Samsung to audit 250 of its suppliers in China
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Samsung manufacturer in China employs child labor, group alleges
Samsung Electronics Co. said it will carry out audits of 105 Chinese companies that are its exclusive suppliers this month.
The move comes after Samsung's audit of a supplier, HEG Electronics, in response to an allegation it used child labor.
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Hackers claim to have 12M Apple IDs from FBI
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Hackers associated with the group Anonymous claimed to have obtained 12 million Apple unique device identifiers (UDID) from an FBI computer. A faction of the group that call themselves AntiSec posted instruction on how to access 1 million Apple UDIDs on the public bulletin board Pastebin. The group reported the hack via Twitter, using an Anonymous account.
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An Apple UDID is a string of numbers and letters that identifies individual iPhones and iPads. The numbers are used to determine which devices are approved for content, including apps in beta tests.
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Bruce Willis not suing Apple over iTunes library
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 16: Bruce Willis poses at the "Moonrise Kingdom" photocall during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
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Swedish websites shut down by hacker attacks
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The websites of the Swedish government, Armed Forces and the Swedish Institute were among those experiencing problems.
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How to follow the 2012 DNC on social media
Juan Gonzales from Holyoke, Mass., stands in front of stage display at the Democratic National Convention inside Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.
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The DNC is creating several opportunities for supporters to engage on social media networks. An official app on Facebook lets users tweet their nominations on Twitter, using the phrase "I nominate Barack Obama because..." and the hashtag #INominateDNC. A DNC 2012 app has been launched for iPhones and Android devices. The app lets users view the convention schedule, explore Charlotte and follow convention tweets.
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How to follow the GOP convention on social media
Palm trees blow in the wind in front of the Tampa Bay Times Forum, ahead of the Republican National Convention, Aug. 26, 2012 in Tampa, Fla.
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The RNC is creating several opportunities for supporters to engage on social networks. An official Facebook app called "Convention Without Walls" lets users tell their stories by submitting photos and videos, which can be submitted via YouTube. A Tampa 2012 mobile app has been launched for iPhones and Android devices. The app lets users view the convention schedule (with events now delayed until Tuesday after Tropical Storm Isaac's threat), explore Tampa, and keep up with tweets from prominent Republicans.
Bruce Willis to take on Apple over iTunes library
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(CNET) Reports that veteran Hollywood actor Bruce Willis is reportedly looking to take on Apple in a bid to pass on his vast music collection to his children after his death have been disputed. The claims, which were originally reported by The Daily Mail, have apparently been debunked by Willis' wife via Twitter.
UPDATE: Bruce Willis is not suing Apple over iTunes inheritance, wife tweets
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Pirate Bay co-founder arrested in Cambodia
Pirate Bay founders Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, left, and Peter Sunde arrive to the Stockholm district court for the trial against Pirate Bay in this February 16th 2009 file photo.
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Kindle Fire to feature Nokia maps, not Google
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According Reuters sources, Amazon is going to integrate Nokia's mapping service instead of Google Maps.
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Skipping on Google Maps could just come down to the fact that Amazon doesn't want to promote a competitor's brand on its own device.
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Tokyo court: Samsung didn't infringe Apple patent
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(CBS/AP) Apple's battle at home may be coming to a close, but overseas the computer giant faces tough opposition.
A Tokyo court on Friday dismissed Apple Inc.'s claim that Samsung had infringed on its patent - the latest ruling in the global legal battle between the two technology titans over smartphones.
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Eastwood speech inspires Tweets, "Eastwooding" pics
Actor and director Clint Eastwood addresses the audience at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 30, 2012.
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The 82-year-old legendary actor and director made an appearance at the RCN to support Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. During a 10-minute improvised speech, Eastwood exchanged words an imaginary President Obama.
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Apple rejects app for tracking U.S. drone strikes?
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/ CBSApple has rejected an iPhone app designed to keep track of fatalities caused by U.S. drone strikes for its "objectionable" content.
The company withheld App Store approval for Drones+, an app that sends text messages to iPhones whenever the media reports casualties resulting from a drone strike and shows users the locations of drone strikes on a Google map.
Report: Sharp's iPhone displays behind schedule
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Apple iPhone 5 screens to ship in August, ahead of rumored Sept. 12 event
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Japanese electronics company Sharp is behind schedule on the production of screens for Apple's next generation iPhone, according to a report by Reuters, citing sources "familiar with Sharp's production operations."
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Report: Samsung threatens to sue Apple over 4G LTE
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(CBS News) The saga of Apple vs. Samsung may not be over anytime soon. This time the South Korean electronics giant is reportedly seeks to cripple Apple by blocking the airways.
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According to a recent report by the Korea Times, Samsung says it will "immediately sue Apple" if the company releases a products that uses long-term evolution (LTE) technology.
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Apple and Microsoft on collision course, again
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That's about to change.
This fall consumers will be able to choose from the widest-yet assortment of smartphone and tablet devices because Microsoft, a company that has been an also-ran in mobile computing for too long, has picked itself off the mat.
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