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'First Base' In Greek Courts For ISP-Level Blocking
Sun, 20 May 2012 10:26:03 CEST
arisvega writes "At a first level (the lowest court level in the Greek judiciary system) an order has been issued (article in Greek, Google translation is fair enough) for a 'plan on behalf of Internet Service Providers regarding he implementation of technological measures to deny access to internet users for webpages through which illegal copies of copyrighted work are being distributed.' The ord... Read more
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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