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White space backers see new devices in a year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Opening unused U.S. television channels to wireless devices, an idea endorsed by communications regulators this week, could spark development of faster devices with features such as high-definition video within a year, backers said on Thursday.
Microsoft says Yahoo ad deal still makes sense
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said a Web search advertising deal with Yahoo Inc makes economic sense and may still be possible, though the two sides are not in any discussions.
Doctors warn of rash from mobile phone use
LONDON (Reuters) - Doctors baffled by an unexplained rash on people's ears or cheeks should be on alert for a skin allergy caused by too much mobile phone use, the British Association of Dermatologists said on Thursday.
Playboy shedding DVDs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Playboy Enterprises Inc, which publishes the world's most widely read adult entertainment magazine, will take a number of steps to save $12 million a year, including closing its DVD business, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.
Obama buys first video game campaign ads
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Barack Obama, flush with cash and ramping up his advertising in the final weeks before the November 4 election, is making U.S. political history by placing the first presidential campaign ads in online video games.