Technology Report: BP turns to Twitter, Facebook on spill information

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Good afternoon Bit, THU 06 May 2010    BP turns to Twitter, Facebook on spill information Facebook privacy snafu exposed user chats Sprint to unveil new text-centric cell plan Yahoo rolls out new phase of $100 million ad campaign Nokia, Microsoft launch new mobile software Nokia board backs strategy, shareholders cry foul HP names Microsoft veteran to lead software Intel revamps Atom platform for smartphone push Regulators mull antitrust look at Apple: source HP refreshes PC lines, adds AMD chips The music video match-maker Medieval art goes 3D UK campaigns: No they didn't BP turns to Twitter, Facebook on spill information May 06, 2010 04:07 PM ET HOUSTON (Reuters) - Phone lines at the command center where teams are directing clean-up of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are often jammed, but media-savvy fishermen, residents and others can find the latest updates on Twitter and Facebook. Full Article Facebook privacy snafu exposed user chats May 06, 2010 10:00 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Private chats between some Facebook users were briefly viewable by other users on Wednesday, an embarrassing technical glitch for a company facing growing criticism over "sloppy" privacy protection. Full Article Sprint to unveil new text-centric cell plan May 06, 2010 12:21 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Starting next week Sprint Nextel Corp's Virgin unit will sell a new cellphone service plan to cater for the increasing number of young people who prefer to use their phone for text messaging rather than talking. Full Article Yahoo rolls out new phase of $100 million ad campaign May 06, 2010 01:33 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc will spend up to $85 million on the second phase of its $100 million ad campaign, as the Internet portal seeks to revive its growth and reconnect with consumers. Full Article Nokia, Microsoft launch new mobile software May 05, 2010 03:02 AM ET HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia and Microsoft unveiled on Wednesday the first result of their new software collaboration aimed at breaking the dominance of Research in Motion's BlackBerry in wireless services for corporations. Full Article Nokia board backs strategy, shareholders cry foul May 06, 2010 02:51 PM ET HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia's chairman said the board fully supported management's current strategy, while small shareholders in the world's top cellphone maker criticised management at the annual meeting. Full Article HP names Microsoft veteran to lead software May 05, 2010 03:16 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co on Wednesday named Microsoft Corp veteran Bill Veghte to lead its enterprise software business. Full Article Intel revamps Atom platform for smartphone push May 05, 2010 03:56 AM ET HELSINKI (Reuters) - Intel, the world's largest semiconductor company, unveiled a new version of its Atom platform, promising lower power consumption, cheaper cost and smaller size to better target smartphones. Full Article Regulators mull antitrust look at Apple: source May 04, 2010 09:36 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Regulators are considering an inquiry into whether Apple Inc violates antitrust law by requiring that its programing tools be used to write applications for the iPad and iPhone, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday. Full Article HP refreshes PC lines, adds AMD chips May 05, 2010 12:34 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co is rolling out a back-to-school lineup of notebook personal computers in what will be its largest single launch of laptops featuring processors from Advanced Micro Devices. Full Article

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