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Google Maps tracking traffic flow

Google on Tuesday invited US motorists to share their progress — or lack thereof — with other drivers through the Internet giant’s online mapping service linked to smart phones.

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YouTube to share money with video makers

NEW YORK - YouTube, the world’s most popular video sharing site, said on Tuesday it will start sharing advertising cash with users who upload the most popular clips of everything from skateboarding dogs to dancing babies.

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Yahoo to launch Arabic portal

DUBAI - US internet powerhouse Yahoo said on Tuesday it is acquiring Maktoob.com, one of the Arab world’s largest online portals, in a bid to tap into the Arab region, making Yahoo available in Arabic.

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Will antitrust probe keep Microsoft, Yahoo apart?

Yahoo Inc. and Microsoft Corp. hope that by joining forces, they can tilt the balance of power in Internet search away from Google Inc. First, however, Yahoo and Microsoft have to convince regulators that their plan won't hurt online advertisers and consumers.

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