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Texas Probes Whether Amazon Owes State Taxes
Texas officials are investigating whether online retailer Amazon may owe state sales taxes.

Microsoft Appeal 'Seeks Clarity' On $1.4B European Fine
Microsoft said Friday it is appealing the $1.4 billion antitrust fine imposed by European regulators.

VW To Produce 230 MPG Car In 2010
Automaker VW reportedly plans to introduce by 2010 a two-passenger car able to get 230 miles per gallon.

Canadian IPod Owners May Get $44 In Battery Settlement
Canadian iPod owners could receive a $44 credit on media devices purchased before 2004, in a lawsuit settlement offer.

RealNetworks To Create Casual Game Spin Off
RealNetworks will spin off its casual gaming unit into a separate business by the end of 2008.

Apple Patents Wii-Like 3D Remote
Apple has filed a patent describing a remote control device similar to Nintendo's Wii but targeted toward the Apple TV or iPhone.

Google 'Very, Very Happy' With Yahoo Relationship
Leaders of Internet giant Google told reporters Thursday they were happy Microsoft's plans to acquire Yahoo fell apart.

Facebook, States Agree On Safety Methods
Facebook and almost 50 states have agreed of measures to protect young Internet users from bullying or harassment.

Vonage Reports Falling Losses, Subscribers
Internet phone company Vonage announced first-quarter loss of $8.9 billion, an improvement from the $72.3 million lost during the same period in 2007.

Microsoft Denies Plans For Content Screening On Zune
Microsoft denied a report it plans to scan the contents of its Zune media player for pirated songs or videos.