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• 16 May 2013

• News: Megaupload can appeal evidence ruling in NZ Supreme Court

  New Zealand's Supreme Court on Thursday granted Megaupload leave to appeal a ruling that denied it access to evidence the U.S. government holds.

• News: EU to investigate telecommunications equipment imports from China

  The European Union is preparing to investigate the imports of mobile networking gear from China for anti-competitive practices, a move that's likely targeted at telecommunications equipment companies Huawei Technologies and ZTE.

• News: Mt. Gox accused of violating US money transfer regulations

  The seizure of funds of the largest bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, was triggered by an alleged failure of the company to comply with U.S. financial regulations, according to a federal court document.

• News: Larry Page wants to see your medical records

  A day after breaking an almost year-long silence on a medical condition that had affected the way he speaks, Google co-founder Larry Page said Wednesday that people should be more open about their medical histories.

• 15 May 2013

• News: Cisco cites data-center, wireless for quarterly revenue increase

  Data-center and wireless sales led growth at Cisco Systems in its fiscal third quarter, as it saw customers spending more in the U.S. and developing countries but reported continuing weakness in Southern Europe.

• News: Survey: Hong Kong CFOs skeptical about LinkedIn profiles

  Hong Kong employers doubts the reliability of a job applicants' LinkedIn profiles, said Robert Half that released the results of a new survey on Monday.

• News: Accenture study highlights challenges for digital marketing

  While digital marketing is recognised by the region's CMOs as a vital tool, there are challenges that these executives need to overcome, according to an Accenture study.

• News: Researchers develop industrial systems that watch for security breaches

  With the new networking method, devices are able spot a problem unit and then isolate it from the network before it can do any damage

• News: Tanzania to impose prison sentences on operators for poor services

  Tanzania has become the first country in the Africa region to threaten to impose prison sentences on mobile phone operators that continually fail to deliver quality services to customers.

• News: Specter of ACTA hangs over TTIP negotiations

  European civil liberties representatives on Wednesday advised the European Commission's trade department that the intellectual property chapter should be left out of the current trade negotiations with the United States and that the deal should not be agreed in secret.

• News: VMware and Verizon Tackle BYOD with Dual Persona Phones

  VMware has partnered with Verizon to offer dual persona smartphones for Verizon enterprise customers. It's currently available on two Android-based phones, but more Android devices and iOS support are expected soon.

• News: Microsoft takes the offensive against Google, and it's about time

  Google was once a humble startup with a big dream--to be the David that takes down Microsoft's Goliath. Google has become a tech force to be reckoned with, challenging Microsoft in almost every area including Web search, browsers, email, operating systems, productivity software and mobile platforms. Over time, it has chipped away at Microsoft's market share.

• News: Android dominates smartphone market

  Google Android smartphones are dominating the market, according to the latest figures from Gartner.

• News: Senators begin contentious H-1B battle

  The Senate Judiciary Committee rejected the idea on Tuesday of requiring all H-1B employers to make a "good faith" effort in hiring U.S. workers before taking on an H-1b worker.

• Feature: What to expect from Google I/O

  Our Google I/O 2013 predictions: will we see Key Lime Pie, Nexus 5, X Phone, or a Google Glass launch date? Here's what to expect from Google I/O in 2013. UPDATED, 15 May 2013.

• News: In e-book case, Apple says publishers had already taken measures to counter Amazon

  Concerned about Amazon.com's low pricing of e-books, publishers had taken measures as early as 2009 such as "windowing," a practice of delaying e-book releases to benefit sales of hardcover editions, Apple said in a filing in an e-book price-fixing lawsuit.

• News: Foxconn's Hon Hai reports Q1 revenue drop, likely on weak iPhone 5 demand

  Foxconn's Hon Hai Precision Industry posted a 19.2 percent year-over-year decline in revenue for the first quarter, with sales likely affected by weak demand for Apple's iPhone 5, according to an analyst.

• 14 May 2013

• News: Budget 2013: Doesn't fully support ICT sector

  Treasurer Wayne Swan's 2013 Budget does not fully support the ICT sector or investment in ICT required to drive productivity and competitiveness, according to advisory firm, Grant Thornton.

• News: Square's new Stand turns iPad into a cash register

  Internet payment company Square has announced a new accessory that turns your iPad into a high-tech cash register, complete with built-in credit-card swiper and a slew of point-of-sale accessories.

• News: Hours before I/O, Larry Page opens up about his hoarse voice

  Less than 24 hours before Google kicks off its annual I/O developers confab in San Francisco, Google CEO Larry Page is revealing why his speaking voice is so soft.

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