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Microsoft and Google agree to build YouTube app for Windows Phone 8
After a public tussle, Microsoft and Google have agreed to jointly build a native YouTube app for Windows Phone 8, which will be released within a few weeks.
Salesforce.com inks license deal for access to nearly 40,000 patents
Intellectual Vendors, which invests in and works with investors and technology businesses to drive innovation and invention, owns the rights to a portfolio of nearly 40,000 patents.
Google faces further antitrust woes in the US
The US Federal Trade Commission is preparing to investigate Google over anti-competitive practices regarding its online advertising business, according to Bloomberg.
ITC clears Microsoft of Google's Xbox patent violation claims
The U.S. International Trade commission said Microsoft is free to continue to import Xboxes, after clearing the company of Google's patent violation claims.
Online businesses need citizens' arrest powers: Alperovitch
Former McAfee Threat Research vice-president Dmitri Alperovitch has called for greater powers for private companies, saying that they should be allowed to make citizens' arrests and limited retaliatory action against hackers.
Microsoft updates its YouTube Windows Phone app with some concessions to Google
The Microsoft-Google feud continues, with Microsoft meeting some -- but not all -- of Google's terms-of-service demands around the Microsoft's recently developed YouTube app.
UK party leader: Google takes 'extraordinary lengths' to avoid taxes
Apple is under scrutiny in the U.S., and Google is facing the same treatment in the United Kingdom over tax avoidance.
Bitcoin 2013 conference: the future of money?
I had many questions about Bitcoin (BTC) and how it works. Some of them got answered.
Sacked iGate CEO denies sexual harassment claims
Phaneesh Murthy defends himself in a media conference call, labeling the accusations from his subordinate "an easy way to collect money", but admits he did not disclose his inter-office relationship at the first opportunity.
Indian outsourcer iGate sacks CEO amid sexual harassment claims
CEO Phaneesh Murthy has been fired for not disclosing a relationship with his subordinate. But iGate has not blamed him for sexual harassment, a similar charge he faced at former employer Infosys over a decade ago.
Besieged Indian cloud firm Zenith Infotech loses $10M in six months
Losses widen for the firm amid a US$83 million legal action from its creditors and fraud allegations by India's stock market regulator.
India's tax hunt claims Infosys, demands $105.3 million
Tech firms haven't had it easy in India. Vodafone, Google and Samsung have faced India's ire, and now Infosys is added to the list.
Sex Tech: Tumblr NSFW search exclusion, LinkedIn escort ban, Nintendo's "gay bug"
A collection of notable new sex and technology news items. Covers innovation, legal issues, IP, privacy, controversies, business and more.
Countdown clock begins for Singapore data compliance
The official "in-force" date for the country's Personal Data Protection Act has been set for July 2, 2014, and organizations shouldn't underestimate the time and effort needed to ensure compliance.
Indian courts reiterate high level approval needed for 'Facebook arrests'
To curb the abuse of a controversial digital law, the Indian Supreme Court said that only high-ranking police officers can approve the arrest of citizens who publish "objectionable" online comments, including Facebook posts or "likes".