Argentines become citizen-cops with smartphone app
A free smartphone application has encouraged more than 70,000 Argentines to become citizen-cops as they shop.
Software
Feb 7, 2014
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Ford talking to gov't about hybrids' fuel economy
Ford said Friday that it is talking to the government about the fuel economy of its hybrid cars after a report suggested they are falling short of targets.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 14, 2012
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Russia briefly bans YouTube 'by mistake'
Web-surfing Russians endured a brief scare Wednesday that the authorities had blocked YouTube after the video-sharing website appeared on a list of banned addresses, in what officials later called a "technical mistake".
Internet
Nov 21, 2012
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Russia suspends Monsanto corn imports
Russia has temporarily suspended importing genetically-modified corn made by the US biotech giant Monsanto after a controversial study linked it to cancer in rats.
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2012
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Google rolls out new privacy policy amid howls
Google rolled out a new privacy policy Thursday allowing the firm to track users across various services to develop targeted advertising, despite sharp criticism from US and European consumer advocacy groups.
Internet
Mar 1, 2012
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Consumer Reports: Best, worst new cars for fuel economy
Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assigns a fuel economy rating to all new vehicles, Consumer Reports magazine conducts its own independent testing. The magazine recently concluded testing on 2011 models ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 14, 2011
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FTC warns of explicit content in virtual worlds
The US consumer protection agency warned parents Thursday that children can easily bypass age requirements in virtual worlds and access violent or sexually explicit content.
Internet
Dec 10, 2009
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EnergyStar ratings systems may be in need of major updates
In a sea of energy-guzzling consumer products, the government's EnergyStar sticker is a beacon of light for many energy-conscious consumers. But that little blue square with a star on it might not be so bright after all, ...
Environment
Oct 5, 2009
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