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Google says report of China search block may be glitch (Reuters)

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Friday the firm's report that web searches in China were being blocked could have been the result of its own technical glitch that overstated the problem.

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Science literacy at risk of extinction (ABC)

Did humans live at the same time as dinosaurs?

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Broadband roll out in WA (ABC)

The roll-out of the Federal Government's national broadband network will see Perth and more than 100 regional centres around the state connected to fibre-optic cable.

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TeleNav shares sink on revenue worries on Sprint deal (Reuters)

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Navigation technology company TeleNav Inc warned that a contract renegotiation with its largest customer could lead to a fall in revenue, sending its shares down 16 percent in extended trade.

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Apple iPhone 4 no show for New Zealand launch (AFP)

WELLINGTON (AFP) - The latest Apple iPhone went on sale in several countries Friday, but although New Zealand was listed to be among them the gadget was mysteriously unavailable.

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Google services blocked in China except for Gmail (AFP)

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Google's services in China were fully or partially blocked on Thursday with the exception of its email service, Gmail.

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US accuses Oracle of software contract fraud (AFP)

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Justice Department said Thursday it has filed a complaint against US business software giant Oracle accusing it of overcharging on a government software contract.

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Google says China Web search blocked (Reuters)

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Web search and mobile services in China were blocked on Thursday, according to a message on the company's website.

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Microsoft talks up tablets, shows off new phones (Reuters)

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp set out its ambitions to dominate the consumer electronics market on Thursday with Windows-powered tablet computers and smartphones designed to beat back advances by Apple Inc and Google Inc.

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Online betting firm bwin announces merger with Partygaming (AFP)

VIENNA (AFP) - Austrian online betting company bwin announced Thursday it had signed a merger agreement with British rival PartyGaming.

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Motorola quarter beats Street, shares rise (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motorola Inc posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results on strength in its enterprise and network units, sending its shares up despite frustration it did not raise its phone sales target.

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Amazon unveils two new Kindles (AFP)

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Amazon unveiled two new versions of its Kindle electronic reader on Thursday, including one that sells for 139 dollars, its lowest price yet.

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Sony surprises with Q1 profit, raises outlook (Reuters)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles.

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Japan robots chat, play -- and help find lost specs (Reuters)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Robots that can chat, find misplaced glasses, draw airplanes and play with your children are attracting thousands of visitors during an expo in Tokyo as Japan adapts to changes in society.

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Motorola profit and revenue beat Wall Street view (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motorola Inc posted quarterly earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations driven by products such as mobile network equipment, sending its shares up 1 percent.

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Sony surprises with return to profitability (Reuters)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles.

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India raises security concerns over BlackBerry services (Reuters)

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has raised security concerns with Research In Motion over the Canadian company's popular BlackBerry services, but is not planning a ban in the world's fastest growing mobile phone market.

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