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Twitter blocked in Egypt after political unrest

Protesters in the country are demanding the removal of President Hosni Mubarak

Obama talks about innovation, IT investments in speech

The U.S. president also calls for more efforts to improve the country's education system

Google buys SayNow social voice platform

SayNow offers applications that integrate voice with social media

Google CEO Shakeup: Advantage Microsoft in Apps War?

FCC sets LTE as standard for public safety network

The agency also asks for public comments about how to build a nationwide network

Intel taps Will.i.am for creative director job

The Black Eyed Peas singer gets a creative innovation post at Intel

State of the Union address goes Web 2.0

White House uses Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to communicate with public

Verizon confirms $30 unlimited data plan for iPhone

'Jump on it,' recommends analyst. 'It won't last.'

NYC installs virtual suggestion box

New York City tries out Spigit online forum software to solicit worker feedback

App developers double down on Android tablets, says survey

Bet that prices will fall, creating mass market for their wares