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AT&T files merger papers with FCC Top
AT&T filed official paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission that announces its intention to acquire T-Mobile and its spectrum licenses.
 
At last, you can avoid the public radio pledge drive Top
San Francisco-based NPR affiliate KQED has unveiled its "pledge-free stream," an effort that would allow donors to listen to an uninterrupted stream of its programming during pledge drive season.
 
Study: iOS has twice Android's reach in Europe Top
A new study by ComScore has sized up European iPhone, iPod, and iPad users versus those on Google's Android platform, finding iOS to have twice the number of users.
 
Google launches Groupon competitor in Oregon Top
Google launches its new coupon and discount deal service, called Google Offers, in Portland. Other cities will soon follow, with service also coming to New York and San Francisco in the near future.
 
Kaspersky Lab mum on kidnapping report Top
The 20-year-old son of CEO Eugene Kaspersky was kidnapped on his way to work on Tuesday, according to a report.
 
Google accused of hypocrisy on Grooveshark ban Top
Prominent Silicon Valley watchdog group slams Google for not disclosing exactly why it removed Grooveshark from its app store. Group also notes irony of Google's apparent lack of respect for DMCA.
 
Lawmakers demand answers from Apple on iPhone tracking Top
Rep. Ed Markey is the latest politician on Capitol Hill to ask Apple for answers over a report that says the company's iOS software keeps track of users' location.
 
Army enlists Android for battlefield comms Top
A smartphone framework based on Google's Android OS is undergoing evaluations. The Army is also looking to let commercial developers create apps for soldiers on the front line.
 
Significant changes in Mars' atmosphere detected Top
NASA said today that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter found that the amount of the Red Planet's atmosphere depends on the tilt of its axis. And as the amount changes, so too could the stability of any liquid water on Mars.
 
Linux patent suit ruled against Google Top
The first of multiple defendants in a suit from a firm founded by a "patent reform advocate," Google has been asked by a jury to pay $5 million for the infringement.
 
Report: Apple testing A5 iPhones with game devs Top
New report says Apple is having developers test version of iPhone with faster, dual-core A5 processor. If true, that would be far ahead of several-times reported release of next iPhone.
 
Shopping apps don't fit the bill Top
While there may be an app for just about everything, in the department of shopping, many consumers find the selection and functionality a bit lacking. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.
 
Analyst: BlackBerry PlayBook sales beat forecasts Top
Initial launch day sales of RIM's new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet may have reached 50,000, surpassing the expectations of most analysts, according to RBC Capital Markets' Mike Abramsky.
 
New York to curb dirty heat, use landfills for solar Top
Updated environmental plan includes solar farms on capped New York landfills, the phasing out of high-polluting heating fuels, homeowner loans for green upgrades, and a new social-media tool.
 
Verizon CFO: Future iPhone to be 'global' Top
Verizon CFO says he believes a future iPhone from Apple will be able to tap into both CDMA and GSM networks, giving customers a way to use their phones in more places.
 
Study: Mature-rated games hard for kids to buy Top
While video game ratings were most likely to be enforced, music CDs with explicit content were easily attainable by underage shoppers.
 
iPad 2 supply catching up with demand? Top
The wait time for ordering the iPad 2 online has dropped to one to two weeks, from a high of four to five weeks a month ago. Apple says it's continuing to ramp up production to meet demand.
 
Cyberbully of teen cancer survivor was best friend Top
A Boston teen who lost a leg to cancer discovers that the person who sent her extremely threatening texts is her best friend at school. Her parents are now contemplating legal action.
 
Google data center to get boost from wind farm Top
Google invests in another large renewable-energy project, using its Google Energy subsidiary to buy the power from a 100 megawatt wind farm in Oklahoma.
 
Sheriff creates 'Mugshot of the Day' online voting Top
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona institutes a "Mugshot of the Day" on his office's Web site, so that anyone can mock those who have been arrested.
 

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