Technology Report: Analysis: Tech Inc's invincible aura fades

	Click to View in Browser 07/11/2012 Analysis: Tech Inc's invincible aura fades (Reuters) - Hopes are evaporating that leading technology companies will offer a safe harbor this year from the economic storms swirling across Europe, Asia and the United States. Judge steps away from Facebook privacy lawsuit SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge recused herself from overseeing a privacy lawsuit against Facebook over the social networking service's "Sponsored Stories" feature, one day before she was set to hold a hearing on a proposed settlement. In modern scandal, an e-mail is forever LONDON (Reuters) - When ousted Barclays CEO Bob Diamond says he felt "physically ill" reading e-mails of his traders crowing over interest rate manipulation, he is almost certainly telling the truth. Analysis: Is Twitter building ad business at expense of innovation? SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Is Twitter a technology platform, a media company -- or both? Groupon shares hit new low on Europe concern SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Groupon Inc shares hit a record low on concerns about economic weakness in Europe, where the leading online daily deal company gets about one-quarter of its revenue, analysts said on Wednesday. Youku, Tudou shares fall on China content crackdown (Reuters) - Shares of online video companies Youku.com Inc and Tudou Holdings Ltd fell on what some analysts said was a reaction to a planned crackdown by the Chinese government on what it considers to be inappropriate content. Push in U.S. for fewer sales bans for patent infringement WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies that hold the most important patents needed to build smartphones, tablets and other devices should only rarely be granted sales bans on rivals as a punishment for infringement, U.S. government officials told lawmakers on Wednesday. Russia-focused online games developer eyes new markets HERZLIYA, Israel (Reuters) - Israel-based online games developer Plarium, whose multi-player game Total Domination has attracted 20 million users in just a year, expects revenue to double annually in coming years as it launches new games and enters new markets such as the United States. Tech Data to buy out partner's stake in Europe joint venture (Reuters) - Tech Data Corp will buy out Brightstar Corp's 50 percent holding in their joint venture Brightstar Europe Ltd, a distributor of mobile devices, for $165.6 million in cash. No getting lost at Smithsonian with app (Reuters) - With nearly 20 museums, galleries and the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. can be a daunting experience, but new maps on an app may make it less confusing and easier for visitors to maneuver. Related Video New research could help advertisers read your mind Digital cadaver table puts surgeons at cutting edge Mediafile Liana B. Baker Sun Valley Day 1: As moguls roll in, let the shmooze-fest begin Matt Cowan The whole world is going to play together: Zynga founder A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. 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 - 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