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Bits: Samsung Puts a Little Corn Into Its Cellphones

The E200 Eco is the third phone Samsung has introduced this year with parts made from bioplastics — materials extracted from corn.

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14.08.2008 06:48:15 - NYT > Technology

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Bits: Is NBC's Tight Leash on Olympics Webcasts a Mistake?

NBC is Webcasting much of the Olympics except for the most popular events. But new research by the network hints that its fear that Webcasting could reduce its television audience may be unfounded.

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14.08.2008 06:43:11 - NYT > Technology

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Bits: Google Now Allows You to Pick Your Friends in Reader

Responding to Web critics, Google has modified its Reader service to allow users to choose the people who have access to their list of favorite blog items.

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14.08.2008 06:08:13 - NYT > Technology

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Ruling Is a Victory for Supporters of Free Software

The federal appeals court in Washington said that just because a software programmer gave his work away did not mean it could not be protected.

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14.08.2008 05:55:50 - NYT > Technology

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Bits: EBay in Talks to Buy Share of Korean Auction Site GMarket

EBay is set to gobble up a large chunk of the Korean auction site and Internet retailer Gmarket.

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14.08.2008 05:07:25 - NYT > Technology

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Cyberfamilias: For Parents of Campers, E-Mail That Prevents Homesickness

CampMinder.com, Bunk1.com and CampRegister.com offer e-mail service through thousands of sleep-away camps nationwide, but what are the rules of parent-to-child e-mail etiquette?

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14.08.2008 05:06:02 - NYT > Technology

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European Court Delays British Hacker’s Extradition to U.S.

The court said Gary McKinnon should be allowed to stay in the U.K. until Aug. 28, when the court reconvenes and can make a further decision on whether to stop his extradition pending a last-ditch appeal.

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14.08.2008 02:07:26 - NYT > Technology

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Bits: Best Buy's Break-Even iPhone Deal

Best Buy will soon start selling Apple’s iPhone, but one analyst said it may not make any profit on the phones themselves and will have to earn money from accessories.