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Bluetooth adopts new radio technology
Mar 28 2006 8:14PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The Bluetooth wireless standard used in cell phones and other small devices will take a leap in transmission speed, broadening its scope to enable high-definition video and files for digital music players like the iPod.
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Iran hard-line regime cracks down on blogs
Mar 28 2006 8:13PM (CT)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - On his last visit to Iran, Canadian-based blogger Hossein Derakhshan was detained and interrogated, then forced to sign a letter of apology for his blog writings before being allowed to leave the country. Compared to others, Derakhshan is lucky.
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Vestcom helps retailers court shoppers
Mar 28 2006 4:52PM (CT)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Shelf space. For retailers worried that their advertisements are reaching smaller audiences, it's the final frontier.
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EU to eliminate 'unjustified' high costs
Mar 28 2006 4:42PM (CT)
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) - The EU said Tuesday it will force mobile-phone companies to scrap the "unjustified" high costs customers are charged for using mobile phones while traveling in Europe outside their home countries.
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NAIC launches consumer education Web site
Mar 28 2006 12:30PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Whether you're a young single or an empty nester, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has tips on how you can protect yourself when you're buying auto, home, life or health insurance.
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U.S. retakes lead in info. tech. rankings
Mar 28 2006 11:08AM (CT)
GENEVA (AP) - The United States has overtaken Singapore and regained the lead in exploiting information and communication technology, according to a study released Tuesday.
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NTT DoCoMo seeks expanded use of phones
Mar 28 2006 7:56AM (CT)
TOKYO (AP) - NTT DoCoMo Inc., Japan's biggest mobile phone company, said Tuesday it will pay 9 billion yen ($76.9 million) for a 2 percent stake in the nation's second-largest convenience store chain to expand the use of new mobile phones that function like credit cards.
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