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Building a safety net <br />for a Web 2.0 world

Building a safety net
for a Web 2.0 world

Organization of Internet safety experts aims to help social networks provide appropriate Web 2.0 environments in an age of cyber-bullying and Internet predators.
• A passion for protecting kids

Just how valuable <br />are you on Twitter?

Just how valuable
are you on Twitter?

It's not always easy to tell whose posts are worth following. Statistics may be able to show which users of the micro-blogging service have the most influence.

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Texas to force Amazon into sales tax collection?

Online retailer, which has a distribution center in Lone Star State, says it's complying with state law, but tax officials say they're "investigating" whether that's the case.
(Posted in News Blog by Anne Broache)

Hello, lover: HBO-iTunes hookup is official

Episodes of six shows from the premium-cable network are now available (some at a premium price) on Apple's Store, including all 94 episodes of Sex and the City.
(Posted in The Social by Caroline McCarthy)

HP to acquire EDS for $13.9 billion

It's official now. Deal will create a computer services giant intended to rival IBM in the market for serving business customers.
(Posted in News Blog by Mike Ricciuti)

Mac Office sales soar on Apple's gains

Microsoft's Mac unit is set to announce the new version of Office is selling three times as many copies as its predecessor.
(Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried)
• What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote

Friend Connect warms up Google Campfire One

Google shows developers a demo of Friend Connect at its Campfire One event. Next up: navigating the choppy social networking interoperability waters.
(Posted in News Blog by Stephen Shankland)
• Google Friend Connect: The movie

Video: Tuesday QuickCast, 1st edition

Here's what's happening: what your Twitter stats say about you, social networks try to enforce Web safety, and Sprint-Clearwire WiMax alliance faces legal hurdles.
(Posted in CNET TV)

Microsoft launches space tours on the Web

Software giant launches WorldWide Telescope, a free Web-based program that allows Web surfers to explore galaxies, star systems, and distant planets.
(Posted in News Blog by Steven Musil)

Ellison: On-demand software growing slowly

Ten years ago Oracle CEO Larry Ellison invested in NetSuite and Salesforce.com. He doesn't appear to be in a hurry to cash out or bring them into Oracle's orbit.
(Posted in Outside the Lines by Dan Farber)

Study: Wealthy nations ignore climate change

Another study ties cavalier attitudes about global warming to national wealth and carbon pollution.
(Posted in Green Tech by Elsa Wenzel)

Yahoo offers geographic data to Web sites

Company opens a database of place names and other geographic data--and services to use them. Check the Where 2.0 show for a Yahoo Internet Location Platform preview.
(Posted in News Blog by Stephen Shankland)

Report: Dell phasing out XPS gaming systems

Dell will phase begin phasing out its XPS game computer line next month, leaving Alienware as the sole high-end game desktop PC offering.
(Posted in Nanotech: The Circuits by Brooke Crothers)
• Alienware to bring out low-cost AMD graphics powerhouse

Who will reign over Digg: Obama or Jobs?

Digg's second quarterly "town hall" Webcast reveals that the site's geeky core hasn't been universally happy about the recent onslaught of politics-related stories.
(Posted in The Social by Caroline McCarthy)
• Digg Town Hall: The pseudo-live blog

Legal troubles may threaten Sprint/Clearwire deal

Sprint Nextel's largest affiliate is suing the wireless operator over the proposed Clearwire deal for allegedly violating an exclusivity agreement.
(Posted in News Blog by Marguerite Reardon)

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