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Nov. 18, 2010 at 2:56 p.m.
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Filed under: Computers, Software, Technology, Telecommunications

MySpace to let users log directly into Facebook

By Associated Press

In a sign of the companies’ divergent fortunes, MySpace says it will let its users log in to their Facebook accounts through their MySpace page. Get the full story »

Sep. 16, 2010 at 9:54 a.m.
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Filed under: Cell phones, Consumer electronics, M&A, Software, Technology

Motorola scoops up location-based software firm

By Wailin Wong

Motorola Inc. said Thursday it has acquired a company that develops location-based software for smartphone devices.

Terms of the deal with Aloqa GmbH, which has offices in Munich, Germany and Palo Alto, Calif., were not disclosed. Aloqa makes a mobile phone application that delivers content to a device based on where its owner is located. A person might receive discounts on local businesses or information about nearby events, Motorola said. Get the full story »

Aug. 30, 2010 at 3:17 p.m.
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Filed under: Internet, Technology

MySpace users can now sync posts to Facebook

By Associated Press

MySpace, which recently revamped itself to look more like Facebook, is now allowing users to sync their posts to Facebook, too. That means people on Facebook can see their friends’ MySpace items without leaving Facebook. Get the full story »

Aug. 11, 2010 at 5:33 p.m.
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Filed under: Design, Internet

MySpace to revamp site in aim to simplify

By Associated Press

The once-dominant social network MySpace is revamping its home page. It’s looking a little more like its more popular and populous rival, Facebook, even as it attempts to set itself apart.

In simplifying its user home page, MySpace is making users’ stream wider and more prominent. The stream is the constantly updated flow of status updates and shared content, much like the news feed that is front and center in Facebook. Get the full story »