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Italian Court Upholds Apple Warranty Fine
An Italian court has upheld a €900,000 (US$1.2 million) fine imposed on Apple by Italy's competition authority for allegedly violating consumer protection laws...
    
  
Facebook Buys Mobile E-commerce App Karma
The mobile gift-giving app Karma announced Friday it has been acquired by Facebook. The announcement came shortly after the markets closed on Facebook's first...
ITC Bans Import of Infringing Motorola Android Devices
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued an import ban Friday on any Android devices from Motorola that infringe one of Microsoft's patents.
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Technology Patent Wars Sign of Robust Innovation, Patent Office Claims
David Kappos, the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, received a friendly reception from a House committee yesterday as he offered an update on the agency's progress in implementing the landmark patent reform legislation enacted last September.
Children's Book Asks 'Who Was Steve Jobs'
Penguin division publishes kid's book on late Apple CEO.
Anonymous-Hater Claims Responsibility for Pirate Bay DDoS Attack
Hacker posts on Twitter and PasteBin slam both Anonymous and The Pirate Bay.
Will Voluntary Cyber Threat Sharing Plan Cast Doubt Over CISPA?
Administration may expand DIB CS/IA program to companies, but experts say some legislation is still necessary.
Amazon May Bring Ads to the Kindle Fire
Amazon is reportedly pitching ad agency execs on the idea of advertising on its Kindle Fire tablet.
Apple Lets Jailbreak Back Into App Store, iTunes Store
The company has now set things straight again and all content on the iTunes Store -- including music and apps -- now displays the word "jailbreak".
Wireless Tech Makes Health Care Security a 'Major Concern'
Because many medical devices use commercial operating systems, they are as open to attacks as many computers.
Consumerization Trend Creates IT Worries, Worker Benefits
Fully 95% of 600 businesses surveyed by Cisco permit the use of employee-owned smartphones and tablets at the office and found productivity gains for workers.
Twitter Jumps on 'Do Not Track'Bandwagon
True privacy can be hard to come by in the socially enabled online world, but Twitter on Thursday announced that it has joined Firefox maker Mozilla in taking a big step forward for users.
AMD's Trinity Processor vs. Intel's Ivy Bridge
How do AMD's next-generation A-Series processors match up against Intel's latest Ivy Bridge chips?
Juggling Robot Does Tricks, Is Cooler Than Your Typical Clown
If you think your juggling tricks are impressive, think again. This robotic arm nails it using just one hand.
IPhone, IPad Become Apple of Cyber Criminals'Eye
Sheer iOS traffic is making Apple the lowest hanging fruit, Zscaler's State of the Web Report finds
Facebook IPO: Cynics and Comics React
Everyone's either a critic or a comedian when it comes to Friday's Facebook stock offering. Here's a round-up of some of the best comments and quips.
Learn the Basics of Using Pinterest for Business
A free e-book explains how the hot new social network works, why you should be using it to drive leads and traffic, and how to get started.
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Facebook IPO, Nvidia GTC, Diablo 3, and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon on PCWorld Podcast #138
The PCWorld editors discusses the impact of Facebook's IPO, news from the Nvidia GTC, the launch of Diablo 3, and Lenovo's slick new ultrabook.
MaKey MaKey Turns Everyday Objects into a Touch Interface
MaKey MaKey is a Arduino-based contraption that lets you play the piano with bananas, a game with a piece of paper, type with noodles, and more.
Google (Lack of) Support Hampers Android, Analyst Says
Adoption of Android tablets and smartphones in business is "severely limited"because of the complexities of managing the various Android models, a Gartner report asserts.
7 Tips for Establishing a Successful BYOD Policy
These tips will help you address device security while keeping your employees happier.
Buy a Windows 7 PC, Get an Xbox
Microsoft is reprising last year's promo, offering a free Xbox 360 game console to U.S. back-to-school buyers of Windows systems.
HP Reportedly Will Cut 25,000 Jobs
Company won't comment on reports as CEO Whitman visits customers and HP prepares to announce its quarterly financials this month.
Street Tweeter Lets You Print Your G8 Summit Message on Roads
If Twitter is your chosen platform for airing opinions on political matters, this robot will help you get your message out literally in front of the White House.
Apple Wins iphone5.com Domain Fight
Apple has apparently wrested control of the iphone5.com domain from its fans.
Comcast's Data Cap Hike: Good News, Bad News
A surcharge beats losing access, but have the carriers lost their taste for throttling?
Facebook Hit with Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Wrongs
Lawyers have filed a "groundbreaking digital-privacy rights case"against Facebook that seeks damages for privacy violations considered to have "significant legal and business implications."
Publisher Settles in E-book Price Fixing Case
Simon &Schuster becomes the latest publisher to settle an antitrust claim by a team of states, while Macmillan, Penguin, and Apple fight on.
Facebook IPO Countdown Begins
After all the buildup, the day of Facebook's public stock offering arrives, finding the team camped out to celebrate and investors watching expectantly.
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Claims of Larger iPhone 5 Persist
The unsupported conviction or hope that Apple will refresh the iPhone with a 4-inch screen has burned brightly for more than a year.
Verizon Unlimited Data Plans: FAQ
You can keep your $30 per month unlimited data plan when you switch to LTE, but it'll cost you in another way. Verizon explains its pricing plan.
We're Not Waiting for Android 5 'Jelly Bean,'Developers Say
Despite the rumors of the next Android OS 'JellyBean', developers are focused on making apps -- and money -- from today's Android OS.
Ebook for Tech Travelers Compares U.S. Airport Amenities
PCWorld's "20 Best Airports for Tech Travelers"ebook compiles data on electrical outlets, USB ports, charging stations, Wi-Fi, and more at the nation's 40 busiest airports.
Why 'Do Not Track'Is a Double-Edged Sword
Twitter announced that it will support "Do Not Track."It's welcome news, but there are pros and cons to the "Do Not Track"solution.
Ditch iTunes: Manage Multimedia on the iPhone Your Way
Here are five iTunes alternatives for converting and managing music and videos on iOS devices.
Windows 8 Security: What's New
Windows 8 is a major OS overhaul, but some of the most important additions might be the ones you can't see. Here's a look at Windows 8's new security tools and features.
Facebook IPO: Why Your Data Is Worth $104 Billion
Investors will pressure Facebook, the public company, to find new ways of making money from users'personal data. If times get hard, can Facebook do that without endangering user privacy?
Facebook IPO Madness: Own a Piece of the Giant Social Network
Not a wheeler-dealer? You still can own some Facebook stock if you really want to. Here's how.
Expect Windows 8 PCs to Be Pre-Loaded With Bloatware
There's a chance that there may be less of it than in previous version of Windows, but as with earlier Windows versions, if you want it cleaned of junk, you can pay $99 for a bloatware-cleaning service from Microsoft.
Reports of Intel's Death are Wildly Exaggerated
The ARM/Apple tsunami is gaining strength, but anyone who thinks it will swamp Wintel anytime soon is badly mistaken.
Doctors Warned Not to Use Social Media With Patients
Brigham &Women's Hospital in Boston advises new doctor to not 'friend'patients on Facebook.
Apple is Censoring the Word 'Jailbreak'
Apple historically has fought iPhone jailbreaking by warning customers that their device warranties will be voided if they muck around with the innards of their Apple products. Now Apple appears to be taking its disapproval of jailbreaking one step further by censoring at least some references to "jailbreak"in its U.S. iTunes store.
Cyber Spies Exploit Java and Flash Flaws
Such activity is often paid for, or sanctioned by, government agencies.
US Firms Are Over-Reliant on Firewalls to Protect Against DDoS Attacks
More than half of US businesses still rely on conventional firewalls or intrusion prevention systems to shield themselves from the scourge of DDoS attacks, a survey by services firm Neustar has found.
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Car Insurance Firm Uses Analytics to Set Premiums
Car insurance firm insurethebox is using a business analytics appliance to analyse drivers'habits and set insurance premiums based on how safe they drive using telematics.
Android Hackers Hone Their Skills in Russia
Sophos says they're starting in Russia, but will expand with success.
Best Buy Stores Cut iPhone 4 Price to $50
Price cuts for Apple's iPhone have spread to Best Buy, where the retailer has slashed the iPhone 4's price to $50.
Electric Imp Will Connect (Almost) Everything You Own to the Internet
This tiny add-on card could let you connect every piece electronic equipment you own to the Internet.
Student With Rare Illness Attends Normal Classes Thanks to a Telepresence Robot
This remote presence robot shows how technology can help people in the most difficult of positions lead a more normal life.
Apple Fires Back Against Siri Class-Action Suits
Apple claims that the case should be dismissed because the plaintiffs have not specified that the claims about Siri led them to purchase the device.
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