Here s what s on the Wednesday menu.
Fairchild Semiconductor rejects bid by Chinese company amid political backlash, goes with a smaller bid. (NYT; our previous coverage)
NSA scoops up less data online than believed, according to a new report. (NYT)
U.S. appeals court upholds Apple e-book settlement.
Google answers Sen. Al Franken s questions about collecting student information, says it doesn t target ads to students.
Icahn, Einhorn cut their Apple stakes before 2016 stock decline began.
Aston Martin says it s linking up with Faraday Future to develop an electric car.
ICYMI, and in case you were getting any ideas: Setting the date to Jan. 1, 1970 can brick your iPhone.
An Indian company has launched what s thought to be the world s cheapest smartphone. Ringing Bells Freedom 251 smartphone costs about 5 euros.
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