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Original copy of ‘Schindler’s List’ up for sale on ebay
An original copy of the list of Jews Oskar Schindler saved from the Holocaust is up for sale on eBay, with the starting bid set at $3-million.
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Technology has helped us transform our world for the better and has also allowed us to connect effortlessly over distances.
EBay, PayPal sue Google over mobile wallet
Within hours of the unveiling of "Google Wallet" on Thursday, eBay and PayPal filed a lawsuit charging that Google tapped into trade secrets.
Skype’s owners set to make $5-billion
Skype's owners, led by private equity firm Silver Lake, are set to earn more than three times their investment on the sale of Skype to Microsoft.
Microsoft reportedly mulling Skype buy
US software giant Microsoft is near to clinching a deal to buy internet telephony pioneer Skype for $7-billion to $8-billion, media reports say.
eBay bids $1,96-billion for GSI to take on Amazon
Auction site eBay moved to bolster its ability to take on number one web retailer Amazon.com with a $1,96-billion takeover bid for GSI Commerce.
Skype trade secrets were stolen to help eBay sale, founders claim
The founders of Skype have alleged its trade secrets were stolen to help facilitate its sale by eBay, in a move which could scupper the $2bn deal.
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