Technology Report: Google launches Twitter workaround for Egypt

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	02/1/2011
Good afternoon Bit LATEST NEWS Google launches Twitter workaround for Egypt SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc launched a special service to allow people in Egypt to send Twitter messages by dialing a phone number and leaving a voicemail, as Internet access remains cut off in the country amid anti-government protests. | Full Article Apple blocks Sony Reader app from iPhone February 01, 2011 04:28 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO/LONDON (Reuters) - Apple Inc has blocked rival Sony Corp's electronic book application from the iPhone because it would have circumvented Apple's system for buying content. | Full Article Google touts "game changer" in online art viewing February 01, 2011 09:38 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Google aims to bring the world's great art galleries into the home with a new website that offers virtual tours using Street View technology, the ability to build private collections and ultra-high resolution images. | Full Article Infineon, ARM shine; see steady growth February 01, 2011 05:46 AM ET FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German chipmaker Infineon and British chip designer ARM Holding expect semiconductor demand to remain robust after a strong quarter, signaling stability for the notoriously volatile sector. | Full Article ARM says acquisition would be misguided February 01, 2011 04:07 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Speculation Britain's ARM Holdings Plc could become a takeover target is misguided and ignores the importance of the chip designer staying independent, ARM's president said. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Dow hits 12,000 as stocks rally February 01, 2011 04:30 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow and S&P 500 closed at their highest levels since June 2008 on Tuesday and looked poised for more gains after strong earnings and signs of a surge in U.S. manufacturing. | Full Article GM, Chrysler lead as auto sales rise February 01, 2011 03:03 PM ET DETROIT/PARIS (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales jumped by about 18 percent in January, led by gains for General Motors Co and Chrysler as the two Detroit automakers restructured by the government took share from rivals. | Full Article CORRECTED: New Pfizer CEO slashes R&D to save forecast February 01, 2011 04:13 PM ET (Corrects that Pfizer bought Wyeth in late 2009, not last year, paragraph 8; error also occurred in previous updates) | Full Article Manufacturing jumps in January, inflation rises February 01, 2011 02:06 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace in nearly seven years in January and signs of inflation jumped more than expected as the world's biggest economy gained traction. | Full Article Payrolls seen up in January February 01, 2011 03:52 PM ET U.S. hiring probably gathered steam in January, marking a fourth straight month of gains, but likely not enough to prevent the jobless rate from ticking up. Nonfarm payrolls are expected to have increased by 145,000 jobs, but severe snow storms that blanketed large parts of the country during the survey period could result in a much lower figure. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Mubarak says will step down, won't leave Egypt A million Egyptians clamor for Mubarak to go Big winter storm slams Midwest UPS profit tops estimates U.S. envoy tells Mubarak to prepare for transition RELATED VIDEO From Star Wars to Stanford - scientists develop artificial skin Eurofighter pilot can look, lock-on and fire Funds flow to emerging clean tech 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 In the dating game, speaking styles count: study Full Article Mexico complains about BBC show's "offensive" slurs NYC to consider parking privileges for pregnant women Senator moves to ban drug sold as bath salts Pet owners fete dogs with lavish birthday parties Woman who dumped condiments in book drop pleads guilty - 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