Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:20:12 +0100 (Reuters) - A leading lawmaker on privacy issues said on Thursday he would ask for a probe into whether recently announced changes in how Google handles consumer data violated an agreement it made with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Representative Edward Markey was also one of eight U.S. lawmakers who sent a letter to Google expressing concern that a planned consolidation of user information may make it more difficult for consumers to protect their privacy. ... (Source: Reuters)
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond listens to speakers ...
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:10:01 +0100 (Reuters) - Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond listens to speakers as he launches the Scottish government's consultation paper on an indedependence referendum, in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland January 25, 2012. REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS)
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson smiles while sitting in a GM ...
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:30:03 +0100 (Reuters) - General Motors CEO Dan Akerson smiles while sitting in a GM auto outside of the New York Stock Exchange November 18, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Cellphone makers can expect poor reception in 2012
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:20:08 +0100 (Reuters) - Cellphone makers are set to struggle with slow sales growth this year as a weaker global economy discourages consumers from replacing older handsets. Fourth-quarter results are likely to show the slowdown under way. Apple's long-awaited iPhone 4S and Samsung Electronics' new, broad offering were likely the exceptions in an otherwise lackluster Christmas holiday season. "The blowout quarter that Apple will report will show they are still the one to beat, while in the Android (operating system) camp ... ... (Source: Reuters)
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:20:12 +0100 Dashboards glittering with gadgets, turbo-charged engines and sleek designs are on offer as automakers try to attract young consumers who care more about computers than cars. (Source: AFP)
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