Post office will not ship laptops, iPads abroad
(AP) -- The U.S. Postal Service is banning international shipments of electronics with lithium batteries such as smartphones, laptops and iPads, citing the risk of fire.
Business
May 11, 2012
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Scientists 'read' the ash from the Icelandic volcano two years after its eruption
In May 2010, the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull reached the Iberian Peninsula and brought airports to a halt all over Europe. At the time, scientists followed its paths using satellites, laser ...
Earth Sciences
May 11, 2012
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Internet safe spot planned at ".secure" domain
Internet security specialists have applied for a ".secure" domain that they plan to turn into an online safe zone where bad guys aren't allowed.
Internet
May 11, 2012
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Rovio to launch new game after 'Angry Birds' success
Finnish entertainment media company Rovio, creator of the global hit game "Angry Birds", said Friday it will launch successor "Amazing Alex", a remake of an existing idea, this year.
Software
May 11, 2012
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US spy agency can keep mum on Google ties: court
The top-secret US National Security Agency is not required to reveal any deal it may have with Google to help protect against cyber attacks, an appeals court ruled Friday.
Internet
May 11, 2012
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Facebook co-founder Saverin gives up US citizenship
One of Facebook's co-founders, Eduardo Saverin, who stands to make a bundle in the social network's share offering has renounced his US citizenship, records showed.
Business
May 11, 2012
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For smartphone users: location, location, location
More smartphones means more Americans are using the devices to get location information or to share their whereabouts with friends, a study showed Friday.
Other
May 11, 2012
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Canada's Globe and Mail to erect online paywall
Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper has announced plans for an online paywall to generate extra revenue and has also asked staff to take unpaid leave amid an ongoing slide in advertising income.
Internet
May 11, 2012
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Facebook updates data use policy to give more info
(AP) -- Facebook is updating its data use policy in an attempt to give users more clarity on how the information they share is used by the company. The move comes a week ahead of its expected initial public offering of stock.
Internet
May 11, 2012
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Increasing predator-friendly land can help farmers reduce costs
Having natural habitat in farming areas that supports ladybugs could help increase their abundance in crops where they control pests and help farmers reduce their costs, says a Michigan State University study.
Ecology
May 11, 2012
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