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Twitter says it’s planning a stock market launch

Twitter has announced - in a Tweet, naturally - that it’s submitted paperwork to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).

It’s described the submission as ‘confidential’ because it’s a relatively small business and therefore didn’t need to reveal any information under US law at the moment.

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Dr Ray Dolby of Dolby Laboratories has died

Dolby Laboratories has announced that company founder Dr Ray Dolby OBE died yesterday at the age of 80.

Dr Dolby, who is best known for his pioneering work with the noise reduction and surround sound systems that bear his name, founded Dolby Laboratories in 1965.

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EC's Neelie Kroes says ‘we must act now’ to change European telecoms rules

Mark Bridge writes:

Following Wednesday’s ‘State of the Union’ speech by EC President Jose Manuel Barroso, EC Vice-President Neelie Kroes has emphasised the urgency of changing the way telecoms companies operate across Europe.

Ms Kroes wants to cut red tape, end roaming charges, reduce call costs and introduce ‘net neutrality’ across Europe.

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First Great Western launches mobile rail ticket app with Masabi

Mobile transport ticketing specialist Masabi has developed an all-in-one ticket app for rail operator First Great Western.

Customers can download the mobile application to a compatible smartphone or tablet and buy tickets for use with any UK train operator.

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MEF creates privacy tool to help mobile developers

Mobile content and commerce community MEF has launched a free online tool to help developers follow best practice when dealing with personal information from consumers.

It’s called AppPrivacy and will generate a customised privacy policy after a developer has answered some basic questions about their mobile app.

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