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Nokia Slapped with $400 Million Tax Bill in India: Big Phone Bill for Company
Indian tax authorities have asked Nokia to cough up $400 million as sales tax, alleging phones meant for export were sold within the country.
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Toyota to Pay $1.2 Billion to Settle Criminal Probe with Justice Department
Toyota Motor Corp. will pay $1.2 billion in a settlement with the U.S. government, who filed a criminal charge claiming the company defrauded customers by issuing false statements about safety issues in Toyota and Lexus vehicles. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the deal on Wednesday.
White House to Work with Google, Esri and Others to Track Climate Change with New Website
The White House announced on Wednesday that it will release different climate data tools for the Climate Data Initiative with the help of technology from Google, Microsoft, Intel, and Esri. The Obama Administration said in a blog post that the tools will be used for the “Climate Action Plan”.
Google Encrypts Gmail to Heighten Internet Security
Google has enhanced Gmail's security by making HTTPS connections mandatory every time users use their mail.
Apple's First Reseller, FirstTech, to Close for Good After Stiff Competition
FirstTech, Apple's first reseller, announced its closure in the face of aggressive competition.
Augmented Reality Google Glass: Layar App Enriches Images and Information
Layar's augmented reality app is available for download to Google Glass. Images on Google Glass became clearer than before Tuesday when Layar launched an augmented reality app.
Valve's 'Free To Play' Documentary Available Online (VIDEO)
Valve's "Free to Play" Documentary is available in full-length online for free. The efforts of three Valve game enthusiasts to win a portion of the one million prize during Valve's inaugural Dota 2 tournament, known as the International was made into a documentary film.
Planet Labs to Launch Largest Constellation of Satellites in History with Rockets
Planet Labs Inc. announced on Monday that it will be launching over 100 satellites over the next twelve months. The launch will result in the largest constellation of satellites in history, with the new launches adding to the 28 satellites that were released in January.
AT&T Samsung Gear Smart Watches Release: Pre-Oders Begin Friday
Samsung Gear smart watches are available for pre-order beginning Friday. Consumers can pre-order the Samsung Gear 2, Samsung Gear 2 Neo, and Samsung Gear Fit online or at AT&T retail locations when the mobile carrier initiates their availability Friday.
Microsoft Mole Faces Charges for Leaking Windows 8 Trade Secrets
Frustrated over poor performance reviews he received, a Microsoft employee leaked trade secrets and was caught during investigations.
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