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Technology Supreme Court says human genes cannot be patented Supreme Court says human genes cannot be patented
By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press Writer Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 8:43 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 13, 2013 at 2:11 PM PDT
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology industries.
Technology 3-D TV falls flat: ESPN to kill 3-D broadcasts 3-D TV falls flat: ESPN to kill 3-D broadcasts
By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writers Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 8:12 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 13, 2013 at 12:26 PM PDT
ESPN's announcement Wednesday that it will shut down its 3-D channel by the end of the year is the latest sign the format won't revolutionize entertainment as the industry once hoped.
Technology Forecast sees big payoff for Google's mobile ads Forecast sees big payoff for Google's mobile ads
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE,AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 8:31 AM PDT
Google will sell more mobile advertising than the rest of its rivals combined for the second straight year, according to a new forecast that highlights the expansion of the Internet search leader's moneymaking prowess from personal computers to smartphones and tablets.
Technology Prosecutors push for anti-phone theft moves Prosecutors push for anti-phone theft moves
By Associated Press Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 8:34 AM PDT
The top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York planned Thursday to announce the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to thwart a surge in smartphone thefts.
Technology Myspace makeover takes site back to the future Myspace makeover takes site back to the future
By CHRIS TALBOTT, AP Music Writer Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 10:16 AM PDT
Tim and Chris Vanderhook think Myspace had it right - at one point. And they believe they've revived and improved that formula for success as the revamped first titan of social media debuts its latest incarnation.
Technology A long awaited 'Final Fantasy' returns at E3 A long awaited 'Final Fantasy' returns at E3
By DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 9:28 AM PDT
Square Enix revealed Monday during Sony's presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo that "Final Fantasy XV" would finally see the light of day.
Technology Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new 'Mario' Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new 'Mario'
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM PDT
Instead of a typical flashy presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Japanese gaming giant opted to showcase several games for its Wii U system during a brief Tuesday presentation at its booth on the show floor of the gaming industry's annual trade show.
Technology Executives admit that TV isn't everywhere yet Executives admit that TV isn't everywhere yet
By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM PDT
TV was supposed to be everywhere by now - watchable anytime, anywhere, on your smartphone or tablet. But four years into the industry's effort, network executives readily admit: TV isn't everywhere.
Technology Comcast's new X2 platform saves TV shows online Comcast's new X2 platform saves TV shows online
By RYAN NAKASHIMA, AP Business Writer Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 8:59 AM PDT
Worried about filling up your DVR? The nation's largest cable TV provider, Comcast Corp., is unveiling a new, compact set-top box that does away with the hard drive and saves your TV shows online.