Zynga Shares Soar 11 Percent as New Jersey Moves Closer to Online Gambling

That’s the biggest spike the stock has seen in ages.
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Some Tips for Staying in Touch During Hurricane Sandy

That old landline phone you refused to get rid of may come in handy right about now.
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HP Lawyers Have One Less Lawsuit to Worry About

Paying ex-CEO Mark Hurd a big severance package was better for the company than paying him nothing, a judge says.
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Amazon Seeks Greater Fulfillment by Adding Distribution Centers

Amazon is expanding its warehouse capacity at an insanely aggressive pace, having already announced five new distribution centers so far this year, including two since yesterday.
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Judge: HP Can Re-Investigate Hurd Departure

A shareholder lawsuit seeking to get Hurd’s severance money back is on hold until the latest probe is complete.

Intel Will Pay Nvidia $1.5 Billion to "Maintain Patent Peace"

A cross-licensing agreement brings to an end what could have been an ugly and expensive trial.

Could a Settlement Between Intel and Nvidia Happen Today?

Could their dispute over a 2004 agreement end today? [UPDATE: Yes, they settled, in a new $1.5 billion licensing deal.]

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Election 2010: The View From YouTube

Google rolled out some fun facts on last month’s election-related YouTube video views today, with the rankings reflecting viral popularity as much as political viability. For what it’s worth, all 10 of the most viewed News and Politics videos were from Republican campaigns or supporters, and the predominant theme was anger–from the ominously orchestrated “America Rising” to the royally ticked-off, gun-toting, horse-riding candidate for Alabama Ag Commissioner, Dale Peterson. The most popular of the 450 official candidate channels on YouTube was that of Delaware Senate contestant Christine O’Donnell, fueled by her “I’m not a witch…I’m you” video.

DOJ, Tech Companies Settle Hiring Probe

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement with six major Silicon Valley companies over their employee recruiting practices. The companies named in the settlement: Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe, Intuit and Pixar.

Apple Expands HTC Lawsuit

Fox Slaps Back (Legally) at Redbox

Jobs Back on the Job, Says Apple