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    Apple launches iBooks 2 digital textbooks

    Apple this morning showed off digital textbooks at its education event in New York. ...

    SOPA bill petition collects 7 million signatures, according to Google

    Google Inc. said today it collected more than 7 million signatures from the U.S. for its online...

    Dave Cutler moves to the Xbox: What he brings to the job

    Microsoft's Dave Cutler is a legend in Redmond. And now he's taking on a new position, focusing...

    Neo Geo Pocket Returns!

    Following its first failed attempt with Neo Geo Pocket, SNK is lending its name to a new portable...

    As I.P.O. Looms, Facebook Halts Clearing of Trades

    As Facebook readies for an initial public offering, lawyers are pressing the pause button on the...

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    PS3 hacker Geohot moves from Facebook to... 

    Published on 01-26-2012 04:01 PM
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    Just over six months ago, well-known hacker George Hotz, a.k.a. Geohot, joined the straight and narrow and got a day-job at Facebook.
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    Google now posting emergency alerts via Google Maps 

    Published on 01-25-2012 04:26 PM
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    People looking for information on a natural disaster or other emergency anywhere in the world can now stay abreast of the latest details courtesy of Google Maps.
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    Apple shares soar following historic earnings announcement 

    Published on 01-25-2012 04:23 PM
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    After seeing Apple post a hugely successful fiscal first quarter yesterday, investors are on a spending spree. ...
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    Netflix naysayers are many but subscription model looks sturdy 

    Published on 01-25-2012 01:03 PM
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    When the video-rental company reports earnings later today, Netflix's financial performance is expected to show sluggishness due to higher costs of streaming content and an international expansion. The company's increased dependency on streaming movies over the Internet is supposed to mean slimmer margins than when the business was focused on renting DVDs.

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    As I.P.O. Looms, Facebook Halts Clearing of Trades 

    Published on 01-25-2012 12:47 PM
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    As Facebook readies for an initial public offering, lawyers are pressing the pause button on the trading ...
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    Neo Geo Pocket Returns! 

    Published on 01-25-2012 12:30 PM
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    Following its first failed attempt with Neo Geo Pocket, SNK is lending its name to a new portable gaming device. ...
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    At $400 billion, Apple is worth more than Greece 

    Published on 01-19-2012 06:19 PM
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    Apple's value on the stock market briefly rose to $400 billion on Thursday, a record high for what was already the world's most valuable technology company. ...
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    SOPA bill petition collects 7 million signatures, according to Google 

    Published on 01-19-2012 05:19 PM
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    Google Inc. said today it collected more than 7 million signatures from the U.S. for its online petition to Congress during an Internet protest against anti- piracy legislation backed by Hollywood. ...
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    Anonymous strikes back after feds shut down piracy hub Megaupload 

    Published on 01-19-2012 03:35 PM
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    In one of the U.S. government's largest anti-piracy crackdowns ever, federal agents on Thursday arrested the leaders of and shut down Megaupload.com, a popular hub for illegal media downloads.

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    Dave Cutler moves to the Xbox: What he brings to the job 

    Published on 01-19-2012 02:44 PM
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    Microsoft's Dave Cutler is a legend in Redmond. And now he's taking on a new position, focusing efforts on improving the Xbox. ...
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    Nike unveils its FuelBand activity-tracking device 

    Published on 01-19-2012 02:22 PM
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    Nike today introduced its FuelBand wristband device, which is designed to measure a person's daily movement and drive the athletic gear company further into the technology world.

    The company unveiled its Nike FuelBand at a press conference today.
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    Feds shut down file-sharing website MegaUpload.com 

    Published on 01-19-2012 01:48 PM
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    McLEAN, Va. – Federal prosecutors have shut down one of the world's largest file-sharing sites, Megaupload.com, and charged its founder and others with violating piracy laws. ...
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    Kodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection 

    Published on 01-19-2012 12:57 PM
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    Struggling photography company Eastman Kodak announced this evening that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. ...
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    Apple launches iBooks 2 digital textbooks 

    Published on 01-19-2012 11:43 AM
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    Apple this morning showed off digital textbooks at its education event in New York.


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    Facebook seeks world champion hacker 

    Published on 01-11-2012 06:16 PM
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    Facebook's first Hacker Cup, held in March, drew 25 finalists from 10 countries.
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    Razer Debuts Windows 8-Based Gaming Tablet at CES 

    Published on 01-11-2012 06:08 PM
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    Intel Core i7-powered tablet to debut in 2012 for less than $1,000.

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    Gaming preview 2012: From PlayStation Vita to 'Halo 4' 

    Published on 01-11-2012 05:41 PM
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    Gaming in 2012 is going to be a very wild ride, with the introduction of two new consoles, a return to the "Halo" universe and the potential for even more entertainment choices.


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    Untethered iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak makes it into the wild 

    Published on 01-11-2012 05:05 PM
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    2. Apple
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    It's been a busy week in the realm of iPhonehackery. Earlier today there was the release ofan unofficial port of Siri for older iPhones, and now that's joined by an untethered jailbreak for users on Apple's iOS 5.0.1. ...
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    Facebook hands out White Hat debit cards to hackers 

    Published on 01-11-2012 11:32 AM
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    A few companies pay money to bug hunters. But Facebook is giving out something more unique than just a check. Some security researchers are getting a customized "White Hat Bug Bounty Program" Visa debit card.
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    Raspberry Pi $25 PC on course for January arrival 

    Published on 01-10-2012 03:44 PM
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    The $25 computer project known as Raspberry Pi is set to go on sale next month.
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    Early take on India's $35 tablet: 'Fairly impressive' 

    Published on 01-10-2012 03:32 PM
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    Remember that $35 tablet out of India we told you about last month?
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    Google+ surpasses 62 million users 

    Published on 01-10-2012 02:38 PM
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    3. Google
    4. Facebook
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    Google+ has captured more than 62 million users, at least according to one "unofficial" count. ...
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