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European civil rights groups join forces to defend net neutrality

The matter is urgent because the current draft regulation is on a tight timeline, the groups said

Google boosts patents in 2013 but IBM still dominates

Google stays ahead of Apple in patent awards

A New Jersey ‘traffic study’ wouldn’t need lane closings

Software today is capable of simulating the impact of road changes on traffic flows, without messing up commutes

Motorola Moto X comes to Europe without customization, for now

The smartphone will ship in France, the U.K. and Germany

Japan to tax sales of content downloaded from abroad

Domestic retailers will no longer be at a disadvantage from fiscal year 2015 for e-books and other online content.

New SDK from Coinbase and BitMonet enables Bitcoin-friendly Android apps

A new SDK lets Android developers easily accept Bitcoin payments in their apps

Why Google paid $3.2 billion for thermostat startup Nest

The deal gives Google a stronger footing in the emerging world of the connected home

Justices let stand appeals court decision on border searches of laptops

Decision means federal agents will need reasonable cause to search electronic devices at U.S. borders

Are Silicon Valley Techies Killing San Francisco?

How Microsoft should roll out the new CEO

Don't plan an instant news conference, expert advises; too much chance for a flub without lots of practice