Technology Report: Facebook takes on Google and Yahoo on email, messages

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Good afternoon Bit, MON 15 Nov 2010    Facebook takes on Google and Yahoo on email, messages Google urges U.S. to challenge China Internet curbs Apple to make iTunes announcement Tuesday SAP co-CEO testifies in defense of Oracle claims Telcos, Discover plan mobile payment venture: sources Motorola eyes split into two in January U.S eyes government spectrum for wireless devices AMD joins Intel-led MeeGo smartphone project Amazon shares weighed down by rivals' free shipping Google and Facebook rivalry takes centerstage Robot probes ancient Mexican pyramid Scientists get ahead in whale study The solar future for Lima's taxis Facebook takes on Google and Yahoo on email, messages November 15, 2010 02:25 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook trotted out an all-in-one messaging tool on Monday that pools users' email, instant and text messages, taking on Google Inc's and Yahoo Inc's popular email platforms. Full Article Google urges U.S. to challenge China Internet curbs November 15, 2010 10:06 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google Inc. on Monday urged Western nations to challenge a growing list of Internet restrictions in China and around the world as a violation of global trade rules and to negotiate new trade deals to protect the free flow of online information. Full Article Apple to make iTunes announcement Tuesday November 15, 2010 11:53 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc is set to make an announcement Tuesday about its iTunes Store, the leading music retailer in the United States. Full Article SAP co-CEO testifies in defense of Oracle claims November 15, 2010 01:33 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif (Reuters) - SAP AG co-Chief Executive Officer Bill McDermott took the stand on Monday as SAP kicked off its defense in a high stakes software theft case brought by arch rival Oracle Corp. Full Article Telcos, Discover plan mobile payment venture: sources November 15, 2010 03:59 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mobile phone companies Verizon Wireless, AT&T Inc and T-Mobile USA are poised to announce plans for a venture offering mobile payments services, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. Full Article Motorola eyes split into two in January November 15, 2010 10:08 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Motorola Inc is aiming to separate the company into two separate entities as soon as January, according to Greg Brown, its co-chief executive. Full Article U.S eyes government spectrum for wireless devices November 15, 2010 04:30 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Commerce Department recommended on Monday that some airwaves used by federal agencies be freed up to address the burgeoning use of wireless devices. Full Article AMD joins Intel-led MeeGo smartphone project November 15, 2010 09:06 AM ET HELSINKI (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices said on Monday it has joined open source MeeGo project, led by rival Intel and Nokia, aiming to tap potential growth in demand for devices using the new platform. Full Article Amazon shares weighed down by rivals' free shipping November 15, 2010 12:08 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc shares fell as much as 3.4 percent Monday on concerns that offers of free shipping by Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other retailers could challenge the online giant's results. Full Article Google and Facebook rivalry takes centerstage November 15, 2010 09:25 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The technology industry's latest rivalry takes centerstage this week when Internet powers Google Inc and Facebook lay out their competing visions to create a new generation of Web services at a high-profile conference in San Francisco. Full Article

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