IBM’s Watson Starting Gig on Wall Street

Citi has hired IBM's Watson computer to help bring business analytics to its banking services.

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Facebook Says it Isn’t Reading Your Text Messages

An article in the Sunday Times alleges Facebook’s mobile app is accessing data on your smartphone, including text messages.

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By Evan Thomas

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Anonymous Takes Down CIA Public Website

Anonymous also hacked into Mexico's state-affiliated web sites and additionally acquired the personal information of some 46,000 Alabama citizens.

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By Adnan S. Khan

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India Threatens Facebook and Google with Legal Action

The Indian government has issued an injunction against 22 Internet companies, including Facebook and Google, for offensive, anti-religious content.

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By Michael Collins

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Hysteria as iPhone Release Is Canceled in Beijing

Apple customers in Beijing hurled eggs at the Apple store after it announced that it would not release the iPhone 4S.

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By Sarah Ng

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Foxconn Settles After Factory Workers Threaten Suicide

Around 150 workers protested factory transfer and wages at one of Foxconn's China-based factories.

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By Adnan S. Khan

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New Letter Details Claims Against HP CEO

The Delaware Supreme Court released the letter, written by the accuser's lawyer, Gloria Allred. But are the claims genuine?

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Newsy Now: News Round-Up

Romney tops Iowa poll; Samoa shifts time zone; Tymoshenko moved to remote prison; letter incriminating Mark Hurd made public; GoDaddy opposes SOPA.

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By Harumendhah Helmy

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Steve Jobs Reportedly Wanted Apple WiFi Network

The late Steve Jobs reportedly wanted to create a cell phone network utilizing WiFi to debut with the iPhone in 2007.

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By Matt Noonan

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Wikileaks Facing 'Financial Blockade,' Forced to Halt Leaks

Julian Assange has an announcement. But this is no leak. Whistle-blowing Wikileaks is in financial trouble.

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By Adam Falk and JJ Bailey

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