NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- If you are getting the iPad 2, are you confused about what data plan is right for you?
You're not alone. Trying to figure out how much you'll pay doesn't require a degree in advanced mathematics, but it could help. That's because there are a total of eight different AT&T (T,
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- For the next five days, Austin will be the epicenter of the tech universe.
Friday is the opening day of the city's annual South by Southwest Interactive conference -- an event known for giving tech trends the momentum to hit the masses. Last year, 14,000 people descended on the city, and this year organizers say they expect 30% to 40% more attendees.
The show has developed a reputation as a tech launch pad, thanks
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LONDON (AFP) – Support group Samaritans launched a service on Facebook on Monday to help people who express suicidal thoughts online.
Facebook users who see a friend has posted status updates or wall posts that suggest they may be considering taking their own life will be able to report them confidentially to Samaritans via the website's help centre.
The charity, which
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PARIS (AFP) – The French finance ministry has shut down 10,000 computers after a "spectacular" cyber attack from hackers using Internet addresses in China, officials and reports said on Monday.
The hackers were hunting for documents relating to the Group of 20 (G20) developed and developing nations, which this year is led by France, said Budget Minister Francois Baron, adding
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WASHINGTON (AFP) – Skype, the hugely popular free Internet communications service, announced plans Monday to introduce advertising as it seeks to boost revenue ahead of going public.
Skype, which bypasses the standard telephone network by channeling voice, video and text conversations over the Web, said the ads will appear only in Britain, Germany and the United States for now.
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SEOUL (AFP) – South Korean telecom operator KT said Wednesday it has expanded its high-speed wireless broadband network to cover 85 percent of the population in what is already one of the world's most wired countries.
The nation's second-largest mobile operator said it has spread its fourth-generation (4G) WiBro network to 82 cities and major highways from five major cities previously.
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