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.
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."
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.
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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