U.S. lags on cell-phone music listeners
Nov 03, 2005 |
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Around 19 percent of worldwide cell-phone users listen to music over their phones, although the United States is well behind that pace.
Globe Talk: India lures Vodafone, SingTel
Nov 03, 2005 |
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India's attractiveness to international investors is second only to China these days, as the race to expand market share on the subcontinent and tie up with local businesses continues to intensify. The telecommunications ...
Australian expert rejects bird flu fears
Nov 03, 2005 |
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A bird medicine specialist says the risk of human bird flu infection is small in Australia and people may still safely eat chicken and keep pet birds.
Briefs: U.S. Net firms launch VoIP publicity drive
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The Internet industry has launched a public -relations push to whip up some new buzz about the promise of Voice over Internet Protocol telephone service.
Briefs: Vodafone seen raising S. Africa stake
Nov 03, 2005 |
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Vodafone is planning to bolster its stake in South Africa's Vodacom, a newspaper report said Thursday.
Riding Ripples And Working Issues
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Opportunity is healthy and traversing around the northwest side of "Erebus Crater." The rover has driven on every sol possible, acquiring during and after each drive, and surveying the sky and horizon in the mornings with ...
Building a personalised network of digital devices
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Plans to develop protocols and devices that link together all the audio and video gadgets that clutter homes, handbags and briefcases will unleash an incredible array of new, personalised and location-based services.
Internet use in Canada averages 13.5 hours a week
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Canadians spend more than 13 hours a week perusing the Internet, although a majority of surfers indicated doubts about the accuracy of the content they find.
Briefs: AOL buys MusicNow
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AOL said Thursday it has acquired MusicNow, a digital music subscription company.
EU approves GM maize for animal feed
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The European Commission has reportedly authorized the use of a genetically modified type of corn for animal feed.
Multinational zero-tariff chip deal struck
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A deal that will erase tariffs on multi-chip packages was reached by the United States, Europe and major Asian nations, it was announced Thursday.
Racing yacht uses space technology
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European space technology will be boosting the performance of at least one boat during this year's Transat Jacques Vabre international sailing contest.
Astronauts, sports trainers use ultrasound
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An ultrasound training program developed in Houston for non-physicians is giving astronauts and sports trainers a way to better assess injuries.
