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Technology & Science
Google books hearing set for February 18
Screen of a computer featuring a search of the word "edition" on the home page of Google\'s website
©  Joel Saget
A US judge set February 18 for a hearing on the revised legal settlement between Google and US authors and publishers that would allow the Internet giant to scan and sell millions of books online.  more
Cisco releases Web security app for iPhone
Cisco has released a Web security app for iPhone
©  AFP
Cisco on Friday announced the release of a free iPhone application for anyone who wants to stay on top of the latest trojans, worms, or other threats marauding on the Internet.  more
US newspaper ad revenue down nearly 28 percent
Newspapers are displayed at a newsstand
©  Justin Sullivan
US newspaper advertising revenue fell by nearly 28 percent in the third quarter, continuing a slide which has led to layoffs, bankruptcies and the closure of several dailies.  more
Barnes & Noble sells out of new e-reader
US bookstore giant Barnes & Noble said Friday it had sold out of its new electronic book reader
©  Tim Boyle
US bookstore giant Barnes & Noble said Friday it had sold out of its new electronic book reader, the "Nook," and the next shipments would not be available until after the holidays.  more
Dell shares down as net profit dips 54%
A man looks at a Dell computer on sale at a store in Miami
©  Joe Raedle
Shares in Dell fell sharply after the US computer giant said quarterly net profit declined 54 percent and revenue dropped 15 percent.  more
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