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US senator criticises proposed Google/Yahoo "monopoly"
Leading Republican lawmaker raises concerns 29 October 2008 11:56 GMT
Opposition to the proposed Google and Yahoo ad sharing deal is mounting on both sides of the Atlantic.

The deal is already under investigation by authories in both the European Union and the US, and a coalition of independent organisations has also been formed...
Intel asked for more time in EU lawsuit
Needs to prepare "a full and fair defense of the company" 20 October 2008 12:57 GMT
Intel has appealed for more time in a EU lawsuit, which alleges that the chip maker paid a retailer to favour computers made with its technology.

The chip manufacturer has asked the European Union's second highest court for more time to respond to allegations...
Online shoppers to get more rights
More protection for those shopping "across borders" 10 October 2008 16:07 GMT
The European Commission has announced plans that could see shoppers afforded more protection when buying online.

In particular, the proposals are aimed to protect EU shoppers who opt to buy products from one of the 27 states within the Union but not from their...
EU probing Google and Yahoo ad deal
Prelim investigation turns into full probe 16 September 2008 11:59 GMT
Google and Yahoo are now co-operating with European Authorities over a probe into the proposed ad revenue sharing deal between the two web giants.

The deal is already under investigation in the States, where a coalition of companies and organisations has already...
Tech talks break down between US and Europe
World Trade Organization asked to intervene in dispute over tariffs 19 August 2008 14:54 GMT
Things have gotten so nasty between the States and EU over tariffs on tech goods that the US has asked the World Trade Organization to mediate.

The US has asked the WTO to set up a "dispute panel" to help the two sides negotiate after talks failed to come up...
US in tech row with EU
Complaints over import tariffs 29 May 2008 10:57 GMT
A heated row has kicked off between the USA and European authorities over import tariffs.

The US has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation over import charges on computer screens and other technology products coming into Europe.

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VIDEO: Megawhat news - BlackBerry flashes the Thunder
Video news bulletin of today's top stories 14 May 2008 19:05 GMT
Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video.

In today's headlines: Yet more 3G iPhone rumours – this time from O2; Is a slimmer Xbox 360 in development?; BlackBerry flashes...
Launch for European satnav project
Galileo demonstrator is go 28 April 2008 11:33 GMT
It won't be at full capacity until 2013 but the bid to set up a European satnav system took a giant step forward today. A "demonstrator" satellite for Europe's Galileo sat nav system has been launched from Kazakhstan.

The Giove-B satellite has been sent into...
Over half of EU citizens go online regularly
But investment is sorely needed 24 April 2008 11:49 GMT
The European Commission's latest figures for broadband usage on our continent make for encouraging reading at a first glance.

Europe is now the world’s most wired region with European broadband users at the 100 million mark, which is about 20% higher than in...
Nokia faces EU probe over Navteq bid
Authorities look at competitions implications 31 March 2008 10:36 GMT
Nokia announced its intention to lay down 5.7 billion euros to buy the GPS software company, Navteq, way back in October, but now EU authorities may block the deal.

The acquisition would be the largest ever for Nokia but the European Commission has raised concerns...