Technology Report: In U.S. courts, Facebook posts become less private

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	01/27/2011
Good afternoon Bit LATEST NEWS In U.S. courts, Facebook posts become less private ATLANTA, Jan 27 (Reuters Legal) - It's the latest litigation tactic in the online age: U.S. lawyers are trying to mine the private zones of Facebook and other social-media sites for photos, comments, status updates and other tidbits that might contradict what their opponents are saying in court. And increasingly, judges in civil cases are granting access to online caches that had formerly been considered off-limits. | Full Article Microsoft profit falls as PC sales sputter January 27, 2011 04:02 PM ET SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's quarterly profit fell slightly as the world's largest software maker was hit by slower-than expected growth in computer sales. | Full Article News Corp to launch iPad newspaper on February 2 January 27, 2011 01:53 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - News Corp will launch its long-awaited digital newspaper created for Apple Inc's iPad on February 2, two weeks after the two companies were widely expected to introduce the new product. | Full Article Amazon revenue misses, shares plunge January 27, 2011 04:27 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com posted quarterly revenue that fell short of analysts' estimates on Thursday and its shares fell almost 10 percent. | Full Article AT&T, losing iPhone grip, signals tough start to year January 27, 2011 01:57 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - With only days remaining until it loses its grip over U.S. iPhone sales, AT&T Inc warned of a "rocky" start to 2011. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Tech earnings keep Wall Street advance alive January 27, 2011 04:36 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Strong corporate earnings led Wall Street to a 29-month closing high for a second day on Thursday, but another run of big gains may be harder to achieve. | Full Article Mixed data points to growth momentum January 27, 2011 02:06 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing and factory data on Thursday showed the economy still gaining strength in December but at a pace unlikely to cause the Federal Reserve to rethink its stimulus program. | Full Article Netflix resumes tear; defies too-rich label January 27, 2011 02:22 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Netflix Inc shares soared 15 percent on Thursday as another round of strong quarterly results shelved any short-term worries about an overheated stock price or competition from powerhouses such as Amazon.com Inc. | Full Article Record snow again buries Northeast January 27, 2011 12:56 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - A thick blanket of snow covered Northeast on Thursday, as the fifth major storm of the winter set snowfall records, delayed the opening of financial markets and clogged Washington highways with abandoned cars. | Full Article Defense companies' profits beat Street view January 27, 2011 01:48 PM ET ATLANTA/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Three big defense contractors beat Wall Street earnings expectations, aided by higher sales, and said cost-cutting would aid 2011. | Full Article US TOP NEWS ElBaradei returns to Egypt on third day of clashes S&P cuts Japan sovereign rating GM drops U.S. loan application after turnaround Snow blankets Northeast, New York vows to improve clean-up Snow boosts jobless claims, durable orders mixed RELATED VIDEO Challenger disaster remembered New Sony portable console debuts Buzzdeck propels sound strategies A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Smugglers with "medieval catapult" nabbed at border Full Article University awards first Beatles degree Hitler's last bodyguard gives up on fan mail Body of TV quizmaster snatched from grave Woman survives fall from 23rd floor Social networking leads to sex faster? - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend