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Palm hopes its new Pre will dethrone the iPhone as king of smartphones. But new Consumer Reports ratings gave a huge edge to Apple's product. That means Palm's uphill battle just got steeper. Quotes: AAPL | PALM

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Impersonators Help Twitter, Hurt Its Users

posted: 1 DAY AGO

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It can be hard to tell the difference between celebrities and their impersonators on Twitter. Here's why that's good news for arguably the Web's hottest site -- and bad news for you.

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Web Marketers to Change User Tracking

posted: 1 DAY 10 HOURS AGO

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In new guidelines being unveiled today, companies that track Web users' behavior for marketing purposes outline how their tracking methods will be more transparent and how consumers can avoid being monitored. But some privacy advocates say the changes are still not enough.

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Beijing Backs Off Internet Filter Rule

posted: 3 DAYS 8 HOURS AGO

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Hours before its new law was to take effect, the Chinese government delays a rule requiring computer manufacturers to include the "Green Dam" Internet filtering software with all computers built for sale in China. The proposal has drawn protests from overseas trade officials and outright ridicule from Web surfers in China.

Greg Baker, AP

Reportedly already in use in China's Internet cafes, the "Green Dam" filtering software blocks violent and obscene content, but also contains code to suppress material the government considers subversive.

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Palm Shares Jump After Profit Report

posted: 8 DAYS AGO

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Shares of smartphone maker Palm leap in after-hours trading as the company posts a narrower-than-expected loss, despite a steep revenue decline. Quote: PALM

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Google Blasted Over 'Vulgar' Content

posted: 8 DAYS 12 HOURS AGO

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China steps up accusations that Internet search leader Google is spreading "vulgar content that is lascivious and pornographic," which it says violates its laws and regulations. The latest jab comes a day after the U.S. urged Beijing to abandon plans for controversial filtering software. Quote: GOOG

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Sea Launch Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

posted: 9 DAYS 2 HOURS AGO

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Sea Launch Co., a satellite launch services provider owned by Boeing and international partners, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

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Apple's Jobs Has 'Excellent Prognosis'

posted: 9 DAYS 5 HOURS AGO

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The Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute confirms that Apple CEO Steve Jobs underwent a liver transplant there and says he has "an excellent prognosis." The Tennessee hospital says Jobs received the transplant because he was "the sickest patient on the waiting list at the time a donor organ became available." Quote: AAPL
DailyFinance: Steve Jobs Liver: Bright Future Amid Dark Rumors

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Oracle Beats Estimates, but Profit Dips

posted: 9 DAYS 12 HOURS AGO

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Software maker Oracle's earnings results top Wall Street's forecast for the latest quarter, despite a 5 percent drop in sales and a 7 percent profit decline. Quote: ORCL

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