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Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: recipe for revival, or stagnation?

A proposed merger of Internet pioneers AOL Inc and Yahoo Inc could create a nimbler player in Web video, but strong growth, the measure of success in Silicon Valley, would remain elusive.


Which smartphone is better for your budget? Nokia XL vs Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2

Nokia XL, one of Nokia's last Android devices, is pitted against the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2, a hybrid of Samsung Galaxy S2 and Samsung Galaxy S3. With a price difference of $10, one of these can offer you better front camera and higher resolution.

Facebook to introduce new advertising platform : WSJ

Facebook Inc is set to unveil a new advertising platform to improve effectiveness of online ads, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Oracle's Ellison steps aside, co-CEOs Catz and Hurd take over

Larry Ellison, co-founder and leader of Oracle Corp (ORCL.N) for almost four decades, stepped aside as chief executive on Thursday, to be replaced by co-CEOs Safra Catz and Mark Hurd, but stressed that nothing at the business software company will change.


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Microsoft has announced the latest slew of games that will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, under their Games with Gold program.
The U.S. government in 2008 threatened to fine Yahoo Inc $250,000 a day if it failed to turn over customer data to intelligence agencies, according to documents unsealed on Thursday.
Amidst all this talk of Microsoft buying 'Minecraft,' developer Mojang has unveiled a comprehensive new update for the Xbox 360 version.
Google's (GOOGL.O) antitrust deal with EU regulators was criticized by Microsoft (MSFT.O) and other competitors in a last-ditch attempt to influence European Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia before he leaves office at the end of October.
"Minecraft" for the Xbox One finally has a release date- September 5. However, information on a release date for the PS4 version is sketchy at best.
Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but several insider sources had said that the company is aiming to reveal a "technology preview" of the product, according to this article by Zdnet. Its upcoming OS, codenamed "Windows Threshold," aims to further improve performance and further bridge the gap between PC, tablets, and other mobile devices.
While people have been speculating over the release date of the PS4, Xbox One and PC port of "Grand Theft Auto V," it may finally be arriving in November.
With September almost upon us, Microsoft has unveiled the latest update for its Xbox One console. Another month is here (almost), and with it comes another monthly update for the Xbox One.
Ubisoft's upcoming "Assassin's Creed Unity" has just seen its release date delayed, but new info about the game has just leaked online.
The company said that the game failed to pass certification from Sony as the latter has found new bugs that requires immediate attention. Before the announcement, 4J has since advised the game's fans that "Minecraft" would be released for the said consoles in August this year.
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