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Yahoo shares are up more than 3 percent amid Alibaba IPO news. Yahoo, which owns a stake in Alibaba, stands to make beaucoup bucks (more than $8 billion, reportedly) when the Chinese company goes public in the United States.
Apple has hired renowned industrial designer Marc Newson, who s reportedly a close friend of chief designer Jony Ive.
Twitter begins limited public test of buy button. Its shares are up more than 3 percent.
What (proposed) settlement? European antitrust officials are asking for more concessions from Google.
Speaking of Google in Europe, the company is holding meetings there to discuss the right to be forgotten ruling.
Cyborg Unplug device keeps Google Glass and other surveillance devices from connecting to WiFi.
Netflix, expanding in Europe, is working hard to woo the French. And in case you missed it, Netflix also may be going after more mobile users by offering short-form videos.
Tesla, Toyota may work together again in two or three years from now, CEO Elon Musk said in Tokyo.
Salesforce.com is setting up a venture capital fund.
Reddit bans The Fappening, which has been a hub for those stolen nude celebrity photos.
They ve gladly taken the cash from Silicon Valley, but lawmakers have yet to deliver on the tech industry s priorities.
GM says it will introduce automated vehicles in 2016, including hands-free driving in some cases.
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