EU weighs Google rivals' complaints

The European Commission in Brussels said on Wednesday, 24 February, that  it has asked Google to comment on allegations by rivals that it demotes their sites in its search rankings, according to Robert Wielaard of the Associated Press.

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European Commission clears Microsoft's acquisition of Yahoo! search business

Steve Balmer, Microsoft Chief Executive, speakingoutside the White House in January.

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The European Commission has agreed to allow Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Yahoo!'s search business.

According to a statement of February 18 2010, "The Commission concluded that the concentration would not significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) or any substantial part of it."

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CWU Blasts Tory Broadband Plans

The Communication Workers Union is appalled at Tory plans to break up BT and use part of the TV licence fee to fund superfast broadband.

The Tories have made comments showing they believe that adopting market based solutions can make the UK the first major European country to have internet speeds of up to 100Mbps.

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Amazon pushes Kindle self publishing globally

Amazon is expanding its Kindle self-publishing platform to allow authors and (supposed) rights holders to upload and sell e-books worldwide in English, German, and French.

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German government warns IE users

Chinese cyberattacks may be part of espionage campaign

News to continue drift online in 2010

Google may quit China over cyber attack on e-mail accounts

AOL to lay off more than 1,000 workers this week

China ramps up Internet regulation

EU fails to meet digital TV deadline

EU and Microsoft agree on browsers

New ways to make journalism pay

New Digital Role at Trinity Mirror

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