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California State Senate Rejects Social Network Privacy Bill
California senators rejected a bill Friday designed to increase privacy on social networking sites, persuaded by objections from some of the burgeoning industry’s biggest players.
Skype Cancels IPO To Clear Way For Microsoft Sale
Internet calling service Skype has cancelled its IPO now that it’s agreed to be sold to Microsoft for $8.5 billion.
Tech Report: Skype Forcing Changes In Wireless Industry
As Skype becomes an increasingly relevant communication tool, billing methods by phone companies are being forced to change.
Microsoft To Buy Skype For $8.5 Billion
Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday that it has agreed to buy the popular Internet telephone service Skype SA for $8.5 billion in the biggest deal in the software maker’s 36-year history.
Closer Look: Bay Area Teachers Bring Skype To Classroom
Teachers at a Bay Area school have joined thousands of others using a free program by online telephony firm Skype to connect with other instructors around the world.
Hercules Parents Keep In Touch With Daughter In Cairo
The continuing political tensions in Egypt are leaving for some anxious moments for many Bay Area families.
Skype Adding Wi-Fi, 3G Video Calling To iPhone App
Users of the Internet calling and messaging service will be able to use both Wi-Fi and AT&T Inc.’s 3G cellular network. FaceTime software, which comes with iPhones, works only with Wi-Fi.
Skype Getting New Chief Executive From Cisco
Skype is replacing its CEO with a Cisco Systems executive, a change that may indicate the Internet calling service is closer to announcing specific plans for an initial public offering.
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