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Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket vs iPhone 4S: Who Has the Last Laugh?

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, Samsung's one of the finest smartphones with its astonishingly powerful 1.5 GHz dual core processor, Super AMOLED Plus Screen with jaw-dropping color and Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread operating system, faced immense pressure from Apple's iPhone 4S.

White House Privacy Push Seeks Cooperation

The White House proposed on Thursday a privacy bill of rights that would give consumers more control over their data but relies heavily for now on voluntary commitments by Internet companies like Google Inc. and Facebook.

FCC Urges Internet Companies to Safeguard Web

Internet service providers need to work harder to prevent hacks, data theft and other fraud, including contacting customers whose infected computers have been hijacked by organized crime and helping them clean out viruses, the head of the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday.

White House Unveils Plan to Protect Online Privacy

The White House on Thursday proposed a bill of rights that would give consumers greater online privacy protection and could eventually give the government greater powers to police Internet firms such as Google Inc and Facebook.

Comcast to Take on Netflix with Web Video Service

Comcast Corp, the No. 1 U.S. cable operator, became the latest major name to take on Netflix Inc on Tuesday when it announced plans for an online video service offering a library of TV shows and movies.

Data Collection Arms Race Feeds Privacy Fears

This week's revelations that Google Inc, Twitter and other popular Internet companies have been taking liberties with customer data have prompted criticism from privacy advocates and lawmakers, along with apologies from the companies.

FTC Warns App Makers to Protect Kids' Privacy

Apple Inc, Google Inc and their vendors must do more to protect children using iPhones and other mobile devices to read or play games, U.S. trade regulators said, and warned they may punish software makers that secretly collect data on kids.

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A journalist checks the U.S. Senate's website after it was attacked in 2011.

Critics Seek to Stall Senate Cybersecurity Bill

Republican critics of a Senate cybersecurity bill want to slow down consideration of the measure, saying it could give government too much power over private-sector infrastructure companies.
Robin Li, founder and chief executive of Chinese search engine Baidu, attends the Baidu 2011 technology innovation conference in Beijing, September 2, 2011.

China's Baidu Looks to Mobile Search for Growth

China's top search engine, Baidu Inc, plans to begin monetizing its mobile search traffic and social media platforms this year in an effort to boost growth outside its traditional PC domain, Baidu's chief executive said on Friday.
An employee walks past the Baidu company signage outside its headquarters in Beijing

Baidu 4Q Beats Analysts' Expectations

China's top search engine, Baidu Inc, beat Wall Street's earnings estimates as its revenue grew more than 80 percent year-on-year in the fourth-quarter.
People ride their bikes past Google Inc. headquarters in Mountain View

Google Found Tracking Safari Users -- Report

Google Inc. has disabled a special computer tracking code that had been bypassing Safari, Apple Inc.'s popular Web browser, enabling advertisers to monitor the Web surfing of iPhone and computer users, against their stated preferences, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
An employee walks past the Baidu company signage outside its headquarters in Beijing

China's Baidu Looks to Mobile Search for Growth

China's top search engine, Baidu Inc, plans to begin monetizing its mobile search traffic and social media platforms this year in an effort to boost growth outside its traditional PC domain, Baidu's chief executive said on Friday.
A journalist checks the U.S. Senate's website

Critics Seek to Stall Senate Cybersecurity Bill

Republican critics of a Senate cybersecurity bill want to slow down consideration of the measure, saying it could give government too much power over private-sector infrastructure companies.
Apple iPad posters are seen at a dealership as a customer tries out an Apple Mac in Wuhan

FTC Warns App Makers to Protect Child Privacy

Apple Inc, Google Inc and their vendors must do more to protect children using iPhones and other mobile devices to read or play games, U.S. trade regulators said, and warned they may punish software makers that secretly collect data on kids.
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