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Cisco Appeals EU's Approval of Microsoft-Skype Deal

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Cisco Systems Inc has challenged EU clearance of Microsoft Corp's acquisition of Internet voice and video service Skype at Europe's second highest court, saying the commission should have put tougher conditions on the deal.
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Google wins EU okay for Motorola buy

Google Inc won unconditional EU regulatory approval on Monday for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of mobile handset maker Motorola Mobility.
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EU Seen Approving Google's Motorola Deal: Sources

Google Inc (GOOG.O) is expected to win approval next week from European regulators, as well as from U.S. antitrust authorities, for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility (MMI.N), according to people familiar with the matter.
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Google Wallet Has Security Risk: Researchers

Security researchers said they found vulnerability in the Google Inc mobile payments platform which is currently available in phones sold by Sprint Nextel Corp. They said that Google Wallet has security risk.
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Tesla takes wraps off 'falcon-winged' Model X SUV

Tesla Motors Inc on Thursday showed off a prototype of its Model X, a battery-powered SUV that represents the company's bet that consumers will buy a range of electric vehicles spun from a common platform.
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Path Fumble Highlights Internet Privacy Concerns

A privacy debate surrounding fledgling social network Path went viral this week, triggering discussions on blogs and on Twitter about how far social networks can go in using members' private data.
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Facebook's High Tax Rate Likely to Drop

Facebook, the social network giant on the verge of a huge initial public stock offering, pays an unusually high tax rate, but that is likely to change soon, analysts said.
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Facebook IPO: Top 10 Largest U.S. IPOs

Having filed for its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, Facebook has the potential to debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with one of the largest IPOs ever. Check out this slideshow to see which were the largest IPOs in U.S. history.
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EU regulators want Google to halt new privacy policy

A group of European regulators has written to Google Inc calling on it to halt the introduction of its new privacy policy, saying it needs to investigate whether the proposals sufficiently protect users' personal data.
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Galaxy Note vs. Lumia 900: Will Samsung's Hybrid Outshine Nokia's Best?

Samsung Galaxy Note, known as the first hybrid of smartphone and tablet, will hit the U.S. market on Feb. 17. The shape, size and features of the phone have already generated a great amount of interest among smartphone enthusiasts. But conquering the market will not be that easy for the Samsung hybrid as Nokia is also set to launch its flagship Windows phone - the Lumia 900 handset. Let us take a look at the specifications of the Nokia Lumia 900 and compare them to the Samsung Galaxy Note.
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Facebook IPO: Clients Turn Sober

It's the year's hottest initial public offering, but some wealth managers find themselves having a hard time recommending Facebook to their clients.
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SolarCity IPO expected in third quarter: source

Solar power company SolarCity is expected to debut on U.S. markets in the third quarter this year and has hired Goldman Sachs to underwrite its initial public offering, a source close to the company said on Thursday.
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California Lawmakers Eye Revenue from Facebook IPO

California lawmakers are already drawing up plans for spending revenue generated from wealth tied to selling shares in Facebook, which took its first step toward its highly anticipated initial public offering on Wednesday.

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