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China Approves Google Motorola Mobility Merger
Sun, 20 May 2012 07:26:03 CEST
symbolset writes "CNET is reporting that China has approved Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility. Previously approved by regulatory authorities in the U.S. and Europe, China was the last holdout. The deal will now reportedly close 'within days.'" I wonder what conditions Google may have faced from the regulators, and whether they include any exceptions to the "don't be evil" guideline. ... Read more
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Mark Zuckerberg gets married at surprise wedding
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:52:09 CEST
Less than 100 people arrived at the Facebook CEO's Palo Alto, Calif., home today thinking they were there for his girlfriend's graduation ceremony. Instead, the two shared their vows.... Read more
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Here's how desperately cities want Apple stores
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:52:09 CEST
According to a report, Apple gets hugely preferential leases just to open its stores in certain cities and locations. Why is anyone surprised?... Read more
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California Considers DNA Privacy Law
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:52:06 CEST
ananyo writes "California lawmakers are weighing a bill aimed at protecting their state's citizens from surreptitious genetic testing but scientists are voicing their growing concerns that, if passed, such a law would have a costly and damaging effect on research. The bill, dubbed the Genetic Information Privacy Act, would require an individual's written consent for the collection, analysis, reten... Read more