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NYTimes.com friends Facebook in revamp
AFP, Published on 02/12/2011
» In a bid to elevate the debate, The New York Times is revamping reader comments on its website and joining a growing number of US newspapers in integrating Facebook into its commenting system.
Amazon opens Spanish, Italian Kindle stores
AFP, Published on 02/12/2011
» Amazon began offering digital books in Spanish and Italian for the Kindle on Thursday and selling Spanish- and Italian-language versions of the electronic book reader.
AOL's Steve Case launches $450 mn investment fund
AFP, Published on 02/12/2011
» AOL co-founder Steve Case and two former top AOL executives announced Thursday they have raised $450 million to invest in start-ups located outside of Silicon Valley.
Businessmen unveil plans for 'Muslim Facebook'
AFP, Published on 02/12/2011
» A group of Muslim businessmen unveiled plans in Turkey on Thursday for a Facebook-style social networking site with "healthy values" for a young, Islamic audience.
YouTube remake spotlights TV-style channels
AFP, Published on 02/12/2011
» YouTube on Thursday unveiled a major redesign that showcases television-style channels and promises slicker integration with other Google online properties.
Apple's Grand Central store opening on December 9
AFP, Published on 02/12/2011
» Apple announced on Thursday it will open its new store in Grand Central Terminal next week as state authorities said they are looking into whether the company is paying enough for the prime location.
Thomson Reuters CEO stepping down
AFP, Published on 02/12/2011
» Thomson Reuters announced Thursday that chief executive Tom Glocer will step down at the end of the year and will be replaced by chief operating officer James Smith.
Neither high nor dry
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2011
» Many of those motorists who thought their cars would be safe and dry on the second floor of Don Mueang airport's Terminal 2 were mistaken.
Low-lying communities getting some relief
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2011
» With much of Bangkok dry or nearly dry, pumps are being moved to where they are really needed, the low-lying communities were drainage is difficult.