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Google's 3Q profit seven times higher
Oct 20 2005 11:23PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - When Google Inc. commanded $85 per share in its August 2004 initial public offering, the prospect of the stock quadrupling in less than 15 months ago seemed inconceivable. It doesn't appear far-fetched now. The Internet search juggernaut provided another boost to its high-flying stock Thursday by announcing third-quarter financial figures that astounded even the most bullish analysts, as well as it own management team.
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Warner Bros. backs Blu-ray DVD format
Oct 20 2005 10:07PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Warner Bros. has become the second studio to support both high definition DVD formats, a move that could shift the advantage to the Blu-ray format backed by a group led by Sony Corp.
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Blackberry users learning painful lesson
Oct 20 2005 8:59PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chris Claypool was addicted to his BlackBerry wireless handheld. Like many users, he never thought twice about pecking away at lightning speed, replying to a wave of e-mails from clients around the globe.
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Researchers: Technology can help elderly
Oct 20 2005 8:57PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A group of academics, business leaders and residents are convening this week to bring together the region's large elderly community, private industry and university programs in medicine and technology.
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REVIEW: Gizmondo offers little value
Oct 20 2005 8:54PM (CT)
DALLAS (AP) - There's one surefire way for a video game system to fail with consumers: a lack of decent games. It seems so obvious, right? Yet somehow, along comes Gizmondo.
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Microsoft recants exclusive music deals
Oct 20 2005 8:27PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Microsoft Corp., already under government scrutiny over its behavior toward competitors, told manufacturers of iPod-like portable audio devices that under a new marketing program they would not be allowed to distribute rivals' music player software but pulled back after one company protested.
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Accused spyware installer settles lawsuit
Oct 20 2005 5:01PM (CT)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The former chief executive of a company accused of secretly installing adware and spyware on millions of home computers agreed to pay $750,000 in penalties after an investigation, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Thursday.
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Man who ran Web file-share hub sentenced
Oct 20 2005 2:13PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man who ran an Internet file-sharing hub where computer users could swap movie, music and software files was sentenced Thursday to three years probation and ordered to use the computer only for personal use.
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Dutch say suspects hacked 1.5M computers
Oct 20 2005 12:12PM (CT)
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Three suspects in a Dutch crime ring hacked 1.5 million computers worldwide, setting up a "zombie network" that secretly stole credit card and other personal data, prosecutors said Thursday.
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Microsoft signs deal with Wembley Stadium
Oct 20 2005 12:01PM (CT)
LONDON (AP) - Microsoft Corp. announced a seven-figure sponsorship deal Thursday with the owners of London's iconic Wembley Stadium, home of the England national soccer team.
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Inventor of Wikis leaving Microsoft
Oct 20 2005 9:12AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - The inventor of the online collaboration tools known as Wikis has left software giant Microsoft Corp. to join the Eclipse Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to open source technologies.
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Chinese police probe online baby auction
Oct 20 2005 6:55AM (CT)
SHANGHAI, China (AP) - Shanghai police are investigating an online ad offering babies for sale on the Chinese subsidiary of auction Web site eBay, the company said Thursday.
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eBay reports 40 percent surge in 3Q
Oct 20 2005 4:30AM (CT)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Shares of eBay Inc. tumbled after the online auction pioneer posted strong third-quarter profits but offered a reduced outlook that failed to impress Wall Street.
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