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New Droid X ad laughs at Apple's bumpers

5 hours 23 min ago
A new ad by Motorola's Droid X suggests the main difference between it and the iPhone is that it doesn't need a jacket.
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AMD tops Nvidia in graphics chip shipments

6 hours 22 min ago
AMD passed Nvidia in graphics chip shipments in the second quarter, according to a marketing research firm.
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Building an iconic bridge (photos)

6 hours 35 min ago
Workers erect the first section of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge's Self-Anchored Suspension Span (SAS), one piece weighing 2.3 million pounds.
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Expert: Critical system flaws a 'ticking time bomb'

8 hours 57 min ago
Combining legacy SCADA systems that have their own weaknesses with Internet technologies is a dangerous mix for protecting systems that provide energy, water and other basic needs, Black Hat presenter says.
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Black Hat shines light on security (roundup)

11 hours 1 min ago
Las Vegas is the setting this week for two of the most popular annual security events. First comes Black Hat for the professional crowd, followed by the more antic Defcon gathering.
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Security researcher demonstrates ATM hacking

11 hours 39 min ago
IOActive's Barnaby Jack reveals at Black Hat how he found ways to remotely log into ATMs without a password and force them to spit out cash.
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Amazon unveils new generation of Kindles

11 hours 39 min ago
The online retailer will ship a smaller, lighter $189 Kindle with new features on August 27. A Wi-Fi-only version will cost only $139.
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Nvidia warns of second-quarter revenue shortfall

12 hours 30 min ago
Graphics chip supplier pares back revenue predictions, blaming increased memory costs and economic weakness in Europe and China.
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GameStop: Game discs are here to stay

12 hours 48 min ago
Not everyone might agree, but GameStop believes physical game discs will hang around for the long haul.
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CNET to the Rescue: No matter where you go, here we are

13 hours 20 min ago
Rafe and Josh discuss the best mobile apps for finding stuff to do and things to eat near you. Also, your questions answered, including our tips for painting your laptop BMW red.
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Apple to investigate iOS 4 problems on iPhone 3G

13 hours 28 min ago
Some owners of the older model iPhone who upgraded to the most recent system software have complained of slowness and quickly drained batteries.
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Microsoft's 'Street Slide' takes aim at StreetView

14 hours 26 min ago
A new mapping technology from Microsoft's Research team takes the idea of a panoramic street view and stitches it together into one long stream of map tiles.
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Time Inc.'s iPad problem is trouble for magazine publishers

14 hours 48 min ago
Time Inc. executives "have been going nuts" trying to figure out how to get Apple to approve a subscription plan for digital editions of its magazines, sources say.
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BlackBerry revamp to take on iPhone?

15 hours 4 min ago
A press conference set for Tuesday has bloggers and analysts buzzing about a potential new touch-screen phone to rival iPhone and Android smartphones.
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Google licensing changes could cap Android piracy

15 hours 12 min ago
Google releases new mechanism for ensuring Android app developers get paid for premium content. The solution to curtail app theft? It's all in the cloud.
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DHS tries to defuse privacy criticism, asks for help

15 hours 20 min ago
At Black Hat, Homeland Security's second in command receives mixed response when trying to downplay privacy concerns, asks attendees for help.
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Facebook launches Questions product in beta

15 hours 43 min ago
After a sneak peek hit the Web this spring, Facebook has launched the product that may put it even more head-to-head with Twitter and even Google.
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Ecotality unveils consumer EV charging stations

16 hours 9 min ago
The Blink line of charging stations for commercial services and home use will have cellular-network capability, as well as LAN, Wi-Fi, and ZigBee.
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'Check-in' craze moves beyond location

16 hours 43 min ago
GetGlue, an iPhone app and Web site that lets you tell your friends what you're reading or watching and also promises on-target recommendations, has a new deal with HBO.
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How much does cost matter in first wave of EVs?

17 hours 37 min ago
Chevy Volt's $41,000 price tag caused some sticker shock, but the first buyers appear willing to pay. Will it lead to the mainstreaming of electric vehicles?
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