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Advertisers face resistance to on-line tracking

Customers are seen surfing the internet at an internet bar. Campaigners are stepping up efforts to curb online tracking of Internet use by firms that deliver adverts tailored to the specific interests of consumers, as polls reveal widespread unease with the practice.
AFP - Sunday, November 8

Campaigners are stepping up efforts to curb online tracking of Internet use by firms that deliver adverts tailored to the specific interests of consumers, as polls reveal widespread unease with the practice. More »

  • Visitors are seen trying out video games at a multi-media expo.

    "Modern Warfare 2" strikes on Tuesday

    AFP - Sunday, November 8

    "Modern Warfare 2" strikes on Tuesday in a worldwide assault eagerly anticipated by lovers of the blockbuster role-playing battle videogame franchise.

  • The Beatles perform in 1964 at the Olympia in Paris. US online music service Bluebeat said it plans to fight British recording label EMI over rights to stream and sell versions of Beatles songs.

    Bluebeat to battle EMI over Beatles songs

    AFP - Saturday, November 7

    US online music service Bluebeat said it plans to fight British recording label EMI over rights to stream and sell versions of Beatles songs.

  • A view of the Microsoft cffices in Herndon, Virginia. Industry tracker comScore on Friday released a study showing that Internet users in September spent more time at Microsoft websites that at any other online properties.

    Microsoft websites top spots in September: comScore

    AFP - Saturday, November 7

    Industry tracker comScore on Friday released a study showing that Internet users in September spent more time at Microsoft websites that at any other online properties.

  • A court in Norway on Friday rejected calls from the entertainment industry to force communications giant Telenor to block its customers from accessing popular file sharing website The Pirate Bay.

    Norway court snubs call to block The Pirate Bay

    AFP - Saturday, November 7

    A court in Norway on Friday rejected calls from the entertainment industry to force communications giant Telenor to block its customers from accessing popular file sharing website The Pirate Bay.

  • A computer at an internet cafe. Experts from 50 nations meeting in Madrid have reached a draft agreement on international standards for the protection of privacy and personal data, participants said Friday.

    Experts agree on proposed global privacy standards

    AFP - Saturday, November 7

    Experts from 50 nations meeting in Madrid have reached a draft agreement on international standards for the protection of privacy and personal data, participants said Friday.

  • Internet censorship seen liable to WTO challenge

    Reuters - Saturday, November 7

    By Jonathan Lynn

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    New 'smart' electrical meters raise privacy issues

    AFP - Friday, November 6

    The new "smart meters" utilities are installing in homes around the world to reduce energy use raise fresh privacy issues because of the wealth of information about consumer habits they reveal, experts said Friday.

  • Droid joins 'Google phone' army in smart phone war

    AFP - Friday, November 6

    A Motorola Droid smart phone goes on sale Friday, joining the growing ranks of smart phones on the open-source operating system backed by Google.

  • Windows 7 debut a hit: NPD

    AFP - Friday, November 6

    Microsoft's new-generation Windows 7 operating system hit the ground running, with US sales in its opening days blasting past those of its Vista predecessor, according to NPD Group.

  • Google lets users see stored account data

    AFP - Friday, November 6

    Google on Thursday opened a window for users to see what records the Internet giant keeps regarding their activities at YouTube, Gmail, Reader and other accounts.

  • Verizon to sell HTC Android phone for $99.99

    Reuters - Friday, November 6

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that it would sell an HTC Corp <2498.TW> phone based on Google Inc's <GOOG.O> Android system for $99.99, potentially putting pressure on smaller carrier Sprint Nextel Corp <S.N>.

  • EU agrees on Internet, telecoms user rights

    AFP - Friday, November 6

    The European parliament and EU nations have agreed new rules to improve the rights to European mobile phone and Internet users, and offer more protection against illegal Internet porn and copyright abuse.

  • Best Buy to install Google mobile applications

    Reuters - Friday, November 6

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best Buy is offering to install Google mobile applications on smartphones sold at its stores as the electronics retailer steps up services to lure shoppers and tackle competition.

  • Microsoft CEO sees Yahoo partnership outside U.S.

    Reuters - Friday, November 6

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the company's search engine partnership with Yahoo would not be limited to the U.S. but would be introduced around the world, once it gets regulatory approval.

  • Microsoft raises cloud computing concerns

    AFP - Friday, November 6

    Packaged software powerhouse Microsoft on Thursday released a paper outlining privacy concerns businesses should consider prior to leaping into the computing "cloud."

  • Second Life creates virtual world for businesses

    AFP - Thursday, November 5

    Linden Lab on Wednesday announced it is adding a new dimension to Second Life online world to give businesses private places for virtual meetings.

  • China bans tough treatment of young Web addicts

    AFP - Thursday, November 5

    China has issued rules banning the beating and confinement of youths being treated for Internet addiction after revelations of abuse at rehabilitation clinics, including the death of one teenager.

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