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Apple: Samsung's Galaxy S4 infringes on 5 patents

Apple wants to add the Galaxy S4 to a U.S. lawsuit that was filed in February 2012

New Intel CEO creates 'New Devices' division focused on 'cool technology'

Brian Krzanich shakes things up at an organizational level a mere five days after taking the reins as the new CEO of Intel

Apple to build Macs in low-tax Texas

CEO Tim Cook reveals location of $100M investment for 'Made in the U.S.A.' Macs

Apple defends offshore decisions that result in low taxes

The company pays every tax dollar it owes, Tim Cook tells senators during a hearing

Senate report: Apple claims subsidiaries to avoid paying billions in taxes each year

Apple's 'complex web' of offshore entities are set up in countries with no taxing jurisdiction, the report says

Why Google is freaking out Amazon

With the release of Google Compute Engine, Google is becoming a real threat to Amazon Web Services

11 profiles in bad leadership

Recognizing your managerial shortfalls, then addressing those areas can mean the difference between being a boss and being a leader

Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo are secret backers behind European Privacy Association

The privacy organization has hidden its ties to corporate backers

Thousands of Tumblr users migrate to WordPress in wake of Yahoo acquisition

Yahoo pledges not to 'screw up' Tumblr and says it will remain an independent business

Update: Yahoo to acquire Tumblr for about $1.1 billion

Rumors that Yahoo might be in talks to acquire the blogging site began emerging last week

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TECH'S BOTTOM LINE

New privacy low: Retailers sniffing cellphone Wi-Fi signals at the mall

Blog by Bill Snyder

Indoor location technologies are allowing retailers to track shoppers' every move inside their stores