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Packaging Is All the Rage, and Not in a Good Way
Amazon is trying to get manufacturers to make packages easier to open, hoping to reduce consumer “wrap rage.?


H.P. Sues Its Ex-Chief in New Job
The lawsuit comes a day after the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive was hired by Oracle, the database software maker.


Your Very Own $400,000 Robot
Willow Garage, a California-based technology company, announced that its PR2 robot would go on sale to businesses and the general public.


Google Speeds Queries With ‘Instant? Results
Google is introducing a feature called "Google Instant," which will display search results as people type their queries.


Second Thoughts on Online Education
The drive to online education threatens to widen the achievement gap between the best students and others, a new study says.


Pay Full Price for a Meal? That's So Yesterday
VillageVines, a daily deal site for restaurants in New York, is expanding to other cities.


Indian Court Rules Against Vodafone in Tax Case
The ruling, in a case stemming from Vodafone’s acquisition of a controlling stake in an Indian cellphone company, could deal a blow to foreign investors in India.


Vodafone to Sell Its Stake in China Mobile for $6.6 Billion
About 70 percent of the proceeds of the $6.6 billion sale will be returned to shareholders through a stock repurchase


Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire
Despite soaring profits, high-tech companies have been slow to hire — a sign of just how difficult it will be to address persistently high joblessness.


Advertising: Marketing Fanciful Items in the Lands of Make Believe
Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands.


9 Years After 9/11, Public Safety Radio Not Ready
Despite a $7 billion effort, experts say a nationwide public safety radio system may never become a reality.


Frequent Flier: With Wi-Fi Aboard, Be Careful What You Click
Adam Sheffer, a partner at an art gallery in Manhattan, has his share of embarrassing travel tales.


Itineraries: Hotel Chains Try Training With Improv and iPods
Chains are hiring improv comedy trainers and life coaches, or are conducting training sessions with iPods and other devices, to better cater to guests.


Practical Traveler: Are Scanners Worth the Risk?
Some passengers and experts are concerned about radiation, and about what happens if they refuse a scan.


State of the Art: Your Own Hot Spot, and Cheap
Virgin Mobile’s MiFi is nearly like the ones offered by Sprint and Verizon but with three exceptions: an unlimited data plan, no contract and a $40-a-month service fee.



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