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Jan 29 2009 8:31am EDT

First Bytes: YouTube, Sony, Blackberry, Yahoo

Get ready for more legitimate talent on YouTube. It's reportedly close to signing a deal with the William Morris Agency. [New York Times]

More pain for Sony. Net profit down 95 percent. [WSJ.com]

By one estimate, the Blackberry Storm costs $4 more to build than its purchase price. How's that for a business model? [Engadget]

Contrary to popular belief, Yahoo's share of search in the U.S. isn't declining. [Silicon Alley Insider]


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