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Chinese Agencies Struggle Over How to Handle Video Game

Two government agencies are facing off over the right to regulate the popular online game World of Warcraft.

Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:22 AM at NYT > Technology by By MICHAEL WINES

Virtual Goods Start Bringing Real Paydays

It is quickly becoming commonplace for people to spend a few dollars to get ahead in an online game or to give a friend a gift on a social network.

Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:10 AM at NYT > Technology by By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER and BRAD STONE

Activision Posts Profit and Reaffirms Outlook

Lower costs and a good response for games such as Guitar Hero 5 and World of Warcraft helped the company in the third quarter.

Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:26 AM at NYT > Technology by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Research in Motion Plans Big Share Buyback

Stock in the company, creator of the BlackBerry smartphone, has lost about a third of its value since September.

Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:26 AM at NYT > Technology by By IAN AUSTEN

Founders Win a Piece of Skype From eBay

The founders of Skype will drop their lawsuits against the company and a consortium of buyers who bid to purchase Skype. In exchange, the founders will get a 14 percent share in the new Skype.

Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:08 AM at NYT > Technology by By BRAD STONE

Lessons From the War Over Skype

The legal skirmish over eBay's sale of Skype has been resolved. What has it taught us?

Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 6:06 PM at NYT > Technology by By Brad Stone

Adding a 'SixthSense' to Your Cellphone

A camera-based device developed by an M.I.T. researcher turns walls into computer interfaces and allows users to issue commands through gestures. The technology is aimed at cellphone users.

Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 3:36 PM at NYT > Technology by By Vikas Bajaj

Does Technology Reduce Social Isolation?

Americans are more isolated than ever, but don't blame the technology, says a new Pew study. It suggests that the Internet and cellphones actually expand our social networks.