2008-04-04 Science and Technology News at Softsland.com

1) Germany Slashes IPhone Price 75 Percent
Germany's T-Mobile said Friday it will slash 75 percent from the price of Apple's iPhone for a limited time.
Date: 2008-04-04 13:00:05

2) IBM Government Ban Lifted By EPA
The government has lifted a short-lived ban on IBM after the technology company told the EPA employees workers may have broken federal contracting rules.
Date: 2008-04-04 11:58:07

3) Microsoft Gives XP A Two-Year Reprieve
Microsoft will extend the lifespan of Windows XP until 2010. The software giant had earlier said it would end sales of the operating system in June.
Date: 2008-04-04 11:13:23

4) Motorola Cuts Another 2,600 Jobs
Cell phone maker Motorola said Thursday it will cut 2,600 jobs. This action shrinks the No. 2 handset manufacturer's job rolls by more than 10 percent.
Date: 2008-04-04 08:46:52

5) Microsoft, Yahoo Still Talking About Takeover Offer
Senior Microsoft and Yahoo leaders this week met for a second time, but failed to resolve their differences, a report said Friday.
Date: 2008-04-04 08:36:36

6) iTunes Tops Walmart As No. 1 Music Retailer
Apple's iTunes assumed the number one slot that Wal-Mart had occupied as the leading music retailer.
Date: 2008-04-04 07:39:34

7) Internet Scams Increase Losses And Fraudulent Activity
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received 206,884 reports about online scams in 2007, amounting to around $240 million in losses. Pet scams, non-delivery of purchases and online dating topped complaints.
Date: 2008-04-04 07:35:41

8) Microsoft Again Dismisses New Blu-Ray Rumors
Technology company Microsoft has again quelled rumors of an up-and-coming Xbox 360 running on Blu-ray technology.
Date: 2008-04-04 07:05:33

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