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Tech Giants Brace for More Scrutiny From Regulators
By SOMINI SENGUPTA
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Nadine Wolf demonstrated against online piracy legislation a year ago in New York. The measures were defeated.
Lobbying in the nation’s capital and overseas is likely to increase as governments worldwide revisit legislation on issues like consumer privacy and online security.
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Feeling bullish on Facebook. - Suzanne Spector
A Sad Day for Petville | news.cnet.com
Zynga closes a bunch of games. - Suzanne Spector
Windfall for Electronic Arts | orlandosentinel.com
Tale of how Electronic Arts received all sorts of tax breaks from Florida. - David Gallagher
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The Real Hazards of E-Devices on Planes
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After the hardships of workers in China’s electronics factories were exposed to a global audience, working conditions have changed.
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