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Panel to review split ruling in Apple, Samsung patent fight

Posted: 29 May 2013 08:18 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A trade panel that specializes in patent cases will reconsider a split decision made by one of its judges in a long-running patent battle between Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Apple Inc.

Facebook says needs to improve response to hate speech Posted: 29 May 2013 07:26 AM PDT (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said its systems to remove hate speech haven't worked as well as the company had hoped, amid reports that advertisers are pulling their brands off the social network in the face of a backlash from women's groups.

Google to license retailer ratings from STELLAService Posted: 29 May 2013 07:03 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc agreed to pay to license retailer ratings from online rating service STELLAService as the world's largest Internet search company steps up competition with e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc.

U.S. accuses currency exchange of laundering $6 billion Posted: 29 May 2013 06:39 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have filed an indictment against the operators of digital currency exchange Liberty Reserve, accusing the Costa Rica-based company of helping criminals around the world launder more than $6 billion in illicit funds linked to everything from child pornography to software for hacking into banks.

Amazon moving ahead with five original TV series Posted: 29 May 2013 06:07 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday that it will make five original TV series, having used viewer feedback to pick the shows out of a group of 14 pilots filmed by the world's largest Internet retailer earlier this year.

U.S. accuses currency exchange of laundering $6 billion Posted: 29 May 2013 03:30 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have filed an indictment against the operators of digital currency exchange Liberty Reserve, accusing the Costa Rica-based company of helping criminals around the world launder more than $6 billion in illicit funds linked to everything from child pornography to software for hacking into banks.

Apple CEO sees more 'gamechangers'; hints at wearable devices Posted: 28 May 2013 10:54 PM PDT RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, Calif./SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook defended the company's record of innovation under his stewardship, saying he expected it would release "several more game changers" and hinting that wearable computers could be among them.

Sprint, SoftBank reach deal with U.S. over security concerns Posted: 28 May 2013 08:44 PM PDT WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp and Japan's SoftBank Corp have reached an agreement with U.S. authorities on the national security aspects of the Japanese firm's pending $20.1 billion deal to win control of the U.S. wireless carrier, people familiar with the matter said.

NY regulator asks insurers about readiness for cyber threats Posted: 28 May 2013 06:40 PM PDT (Reuters) - New York's top financial regulator has asked some of the largest U.S. insurance companies to disclose details on their preparedness for cyber attacks, following a similar request to major banks earlier this year.

Sprint, SoftBank reach deal with US over security concerns: WSJ Posted: 28 May 2013 04:14 PM PDT (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp and Japan's SoftBank Corp reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. government to address any national security concerns arising from the Japanese company getting control of the U.S. telecom carrier, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

U.S. accuses currency exchange of laundering $6 billion Posted: 28 May 2013 03:28 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have filed an indictment against the operators of digital currency exchange Liberty Reserve, accusing the Costa Rica-based company of helping criminals around the world launder more than $6 billion in illicit funds linked to everything from child pornography to software for hacking into banks.

U.S. accuses currency exchange of laundering $6 billion Posted: 28 May 2013 03:21 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have filed an indictment against the operators of digital currency exchange Liberty Reserve, accusing the Costa Rica-based company of helping criminals around the world launder more than $6 billion in illicit funds linked to everything from child pornography to software for hacking into banks.

ST-Ericsson sells GPS business to Intel Posted: 28 May 2013 02:13 PM PDT PARIS/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - ST-Ericsson, a money-losing joint venture being wound down by owners STMicroelectronics and Ericsson, has sold its GPS mobile business to Intel.

Obama to discuss cybersecurity with China's Xi: White House Posted: 28 May 2013 12:13 PM PDT ON BOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will discuss cybersecurity with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet in California next week, White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Tuesday.

Liberty Reserve's website cited anti-money laundering policy Posted: 28 May 2013 11:40 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Older versions of the website for Liberty Reserve, a company U.S. authorities claim was a money transfer hub for criminal gangs trafficking in drugs and child pornography, expressly said the firm "will not do business with anyone suspected of, or directly involved in money laundering."

Cuba to increase unrestricted Internet access at new outlets Posted: 28 May 2013 10:11 AM PDT HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba will begin offering broader Internet access next month through 118 outlets around the country, according to a decree in the government's Official Gazette on Tuesday, in a step long awaited by many Cubans.

PC shipments face sharp slump in 2013 as tablets ascend - IDC Posted: 28 May 2013 09:55 AM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Global personal computer shipments face a deeper-than-expected 7.8 percent slump this year as tablets overtake laptops for the first time, according to a report from market research company IDC.

Etisalat gets shareholder support for Maroc Tel bid: sources Posted: 28 May 2013 09:48 AM PDT ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Gulf telecom operator Etisalat has secured shareholder approval for the financing package to back its bid for Vivendi's 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Apps are the new salespeople in U.S. stores Posted: 28 May 2013 09:00 AM PDT TORONTO (Reuters) - Shoppers walking into a clothing store in New York City's SoHo neighborhood should not be surprised if a smartphone app, rather than a salesperson, greets them at the door.