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Sony to Launch Music Streaming Service, Compete with iTunes

Sony is launching a new cloud-based music and video streaming service that will work on Internet-connected Bravia televisions, Blu-ray disc players, PlayStation 3's and Vaio computers, in an attempt to challenge Apple's dominance in the digital entertainment space.

India Widens Security Crackdown, Implicates Google, Skype

India has asked all companies that provide encrypted communications to install servers within the country, as the government widened its security crackdown to companies including Google, Nokia and Skype.

Google Cleared of Wrongdoing in New Zealand

New Zealand officials today cleared Google of any criminal charges, after the Internet search giant mistakenly collected personal data from wireless networks for its "Street View" mapping service.

Nokia to Shut Down Ovi File-Sharing Service

Nokia today announced that it will discontinue Ovi, its popular mobile file-sharing service, which allows customers to remotely access and transfer files from their computer via mobile phone.

Apple to Release iOS 4.1 with Game Center

Apple is releasing a software update for the iPhone next week, adding the ability to play games with friends online and upload high-definition videos to YouTube through Wi-Fi.

Apple Revamps iPod Products

Apple today showed off an updated line of iPod products, adding a touch screen display to the smaller, button-free iPod Nano, which starts at $150, but also removing its camera.

Apple Adds Social Networking to iTunes

Apple today unveiled a new version of its iTunes software that includes "Ping," a social networking feature similar to services from Facebook and Twitter.

Apple Re-Introduces Apple TV

Apple today unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device, which connects to high-definition televisions to show rented movies and TV programming, escalating the battle with rival Google for control of the digital living room.

Apple Spent $330,000 on Government Lobbying

Apple spent $330,000 in federal lobbying in the second quarter, focusing its efforts on technology spending in education and other issues.

iPhone App Replaces Stethoscope

Millions of doctors around the world have signed up for a free iPhone app that monitors heartbeats through sensors in the device.