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20 May 2013 Last updated at 19:41 ET

Tumblr 'will boost Yahoo revenue'

Yahoo says its $1.1bn (£723m) purchase of blogging platform Tumblr will boost its revenue as soon as 2014.

Ex-Nokia team makes rival smartphone

A smartphone created by former Nokia employees is unveiled ahead of its release later this year.

China 'state hackers renew attacks'

State-sponsored hackers are renewing their attacks on the US after a three-month hiatus, according to the New York Times.

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Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders'

Apple is accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by a Senate committee, who says the company avoided paying billions of dollars in US taxes.
Millions hit in Yahoo Japan hack

Up to 22 million login names may have been stolen during a hack attack on Yahoo Japan, the web firm warns.
US questions Google on Glass privacy

US politicians are seeking reassurances from Google that its smart spectacles will respect personal privacy.
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Pupils 'need early net porn warnings'
EA stops making games for Wii U
Jail sentences for Lulzsec hackers
Google Maps revamp set to aid ads
Nintendo to profit from user videos
EA drops online pass for used games
Nasa buys into 'quantum' computer
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