strategic plan he unveiled Tuesday.
Washington Post Wednesday, September 16, 2009D.C. Start-Up Envion Aims to Turn Trash to FuelPlastic soda bottles, Big Gulp cups and empty sour cream containers get fed into the top of the three-story machine. About 10 minutes later, out the other side comes a light-brown synthetic oil that can be converted into fuel for a truck or a jet airplane.
Washington Post Wednesday, September 16, 2009T-Mobile forced to take action amid Sprint takeover rumorsAmid rumors that Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile's parent company, is considering a takeover bid for the US rival Sprint, sources claim the German company's biggest shareholders are preparing to force changes, according to the Financial Times. Although both companies have remained mum on any private negotiations, the report corroborates earlier suggestions that D Telekom has become frustrated with the performance of its US subsidiary....
macnn.com Wednesday, September 16, 2009Apple Hires Intel's Top LawyerBruce Sewell will report to Steve Jobs as Apple's general counsel and senior vice president for legal and government affairs.
New York Times Wednesday, September 16, 2009Sakar launches line of Kodak Webcams, digital photo keychainSakar International has launched a new line of Kodak webcams, which includes a driver-free webcam, the S100; an auto focus webcam, the T130; and a webcam with a three megapixel sensor that produces HD quality video, the P310HD. The series also features the W100, an entry level model, and a two megapixel auto focus webcam called the L200. The new Kodak line of video cameras can automatically connect to IM and VoiP services including AOL, MSN Instant Messenger and SKYPE -- which automatically launches the designated application without the user having to navigate their...
macnn.com Wednesday, September 16, 2009Intel Says Europe Erred in Levying $1.4 Billion FineIntel claims that the European Commission did not supply enough proof to back accusations that the
chip maker used strong-arm sales tactics to squeeze out a rival.
International Herald Tribune Wednesday, September 16, 2009Profit Falls 22%, but Best Buy Raises OutlookSecond-quarter results at the electronics retailer fell below expectations as sales at established stores dropped.
International Herald Tribune Wednesday, September 16, 2009Facebook grows and turns a profitSan Francisco - Facebook, the world's largest social
network on the internet, is finally turning a profit, the privately held company said. The Silicon Valley, California, company, which was started six years ago by a student at Harvard University, sa...
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