Google in talks with Belgian papers over links to articles
It is the second time in less than a month that Google has moved to resolve a high-profile dispute with a news provider.

Compromise reached on European roaming fees
The agreement, awaiting a critical vote Friday, would cap roaming charges at 45 euro cents per minute for outgoing, 20 cents for incoming and 29 cents for wholesale, excluding value-added taxes.

Microsoft moves into mobile phone advertising
By acquiring ScreenTonic of France, the world's largest software maker is hoping to gain a foothold in the rapidly growing business.

Cablevision deal far from a sure thing
A fourth, improved offer from the company's founding family was accepted by the board, but may still encounter a mixed reception from shareholders.

IBM to introduce zippier chips
A new manufacturing process allows for faster semiconductors that use less energy.

Putting the 'wow' into home movies
With high definition camcorders getting hard drives, making videos rises to new level.

U.S. notebook users discover ultraportables
Weighing in at less than three pounds, or 1.4 kilograms, these paper thin computers boast the same power and functionality as their bulkier cousins.

The End User: The wisdom of the crowd
In honor of May Day, the column's readers do the writer's work with their suggestions, comments and critiques.

Malaysian finds homes in Asia for old computers
As Asian-made computers stream into the United States, Mary Tiong has found a different way to reverse the flow, sending old computers back for reuse.

Wall Street Journal weighs life under Murdoch
The media baron is known to take a hands-on approach to his politically barbed and sometimes racy properties.
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