Innovation trumped by copyright law
(Phys.org)—From Napster to iTunes to Pandora, the methods by which the public can obtain and share music have rapidly progressed.
Economics & Business
Sep 10, 2012
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US in tough debate on UN Internet rules
The US faces a tough debate with emerging nations such as India and Brazil at an upcoming UN conference discussing global rules for the Internet, the US delegation chief said Wednesday.
Internet
Nov 14, 2012
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Amazon to cut off California-based Web affiliates
(AP) -- Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday that it will stop working with online affiliates based in California since the state passed a new rule that forces online retailers to collect sales tax there.
Business
Jun 30, 2011
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US leads Western snub of UN telecoms treaty (Update 2)
A disappointed American delegation led a Western snub of a U.N. telecommunications treaty Thursday after rivals, including Iran and China, won support for provisions interpreted as endorsing greater government control of ...
Internet
Dec 13, 2012
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EU says Microsoft seeks hearing in antitrust case
Microsoft is seeking a hearing from EU antitrust regulators in its defence against accusations of unfairly crushing rivals in the web browser market, the European Commission said Wednesday.
Software
Apr 29, 2009
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US court muddles outlook for 'Open Internet'
With the "Open Internet" rule struck down by a US court, the future of the online landscape is now murkier than ever.
Telecom
Jan 16, 2014
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Amazon freed up to expand Fresh, delivery lockers
With fewer worries about new sales-tax requirements, Amazon.com Inc. is free to cross over to the bricks-and-mortar world - starting with a large fleet of grocery-delivery trucks.
Business
Jun 11, 2013
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Tripadvisor escapes fine in Italy over fake reviews
An Italian court overturned Monday a 500,000-euro ($550,000) fine slapped on TripAdvisor for failing to warn users that some opinions posted on the popular hotel and restaurant review website may be fakes.
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Jul 13, 2015
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Panel told no guarantee against unethical research
(AP) -- The nation has a "leaky system" for protecting patients in medical research, and it's possible - though unlikely - that the kind of unethical studies done in the past could occur again, bioethics experts told a presidential ...
Other
Mar 1, 2011
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Court: Microsoft OK to sell Word during appeal
(AP) -- The U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit says Microsoft Corp. can keep selling its Word desktop software as it appeals an unfavorable patent ruling.
Business
Sep 3, 2009
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