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GM to Idle Volt Hybrid Production

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General Motors Co. will idle production of its Chevrolet Volt battery-powered car for five weeks beginning this month because of slow sales amid an effort … Continue reading

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Customers Howl Over AT&T Data-Use Curbs

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Wireless carriers are getting increasingly forceful in their efforts to pitch mobile bandwidth as a scarce, valuable commodity—setting up a battle with consumer groups that … Continue reading

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Reddit Dragged Screaming Into Twenty-First Century

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Reddit finally moved into the modern age on Sunday night, banning certain forums where sexualized content of minors ran rampant. It’s about time. Reddit notified … Continue reading

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How Apple cuts costs in building its gadgets

Apple Made in China

On the backs of iPods, iPhones and iPads, and on the bottom of Mac laptops, an inscription reads: “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in … Continue reading

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Zuckerberg’s 2012 personal income tax bill: $1.5 billion

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If all goes according to plan, Facebook founder, chairman, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s share of the profit in his company’s upcoming initial public offering will … Continue reading

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