Monday, December 8, 2008

Tech Update: The Freedoms That Technologies Help Bring

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The Egyptian government has demanded that Apple disable the phone’s global-positioning system, arguing that GPS is a military prerogative.

So far, the deepening recession has not slowed sales of virtual goods, which executives attribute to people spending more time at home.

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The average shopper spent $7.19 less per transaction on Cyber Monday this year over last -- reflecting deeper discounts than usual, thriftier shoppers, or both.

At a meeting last week, one journalist shared the framework of CNN’s plans for a news wire service in real time on the social messaging Web site Twitter.

The economic downturn has decimated the market for recycled materials, leaving more headed for landfills.

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