In perhaps the most significant protest yet, Google changed its homepage (not just in the U.S., but also in Russia) to a rainbow-themed sports illustration that links to the portion of the Olympic Charter, known as Principle 6, that declares the right of people to participate in sport without discrimination of any kind." Re/code > DOODLE THIS: Google changes homepage to protest Russia's anti-gay law, by Ina Fried: "Groups ranging from Google to human rights organizations are turning to digital media to protest a law that vastly curtails the free speech rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people throughout Russia. a sale of the chip division would involve an exit from one of the most technology-intensive parts of its business." Financial Times A value for the business could not be learnt. IBM is not wedded to the idea of selling and could also seek a partner with which to create a joint venture for its semiconductor operations. appointed Goldman Sachs to sound out possible buyers for the business. > BIG BLUE CHIPS: IBM eyes sale of semiconductor arm, by Ed Hammond and Richard Waters: "IBM is exploring a sale of its semiconductor business in what would be its most significant strategic move since it faced a financial crisis in the early 1990s. Not a TechBrief subscriber? Sign up for a free subscription.
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