AT&T gearing up for rare antitrust fight with DOJ

The Justice Department’s rejection of AT&T’s proposed purchase of T-Mobile USA will test new federal guidelines on challenging mergers and the companies’ resolve in forming the nation’s largest wireless carrier.

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Government sues to block AT&T, T-Mobile merger

The Justice Department took the unusual step Wednesday to try to block AT&T’s $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA, arguing that the proposed merger would lead to higher wireless prices, less innovation and fewer choices for consumers.

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Texting, grand theft auto style; alarms pose risk

Texting and driving don’t go well together — though not in the way you might think.

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Texting, grand theft auto style; alarms pose risk

In nod to IBM, HP overhaul minimizes consumers

Hewlett-Packard Co. is surrendering in smartphones and tablet computers and has put its personal computer division up for sale, as new CEO Leo Apotheker tries to transform the Silicon Valley stalwart into a twin of East Coast archrival IBM Corp.

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Zynga sued over patent infringement

Zynga Inc., the maker of popular online games such as “FarmVille” and “CityVille,” is being sued for patent infringement by a Texas gaming startup.

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SKoreans sue Apple over iPhone user information

A group of some 27,000 South Koreans is suing Apple for $26 million for what they claim are privacy violations from the collection of iPhone user location information.

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Google’s patent play: $12.5B for Motorola Mobility

It may be the boldest move yet by a company known for being audacious: Google is spending $12.5 billion to buy Motorola Mobility. But the big prize isn’t Motorola’s lineup of cellphones, computer tablets and cable set-top boxes.

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Feds likely to let Google buy Motorola Mobility

Federal regulators are unlikely to block Google Inc. from buying cellphone maker Motorola Mobility since the acquisition could help drive competition in the fast growing mobile device market.

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Sales of gold up on eBay amid stock market turmoil

For gold sellers on eBay, the recent stock market turmoil has been a boon for business.

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SF cell shutdown: Safety issue, or hint of Orwell?

An illegal, Orwellian violation of free-speech rights? Or just a smart tactic to protect train passengers from rowdy would-be demonstrators during a busy evening commute?

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